Mathison Welcomes “Friday Folk” Group to Parliament Buildings
Strangford MLA Nick Mathison has welcomed members of the “Friday Folk” group to Parliament Buildings, highlighting the important role the weekly gathering plays in providing social connection and support for retired women in the Crossgar area.
The group, which meets regularly to stay connected and organise visits to places of interest, enjoyed a tour of Parliament Buildings and took the opportunity to raise issues of concern with their local MLA during the visit.
They were accompanied on the visit by Rowallane Alliance Cllr David Lee-Surginor who has been a long-standing supporter of the group.
Speaking afterwards, Nick Mathison MLA said: “I was delighted to welcome the Friday Folk group to Parliament Buildings and to spend time with such an engaged and friendly group of women.
“It’s clear how valuable this weekly get-together is in bringing people together and providing a strong sense of connection.
“The group certainly came well prepared with thoughtful questions, which made for a really worthwhile and engaging discussion. I hope they enjoyed their visit, and I look forward to keeping in touch.”
Councillor David Lee-Surginor added: “It was a pleasure to accompany the Friday Folk group on their visit.
“Groups like this make a real difference in helping people stay connected and active, and it was great to see everyone enjoying the tour and the opportunity to engage directly with the Assembly.
“Their enthusiasm and interest made it a very worthwhile visit.”
Mr Mathison added that initiatives like Friday Folk play an important role in supporting well-being and helping people stay active and connected within their local community.
