Brighter Whitehead Gallery
In July 2010 Whitehead Young People from Genesis Drop-in Centre
make a big difference to Whitehead Town Centre
Josh from Genesis Drop-in Centre
Chris from Genesis Drop-in Centre
Lynz from Genesis Drop-in Centre
Nichole from Genesis Drop-in Centre
Launch of Ulster in Bloom at Castle Espie in Comber on 17 June 2010: L-R Gregg Buchanan, Greenisland Environment and Heritage Group, Hannah Moore, Translink NI Railways – Carrick, John McCauley, Brighter Whitehead, Sandra Buchanan, Greenisland Environment and Heritage Group, Bill Pollock, Brighter Whitehead, Margaret Chambers, Brighter Whitehead, Cllr John Mathews, President, NILGA, Veronica Palmer, Chairman, Translink, Alistair McGowan, NITB Board member, Alderman May Beattie, Carrickfergus Borough Council, Frank Moore, Translink NI Railways Route Manager – Carrick, Stephen Daye, Carrickfergus Borough Council, Carolyn Stewart, Translink NI Railways.
On 26th Novermber 2009, Alderman May Beatiie opened the Bobby Stocker Memorial Garden. The opening was attended by members of Bobby's family and friends. After the opening those attending had a supper at Whitehead Community Centre.
Pictured at 2009 Translink Ulster in Bloom Awards are (Front Row Left to Right) Stephen Daye, John McAuley, Moria Rodgers, Councillor Helen Quigley, NILGA, Margaret Chambers, Translink Chairman Veronica Palmer and Clive Gordon Northern Ireland Tourist Board. (Back Row Left to Right- Rodger Esdale, Alan Cardwell, Chief Executive Carrickfergus Borough Council, David Blaney Translink, Tom McMaster, Bill Pollock, Brighter Whitehead.
McMaster Home Farm Meats in Whitehead won a special award for an outstanding presentation and contribution to Translink Ulster in Bloom.
Whitehead Primary School pupils Jack Glanville and Hanna Powers from Whitehead Primary School with Translink Biodiversity Officer Rose Cremin who took part in a beach clean along the local shoreline organized as part of Translink’s Biodiversity Project in partnership with the Ulster Wildlife Trust.
To celebrate the Silver Gilt success of Whitehead in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition,
Carrickfergus Borough Council hosted a Civic Reception at Whitehead Golf Club
on 13 March 2009 for representatives of the Whitehead community.
As part of Tree Week Brighter Whitehead planted trees at
Whitehead Recreation Grounds on Friday 28th November 2008.
Whitehead Success at Britain in Bloom Awards (24th September 2008)
2008 Winners of Ulster in Bloom Announced at Narrow Water Castle on 11th September 2008.
Opening of the ‘One World Garden’ on Friday 5th September 2008
2008 Britain in Bloom judging in Whitehead (13 August 2008)
View of Whitehead from Beach Road Nature Reserve and Wildflower Meadow.
Green waste composting from Whitehead helps Council Allotments holders.
Beach clean-up organised by the Whitehead Carbon Club on the Blackhead Path 6 June 2008
On Thursday 5th June staff from AES help out Whitehead Primary School to build their new wildlife garden.
To celebrate the success of Whitehead in the RHS Britain in Bloom competition, Carrickfergus Borough Council hosted a civic reception at Whitehead Golf Club on 15 February 2008 for representatives of the Whitehead community.
Have we got something good for you! Scott Hayes and Darcie Lowry provide nutty nibbles for local birdlife - just in time for Spring Watch!
A photo of Whitehead Recreation Grounds was chosen as regional winner of the nationwide ‘Postcards from the Park’ photo competition which was set up to celebrate lottery investment in parks. The winning photographer and lwhitehead resident, Alex Kane, received the news in person from Joanna Lumley at the exhibition launch at Mile End Park Arts Pavilion in London.