Stepping Stones NI recently held its annual Christmas party, bringing together our participants and staff for a festive celebration filled with joy and laughter.

The event was made extra special by the attendance of our honoured guests, Alderman Amanda Grehan, Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, and Santa Claus himself, who took time to join in the celebrations and spread some Christmas cheer.

Our annual Christmas party is a much‑loved opportunity to reflect on the year gone by, celebrate achievements, and enjoy time together. For our trainees, it is a chance to celebrate their hard work, build friendships, and feel part of a wider community that values and supports them.

We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Grehan for taking the time to attend and show her continued support for the work we do across the community.

The festive visit from Santa brought plenty of smiles and added a magical touch to the day!

From everyone at Stepping Stones NI, we would like to wish all our trainees, their families, and partners a very happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to building on this year’s achievements and continuing to support people to develop skills, confidence, and brighter futures in the year ahead.