In pictures: Santa and Lord Mayor visit the Blossom Children’s and Young People’s Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital

Young patients and staff at the Blossom Children’s and Young People’s Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital were visited by two special guests on Christmas Eve.

By Valerie Martin

Published 28th Dec 2023, 11:48 BST

Updated 29th Dec 2023, 12:47 BST

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, and Santa Claus called at the hospital with seasonal good wishes.

1. Christmas visitors

Pictured during the Lord Mayor's visit to Craigavon Area Hospital are from left, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, Nigel Gibson, Santa and Elianna Gibson (3). Photo: Tony Hendron

2. Christmas visitors

Portadown lady, Ethel Gillespie poses happily with Santa and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley during the Mayor's visit to Craigavon Area Hospital. Photo: Tony Hendron

3. Christmas visitors

All smiles on Christmas Eve at the Blossom Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital are from left, Stuart Walker and son Freddie (4), Santa and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley. Photo: Tony Hendron

4. Christmas visitors

Pictured at Blossom Unit during the annual mayoral visit are from left, Councillor Peter Haire; Saoirse Fay, physiotherapist; Santa, Rebecca Mitchel, physiotherapist and Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley . Photo: Tony Hendron