The Clandeboye Lodge Hotel rolled out its red carpet to welcome almost 50 service users, supported by the South Eastern Health Trust’s North Down, Ards and Bangor Supported Living Team for its gala Masquerade Ball.
Regulated Services Manager Diana McIntyre Patel explained how the Ball was “nine months in the making” and how it was a memorable, magical night for all service users and staff. “It was fantastic to see our service users and staff in all their formal finery,” said Diane. “We were delighted that our Learning Disabilities Rock Band, The High and Dead, kicked off the night and got everyone on the dance floor.”
Diana described how lasting memories were made during the occasion as staff personalised the tables in the ballroom and those attending got to take home keepsake chocolates as a memento of the night. Diana added, “It was fantastic to see all the limos and even a few Hummers pull into the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel on the night. Everyone had a fantastic night. The Masquerade Ball is the first of three events we are planning to run this year. After the success of the Ball, it is all systems go for our Spooky Halloween event in October and a Christmas event in December.”