Twinning Association
Ballymoney Borough Twinning Association was set up by the Council in May 2000 just prior to the signing of the twinning agreement between Ballymoney and Vanves, France www.ville-vanves.fr. Since that time a sister cities agreement has been signed with Benbrook, Texas, USA www.ci.benbrook.tx.us and a friendship agreement with Douglas IOM www.douglas.gov.im. An AGM in Spring which is notified to the general public through the press elects the Committee and Office Bearers. Four councillors are nominated to serve on the Committee by Council. The Committee members for are: Alderman Frank Campbell, Alderman Cecil Cousley, MBE, Councillor Malachy McCamphill.
The members of the general public are: Benny Knight (Chairman), Ronda McIlrath (Vice Chair), Paula Whyte, (Secretary), Helen McKeown (Treasurer) and Arlene McVicker (PRO). The Committee also includes, Alderman James Simpson, Robert Downey, Warner Kirkpatrick, Liz Dempsey and Georgina Blair.
The Association is part funded by the Borough Council.
Anyone interested in Twinning can contact the Association via the Council twinning@ballymoney.gov.uk