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Freedom honour for Peter Chambers

Freedom honour for Peter Chambers

Wed, December 27, 2017

Olympic medal winner Peter Chambers attended an event in Coleraine Town Hall today (Wednesday 27th December) where he was presented with his Freedom of the Borough certificate.

He was unable to attend an official ceremony held earlier this month where the honour was bestowed on him alongside his brother Richard and fellow Olympian Alan Campbell.

During the event, Peter also signed the Freedom Register as family and friends looked on.

Speaking afterwards, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, said: “I was delighted to welcome Peter to Coleraine Town Hall to mark this very special occasion. Our three Freemen are true ambassadors for the Causeway Coast and Glens and it is an honour that they are the first recipients of this accolade, which is the highest honour a Council can bestow.”

All three rowers won an Olympic medal at the London 2012 Games, and the Freedom award recognises their outstanding sporting achievements.

Peter Chambers pictured outside Coleraine Town Hall with his wife Elizabeth, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE and Chief Executive David Jackson after Peter was formally recognised as a Freeman of the Borough. Olympic rower Peter Chambers receives his Freedom of the Borough certificate from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE. Also included is David Jackson, Chief Executive of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Peter’s wife Elizabeth. Peter Chambers pictured on the steps of the Town Hall in Coleraine with members of his family after receiving his Freedom Certificate. New Freeman Peter Chambers pictured with family members, friends from Bann Rowing Club, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Joan Baird OBE and Chief Executive David Jackson. Peter Chambers signs the Freedom Register. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE, presents Peter Chambers with his Freedom Certificate. Peter Chambers, along with his wife Elizabeth, pictured with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE and Chief Executive David Jackson. Peter was presented with a unique painting by Sara Cunningham Bell depicting a rowing scene on the River Bann to mark the conferment of the Freedom of the Borough. Rebekah Nevin, Stuart Nevin, Gillian Chambers, Elizabeth Chambers and Eric Chambers pictured at the event in Coleraine Town Hall. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Joan Baird OBE pictured with Peter Chambers and members of his family. Peter Chambers speaking with the Mayor in Coleraine Town Hall.
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