Social Partner
Community/Voluntary Representative

Chairman
Banbridge District Sports Associationn

Nigel Smith has lived and worked in the Banbridge area for over 20 years and has built up an extensive knowledge of the local people and environment. This knowledge coupled with his work and experience in the area of community relations makes Nigel the ideal candidate to represent the wider community interests on The Bridge Partnership.

Nigel’s involvement in the initial consultation workshops aimed at developing The Bridge Partnership’s Integrated Local Strategy plan is an advantage, as he played a prominent role throughout. Nigel is optimistic that The Bridge Partnership will deliver a more integrated service to local residents and enhance the quality of life for all in addition to encouraging civic pride in the area.

Married with three children Nigel spends much of his spare time involved in community groups and organisations. He has been the Chairman of the Banbridge Special Olympics Club for the past 3 years. He was also appointed the Chairman of Banbridge Host Town Committee for the 2003 Special Olympics. With a keen interest in cricket, he has been the Secretary of the Millpark Cricket Club for the past 23 years and was Chairman of the Mid Ulster Cricket Group during its 37th year reign. He is also a cricket umpire for the Northern Cricket Union. Nigel also is a member of the Banbridge District Twinning Association and the Masonic Order.