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Ballynahinch Neuro Café – 10 June 2026

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Date: 10th June 2026

Time: 10am – 12noon

Venue: Ballynahinch Community Centre, 55 Windmill Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HB

For more information, contact Faith: faith.mcd1980@yahoo.co.uk 

Bright yellow poster advertising a free neurodivergent information and support session hosted by Ballynahinch Community Collective. The poster includes a rainbow-coloured brain illustration, event details for 10 June 2026, 10am–12pm at Ballynahinch Community Centre, and states the session is for neurodivergent people, their parents, and carers, diagnosed or undiagnosed.

Bright yellow poster advertising a free neurodivergent information and support session hosted by Ballynahinch Community Collective. The poster includes a rainbow-coloured brain illustration, event details for 10 June 2026, 10am–12pm at Ballynahinch Community Centre, and states the session is for neurodivergent people, their parents, and carers, diagnosed or undiagnosed.

Carers Information Fair – Tuesday 9th June 2026

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Causeway GP Social Work & NHSCT are hosting a Carers’ Information Fair on Tuesday 9th June 2026 in the Marian Hall, Kilrea.

The event includes information stands from relevant Community, Voluntary & Statutory Organisations who can offer advice and support to carers.

Poster promoting a Carers Information Fair for Carers Week with the theme “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” Event takes place Tuesday 9th June 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm at The Marian Hall, New Row, Kilrea, BT51 5QL. The poster features colourful confetti graphics and a signpost illustration with words “Help,” “Support,” “Assistance,” “Advice,” “Guidance,” and “Tips.” Text highlights: “Everyone welcome,” “Free to attend,” “No need to book,” “Complimentary tea & coffee,” and “Light refreshments.” It notes information stands from community, voluntary and statutory organisations offering advice and support to carers. Contact number: 07500075419. Logos from Causeway GP Federation, GP Social Work Causeway, and Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.

Poster promoting a Carers Information Fair for Carers Week with the theme “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” Event takes place Tuesday 9th June 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm at The Marian Hall, New Row, Kilrea, BT51 5QL. The poster features colourful confetti graphics and a signpost illustration with words “Help,” “Support,” “Assistance,” “Advice,” “Guidance,” and “Tips.” Text highlights: “Everyone welcome,” “Free to attend,” “No need to book,” “Complimentary tea & coffee,” and “Light refreshments.” It notes information stands from community, voluntary and statutory organisations offering advice and support to carers. Contact number: 07500075419. Logos from Causeway GP Federation, GP Social Work Causeway, and Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.

The King’s Trust Newsletter – June 2026

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Red banner displaying The King’s Trust logo and the text “The King’s Trust Newsletter – Northern Ireland, June 2026.

The King’s Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.

View June 2026 Newsletter

 

 

Western Area FYI: Issue 31 – June 2026

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Your FYI is a monthly round up of all things family support and early intervention / prevention across the Western trust and beyond.

Teal-coloured graphic titled “For Your Information (FYI) – Contents, June 2026: Issue 31.” At the top are logos for Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The main body lists sections of the newsletter: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Teal-coloured graphic titled “For Your Information (FYI) – Contents, June 2026: Issue 31.” At the top are logos for Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The main body lists sections of the newsletter: Welcome to FYI; Section 1: Family Support; Section 2: Youth Support; Section 3: Cost of Living; Section 4: Neurodiversity; Section 5: Infant Mental Health / Breastfeeding; Section 6: Digital Safeguarding; Section 7: Addiction; Section 8: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health; Section 9: Training / Conferences; Section 10: Western Sure Start Projects / Childcare Partnership / Family Support Hubs; Section 11: Useful Links and Informative Media Links; Section 12: CRIS Leaflet.

Download Issue 31

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

If you would like to contribute upcoming consultations, training, articles, or events that practitioners from the community, voluntary or statutory sectors within the Western Trust will find useful please contact:

Dr Priscilla Magee – Mobile  07880723076     priscilla.magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

Have your say! Come along and vote for your favourite community campaign!

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Promotional poster for “Take 500+” market stall showcase events. Headline reads “Your community, your voice, your choice.” The poster invites people to vote for favourite community projects to receive up to £1000. Event dates and locations are listed: South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon – Saturday 30 May, 10.00am–2.00pm; Banbridge Leisure Centre – Saturday 6 June, 10.00am–2.00pm; Armagh City Hotel – Saturday 13 June, 10.00am–2.00pm. Illustration shows several people around information stands and a hand holding a smartphone displaying a voting screen. Text at the bottom encourages attendance and provides the website armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/take500plus.

Promotional poster for “Take 500+” market stall showcase events. Headline reads “Your community, your voice, your choice.” The poster invites people to vote for favourite community projects to receive up to £1000. Event dates and locations are listed: South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon – Saturday 30 May, 10.00am–2.00pm; Banbridge Leisure Centre – Saturday 6 June, 10.00am–2.00pm; Armagh City Hotel – Saturday 13 June, 10.00am–2.00pm. Illustration shows several people around information stands and a hand holding a smartphone displaying a voting screen. Text at the bottom encourages attendance and provides the website armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/take500plus.

We have received 169 applications from community groups across the borough for this year’s round of funding, making it one of our most exciting yet! Now in its fifth year, the project continues to go from strength to strength, delivering real and lasting benefits for local residents.

Community groups from every corner of the borough have put forward inspiring ideas to improve their areas – from activities and initiatives to projects that bring people together. Each successful group could receive up to £1,000 to bring their idea to life.

And now it’s over to you!

There are three exciting Market Stall events taking place, where each applicant will showcase their idea and how it can benefit their community. All you (the public) have to do, is come along to an event, have a look at all the different ideas and vote for your favourites!

These events will be a fun day for all the family to enjoy, with lots of great activities for the children, spot prizes, and teas and coffees on hand while you check out all of the amazing community ideas!

The events:

  • Saturday 30th May 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm: South Lake Leisure Centre
  • Saturday 6th June 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Banbridge Leisure Centre
  • Saturday 13th June 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Armagh City Hotel

All updates can be found on the Community Planning Section of our website by following the link:

https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/take500plus/