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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.

Food & Health Essentials training 28 April

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Promotional poster for “Food & Health Essentials” free training by the Public Health Dietitians Team. The poster explains the training is for anyone working with others to support healthier food and health choices, covering key food and health messages, confidence-building, and access to resources and ongoing support. Upcoming training is on Wednesday 28 April 2026, 9.30am–4.30pm at NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, with contact details and a link to register interest.

Promotional poster for “Food & Health Essentials” free training by the Public Health Dietitians Team. The poster explains the training is for anyone working with others to support healthier food and health choices, covering key food and health messages, confidence-building, and access to resources and ongoing support. Upcoming training is on Wednesday 28 April 2026, 9.30am–4.30pm at NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, with contact details and a link to register interest.

Register your interest 

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 9th April 2026

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An information slide from Locality Planning Belfast titled “Let’s Explore Behaviour.” It announces the launch of a Northern Ireland–wide resource at the Northern Area Stronger Together event. The slide includes clickable links, sharing guidance, contact email details, and an illustration of three people reading a large, colourful book together, symbolising learning and understanding behaviour.

An information slide from Locality Planning Belfast titled “Let’s Explore Behaviour.” It announces the launch of a Northern Ireland–wide resource at the Northern Area Stronger Together event. The slide includes clickable links, sharing guidance, contact email details, and an illustration of three people reading a large, colourful book together, symbolising learning and understanding behaviour.

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(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 have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Have an Eggs-cellent Easter!

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A festive Easter-themed image featuring pastel-coloured eggs with gold speckles and yellow daffodils arranged on a soft pink background. On the right side, bold text reads “Wishing you a Happy Easter.” Below it is the Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland logo. A large yellow graphic of a hand holds a smartphone displaying a message that asks, “Do you want to find out more about eating well?” with a YouTube logo and a QR code underneath.

A festive Easter-themed image featuring pastel-coloured eggs with gold speckles and yellow daffodils arranged on a soft pink background. On the right side, bold text reads “Wishing you a Happy Easter.” Below it is the Public Health Dietitians Group Northern Ireland logo. A large yellow graphic of a hand holds a smartphone displaying a message that asks, “Do you want to find out more about eating well?” with a YouTube logo and a QR code underneath.

Healthy habits can disappear when Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies appear. It’s all about moderation and you can still enjoy a chocolatey treat for the special occasion!  

It’s a good idea to try to keep some healthy habits in place over the Easter period, for example:

 

Clanrye Group Programmes

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Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:

 

  1. Standard Programme (2–3 Years)

This programme is designed for young people aged 16–17, or up to 22 years old if they have a recognised learning difficulty or disability, and up to 25 if they are care experienced. We have expanded the range of occupational areas available, which now include:

  • Construction (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Catering & Hospitality (in partnership with SRC Newry and Portadown)
  • Retail & Customer Service (Slieve Gullion and Lurgan)
  • Horticulture (Slieve Gullion)
  • IT Technician (Banbridge)
  • ICT (Lurgan)
  • Business Administration (Armagh and Banbridge)
  • Warehousing (Newry, Armagh and Banbridge)

In addition to vocational training, the curriculum includes:

  • Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills)
  • Personal Development and Employability

Participants will also gain work experience with local businesses, tailored to individual needs to ensure a positive and educational experience.

The timetable incorporates weekly workshops and activities focused on mental well-being, resilience, and employability through interactive sessions, external courses, and community projects.

Subject to Department approval, trainees may avail of taxi transport for training or work placements. 

Attendance is:

  • 9am to 3.30pm – 3 days per week for the first 26 weeks (or 4 days if on placement)
  • 9am to 3.30pm – 4 days per week after 26 weeks

Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work Flyer 

 

  1. Youth Academy Programme (Fast-Track)

This is an accelerated version of the standard programme, designed to be completed within one year. While all terms and conditions remain the same, this option offers one vocational qualification:

  • General Occupational Area

Alongside this, participants complete Essential Skills, Personal Development, and Employability modules.

We currently have groups based at:

  • SRC Model Campus, Newry
  • SRC Lurgan Campus

Depending on demand, we may expand to Armagh and Banbridge.

Clanrye Group Youth Academy Flyer 

 

  1. Apprenticeships NI

ApprenticeshipsNI allows individuals to gain a recognised qualification while working and earning. Participants develop practical skills with an employer while completing a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in their chosen industry.

We offer Apprenticeships in the below vocational areas:

  • Warehousing & Storage
  • Customer Service
  • Retail
  • Horticulture

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer 

 

You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/.