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Issue 168 – Southern Area FYI – 25 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 168 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information) – Our biggest issue on record EVER!!

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 168, dated 25 June 2026. The CYPSP (Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top right. A tablet held by two hands displays a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. The right side features a colourful grid with summer-themed icons including a sun, flip-flops, sunglasses and a beach ball in purple, green and blue. Text reads: “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” and “Issue 168, 25th June 2026.”

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In this, our third special edition, you will find more information on summer activities taking place across the Southern Trust Area for children, young people and their families, starting on Page 3. Thank you to those who have submitted information on their summer schemes/activities over the past number of issues. We know how invaluable this is to families and to practitioners to be able to share!

Our next edition will be circulated on Thursday 23rd July, so please bear this in mind when sharing your flyers and information – See Page 133 for details of all July to December newsletter dates & deadlines.

We hope you enjoy your summer and get the chance to have a well-earned and much-deserved break!

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Issue 167 – Southern Area FYI – 4 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 167 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

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There are various Awareness Weeks taking place across June, so you will find lots of information contained in today’s newsletter about events, workshops and opportunities relating to (amongst others): Volunteers’ Week, Child Safety Week, Carers’ Week, Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, Loneliness Awareness Week, Men’s Health Week, and NI Alcohol Awareness Week.

Also, see Page 5 for further details on how to send us your submissions for the final ‘Summer Is Coming’ special edition this month.

Please be sure to share any relevant details with parents/carers and colleagues with whom you work, to help us spread the word about all the great opportunities which are available in the Southern Trust Area.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

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/

Issue 166 – Southern Area FYI – 14 May 2026

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Welcome to Issue 166 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

Cover image for “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” by CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership). The design features a graphic of two hands holding a tablet displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. Text at the bottom reads “Issue 166, 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears at the top right. Colourful blocks on the right side contain icons representing email, phone, a globe, and a person, indicating communication and information sharing.

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This is the first of 3 special editions to promote upcoming summer activities for children and young people in the Southern Area. You will see a call for submissions on Page 4 and we are very keen to also take ideas for no / low cost activities that families can do over the summer months with their children.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week, so you will also find, in this edition, a wide range of resources, advice & support for your mental health and wellbeing. Please share this information widely with children, young people & families who might benefit from receiving it.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Issue 165 – Southern Area FYI – 23 April 2026

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Welcome to Issue 165 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

Cover image for Southern Area Locality Planning Groups FYI newsletter, Issue 165, dated 23 April 2026, featuring the CYPSP logo, a tablet displaying the FYI logo, and icons representing email, phone, online access, and people.

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We hope that everyone is back & feeling refreshed after the recent Easter break. It seems that local services & organisations have hit the ground running, as we have a wide range of training opportunities, workshops, events, parenting programmes & activities included in what is another jam-packed edition of our newsletter!

On the next page you will see a call to submit any summer activities you are planning and want to promote for children, young people and families. This makes it easier for parents, carers and practitioners to access this important information. Please also include any local activities you are aware of as well as free / low-cost resources.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area