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Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 29 October 2026

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The latest edition of the Belfast Locality Planning Group Newsletter is now available, featuring community news and events, funding opportunities, training and development resources, partnership updates, and information on services and programmes supporting children, young people and families across Belfast.
Take a look and share with colleagues, partners and networks who may find it useful.
Download the latest Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/438/belfast-lpg-newsletters/49313/belfast-lpg-update-29th-october-2026.pdf 

(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

Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Halloween Edition

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Looking for some boo-tiful ideas to keep children entertained this Halloween? We’ve gathered a cauldron full of activities to help families enjoy the season together.

Inside you’ll find:

👻 Halloween colouring activities and puzzles
🎨 Spooky crafts, including Autumn Leaf Foxes, Scarecrow Lolly Sticks and Autumn Wreaths
🍌 Child-friendly Halloween snack ideas such as Banana Ghosts and Pumpkin Oranges
🍂 Autumn outdoor play ideas and nature activities
🎃 Pumpkin-themed games and family challenges
🦇 Halloween songs and activities for younger children
💚 Wellbeing resources and mindfulness activities
🧩 Sensory-friendly Halloween tips and supports for autistic children and young people
🚸 Seasonal safety advice for Halloween, Bonfire Night and darker evenings
📚 Screen-free family activity ideas for the half-term break

Whether you’re carving pumpkins, heading out on a leaf hunt, making spooky snacks or simply looking for some low-cost family fun, there’s something for every little witch, wizard, ghost and goblin to enjoy. 👻🎃🍁

So grab your broomstick, pop on your favourite costume and explore our Resource Pack – Halloween Edition for a fang-tastic mix of fun, creativity and wellbeing this autumn! 🧙‍♀️✨

Download: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/49308/cyp-resource-pack-halloween-edition-2026.pdf

Issue 173 – Southern Area FYI – 15 October 2026

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Welcome to Issue 173 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Download Southern Area FYI Newsletter – https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/414/southern-area-newsletters-docs/49254/fyi-issue-173-15th-october-2026.pdf

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Monday 19th October sees the start of Parenting Week 2026 and so, in this edition, we have included a wide range of support and opportunities for parents & carers and would encourage as many people to avail of these resources as possible – Find out more about this year’s Parenting Week theme, Making Connections, starting on Page 22.

 As always, please keep spreading the word about all the great opportunities included in ‘FYI’ and feel free to send us any flyers or information to share with the 750+ contacts who regularly receive this newsletter.

 Enjoy a much-deserved break over half-term and we’ll see you again in November!

 Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 15 October 2026

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The latest edition of the Belfast Locality Planning Group Newsletter is now available, featuring community news and events, funding opportunities, training and development resources, partnership updates, and information on services and programmes supporting children, young people and families across Belfast.
Take a look and share with colleagues, partners and networks who may find it useful.

(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

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 1 October 2026

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The latest Belfast Locality Planning Group (LPG) Update showcases a range of funding opportunities, training programmes, family support initiatives and activities available across Belfast.

This month’s newsletter highlights the Together for Families Enhanced Family Support Services Fund, W5 Dream Space Halloween Camps, mental health and wellbeing resources, and a variety of training and development opportunities for professionals, families and community organisations. It also signposts education, skills and employment programmes for children and young people.

Community groups, practitioners and families are encouraged to explore the full newsletter and take advantage of the opportunities and resources available across the city.

Download the latest Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter

(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