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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:

 

Issue 164 – Southern Area FYI – 2 April 2026

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Welcome to Issue 164 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 164 dated 2 April 2026. On the left side, an illustrated pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the CYPSP “FYI – For Your Information” logo inside a circular badge. Above this, a blue banner with white text reads “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups,” followed by two right‑pointing chevron arrows. On the right side, the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top. Below it is a grid of coloured squares in green, purple, and blue. Each square contains an Easter‑related icon, including a decorated egg, a chick, a bunny and flowers

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Our ‘FYI’ Feedback Survey closes today – Visit page 3 to complete the short survey, to help us review and improve this resource.

 As Easter is just around the corner, you will see our CYPSP Children & Young People’s Resource Pack on page 7, providing a wide range of activities to do during the school break.

 This edition of ‘FYI’ also contains information on upcoming training opportunities, events, resources and links for you, colleagues and families to avail of.

 We hope you have a lovely Easter break and catch up in three weeks’ time!

 Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Fortnightly News – April 2026

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Welcome to the Spring edition of the Fortnightly News; for Children, Young People’s services,and Families, across the Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups.

Newsletter cover titled “Fortnightly News” from the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Groups, April 2026 edition, with a short welcome message and the CYPSP logo on a blue geometric background.

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For more information on the Fortnightly News please contact; noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net or mobile 07872422101

‘Think Outside the Box’ for Children’s Wellbeing Event – 29 April 2026

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A poster for a free event called “Think Outside the Box – Supporting Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing.” It takes place on 29 April 2026, 9:30am–3:00pm, at Lough Neagh Discovery & Conference Centre. Includes guest speaker Conor McCafferty and taster workshops in Equine Therapy, Lego Beyond Bricks, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, and Creative Writing & Poetry Therapy. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Booking closes 20 April. Contact email: ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk. Illustrations show children reading, painting, and playing music.

Parents, carers and professionals across the community are invited to a unique wellbeing event, Think Outside the Box, taking place on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at the Lough Neagh Discovery & Conference Centre.

Running from 9:30am to 3:00pm, the free event will showcase a range of practical therapeutic approaches designed to support children’s emotional health and wellbeing. Attendees can take part in hands‑on taster sessions including Equine Therapy, Beyond Bricks LEGO, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, and Creative Writing & Poetry Therapy.

The day will also feature a special guest speaker, Conor McCafferty, Registered Psychotherapist, who will share insights into understanding children’s emotions and the benefits of creative therapeutic support.

The event is aimed at parents, carers, and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of children’s emotional needs, explore supportive therapies and connect with local services. 

Bookings close Monday 20 April and can be made through Eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-outside-the-box-tickets-1985445381583?aff=oddtdtcreator

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For further information, contact ppinbox@ci-ni.org.uk