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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.

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

Family Support Hub Easter Newsletter

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As we step into the brighter days of spring, this Easter edition of the Family Support Hub newsletter is bursting with energy, fresh ideas, and a fantastic line‑up of activities and events for families across our communities. Inside, you’ll find a vibrant mix of seasonal programmes, practical supports, and inspiring opportunities designed to help children, young people, and parents make the most of the weeks ahead.

The Easter edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is now available https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/family-support-hubs/47783/fshnewsletter_eastermar2026b.pdf

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

Spring is a time of renewal and possibility, and we hope this edition captures that spirit — offering useful information, uplifting stories, and connections to services that make a real difference. Whether you’re searching for exciting Easter activities, guidance to support someone you work with, or simply curious about what’s happening across the network, there’s something here for everyone.

We hope you enjoy diving into this lively spring edition and feel inspired to share it widely. Wishing you a hopeful, refreshing start to spring and a very happy Easter!”

 CSP Team

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs – 19 March 2026

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Save the date for Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.

Thursday 19th March, 9.30-3.30pm in La Mon Hotel & Country Club

 

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A poster from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust titled ‘Save the Date.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.’ The poster notes that the day will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary and independent sector agencies. Below the text are three illustrated icons: a café stall, a central market stall with people, and a yellow information stall. The date is displayed as Thursday 19 March, with event time 9:30am–3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road, Comber. It states that lunch and light refreshments are provided. A pink badge reads ‘Join Us!’ and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. Contact details for RSVP to Sarah Johnston are listed at the bottom, along with logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

A colourful invitation poster titled ‘You Are Invited.’ The event is called ‘Stronger Together: An Information Day for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs.’ The poster states that the day includes stalls from local services and community organisations, presentations, and information on health, education and family support. Below are illustrated icons of stalls and people. The event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 9:30am to 3:30pm at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber. Light lunch and refreshments are provided. A pink badge says ‘Join Us!’ at the bottom left, and a coffee cup icon appears on the right. At the bottom are logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) 2025-26

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A banner featuring three logos. On the left, the YAFTAs logo with a large gold star and smaller stars, and the text “YAFTAs” in elegant script, followed by “Youth and Future Talent Awards” in smaller print. In the center, the Education Authority logo with a green and blue abstract shape and the text “ea Education Authority.” On the right, the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council logo with a green and blue design and text in both Irish and English: “Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin” and “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.”

A banner featuring three logos. On the left, the YAFTAs logo with a large gold star and smaller stars, and the text “YAFTAs” in elegant script, followed by “Youth and Future Talent Awards” in smaller print. In the center, the Education Authority logo with a green and blue abstract shape and the text “ea Education Authority.” On the right, the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council logo with a green and blue design and text in both Irish and English: “Comhairle Ceantair an Iúir, Mhúrn agus an Dúin” and “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.”

 

Newry, Mourne & Down Youth Voice are a district wide consultative group under the Northern Ireland structure of Youth Voice which gives young people the opportunity to engage with decision makers and have a say on local issues. The group is supported by the Education Authority.

 

The Awards

The Youth and Future Talent Awards (YAFTAs) were created in 2012 by the Newry & Mourne Youth Council to help raise the positive profiles of the work young people are involved in across our district. The aim was to highlight the “unsung heroes” who don’t normally receive recognition. This year will be the ninth awards ceremony and they will be hosted within the council area. All aspects of this programme have been designed and managed by young people for young people. An independent panel will shortlist the nominations, without knowing names of nominees or nominator, so they cannot be influenced with their decisions.

YAFTAs nomination invitation letter 

YAFTA categories and how to nominate