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Connect North Library Drop in Sessions: January & February 2026 (Northern HSC Trust Area)

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Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

 

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you need.

In partnership with Libraries NI, Drop-In sessions are hosted in libraries across the Northern Trust.

No appointment needed—just drop in!

 

Upcoming Drop-ins: –

At each Drop-In session, you can:

  • Chat with a Connect North Link Worker
  • Learn about local groups, services & events
  • Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting

 

Full list of locations & times heck-out our directory for a date and location that works for you:

www.connectnorth.co.uk  

 

To learn more about Connect North or how to refer someone:

Contact: connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net

www.connectnorth.co.uk

X @connectnorthSP

 

Lisburn Carers Information Event

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The event is focused on people who provide care for someone whether young or old in the Lisburn area and what help and support they can receive from universal credit and outside organisations. 

A promotional poster for the “Carer’s Information Event” organized by the Department for Communities, Lisburn Jobs & Benefits office. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The text explains that the event is for people who provide care for someone in the Lisburn area and offers information on support available from universal credit and external organizations. It lists local support organizations attending, including: Make The Call, Carer Support Service – South Eastern Trust, Education Authority Lisburn Local Integrated team, Bryson Pathways, Resurgam Healthy Living Centre, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership – South Eastern Trust, Action Mental Health, Arthritis UK, Barnardos, The Cedar Foundation, Parkinsons UK, NI Regional young carers, and Stroke Association NI. The design features a teal background with an illustration of people interacting with a large computer screen labeled “Event,” surrounded by icons for info, email, and news.

A promotional poster for the “Carer’s Information Event” organized by the Department for Communities, Lisburn Jobs & Benefits office. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The text explains that the event is for people who provide care for someone in the Lisburn area and offers information on support available from universal credit and external organizations. It lists local support organizations attending, including: Make The Call, Carer Support Service – South Eastern Trust, Education Authority Lisburn Local Integrated team, Bryson Pathways, Resurgam Healthy Living Centre, Children and Young Peoples Strategic Partnership – South Eastern Trust, Action Mental Health, Arthritis UK, Barnardos, The Cedar Foundation, Parkinsons UK, NI Regional young carers, and Stroke Association NI. The design features a teal background with an illustration of people interacting with a large computer screen labeled “Event,” surrounded by icons for info, email, and news.

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 

Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs

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

Thursday 12 March, 9.30 – 3.30pm in Armagh City Hotel

RSVP to Mark Irwin  02837 564330 / Mark.Irwin@southerntrust.hscni.net 

 

A colorful event flyer for the Southern Health & Social Care Trust. The top section reads “Save the Date” in large blue decorative text. Below, the event title says: “Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The flyer mentions that the event will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls are shown in the center. Event details: Thursday, 12 March, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. Lunch and light refreshments provided. RSVP to Mark Irwin with contact details: T: 02837 564330, E: mark.irwin@southerntrust.hscni.net. The bottom includes logos for Southern Health and Social Care Trust and a small illustration of diverse children. Decorative elements include banners, a coffee cup, and a “Join Us!” graphic

A colorful event flyer for the Southern Health & Social Care Trust. The top section reads “Save the Date” in large blue decorative text. Below, the event title says: “Stronger Together: Information Day for Children with Additional Needs.” The flyer mentions that the event will feature stalls and presentations from statutory, community, voluntary, and independent sector agencies. Three illustrated stalls are shown in the center. Event details: Thursday, 12 March, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM at Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road, Armagh. Lunch and light refreshments provided. RSVP to Mark Irwin with contact details: T: 02837 564330, E: mark.irwin@southerntrust.hscni.net. The bottom includes logos for Southern Health and Social Care Trust and a small illustration of diverse children. Decorative elements include banners, a coffee cup, and a “Join Us!” graphic

 

Free safeTALK training for key youth workers and volunteers

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Free safeTALK training is taking place on;

 

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone'. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A promotional flyer for a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Belcoo Healthy Living Centre on Saturday, 28th February, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. The flyer includes bold text highlighting ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’. It mentions registration via a link and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights 'SUICIDE', 'safeTALK', and 'suicide alertness for everyone', includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union

A flyer promoting a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session at Kircubbin Integrated Primary School on Thursday, 5th March, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The flyer highlights ‘SUICIDE’, ‘safeTALK’, and ‘suicide alertness for everyone’, includes a registration link, and displays logos for PEACEPLUS, Northern Ireland Executive, UK Government, Government of Ireland, and the European Union