Summer of Fun Awaits: SEAOG Launches Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Louise

Cover image for the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The page features photos of children taking part in outdoor summer activities, including arts and crafts, bubble play and inclusive play. One image shows a child using a wheelchair high-fiving another child. Logos for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP appear at the top. Decorative summer illustrations of a smiling sun, beach umbrella and beach ball appear on the right. The title reads: “Summer is Coming! South Eastern Area Outcomes Group Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026.”

Families across the South Eastern area can now start planning for an exciting and inclusive summer, with the launch of the South Eastern Area Outcomes Group (SEAOG) Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026. The directory brings together a wide range of activities, events and support services designed to help children, young people and families make the most of the summer months.

Covering Ards and North Down, Colin, Down, Lisburn and Northern Ireland-wide opportunities, the directory highlights activities for children and young people. From sports camps and swimming programmes to creative workshops, family fun days, wellbeing initiatives and support services, there is something to suit every interest.

Inclusive Summer Activities Directory 2026

Issue 168 – Southern Area FYI – 25 June 2026

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Louise

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.”

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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 23^rd 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

Down and Ards & North Down Locality Planning Groups Fortnightly News – June 2026

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Louise

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

Cover page of the Ards & North Down and Down CYPSP Locality Planning Group Newsletter, 89th edition, June 2026. The headline reads “Fortnightly News.” Introductory text welcomes readers to the summer edition and highlights new services, free training courses, and information about the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). Contact details for Noelle.Hollywood@setrust.hscni.net and mobile number 07872422101 are included. The page has a light grey background with blue geometric design panels along the right edge and a CYPSP logo in the bottom-right corner.

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

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 18 June 2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Louise

Promotional poster titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 18/06/26” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The poster centres on the message “This is our health.” It explains a new approach to health and care focusing on people managing their health in everyday life. A QR code and web link invite people to take part online. A detailed programme summary on the right outlines aims to strengthen community involvement, reduce pressure on services, and gather public feedback across Northern Ireland. Contact information and an email address for the Belfast Locality Planning Group appear at the bottom.

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Colin Neuro Café – Thursday 24 September 2026

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Louise

Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment.

The event will include;

Information stalls with representatives from statutory and community organisations
Interactive workshops for parents/ carers will be available on a first come, first served basis
Light refreshments

Poster promoting “Colin Neuro Café,” an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD or those awaiting assessment. Includes illustrations of families and lists event features such as information stalls, workshops and light refreshments. Takes place Thursday 24 September 2026, 10am–12 noon, at Brook Leisure Centre, Dunmurry. Contact details are provided at the bottom.