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Feel Good Armagh Services Networking Event 2026

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Graphic of cover page of scorecard for a CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) event titled “Feel Good Armagh – Services Networking Event.” The design features a blue background with hexagonal shapes and four photographs showing networking activities, information stands, and people engaging at community service displays. Text reads “Thursday 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top left, and “[Scorecard 26.4]” is shown at the bottom left.

Graphic of cover page of scorecard for a CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) event titled “Feel Good Armagh – Services Networking Event.” The design features a blue background with hexagonal shapes and four photographs showing networking activities, information stands, and people engaging at community service displays. Text reads “Thursday 14th May 2026.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top left, and “[Scorecard 26.4]” is shown at the bottom left.

Following feedback received at the Good Relations Conference hosted by ABC Council, Ark Housing and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in October 2025, the Joining the Dots Services Networking Event was organised by the Feel Good Armagh Planning Group.

 

The event was not open to the public in 2026. Rather, it provided an opportunity for organisations supporting all ages across the Armagh Area to come together, increase awareness of available services, strengthen relationships, share information and explore opportunities for future partnership working.

 

The event was held at Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 14th May 2026 and brought together representatives from a wide range of statutory, community and voluntary organisations working across the local area.

 

Download the Event Scorecard – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Feel-Good-Armagh-Services-Networking-Event-2026-Scorecard.pdf

All About YOUth Conference 2026

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Graphic of the front cover of a scorecard for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) “All about YOUth Conference.” The design features a dark blue background with bright pink, purple, yellow, and blue geometric shapes. A circular photograph on the left shows a large audience seated in a conference hall. On the right, large text reads “All about YOUth Conference.” Additional text states “Thursday 26th February 2026” and “Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon LPG Areas.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top-right corner, and “[Scorecard 26.3]” is displayed at the bottom.

Graphic of the front cover of a scorecard for the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) “All about YOUth Conference.” The design features a dark blue background with bright pink, purple, yellow, and blue geometric shapes. A circular photograph on the left shows a large audience seated in a conference hall. On the right, large text reads “All about YOUth Conference.” Additional text states “Thursday 26th February 2026” and “Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon LPG Areas.” The CYPSP logo appears in the top-right corner, and “[Scorecard 26.3]” is displayed at the bottom.

Feedback from discussions held at LPG meetings has highlighted that those working with children and young people play an essential role in shaping the next generation and that it is imperative that children and young people have access to support networks that are strong, connected and responsive. It has also been recognised that youth providers (both paid-for and voluntary!) need to support their own health and wellbeing so that they are best placed to face challenges experienced by children and young people in areas such as mental health, digital wellbeing, inclusion and community safety.

 

The All About YOUth Conference aimed to provide an opportunity for youth workers, teachers, community representatives, volunteers and partner organisations to connect, learn and share best practice in supporting their health and well-being, as they continue to deliver invaluable services to children and young people on the ground.

 

The conference was held on Thursday 26th February 2026 at Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, from 10am to 4pm, and was open to all those working or volunteering with children and young people in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Area. Bringing together a wide range of local statutory, community and voluntary organisations, the event offered a unique day of learning, connection and inspiration, focusing on wellbeing, networking, sharing of experiences and celebrating good practice across the youth sector. Attendees also took part in collaborative sessions designed to build stronger partnerships and to ensure that services remain responsive, inclusive and aligned with the needs of children and young people living in the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Areas.

 

Download the Event Scorecard  – https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/All-About-Youth-Conference-2026-Scorecard.pdf 

Issue 168 – Southern Area FYI – 25 June 2026

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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.”

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.”

Download Issue 168

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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 23rd 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

Issue 167 – Southern Area FYI – 4 June 2026

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Welcome to Issue 167 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” with CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo. The design shows a tablet held by two hands displaying a circular “FYI – For Your Information” logo. On the right, a grid of coloured squares (green, purple, blue, and grey) contains icons representing communication and services, including an email envelope, telephone handset, globe, and a person with a check mark. At the bottom left, text reads “Issue 167 – 4th June 2026

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There are various Awareness Weeks taking place across June, so you will find lots of information contained in today’s newsletter about events, workshops and opportunities relating to (amongst others): Volunteers’ Week, Child Safety Week, Carers’ Week, Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, Loneliness Awareness Week, Men’s Health Week, and NI Alcohol Awareness Week.

Also, see Page 5 for further details on how to send us your submissions for the final ‘Summer Is Coming’ special edition this month.

Please be sure to share any relevant details with parents/carers and colleagues with whom you work, to help us spread the word about all the great opportunities which are available in the Southern Trust Area.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Mindset: Mental health awareness programme

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Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.

Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.

Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.

Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book

Mindset leaflet