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Can you identify potential risks in your volunteering roles and projects

Can you identify potential risks in your volunteering roles and projects? Do you know how assess these risks and manage them? Join us to explore these issues & more, including why we need to assess risk & how volunteer managers can implement this process within their volunteer programme. 10 Sept 2025 10am-12pm Online Book your […]

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Sextortion

If someone threatens to reveal nude photos or videos you’ve sent them online, this is called sextortion (online blackmail). They might try to get you to send them money or force you to do things you don’t want to do. Remain calm and follow Police Antrim & Newtownabbey advice: – Do not respond to demands. […]

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Consultation on the draft Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB) Framework

A public event will take place in Ballymena next week as part of the consultation on the draft Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB) Framework. Committee Room 4, County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, Ballymena BT42 1QB Fri 29 August 10.30am to 12.30pm The framework aims to provide a consistent system-wide approach to […]

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𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Small Food Business Food Safety Workshop

Safefood Knowledge Network, in association with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, is hosting a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 food safety workshop for small food businesses. The workshop will provide up to date training on: Pest control Controlling food poisoning bacteria Cleaning and sanitisation HACCP and record keeping for small food business Managing and labelling food allergens 9 September, […]

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Family Fund’s FREE online workshops in September

Family Fund’s FREE online workshops in September Saturday 6 September – 10.30am – 11.30am – Coding club: Super stopwatch Wednesday 10 September – 6.00pm – 7.00pm – Make a social story on any device Friday 12 September – 10.30am – 11.30am – Checking your benefits online Thursday 18 September – 10.30am – 11.30am – Staying […]

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Libraries NI’s FREE Online Mindfulness programme

Don’t miss the next two series of Online Mindfulness covering Mindful Self Compassion and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Libraries NI’s FREE Online Mindfulness programme continues with a series of sessions focusing on Mindful Self Compassion, helping you develop a more supportive, gentle approach to your thoughts and emotions. Sign up here https://tinyurl.com/fblni-OnlineMindfulness2025

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Moving more can benefit your mental health

Regular physical activity isn’t just about feeling better physically, it also has a positive impact on mental health. A short walk, a swim, or even gentle stretching can make a real difference. # LivingWell #MoveMoreFeelBetter

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Social Walks

Garvagh Committee Cancer Research UK Date: 28th August 2025 Meeting point: Garvagh Bridge Car Park Time: 6.30pm ready to walk at 6.45pm

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Wellbeing workshops for young people @ King’s Trust

Do you know of any young people aged 16-30 who are not able to work or study? Wellbeing Workshop Kings Trust Wellbeing For Us The King’s Trust , in collaboration with Wellbeing for us, will be offering regular wellbeing workshops at our Belfast Centre from 4th September 2025. If you wish to refer someone who […]

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Two Day Solihull Foundation Training

Due to demand, we are delighted to be able to offer a Two Day Solihull Foundation in-person training on the 25th September and 2nd October 2025 . This is free to organisations who meet criteria to apply and are prepared to explore building capacity of the framework within their team. The Solihull approach is an […]

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