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Local Abbeyfield & Wesley residents celebrate national ‘Abbeyfield Week’
AW Ballymena resident Diana Benbow with family Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association (A&W) recently celebrated Abbeyfield Week (10-17...
Jun 28, 2024


Nature's Palette: Carnlough group dive into Hapa-Zome Creativity
The Carnlough group enjoying the creative workshop! The Culturally Creative Communities project, spearheaded by Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 17, 2024


Living Well Moyle and Armstrong Storytelling Trust connects older generation with creativity
The Culturally Creative Communities project, led by Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust in collaboration with Age NI Living Well Moyle...
Apr 12, 2024


Birthday girl Doreen celebrates 90th year with a heart-warming Easter message at Galgorm Care Home
90-year-old Doreen, a resident at Galgorm Care Home Galgorm Care Home, in partnership with Moorfields Primary School, has been awarded...
Mar 28, 2024


Armoy seniors craft chocolate heritage on the Causeway Coast!
In an inspiring collaboration aimed at celebrating cultural heritage and fostering intergenerational connections, the Causeway Coast &...
Mar 2, 2024


MEA Council greenlight £21M care home plans at former hotel in County Antrim
A planning application for change of use at the former Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus to a £21m care home was approved at a meeting of...
Feb 24, 2024


Painting the perfect picture at any age
Ballintoy Young at Heart group participated in a Watercolour Painting experience with Audrey Kyle at her Gobbins Économusée studio in...
Jan 28, 2024


Man in 70’s taken to hospital after assault during burglary at his Ballymena home
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following two recent burglaries in the local area. A police...
Dec 8, 2023


The Murlough Foundation helps to break down loneliness
Members of the community participating in set dancing classes organised by the Cushendun Association. The Murlough Fund, established by...
Dec 5, 2023


Choice marks 25th anniversary of sheltered living scheme in Larne
Pictured L-R is Choice tenant Jeff Shaw and Jessica McBride, Choice Scheme Co-Ordinator at Pound Green Court in Larne. Tenants and staff...
Nov 26, 2023


Up to £600 winter support for pensioners arriving in bank accounts
Pensioners across the country have started to receive up to £600 to help with energy bills this winter. Winter Fuel Payments – boosted...
Nov 25, 2023


Culturally creative communities connect older community in Causeway Coast & Glens
Carole O’Kane CCGHT, Tiérna Mullan CCGHT, Anne McCloskey, Age NI Living Well Moyle, Clare O’Neill Armstrong Storytelling Trust, Liz Weir...
Nov 15, 2023


Shared Lives launches providing support for older people in Northern Ireland
Members of the Shared Lives NI for Older People reference group. A service providing support for people aged 65 and over who may be...
Oct 29, 2023


Special event marks Victoria Court 30-year Anniversary
Choice Staff and Tenants celebrating Victoria Court’s 30th Anniversary. Staff and tenants from Victoria Court in the seaside town of...
Oct 23, 2023


Go Digital with free events across NI for Get Online Week 2023
Head of Civil Service Jayne Brady has launched Get Online Week 2023 activities in Northern Ireland, aimed at helping people get online...
Oct 14, 2023


New campaign aims to ‘empower older people’ to stay safe from scammers
A campaign has been launched today (13th October), to help empower older people and those who are not regularly online to stay safe...
Oct 13, 2023


Objections to Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over 60’s
Belfast Council has announced it will be objecting to a Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over...
Sep 10, 2023


easyJet appoints oldest cabin crew member into special new role ahead of her 73rd birthday
easyJet celebrating the birthday of Pam, a cabin crew member of 20 years, who is turning 73 in July 2023. (Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire)...
Jul 9, 2023


Dementia Action Week 2023 celebrated across Mid and East Antrim
Amanda Cotter (District Electoral Area Officer) with members from Ballymena faith groups who attended a Dementia Awareness training...
Jun 4, 2023


Local woman recalls 1953 Coronation on BBC 'Morning Live' show
In the run-up to the coronation of King Charles III, Iocal woman Eve Booker was surprised by a call from BBC One’s ‘Morning Live’ asking...
May 9, 2023
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