Kilcooley Women's Centre, incorporating their Bangor Women's Centre&the Ards North Down Women's Centres supporting families. Youtube - Kilcooleywomenscentre.
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Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
With all the other news going on today we should pause & take a moment to think about Sarah Montgomery & her family. The details from court today are hard to read. ๐๐ป๐ rte.ie/news/2026/0925/159300โฆ
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Superb night @KilcooleyWC 30th Anniversary Dinner. Thank you for all the work you do and the significant, positive impact you have on women lives in our Borough๐๐ Hereโs to the next 30๐พ
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โน๏ธ Sharing for information purposes โน๏ธ
๐จ UK-Wide Emergency Alert Test โ This Sunday at 3pm ๐จ
At 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September, the UK Government will run a test of the Emergency Alerts system.
๐ฑ Most 4G/5G phones and tablets will:
โข Make a loud siren-like sound
โข Vibrate
โข Show a message confirming itโs only a test
๐ No action is needed. It will last about 10 seconds.
โ๏ธ If you need to, you can opt out in your phoneโs notification settings under Emergency Alerts (e.g. โSevere Alertsโ / โExtreme Alertsโ).
โน๏ธ More info: gov.uk/alerts
Please share this post to spread the wordโespecially with family, neighbours, or anyone who might be alarmed by the sudden alert.
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
The @OfficeforSandS is currently running a campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to babies associated with sleep products.
#BabySafeAsleep #BuySafe
๐งธProtect your baby when shopping online. For advice on buying products for babies to sleep with, visit:
nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/bโฆ
#BuySafe #BabySafeAsleep
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Four videos have been showcased at todayโs launch event. They will be advertised on all social media channels - please share far & wide.
This behaviour makes us all uncomfortable but, would you speak up?
They have it. We all have it. The Power to Change. orlo.uk/Yxavt
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
We believe passionately in the importance of community-owned heritage. Our CEO, @MEMckeague, is one of many leaders calling on the government to introduce a new tranche of community ownership funding and support to sit alongside the #CommunityRightToBuy.
Read the letter. โฌ๏ธ
Today the Chancellor is talking about growth.
We've joined forces with leaders locally and nationally to make a clear call to back community ownership and drive growth people can see and feel in their local area.
Read our letter ๐๏ธ
powertochange.org.uk/evidencโฆ
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Please know that if youโre experiencing domestic abuse that you are not alone, specialist support services are available to help you break free from the cycle of abuse.
For more info visitโก๏ธwomensaidni.org
ALT If you're experiencing domestic abuse, support services are here to help you. Find your local Women's Aid group: womensaidni.org If you are in danger contact the PSNI immediately by dialing '999'. When prompted by the call operator to do so, hit '55' on your keypad if you are unable to speak. 24 hour domestic & sexual abuse helpline, operated by Nexus NI, on 0808 802 1414.
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
We receive a call every 17 minutes related to domestic abuse.
If you are feeling trapped in an abusive relationship, help & support is available to you.
Contact police on 101 or reach out to @dsahelpline on 0808 802 1414.
Always dial 999 in an emergency.
#OpSeasonsGreetings
ALT Domestic abuse is never acceptable.
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Domestic / Sexual Violence - Weโre heading into the most difficult time of year for many. Help is available 24/7
Phone 0808 802 1414 or ring the police and hit 55 on your keypad if you are unable to speak
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Limavady - a man who choked his partner and pulled clumps of hair as he repeatedly slammed her head against a toilet has avoided jail @BelTel
A judge said while โthe custody threshold is certainly passed, Iโm prepared to give him the opportunity to prove himselfโ given he recently underwent inpatient treatment for addiction.
A thug who choked his partner and pulled clumps of hair as he repeatedly slammed her head against a toilet has narrowly avoided jail. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/โฆ
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Calling FE students๐ฃTake part in the #StudyUSA programme ๐บ๐ธ!
Open to those in the 1st year of an HND or Foundation Degree, or the 2nd year of undergraduate study.
Youโll receive a ยฃ1k bursary & spend a year studying in the US!
Apply by 5 Jan ๐nireland.britishcouncil.org/โฆ
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Information from @Age_NI about Pension Credit.
Receiving pension credits will allow those who are eligible to continue to get paid the Winter Fuel Payment.
If you could be eligible for Pension Credit, the deadline to apply is this Saturday, 21 December ๐
Use our benefits calculator to see what benefits you might be entitled to and to check if you are eligible for Pension Credit: ageni.org/calculator
Or call our free advice line: 0808 808 7575
ALT Age NI logo, pension credit deadline infographic with blue and white text boxes and icons megaphone icon: "5 days to go: Pension credit deadline 21 December" "apply now to make sure you are receiving the benefits that you are entitled to, including the Winter Fuel Payment." "Call our free advice line: 0808 808 7575." phone icon
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Interested in finding out more about our English Language Assistant programme?
Join us tomorrow, Wed 11 Dec at 17:00 GMT for a free webinar.
Listen to insights from former assistants regarding their experiences & ask any questions you may have. Sign up โก๏ธbritishcouncil.org/study-worโฆ
Our English Language Assistants programme is now open!
Apply to teach in one of 10 destinations around the world, develop your skills & boost your CV.
Deadline 30 Jan โก๏ธ britishcouncil.org/study-worโฆ
Eligibility criteria apply
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Nominations are being sought from schools, sports clubs, individuals and members of the public to nominate the sporting stars of Ards and North Down for this year's Sports Awards.
Nominations are NOW OPEN and close at 12noon on Friday 10 January 2025.
leisureardsandnorthdown.com/โฆ
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Our English Language Assistants programme is now open!
Apply to teach in one of 10 destinations around the world, develop your skills & boost your CV.
Deadline 30 Jan โก๏ธ britishcouncil.org/study-worโฆ
Eligibility criteria apply
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
๐โ๏ธ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ โ๏ธ๐
At last nights Full Council meeting I was delighted to second the proposed amendment put forward by my colleague @carlmcclean that-
โ๐จ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง, ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ-๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐.โ
The Sea Bangor Festival is of great financial benefit not only to traders/local businesses but to our City as a whole.
Glad that a report will now be brought back exploring ways this fantastic event can proceed in the May-August 2025 Council Events Programme.
#SeaBangor
ALT Sea Bangor Festival Logo
ALT Bangor Marina
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
Newtownards Christmas Light Switch On
Saturday 30 November | 10am-7pm | Switch On 6pm, Conway Square
Christmas market & shopping | Christmas Passport Trail | Festive fun | Weekly market moved to Kennel Lane
Full details ๐ bit.ly/49rOk0P
ALT Conway Square Newtownards with CHristmas lights and crowds
ALT Blue gold and silver Christmas stars and bauble. Blue Background. Text in gold and white says Festive and Fun. NEwtownards Town Centres Saturday 30 November 10am to 7pm, with Lights switch on at 6pm.
ALT Two young boys, in Christmas jumpers and santa hats, are holding red and green wrapped presents under the town Christmas tree.
Kilcooley and Ards North Down Womens Centre retweeted
We are interested in your feedback on the draft Leisure Strategy, Getting Active, staying Active
Read more and complete the survey at ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/leisโฆ
Consultation on the draft Leisure Strategy will close on the 13th December 2024
ALT Purple background with outlines of people taking part in sport. WHite text in a speech bubble reads Have your say to develop a new council leisure strategy - complete our online questionnaire.
