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Eden Project Communities

Eden Project Communities are inviting people across Northern Ireland to join with them to make June the Month of Community with The Big Lunch. www.thebiglunch.com
Celpark plans for replacement Asda in Downpatrick has received overwhelming support
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There is overwhelming support for the building of a replacement Asda superstore and adjacent retail units together with a new petrol station with shop at Ballydugan Retail Park in Downpatrick.
Mackies Belfast masterplan by Matthew LLoyd Architects
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Human rights campaigners begin Belfast City Council’s public consultation process on plans for thousands of jobs, 750 homes, sustainable energy and a city farm.
Pictured left to right: William Steele, Director of Power NI Customer Solutions, Ashleigh O’Neill, Senior Marketing & Communications Executive at Power NI, Mike Ellicock, Chief Executive of Plain Numbers, Gwyneth Compston, CSR Manager at Power NI.
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Open Strategic Communications

Northern Ireland’s leading electricity provider, Power NI, is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), in order to raise awareness of digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Staff from Pinsent Masons’ Belfast office pictured with Cancer Focus NI’s Corporate Fundraising Officer Meg McKeown ahead of ‘Take Over Day’ on Friday, May 24. They are (from left): Gill Warwick, Megan Kernohan, Donna Matchett, Stephen Rodgers, Meg McKeown (Cancer Focus NI), Joanna Robinson, Sarah Connolly, Michael Cahill, Deirdre Cormican, Alex Craig, and Jodie Rankin.
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Open Strategic Communications

Some of the sharpest legal minds from Pinsent Masons’ Belfast office will swap the office for the storeroom this month as part of a province-wide fundraising effort for Cancer Focus NI.
Jim Dennison, Chief Executive of Simon Community NI
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Open Strategic Communications

A new poll commissioned by the Simon Communities of Ireland and Simon Community NI has revealed the issue of hidden homelessness is a growing problem that currently affects more than 30,000 households across the island of Ireland.
Valiryo in-shower all-body dryer in use at FAEMA Mental Health
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ENHANCING AUTONOMY AND SAFETY AT FAEMA MENTAL HEALTH WITH VALIRYO In an ongoing commitment to prioritize the well-being and independence of individuals in supervised housing, FAEMA Mental Health sought innovative solutions to address the daily challenges
Jaclyn Coulter, Human Resources Manager, Belfast International Airport, Deborah Harris Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Belfast International Airport and Harriett Roberts, Director of Growth and Engagement, Simon Community NI.
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Open Strategic Communications

• The VINCI UK Foundation was set up to support projects that promote social cohesion and fight exclusion. • Local Charities based in Northern Ireland are nominated by Belfast International Airport staff in annual funding programme.
Dr Lucy Johnstone
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‘Curious minds’ workshop with Dr Lucy Johnstone to explore emotional distress and provide more ‘hopeful narratives’ to failed ‘medical model’
From left Professor Deepa Mann-Kler (CEO, Neon & Ulster University professor), Linda Campbell (chair, Hope 4 ME & Fibro), Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy, Joan McParland MBE (Hope 4 ME & Fibro founder) and Julie Reid (deputy head of services, Libraries NI)
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Excalibur Press

Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy has launched the powerful Discover ME campaign which begins on World ME Day (12th May).
Deirdre Robb, Belfast Exposed’s CEO was joined by representatives of the artistic groups, to launch the gala at Belfast City Hall where the event will take place on Thursday, 6th June.
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Belfast Exposed

As part of a year-long programme for Belfast Exposed’s 40th anniversary, a black-tie gala event will take place in City Hall on June 6th.
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The Open University

The Open Societal Challenges (OSC) Online Platform aims enable those outside The Open University to connect with our researchers on society’s most pressing issues.
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Coalition of Christian Voices Against Poverty in Northern Ireland

Setting the agenda!
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Eden Project Communities

Derry’s event will shine a light on impactful projects already making a difference locally and provide practical workshops and plenty of creative ideas for injecting community spirit where you live.
Green and Blue logo with teacups and cakes asking people to sign up to The Big Lunch with the offer of vouchers to help events.
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Eden Project Communities

100 x £20 Food Vouchers giveaway, perfect for Volunteers Week and Month of Community celebrations. Simply sign up at www.thebiglunch.com and put your plans on the map.
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Eden Project Communities

The Big Lunch, surplus food charity, FareShare and City & Guilds have joined forces to launch special award celebrating community worth £5000. More at https://www.edenprojectcommunities.com/sharing-tables-award
Laura McLean, Head of NI at Synechron, TechFoundHer Founder Mairin Murray, Deputy Lord Mayor Áine Groogan and Tina Calder, Chief Vision Officer at Excalibur Press
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Excalibur Press

TechFoundHer AI Roadshow takes place at The MAC, Belfast later this month.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Over 100 skin cancers detected throughout Northern Ireland.
Pictured from left to right: Barry Rogan from Power NI and Gayle Bunting, CEO of Invisible Traffick
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Open Strategic Communications

A charity established with the purpose of combating the problem of human trafficking at a local level has received crucial support from Power NI – Northern Ireland’s largest electricity supplier.
Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Ryan Murphy is pictured with Sharon Traynor, Radius Housing; Lisa Hull, Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Tammy Rountree, Connswater; Gordon Crozier, Apex Housing; Jennifer Cuthbert, Radius Housing; and Jonathan McAlpin, East Belfast Enterprise. www.eastbelfast.org.
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Two three storey ‘parachute cloth’ style murals have been installed by East Belfast Enterprise
Jonathan McAlpin, Chief Executive of East Belfast Enterprise, is pictured with new board members Gareth Robinson and Beverley Brown. www.eastbelfast.org
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East Belfast Enterprise has welcomed two new board members, Beverley Brown and Gareth Robinson.
PMVA Trainer Course
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Abertay International Training Ltd

This accredited Level 3 PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Trainer Course over 3 days will qualify you to teach both the 1 day and 2 day awards in PMVA. Trainer courses held in Belfast as well as London, Manchester and Glasgow et
Pictured with Second Comber Boys’ Brigade members is Energia Group representative Lauren Donnelly and Stephen Cowden (Second Comber Boys’ Brigade Captain).
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Open Strategic Communications

Second Comber Boys’ Brigade have found the back of the net this week after it received a donation for £300 from the leading provider of energy in Ireland as part of its Helping Hands initiative.
MindWise
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Having already raised over £160k, the car dealership has pledged continued support for a further two years to the Beyond Bricks Programme which benefits schools across NI.
Re-imagining Volunteering for Broader Participation
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Volunteer Now

As involvement in formal volunteering decreases, and people seek more informal and flexible ways to contribute to their causes, charities need to adjust to this challenge.