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Have you or do you know anyone who has been involved in a heritage project?
The Heritage Angel Awards NI will celebrate the efforts of local people, either individuals or groups who have saved historic buildings and places throughout Northern Ireland.

The Consumer Council helps cut the cost of the summer food shop

Curiosity is a brand new £2.5m partnership between BBC Children in Need and the Wellcome Trust which will use the power of informal science activities to create change for children and young people experiencing disadvantage in the UK.

The Consumer Council visit Castlederg High School to offer advice

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is lending a helping hand to raise awareness of cancer prevention at Michaela Foundation’s Summer Camps for girls.

The Consumer Council welcomes the outcome of the Final Determination from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Firmus Energy’s appeal against the Utility Regulator’s GD17 Price Control.

Belfast Met is all about making it easy for you to learn, with a huge choice of part-time courses that let you combine study with work, family and other commitments

Make the most of your summer with a range of short term courses to make it a season to remember. Have a go at a new hobby or return to a skill that you want to brush up on.

The best things in life are free, you say? We agree!! Here’s our list of the top things to do in Ireland this summer that won’t cost you a cent.

Friday, 7 July 2017 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Extras wanted for Cinemagic feature film Grace and Goliath on Monday 26th June at Odyssey Pavilion Belfast.

The Woodland Trust is urging tree lovers to stump up nominations for Northern Ireland’s Tree of the Year 2017.

The Community Foundation plans to take an in depth look over the next few months at how communities are managing when it comes to key issues around mental health and education.

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The Consumer Council working with Citizens Advice to improve online shoppers’ experience

The Consumer Council met recently with the Comber Commerce and Development Group to advise local business owners on how to save money on their water bills. The team identified over £2,000 in potential savings for those who attended.

10 October 2017 is World Mental Health Day and Action Mental Health is calling on schools to take part in the 5 Ways to Well-being Challenge.

The CineSeekers Film Club host monthly screenings for young people, presenting a diverse and varied range of international children’s films.

The Media Grant Scheme of the Community Relations Council 2017 is available to support a range of media projects. The range of media products that may be supported include digital content projects, infographics, television, radio, video and podcasts.

Projects supporting people with learning disabilities are set to benefit with grants of up to £10,000 each available from a funding pot worth £50,000.

The SHS Group took part in a national week of volunteering organised by Business in the Community. During ‘Give & Gain’ Week last month (15th–19thMay), each division across the SHS Group got an insight into the power of volunteering.

The Great Big Walk arrived in Glenariff having set out on 29 May from Yorkshire on a UK wide adventure, connecting people and celebrating community all along the way. Funded by National lottery it highlights the community spirit that exists in the UK.

Churches and faith groups in Northern Ireland are missing out on funding opportunities to support new and existing projects according to a local charity.

Karen Brown's son Tom was diagnosed with cancer when he was 4 weeks ago.Karen is sharing her story as part of Cancer Fund for Children’s Summer Appeal, to encourage local people to donate whatever they can to support families like hers.

NOW Group, a social enterprise that supports people with learning difficulties and autism into jobs with a future, has won the title of Social Enterprise of the Year at the Belfast Business Awards hosted by Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce.