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KWC Supporting People via their Bangor Social Supermarket

Bridging the Gap: How Social Supermarkets Champion Food Security for Vulnerable Communities In a world of plenty, it’s a sobering reality that many still struggle to put food on the table. Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, impacting countless individuals and families globally. Yet, amidst this challenge, there shines hope: social supermarkets. These innovative establishments …

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KWC Showcase at the Ards North Down Social Enterprise Engagement Event 26 April 2026

KWC participated in the Ards North Down Social Enterprise event held at SERC. Delivered by the Social Enterprise team in NI Housing Executive, the event brought together key players who work in the sector, to discuss potential funding and mentoring support available for start up and growth social enterprise operations. NIHE showcased several of their …

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Chair of NI Housing Executive (Nicole Lappin) visits KWC at Kilcooley Square

NI Housing Executive Chair, Nicole Lappin, Explores Kilcooley Women’s Centre’s Impact Today, Kilcooley Women’s Centre in Bangor had the honor of hosting a VIP guest – Nicole Lappin, the Chair of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). The visit was a testament to the critical work being done at the centre to support NIHE tenants …

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World Laughter Day

Laughing can instantly help reduce stress History of World Laughter Day Dr. Madan Kataria, a family doctor in India, founded the Laughter Yoga movement, as he believed in the theory that a person’s facial expressions can influence their emotions. This inspired him to create World Laughter Day in 1998, in an effort to bring people …

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KWC Speaking at the Department for Foreign Affairs Reconciliation Fund Conference – 16 March 2024

Kilcooley Women’s Centre were delighted to be invited to join the Panel Discussion  at the Department for Foreign Affairs (DFA) 2024 Reconciliation Fund Conference held at the prestigious Dublin Castle on April 16, 2024. Represented by Lynne Bloomfield, Head of Business Services and Corporate Development, and Alison Blayney, CEO, the organization showcased its innovative approaches …

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SWIRL launch

Launch of the National lottery funded SWIRL project Welcome to the official launch of the SWIRL project – an exciting initiative set to transform the lives of women in our borough over the next three years. Thanks to generous funding from the National Lottery, this ground breaking project promises a wealth of opportunities and activities …

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KWC Welcomes Susan Picken to the Team

Heritage Boost for Bangor Preserving Bangor’s Heritage: A New Chapter Begins Introduction: Exciting news is on the horizon for Bangor as Kilcooley Women’s Centre celebrates a successful funding bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in the preservation and celebration of Bangor’s rich heritage and …

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Kilcooley Health Fair 2024 – Celebrating Wellbeing

Empowering Wellness: A Recap of the Successful Community Health Fair in Kilcooley and Bangor Recently, Kilcooley Women’s Centre, in collaboration with the Kilcooley Health Improvement Partnership, spearheaded a cross sectoral wellbeing initiative aimed at promoting healthy living in Kilcooley and Bangor. The Community Health Fair, held at the KWC Square One complex in Kilcooley estate, …

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