KWC News

Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr With Local Muslim Business Leaders and Families On March 21, 2026, Kilcooley Women’s Centre brought the community together at the Old Market House for a vibrant Eid al Fitr celebration, marking the end of Ramadan with incredible food donated by local hospitality businesses, traditional music and dance, henna tattoos, and crafts for children. […]

Bangor Remembers – Poppy Installation – Lets Get Knitting! We are working with our talented team of creatives to design the Poppy Installation.  Our wonderful craft tutor Elaine Munn has recommended the patterns below to create a range of poppies to create an interesting and varied field of poppies.  Please download the pattern and when

Shamrockin ! Happy St Patricks Day 2026 from KWC Our St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Old Market House on Friday the 13th March was a wonderful showcase of local talent, culture, and community spirit. The day came alive with the beautiful harmonies of the Uka-ladies our Ukulele group, led by the fantastic Ray who

KWC Launch ‘Under One Roof’ Equality for Women of Ards & North Down Campaign Page under construction please come back soon!

KWC Mentoring and Networking for Women in Community Leadership, Ards & North Down KWC Team Visit Portaferry – Planning Partnerships Page is under construction please come back soon !

KWC at DFC Celebration in Ballymena Celebrating Success: KWC Represents the Bangor NRP at Department for Communities Capital Projects Celebration Event in Ballymena Representatives from Kilcooley Women’s Centre had the privilege of attending the Department for Communities Capital Projects celebration event, held in the ECOS Centre in Ballymena. It was an afternoon of inspiration,  hosted

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 Celebrating Women, Celebrating Community: KWC Marks International Women’s Day 2026 Friday 6th March 2026 | The Old Market House, Bangor There was a special energy in the air on Friday 6th March as Kilcooley Women’s Centre welcomed members, friends, and supporters to the historic Old Market House in Bangor for

Women in Community Leadership Working Together in Dublin Building Bridges, Sharing Stories: Reflecting on a Impactful Good Relations Trip to Dublin This week, our fantastic group of women community leaders from across the Ards and North Down Borough set off on a journey not just of miles, but of connection and possibility.  This was our

Bangor Social Supermarket @ Kilcooley – Christmas Dinner Delivery The festive season, often painted as a time of joy and plenty, can be a period of immense pressure and anxiety for families facing financial hardship. The weight of expectation, the soaring costs of a traditional meal, and the fear of not being able to provide

Christmas Family Festival – A Magical Day for Bangor https://vimeo.com/1140420731?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci The Old Market House  was bursting with festive spirit on Saturday as more than 2,800 people — children, families, neighbours, and friends — came together for our Christmas Family Festival. The afternoon was packed with activities, excitement, and plenty of Christmas cheer as we built