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One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 15 October 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024, 10am – Noon at the Old Market House, 77 Main Street Bangor (the former Danske Bank). Help and support on legal issues, housing queries, […]

KWC HOSTS THE KILCOOLEY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP KWC hosted the Kilcooley Health Improvement Partnership in their Queen B Cafe at Kilcooley Square. This consortia brings together a range of health and wellbeing providers, statutory agencies, community and voluntary sector and local schools to address deep rooted health inequalities in the area. Partners include: Ards North

One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 08 October 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will be held Tuesday 08 October 2024, 10am – Noon at KWC, 1 Kilcooley Square Bangor. Help and support on legal issues, housing queries, support on benefits and debt, with assistance

Join Us on Exploring Heritage Trip to Historic St Georges Market, Belfast As part of the Eastside Lives Bangor project, to encourage and support people exploring heritage, we will be visiting the historic St Georges Market in Belfast.   For more information watch our social media pages, or contact Susan on 028 91 478292. Online

Obituary – Gina Murray 03 October 2024 Obituary: Gina Murray (1947 – 2024) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gina Murray on 3rd October 2024. A beloved volunteer and integral member of Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) for over 15 years, Gina was a tireless advocate and leader in supporting older

KWC Launch New Lottery Funding Programme KWC were delighted to host the Ards & North Down launch of the National Lottery Community Fund (Northern Ireland) and their new funding programme ‘Strengthening Communities”. This new fund, which opens in late October 2024 will enable projects to be submitted for up to £500,000 funding over a period

BARISTA BAR REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED QUEEN B Community Café: A Warm Hub to Reduce Isolation, Support Victims of Domestic Abuse, and Provide Crisis Assistance At the heart of Kilcooley Square community lies a vital resource designed to help those who need it most: our Community Café. This safe, welcoming space aims to

KWC ATTENDS NI COMMUNITY FRIDGE EVENT Community Fridge Networking Event in Belfast: Building Resilience and Sustainability Together KWC were delighted to attend the NI networking and engagement event cantred around the Community Fridge movement. Hosted by Hubbub and the Community Fridge Network, this event was a significant milestone in strengthening community resilience and sustainability across

Legal Guides – Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse Helpful guides have been produced by the Police & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to provide an overview of the criminal and civil law surrounding domestic abuse in Northern Ireland. Click Legal Remedies – full guidance – Final July 2024 (3) for the full document “Domestic and Sexual

Heritage Best Practice Visit – Ormeau Baths Belfast   Belfast, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to many remarkable heritage sites, each with its unique story. Among these, the Ormeau Baths Complex stands out as a testament to the city’s rich industrial past and its dynamic transformation into a hub for innovation