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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

‘If These Walls Could Talk” – Call for Local Stories The Eastside Lives (Bangor) project are calling for stories for the Oral History collection.  Do you or a loved one have a story to tell on your memories of the Old Market House? What are your memories of living, working or visiting central Bangor? We

Join Our Georgian Tea Party @ The Old Market House Our heritage group, founded through the Eastside Lives (Bangor) project, are hosting a Georgian themed tea party at the Old Market House in Bangor. Friday 20th September, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm For more information on the Eastside Lives project contact Susan on 91478292 or

Eastside Lives (Bangor) Heritage Group Visit Templemore Baths Our heritage group, founded through the Eastside Lives (Bangor) project, today had the pleasure of visiting the newly restored Templemore Baths in Belfast, a historic gem that has been beautifully preserved and brought back to life, championed by the local East Belfast community over the past decades.

European Heritage Open Days – The Old Market House The Eastside Lives (Bangor) project, together with Kilcooley Women’s Centre are inviting everyone to come along to The Old Market House in Bangor, as part of European Heritage Open Days on 14th and 15th September 2024. As part of the event, the building will be open