News & Events
Heritage Visit Planned to Templemore Baths, Belfast 08 August
Heritage Group Announce Visit to Templemore Baths ** PLEASE NOTE THIS TRIP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. MIN AGE 16+ ** Road Trip! Come with …
KWC July Holiday Closures
July Holiday Closure Details The office and programmes will be closed Friday 12th July – Monday 15th July (inclusive) for the Bank Holiday weekend.We reopen …
KWC Successful Bid to Hubbub FoodHub Programme
The KWC Wellbeing Team are delighted to announce the partnership with Hubbubb as part of their FoodHub, Community Fridge and Regional Food Hubble. Hubbub is …
KWC Community Cafe Business Plan Launched
The KWC Social Enterprise Development Team today launched the Kilcooley Community Cafe Business Plan. Building on the success of the Bangor Social Supermarket, based at …
KWC Congratulates Alex Easton MP
KWC sends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected MP for North Down, Alex Easton. Alex has been a long time supporter of the women’s …
Social Farms & Gardens Support KWC Summer Activity Programme
KWC are delighted to be once again working with Social Farms and Gardens to support our summer activity ‘Summer Splash’ during July and August. …
KWC Meets With Cross Border Partners in Dublin
Alison and Sarah visited Dublin over several days, to improve the engagement with our Cross Border partners in advance of launching new cross border initiatives. …
Tracy Harrison Wins Inspirational Foster Carer of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that Tracy Harrison has won the Inspirational Foster Carer of the Year award at the local Women’s Magazine Inspirational Women …
Deputy First Minister Visits KWC Projects
Deputy First Minister Visits KWC Supported by Stephen Dunne MLA, Emma Little Pengelly, the Deputy First Minister of the NI Assembly, visited KWC to see …
Early Bird Bookings Open for Crafters at our Christmas Fair
Christmas Switch On 2024 – Christmas Fair Bookings are now open for Early Bird reservations for the Christmas Craft Fair in Bangor during the Christmas …
Sign Up for Our New Heritage Project “Eastside Lives”
As part of the Sea Bangor Summer Festival, held in the centre of Bangor, KWC will be launching the new heritage engagement project, “Eastside Lives”. …
Summer Scheme 2024 Now Fully Booked
Summer Scheme 2024: Fully Booked and Hugely Popular! We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Scheme 2024 has been met with unprecedented enthusiasm and …
Heritage Project Visits the Mount Stewart Estate
A Serene Heritage Trip for Women at Mount Stewart Estate Nestled on the picturesque Ards Peninsula, Mount Stewart Estate offers an idyllic escape for women …
Registration Opens for our *BEST EVER* Kilcooley Summer Scheme !
***SUMMER SCHEME ANNOUNCEMENT*** Summer Scheme – Summer Splash AdventureDates: week beginning 29th July running for 4 weeks Monday to Friday 10am until 3pmLunch providedRegistration day …
KWC Join the NI Housing Executive ‘Housing Community Network’
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Joins NI Housing Community Network to Build Better Community Relations and Support Public Housing Residents in Ards & North Down We …
KWC Launch Women’s Manifesto for the Westminster Election 2024
Women’s Manifesto for Westminster Elections 2024: Empowering Women in North Down As we approach the Westminster elections in 2024, Kilcooley Women’s Centre is proud to …
KWC Westminster Hustings Event in Partnership with Bangor Chamber of Commerce – 20 June 2024
Empowering Voices: Political Hustings Event for Westminster Elections 2024 Kilcooley Women’s Centre, in partnership with the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the …
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Welcomes Appointment to Ards North Down Police and Community Safety Partnership
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Welcomes Their Appointment to Ards North Down Police and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) We are delighted to announce that Kilcooley Women’s Centre …
KWC Announce the 2024 Summer Splash Holiday Scheme
Exciting Launch of Our 2024 Summer Scheme for Children! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Summer Scheme, a four-week adventure designed …
Women’s Centre Team Meet Deputy First Minister
Alison and Tracy were delighted to meet up with the Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly during a recent visit to the Houses of Parliament in …
Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland
Murder of Kathryn Parton – Urgent Need to Address Violence Against Women and Girls in Northern Ireland In the wake of the recent tragic murder …
KWC Promoting Social Enterprise & Social Value in Westminster
KWC were thrilled to participate in the annual NI Trade Event in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster! This prestigious event presents an incredible opportunity for …
Registering for a Postal Vote for the Westminster Election – 04 July 2024
How to Get a Postal or Proxy Vote in Northern Ireland for the 4 July Westminster Election The upcoming Westminster election on 4 July is …
Summer Planters Workshop – Promoting Positive Physical & Mental Wellbeing
Embracing the Benefits of Therapeutic Horticulture: Join Our Summer Baskets Workshop Series! As the warm embrace of summer envelops us, there’s no better time to …
Join the KWC Team – We Are Recruiting a Social Supermarket Team Colleague
We Are Recruiting ! Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Social Supermarket Team Colleague Click the link to our vacancy …
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 …
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 …
Nowhere to Run To – Domestic Abuse Fundraising Fun-Run June 2024
Nowhere To Run To – Fundraising Fun Run in Ward Park Sunday 2 June 2024 Membership of the South Eastern Domestic Violence Partnership is calling …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New Fund for Nourish Community Kitchen
We are delighted to have been successful in our bid for one of the McAdam Community Investment Scheme Grants. The grant will fund our new …
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 …
HM Queen Invites KWC to her Hillsborough Castle Reading Rooms Event
Kilcooley Women’s Centre were privileged to be invited to attend a prestigious event at Hillsborough Castle, hosted by none other than HM Queen Camilla herself. …
Minister for communities visits KWC
Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis Gordon Lyons MLA visited KILCOOLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE in Bangor today (13 March 2023)to see at first hand the programmes …
KWC celebrates International women’s day
Biggest turn out yet to celebrate women On March 8th, 2024, the First Church in Bangor became a beacon of celebration and empowerment as over …
Join the KWC Team – We Are Recruiting a Heritage Engagement Officer
We Are Recruiting ! ** UPDATE ** Vacancy Filled Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Heritage Engagement Officer. Click the link …
KWC Social Enterprise & Sustainability Good Practice Visit to Slovenia
Learning from the Best: Kilcooley Women’s Centre Visits Zalec, Slovenia for Social Enterprise and Sustainability Expertise Kilcooley Women’s Centre recently had the incredible opportunity to …
Queen Bee Community Cafe in Development
Buzzing with Purpose: Queen Bee Community Cafe We will soon be welcoming the public and our service users to the Queen Bee Community Cafe, where …
KWC Host Regional Conference on Awareness of Digital Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control
Shedding Light on Digital Domestic Abuse: A Regional Conference Hosted by Kilcooley Women’s Centre Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) played host to a pivotal regional conference …
KWC Turkey drive supports families at Christmas
KWC Distributes support to families Christmas Dinners KWC following a successful application to the Ards and North Down Borough Council Hardship Fund, were pleased to …
KWC Visit Palace of Westminster for the Bond Street Awards 2023
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Honored at Bond Street Awards: Celebrating Business and Enterprise Excellence in the UK Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) had the honour of attending …
Community Fridge – Christmas Food Drive
‘Spreading Joy: The Power of Giving to a Community Fridge This Christmas’ As the festive season approaches, we are filled with warmth and the spirit …
KWC Launch the 2023-2024 ‘One Stop Shop’ Tackling Domestic Abuse
Announcing the Launch of the 2023- 2024 One Stop Shop Service for Women Facing Domestic Abuse in Ards and North Down Kilcooley Women’s Centre is …
KWC Attend ‘Let Her In’ International Networking Seminar in Reus, Spain
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Engages in International Gender Equality Event in Reus, Spain Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) had the privilege of participating in an enlightening international …
KWC Appointed to Peace Plus Partnership as Women’s Sector Representatives
The KWC offices and branches will be closed on Friday 12th July and Monday 15th July for the July Bank Holiday period. Services re-open as …
Love is in the Air!
Love is in the Air! Love is in the air at KWC! We’ve kicked off our Valentines fun with our ‘Valentine’s Planters’ class where the …
House of Dolls is Buzzing!
House of Dolls is Buzzing! It’s been a busy week at the KWC House of Dolls. On Monday we welcomed students to our new ‘Intro to …
KWC in Bulgaria for Training
KWC in Bulgaria for Training Kilcooley Women’s Centre visited the city of Ruse in Bulgaria as part of the Erasmus+ ‘We-Get’ project. This project is …
KWC Christmas Fair 2022
KWC Christmas Fair 2022 KWC hosted their anual Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December. It was a huge success with local crafters in attendance as well as our very …
Final Meeting Erasmus Smart 4 Inclusion Project
Final Meeting Erasmus Smart 4 Inclusion Project Final Meeting Erasmus Smart 4 Inclusion Project
Erasmus+ Visit to Suceava, Romania
Erasmus+ Visit to Suceava, Romania Erasmus+ Visit to Suceava, Romania
Jubilee Party Announced
Jubilee Party Announced KWC are delighred to receive funding from Ards North Down Borough Council to host a Platinum Jubilee party. The event will be …
KWC Appointed to Peace Plus Partnership as Women’s Sector Representative
Kilcooley Women’s Centre Joins Ards North Down Peace Plus Partnership We are delighted that Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) has been appointed to the Ards North …
Watercolour Class makes great progress
Watercolour Class makes great progress Some fantastic progress being made already by our watercolour beginners! Thanks to Ashleighs Attic This course was funded through VersusArthritis
KWC Meets NI Secretary of State
KWC Meets NI Secretary Of State Alison Blayney, CEO, met with Rt. Hon. Brandon Lewis MP to discuss the recent announcement of the successful KWC bid …