
EU Projects
Love is in the Air!
House of Dolls is Buzzing!
KWC in Bulgaria for Training
KWC Christmas Fair 2022
Final Meeting Erasmus Smart 4 Inclusion Project
Erasmus+ Visit to Suceava, Romania
Jubilee Party Announced
Watercolour Class makes great progress
KWC Meets NI Secretary of State





KWC Team Meets the IrishTánaiste
KWC Meets the Tainiste in the Dail As guests of the Anglo Irish Friendship Group, the team from Kilcooley Women’s Centre had the privilege of

Testimonial – Support During Storm Éowyn
Testimonial – Support During Storm Éowyn We were delighted to hear from our service users who had reached out for support during the recent storm

KWC Partner with Council to Promote the Change Fund – Ending Violence Against Women & Girls
KWC Partner with Council to Promote the Change Fund – Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Kilcooley Women’s Centre Joins Forces to Deliver the Momentum

Introducing the KWC Community Fridge
Introducing the KWC Community Fridge – Open to All Introducing Our Community Fridge: Supporting the Community, Reducing Waste Many of you are familiar with our

KWC Successful Bid to Dormant Accounts – Access to Resilience Fund
KWC FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT – DORMANT ACCOUNTS We are delighted to finally be able to announce our successful bid to the National Lottery Community Fund –

Alison Wins Bond Street Award for Outstanding Work in Community and Social Enterprise
Alison Wins Bond Street Award for Outstanding Work in Community and Social Enterprise We are thrilled to announce that Alison has been honoured with a

Successful Christmas Switch On Event 23 November 2024
A Festive Celebration at the Old Market House A Festive Celebration at the Old Market House The Old Market House in Bangor came alive with

KWC Welcome Our Muslim Sisters from Ards North Down
WARM UP FOR WINTER WITH KILCOOLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION For more information contact Dawn or Rhianna on 028 91 478292

Winter Warmer Wellbeing Week @ KWC
WARM UP FOR WINTER WITH KILCOOLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION For more information contact Dawn or Rhianna on 028 91 478292

One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse Clinic 29 October 2024
One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 29 October 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will

Drop in Baby Clinic – With Trust Health Visitor Michelle Mitchell
HOOKED ON CROCHET – INTERGENERATIONAL CLASSES Community Baby Clinic Drop-In: Extra Support for Parents We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Community Baby Clinic Drop-In! Whether

Intergenerational Crochet Club
HOOKED ON CROCHET – INTERGENERATIONAL CLASSES INTERGENERATIONAL CROCHET CLUB We’re delighted to announce the start of our new crochet class, beginning on 11th November from

Upcoming Heritage Visit Opportunities
UPCOMING HERITAGE VISIT OPPORTUNITIES Heritage Engagement Upcoming Opportunities Heritage for All: Why Engaging in Heritage Matters for Everyone Heritage plays a vital role in shaping

Crochet – Crafternoons with KWC
LEARN TO CROCHET – KILCOOLEY CRAFTERNOONS Crochet for Wellbeing: Unwind, Create, and Connect! We’re delighted to announce the start of our new crochet class, beginning

SONGBIRDS – Community Choir for Wellbeing
SONGBIRDS – COMMUNITY CHOIR FOR WELLBEING SONGBIRDS – Community Choir for Wellbeing Joining a choir offers significant benefits for well-being, both mentally and physically. Engaging

Monday Club – Support for Over 50s is Back !
MONDAY CLUB – SUPPORTING OVER 50s KWC are pleased to announce the return of the KWC Monday Club, which provides support for the over 50s

One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse Clinic 15 October 2024
One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 15 October 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will

KWC Host the Kilcooley Health Improvement Consortium
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

One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse Clinic 08 October 2024
One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 08 October 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will

Exploring Heritage – Trip to Historic St Georges Market, Belfast
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

Obituary Gina Murray 03 October 2024
Obituary – Gina Murray 03 October 2024 Obituary: Gina Murray (1947 – 2024) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gina

KWC Help Launch National Lottery Community Fund ‘Strengthening Communities”
KWC Launch New Lottery Funding Programme KWC were delighted to host the Ards & North Down launch of the National Lottery Community Fund (Northern Ireland)

KWC Barista Bar Helps Reduce Isolation
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

KWC Attend the NI Community Fridge Event in Belfast
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

Legal Guides – Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Legal Guides – Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse Helpful guides have been produced by the Police & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to provide an

Heritage Best Practice Visit – Ormeau Baths Belfast
Heritage Best Practice Visit – Ormeau Baths Belfast Belfast, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to many remarkable heritage sites, each

If These Walls Could Talk – Call for Stories
‘If These Walls Could Talk” – Call for Local Stories The Eastside Lives (Bangor) project are calling for stories for the Oral History collection. Do

Join Our Georgian Heritage Tea Party
Join Our Georgian Tea Party @ The Old Market House Our heritage group, founded through the Eastside Lives (Bangor) project, are hosting a Georgian themed

Eastside Lives (Bangor) Heritage Group Visit Templemore
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

The Old Market House – European Heritage Open Days September 2024
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

Summer Scheme – Fantastic Four Weeks
Fantastic Four Weeks of Fun SUMMER SCHEME 2024 PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION For more information on our annual summer scheme contact Tracy on 028 91478292

Women’s Self Employment Support Event 12 August 2024
Empowering Women in the Hair and Beauty Industry: Self-Employment Event! 12 August 2024 We are delighted to announce our annual Women’s Self-Employment Event, specifically

New Good Relations Programme Announced
New Good Relations Project Announced Linking Women Across the Region of Ards North Down We are delighted to have been successful in our bid

Summer Scheme 2024 Gets of to a Great Success
Summer Scheme 2024 Kicks Off to a Great Start! The Kilcooley Annual Summer Scheme has commenced with an incredible start! This week has been packed

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

Heritage Tours – Old Market House
Heritage Tours – The Old Market House Did you know as part of the Eastside Lives project, you can book a tour of the Old

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

Summer Timetable Launch – What’s on at KWC Kilcooley Square
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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

KWC’s Community Ownership of Ladybirds Children & Family Centre
KWC Acquires 357 Old Belfast Road Bangor for Early Years Programmes We’re delighted to announce that Kilcooley Women’s Centre has successfully secured ownership of the

KWC Strategic Plan 2024
KWC STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 Introducing Our Strategic Plan: A Vision for the Future We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new strategic plan,

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