Lost in Translation – Whose Language is it Anyway Exploring Our Shared Linguistic Heritage: A Morning with Linda Ervine MBE Join us for a fascinating

KWC – Honours the Past – VE Day 80 Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day: Kilcooley Women’s Centre Honours the Past, Inspires the Future

Vacancy. – Part Time Social Engagement Assistant We are Hiring 🌟 Join Our Team! Part-Time Social Engagement Officer 🌟(*now closed*) Kilcooley Women’s Centre is looking

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

Brigid’s Brunch Update Brigid’s Brunch: Kilcooley Women’s Centre Weaves Tradition, Art, and Brewing into A Celebration of Women On February 3rd, 2025, Kilcooley Women’s Centre

The Beginning of Spring and the Celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde, St Brigid’s Day at KWC Celebrating St. Brigid: Honoring the Saint of Women’s Creativity

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

Harmony for Harps – KWC Traditional Irish Music Programme Celebrating Tradition and Community: Our Irish Harp Tuition Programme At Kilcooley Women’s Centre, we believe in

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

Women in Ards & North Down Celebrate Burns Night As the frosty January air settles in, and we recover from the recent storms, there was

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

STORM EOWYN CENTRE CLOSURE NOTICE KWC will be closed on Friday 24 January 2025 in line with public safety advice of not to travel, and

One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 23 January 2025 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL ST PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATION ** SAVE THE DATE ** We are delighted to confirm our annual St Patricks Day celebration,

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 We are thrilled to announce that Alison has been honoured with a

One Stop Shop – Domestic Abuse Drop In Clinic – 28 November 2024 The bi-weekly One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse support drop in clinic will

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

TRAIN TO BE A TOUR GUIDE WITH KWC Come to our Open Day on Thursday 12th December 2 – 4pm at The Old Market House

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

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

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

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 Heritage Engagement Upcoming Opportunities Heritage for All: Why Engaging in Heritage Matters for Everyone Heritage plays a vital role in shaping

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 Joining a choir offers significant benefits for well-being, both mentally and physically. Engaging

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

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

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 (1947 – 2024) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gina

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

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 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 Helpful guides have been produced by the Police & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to provide an

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 Local Stories The Eastside Lives (Bangor) project are calling for stories for the Oral History collection.  Do

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 Baths Our heritage group, founded through the Eastside Lives (Bangor) project, today had the pleasure of visiting the

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

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

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

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 Group Announce Visit to Templemore Baths  ** PLEASE NOTE THIS TRIP IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN.  MIN AGE 16+ ** Road Trip! Come with

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

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

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 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

KWC are delighted to be once again working with Social Farms and Gardens to support our summer activity ‘Summer Splash’ during July and August.  

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.

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 Supported by Stephen Dunne MLA, Emma Little Pengelly, the Deputy First Minister of the NI Assembly, visited KWC to see

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

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: Fully Booked and Hugely Popular! We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Scheme 2024 has been met with unprecedented enthusiasm and

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

***SUMMER SCHEME ANNOUNCEMENT*** Summer Scheme – Summer Splash AdventureDates: week beginning 29th July running for 4 weeks Monday to Friday 10am until 3pmLunch providedRegistration day

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  Kilcooley Women’s Centre Joins NI Housing Community Network to Build Better Community Relations and Support Public Housing Residents in Ards & North Down We

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

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 Their Appointment to Ards North Down Police and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) We are delighted to announce that Kilcooley Women’s Centre

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

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

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 were thrilled to participate in the annual NI Trade Event in  the Houses of Parliament, Westminster! This prestigious event presents an incredible opportunity for

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

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

We Are Recruiting ! Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Social Supermarket Team Colleague   Click the link to our vacancy

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 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 – Fundraising Fun Run in Ward Park Sunday 2 June 2024 Membership of the South Eastern Domestic Violence Partnership is calling

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

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

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

Launch of the National lottery funded SWIRL project Welcome to the official launch of the SWIRL project – an exciting initiative set to transform the

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

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

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

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.

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

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

We Are Recruiting ! ** UPDATE ** Vacancy Filled Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Heritage Engagement Officer. Click the link

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

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

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 Distributes support to families Christmas Dinners KWC following a successful application to the Ards and North Down Borough Council Hardship Fund, were pleased to

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

‘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

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

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

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

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