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July 29, 2025
Northern Ireland: RAF Bangor Town Show - 5th-6th September
July 28, 2025
Northern Ireland: Female Veterans Transformation Programme 'Bet Know More' Online Training - Wednesday 3rd September
Female Veterans Transformation Programme are partnering with Betknowmore uk to offer free online training on gambling harms for those in the Armed Forces community.
Betknowmore UK are proudly part of the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network (AFGSN).
Wednesday 3rd September
1300-1430
Online (via Teams)
Veterans are 10x more likely to experience gambling harms — affecting families, finances, and mental health. This training is designed to raise awareness, reduce risk, and build understanding.
For anyone in the armed forces community
Learn how gambling harms impact our people
Discover ways to support those affected
Sign up now via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/4BMmex6Lfv
If you can't make this session but don't want to miss out, take a look at this link to arrange your own: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/.../training.../armed-forces
#FemaleVeterans #WomenVeterans #VeteransSupport #GamblingAwareness #AFGSN #ArmedForcesGamblingSupportNetwork #MentalHealth #BetknowmoreUK
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July 24, 2025
Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, August Showings










Northern Ireland: HIVE closed Monday 28th July - Monday 11th August

Aldergrove HIVE is closed from Monday 28th July until Monday 11th August.
If you have an enquiry that isn't urgent you can still email Aldergrove HIVE at RC-Pers-HIVE-NI-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk and the HIVE Information Officer will get back to you upon her return to the office.
If your enquiry is of an urgent matter, either speak to your welfare team or contact Scotland HIVE in Aldergrove HIVE absence at RC-Pers-HIVE-Scotland-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk who will back to you ASAP.
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July 23, 2025
Northern Ireland: Royal Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Farmers Market - Saturday 26th July
From unique boutiques to artisan crafts, restaurants and many great cafes.
There's also Hillsborough Castle Gardens with extensive grounds to explore. Or you could take a walk through the Digital Sculpture Trail at Hillsborough Forest and visit the children's playpark.
Turn your market visit into a full day out in Royal Hillsborough.
#VisitLisburnCastlereagh #BelfastPlus #DiscoverNI #WhatsOnNI #PlacesToVisit #Thingstodo #NorthernIreland
Northern Ireland: Summer Fireworks Evening Spectacular at Portstewart - Saturday 26th July
Get ready for a dazzling night in Portstewart this Saturday, 26th July.
As part of the vibrant Red Sails Festival, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the skies from 1800 - 2200
For more information please click here
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Northern Ireland: Summer Sunday Music at Antrim castle Gardens, Sixmile water Park and Jordanstown Loughshore Park

From 10 August to 7 September, every Sunday from 2pm-4pm, enjoy a variety of music genres, including Jazz, Blues, and more.
𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬
3 Aug: Sir George White Memorial Flute Band
10 Aug: Stuart Ruddock
17 Aug: Copper Blue
24 Aug: Blues Taxi
31 Aug: Michelle Baird
7 Sept: Double Trouble
𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
10 Aug: Stephen Butler
17 Aug: CWA Brass Band
24 Aug: The Rogues
31 Aug: Conor Taggart
7 Sept: Johnston Star Flute Band
𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐱𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤
10 Aug: Star of Knockagh Accordion Band
17 Aug: First Larne Old Boys
24 Aug: Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band
31 Aug: Ballyduff Silver Bando 7 Sept: Kellswater Flute Band
More info

#ANBorough #SummerSundayMusic #Antrim #Newtownabbey #SummerMusic #LocalMusicians #LiveMusic #LocalBands #LocalMusic
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July 18, 2025
Northern Ireland: Picnic In The Park, Bangor - July to August

The series will culminate on Sunday 31st August with the traditional Open House Festival Bluegrass Picnic.
Open House Festival Picnic in the Park - Concert in Bangor, Bangor - Ards & North Down
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July 16, 2025
Northern Ireland: Park Life 2025 - Lisburn & Castlereagh Council launches its Summer Programme of Events

For more details, please click here
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July 14, 2025
Northern Ireland: Update From Department of Education

Read more - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/.../education-minister...
— with Education Authority.
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July 12, 2025
Northern Ireland: 71 Engineer Regiment - 591Sqn Bids Farewell To One OC And Welcomes Another

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of something more, we’re recruiting motivated, fit and enthusiastic individuals now across all three of our locations in Northern Ireland – reach out today to find out where you fit in. https://linktr.ee/71engineer
Do more, see more, be more with the #NorthernSappers
#sapperfamily #youbelonghere Corps of Royal Engineers RFCA NI The Army in Northern Ireland British Army in Northern Ireland - 38 Irish Brigade
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July 11, 2025
Northern Ireland: EA NI Home to School Transport Requests are now open
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The online Home to School Transport application process for primary and post-primary aged children, for September 2025, is now open

You can use the eligibility checker on our website - https://ow.ly/sW6l50Vy8Z4 - or on your EA Connect account- https://ow.ly/UpPC50Vy8Z5
More info about Home to School Transport is available here - https://ow.ly/4gML50Vy8Z6
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July 3, 2025
Northern Ireland: The 153rd Open - Royal Portrush - Sunday 13th - Sunday 20th July

To book an experience to remember for a lifetime, secure your hospitality ticket for Royal Portrush with one of the Origins Premium Experiences, with unrivalled access at the heart of the action.
Alternatively, you can browse general admission and Ticket Plus tickets available at face-value prices on our official Ticket Resale Platform.
If you are joining us at Royal Portrush, plan the perfect trip today with advice from Tourism Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland: 40 (North Irish Horse) Signal Squadron Open Night - Thursday 29th July

40 North Irish Horse Signal Squadron are looking for men and women aged 18–43 to join @40 (North Irish Horse) Signal Squadron and become the vital link in military communications.
Tuesday 29 July
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Army Reserve Centre, Clonaver Park, Belfast, BT4 2EY
Come along to the Open Night and get hands-on with real military kit, test your skills on our NERF gun range and BATAK challenge, and learn basic battlefield first aid.
Scan the QR code on the poster or call 07971 892641 to learn more.
Book your place now and take the first step toward a unique adventure!
#ArmyReserve #OpenNight #JoinUs #MilitaryCommunications #BelfastEvents #NIArmyReserve #Signals #BeTheLink
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June 28, 2025
Northern Ireland: Lost Your CCEA Exam Certificates?

Don’t worry, CCEA can provide a certified statement of results from 1963 to today.
Find out more: http://www.ccea.org.uk/.../obtaining-replacing-and...
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June 27, 2025
Northern Ireland: Antrim Agricultural Show - Saturday 26th July


The event offers a fun packed family day out as you take a stroll through rural life.
For animal lovers, there’s everything from sheep shearing competitions, a petting zoo and the children’s pet show to horse jumping and displays of some of Northern Ireland’s finest cattle and sheep. In the nearby Home Industries marquee you’ll find everything from photography, crafts and floral art, to award-winning fruit, vegetables and baking.
Alongside a raft of stalls and marquees packed with food and crafts, you will also find some live music, children’s amusements, and the eye-catching spectacle of the Co. Antrim Young Farmers Clubs’ Games.
Admission to Antrim Show is payable at the gate. For more details and pricing, please click here
June 26, 2025
Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, July Showings








June 25, 2025
Northern Ireland: Charity Football Match - Saturday 5th July

Donations welcome at the gate, in aid of AA Veterans Support or you can donate by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Live entertainment kicks off from 7:00 PM – a great evening for a great cause.
Proudly sponsored by thelotscorner.com
Bring your friends, family, and community spirit – everyone is welcome.