Northern Ireland: St Patrick's Day events Across Ards & North Down Borough - Thursday 13th March - Monday 17th March

 

There's lots going on across Ards & North Down Borough for St Patrick's Day. 

For more details please click here

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Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunity with RFCA NI - Cadet Stores Assistant - Application closes 5pm Friday 21st March

 

A Vacancy has arisen within the 2nd (Northern Ireland) Battalion Army Cadet Force (ACF) for a Cadet Stores Assistant.
This is a permanent, full-time Crown Servant (Civil Service grade E1 equivalent) post based at Ballykinler starting at £30,556 per year. 

Click here for more details

https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=rfca&l=&from=searchOnHP&vjk=52a5c61a72c09ee

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Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with Aramark

  

For further information please click here

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Northern Ireland: South Eastern Regional College, Various locations, Open Evening - 6th March

Thursday 6 March at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses.

From 4pm - 7pm for the Full-Time Open Evening.

Offering a wide ranges of courses including:
A-Levels  

Animal Care

Art & Design

Beauty

Business

Computing

Construction

Culinary Arts

Early Years

Engineering

Hairdressing

Health Care

Music

Performing Arts

Science

Sport

Travel & Tourism

and so much more.
For more details and to register interest please click here
#BetterOffAtSERC

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Northern Ireland: NIVCO Veterans' Roadshow - Coleraine 6th March

 

NIVCO are excited to continue supporting NI veterans with face-to-face engagement and access to key services and service providers.

Coleraine – Thursday 6th March, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Coleraine Rugby Club

Register now at: https://www.nivco.co.uk/veteran-information-roadshow.../

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Northern Ireland: Reading Force NI Event - Saturday 29th March

 

Reading Force NI are thrilled to announce their first FREE author event at the Northern Ireland War Memorial, exclusively for military and veteran children.

Join them for a fun-filled morning with local author Tim Bailie creator of beloved stories like The Proud Parakeet, The Six-Legged Spider, and Mouse and the Moon and the Rocket.

Saturday, 29th March 2025
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Northern Ireland War Memorial, Belfast

If you have a military connection, whether you’re serving, a veteran, a spouse, or a grandparent, this event is for you. Bring your children or grandchildren along for a morning of fun.

This is a fantastic opportunity for military families to come together, enjoy a wonderful storytime, and take home a special book. Spaces are limited, so book now.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../reading-force-ni-a-free...

For questions, contact Laura@readingforce.org.uk

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Northern Ireland: Royal Naval Reserve Unit Lisburn - HMS Hibernia

 

Do you wish to join the Royal Naval Reserves? 

If so scan the QR code from a non MOD device for more details.

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Northern Ireland: Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment Spring Concert - Friday 21st March

 

The Braid Theatre, Ballymena on 21st March will be hosting the Band, Bugles, Pipes & Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment, who will be performing a concert in support of The Army Benevolent Fund (NI). 

For more details please click here

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Northern Ireland: Department of Education NI Introduce A New Bill To Reduce Uniform Costs.

 

A new Bill to reduce the costs of school uniforms has been introduced in the Northern Ireland Assembly by Education Minister Paul Givan MLA.

The Bill will provide the necessary powers to make a difference in terms of affordability of school uniforms.
Read more - https://education-ni.gov.uk/.../paul-givan-introd

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Northern Ireland: Supporting Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community - NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone

 

Supporting Our Veterans & Armed Forces Community.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve, those who have served, and their families are treated fairly. It is not about special treatment, it is about equality.

Backing the Covenant means recognising the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces community and ensuring they receive the same access to services, support, and opportunities as everyone else.

Let's do the right thing. Support the Covenant. The Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone,

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Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, March Showings

Please keep an eye on the BFBS Cinemas website for the latest listings and updates to all missing BBFC ratings and running times.

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Northern Ireland: Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) SEND Support Services

 

EANI have introduced a new way for you to contact thei SEND Support Services. There is now one number to call to access support:
028 9031 7777
When you call, you’ll be asked to select one of the following options, to be connected to the area you are seeking support from:
Press option 1: for Statutory Assessment Review Service (SARS)
Press option 2: for SEND Advice and Information
Press option 3: for SEND Support Services
The helpdesk is open Monday to Friday, from 9am – 4:30pm.

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Northern Ireland: Antrim & Newtownabbey Spring Plant Fair - Saturday 12th April

 

Saturday 12 April, the annual Spring Plant Fair makes a return to Civic Square, Mossley Mill
FREE of charge (No booking required)

Explore a range of specialist growers and nurseries offering thousands of plants perfect for spring planting in your garden.
From ornamental annuals to vibrant perennials, spring bedding plants to wildflower seeds, there's something for every green thumb and budding enthusiast.

#ANBorough #GSI25 #GardenShowIreland #SpringPlantFair #GardenInspiration #GreenThumbGathering

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Northern Ireland: Veterans Newsletter NI - Second Edition Out Now

 

Northern Ireland Veterans Newsletter – Second Edition
The second edition of the Northern Ireland Veterans Newsletter is here!

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and updates from the veterans’ community in Northern Ireland.

https://www.nivco.co.uk/.../Veterans-Newsletter-NI-Issue...

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Northern Ireland: NI4Kids Magazine - February/March Edition

 

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

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Northern Ireland: Ashes to Gold Spring Programme registration is now available

The Defence Gardens Scheme is pleased to announce the Spring programme at Ashes To Gold near Coleraine. Any veteran, service leaver, or family member can avail of this Horticultural Therapeutic programme.

Please email peter@ashestogold.uk for information on what they do, how they do it, and the benefits it can bring to your mental, physical, cognitive, emotional and social health.

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Northern Ireland: A St Patrick's Concert - Friday 14th March

 

An  evening of music performed by the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment accompanied by the Band of the 1st (NI) Battalion Army Cadet Force.
You will be treated to an evening of entertainment, as well as helping support the wonderful work done by members of the ACF for all the young people across Northern Ireland.
Where: Theatre at the Mill, Mosley Hill, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA
When: Friday 14th March 2025
Cost: £14.00
All proceeds from the evening will go towards supporting the Army Cadets in NI through the Army Cadet Charitable Trust (NI Branch) (ACCT UK NI)
Tickets can be purchased by following the link: www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events or by scanning the QR Code on the poster
More information about the ACCT UK can be found by following the link below
https://acctuk.org/

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Norther Ireland: Northern Ireland Cadet Force are Recruiting

 

If you want a hobby which is different and that will always have something exciting and rewarding for you to tell your friends and family, why not pop along and have a go.
Weekends away at our Cadet Training Centre £15 - includes Transport, Food and a bed to sleep in +all the exciting activities on offer.
See what's on offer https://armycadets.com/find-a-detachment/
BE MORE - as an Army Cadet in the 1st (NI) Battalion ACF

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Northern Ireland: Defence Medical Welfare Service Northern Ireland. Supporting the Service Person, Veterans and Family Members

 

For more details please click here

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Northern Ireland: Blue Light Card Discounts in Northern Ireland

 

Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.

Blue Light Card also works with small and large companies across the UK to get involved in supporting the blue light community through offering their members discounts through Blue Light Card.

For more details on what discounts are available and to sign up, click here

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