Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, April 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: Armed Forces Day - Saturday 20th June - Coleraine

 

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is proud to announce that Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place in Coleraine on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Delivered in collaboration with the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, this special event will celebrate the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community, from serving personnel to veterans, reservists and cadets.

What to expect:

A spectacular RAF flypast
A vibrant military parade through Coleraine town centre
Interactive displays and family-friendly attractions
Opportunities to meet service personnel and learn more about the Armed Forces

It promises to be a memorable, free day out for all ages - mark your diary and join us on Saturday 20 June 2026 in Coleraine!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4kQ3mDG

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Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunity with Reading Force - Closing date 16th March

 

Are you passionate about books and building connections? Join their amazing team.

You can learn more about Reading Force through their website, here:
https://www.readingforce.org.uk/about

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV along with a one-page summary of why you would be a good fit for the role and for Reading Force as a whole to our Office Manager camille@readingforce.org.uk by Monday 16 March 2025. Interviews will be held online on Friday 27 March 2025.

https://www.cobseo.org.uk/reading-force-northern-ireland.../

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Northern Ireland: Latest AWS Community Support events at Aldergrove and Lisburn

 

For more details and to register, please click here

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Northern Ireland: RAF Careers Webinar Northern Ireland - 4th March

 

Northern Ireland, the RAF is looking for people like you. 

On Wednesday, 4 March at 18:30, join their careers webinar and hear directly from your own community about what life in the RAF truly offers. 

Don't miss it, register FREE today.

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Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of Veterans Commissioners Newsletters are out now

The latest editions of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Newsletter are now available.

Click the link below to catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, and key updates for the veteran community in Northern Ireland.

NI Veterans Commissioner's Office

Newsletters - NI Veterans Commissioner's Office

#VeteransNI #NIVeteransCommissioner #VeteransNewsletter #NICommunity #VeteransVoice

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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: South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Jobs and Careers Fair - Various dates in March

 

SERC Careers Team are delighted to invite all students and staff to their 2026 Jobs and Careers Fairs, taking place across the main campuses this March.

Whether you’re exploring your next steps, preparing for employment, or simply curious about what opportunities are out there, these events are the perfect place to start. Come along to meet employers, ask questions and discover the many pathways open to you.

Tuesday 3 March
Newtownards Campus – Reception Area

Wednesday 4 March
Lisburn Campus – Sports Hall

https://ow.ly/5Gvc50Yk5Fy

#BetterOffAtSERC

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Northern Ireland: St Patrick's Day Event in Belfast - March 1st - March 17th

 

Belfast's official St Patrick's Day events have been announced - with two weeks of celebrations planned this year.

From March 1-17, Belfast will be the place to be for St Patrick’s Day, with a packed programme of events from Belfast City Council stretching right across the city. 

Following the annual Spar Craic 10K race, leaving from City Hall at 9am, the city centre will be the setting for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday 17 March.

For more details of what's on, please click here

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Northern Ireland: Latest Edition of NI4 Kids is out now

 

To read the latest edition on line, please click here

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Northern Ireland: St Patrick's Day Parade, Royal Hillsborough - Saturday 14th March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Royal Hillsborough on Saturday 14 March 2026 for a historic celebration.

For the first time ever, the 2nd Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in a community setting within Northern Ireland, making this a moment of history you won’t want to miss.

The parade will march from Beechlawn School to Hillsborough Court House, starting at 10:00am.

Enjoy the music
Experience the marching and atmosphere
Watch the traditional shamrock presentation live on a big screen

This is a free public event and everyone is welcome. Bring family and friends and be part of this historic St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Royal Hillsborough
10:00am

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Northern Ireland: Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Events for 2026

 

From festivals and fairs to fireworks and family fun, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council bring you another packed year of events across the Borough.

For more details please click here

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Northern Ireland: Holidays for Heroes Fundraising Big Breakfast - Saturday 21 March

 

Holidays for Heroes Jersey – Fundraising Big Breakfast

Fundraising Big Breakfast in support of Holidays for Heroes Jersey, an incredible charity recognising the contribution of those who have been injured in mind or body as a result of their military service. 

Saturday 21st March 2026
08:30 – 12:30
Royal British Legion, Ballymoney

Come along and enjoy a great breakfast while supporting a truly worthwhile cause.

All veterans, families, and supporters are very welcome to attend and show their support for this fantastic initiative.

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North Ireland: Youth Club Provisions for Northern Ireland with Army Welfare Service

For more details please email AWS here

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Northern Ireland: Pre-School & Primary 1 admissions for September 2026

 

Admissions criteria for applications to Pre-school and Primary One for September 2026 are now live on our website.

It is important that you read the published admissions criteria for each of the Pre-school settings or Primary schools you wish to list on your application.

More information on applying for a pre-school or primary school place is available at  https://ow.ly/gEVj50XFEeR

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Northern Ireland: SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea without End - Wednesday 11th March

 

SSAFA Fundraising Lecture - Korea - War without End

You are warmly invited to join the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) - the Armed Forces charity - Northern Ireland Branch, for a special fundraising evening in support of their work with serving personnel, veterans and their families across Northern Ireland. 

SSAFA is honoured to present, General The Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL as its guest speaker, delivering our ‘Annual Fundraising Lecture’, entitled ‘Korea - War without End’

Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 06:00 pm
Cost From: £25.00

For more details, please click here

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Northern Ireland: 110th Battle of the Somme Commemoration Service - 1st July

 

Expression of Interest for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Service of Commemoration at the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval, France, 1st July 2026 at 1430hrs (Time TBC)

Please see poster for more details.

Please EMAIL Carol at sommeassociation@btconnect.com

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Northern Ireland: The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment Concert - Saturday 21st March

 

The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment will be performing an exciting concert in The Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 21st March in support of the Army Benevolent Fund.

Tickets can be purchased through the Waterfront Hall Box Office, or scan the QR Code for more details.

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Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities with Aramark

For further information please click here

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Northern Ireland: BFBS Launches new AI Skills Programme in NI

 

Ready to upskill?

BFBS are launching their new AI Skills Programme designed for the military community.

Whether you're curious about AI or looking to boost your career prospects, this is for you. Self-paced modules, webinars and live workshops throughout 2026. Sign up now and join hundreds of others learning the skills that matter.

More details, can be found here

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