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Showing posts with label NorthernIreland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NorthernIreland. Show all posts

July 29, 2025

Northern Ireland: RAF Bangor Town Show - 5th-6th September

 
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RAF are visiting places across England, Scotland, Wales and N Ireland to highlight careers in the Royal Air Force. 
Visit the RAF military village for a hands-on experience; take part in demonstrations, speaking with RAF personnel and complete challenges to unlock your potential.

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 28, 2025

Northern Ireland: Female Veterans Transformation Programme 'Bet Know More' Online Training - Wednesday 3rd September

 
Supporting Veterans? Learn About Gambling Harms.

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 24, 2025

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, August Showings

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

 
Click here to access the Forms Link

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.

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 23, 2025

Northern Ireland: Royal Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Farmers Market - Saturday 26th July

 
Royal Hillsborough on 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

Information provided by HIVE NI

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Summer Sunday Music at Antrim castle Gardens, Sixmile water Park and Jordanstown Loughshore Park

 
This summer for the Summer Sunday Music series at Antrim Castle Gardens, Sixmilewater 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 https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/.../connections-(1)/

#ANBorough #SummerSundayMusic #Antrim #Newtownabbey #SummerMusic #LocalMusicians #LiveMusic #LocalBands #LocalMusic

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 18, 2025

Northern Ireland: Picnic In The Park, Bangor - July to August

 
The annual Open House Festival Picnic in the Park returns to Ward Park, Bangor this summer for nine Sunday afternoons of free music throughout July and 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

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 16, 2025

Northern Ireland: Park Life 2025 - Lisburn & Castlereagh Council launches its Summer Programme of Events

 
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has officially launched its summer programme of events, Park Life 2025. Packed full of free family events, the summer long programme is taking place across some of the area’s most popular parks: Wallace Park, Moat Park, Moira Demesne, Castle Gardens, and new for this year, Lough Moss in Carryduff.

For more details, please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 14, 2025

Northern Ireland: Update From Department of Education

Education Minister Paul Givan MLA has announced an increase in the income threshold for free school meals and the school uniform grant, providing vital support to low-income families across Northern Ireland.

Read more - https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/.../education-minister...
— with Education Authority.

Information provided by HIVE NI 

July 12, 2025

Northern Ireland: 71 Engineer Regiment - 591Sqn Bids Farewell To One OC And Welcomes Another

 
“I’m proud to have been the first Second Lieutenant to join 591 Field Squadron and progress through the ranks to become the Officer Commanding here in #NorthernIreland.”

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 11, 2025

Northern Ireland: EA NI Home to School Transport Requests are now open

Home to School Transport – apply today

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

July 3, 2025

Northern Ireland: The 153rd Open - Royal Portrush - Sunday 13th - Sunday 20th July

 

It's not too late to secure your ticket to Royal Portrush.

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.


Information provided by HIVE NI


Northern Ireland: 40 (North Irish Horse) Signal Squadron Open Night - Thursday 29th July

 
Are you ready for a challenge? Want to be part of something bigger?

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

June 28, 2025

Northern Ireland: Lost Your CCEA Exam Certificates?

 
Need proof of your GCSE, A level or vocational results but lost your certificate? 

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...

#CCEA #ExamResults

Information provided by HIVE NI

June 27, 2025

Northern Ireland: Antrim Agricultural Show - Saturday 26th July

 
Antrim Show will take place in the beautiful grounds of the majestic Shanes Castle Estate, Antrim, on Saturday 26 July 2025.
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

Information provided by HIVE NI


June 26, 2025

Northern Ireland: The Wessex Cinema Aldergrove, July Showings

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

Information provided by HIVE NI

June 25, 2025

Northern Ireland: Visit Belfast City Guide Summer Edition Out Now

 
To read the latest Visit Belfast City Guide please click here

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: Charity Football Match - Saturday 5th July

 

Charity Football Match – Saturday, 5th July at Brookfield Park as the Tri-Services Veterans Football Team (Northern Ireland) go head-to-head with Wellington Rec in a special charity match.
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.

Information provided by HIVE NI