Join us today for our AGM, taking place in the Community Hub on Main St. (facing Halifax) Bangor. 1.30-2.30pm.

Everyone is welcome. #NorthDownCommunityNetwork

Congratulations and well deserved!

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Thinking of starting a community group where you live? There are some tried and true steps you should take, including working with a support group like us!

We’ve outlined the most essential things in a handy downloadable help sheet.
Check it out: bit.ly/3f7yXyn

🔊🔊🔊 NDCN ARE HIRING! 🔊🔊🔊 DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY 16TH FEB 12PM

For more information and to download the application pack, please visit: ndcn.co.uk/news/diceyouth… or contact NDCN Manager Louise via [email protected] tel: 02891 461386.

🔊🔊🔊 NDCN ARE HIRING! 🔊🔊🔊

Join our team - with both full and part-time posts considered to meet the needs of the DICE Project, with a fixed term of 4 years.

🔊 Funding Opportunity 🔊
The Sustainable Community Buildings programme is offering grants of up to £50,000 to help organisations carry out improvements to their venues by installing technology like solar panels, insulation & heat pumps, saving money on energy bills. Opens 7 Feb

Does your group’s work change your community? The environment? People’s lives? Can you measure and show that change?

Learn how to demonstrate the difference you make with our course on #ImpactMeasurement .

Do our online, self-guided course here: supportingcommunities.org/measurement-an…

Next week we are delighted to confirm that our community café will return, and continue every Thursday 12-1pm in the NDCN Hub on Main Street, Bangor. We will also be hosting a Mindfullness session beforehand, next week 18th January, with AWARE & we encourage everyone to join!

Starting on Monday 15th, we will be running a 4-week female-only drama course with Bangor Drama Club which will focus on building confidence, communication skills and friendship. Register to join by emailing Lindsey on [email protected]

Making time for self-care activities can help reduce stress and boost your mood. Check out the Take 5 Approach to Wellbeing - five evidence-based activities to improve your overall wellbeing for more self-care ideas.

#AWARENI #SelfCareSunday #Take5

Join our 6-week 'Creative Writing for Fun' course, beginning this Wednesday morning, with Gail Johnston. Simply email [email protected] to register to secure your place!

Please share our Christmas and New Year Opening Hours for the Dementia Support Line. If you need dementia support, we’re here for you. Call us on 0333 150 3456 or visit alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/de….

Please take note and share these helpful and emergency numbers available to all in North Down during the festive season.

Merry Christmas! We will be back on Thursday 4th January!

The festive season can be challenging for many reasons. Making time for self-care and doing things that bring us joy and relaxation can help us cope with daily stress and the additional stress this season can bring.

#AWARENI #SelfCareSunday

It's back! After the success of last years Christmas connect, we are delighted that we will be doing the same this year.

📅 Saturday 23rd December prior to Dergview game
⏲️ 1pm
🎄 A time to connect with some free Tea, Coffee and treats.

Please share on all your platforms.

Our Greg is retiring after 18 long years! Join us on Thursday 7th December as we celebrate his legacy at NDCN!

A fantastic shot of Belfast City Hall lit up this evening 📷It’s wonderful to see it and so many other council buildings across Northern Ireland lit up blue to mark #WorldDiabetesDay 💙 #DiabetesNorthernIreland

November Newsletter - Job Burnout

👉What is Job Burnout
👉 What are the symptoms
👉 How can we prevent and manage

#Wellbeing
#burnout
#stress