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Nov 19, 2024
Leading older person’s charity welcomes Minister’s decision on Winter Fuel Payments
Local leading older person’s charity Agewell Partnership has welcomed the decision by Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons to issue...
Nov 10, 2024
Minister for Health calls for community model of best practice for ageing to be rolled out across NI
(L-R) Jenny Marshall (Executive Director Community), Agewell Partnership, Maureen Morrow (Trustee, Agewell Partnership), Mike Nesbitt...
Oct 25, 2024
Celebration event marks success of the Culturally Creative Communities programme in North Antrim
Members of the North Antrim community who attended the celebration event to mark the completion of the Culturally Creative Communities...
Oct 4, 2024
Pensioners to protest at Stormont over removal of winter fuel payment
The National Pensioners Convention in Northern Ireland will host a protest at Stormont over the government’s failure to address the needs...
Sep 20, 2024
Embrace the joy of growing older with Positive Ageing Month
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey launches Positive Ageing Month with Age Friendly Officer, Kelly Doyle This October, join Antrim and...
Sep 12, 2024
Check you’re not missing State Pension payments
During Pensions Awareness week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to...
Aug 30, 2024
Restrictions to Winter Fuel Payment will be introduced in Northern Ireland
In a written Ministerial Statement, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons today informed Assembly Members of changes to the Winter Fuel...
Aug 20, 2024
Painting a picture of the power of the arts at Wilson House
George Parker displays his first place artwork. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever be able to paint.” George Parker is...
Aug 16, 2024
New Slemish Nursing Home unit named after Manager after 20 years of service
Dorothy McKeefry celebrates the opening of the new unit with the Slemish Nursing Home team. Slemish Nursing Home in Ballymena has opened...
Jul 30, 2024
Decision to limit the Winter Fuel Payment is disappointing - NI Communities Minister
Northern Ireland Communities minister Gordon Lyons has described the Chancellor’s recent announcement on cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment...
Jul 21, 2024
Cre8 Theatre brings joy and nostalgia to Craigdun Care Home
Pictured is Callie Megaw from Craigdun along with the cast of ‘The Theatre In Your Front Room’ Craigdun Care Home (Cullybackey) was...
Jun 28, 2024
Chatty Carriage puts older people on the right track to friendship and new connections
Madeline Lundy and Isabella Barkley on board the Chatty Carriage with Mark Dunn from Translink A group of older people has proved it’s...
Jun 28, 2024
Local Abbeyfield & Wesley residents celebrate national ‘Abbeyfield Week’
AW Ballymena resident Diana Benbow with family Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association (A&W) recently celebrated Abbeyfield Week (10-17...
Apr 17, 2024
Nature's Palette: Carnlough group dive into Hapa-Zome Creativity
The Carnlough group enjoying the creative workshop! The Culturally Creative Communities project, spearheaded by Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 12, 2024
Living Well Moyle and Armstrong Storytelling Trust connects older generation with creativity
The Culturally Creative Communities project, led by Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust in collaboration with Age NI Living Well Moyle...
Mar 28, 2024
Birthday girl Doreen celebrates 90th year with a heart-warming Easter message at Galgorm Care Home
90-year-old Doreen, a resident at Galgorm Care Home Galgorm Care Home, in partnership with Moorfields Primary School, has been awarded...
Mar 2, 2024
Armoy seniors craft chocolate heritage on the Causeway Coast!
In an inspiring collaboration aimed at celebrating cultural heritage and fostering intergenerational connections, the Causeway Coast &...
Feb 24, 2024
MEA Council greenlight £21M care home plans at former hotel in County Antrim
A planning application for change of use at the former Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus to a £21m care home was approved at a meeting of...
Jan 28, 2024
Painting the perfect picture at any age
Ballintoy Young at Heart group participated in a Watercolour Painting experience with Audrey Kyle at her Gobbins Économusée studio in...
Dec 8, 2023
Man in 70’s taken to hospital after assault during burglary at his Ballymena home
Detectives in Ballymena are appealing for information and witnesses following two recent burglaries in the local area. A police...
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