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Nov 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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