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Minister for Education, Michelle McIlveen MLA, attended the 4C UR Future LIVE event at the Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure Complex in Newtownards on June 7, 2022. The event, which is an exciting and interactive day of work-based games facilitated […]
Education Minister Attends 4C UR Future LIVE Careers Inspiration Event In Newtownards Read Post »
Singer songwriter looking forward to show at St Joseph’s Community Hub It’s a big week for Brian Kennedy, a new album being released and headlining The Gathering Festival at Belfast’s Sailortown’s St Joseph’s. Brian will wrap up the four-day festival,
Brian Kennedy Gears Up For The Gathering Read Post »
4C UR Future, the industry-led social enterprise that aims to empower young people to make better informed decisions about their education pathways and future careers, held a successful pilot 4C UR Future LIVE event at Blair Mayne Wellbeing & Leisure
Radio Ulster’s very own ‘Uncle Hugo’ Hugo Duncan will be taking to the stage to lead the Dockers Club Dance Off at the Dockers Club, Belfast on Friday 10th June from 4-6pm. The dance-off is one of several events throughout
BBC Radio Ulster Star Hugo Duncan Joins The Bill At Sailortown’s The Gathering Festival Read Post »
A four-day action packed festival is set to take place in Belfast’s historic Sailortown later this week. Organised by Sailortown Regeneration, The Gathering will commence on Thursday, June 9 and run up until Sunday, June 12th. In an effort to
6 Exciting Events Taking Place at Sailortown’s The Gathering Festival This Weekend Read Post »
Over 700 Year 9 students from post-primary schools across Belfast had the opportunity to take part in a careers inspiration event featuring ten interactive work-based games and skills challenges, which have been co-designed with employers from across all sectors, to
4C UR Future LIVE Careers Inspiration Event Welcomes 700 Year 9 Pupils In Belfast Read Post »
A Belfast woman who was crowned the winner of RTE’s Super Garden this week is exhibiting at Dublin’s prestigious Bloom show. As the winner of Super Garden, Mary Anne Farenden has created a garden space at the Bord Bia Bloom
A four-day festival is set to take place in Belfast’s Sailortown later this month. Organised by Sailortown Regeneration, The Gathering is an exciting festival taking place from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12th. The event, headlined by artists such
Four-Day Festival Announced In Belfast’s Sailortown Later This Month Read Post »
Belfast woman, Mary Anne Farenden has been crowned the winner of RTE’s 2022 edition of the popular horticulture show, ‘Super Garden’. Mary Anne, 29, made her debut on the show in episode three where she transformed the garden of the
Belfast Woman Mary Anne Farenden Wins RTE Hit Gardening Show Super Garden Read Post »
Since opening its doors in 2017 Castello Italia has delighted its customers with an array of Italian dishes with a modern Irish twist. And whilst many businesses shut up shop during lockdown, instead Castello Italia went through an ambitious rebrand
Castello Italia Brings a Taste of Italy To Carrickfergus Read Post »
An Antrim based beauty distribution company has invested £100k into the business alongside the creation of 2 jobs. The investment for Savvy and Shine Professional Haircare represents a move for the company into a new warehouse and office space in
County Antrim Hair Company Celebrates Success Following £100k Investment Read Post »
With just less than a week to go to the annual #HackTheHub 2022 Hackathon, all tickets to the UK and Ireland’s number one leading series have now sold out. Taking place on Saturday May 28 from 9:00am to 22:00, the
Northern Ireland’s Popular Hackathon Event Sells Out Read Post »
Belfast City Council has announced it is hosting a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils called 4C UR Future LIVE in June 2022. Designed and delivered by local social enterprise, 4C UR Future, the industry-led Community
Belfast City Council to Host Careers Inspiration Event for Year 9 Pupils Read Post »
The Crafty Hound Bar & Restaurant will host three nights of top comedy, great drink offers and amazing food at The Lambeg Laughs Back Comedy Festival that runs from 1st – 3rd June! NIGHT 1 – Wednesday 1st June Fresh from a sell-out tour,
Get Ready For A Hilarious Three Day Comedy Festival As Lambeg Laughs Returns Read Post »
Join Conal Montgomery as he takes to the stage for the launch of latest album ‘The Corner Stone’ on 16th June, 8pm at Belfast’s Pug Ugly’s. The Corner Stone is Conal Montgomery’s second album and is a collection of songs
ALBUM LAUNCH: Conal Montgomery Brings ‘The Corner Stone’ To Pug Ugly’s Read Post »
The 2022 Boardroom Apprentice deadline is approaching for people to join the 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme. Earlier this week, five Boardroom Apprentices joined Finance Minister Conor Murphy to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
Last Chance To Apply For The Boardroom Apprentice 2022 Programme Read Post »
The UK and Ireland’s number one leading hackathon series has announced their return to Belfast this month for #HackTheHub22. Founded by a group of Data Science students in Northern Ireland, this year’s annual event will take place on Saturday, May
Hack The Hub Tech Event Returns To Belfast Read Post »
There’s only one week left to apply for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme online via the official Boardroom Apprentice website. All applications are to be submitted by 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 24. Now in its sixth year, the Boardroom Apprentice
One Week Left To Go To Apply For This Year’s Boardroom Apprentice Read Post »
PAC Group urges new Northern Ireland MLAs to get to grips with green agenda Northern Ireland’s leading engineering company, PAC Group, has called on newly elected MLAs to tackle the energy crisis by reducing barriers to renewable sources, such as
Time To Tackle Energy Crisis Says Leading UK Engineering Firm PAC Group Read Post »
The UK wide industry-standard, We’re Good to Go, which has supported businesses throughout the pandemic has been phased out following a successful campaign. The standard which was introduced in July 2020 when organisations were struggling to adjust to new regulations
UK Wide Industry Standard ‘We’re Good To Go’ Restored Faith In NI’s Hospitality Sector Read Post »
There’s just over a week left to apply for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme online via the official Boardroom Apprentice website. All applications are to be submitted by 3:00pm on Tuesday May 24. Now in its fifth year, the Boardroom
Deadline Is Approaching To Apply For This Year’s Boardroom Apprentice Read Post »
Ahead of mental health awareness week next week, Northern Irish social enterprise Fresh Minds Education celebrated the launch of Connections: Operation Link Life, a training session that aims to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention for veterans and
The Social Enterprise Saving Lives Lost Through Suicide Read Post »
For Belfast’s Nikita Brijpaul a conversation with his line manager led here to the Boardroom Apprentice programme, and the challenges now see him hold three boardroom roles. “The programme is designed to support those aspiring develop corporate responsibility by offering
Boardroom Apprentice Programme Demystified The Boardroom Experience Says Belfast Man Read Post »
“When I was serving fish and chips in my parents’ chip shop in Portrush I never thought someone one like me would get to serve on a board in the public and third sectors.” Reflecting back on when she was
Five Minutes With Eileen Mullan Read Post »
Belfast woman Mary Anne Farenden, 29, is set to appear in episode three of RTE’s popular horticulture show ‘Super Garden’ tonight Thursday May 5. The architect graduate, artist and singer joins four other budding designers from across Ireland who are
Belfast Woman Set To Star In RTE’s Super Garden Show Tonight Read Post »
Applications for this year’s Boardroom Apprentice programme are now open and available on the official Boardroom Apprentice website. Open to those aged 16 or over from all backgrounds and all abilities, this unique board learning and development programme is looking
Applications For Boardroom Apprentice 2022 Are Open Read Post »
The manager of the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District has called statutory agencies in the city to re-consider the impact of a thriving and growing Cathedral Quarter on baseline service provision. Damien Corr, CQ BID manager, said: “There is a
With top quality accommodation and a warm Ballygally welcome, Johnny and Dee Mulvenna have been further developing their bed and breakfast and self-catering facilities. BallyCairn House B & B, The Barn at BallyCairn and BallyCairn Studio offer a range of
Staycation Or Destination For International Visitors – BallyCairn Is The Place Read Post »
The Boardroom Apprentice programme is set to return this year as applications for this year’s apprentices are set to open on May 3. A UK first, the Boardroom Apprentice is a 12-month unique board learning, development and placement programme which
Boardroom Apprentice Programme Set To Return Next Month Read Post »
The world’s fastest growing water sport can be enjoyed all-year round in Carrickfergus with WaveRides Paddleboarding now offering a range of classes in the coastal town’s sheltered harbour. A mixture of punting, surfing and canoeing, paddleboarding is taught by Robbie
Paddleboarding Sensation In Carrickfergus Read Post »
Derry City & Strabane District Council has announced it is hosting a pilot careers inspiration event for over 700 Year 9 pupils called 4C UR Future LIVE in June 2022. Designed and delivered by local social enterprise, 4C UR Future,
Glenview Farm Equine Learning Centre provides a unique blend of pony parties, play dates and riding lessons for adults and children, complemented by specialist therapeutic horse riding, in the picturesque countryside between Slemish mountain and the coastal village of Glenarm.
Ponies, Fun, Learning And Therapy On Offer At Glenview Farm Read Post »
The demand for Slow Food in Northern Ireland has soared over the last decade, thanks to a change in consumer preference and attitude towards their food choices and following the launch of Slow Food Causeway by Taste Causeway in November
Slow Food Philosophies Positively Embraced By The People Of Northern Ireland Read Post »
