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2.	Pictured (L-R) is Community Rescue Service Regional Commander Sean McCarry OBE, firmus energy network’s Laura Cassley and Lisa McCarthy, and Community Rescue Service volunteer Hazel Gallagher.
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Open Strategic Communications

Community Rescue Service (CRS), Northern Ireland’s leading charitable search and rescue organisation, has been announced as firmus energy networks’ Charity of the Year for 2025.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Partnership with online car insurance company its4women reaches £300K milestone
The team from Titanic Hotel Belfast celebrate funds raised for chosen charity Cancer Fund for Children
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In the first year of its partnership with Cancer Fund for Children, staff at Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel, Titanic Hotel Belfast, has raised an incredible £12,000 for the charity.
Truth Recovery Independent Panel Co-Chairs Professor Leanne McCormick and Professor Sean O'Connell.
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Brown O'Connor

The deadline to register to give testimony to the Truth Recovery Independent Panel investigating NI’s Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and Workhouses, and their associated pathways and practices is 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
Pictured (L-R) is Gwyneth Compston of Power NI, Colin Devine and Max Burns of Strandtown Primary, and pupils of Strandtown Primary School.
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Open Strategic Communications

East-Belfast’s Strandtown Primary School is set to turn a new page in its efforts to inspire young readers, thanks to a generous donation from Power NI – Northern Ireland’s leading electricity supplier.
Sarah Travers is pictured with chef Paula McIntyre and retreat organiser Tally Knipe.
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Sonya Cassidy PR

EventWise NI is thrilled to unveil its Reflect and Empower Women’s Retreat, an exclusive opportunity for women seeking inspiration, relaxation and personal growth. Taking place from 16–18 May 2025 at the stunning Downhill Beach House, Castlerock, this ret
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Maritime Belfast Trust

A renovation project has begun to replace the decks of SS Nomadic.
VOLT Session: Volunteer Driving
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Volunteer Now

Volunteer Now, in partnership with the Community Transport Association (CTA), will be delivering a session focusing on the role of volunteer driving.
Playwork survey
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PlayBoard NI

As a result of changes introduced by City and Guilds at the end of 2024, the availability of Playwork qualifications is currently severely limited across Northern Ireland, impacting negatively on the play-based School-Age Childcare sector.
Advice NI strategic direction
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Advice NI

Now out for consultation - deadline Friday 28th February at 5pm.
William Sufferin pictured with Derek Lough
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SONI Ltd

SONI, the System Operator for Northern Ireland, is set to partner with the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) in a new initiative that seeks to strengthen the relationship between the grid operator and the agricultural sector.
Anne Crossan: Anne Crossan (centre), SVP Regional Retail Manager, joins Anne McLarnon (left), SVP Northern Region Retail Committee Chair, and Mary Waide (right), SVP Regional President, at the launch of Vincent’s Share the Love campaign. www.svp.ie
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The public is being encouraged to ‘Share the Love’ sustainably at Vincent’s this spring.
PlayBoard Report launch
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PlayBoard NI

PlayBoard NI, the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children’s play, has released a new report outlining the significant challenges facing school-age childcare providers across Northern Ireland.
Author Glenn Patterson leans against the backdrop of a quote from his debut novel, 'Fat Lad.'
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Excalibur Press

The power of a city’s words from the streets of home
Biopax
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Biopax brings sustainability to the forefront during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, showcasing exciting career opportunities for the next generation.
VOLT Session: Safeguarding Children & Young P
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Volunteer Now

What, when and who can you share information with?
The 4 Corners Knitters
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Excalibur Press

The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events this year. The festival, which will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-inspired events, runs from January 31 to February 9, 2025 in venues across the city.
VOLT Session: Involving Young People as Volunteers
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Volunteer Now

Join us as we hear from a group of young people involved in the Youth Advisory Partnership on their experiences of volunteering.
Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling Chair Philip McGuigan MLA
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MLAs are to debate a Private Members’ Motion entitled ‘Supporting a Public Health Approach to Tackling Gambling-Related Harms’ at the Northern Ireland Assembly this Tuesday (28 January).
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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

With less than two weeks to go, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is urging charities with an annual reporting deadline of 31 January to file their annual return as soon as possible.
I’ll Call You Home
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Excalibur Press

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, with a packed lineup of inspiring and thought-provoking talks, discussions, and workshops that promise to engage and challenge attendees.
Members of Holywell Trust’s Leadership Collective met for the first time recently at Holywell.
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Brown O'Connor

Twenty-three people from across the North West have joined Holywell Trust’s first-ever Leadership Collective, aimed at strengthening community impact and fostering collaboration in the region.
Dana Masters, Courtesy of Philip McCrea
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Excalibur Press

The 4 Corners Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an eclectic programme of events to Belfast from 31 January to 9 February 2025.
Advice NI AGM invite
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Advice NI

Join us on January 30th, 2025, at Riddel Hall for our AGM as we explore the vital role of independent advice in empowering individuals and communities across Northern Ireland.
4 Corners Festival
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Excalibur Press

A striking photography exhibition exploring environmental responsibility is set to open as part of the 2025 4 Corners Festival.