East Belfast Coronavirus Community Support

Great event, starts Tuesday 28th November

Huge congratulations

HM The King has today granted Ledley Hall Boys and Girls Club Trust Ltd. The Kings Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) . This is the MBE for volunteer groups and recognises outstanding public service.
Ledley Hall have delivered quality youth services in the community since 1942, a service which would not have been possible without the commitment of volunteers over many decades. These volunteers can today be immensely proud, this award for them recognises their commitment to our children and young people. Thank you and well done.
kavs.dcms.gov.uk

It's time to vote for the Eastside Award for Favourite Post Primary Teacher in East Belfast sponsored by The Open University in Northern Ireland

Nominees are:
Mrs Beattie, Ashfield Boys’ High School
Mr Jellie, Strathearn School
Ms McFerran, Bloomfield Collegiate School
Mr Moore, Ashfield Girls’ High School
Mr Perry, Dundonald High School

VOTE HERE: https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/business/eastside-awards-2023-voting-officially-28051636

Apply for a free defibrillator for your community BHF offers funding for defibrillators to community groups and resources to help you train your community in CPR with our free online RevivR CPR training.

Have your say on a vision being developed for the Newtownards Road

💫 YOUR Vision for the Newtownards Road 💫

We have appointed The Paul Hogarth Company to create an ambitious development plan for the Newtownards Road which will reimagine it's potential as a place where people want to live, work, enjoy and invest!

We would love to hear from local people and businesses to find out what Your Vision is for the Newtownards Road, and here is how you can get involved 👇

👉 Pop into public workshops listed below:
- Workshop 1: Wednesday 4th October, 5pm – 8pm, Megain Church, 256 Newtownards Road
- Workshop 2: Thursday 9th November, 5pm-8pm. Carew Family Centre,15 Tamar Street

👉 Take the short survey:
- English survey: https://bit.ly/NewtownardsRdSurvey
- Polish survey: https://bit.ly/NewtownardsRdSurveyPolish

We are seeking a number of passionate and experienced people to support our work as a leading regeneration charity!

Following a recent governance review undertaken to explore opportunities for sustainability and future direction of the organisation, we are now looking for new board members to support and guide EastSide Partnership on the next stage of our journey.

If you have a passion for and commitment to regeneration in east Belfast, and are interested in finding out more please visit our website:

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 11th August, 12pm

Find out more: www.eastsidepartnership.com/recruitment

We are so excited that will be operating the new interpretive space at the refurbished Templemore Baths! This is a fantastic historic asset in east Belfast and we can’t wait to be part of the future of the building.

In preparation for this we are seeking to recruit a Heritage Engagement Officer for the space. This is a really unique and exciting job opportunity which will be based in the Victorian baths. The Heritage Engagement Officer will animate the interpretive/ visitor space through a programme of tours, workshops and events that will engage the local community, schools and visitors.

ℹ️ Find out more and apply> https://www.eastsidepartnership.com/recruitment

📣Creating a new vision to Future Proof the Connswater Community Greenway 📣

The Greenway is a transformational project not just in east Belfast but beyond as well 🙌

We are excited to be working with The Paul Hogarth Company who will be asking the question, how can we future proof the Greenway?

Pop along any time to our all day workshop and have your say 🗣

📆Wednesday 1st March
Skainos Centre, Newtownards Road
12pm-8pm

👉Drop in sessions - pushed for time? Call in for 5-10mins and tell us what you think

👉Themed workshops - if you are interested in any of the themes in the flyer below, whether you are an expert or not, feel free to join one of our 45min workshops

No booking is required but if you would like any more information contact [email protected]

Community Connections Programme, Community Development Co-Ordinator with responsibility for Diversity & Inclusion To strengthen & connect the community sector in East Belfast so that it has the capacity to: 1-Develop & maintain community spirit through challenging times. 2-Address the increasing diversity of communities & ensure that they are inclusive & welcoming

The Early Years Network have put together some information about Nursery and Pre-School open days happening across East Belfast over the next couple of months! Applications for pre-school/nursery places opens in January 2023 if your child is due to start nursery in September 2023.

++ Braniel Primary and Nursery Open Day
- (Nursery and year 1) Saturday 14th January -3pm

*Please contact schools individually for more details, this is just a rough guide.

Eastside Awards 2022 finalists announced Winners will be announced at a dazzling award ceremony in the Hastings Stormont Hotel in January

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 | 𝗣𝗼𝗽 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮

The Pop-Up Cafe Belfast is back this Saturday 12th November in Mersey Street, East Belfast. There is still some availability for repairs to include bike, sewing and general repairs and a waiting list for electronics & electrical goods.

The Repair Cafe is run by a wonderful team of volunteers who try to find a more sustainable way to give old or broken items some new life. I hear that they are powered on by traybakes and biscuits! 😉

The cafe is open by appointment only, so please book in to secure your slot.
Appointment Booking: https://bit.ly/3EiWGKG

We are Hiring Youth Project Coordinator

⭐𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘⭐ Learn how to use a computer by starting from the absolute basics 🔥 6 weekly sessions to learn more about emails, files, browsing, and more - 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Tuesday, 8 November 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮
If you are 16+, unemployed, or working less than you'd like, our Employment, Training, and Wellbeing Support service is here to help
☎️ Call or text 07955 528220
📲 Email [email protected]
📩 Message our Page

Templemore Baths restoration a 'painstaking labour of love' Templemore Baths in the east of the city are set to reopen after a £17m rebuild.

We’ve opened a public consultation inviting people to have their say on Belfast’s new visitor destination Belfast Stories 🎬

The landmark new attraction is set to transform the city centre and support tourism across the city when it opens in 2028.

Join the conversation and let us know what means to you.

Your views will help shape our proposals.

➡️ Read more and share your thoughts at http://ow.ly/ez6Y50KhUY0

This is your sign to come to the EastSide Arts Festival!

C.S.Lewis Square will host 4 open-air concerts this weekend and the good news is there are still tickets available!

🎸CASH RETURNS - The Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Show-11/08/2022
🎤Dig With It Magazine Presents... New Pagans, Lemonade Shoelace, Winnie Ama-12/08/2022
🎧The Night Institute presents EastSide Electronics- 13/08/2022
🎹Maurice Jay’s Pleasuredome- 14/08/2022

Get your tickets here>>>https://linktr.ee/eastsidearts

⭐EMPLOYMENT EVENT LINEUP⭐From East Belfast & looking for work? 🧐 Join us THURSDAY 11/08, 10 am-12 pm at the Skainos Centre, to meet local employers with LIVE jobs (don't forget your CV!) and with our Employability Mentoring Team! 🦸‍♀️
This event is perfect both for those who are ready to apply for a new opportunity right away, and for those who still need a little support on their journey to employment 🤝 We are waiting for you! 🙌🙌

⭐️FREE TRAINING⭐️If you are in East Belfast and unemployed or not working as much as you'd like, get in touch to know more about this Hospitality Employment Masterclass!
We are Belfast Work's partners in the East 😎
☎️ Call or text 07955 528220
📲 Email [email protected]
📩 Message our Page

Exciting Job Opportunity with EastSide Greenways !!!

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

🌳Project Support Worker (EastSide Greenways)
🌳Youth Project Officer (EastSide Greenways)
🌳Youth Project Support Worker (EastSide Greenways)

To find out more and apply please visit>> www.eastsidepartnership.com/recruitment

Volunteering in your community, or want to get involved in volunteering & leadership training! Our GET SET Youth Work summer programme runs 25th-29th July 10am -4pm. Get your OCNNI level 1 in Youth Work, team activity days, meet other young people. GET SET for Work is for young school leavers & jobseekers aged 16 - 24 years who need help to get into work or training. To find out more or book a place contact [email protected]