Volunteersโ Week June 2โ8. Volunteering isnโt just about giving your time, itโs about connection, community, & having FUN!
Recently our volunteers got arty creating these unique signs!
During Volunteers Week we will be sharing insights from our amazing volunteers.
#Volunteer
Tesco Stronger Starts grant is NOW OPEN! Secure up to ยฃ1500 for your school, youth group, play group, men's shed other community group or charity!!
Application deadline is Aug 11, 2025
Apply NOW ๐https://t.co/TLZ0NSi1ga
Get in touch ๐ [email protected] if you have any Q's
Floral fun in the sun! ๐๐ชท
Colin Men's Shed enjoying planting up their hanging baskets supported by our Men's Shed Support Team.
Want to get involved with a Mens Shed or are a Mens Shed looking for support & guidance please get in touch ๐ง[email protected]#GWNI
Join with us ONLINE to share ideas and learn more about how Groundwork supports Menโs Sheds in NI.
You MUST register through the following link https://t.co/xdu5tRXEW6 to recieve the meeting joining details
#MensShed#GWNI
We were proud to support a Men's Shed Networking Event recently organised by NEWRY Street UNITE. Over 25 shedders from 11 Sheds in attendance.
Are you part of a Men's Shed & would like to share ideas & connect with other sheds? Our next online session ๐https://t.co/Lsz1S37M3J
Great to catch up with Councillor Rodney Quigley at the Carson Project in Ballymena.
We had the opportunity to share about our work with Menโs Sheds and discuss potential future projects within the Mid-East Antrim Council Area. Lots of exciting opportunities!
#Ballymena#Collab
A big shout out to everyone who came along to our Community Garden Open Days.
We had some lovley herb water keeping us hydrated, we planted seeds & signed up new volunteers.
Interested in getting involved with our Community Gardens ๐ง[email protected]#CommunityGarden
Are you a school, school PTA or Friends of Group for schools in Down and Armagh? Then ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐!!
Lesley our Tesco Stonger Starts Champion can help you along the way - ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
๐028 9074 9494 ๐ง [email protected]#DownAndArmagh
We hosted volunteers from @DeloitteUK at our Hydebank Meanwhile Garden.
They cleared the raised beds, relaid a path, weeded & strimmed plus they cooked a mean BBQ lunch!!
If you are interested in a Volunteer Day with us then pop us an email [email protected]
Hydebank Community Garden Open Day TODAY from 12noon
Discover the joys of community gardening, meet our volunteers & hear about the plans for the garden.
Be inspired to plant a seed & join us in our mission of creating a thriving garden in your community.
#Hydebank#Graden
It's Mental Health Awareness Week - this year's theme is 'Community', highlighting the vital role that connection, support, & shared spaces play in supporting our wellbeing.
Our Community Project page - shows projects & initiatives we are supporting https://t.co/DrjTB9O33X
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Glenbryn Garden will be open on Tues 13 May, 12 noon - 3pm & our Hydebank Garden will be open on Fri 16 May, 12 noon to 3pm. All welcome to drop in & have a chat.
๐ง[email protected] for garden info
Transformation at the Ashton Garden thanks to Sean, staff & the Newcomers Men's Group.
Waste ground cleared, benches & raised beds installed, & plenty of propergation for the polytunnel.
Supported through the Groundwork Small Grant Award.
More๐ง[email protected]
Our Groundwork Men's Sheds team have been working with Colin Men's Shed's in West Belfast, as part of our Pilot Programme. They have ordered the raised beds & horticultural materials for their new growing programme delivered by the GWNI Team.
A great few months ahead.
#GWNI
Comhphobal Ard na bhFeรก/ Beechmount Residents Collective & Men's Shed have accessed the Groundwork Small Grant Award. They have purchased brushes & shovels to help clean the Grove Garden & installed signage to tackle problem of dog fouling!
Great work!
#GWNI#MensSheds
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Responsible for leading on developing the Goals for Climate programme working with the IFA Foundation & Queens University.
MORE ๐ https://t.co/kubpbIWaF0
#Jobs #JobsNI
Don't forget Menโs Shed networking event from Hillside Men's Shed, Kilkeel .
A FREE event booking is essential ๐ง [email protected] to secure spaces
๐ Fri 9 May 10.30am - 3pm
๐Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J
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Come along to a Menโs Shed networking event organised by Hillside Men's Shed, Kilkeel .
A FREE event booking essential ๐ง [email protected] to secure spaces
๐ Fri 9 May 10.30am - 3pm
๐Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J
#Networking