Groundwork Northern Ireland

We've been working in Northern Ireland since 1991. We work with communities to enhance their lives, places and prospects, from the ground up.

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Volunteers’ Week June 2–8. Volunteering isn’t just about giving your time, it’s 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

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Tesco Stronger Starts grant is NOW OPEN! Secure up to £1500 for your school, youth group, play group, men's shed other community group or charity!!
Application deadline is Aug 11, 2025
Apply NOW 👉https://t.co/TLZ0NSi1ga
Get in touch 👉 [email protected] if you have any Q's

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Floral fun in the sun! 🌞🪷

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 📧[email protected]

#GWNI

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Join with us ONLINE to share ideas and learn more about how Groundwork supports Men’s Sheds in NI.

You MUST register through the following link https://t.co/xdu5tRXEW6 to recieve the meeting joining details

#MensShed #GWNI

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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 👉https://t.co/Lsz1S37M3J

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Great to catch up with Councillor Rodney Quigley at the Carson Project in Ballymena.

We had the opportunity to share about our work with Men’s Sheds and discuss potential future projects within the Mid-East Antrim Council Area. Lots of exciting opportunities!

#Ballymena #Collab

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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 📧[email protected]
#CommunityGarden

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Are you a school, school PTA or Friends of Group for schools in Down and Armagh? Then 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔!!

Lesley our Tesco Stonger Starts Champion can help you along the way - 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘
📞028 9074 9494 📧 [email protected]

#DownAndArmagh

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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]

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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

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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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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲
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.
📧[email protected] for garden info

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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.
More📧[email protected]

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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

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Comhphobal Ard na bhFeá/ 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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𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯����𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿
Responsible for leading on developing the Goals for Climate programme working with the IFA Foundation & Queens University.
MORE 👉 https://t.co/kubpbIWaF0
#Jobs #JobsNI

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𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
The role is varied & challenging, dealing with emerging climate change concepts.
More➡️ https://t.co/kubpbIVCPs
#Job #GWNI

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Don't forget Men’s Shed networking event from Hillside Men's Shed, Kilkeel .

A FREE event booking is essential 📧 [email protected] to secure spaces
📅 Fri 9 May 10.30am - 3pm

📍Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J

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Come along to a Men’s Shed networking event organised by Hillside Men's Shed, Kilkeel .
A FREE event booking essential 📧 [email protected] to secure spaces
📅 Fri 9 May 10.30am - 3pm
📍Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J
#Networking