
A group of hopeful chefs are one step closer to discovering who will be named Chef of the Future; a new initiative for the hospitality industry organised by Henderson Foodservice with support from Newry Chamber of Commerce. Following an intensive day of cookery challenges and hot competition, four rising stars from across the borough were […]

The search is on for local musicians to take part in The Great Belfast Busk Off on Saturday 6 July. Last year’s winners (pictured above) were Newry duo ‘Paul and the Meanie’ who used the prize of studio time and 100 CDs to create a set of demo tracks. If you think you […]

Community groups in the Newry area with a social, educational or environmental focus are being encouraged to apply for a share of the 2019/20 Co-Ownership Community Fund. The £15,000 fund, which has increased this year by an extra £5,000, is open to local organisations and partnerships to either support their continued community work or to […]

The countdown is on for the Mourne International Walking Festival to celebrate twenty-one years of outdoor enjoyment and discovery this year when the award-winning event returns on Friday 28 June. Celebrating everything the stunning Mourne Mountains area encapsulates and offering an adventure of discovery through its sweeping slopes and beautiful coastline views, the Festival brings […]

An unique opportunity for carers to have their voices heard takes place on 12 June in Newry. There are an estimated 220,000 carers across Northern Ireland who save Government millions of pounds annually. Caring can range from a short time daily to every hour of the day dependent on the needs of the […]

The Consumer Council is encouraging consumers to try public transport during Bus and Train Week, 3 – 9 June 2019. Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy at The Consumer Council said, “When parking and other costs are factored in, public transport can be cheaper than travelling by car. “Our advice is give it […]

Local students Elish-Therese Campbell and Jennifer Heslip will be among some of Northern Ireland’s future fashion designers who will showcase their latest designs this month as part of the eagerly anticipated Ulster University Graduate Fashion show. The prestigious event, which has seen many now successful students take part in the past, will take place at […]

A new early-onset Parkinson’s café will take place in Newry in June. Parkinson’s UK Northern Ireland launched its first early-onset Parkinson’s café in Belfast in June 2017. The monthly get together offers people of working age living with Parkinson’s, as well as their family and friends, the chance to meet and chat while […]

Local Charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is calling for volunteers across Northern Ireland to get involved in Clean Coasts Week, running from 1 -9 June with a series of litter picks and cleanups. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful want to inspire and create a Clean Coasts Community to take action and help preserve the coastline for […]

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has launched a new campaign to increase the number of domiciliary care workers helping people to live in the comfort of their own homes. A career in domiciliary care is ideal for a compassionate person who has had experience of caring for someone. The campaign involves […]