Programmes
We are just in the process of organising a variety of new programmes that will be rolled out in the coming weeks and months - WATCH THIS SPACE
Anyone interested in getting involved send an email to : ellen.cahill@hotmail.com
Online Safety Training For Older Adults
Are you part of a group or community organisation that would like to avail free digital training on Online Safety.
Brought to you by the digital experts - DigiSkills they will show you how to:
Stay safe online
Sport online and social media scams
Shop safetly online
Digital Champions Training
Learn how to support people get online, stay safe online and improve their digital skills.
Every Wednesday In February 2022 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd In the community, for the community Learn how to support people get online, stay safe online and improve their digital skills.
(10am-11.30am or 6pm-7.30pm)
Innovation Factory Belfast
385 Springfield Road, BT12 7DG
Porticus Program
Currently through the porticus programme we aim to support and prepare local communities, residents and current staff members and management of the BMSSP in the quest to facilitate the smooth transition for all concerned to the new shared space building.
A key focus will be on the delivery of relevant training that will empower the individual and further help the organisation succeed and grow.
Great to have Porticus support the setting up, training & development of the new Highspring Residents Group this will be a vital tool for the wider Highfield / Springmartin area and beyond, the Porticus programme will aim to support and deliver for the residents of the area in terms of capacity building, skills training, governance and best practice and collaberative working
Peace Barriers Program
The critical mens engagement group that has been running for the past year, we meet most tuesday nights at 7pm in various locations from bmag to the innovation centre.
Recently we have delivered the beacon/funday event on 10th july in the springmartin area.
We have a number of other programmes starting in the near future, epilogues, oral history projects etc.
Philip can be contacted about any of these on email:
Mens Critical Engagement Group
The Cross Community Engagement group meets to discuss hard end topics that have and continue to impact on communities and families living in Interface Communities.
Womens Critical Engagement Group
The Cross Community Engagement group meets to discuss hard end topics that have and continue to impact on communities and families living in Interface Communities
Every Tuesday
Cross Community Residents Forum
A forum inclusive of residents from the Upper Springfield and the Spring Martin / Highfield estates, were topics that directly impact these interface communities can be discussed and objectives and outcomes worked towards for the betterment of both communities
Gort Na Mona
Men's Shed
A space to allow Men to express themselves through woodwork, crafts and discussion - connect, converse and create
Belfast City Council Employment Academies
Care Academy -Employment academies are open to anyone currently out of work or working less than 16 hours per week, applicants must be a resident of Belfast.
Registration details: academy@people-1st.co.uk
Belfast City Council are pleased to announce that we are rolling out an academy in conjunction with Balmoral Health Care 24/11/2021. Vacancies include Healthcare Assistants (various care homes) and Covid Testers (Randox – City Airport rate of pay £14ph)