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Nostalgic moments at the Reminiscence Event

3 November 2016

The 'Staircase to Memories' Intergenerational Event brought back a lot of memories and nostalgia. The residents at Kirk House together with Tullycarnet Youth Project created a unique experience for all those who attended the event. The exhibition was impressive with old photographs, posters, documents and memorabilia being displayed, but the Fashion Show was the highlight of the afternoon.

Here is a snapshot of the event for those of you who could not attend it.

'Staircase to Memories' Reminiscence Event

14 October 2016

The residents of Kirk House together with Tullycarnet Youth Project and Linking Generations Northern Ireland have the pleasure to invite you to a unique 'Staircase to Memories: Intergenerational Reminiscence Event & Fashion Show', which will take place on Saturday 29 October.
To obtain more information please contact Kirk House on 028 9040 2938.

NIFRS sign partnership agreement with Belfast Central Mission

30 September 2016

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have recently signed a partnership agreement with BCM, to arrange a referral system between both organisations to help assist those most at risk of fire.

The aim of the partnership agreement is the provision of housing related support to older people in their own homes. The service seeks to work in partnership with clients and help them to live independently for as long as possible, in a safe living environment.

Happy Birthday to Sadie!

28 September 2016

One of our residents at Kirk House, Sadie, celebrated her 106th Birthday on Monday 26th September. We would like to wish her a Happy Birthday and many more wonderful years to come!
Here are some photos taken at the Birthday party at Kirk House. The first photo below presents Sadie with Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Michele Marken OBE, who presented Sadie with a telegram from the Queen.

Sheelagh's Camino Pilgrim Walk

6 September 2016

One of the members of Grosvenor Hall congregation- Sheelagh- will soon be taking part in the Camino Pilgrim Walk in aid of Copelands, Dementia and Nursing Care. Sheelagh will be walking 72 miles (116km) and the walk will last 8 days. The walk will begin on 20th September and the route is from east to west starting from Sarria to Portomarin, Palas de Rei, Arzua, O Pino, then arriving at Santiago de Compostela by Tues. 27^th September for the Pilgrim Mass at the Cathedral.

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From BCM’s foundation in 1889, volunteers have played a vital role in the life of the Mission and this remains true today. In fact this is an expanding area of our work and the contribution made by our volunteers has been calculated as an amazing 11,100 volunteering hours in the year Jan - Dec 2015 alone...