Down Community Transport

10/06/2026

28/05/2026

Men's Health Week event @ Castlewellan Castle!

🗓️ Thursday 11th June
⏱️ 6pm - 9.30pm
📍 Castlewellan Castle

Free event for men - join us for food, interactive activities and bite-sized talks on health and wellbeing. Register now with [email protected]
or phone 028 4461 2311

Transport options are available for groups on request.

19/05/2026

📢 DOWN COMMUNITY TRANSPORTANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on:

📅 Monday 8th June🕐 1:00PM📍 Knowledge House, 46 Belfast Road, Downpatrick, BT30 9UP

All are welcome to attend.

If you are interested in supporting the work of Down Community Transport and helping us continue to serve our local community, we would love to hear from you.

To confirm your attendance please contact:

📧 [email protected]

Helping keep our community connected 💚
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18/05/2026

🚗 VOLUNTEER CAR DRIVERS NEEDED 🚗

Do you want to make a real difference in your local community?

Down Community Transport is currently seeking Volunteer Car Drivers to help local people attend hospital appointments, shopping trips, social activities and more.

As a volunteer driver you can:

Choose what suit you✅
Receive mileage expenses✅
Be part of a friendly & supportive network✅
Help people stay connected & independent ✅

A valid driving licence is required and full support will be provided.

If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, please contact us:

📞 028 4461 7900📧 [email protected]

Help us keep our community connected 💚
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18/05/2026

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27 is now open.

Grants of £500–£2,500 are available to eligible rural community and voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises for small-scale capital projects tackling locally identified rural poverty and/or social isolation.

Apply by 12.00pm midday on Monday 22 June 2026.
For advice and support, contact your local Rural Support Network.
🔗https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ps22million-rural-micro-capital-grant-scheme-rmcgs-20262027-opens-applications

Northern Area Community Network Tada Rsn Rural Area Partnership Incorporated Omagh Forum for Rural Associations Fermanagh Rural Community Network County Down Rural Community Network Rural Community Network Rural Action Rural Support

18/05/2026

🌞 Community Summer Schemes 2026

Exciting news! Ards and North Down Community Development Summer Schemes will return in summer 2026. Get ready for a summer full of fun and activities! 🎉

👉 Booking opens at 9am on Tuesday 19th May 2026

Dates and Locations:

📅 Week commencing 6 July:
- Alderman George Green Community Centre, Bangor
- Redburn Community Centre, Holywood

📅 Week commencing 20 July:
- Alderman George Green Community Centre, Bangor
- Redburn Community Centre, Holywood
- West Winds Primary School, Newtownards

📅Week commencing 27 July:
- West Winds Primary School, Newtownards
- Comber Leisure Centre, Comber
- Portavogie Community Centre, Portavogie

📅 Week commencing 3 August:
- Comber Leisure Centre, Comber
- Donaghadee Community Centre, Donaghadee
- Movilla Abbey Church, Newtownards

📅Week commencing 10 August:
- Ballygowan Community Centre, Ballygowan
- Donaghadee Community Centre, Donaghadee
- Movilla Abbey Church, Newtownards

📅 Week commencing 17 August:
- Ballygowan Community Centre, Ballygowan
- Portavogie Community Centre, Portavogie

Cost £25 per week, and £12.50 for concession (Children in receipt of free school meals).

More info in comments.

15/05/2026

Two great roles in a new TV series! Please read the descriptions carefully before applying.