Mae Murray Foundation

30/10/2026

🎨 Last week our Overs group had the best craic, painting T-shirts and celebrating one of our members’ birthdays! 🎂👕

A massive thank you to Carla Hodgson Art for facilitating the session and getting everyone involved. We had a great time!

We’d also like to thank NACN for funding our sessions and helping make activities like this possible. 💚

Northern Area Community Network
Carla Hodgson Art

28/10/2026

📢 CAN YOU HELP US? 🚨

We are currently on the lookout for a Transfer Rotunda (see photos below), and we're hoping someone might be able to help!

If you have one that is no longer being used and would be happy to donate it, we would be incredibly grateful! 💚

Your donation could make a real difference.

📩 If you can help, please send us a private message or get in touch via email: [email protected]

Please share this post to help us spread the word! 💙

28/10/2026

🎃🛼 What a fang-tastic time we had on Sunday at Antrim Forum for our Halloween Roller Disco! 👻✨

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and Halloween fun as everyone took to the floor for a brilliant afternoon of skating! 🛼💃

A HUGE thank you to Kellys Roller Skating, and to all the families who came along and joined in the fun! 🧡

We loved seeing everyone having such a great time! 🎃👻

27/10/2026

🎶 CHOIR SPOTLIGHT 🎶

Meet the wonderful Jasmine! ❤️

We’re shining a little spotlight on the people who make our choir so special, and today it’s Jasmine's turn!

From their favourite song to who's team they are on, here’s a little peek behind the scenes… 👀🎤

Thank you for being part of our choir, Jasmine! 🥰

27/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Pumpkin Patch Raffle. Winners have been notified. Special thanks to staylagom, Magheramorne Estate and dylanoaksofficial for generously donating the prizes!

26/10/2026

🎃👻 We had a spooktacular time at our Halloween Stay & Play on Friday! 🧡💚

There was lots of fun to be had as we painted our pumpkins 🎨🎃, explored sensory play 👐✨ and enjoyed spending time together!

It was lovely to see our little ones having fun while parents and caregivers connected in a friendly, welcoming space. 💙

💚 We also want to say a MASSIVE thank you to Ruth from Family Fund! 💚

Ruth has been with us from the very beginning, and we are so grateful for all your support. 🥰 Ruth, you are amazing, and we are so thankful for you! Thank you for being part of our journey. 💕🙌

💚 Would you like to join us for our next Stay & Play?

📅 Friday 6th November 2026
⏰ 10:30am–12pm
📍 Mae Murray Foundation, 10 Redlands Crescent, Larne

Our sessions are FREE, and no diagnosis is needed — just come along for some playtime, connection and fun! 🧸💕

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://maemurrayfoundation.charitywize.com/25064/events/stay-and-play-under-5s-6-nov-2026/123/

We’d love to see you there! 💚

26/10/2026

🎃👻 BOO FEST! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at Girdwood Community Hub! 🕷️

📅 29th October
⏰ 4–6pm
📍 Girdwood Community Hub

Come along and enjoy:

🎵 Fizz Wizz Pop Show
🥁 Make-a-Sound
✨ Sensory Play
🎨 Halloween Crafts
🖌️ Glitter Tattoos
🎃 And lots more!

Dressing up is optional, so come along in your favourite costume — or just come as you are! 👻

It’s going to be a fun-filled Halloween party for everyone! 🎃🧡

🎟️ Book your place here:
https://maemurrayfoundation.charitywize.com/25064/events/halloween-family-event-29-oct-2026/143/

We can’t wait to see you there! 👻🎃

26/10/2026

26/10/2026

The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive are running FREE parent workshops online in November and December to support parents whose children have behaviours associated with Autism and ADHD. No diagnosis required come along and get some knowledge and tips to support your child at home.

Please see the individual flyers attached for more information.

24/10/2026

🎅🦋 We’re back again to spread some inclusive Christmas magic! 🎄✨

Calling all Santas, Mrs Clauses, elves, grotto volunteers and anyone helping to make Christmas extra special this year! 🎅🤶

Our FREE online “Makaton for Santas” workshop is back for another year! ❤️

This fun one-hour session is a fantastic opportunity to learn and practise some simple Makaton signs and symbols, helping you to communicate with children and adultse who use Makaton.

Whether you’re completely new to Makaton or joined us before, it’s a lovely chance to refresh your memory, learn some useful signs and get yourself ready for some Christmas magic! ✨🎄

📅 Tuesday 3rd November
⏰ 6–7pm
💻 Online via Zoom
💰 FREE!

Let’s make sure everyone can enjoy a magical and inclusive Santa experience this Christmas. 🦋❤️

🎅 Sign up now:
https://forms.gle/6UXaNqZbkUuJqoqt5

Please share with any Santas or Mrs Clauses you know who might like to join us! 🎅🤶✨