Confederation of Community Groups Ballybot House

Confederation of Community Groups Ballybot House The Confederation of Community Groups is a not for profit umbrella community development organisation based in Newry, Northern Ireland.

We deal with Community Organisations and provide Tenancies, Venue Hire and a Resource Centre.

🎨 Calling all little creatives! ✂️🖌️Caroline’s Arts & Crafts Classes are returning this September, perfect for children ...
26/08/2026

🎨 Calling all little creatives! ✂️🖌️

Caroline’s Arts & Crafts Classes are returning this September, perfect for children aged 6–11! 🌈

Painting, crafts, seasonal activities and lots of creativity and fun with new friends. 💛

Yew Gen Youth Club
📅 Thursdays, 4.30–6pm
🎨 Block of 5 sessions – £50 per child
📍 Methodist Church Hall, Sandy’s Street, Newry

📱 Call 07731504838 to reserve a place.

Newry Water Festival
26/08/2026

Newry Water Festival

Women's Aid Armagh Down Young Women's Project My name is Aoife, and I am the Young Women's Worker with Women's Aid Armag...
26/08/2026

Women's Aid Armagh Down Young Women's Project

My name is Aoife, and I am the Young Women's Worker with Women's Aid Armagh Down. I am writing to introduce myself and to share information about our new exciting EmpowHER service, which has been developed in response to the growing need for specialised support for young women aged 16-25 years across the Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, and Newry, Mourne and Down areas.

We understand that relationships can sometimes feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to navigate. Whether a young woman is experiencing concerns within a relationship, wants to build confidence and understanding around healthy relationships, or simply needs someone to talk to, EmpowHER provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where young women can explore and discuss these topics. Referrals can be made directly by contacting the service by telephone.

I would be grateful if you could share information about EmpowHER with colleagues, teams, and any young women who may benefit from the service. I would also welcome opportunities to meet with your organisation, provide further information, or discuss how we can work together to support young women across our communities.

If you would like additional information or promotional materials, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can also find links to our Instagram, TikTok, and newly launched EmpowHER website via the EmpowHER Link tree below:

EmpowHER Official: TikTok, Instagram | Linktree

Dementia Information ProgrammeThis is a free virtual programme for carers, family and friends of people living with deme...
26/08/2026

Dementia Information Programme

This is a free virtual programme for carers, family and friends of people living with dementia or anyone who has questions about dementia

Via zoom on 4 consecutive Thursday evenings 7pm – 9pm starting 3rd September

We will have experts in their fields (see attached programme) explaining their services and how they can support people on their own journey

The programme can be viewed with your camera and audio off, or you can get involved and have your questions answered

25/08/2026

We are so excited to introduce our first ever.
Walk for Safer Futures

On Sunday 30th August, The Road Ahead NI will host its inaugural Walk for Safer Futures in recognition of National Road Victim Month.

Every step is a call for change.

Road traffic collisions don’t end at the roadside. They leave loved ones grieving, survivors living with life-changing injuries and trauma, and families and communities forever changed. Even collisions where no one is killed or seriously injured can leave lasting emotional scars, with many people living with anxiety, fear, and a loss of confidence every time they travel on our roads.

Whether you have been personally affected or simply want to stand in solidarity, your presence matters. Together, we will remember those we’ve lost, honour those whose lives have been forever changed, and call for greater investment in road safety, prevention, education, and support services.

Together, we can create safer roads, stronger support, and brighter futures.

NO ONE SHOULD TRAVEL THIS JOURNEY ALONE.
Click the link below to sign up. Lets show our strength in numbers whilst raising vital funds to help The Road Ahead NI provide life changing support to those affected by a road traffic collision.
📅 Sunday 30th August
🕔 11am
📍Leaving Newry City Football Club - to Greenbank roundabout - Past Centra Garage - Heading along Kilmory St - Onto River St - Then briefly onto William st - then we head down the greenaway. We have a set turning point on the greenaway - then its a return to Newry City for refreshments.

Check out "Walk for Safer Futures" on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-safer-futures-tickets-1990579083624

The Layered Lands ProgrammeThe Confederation of Community Groups (CCG) are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting ne...
20/08/2026

The Layered Lands Programme

The Confederation of Community Groups (CCG) are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting new cross-border programme opportunity which will commence in the Autumn. The Layered Lands programme will be run in partnership with Wheelworks, Belfast, and Dundalk Youth Centre and aims to bring heritage and storytelling to life through Augmented Reality in a cross-border project which will forge creative community links between Dundalk and Newry.

Are you interested in local lore or folklore, have you an interest in heritage or history, would you like to be part of a project to explore the Gallows Walk, the 18 Arches, or the Paupers Graveyard; have you heard of Dempster’s Mill, now Ballybot House. Are there stories that have been passed down in your family that connect to some of these local sites? Or have you other sites of interest that you would like to explore through this project. All ideas will be considered at the first workshop.

This project will allow us to explore identified sites of local interest, sharing stories, investigating history, helping sites and stories come to life. Through our partnership with Wheelworks, we will get support with digital innovation, storytelling, and augmented reality. Through our cross-border partnership with Dundalk Youth Centre we will connect communities, learn about, and visit different heritage sites, take part in cross-border trips, and showcase events to highlight the lasting legacies of creative collaboration through the project.

This programme is recruiting for participants aged 50+ and participants aged 16 to 25. Note that places are limited so be sure to register your interest!

No experience necessary, just an interest in creativity, storytelling, or simply engaging in something new.

This programme is free to all participants with any transport or refreshment costs covered.

This programme will run over the next year and will include six local workshops, two cross-border trips and two showcase events, one in Newry and one in Dundalk.

Keep an eye on our socials for more information on when exactly this project will commence or get in contact with Cathy Mc Mahon (Community Development Manager) to find out more and register your interest: contact details – [email protected] or 028 3026 1022

This project is funded by the Peace Plus Changemakers Programmes.

20/08/2026

Are you fundraising? Does your fundraising activity meet the standards outlined within the Code of Fundraising Practice? Join our next online session where we'll have Gráinne from the Fundraising Regulator to tell you all you need to know!
👉More details and joining instructions at https://ow.ly/Urb950ZBOhy

This FREE session is ideal for volunteers and for those who recruit and support volunteer fundraisers on behalf of your organisation.

Newry Mela 2026We were delighted to recently attend the official launch event for the Newry Mela which took place at But...
17/08/2026

Newry Mela 2026
We were delighted to recently attend the official launch event for the Newry Mela which took place at Buttercrane Shopping Centre.
Attendees were treated to fabulous dance performances from Newry Indian Arts Club, Weihong Chinese Culture and Dance, Sinead Nolan Academy, and Mc Ataggart School of Dance.
The Mela itself will take place on Sunday 6th September from 12pm to 6pm in Mc Clelland Park, Newry.
This is set to be an incredible day of multi-cultural celebrations, including dance, music, food and entertainment for the whole family so be sure to mark that date and come along.

Ballybot Community AssociationCCG are supporting the Ballybot Community Association (NIC 103508) with preparations for a...
17/08/2026

Ballybot Community Association

CCG are supporting the Ballybot Community Association (NIC 103508) with preparations for an upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday 3 September @ 7pm in Ballybot House.

We encourage any interested members of the Ballybot area community to come along to this meeting and consider getting involved as volunteers to help ensure the sustainability of this vital grassroots community charity; ongoing training and support will be provided by the CCG.

Unfortunately, if a new committee is not elected on the night, then we will be assisting with the formal dissolution of this charity and Ballybot Community Association will officially close.


If you would like any further information then please contact Cathy McMahon, Community Development Manager, at the CCG on [email protected] or on 028 3026 1022

Launch Event 📅 Friday 21st August | ⏰ 9.00am – 10.30am | 📍 Mourne Mountains Brewery,Warrenpoint
12/08/2026

Launch Event
📅 Friday 21st August | ⏰ 9.00am – 10.30am | 📍 Mourne Mountains Brewery,Warrenpoint

Address

Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket
Newry
BT358BG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442830261022

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