East Coast Day Opportunities

17/06/2026

WELLBEING WEDNESDAY
We had the best fun at our circuits class this morning, Callum was giving everyone sound effects for each exercise which was making everyone laugh, sorry Moira. 😂 Back at the HUB we had a snack and some chill time. We then made some gifts for our dad's or the important people in our lives - who knew you could have so much fun with googly eyes. After lunch we all did a few chores before we headed up to Newtownards to get some things for the HUB. Big shout out to Sam who is getting really good at doing the dishes and they even pass CJs inspection for perfection. 🧽☕👍

16/06/2026

TRAVEL TUESDAY
Today really was all about travel & transport as we headed to the transport museum. We enjoyed looking at all the different displays and seeing all the different types of transport. We especially enjoyed the tractor ride and the jet ski ride. Everyone decided that we should have burger king for lunch. 🍔🍟We had a short shopping trip in the afternoon around Ards which was finished off with an ice-cream. 🍦😎

16/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!! ☕🫖🧁🍰
Our summer coffee morning is Tuesday 30th June, 10.30 - 12.30 @ our HUB.
Come along for a cuppa and a bit of craic. Our young people will be having a craft stall downstairs if anyone wants to purchase anything but no obligation, we are just happy to have you join us.

15/06/2026

COMMUNITY MONDAY
Today we concentrated on our wee HUB community. We worked hard on our outside area and got it cleared up a bit - more work to be done. Connie planted, Callum & CJ worked at clearing the weeds while Erin started off brushing she quickly gave herself a promotion to supervisor 😂
After lunch it was time for chores. Connie and Callum both hoovered, CJ sorted all the mugs, washed them and put them away - Erin supervised from the sofa.
We headed in to Portaferry to do our recycling and get rid of some rubbish. CJ had a bit of an early finish while the rest of us went for a walk along the shore front and then stopped off for a cheeky ice-cream before home - because we are worth it 🍦😉

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

FRY FRIDAY
Everyone was tired today after our late night last night.
We enjoyed our dancercise class first thing and everyone loved having the light up tambourines again this week. Erin headed to Exploris to do some crocodile hunting 🐊 and the boys headed for their fry. Back at the HUB everyone relaxed for a while with a cuppa. We enjoyed reading the article on the Chronicle about us meeting the King and Queen 👑 and about the work we have been doing, everyone loved seeing our pictures in the paper.
After lunch we went for a walk in Cloughey and visited the garden of remembrance. Back at the HUB everyone decided that we should have a mindfulness session to get us all relaxed for the weekend - going by the snores there was a bit too much relaxing going on 😆💤😴🥱

11/06/2026

THIS & THAT THURSDAY
Well today was this that and the other 😆
Today was meant to be volunteering but because of the weather we voted not to go today. We had a lovely relaxed break then sorted some small craft items. Football fever hit us today and we got in the mood by putting up our posters, singing football songs and organising our world cup sweepstake - watch this space ⚽🥅⚽
After lunch we had a lovely walk along the beach where we met our friend June and her 2 dogs who walked with us.
Tonight we had our first East Coast evening outing. We were at the McMaster School of Dance performance and it was absolutely amazing. Such talent on the stage from the very little ones right through all the age groups. We sang, danced and clapped all night. Well done to everyone involved and thank you for a great night - and for having reserved VIP seats for us.
Everyone at team East Coast will be ready for bed tonight. 🛏️

10/06/2026

WELLBEING WEDNESDAY
We started our day being very energetic at our circuits class. *We aren't the only people there every week, we just have to edit the pictures to remove everyone else for their privacy.* 😄
Back at the HUB we relaxed with a snack and a cuppa. Our photos of the royal visit arrived yesterday so we sorted them out and enjoyed making a big collage picture for the hallway. We also got a fantastic poster made with pictures of the royal visit.
After a late lunch we had a mindfulness session to get us relaxed for going home.

09/06/2026

TRAVEL TUESDAY
Today we started with break at the warehouse before heading up to Hollywood exchange. We had some fun sofa shopping, we especially liked the recliners. 🛋️
We got some supplies in home bargains before we headed to burger king for an early lunch. The afternoon was spent at the cinema. Connie, Llewellyn & CJ went to see a scary movie and the rest of us went to watch masters of the universe. Another great day of fun and entertainment at East Coast.

08/06/2026

COMMUNITY MONDAY
Today we headed up to The Warehouse Newtownards to give the garden a tidy up. We intend to do this every 4-6 weeks to keep on top of things so that the space can be used in the good weather. We raked, brushed, lifted rubbish and filled the bird feeders. We couldn't believe how much work it needed after just a few weeks but now it's all ship shape and ready if Charles & Camilla decide to pop in again 👑😄. The chef made us a delicious lunch of pizzas and sausage rolls.
CJ decided to head on home while everyone else went for a walk around the duck pond and then for a bit of retail therapy.
Another day of giving back to the community from team East Coast.