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Ballynure and District Friendship Club

Social Inclusion

We want to give members of our local community the chance to meet together, visit places together and share friendship with each other.

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About this cause

Provide opportunities for older people whom live alone or are in an isolated part of this rural community, to meet together, raise funds together, get to know each other and spend time in each other’s company. we want to give older people a chance to be entertained and informed about interesting events, musical shows, activities or hobbies, Ensure that these older people, many of whom are widowed, divorced or single, are still able to get out and about to enjoy and experience the many attractions and entertainment that NI has to offer, Provide transport to venues so that this growing number of older people are not stressed out by having to drive or seek lifts. We have up to 50 members who attend monthly meetings, join with each other for weekly coffee mornings and go on numerous trips.

How this cause brings people in the community together

The project will help the community by: providing a place for older people to meet for fun, fellowship and lifelong learning; ensuring that each member feels valued and contributes to community life; enhancing the look of our surroundings by planting and tending the many open areas in the village; contributing to the local heritage by erecting signs; providing help and support to those in need.