🧵 Back by Popular Demand – Beginners Sewing Class!

Our much-loved Beginners Sewing Class is returning for a 6-week course starting 10th November! Learn essential sewing techniques in a friendly, supportive environment – perfect for complete beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their skills. During the course, you’ll create your own project:✨ A cushion cover (to fit a standard-sized cushion)or🎁 A drawstring bag – ideal as a Christmas gift …

BCDA 2024 RECAP!

🎬 Our 2024 Year in Review – Watch the Highlights! What a year 2024 was for BCDA so we’re taking a moment to look back at everything we’ve accomplished together. From exciting projects and new partnerships to major milestones and unforgettable moments, this year was one for the books. 📽️ Watch our 2024 Recap Video to relive the highlights, celebrate …

Advice @ BCDA

ℹ️ Did You Know? Our Advice Team at Ballynafeigh is here to support you with a wide range of issues, including:✅ Disability support✅ Housing✅ Universal Credit✅ General advice & guidance If you – or someone you know – lives in the Ballynafeigh area and could use a helping hand, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 📞 Call us on 028 …

Halloween @ BCDA

🎃Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween!🎃 Join us on Tuesday the 28th of October- for a day full of Halloween fun and spooky surprises!👻 Free entry!🫶🕐 Halloween drop-in (Ideal for kids up to 8 years old) 1 – 3pmEnjoy:🎯 Halloween games📖 Storytelling📸 Spooky photo ops🍭 Edible prizes🧙‍♀️ Fancy dress encouraged – show off your best costume! (Prizes for best dressed) …

🎉 New Advanced Sewing Classes – Enrolment Now Open! 🎉

Following the incredible success of Rosheen’s Beginner Sewing Classes, we’re excited to launch a brand new Advanced Sewing Course – completely FREE for all returning and experienced participants! About the Course Take your sewing skills to the next level with this engaging and creative advanced class. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, try out new styles, or dive deeper …

Bank of Ideas – Vote for Us!

We’re taking part in the Bank of Ideas! Our idea is a 3-day creative summer programme for young people on the Ormeau Road — where they can dive into outdoor theatre-making, creative writing, storytelling, local history, and active mental health & wellbeing… all in small, supportive groups that help them feel seen and valued. Come support us at the Voting …

Summer Scheme 2025 Registration

☀️🎉 Summer Fun Awaits! 🎨⚽ Calling all parents! Registration for our Kids Summer Scheme 2025 is happening on 25th June from 12-2pm @ BCDA! 📝💥 📅 Dates: 28th July – 13th August (3 days each week)👦👧 Ages: 6-8 & 9-12🎯 Activities include: sports, crafts, cinema trip, day out to Newcastle and so much more Spots are limited – make sure …

50th Celebration Mural!

A couple of weeks ago Katie came down and we discussed what we believed the mural should represent. We spoke to many people who make up our Ballynafeigh community so this mural would mean something to all of us. The feedback we received from our valued members was that it needs to be colourful and showcase elements which contribute to …