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Methody raises £2600 for Niamh
Methody Moneybox recently provided Niamh with a cheque for £2600. Their fundraising activities include a tennis tournament, jumping jack christmas gifts, and a fabulous evening in February of 'Methodys got Talent'. Peter McBride attended the evening and was impressed with the wide variety of talented pupils that took part. This fantastic fundraising will greatly benefit Niamh's Young People Projects. Heartfelt thanks to Methody.
Michelle O’Neill stops by at Woodlands
The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle O’Neill, paid a visit to at Woodlands Day Support, Cookstown on Wednesday 22nd February.
She chatted with members, staff and volunteers and was impressed the work carried out.
Minister for Health shows his musical side at a visit to Millburn Close
The Minister for Health, Edwin Poots visited the residents and staff at Millburn Close.
All involved thoroughly enjoyed their time chatting with the Minister. Please play the video below to see a selection of photos that captured his visit.
Niamh highlight their support for teachers wellbeing in an advertorial in Irish News
Niamh ran an Advertorial in Tuesday's (14/02/12) copy of the Irish News.
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hereCelebration of Achievement
On Friday 2 December 2011 a Celebration of Achievement event was held at Queen’s University Belfast to present certificates to just over 100 people who recently completed the OCN Accredited Level 2 “Consumer Rights and Managing Finances” course which was delivered by Citizens Advice to Beacon members across Northern Ireland.
Pictured in the photograph from left to right:
Liam Quigley, Operations Lead, Beacon, Alayne Kinver, Director of Development, Citizens Advice
Peter McBride, Group Chief Executive, Niamh, Billy Murphy, Director of Mental Health Services, Beacon
Louisa McKee, Training Manager, Citizens Advice, Joanne Lucas, South West College and
Sean McCormick, Open College Network
Niamh receives Investing in Volunteers Award
Professor Martin Bradley and Peter McBride were delighted to receive the Investing in Volunteers Award. Peter attended the Volunteer Now ceremony at Belfast City Hall on Monday 14th November and accepted the award from Will Haire, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Social Development. Niamh was one of 18 organisations to receive the award. Patricia Morrow, who lead the process within Niamh, was invited to speak at the ceremony to share her experiences of the application process and the support provided by Volunteer Now
Local schemes promote Mid Ulster Mental Wellbeing
Beacon and Mindwise schemes in the Mid Ulster area came together on Wed 12th October 2011 to celebrate World Mental Health Week.
Beacon’s Woodlands & Market Street Day Support Services and Newhaven Supported Housing Service along with Mindwise’s Training and Employment Service at New Style Furniture and Community Support Service organised an Open event at The Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown.