House Compassion Centre and Newtownards Foodbank

16/06/2026

📚☀️ School may soon be out, but reading doesn't have to stop!

Summer is the perfect time for children to discover a new favourite book, dive into exciting adventures, and develop a lifelong love of reading 📖

Don't miss our latest new picks in this issue's Reading Corner!
www.ni4kids.com

16/06/2026

🚴‍♂️🌟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒! 🌟🚴‍♀️

Looking for a fun, active evening with the kids? Join Ards Cycling Club at the Ards Town Centre Races Family Event on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6pm in Conway Square, Newtownards.

🚲 Cycle together on a safe, traffic-free road circuit
🍦 FREE ice cream for children
🔥 BMX Demo in Conway Square
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
🎉 Completely 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to attend

Whether your child is a confident cyclist or just loves getting outdoors, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the excitement of race night and experience cycling in a safe, family-friendly environment.

📍 Conway Square, Newtownards
🗓 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ 6pm
Tag a friend who should bring their family along! 👇

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

***EDIT: 12/6/26 - Due to a high number of applications, we have temporarily paused this scheme until current applications have been processed.***

Reuseable Nappy Voucher Scheme 👶

Did you know, by the time he/she is potty trained, a single baby could use between 4,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies!

Ards and North Down Borough Council is pleased to support local families through our NEW Reusable Nappy Voucher Scheme, helping residents make a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice.

Residents living in Ards and North Down can apply for a £50 voucher to use towards reusable nappies with The Nappy Lady.

Reusable nappies are a great alternative to single-use nappies. They can help reduce household waste, save money over time, and are better for the environment.

Find out more at https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/Cloth-Nappy-Trial

Terms and Conditions apply.

12/06/2026

A few items we are short on in the foodbank this week:
🍜Pot noodles / super noodles
🥣Cup-a-soup
🥫Tinned ham/ Corned beef
🥫Tinned Ravioli / tinned Spaghetti Bolognese/ tinned Macaroni
☕️Tea & Coffee
🐈‍⬛Cat Food
Thank you for all your help and support 💚

11/06/2026

🥔✨𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Saturday 20 June | 11am – 5pm
Please check individual store opening times

Join us in Comber on Saturday 20 June for a fun filled family day out. Pick up your Comber Earlies Food Festival Passport from 11am–5pm and explore 10 locations around the town, collecting a stamp at each participating business. 🎉

From crafts and colouring in to sweet treats, art, recipe sharing and quirky potato themed fun, there’s something to keep every young explorer entertained!

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 🎊

SuperValu, Castle Street
McBride’s on the Square
Doghouse Gallery, Mill Street
Emma’s Sweet & Cake Delights, Bridge Street Link
Floral Creations, Bridge Street Link
Comber Library, Newtownards Road (10am–1pm)
Goose Coffee House, High Street (10am–4pm)
The Willow Tree Café Gallery, The Square
Julie Douglas Art Courses, Castle Street (1.15pm–5pm)
Sole Sanctuary Holistic Health, Killinchy Street (11am–4pm)

Click here to find out more about the Comber Earlies Food Festival Passport - https://bit.ly/4dKVfGM

Passport activities are free but subject to change and availability.



Food NI | Love local comber | SERC

10/06/2026

🚴‍♂️🌟 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒! 🌟🚴‍♀️

Looking for a fun, active evening with the kids? Join Ards Cycling Club at the Ards Town Centre Races Family Event on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6pm in Conway Square, Newtownards.

🚲 Cycle together on a safe, traffic-free road circuit
🍦 FREE ice cream for children
🔥 BMX Demo in Conway Square
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
🎉 Completely 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to attend

Whether your child is a confident cyclist or just loves getting outdoors, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the excitement of race night and experience cycling in a safe, family-friendly environment.

📍 Conway Square, Newtownards
🗓 Wednesday 17 June 2026
⏰ 6pm
Tag a friend who should bring their family along! 👇

07/06/2026

🚴UK Bike Week | 8 to 14 June 2026
Events at various locations across Ards and North Down

Whether you ride every day or haven't cycled in years, Bike Week is all about showcasing how cycling can be fun for everyone. It's a week to celebrate the simple joy of getting on a bike and to inspire others to give it a go.

🚴 Park Pedal | Comber (Saturday 6 June )
🚴🏿‍♂️ Bike Checks | Bangor and Newtownards
🚴 BMX Taster Sessions with Thunder | Ards, Portavogie & Killinchy
🚴🏽‍♂️ Accessible cycle skills and games | Bangor Sportsplex
🚴 Peninsula Quietway Cycle Tour | from Bangor
🚴🏿‍♀️ Ards Cycle Club Town Criterion Town Races

For full details visit https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/parks-activities

04/06/2026

To all our amazing volunteers 💚THANK YOU💚
💚 For showing up every week
💚 For your hard work and dedication
💚 For your care and kindness you show to others
💚 For the energy and joy you bring that brightens each session
💚And just simply for being 👉YOU👈🥳

26/05/2026

Good afternoon, a few items we are running low on:-
🥫Tinned Custard
🍅Tinned Tomatoes
🥕🌽Tinned Carrots & Sweetcorn
🧻Toilet Rolls
👶Nappies Sizes 5, 6 & 7
🧽Cleaning Products
Donation drop off points - located at House Church, Tesco Store Castlebawn & Asda Store Ards Shopping Centre 💚Thank you for supporting us 💚