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🏉⚽ Funding available for local sports clubs
I would encourage grassroots sports clubs across East Antrim to consider applying to the Cash4Clubs funding scheme, which is now open for applications.
A total of £500,000 is available to community sports clubs across the UK and Ireland, including:
• £2,000 grants for 225 clubs
• Five transformational grants of £10,000
The funding can help clubs improve facilities, purchase new equipment and invest in their long-term sustainability.
Applications are open now and close on Friday 1 January 2027.
If you are involved with a local sports club or charity that could benefit, find out more and apply at:
👉 cash4clubs.org/
Please share with any local clubs that may be interested.
cash4clubs.org
Supporting grassroots sports clubs since 2008. Apply for £2,000 grants to improve facilities and grow your club. Applications open 14th September 2026.
Do you have diabetes, or support someone who does? 💙
The Larne Live Well Hub is offering a series of FREE diabetes information and wellbeing sessions at Larne Marketyard this autumn.
📅 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22 & 29 October and 5 November 2026
⏰ 10–11am
📍 Larne Marketyard, Station Road, Larne, BT40 3AB
Each session will cover a different topic, with input from health professionals including a diabetes specialist nurse, podiatrist, community pharmacist and dietitian.
Please share with anyone in the Larne area who may benefit. 💙
For more information: communityteamni@diabetes.org.uk
📢 Free Dementia Support Available in Carrickferus this October
I welcome the return of Dementia UK Admiral Nurse clinics to Nationwide's Carrickfergus branch on 27 and 28 October. These free 45-minute appointments provide confidential advice, information and practical support for anyone affected by dementia, including family members and carers, regardless of who they bank with.
Dementia can have a profound impact on individuals and families, and access to specialist support within the local community is invaluable. I would encourage anyone who may benefit from this service to find out more and book an appointment.
My thanks to Nationwide and Dementia UK for bringing this important support to Carrickfergus and helping those affected by dementia access expert advice close to home.
For further information and to book an appointment, visit the Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Clinics webpage.
Address
14 Market Place
Carrickfergus BT38 7AW
Motorcycle theft and anti-social behaviour cause real concern in communities across Northern Ireland, while law-abiding motorcyclists should be able to enjoy their bikes without being tarred with the same brush.
I welcome the National Motorcyclists Council’s new ten-point plan to tackle motorcycle theft, anti-social behaviour and motorcycle-enabled crime.
The plan calls for stronger enforcement alongside prevention, better use of technology and intelligence, and closer cooperation between government, police, the motorcycle industry and riders.
We need to come down firmly on those who steal motorcycles or use bikes for criminal and anti-social purposes, while supporting the many responsible motorcyclists who make an important contribution to our communities and economy.
I will be interested to see how the proposals can be taken forward and what lessons can be applied here in Northern Ireland.
Community groups across Northern Ireland can now apply to the Fibrus Community Fund 2026, with grants of up to £1,500 available.
The fund supports local initiatives aimed at tackling digital poverty, building confidence and improving digital inclusion, particularly in rural communities.
Since the programme began in 2021, Fibrus has provided £230,000 to community groups across Northern Ireland, with a further £30,000 available through this latest round.
I would encourage eligible community organisations to take a look and consider applying.
Applications close at 1pm on 16 October 2026.
Find out more and apply: cfnorthernireland.my.site.com/fundseekerportal/a0uSq00000AlSzB
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