Building Communities Resource Centre

26/05/2026

To celebrate Poetry Day Ireland 2026
Communities Causeway invites you to a poetry event at:
Waterstones, Coleraine
Thursday 28th May, from 3:30-5pm
The theme this year is ‘Home’. 🏠
Please join us either to listen, or share a poem that you have written, or one that speaks to you.
We welcome poems recited in all voices and languages.
To register for this event, please email Helena at communitiescauseway@gmail.com or call Hannah on 028 2766 5068

26/05/2026

For the Community, by the Community, with the Community!

Did you know we offer a wide range of support services via BCRC MEMBERSHIP to help community and voluntary groups grow, thrive, and make an even bigger impact?

We are here to support local organisations through:

✅ Good Governance: Advice & Guidance
✅ Financial Preparation Support
✅ Networking, Collaboration & Shared Learning
✅ Funding Information & Application Support
✅ Design of Publicity Materials
✅ Reduced Rate Printing & Photocopying
✅ Promotion of Your Events & Services
✅ Advocacy & Lobbying for Community Needs

We believe in amplifying the voices of local communities and creating strong partnerships that inspire positive change. Together, we can build stronger, more connected communities for everyone.

If your group, organisation, or community project could benefit from support, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you!

25/05/2026

Bank Holiday Monday 🌞
Reminder that our office is closed
We will be open again on Tuesday morning

25/05/2026

❗️Few spaces became available for our Siúlóid an Imircigh (The Emigrant’s Walk) with incredible Cathy O’Neill this Wednesday, 27th May ❗️

Bus and lunch provided

Please contact Fearghal on fearghal@theresourcecentre.org to register.

🌳 Where the past meets the present 🌏

The Emigrant's Walk

23/05/2026

We were delighted to have been invited to a celebration event for the Coleraine Area Child Contact Centre inc Ballycastle
The event provided a valuable opportunity to hear about their work and the support they provide locally, the event also provided opportunities to network with other organisations, and share about the work of Building Communities Resource Centre
The event gave us the opportunity to explore opportunities for collaborative working, but most importantly it highlighted the importance of supporting one another to better serve children and families within our communities.

22/05/2026

Honoured to be a part of this project alongside Coast and Glens Community Development and Meraki Art NI and Health and Social Care Trust . Hannah, our Community Development Officer commented; "this was a really valuable project, both a challenging and rewarding experience that really put things into perspective".

A Creative Community Arts funded by The Executive Office, coordinated by the CCGBC Community Development Team, supported by BCRC and Art NI brought creativity and direction to the project, and some very creative young people who engaged in conversation around healthy relationships and also created a beautiful piece of art reflecting relationships and working together.

18/05/2026

Last week, our office was transformed for a magical Polish Poetry Night 😊📖

It was an evening filled with connection, reflection, and beautiful emotions.
A heartfelt thank you to Aleksandra Chmielewska for sharing your inspiring and moving poems with us❤️

We are grateful to everyone who joined and helped create such a warm and memorable atmosphere💫

18/05/2026

Would you like to have a say on how the Northern Ireland media reports on you and your community?
Raised Voices are writing guidelines for journalists on how to report on asylum seekers, refugees and ethnic minorities and we need your help.

Come along and share your thoughts with Maeve from Raised Voices on June 11th at 7pm at BCRC in Ballymoney.
The session will last up to one hour and be audio-recorded for transcription purposes.

For more information visit raised-voices.co.uk or email maeveconnolly@raised-voices.co.uk

To register, please email: marzena@theresourcecentre.org

18/05/2026

🌸 Breaking the Silence: Women, Migration & Misconception 🌸

Join us for an important and empowering conversation creating space for women to come together, connect, learn, and have honest discussions around violence against women and girls, migration, and challenging misconceptions.

💓 Guest speakers from community & voluntary organisations 🌸

👥 Safe discussions and opportunities to connect 🤝

🌍 Wholesome food from around the world provided for lunch 🥗

📍 Coleraine
📅 Friday 29th May
⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm (Registration from 10:00am)

⚠️ Spaces are limited – please confirm attendance with Gosia: gosia@theresourcecentre.org

📵 To ensure safety and privacy for all participants, this is strictly a no photos / no videos event.

🌸 Women-only event

18/05/2026

🌿🪻 Bluebells, wild garlic & the loveliest bunch of people 🌱🌳

🌸 Last Friday was all about slowing down, breathing deep, and soaking up every scent, every view, and every little bit of forest magic 🌲✨

🌿 Fresh air, good company, and nature at its very best!💚

🌸 Thank you to everyone who joined us — we loved having you along and can’t wait to do it all again soon! 🌿🍃

🌿Thanks to Halifax for providing funding for this project 🌱

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Halifax

11/05/2026

🌳🪻☀️ Wild and Well week 1☀️🪻🌳

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us on our mindful forest walk last Friday 🌿

🌻 Thank you to Sasha, our walking instructor for her stories of wellness and nourishment 🌾

🌲 Herbal teas, wholesome treats and bluebells - we couldn’t ask for a better experience 🪻

☀️If you’d like to join us next week please get in touch!🌿

🍃 For details contact Gosia on gosia@theresourcecentre.org 🐾