Friends of The Arc

Friends of The Arc Friends of The Arc is a Community Group set up by Adults with a Learning Disability. We are a Non Pro

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from Friends of the Arc 🌷🐣Wishing all our wonderful followers a very Happy Easter!We hope your day is fi...
05/04/2026

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from Friends of the Arc 🌷🐣

Wishing all our wonderful followers a very Happy Easter!
We hope your day is filled with joy, kindness, and a little bit of chocolate too! 💛

And well done to everyone who won at our Easter Raffle.

Thank you for your continued support — it means so much to us and to the people we support every day.

What a day! 🚴‍♀️🔥Today the Friends of the Arc group took on a Spinathon at Newry Leisure Centre and we are absolutely de...
31/03/2026

What a day! 🚴‍♀️🔥

Today the Friends of the Arc group took on a Spinathon at Newry Leisure Centre and we are absolutely delighted to have raised an amazing £810! 🎉💙

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated, came along, supported, and kept us going — we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌 The encouragement, generosity and community spirit was incredible from start to finish. 🌟

We’d also like to say a big thank you to Newry Leisure Centre for letting us use their facilities and helping make the day such a success. 🏋️‍♂️👏

We are so grateful to each and every one of you — thank you again

🐣🎟️ Easter Hamper Raffle 🎟️🐣We have some fantastic Easter hampers up for grabs, filled with lots of Easter treats and go...
30/03/2026

🐣🎟️ Easter Hamper Raffle 🎟️🐣

We have some fantastic Easter hampers up for grabs, filled with lots of Easter treats and goodies – perfect for all ages!

All proceeds from the raffle will go to Friends of the Arc, supporting the great work they do.

🎟️ £2 for one strip
🎟️ 3 strips for £5

Be in with a chance to win one of these amazing Easter hampers while supporting a great cause. Thank you for your support and good luck to everyone who enters! 🍀🐰

🌸🐣 Easter Flower Arrangements now available at The Arc Bessbrook! 🐣🌸Bring a touch of spring to your home or surprise som...
30/03/2026

🌸🐣 Easter Flower Arrangements now available at The Arc Bessbrook! 🐣🌸

Bring a touch of spring to your home or surprise someone special this Easter with one of our beautiful handmade flower arrangements. Filled with colourful seasonal blooms, they make the perfect Easter gift or table centrepiece.

Available now at The Arc Bessbrook – call in early while stock lasts!

🚴‍♀️ Join Us for the ARC Spinathon! 🚴‍♂️Come along and pedal for a great cause at our Friends of the ARC Spinathon in Ne...
23/03/2026

🚴‍♀️ Join Us for the ARC Spinathon! 🚴‍♂️

Come along and pedal for a great cause at our Friends of the ARC Spinathon in Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 31st March from 10am – 3pm.

All proceeds will go to Friends of the ARC, supporting people with learning disabilities in our community. Every minute you pedal helps make a real difference!

Whether you want to take part, cheer on the cyclists, or donate, your support means everything. Let’s fill the room with energy, encouragement, and community spirit!

📍 Newry Leisure Centre
📅 Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 10am – 3pm

23/03/2026

🌸 Spring Bedding Plants Now Available! 🌸

Add some colour to your garden with our beautiful selection of pansies, violas and spring bedding plants – now on sale at The Arc Bessbrook.

Perfect for pots, borders and brightening up your outdoor space.

📍 Visit us in store at The Arc Bessbrook
🌼 Great prices while stocks last!

🚶‍♂️ ☀️ Arc Walking Group ☀️🚶‍♂️‍➡️The Arc Walking Group made the most of the glorious sunshine with a fantastic walk up...
20/03/2026

🚶‍♂️ ☀️ Arc Walking Group ☀️🚶‍♂️‍➡️

The Arc Walking Group made the most of the glorious sunshine with a fantastic walk up Hen Mountain outside Hilltown. 🌄

With stunning views, fresh air, and plenty of great company, it was the perfect way to enjoy the day. There were lots of smiles, chats, and well-earned breaks along the way!

Well done to everyone who took part – looking forward to the next adventure! 👣

🌸🌼 Spring has arrived at The Arc Bessbrook! 🌼🌸Our beautiful range of Spring Bedding Plants is now in stock – perfect for...
20/03/2026

🌸🌼 Spring has arrived at The Arc Bessbrook! 🌼🌸

Our beautiful range of Spring Bedding Plants is now in stock – perfect for adding a splash of colour to your garden, patio, or window boxes! 🌷🌿

From vibrant pansies and primroses to cheerful polyanthus and more, we’ve everything you need to brighten up your outdoor space this season.

🌱 Great quality plants
🌸 Stunning seasonal colours
🌼 Perfect for all garden spaces

Pop in and see us – let’s make your garden bloom this spring! 💐

🌺🌺🌺 Mother’s Day 🌺🌺🌺Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we have a beautiful selection of handcrafted flower arra...
12/03/2026

🌺🌺🌺 Mother’s Day 🌺🌺🌺

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we have a beautiful selection of handcrafted flower arrangements available at The Arc Bessbrook to help you celebrate the amazing mums in your life. 💐

Our arrangements are carefully created with fresh, seasonal flowers and are perfect for showing your love and appreciation this Mother’s Day.

✨ Limited availability – be sure to get in early to avoid disappointment!

📍 Available from The Arc Bessbrook

Well Done to Martin and Conor who recently appeared on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live with Holly Hamilton to tell her about S...
27/01/2026

Well Done to Martin and Conor who recently appeared on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live with Holly Hamilton to tell her about Social Care Farming at Yellow Road Social Farm 🚜

Great work lads keep up the good work 😁

🌳 🌳 🌳 ST.LUKE’S GROUP 🌳🌳🌳Well Done to the St.Luke’s Group who done a big clean-up of the St. Luke’s site.Well Done lads,...
22/01/2026

🌳 🌳 🌳 ST.LUKE’S GROUP 🌳🌳🌳

Well Done to the St.Luke’s Group who done a big clean-up of the St. Luke’s site.

Well Done lads, keep up the good work 😁

🎅🏻🎄 ARC CHRISTMAS DINNER 🎅🏻🎄We had our annual ARC Christmas Dinner today in Canal Court, Newry Everyone was in great spi...
17/12/2025

🎅🏻🎄 ARC CHRISTMAS DINNER 🎅🏻🎄

We had our annual ARC Christmas Dinner today in Canal Court, Newry

Everyone was in great spirits for the day ahead, we had a lovely 3 Course Meal which was absolutely delicious 😋

Then we danced into the afternoon with Gareth and Billy singing our favourite Christmas songs followed by a DJ to finish the afternoon off 🎵

Thank you to the Canal Court for their hospitality and great service we will be back next year for sure 👍🏻

Address

13 Clogherevan Road, Bessbrook
Newry
BT357BH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+442830830337

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