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24/04/2026

The mens group has been busy the last few weeks down at Shankill Community Garden and with the guidance of Stuart have been planting potatoes, onions and strawberries. 👨‍🌾🍓🥔

We've been lending a hand also and clearing weeds and debris round the polytunnel to give better access for the school groups that visit the garden during the day.

Next week we'll be down again at the garden making the most of the weather and getting the planter boxes ready to move potatoes and onions into. 🪏🌱🧅

06/03/2026

Last night the Larne and Shankill mens groups were go-karting at Eddie Irvine's.

From the speed, petrol fumes, crashes and pizza it was all a blur... But what is clear is it was a great night's craic for the two groups! 🚥🏁🏎️

27/02/2026

Last night the men's group did a walk and talk session around Titanic Quarter and heard stories from a former ship builder about what life was like working in the ship yard. 🚢⚒️⚓

The rain even stayed off for us last night!

Great to be out connecting with the group and hopefully as Spring comes this weekend the weather starts to improve and we can get outdoors more ⛅☀️☔

23/01/2026

Earlier today some of the guys from our men's group took part in a guided tour around the Ulster Folk Museum, Cultra learning more about the history of life and culture Northern Ireland.

Thanks to our guide Geraldine who shared about the history of the museum, the buildings and life for the people. ⏳🏚️🪶🤯

And of course to the girls working in the cafe for the delicious tea/coffee and scones!☕🫖🍰😍

The history was great — but the scones made it unforgettable 😂👌

12/12/2025

Christmas dinner last night brought the Shankill and Larne men's group together.

A great night of craic and connection amongst the men with plenty of delicious food eaten! 🎄🍽️

Not much else to say but Merry Christmas to all the guys who attended last night and we'll see you all again in the New Year for more of the same 😊

28/11/2025

Last night the men's group did a workshop on coping with Christmas 🎄🎁🎅

We recognise Christmas is a time of connection and being together and for some people this can be a difficult period.

The discussions last night amongst the men were honest, vulnerable and real and the group were able to help provide some support and connection to each other.

No photos of the men who attended to keep their stories private so instead enjoy this message Santa had for the guys who each were given their own plan to fill in and use this Christmas.

21/11/2025

Last night the men's group went to the movies to see Predator Badlands 😎😊 great craic, fun and connection. Just what we all needed on a cold night 🥶

07/11/2025

Winter soups last night for the men's group 🍲

The guys enjoyed a red lentil and veg soup, a leek, carrot and barley soup and a chunky vegetable soup.

After enjoying these the guys got recipe cards and fresh ingredients to get hands on making these soups at home. 👐

This was a follow-up to previous sessions with the guys in how to use a slow cooker and with the weather due to get colder as we approach winter we wanted to have 3x hearty warming soups to keep us all warm 😊

24/10/2025

Last night the men's group did some festive pumpkin carving 🎃🎃

Great craic and banter throughout and our winner was the first photo below of a very talented man who did both a tree and a face!

The runners up and the carving are also shown showing men coming together and connecting 😊

Fancy joining us? We meet at New Life City Centre every Thursday at 7pm

17/10/2025

Last night the Shankill mens group paid a visit to Larne to see how the group was getting on, enjoy some pizza and have some craic with a quiz night.

Well the Larne group may have won the trophy last night both groups won a night of craic and connection!

'til next time - the Shankill group will be studying encyclopedias each week to get a win 😂

Both men's group meet weekly with a group in Shankill and a group in Larne every Thursday evening 7-9pm and welcome new members. But seriously any men who know things join the Shankill group and help us redeem ourselves 😂💪

12/09/2025

👣 Divis mountain completed with the walking group 👣

Great walk up Divis today with the group and the weather even stayed dry for us until we got to the car par

Wee buns! 😎 But sadly no buns were ate today as the cafe was closed! 'til next time

05/09/2025

The rain didn't dampen our spirits at the men's group last night 🌧️🌧️

We managed to do a barbecue between rain showers and as always had great craic together.

With a special thanks to Stuart who hosted us at Shankill Community Gardens 👏

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3 McKinney Road
Newtownabbey
BT364PE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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