Mencap Strule Buzz Group

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

21/11/2025

Today our colleagues Eoin and Joanne are representing us at the Disabled People’s Parliament in Stormont, contributing to an important motion on how current laws and policies affect Deaf and Disabled people across Northern Ireland.

They’ll be joined by Caleb from Calebs Cause NI and together they will shine a spotlight on the need for truly inclusive education opportunities for every child and young person. Their contributions will reflect lived experience, highlight ongoing barriers, and call for meaningful action to ensure no one is left behind.

You can watch the Parliament live on Assembly TV — link in the comments.

20/11/2025

Riverfront will be offering free hot chocolate during Saturday’s Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday in the town centre

20/11/2025

This Saturday 22nd November sees Omagh Town light up with the official 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐧! 🎄🎅
Festivities kick off at the Strule Arts Centre from 12noon where Santa will welcome families to visit (booking essential)!

Listen as St Eugene's Brass Band lead the festive songs closely followed by Harmonise Choir with some wonderful carol singing.🎶

The countdown to the big switch on begins at 4.30pm with festive performances and the arrival Santa Claus!❄️🎅

Find out more 👉https://exploreomaghsperrins.com/whats-on/

20/11/2025

Hope all men had a Happy international men’s day to all the men who have help us to be who we are today from the buzz group

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

Put the date in your diary for an amazing night, lots of dancing and craic with a great bunch of people!

17/11/2025

A party in honour of Railway Court recently brought together residents, staff and guests in the Silverbirch Hotel to mark the milestone

16/11/2025

❗️ REMINDER❗️
There is just over one week left to have your say on the Department of Health’s public consultation “We Matter”.
It is so important that as many people with a learning disability, their families and carers from across Northern Ireland share their thoughts on the learning disability service model.
Follow the link here for more information 👉 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/learning-disability-service-model

13/11/2025

Mencap Digital Assistant Amy, shares how to make the internet a kinder and more accessible place for people with a learning disability.

💜 Amy shared, “Being kind online can mean using clear, simple words, adding alt text to pictures, and using captions on videos. And if someone is being treated unfairly online, standing up for them is a kind thing to do. Because a kinder internet means a kinder world.”

Learn more about how to make social media more accessible here: https://brnw.ch/21wXs09



Image description: A photo of Amy in a green jumper and brown glasses. The white text says '“The internet can be a great place for people with a learning disability to make friends, share ideas, and be part of the community. But it only works for everyone if it’s easy to use and kind.” - Amy'