Good Morning Community Hubs
Good Morning Community Hubs
Over the past few years, we have worked to develop community hubs across both the Newry & Mourne, and Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council areas; these hubs are now a vital component of our Good Morning telephone service delivery. The hubs have allowed us to provide community development support to existing and new organisations, recruit and support new and existing volunteers, raising the profile of the Good Morning service and encouraging new referrals to the service.
All volunteers involved with the community hubs receive full induction training on our bespoke My Call matters Platform, and they are supported throughout their volunteering journey with ongoing advice and training as required. They are also able to access additional training opportunities provided through the CCG, connecting them to the wider community and voluntary sector.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area
Derramore Training & Development Agency
Tuesday 10am to 1pm & Thursday 10am to 1.00pm
5 High Street, Bessbrook, Newry, BT35 7DY
Key contact: Laurence Bradley – labhrasbradley@gmail.com
DTDA run a Good Morning community hub every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Their aim is to enhance community capacity and support vulnerable individuals, particularly those facing hardship.
Lislea Men’s Shed
Monday 10am to 12pm
32A Hall Road, Lislea, BT35 9UD –
Key Contact: John Mc Elroy lisleamenshed@outlook.com
The Good Morning hub operates from the Lislea Men’s Shed every Monday morning, providing the men involved with a meaningful weekly volunteering opportunity, alongside the chance for a social catch up.
Newry Street Unite
57 Hillside Drive Kilkeel, BT34 4JF
Key contact : Andrew Clements newrystreetunite@gmail.com
Newry Street Unite is a community centre and organisation in Kilkeel which is all about providing structures and access to services for the people of the area in order that all can reach their full potential.
Rural Health Partnership, Cullyhanna
Rural Health Partnership, Tullynavall Road, Cullyhanna, Newry BT35 0PZ
Key contact : Teresa Nugent ruralhealthpartnership@hotmail.co.uk
The RHP is an independent community-based organisation, based in the WALD Centre in Cullyhanna. We are a Healthy Living Centre and are part of the NI Healthy Living Alliance.
Moneydarragh Hub
Contact – Hugh Cox
moneydarraghcommunityhub@gmail.com
Moneydarragh Hub was established in 2018 when Moneydarragh Primary School closed and the community gathered to save the building and utilise its value as an asset for community use.
Hilltown Community Association
Carcullion House, 25 Rostrevor Rd, Hilltown, Newry BT34 5TU
Key contact : Martina Byrne E-mail: hilltowncommunity@gmail.com
HCA aims to develop and deliver projects to improve the village of Hilltown and the wider Clonduff parish.
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Area
West Armagh Consortium
Thursday 10am to 1.00pm
20 Cathedral Road, Armagh, BT61 7QX
Key Contact: Stephen Fields – westarmaghconsortium@gmail.com
The West Armagh Consortium offer the Good Morning service from their hub every Thursday morning. They are an umbrella organisation bringing together different community & voluntary groups and offering a range of services to benefit members and the wider community.
Armagh Men’s Shed
Tuesday 10am to 1.00pm
Unit 5/6, 77-79 Upper English Street, Armagh, BT61 7LA
Key Contact: S Mc Cleary – smccleary@btinternet.com
The Armagh Men’s Shed operates a Good Morning hub every Tuesday morning; it’s open to men of all ages and focuses on the provision of a safe, friendly and inclusive social environment.
ABC Community Network –
Monday 10am to 1.00pm & Friday 10am to 1.00pm
Magharee House, 82 Thomas Street, Portadown, BT62 3NU
Key Contact: Emma Brannigan – emma@abccommunitynetwork.com
Volunteers attend the ABC Community Network on a Monday and a Friday to facilitate the Good Morning service. The ABC Network is committed to developing confident and thriving communities across the ABC areas.
Laurencetown, Lenaderg & Tullylish Community Association
Wednesday 9.30am to 1.00pm
10 Drumnascamph Road, Laurencetown, Banbridge, BT63 6DU
Key Contact: Claire Patience – enquiries@lltca.com
The Good Morning service operates from LLTCA every Wednesday morning, providing an opportunity for the volunteers to come together and enjoy a quality volunteering experience.
Banbridge Men’s Shed – Coming Soon
Dromore Road, Banbridge, BT32 4DU
Key Contact: Paul Scappatichi – bms@banbridgemenscommunityshed.co.uk
We are working with the volunteers at Banbridge Men’s Shed, supporting them to create a dedicated space within the Shed to operate a Good Morning hub. We hope to launch this new hub in the coming month.
