Once again friends of Newtownards branch will be pounding the streets of Belfast to help raise vital funds for our branch. We have two teams taking part in the relay, plus Noel and Phil who will each be taking on the full 26 miles!
Our branch was founded by a local parent back in 2008 and today supports over 200 families registered from all over the province.
We are run by a group of dedicated parent volunteers and offer many activities for local families, such as fortnightly clubs, swimming lessons, sibling groups, cinema trips, weekly bounce sessions, summer day trips, an annual residential and a trip to the panto to name a few. At all of our activities parents remain on-site, allowing them a chance to chat and share experiences and support.
During the lockdowns, we provided craft activity packs with instructional videos, online parties, virtual magic shows, online bingo nights, online quizzes and even set up a virtual yoga class. Mums, Dads and carers also managed to get a treat on Mother's Day and Father's Day.
We receive no government funding and all our funds are raised by the committee and our members.