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Lisburn Downtown Centre
         
 

              

                            Lisburn City Council

Course information and downloads can now be found on the right-hand column of this page under "Weekly Schedule".

Mission statement

The centre is an initiative of First Lisburn Presbyterian Church but is available for use to people of any church, faith or no religious belief. It is also available to the churches of the town as a point of their collective service to the community

The full title expresses the centre’s aim: The LISBURN DOWNTOWN CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY CARE.

It aims to supplement the many provisions for care available through the social Services, other voluntary organisations and church groups, by

  • promoting groups to cater for unmet needs
  • offering facilities for the use of other providers, voluntary & statutory

It should therefore be seen as a network of groups & activities. Accordingly, it aims to work in genuine partnership with other agencies, voluntary & statutory. The statutory agencies are principally the EHSSB, DHSS, Lisburn City Council, NIHE, & the Lisburn Further Education College.

Partnership includes the provision and enabling of volunteers to make their contribution alongside professional staff. Currently a number of volunteers come from within the membership of the sponsoring Congregation. The Centre also has volunteers from the wider community who are in sympathy with & committed to the Centre’s philosophy

LDC is a practical expression of the Christian faith, illustrating and emphasizing the following values:-

  • The worth of the individual, made in God’s image.
  • Openness & acceptance, reflecting the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • The potential for everyone to grow in self-esteem, confidence, personal fulfillment & care for others, grounded in the presence of the Holy Spirit.

 

The centre’s approach & activities allow people to participate at their own chosen level. Some may seek practical help or warm & sympathetic human contact, some may seek spiritual encouragement. The centre is offered as a contribution to the well being of the community of Lisburn and as a point where the values & reality of the Kingdom of God can permeate our human lives.

 

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Drop in Centre

The drop in centre will be operating Tuesday from 2 - 4pm  and Thursday from 10 - 12am. 

Appointments will be arranged after initial assessment for one to one work and support.

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Special Events and Training

 

"Downtown Bangor Deaf Citizens" runs in Westchurch from 10.30 to 3.00pm every first Wednesday of the month. 


First Aid courses will be running later this session.

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Weekly Schedule

Monday
Ripples
Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Tuesday
Get Together Club
Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Parents in Contact Group
(2nd & 4th Tuesday)
Time: 10:30 - 12:00

Wednesday
Special Needs Parenting Courses
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
OR
Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Click here to download the information document (opens with MS Word)

Lisburn Downtown Deaf Citizens' Group
(2nd Wednesday of each month)
Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Bangor West Downtown Deaf Citizen's Group
(1st Wednesday of each month in West Church, Bangor)
Time: 10:00 - 15:30

Young Adults Group
Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Thursday
Training Day

Friday
Friday Club
Time: 10:00 - 13:00

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Vacancies


Volunteer required to help with programme for Contact group - suitable person will have a knowledge of issues faced by parents of children and young adults with a moderate to severe disability.  The group meet 2 times each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30.
 
Catering Volunteer required to help the Downtown Deaf Catering Team, The Lisburn Downtown Deaf Citizens Group meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at First Lisburn Presbyterian Church.  Hours required from 10.30 to 1.30 on that day. 
 
Administrative assistant to the Coordinator -  This is a part time PAID post - the position is for12 hours per week for 1 year initially.
 

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For information on any of the above, please contact Margaret Bailie, Downtown Co-ordinator by email or telephone.

 

Contact


or alternatively by post

Margaret Bailie
The Co-ordinator
Lisburn Downtown Centre
First Lisburn Presbyterian Church
49 Market Square South
LISBURN
BT2S lAG

 
 
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