Care Day
Friends' Events
Thank you to all the organisations who are hosting events and activities to celebrate Care Day 22!
Together we create community
14 Plus Care Day Event @ The Rink
This event will take place at the Rink, Portadown, which is the largest indoor skating rink around. There will be activities including roller skating, football, hockey and basketball. All rounded off with celebratory Pizza and Cupcakes. This popular venue offers a lot of fun and the opportunity to meet old friends and make some new ones too. Numbers are limited.
Open to: Any young person in the Southern Trust 14plus Team
When? Tuesday 15 February, 5pm-7pm
Where? The Rink, Portadown
Book? Contact your Social Worker
Pathways into Catering – The Fostering Network
Find out about catering lead by Craig Beazley, Head Chef of the Bull & Claw Donaghadee restaurant. You will see how his restaurant operates and hear about the competencies and skills needed to become a chef. You will get ‘hands on’ in their kitchen to prepare some food under the expert guidance of Craig and his team. We then invite the foster and kinship carers to join us in the Bull & Claw for lunch where you will have the opportunity to practice your ‘table service’ skills!
Open to: Young people living in foster and kinship care, Year 10 up to 18 years old
When? Wednesday 16 February, 10am – 1.30pm
Where? Bull & Claw, Donaghadee
Book? Contact The Fostering Network Northern Ireland – 02890705056
Southern Trust 14 Plus Trust Football
We are going to celebrate Care Day at out weekly football which takes place in the Cathedral Road Recreation Centre. The session will be led by Darnell Parkinson and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the mix of fitness training, skills and football match. To celebrate Care Day there will be treats for all attendees.
Open to: Young people in the Southern Trust 14 Plus Teams
When? Wednesday 16 February, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Where? Cathedral Road Recreation Centre, Armagh
Book? Contact your Social Worker or PA
Magic Gareth’s VIRTUAL MAGIC SHOW!
Join the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for a special virtual MAGIC SHOW was Gareth!
” He’s the best magician I’ve ever seen… and I’ve seen 3!”
– Sophie Aged 4 (and a half!)
Open to: Young people in the Belfast Trust
When? Thursday 17 February, 7pm
Where? Online
Book? No need to book. Click here at 7pm on Thursday 17 February to join!
Pathways into TV & theatre makeup and hair artistry – The Fostering Network
Find out about modern wigs, hair and makeup artistry within the TV and theatre industry lead Patricia Strong, an experienced professional who has worked on series such as ‘Game of Thrones’. You will hear about the competencies and skills needed within this industry, see styling demonstrations and have the opportunity to have a go yourself. Following the event we invite the foster and kinship carers to join us for lunch at the Millbrook Lodge hotel.
Open to: Young people living in foster and kinship care, Year 10 up to 18 years old
When? Friday 18 February, 10am – 1.30pm
Where? Millbrook Lodge hotel
Book? Contact The Fostering Network Northern Ireland – 02890705056
Awareness Training course on Supporting Care Experienced Children and Young people – Include Youth
The Include Youth Training and Awareness course will help you and your organisation;
– Improve awareness of how the sector challenges stereotypes and encourages inclusive practices
– Have greater of health and wellbeing needs of children and young people
– Building awareness of inclusion, diversity and opportunities for care experienced children and young people
Open to: Organisations who wish to improve their awareness of the unique needs of care experienced young people
When? Friday 18 February, 10am – 12.30pm
Book? Contact Kate Moffett on 07711232734 or katem@includeyouth.org
Get involved!
What will you do to celebrate Care Day 22? Every year, organisations across Northern Ireland organise activities and events to mark Care Day. What will you do? Register your event or activity by clicking the button below.
We have produced a pack of logos for you to use to promote your Care Day 22 event or activity. The pack also includes our special Care Day 22 Posters and flyers!
Just click the button below to download!
