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10/09/2026

On World Su***de Prevention Day 2026 it’s not ok to tell a suicidal person ‘it’s ok to not be ok’. Su***de is too serious. The suicidal person’s life is too important. We must not dismiss the life threatening emotional pain that a suicidal person may have had to endure for decades as ‘ok’. We must not dismiss as ‘ok’ what has been done to some people who are suicidal: abuse is ‘not ok’; rejection is ‘not ok’; abandonment is ‘not ok’; bullying is ‘not ok’; shaming is ‘not ok’….
If you are suicidal it’s ok to get help. If you are suicidal it’s ok to get a new life for yourself. You are amazingly strong. You’ve struggled and fought this far. You can get help to keep yourself safe from su***de. Keep going. You deserve life. 🕊 See less

10/09/2026

08/09/2026

🇬🇧☕ PROUDLY NORTHERN IRISH. VETERAN OWNED. PROPER COFFEE.

From the shadow of Carrickfergus Castle to your morning brew — Soldier On Coffee Co. is all about strong roots, bold coffee and getting on with the mission. 💪☕

Forget the bland supermarket stuff. Treat yourself to coffee with a bit of character, whether you like it smooth, strong or somewhere in between.

Every order supports a small, veteran-owned Northern Irish business — and trust me, I’d much rather be packing coffee orders than dancing on TikTok trying to sell it. 😂

☕ Give Soldier On Coffee a go.
🇬🇧 Veteran Owned | 📍 Northern Ireland
📦 Delivered straight to your door
👉 www.soldieroncoffee.com

Our Land. Our People. Our Coffee. SOLDIER ON. 💣☕

08/09/2026

Test your power and stamina on the picturesque and welcoming roads around Navan Fort, Armagh with this fantastic autumn event organised by Armagh Athletic Club

🏆Armagh 10 Mile Road Race & 6k Fun Run
📅 10am, Sunday 11th October 2026
🌳The Navan Centre, Armagh City, BT60 4LD

🖍 Enter: https://myrunresults.com/.../armagh_10_mile.../6349/details

Entries close Tuesday 6th October.
For more info 📧[email protected]

08/09/2026

Join Belfast Hills Partnership for a dusk walk where we will watch and learn about bats. On Thursday 24 September from 7pm - 9pm we will discover the nocturnal habits of these flying mammals and learn about their vital role in our ecosystems. Learn how to identify the different species of bats using special bat detectors at Ligoniel Dams.

Tickets are free but booking is essential and goes live tomorrow (Wednesday 9 September) at 11am!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999510134638

Please note: this event is weather dependent

07/09/2026

Check out our beginner-friendly running programme 'Couch to 5k' that's kicking off in Portadown, Armagh and Keady on Tuesday 22 Sept (or virtually on 21 Sept)!

So, what is Couch to 5k?
👉 It's a walk/run concept to get you fitter and feeling better about yourself.
👉 It has a proven track record with people of all ages and levels of fitness.
👉 In 8 weeks, you'll be running for at least 30 minutes!
👉 It's slow and steady training method helps to avoid injuries.
👉 It's challenging but achievable!

Online registration essential.

The NHS 'Couch to 5K' plan is designed to get you off the couch and gradually work you up to running 5K for half an hour, in just eight weeks.