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Grant Weir Fundraising Visit to Colebrooke

Grant Weir Fundraising Visit to Colebrooke Mr Grant Weir Visits Colebrooke Estate. Today ( Monday 21st December) The Rt Hon Viscount Brookeborough joined by staff from the Ely Centre and Brooke House accompanied Mr Grant Weir as he embarked upon one of the final stages of his Marathon Fundraising effort.Within the picturesque grounds of the Colebrooke Estate, a further 2

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Service Update during Covid

Service Update during Covid The Ely Centre The Ely Centre, up to October 31st 2020 have reported a signficant increase in referral and service uptake amongst new and exisiting clients throughout the ongoing health pandemic.Illustrated below is a snapshot of the main reporting figures for many of our services. It is interesting to note that annual estimates have been surpassed

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Grant Weir Fundraiser

Grant Weir Fundraiser Going for a walk hi – Grant Weir fundraiser On Wednesday 11th November 2020 @ 11.30am much loved Fermanagh man Grant Weir will commence an ambitious challenge; Grant will walk the equivalent of a marathon (26 miles) over an 8-10-week period.The Weir family came forward with the proposal principally wanting to raise awareness of mental health services.Grant

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We Will Remember Them

We Will Remember Them The Ely Centre : We Will Remember Them: On Friday 6th November, The Ely Centre held Services to Remember the Victims of The 1987 Enniskillen Poppy Day Bomb and Remember All members of HM Forces / Security Services and Civilians murdered throughout Co Fermanagh and Co Tyrone during the Troubles.Representatives of the Board of Directors and

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Enniskillen Remembrance Day Ceremony Update from The Royal British Legion Enniskillen

Enniskillen Remembrance Day Ceremony Update from The Royal British Legion Enniskillen In light of the ongoing COVID 19 restrictions Please find attached press release kindly circulated from the Royal British Legion in Enniskillen which outlines arrangements for this years Remembrance Day Ceremony in Enniskillen on 8th November 2020 Those wishing to attend the Cenotaph and lay wreaths to the bereaved

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Victims Pension Scheme Update Letter from Justice Minister Mrs Naomi Long MLA

Victims Pension Scheme Update Letter from Justice Minister Mrs Naomi Long MLA The Ely Centre welcome this recent correspondance issued today from Justice Minister Mrs Naomi Long MLA providing an update in relation to the Victims and Survivors Permanent Disablement Scheme ( Victims Pension). Whilst it is clear many obstacles still remain to the introduction of this scheme scheduled for

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Diverse range of Online Courses commencing soon at the Ely Centre

Diverse range of Online Courses commencing soon at the Ely Centre The Ely Centre are delighted to announce a diverse range of new Online workshops and Health and Well Being and Hobby classes for the next few weeks to encourage our members during the ongoing localised lockdown Many of these classes are suitable for all abilities and ages. Registration and

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New Modelling Course to commence in Co Armagh

New Modelling Course to commence in Co Armagh The ELy Centre are delighted to announce that due to phenomenal success of the ongoing Fermanagh Modellers Group, due to a number of requests, we are now planning a new online modelling course for members residing in the Co Armagh area over the Winter MonthsPacks are limited so please register your Interest

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The Ely Centre receives COVID Support funding from the Rotary Club of Enniskillen

The Ely Centre receives COVID Support funding from the Rotary Club of Enniskillen The Ely Centre receives COVID Support Funding from the Rotary Club of Enniskillen. The Ely Centre is delighted to announce that our recent application for the expansion of community counselling services in Co Fermanagh from the Rotary Club of Enniskillen COVID 19 Action Group has been successful.This

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Delivery Infographic Q1 & Q2

Delivery Infographic Q1 & Q2 As we continue to operate during the COVID 19 Pandemic, the infographic below illustrates the sterling and exemplary work delivered by the staff and volunteers of the Ely Centre from the onset of this pandemic. As we have reported increases across all our services we are humbled to be able to be in a position

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Innovative Project to address Social Isolation amongst Veterans to commence

Innovative Project to address Social Isolation amongst Veterans to commence The Ely Centre to commence Innovative Project incorporating elderly adapted Technology to Support Socially Isolated Veterans & Their Families during COVID 19. During the summer The Ely Centre were delighted to receive the news that our funding application aimed at innovatively tackling social isolation amongst elderly Veterans and their families

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Veterans Commissioner Visits Ely Centre

Veterans Commissioner Visits Ely Centre Veterans Commissioner Mr Danny Kinahan visits Ely Centre On Friday 18th September, The Ely Centre were delighted to welcome Northern Irelands first Veterans Commissioner Mr Danny Kinahan to our offices.This visit provided members of the team of the Ely Centre to share with Mr Kinahan an overview of the current needs faced by many of

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Ely Centre report Increases in Service Uptake During COVID 19

Ely Centre report Increases in Service Uptake During COVID 19 During the current COVID 19 Pandemic, The Ely Centre has continued to provide essential support to Victims and Survivors, Veterans and their families from across Co Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh. In adherence to Govt Guidance, many of the staff were equipped with the tools to enable Remote Working and it

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