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The BBC recently visited our HQ for an exciting and interactive media experience. The team explored the topic of fake news before creating and recording their own news segment. From dressing up and writing scripts to presenting on camera, everyone played their part before gathering to watch the final production on the big screen. Safe […]

We had an amazing visit to the Coca Cola factory. Did you know 2.2 billion cans of coke are purchased around the world every single day! We really enjoyed seeing all the fancy machines on the production line. Our favourite bit was the games room at the end where we enjoyed a game of air

We recently had the Grand Opening of our new premises on the Green Road. Star guest Dr James Martin MBE very kindly took time out of his busy schedule to cut the ribbon. James is a huge inspiration for all of us so we were incredibly excited to be in his company and even managed

We rounded off a busy Christmas period with a Christmas party at the Groomsport Inn. We sang some Christmas classics along with our very own songs written by the Strides team. Massive thanks to our wonderful music therapist Hannah for helping us compose our songs! We had a Photo Booth, awards, food, lots of laughs

Recently, our young adults hosted a coffee morning in St. Andrew’s Church, Bangor. We put on a lovely spread and served all our guests tea & coffee. The turnout was better than we could ever have hoped for; from family members, local residents, an array of different people we have partnered with, and even a

It’s not all work and no play here at Strides. This year we took a trip up the road and checked out the Balmoral Show. From dancing JCB’s and Show Jumping to Sheep Shearing and Prize winning cattle we had the best day. Special mention to Downtown Radio for providing our lunch time entertainment, the

Thanks to John McCullough (Education Officer Castle Espie) we have established a partnership in which Strides regularly volunteer and carry out a variety of different jobs around the WWT site. These jobs include; general maintenance, mending fences, bagging duck feed, preparing activity packs for school children and clearing litter. It is extremely rewarding to know

Here at Strides we put huge emphasis on physical and mental well-being. Julie from Movement & Milestones comes in on a weekly basis and leads the group in a Pilates session. Getting in touch with our inner zen has proved to be a massive hit. Learn more about our adult support services in Bangor.

We got invited by Ciaran from Pizza Crew to come into the shop and have a pizza making workshop. Ciaran was great craic and loves making pizza because it brings smiles to peoples faces, well Ciaran and pizza most certainly brought a smile to ours. Massive thanks for having us and the pizza was delicious!!!

At Strides we are firm believers in healthy bodies, healthy minds. We would regularly visit Cairn Wood in an effort to get our steps in. While in Cairn Wood we like to help maintain the area: We lift litter, ensure the growth of newly planted trees and also collect wood from the forrest floor to