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Charities · North DownTHE Mayor of Ards and North Down, Gillian McCollum, has named the three charities she will support during her year in office. The three chosen charities are Orchardville, St Vincent de Paul, and North Down and Ards Women’s Aid. Orchardville is a charity that helps young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism to live independently and access training and employment. Founded in 1982, it is now a leading provider of disability suppo…See the Story
Mayor Unveils Charities She Will Support in Office - County Down Spectator

Motorsports · Northern IrelandA successful day of motorsport and fundraising at Whitespots Trial Park near Conlig saw £1,000 raised to support Ireland’s Trials des Nations team ahead of their trip to Italy in September. Hosted by Moto Trial NI, the event attracted 54 competitors and six practice riders from across Ireland. Standout performances included Ben Johnston winning the Semi-Expert class by a single mark and veteran Phillip McClurg topping the Clubman grade. The Spor…See the Story
Whitespots Trial Raises £1,000 for Irish Team Heading to Italy - County Down Spectator

Northern Ireland · Northern IrelandBy Julie Waters A LOCAL woman is planning to become the first member of a local sea swimming club to swim the treacherous North Channel. Holly Monson, who is a member of the Donaghadee-based Chunky Dunkers, is planning to raise money for two charities by swimming from Northern Ireland to Scotland later this summer. With a fundraising target of £2,000, Holy has already raised over £1,700 for two charities close to her heart. Holly, who confessed …See the Story