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Other In person Free

Include: Drop In & Connect

Name: Include: Drop In & Connect
Start: 2026-10-20T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-20T13:00:00+01:00
Location: See event description

Run by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Drop in to one of our local Include: Drop In & Connect sessions during Good Relations Week 2026. Meet Council officers, enjoy a tea or coffee, find out about local services, share ideas and connect with others in a friendly and welcoming environment.

As part of Good Relations Week 2026, residents are invited to drop into a series of welcoming community engagement sessions taking place across Lisburn & Castlereagh.

Come along for a tea or coffee, meet Council officers, learn about local services and community opportunities, share your views and connect with others in your area. No booking required.

Session Details

📍 Annahilt Parish Hall, Downshire East
Monday 12 October 2026
6.00pm - 8.00pm

📍 Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn North
Tuesday 13 October 2026
10.00am - 1.00pm

📍 Hillsborough Village Centre, Downshire West
Tuesday 13 October 2026
2.00pm - 4.00pm

📍 Lagan Enterprise Centre, Lisburn South
Tuesday 13 October 2026
5.00pm - 7.00pm

📍 Dreamscheme NI, Castlereagh South
Wednesday 14 October 2026
10.00am - 12.00 noon

📍 St Clare's, Glenavy, Killultagh
Thursday 15 October 2026
6.00pm - 8.00pm

📍 Enler Community Centre, Castlereagh East
Tuesday 20 October 2026
10.00am - 1.00pm

Everyone welcome. No need to book, simply drop in at a time that suits you.

Who is running it

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Phone: 07526050396
Website: https://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/
Address: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Bridge Community Centre Lisburn Lisburn and Castlereagh BT28 1XP

Who it is for

Everyone welcome

Find out more

7 dates

12 Oct

Monday — been and gone

6pm–8pm
13 Oct

Tuesday — been and gone

10am–1pm
13 Oct

Tuesday — been and gone

2pm–4pm
13 Oct

Tuesday — been and gone

5pm–7pm
14 Oct

Wednesday — been and gone

10am–2pm
15 Oct

Thursday — been and gone

6pm–8pm
20 Oct

Tuesday — been and gone

10am–1pm

Where

See event description

Lisburn , Castlereagh, BT26, 28, 8, 29,

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