Seminar Exploring Domestic Violence and Abuse on Ethnic Minorities in the Down District  |  09 March 2011
A seminar exploring the impact of domestic violence and abuse on ethnic minority groups in Down District was held in the new Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre in Downpatrick yesterday, Tuesday 8 March.

Ardglass Anti-Scoial Behaviour Action Plan  |  21 February 2011
Regular patrols of trouble hot spots in Ardglass are to be implemented as part of the Community Safety Partnership’s anti-social behaviour action plan for the area.

District Policing Partnership seeks nominations for Policing with the Community Awards  |  21 February 2011
Down District Policing Partnership is calling for members of the public to make their nominations for the annual Policing with the Community Awards.

‘CELEBRATING OUR FABULOUS FORESTS, FLORA & FAUNA’  |  09 February 2011
The St Patrick’s Day Cross Community Carnival Parade in Downpatrick is one of the highlights of Down District Council’s annual St Patrick’s Festival, which is held in March each year.

Are you a community group interested in helping people get online?  |  31 January 2011
BBC First Click is a two year learning campaign encouraging people who currently don’t use the internet to get online and enjoy its benefits.

Downpatrick Nursery Goes Nuts for Birds!  |  31 January 2011
The RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch, which runs from 24 January to 4 February 2011, is celebrating its 10th Birthday, and Down District Council’s Biodiversity Officer, Danielle Begley was on hand to help staff and children at Downpatrick N...

Ardglass Community urged to attend public meeting  |  31 January 2011
Down District Community Safety Partnership will host a Meeting in Public in Ardglass Community Centre on Monday 7 February at 7.00pm to consult the local community ahead of the design and implementation of an anti-social behaviour action...

Community Safety and Policing Partners Co-ordinate Plans  |  31 January 2011
Representatives from the Down District Policing Partnership (DDPP) and Down Community Safety Partnership (DDCSP) met recently to discuss proposals for a future joint policing and community safety partnership.

LINKS FORGED AT DISTRICT’S NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CONFERENCE  |  31 January 2011
Over 80 local Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators have attended the district’s annual Neighbourhood Watch Conference, hosted by Down District Community Safety Partnership, Down District Policing Partnership and PSNI at the Millbrook Lodge H...

The BIG Energy Saving Challenge  |  21 January 2011
Be one of six groups to get up to £15,000 from NIE Energy to kick start your energy saving with the overall winner also getting a whopping £20,000!