What's Happening?

We are open for you to drop in  

Tues 9am - 8pm and Wed - Friday  9am - 2pm. Call in for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's all free and made by our cook fresh every day! Come along and join in. 

Throughout the summer every Friday we have a Family Drop In. We will provide free fun activities for children to do with their parents and a big slap up lunch as well, 10am every Friday in July & August. 

Come along on Fridays and join our latest programme called The Caravan. Its a chance to get creative - gardening, joinery, up-cycling, arts & crafts. 11am Fridays.  

We redistribute food! Call down each day to see our selection of free fruit, veg and bread. Everyone is welcome to use the community fridge. Get down early though to avoid being disappointed! 

We have a massive library of books which you can drop in and swap, borrow or take from. Or if you'd prefer just call in, pick up a book and grab a coffee and relax! Together we'll be reading 'My Friend Walter' this month & we'll also have a podcast in focus. Call us for more info. 

Our new funky fashion project launches on 3 Oct at 11am. Would you like to know how to make your own clothes - join us on Tuesdays and we'll show you how! Sign up with Tracy. 

Silver Santa was created by one of our volunteers in response to the loss of her mum. 

This is Heather's story: "I lost my 92yr old mum to COVID in June 2020 and still miss buying & wrapping up all her Christmas goodies. Once again this year, many of our elderly will be alone in our communities."

We work together to ensure 1000+ elderly people who may not receive a gift from anyone this Christmas receive one, and know that they are not forgotten. 

A Special Gift 

We try and personalise our gifts by finding out the recipients favourite things. In the past these have included football, nail polish, motorbikes, music, Guinness, perfume, pj’s, knitting, cuddly toys and of course chocolate & more chocolate!

Getting To Those In Need 

We work with Care Homes, Social Workers, Community Groups, GPs, Elderly Care Teams and individuals to ensure that someone who might be on their own in Ards & North Down receives a special gift. 

Christmas Elves

A volunteer team prepare the gifts, sort them for transport and then deliver them throughout Ards & North Down to ensure they are delivered in time for Christmas.

Get Involved 

Preparations begin early in the year and we need volunteers willing to do a range of things from packing, to Christmas card and label making, to delivery drivers, and much more! If you could help get in contact via our contact us page!