Allison Slater, Operations Manager told us “Bolster Community’s aim for this event was to help agencies come together share information and hopefully explore new ways to work together to deliver improved supports for families and young people across Newry and Mourne.  We were conscious that since the COVID-19 pandemic workers haven’t had the time to liaise and meet others so we felt that bringing everyone together in a fast-paced information session would allow them to gather a raft of information without having to lose too much of their working week.  We were delighted with the turnout and the atmosphere in the room was electric with many people meeting each other after a huge break.  We were able to host this event thanks to our continued funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, who have been a flexible and supportive funder over the past seven years.  I’d also like to thank Louise and Paul from the Canal Court for their hospitality on the day”.

Pippa Campbell from the Mae Murray Foundation with Eleanor Ellerslie from Cruse Bereavement