Traad, Ballyronan, Ballinderry Development Association. Chairperson's Progress Report rd 23 November 2023
- Introduction The objects of TABBDA as set out in our Articles are to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of TRAAD, BALLYRONAN and BALLINDERRY district area of County Dprry withoLIt distinction of sex, rare or political religioLlS or other opinions by associating with the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and provide faalities in interest of social welfare and recreation and other leisure time with the objective of improving the conditions and life for the local people. Over the past year various activities have taken place at the Centre such as. catering for funerals, various meetings held in the Main Hall and also the upstairs Board Rooni by organisations including Mid Ulstei Vintage Club, LNP and MUVC. Other activities include the Pre School Play Group, Crochet Classes, Basketmaking classes, Keep Fit classes, First Aid Certificate classes, Hill Walking Club, Yoga classes, Tai Chi classes, Cross Community Carol Singing, Evangelical meetings, Bird ringing, Bird Box making, Bat Box making, Irish People, Places and Spaces and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate, Mushrooml Foraging walks, Personal Development Classes, Baby Massage classes, Birthday Parties, Pottery Classes, Bodhran Classes, Mindfulnesslmeditation Classes and there was a Drama Production held with prOed5 going to a local Autism Charity
- Grants awarded and applied for. National Lottery's People and Community Fund have funded a Ballyronan Community Covid Recovery Programme to a total of £188,971 over four years starting in May 2022. Activities include walkinglhiking Club, Pilates, Irish Language, Reflexology, Bread making, Mindfulness, Basket Making, Return to Exercise, Craft classes, Pottery, Technology, Stroke Club, Indian Head Massage, Stroke Club Art Class, Flower Arranging, Emergency First Aid at work, Level 2 Food Hygiene, Bodhran Classes and Chi Me. Clare Henry was appointed as the Project Worker but resigned in January 2023 and Liam Glavin was then appointed on 7th February 2023. National Lottery's People and Community Fund also paid for Solar Panels to help with the Community Centre's electricity and heating bills. Report to follow. Mid Ulster District Counal Festive Lights 2023124 {Awarded) £2,000 for provision of Christmas lights and tree in Ballyronan. Ongoing