Traad, Ballyronan, Ballinderry Development Association.
Chairperson's Progress Report
rd
23 November 2023

1. 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 prO￿ed5 going to a local Autism Charity
2. 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