Your Veterans' Champion

The Veterans' Champion in Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area is Alderman James Tinsley.

Contact details

Email: james.tinsley@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Mobile: 07866266294

Address:

Lagan Valley Island
Lisburn
Co. Antrim
BT27 4RL

Mental Health Support in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Start 360

Start 360 provide a range of services and interventions in the areas of health, justice and employability. They work to create and contribute to a society that can provide support for those who are at risk of becoming vulnerable and need some help to get back on track and reach their full potential.

Contact: 028 9261 4066

Lisburn Wellbeing Hub

The Lisburn Wellbeing Hub works in partnership with a range of local self-help and talking therapy services to improve emotional health. Connect with the Hub if you would like support with low mood, stress or anxiety. Ask your GP for details if you are registered with a surgery in the Lisburn area. Staff will contact you to discuss your emotional health and wellbeing needs and will support you in connecting with a range of local self-help and talking therapy services.

Contact: 028 9598 8003

Mental Health Flyer for Lisburn and Castlereagh

We have created a flyer with information and contact details for mental health support services in Lisburn and Castlereagh, and throughout Northern Ireland. To download the flyer, please click on the link below:

Mental Health Support for Veterans in Lisburn and Castlereagh.

Veteran-friendly Organisations in your area

We have identified organisations and activities in your area that welcome Veterans to join in and take part in their activities. Some of these organisations have received direct funding to offer Veteran-specific programmes, while others run year-round activities that are also open to the public.

Click here to view a range of Veteran-friendly organisations across Northern Ireland.

Ballymacash Rangers FC

Ballymacash Rangers FC is a community football club and social hub. As well as football teams, they also have a social club, pool team and darts team.

Contact: 07534577093

Derriaghy Cricket Club

Derriaghy Cricket Club is an amateur cricket club based between Lisburn and Belfast. They have two adult teams and three youth teams for 9-15 year olds. The club’s 1st XI play in the NCU Section 1 league.

Contact: 028 9062 8683

Island Arts Centre

Island Arts Centre is contemporary venue which runs activities and events for all the family.

Contact: 028 9244 7452

Lisburn Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

The Lisburn Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club meets at 10am on the first Saturday of every month, and gathers for social events throughout the year.

Contact: 07969337409

Lisburn Cricket Club

Lisburn Cricket Club is situated in the centre of Wallace Park, which hosts their recently expanded ground and the Cecil Walker pavilion. The club currently runs 3 adult teams, and new members are welcome.

Contact: 028 9266 2407

Lisburn Rugby Football Club

Lisburn Rugby Football Club currently fields 3 senior teams in Kukri Qualifying 2 and Junior Leagues 3 & 5. Training is 7pm Tuesday nights and 7pm Thursdays. New players of all abilities are welcome.

Contact: 07875732927

R-Space

R-Space is a contemporary visual arts and crafts space based in The Linen Rooms, Lisburn. Their aim is to increase access, understanding and enjoyment of contemporary visual arts, crafts, design and other arts activities.

Contact: 028 9266 3179

Veteran-friendly organisations in your area flyer

We have created a flyer with information and contact details for Veteran-friendly organisations and activities in Lisburn and Castlereagh, and throughout Northern Ireland. To download the flyer, please click on the link below:

Veteran-friendly organisations in Lisburn and Castlereagh