Issue 191 - Belfast BT6 • BT7 • BT8
Make a splash in Diabetes UK challenge Diabetes UK is putting a call out to people from across Belfast and farther afield to take part in a sponsored swimming challenge which raises vital funds for the charity.
BCC, other local authorities, Translink, NI Water, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, the Department for Infrastructure, the NI Housing Executive, Education Authority, Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) and the Office of Government Procurement (Ireland) are among those taking part in the forthcoming Meet the Buyer event on Wed 25th March.
‘Meet the Buyer’ and hear about NI-wide public sector procurement opportunities
Businesses from across Ireland have been invited to hear about upcoming procurement opportunities available within the public sector in Northern Ireland. A ‘Meet the Buyer’ event will take place in Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 25 March, 9am-1pm, organised by Belfast City Council, in partnership with InterTradeIreland. Open to businesses, social enterprises
and voluntary and community organisations across the island of Ireland, the event will highlight a wide range of public procurement opportunities, including contracts available through the £850 million Belfast Region City
Deal. The council, other local authorities, Translink, NI Water, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, the Department for Infrastructure, the NI Housing Executive, Education Authority,
Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) and the Office of Government Procurement (Ireland) are among those taking part.
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Swim22 runs between 22 March and 22 June and involves swimming a total of 22 miles – the distance from England to France. Participants can take on the challenge at their own pace, in their local pool or the open water, accumulating the 22 miles across the course of the 12 weeks. All funds raised will go towards Diabetes UK’s work, funding life-saving research and helping people living with diabetes to get the care and support they need. People taking part can swim in their local pool or the open water, alone or with family, friends, or
colleagues. In addition to the standard 22 mile distance, there are also two other challenges to choose from. Participants can do ‘The Half’, covering 11 miles or more experienced swimmers may wish to take on ‘The Double’ – swimming 44 miles. There are some amazing rewards on offer for challengers, including three unique distance medals, a Swim22 tote bag and exclusive water bottle. To register for Swim22, visit swim22.diabetes. org.uk. There is no registration fee and no minimum sponsorship