Issue 108 - Lisburn BT25 • BT26 •BT27 •BT28 • BT29
Successful Job Fair at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
The Labour Market Partnership within Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council welcomed residents to its recent job fair at Dundonald International Ice Bowl. The event hoped to assist local employers in the area recruit talented members of staff and fill job vacancies faster. The job fair hosted a variety of employers from a wide range of sectors including hospitality; IT; customer service; construction and transport. Alderman Amanda Grehan, Regeneration and Growth Chair welcomed the opportunity for local employers to meet and connect with their ideal recruits. Alderman Grehan had the opportunity to meet employers and potential employees alike. She said: “This job fair was a fantastic opportunity Come along to one of the festive markets in the run up to Christmas!
Christmas markets to spread festive cheer
We are excited to bring a fantastic array of Christmas markets to residents and visitors in the run up to Christmas. Included is Dundonald Christmas Market in Moat Park on Thursday 5th December; Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market on Friday 13th December and Carryduff Christmas Market on Wednesday 18th December in Carryduff Town Centre. The markets will provide a magical atmosphere for shoppers with local artisan food producers, artists, and craftspeople from the Lisburn & Castlereagh council area and across Northern Ireland, showcasing unique
produce and gifts. Shoppers will find everything from festive food and drinks to art, designer craft and handmade skincare providing an opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere and pick up some very special gifts. Alderman Amanda Grehan, Chair of the Council’s Regeneration & Growth Committee, expressed her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to be able to offer such an exciting range of Christmas markets across our council area and we
expect visitors from near and far. The markets will showcase some of Northern Ireland’s finest artisan small businesses, many of which are award-winning. As always, we encourage visitors to come along and support their local makers and bakers on the run up the Christmas.” There’s nothing quite like a Christmas market or fair for getting into the festive spirit. Here in Lisburn & Castlereagh we’ve got a fantastic selection to choose from so pop along to one, some, or even all of them!”
Along with the festive stalls, each market will offer a strong community vibe with a diverse mix of traders offering festive food, gifts, and entertainment. All events are free to attend, so bundle up and join your local community in the Christmas fun! For more information visit: https://www. lisburncastlereagh.gov. uk/w/lisburn-christmastwilight-markets or www. visitlisburncastlereagh. com or follow their social media channels @ VisitLisburnCastlereagh
for those seeking employment, a career change or apprenticeships to interact with local employers. The event was deemed a success and we look forward to running the next one in February 2025 in Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and the event was a great success on the day.” If you are seeking work or looking for a career change, you will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors and speak directly to them about their job opportunities at the next job fair in February 2025. The Department for Communities fund these job fairs.