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Community updates, council notices, stories celebrating our diaspora, and embassy advisories.

Community · Tue, 10 Nov 2026

Barrio Fiesta 2027: provisional dates announced

The organising committee has provisionally pencilled in Sunday 27 June or Saturday 3 July 2027 at Botanic Gardens, 10:00–19:00. The final date will be confirmed shortly; stallholder applications open in January.

Embassy advisory · Tue, 3 Nov 2026

Embassy advisory: book consular slots early

Outreach mission appointments fill quickly. Bring your old passport, a printed appointment confirmation and proof of NI address.

Council notice · Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Belfast City Council: winter bin collection changes

Collection days shift over Christmas and New Year. Check your street's schedule on the council website.

Stories · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

From Iloilo to the Royal Victoria: 20 years of nursing

We sat down with one of the first Filipino nurses recruited to Belfast in the early 2000s to hear how the community has grown.

Community · Fri, 2 Oct 2026

New Tagalog storytime at Lisburn library

A monthly bilingual storytime for little ones, led by parent volunteers. Free, no booking needed.