Information Sessions

Join one or all of the free, independent information sessions being delivered in your area by a professional adviser.  These sessions are part of the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council funded project to support those in the ABC area to manage money and debt in the cost of living crisis.

The sessions are available to anyone living in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area.

Sessions

We are offering sessions in the following topics:

• Budgeting and Spending covering budgeting and making the most of your money.
• Borrowing, Credit Scores and Savings covering borrowing, accessing credit and better credit options.
• Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being - covering getting debt advice, money worries and mental well-being.

Note: Further information about session content will be provided at booking.

Resources & Support

You will receive a free information resource, which will include useful contacts, links and templates including a Budget Planner and Spending Diary. You will also have the option of participating in a free, confidential 1-1 money or debt management advice or mentoring session.

Sim cards with data can be provided for participants that do not have access to the internet.

Register Now

Places are limited so register today.

Review the programme of events below and choose the topic area and location that suits you. Follow the link for your preferred session/s to register.

You need to register separately for all sessions you wish to attend.

Contact

If you would like further information, are based in the ABC council area and would like an advice or mentoring session, or would like to host a session for a group, please contact the Advice NI office on 02890 645919, email comms@adviceni.net, or complete our online form:

• Referral form for individuals
• Referral form for groups

Programme of Events

You can also download the schedule below as a PDF.

Lurgan area

Thursday 27th April

Time	Venue	Topic	Register
6.00pm - 8.00pm	Emmanuel Church Lurgan	Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being	Register now

Wednesday 3rd May

Time	Venue	Topic	Register
10.00am - 12.00pm	Mount Zion House	Budgeting and Spending	Register now
12.30pm – 2.30pm	Mount Zion House	Borrowing, Credit Scores and Savings	Register now
3.00pm – 5.00pm	Mount Zion House	Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being	Register now

Venue addresses

• Mount Zion House - Edward Street, Lurgan, Craigavon Co. Down BT66 6DB
• Emmanuel Church Lurgan - 23a Castle Lane, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT67 9BD

 

Portadown area

Tuesday 2nd May

Time	Venue	Topic	Register
10.00am - 12.00pm	ABC Community Network	Budgeting and Spending	Register now
12.30pm - 2.30pm	ABC Community Network	Borrowing, Credit Scores and Savings	Register now
3.00pm – 5.00pm	ABC Community Network	Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being	Register now

Venue address

• ABC Community Network - 82 Thomas Street, Portadown, BT62 3NU

 

Banbridge area

Tuesday 23rd May

Time	Venue	Topic	Register
2.00pm - 4.00pm	Tesco Extra Community Room @ the Boulevard	Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being	Register now

Wednesday 24th May

Time	Venue	Topic	Register
2.00pm - 4.00pm	Tesco Extra Community Room @ the Boulevard	Budgeting and Spending	Register now

Venue address

• Tesco Extra - Bridgewater Extra, Bridgewater Retail Park BT32 4LF

 

Online via Zoom

Please note, you will need access to the internet and a suitable device to participate. 

If you require a sim card with data to participate, please contact the Advice NI office on 02890 645919, or email comms@adviceni.net.

Date	Time	Topic	Register
Monday 15th May	10.00am -11.30am	Budgeting and Spending	Register now
Monday 15th May	12.00pm-1.30pm	Borrowing, Credit Scores and Savings	Register now
Monday 15th May	2.30pm-4.00pm	Dealing with Debt and Mental Well-Being	Register now