Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund

NIKRF February Meeting – ALL WELCOME!
2025-02-19 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
February 19 @ 8pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Level 11 Belfast City Hospital, Belfast

Speaker: Professor Charuhas Thakar, Director of Welcome – Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine

A Palette of Possibilities: Celebrating Kidney Health
2025-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Senate Room, Lanyon Building, University Rd, Belfast, BT7 1NN
NI Science Festival
Senate Room, Queen’s University Belfast, Lanyon Building
Sunday 16th February 1.30 – 3pm

Event Description
Join us for an afternoon filled with interactive activities and inspiring talks.
Art for Healing: Learn how art is used to support kidney patients undergoing dialysis. Work alongside researchers from the QUB Renal Arts Group to create your own artwork!
Science in Action: Embark on a scientific journey with QUB researchers from the Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health group. Learn about how the environment and our genetics can impact our health. Build your own candy DNA model and learn about ground-breaking research revolutionising kidney disease therapies.
Community Impact: Hear from kidney disease charities, discovering their impactful work in supporting patients and families.
Enjoy a blend of art, science, music, and community, leaving you inspired and informed.

QUB Experimental Medicine Showcase
2025-02-15 13:00 - 16:30 | Wellcome-Wolfson Centre, 97 Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7BL
NI Science Festival
Wellcome-Wolfson Centre
Sat 15th Feb 1-4.30pm

Link to event: https://nisciencefestival.com/events/qub-experimental-medicine-showcase
Link to WW map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q71UoEPngQ6KVAGY9

Event Description
Join us for an interactive event with local scientists leading groundbreaking research in vision, vascular disease, respiratory medicine, and the immune system’s battle with microbes. The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) is focused on understanding how diseases develop and translating that knowledge into better tests and treatments.
Experience live demonstrations, engage in hands-on research activities, and chat directly with researchers. Discover how science is transforming healthcare!

A Carol Concert with King's Chorale
2024-12-07 19:30 | Albert Bridge Congregational Church, Woodstock Link, Belfast, BT6 8AE, United Kingdom
An invitation to A Carol Concert with King’s Chorale
Conductor: Mark Spratt
Accompanist: Pauline Magowan
Guest artite: Rachael Heater (Soprano)
When? Saturday 7th December 2024 at 7.30pm
Where? Albert Bridge Congregational Church, Woodstock Link, Belfast, BT6 8AE

NIKRF November Meeting – ALL WELCOME!
2024-11-20 20:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
November 20 @ 8pm

Venue: Seminar Room, Level 11 Belfast City Hospital, Belfast

Speaker: Teresa Bigmore

Topic: A day in the life of the Nurse Manager of the Renal Outpatients’

One Night, One Show, One Cause
2024-09-21 19:30 | Belvoir Studio Theatre, 94 Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of musical theatre where members of Belvoir Players Theatre Academy share their love of the Musicals with you in support of Northern Ireland Kidney Research.
This event has been organised by Designated Child Protection Officer at Belvoir Players, Caroline Wisoner in honour of her loving mother June Mulholland who passed away in May this year after a long and hard fight with Polycystic Kidney disease. With her brother also having the same kidney condition, Caroline is supporting the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund with the hope that this event will help him and others who suffer from Kidney disease in the future.
So, if you love all things musical and would like to give your support, please join us for a wonderful night showcasing the incredible talents of some of the young people and children of Belvoir Players Theatre Academy.
There will also be a raffle on the evening in support of Northern Ireland Kidney Research.
Tickets are priced at £14 and can be bought here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/belvoirstudiotheatre/t-ojyllnl

NIKRF Annual General Meeting (AGM) – ALL WELCOME!
2024-09-18 19:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom

Bob’s Family Fun Day
2024-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Robert Stewarts Pub & Restaurant, 149 Ballyskeagh Rd, Belfast, BT17 9LL

Mela Day
2024-08-25 12:00 - 18:00 | Botanic Gardens, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP
Mela Day
25 August, 12-6pm
Botanic Gardens
Music, Dance, food and art celebrating Belfast’s culture and communities.

TICKET PRICE(S)
General – £10
Concession – £8
Family – £20

Cookery Demonstration by Paula McIntyre
2024-08-01 19:00 | Londonderry Arms Hotel, 20 Harbour Rd, Carnlough, Ballymena, BT44 0EU, United Kingdom
Come along and enjoy a Cookery Demonstration by Paula McIntyre
Limited tickets available from reception at Londonderry Arms Hotel
£12.50 each
Proceeds in aid of Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund

Charity Family Fun Day
2024-07-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Ballinascreen GAA Club, 6 Corrick Road, Derry, BT45 7BD
Charity Family Fun Day
In aid of Barbour Ward in honour of Baby Bella-Rosè Moran.
Barbour Ward is the main surgical, orthopaedic, spinal and renal ward in the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
Our Ambassador Hannah Johns and Kidney Cow Bella will there to show our support!

Waringstown Cavalcade
2024-06-28 | Waringstown Cavalcade
Theme: Fordson Tractors and Jaguar Cars

NIKRF June Meeting – ALL WELCOME!
2024-06-19 20:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Seminar Room, Level 11 Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, United Kingdom
Speaker: Mrs Patty Gilbert, transplant recipient and Chair of the Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association (NIKPA)

Billy Old Rectory Garden Open Day 2024
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-16 | Billy Old Rectory, 5 Cabragh Road, Castlecat, Bushmills, BT57 8YH, United Kingdom
15th & 16th June 2024 – 1-5pm
This is a mature 3-acre garden on a historic site. At the front of the Georgian rectory is a large lawn with mature trees, an ancient well and a developing woodland garden with a small fernery. At the rear there is another large lawn with contrasting borders of roses, herbaceous, shrubs and pond area. Also kitchen, greenhouse, herb, vegetable and fruit gardens and a large old orchard and area with wild flowers and annuals.
Teas will be provided on the lawn with all the proceeds going to the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund. Proceeds from teas to NIKRF.
For more detail and to book: findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43393/billy-old-rectory-peace-garden

Lisburn Advanced Motorcyclists Open Day and Fun Day
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Transport Training Services, 15 Dundrod Road, Crumlin, BT29 4SS
Hone Your Slow Riding Skills
Emergency Braking
Compete in Slow Race
Practice Bike Lifting
Buy a Burger for Charity
Motorcycle Jumble Sale
Top Box Pitch and Putt for fun
Check out Exhibitors

In Aid of N. Ireland Kidney Research Fund.

Balmoral Show 2024
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-18 | Eikon Exhibition Centre, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RD, United Kingdom
We will be at Balmoral Show with Bella, our Kidney Cow and volunteers to promote the work of the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund.

Belfast City Marathon 2024
2024-05-05
Join us in fundraising – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nikrfbelfastmarathon

London Marathon 2024
2024-04-21 | London, London
Join us in fundraising – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nikrflondonmarathon

NIKRF April Meeting - ALL WELCOME!
2024-04-17 19:30 | OUTREACH – Ballymoney Health Centre, Lecture Theatre, 21 Newal Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6HB
Speakers:
Dr Clare McKeaveney, Post Doc Research Fellow at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, QUB – ‘Carers’ role for Kidney patients’.
Dr Ruth Fergie, Renal Specialist Registrar, Belfast – ‘Frailty in Kidney Patients’.
Ms Elaine Boyle, NHS Laboratory Service Manager at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust – ‘H & I Lab’.
Meet Coleraine’s vey own ‘Caring Caretaker,’ Mr David Boyle MBE
Refreshments served, all welcome. Contact us at 07907714556 for more information.

Spring Variety Concert
2024-04-12 19:30 | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Mill Hill, Waringstown, Mill Hill, Waringstown

Evening of Praise
2024-03-24 19:00 | First Coleraine Presbyterian Church, Abbey St, Coleraine, BT52 1EX
Evening of Praise in aid of NIKRF featuring the Counterpoint Choir.
The speakers are the Rev Jim McCaughan (NIKRF), Dr. Chris Hill (Consultant in the Northern Ireland Kidney Transplant Unit) and the Rev James Hyndman (minister of 1st Coleraine Pres. Church)

World Kidney Day 2024
2024-03-14
World Kidney Day
www.worldkidneyday.org

NIKRF February Meeting - ALL WELCOME!
2024-02-21 20:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Speaker: Miceal Cole, Principle Biomedical Scientist Lab Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I)
Contact us at 07907714556 for more information.

NI Science Festival 2024
2024-02-18 | Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Kidney Canvas: Hot desk your way around the science and art of kidney disease
When: 18 Feb 2024
Time: 1.30-3pm
Where: QUB Medical Biology Centre, Lecture Theatre 2
Cost: £2
Join us for an afternoon of hot desking, where experts and talented artists from the QUB Renal Arts Group will guide you through hands-on art interventions that are used to support and uplift kidney patients undergoing dialysis. Get inspired as you hear insights from local and regional kidney disease charities (Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund), showcasing the incredible work they do to transform the lives of patients and their families.
But that’s not all! Ever dreamt of becoming a scientist? Step into our mini-lab and unleash your inner researcher as you build your very own candy DNA alongside QUB scientists from the Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health group. Discover how their groundbreaking research is revolutionizing therapies and interventions for kidney disease and be a part of this exciting journey.
Engage your mind with puzzles and unleash your creativity with vibrant activities, plus special musical performances from the QUB Renal Arts Group band, Ragbone, and the QUB scientist/songwriter,
Tea, coffee and traybakes provided (including vegan and gluten free options)!

Snow Drop Festival
2024-02-10 - 2024-02-11 | Billy Old Rectory, 5 Cabragh Road, Castlecat, Bushmills, BT57 8YH, United Kingdom
For more detail and to book: findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43393/billy-old-rectory-peace-garden
Proceeds from teas to NIKRF.

NIKRF November Meeting
2023-11-15 19:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Speaker: Mr Stephen Greer, Renal Arts Group Co-Chair & Honorary lecturer at QUB ‘Art in Adversity’

Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for Organ Donors and Transplant Recipients
2023-09-24

NIKRF September Meeting
2023-09-20 19:00 | Seminar Room, Level 11, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Q&A with our Ambassador – Chef and Food Writer Paula McIntyre, MBE

Organ Donation Week
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-24

Lap the Lough
2023-08-27 | Lough Neagh
Lap the Lough is an annual cycle event around Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Ireland and Britain.
More info: www.lapthelough.org
Join us in fundraising – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/nikrflapthelough
