Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund

Coffee Morning
2023-01-25 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Trinity Presbyterian Church Cloughey, Main Road, Cloughey, BT22 1DX, United Kingdom
Trinity Presbyterian Cloughey are kindly hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Northern Ireland kidney Research Fund.

Donate on the day or via https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/northern-ireland-kidney-research-fund

Snowdrop Festival
2023-02-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Billy Old Rectory, 5 Cabragh Road, Castlecat, Bushmills, BT57 8YH, United Kingdom

February Board Meeting
2023-02-15 20:00 UTC | Outreach – The Halfway House, 80 Halfway Road, Banbridge, BT32 4HB, United Kingdom
Topic: Meet the famous ‘Waringstown Cavalcade Team’

All welcome.

Steaming Kidneys: Where Art and Science Collide
2023-02-26 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Accidental Theatre, 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB, United Kingdom
Members of the Renal Arts Group will collaborate with the QUB Centre of Public Health for a Northern Ireland Science Festival event.
Date: Sunday 26 February 2023
Time: 2.00pm
Location: Accidental Theatre, 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast BT2 7DB
Tickets are £3.00
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World Kidney Day 2023
2023-03-09
Let’s raise awareness around the world about the importance of our kidneys! Come celebrate the 2023 #WorldKidneyDay campaign under the theme of #KidneyHealthforAll!

Evening of Praise
2023-03-26 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 1st Dromore Presbyterian Church, 3 Diamond Road, Dromore, BT25 1PQ, United Kingdom

April Board Meeting
2023-04-19 20:00 UTC | Post Graduate Centre, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Speaker: Ms Catherine McKeown (Organ Donation Promotion Manager at Public Health Agency)
Topic: Everything you want to know about the new ‘Opt Out’ ‘Dáithí’s Law’.

Belfast City Marathon
2023-04-30 | Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Join #TeamNIKidney at the Belfast City Marathon 2023 and fundraise for vital research to fight Kidney Disease.
Your support will make a massive different to the lives of kidney patients and their families.
To find out more visit: https://nikidneyresearch.org/latest-articles/put-your-best-foot-forward/

Balmoral Show
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-13 | Eikon Exhibition Centre, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RD, United Kingdom
Come visit us at stand 76, flying the flag for Kidney Research NI.

Dáithí's Law
2023-06-01
The law for organ Donation will be changing to an opt-out system

The Lurgan Show
2023-06-03 | Lurgan Park, Avenue Road, Lurgan, BT66 7BD, United Kingdom
Adult: £10
Senior citizen/under 16/YFC Member: £5
Under Five: Free
Showday Catalogue £5
Free Showgrounds Parking
Opening Hours 9am- 5pm

NIKRF 10K Charity Walk - MEPH Group
2023-06-21 15:15 - 15:45 (Europe/Dublin)
Meet outside Cutters Wharf, Lockview Road, Stranmillis at 13.15pm on Wednesday 21st June

Good luck to everyone participating!

Please show your support: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/100kMayNIKRF

www.qub.ac.uk/sites/RareDisease/
k.quinn@qub.ac.uk
a.j.mcknight@qub.ac.uk

Billy Old Rectory Garden Open Day
2023-06-24 13:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Billy Old Rectory, 5 Cabragh Road, Castlecat, Bushmills, BT57 8YH, United Kingdom
All proceeds from teas goes to the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund.

June Board Meeting
2023-06-28 19:00 UTC | Post Graduate Centre, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom

Annual Waringstown Cavalcade
2023-06-30 18:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Waringstown Cavalcade
Theme: Porsche vs BMW

Charity Car, Lorry and Tractor Run
2023-07-02 | TECONNAUGHT GAC, RAN ROAD, 7 Rann Rd, Downpatrick, BT30 9AW
All vintage/show cars, lorries and tractors welcome!
REGISTRATION FROM 12PM AT TECONNAUGHT GAC, RAN ROAD RUN WILL COMMENCE 2PM SHARP!
APPROX 20 MIN ROUTE
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE MARQUEE WITH LINE DANCING FROM 3PM
Entry fee: £10
FAMILY FUN DAY FOR ALL
Proceeds in aid of Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund

Cookery Demonstration by Paula McIntyre
2023-08-02 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

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

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

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

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

NIKRF November Meeting
2023-11-15 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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’

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.

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)!

NIKRF February Meeting - ALL WELCOME!
2024-02-21 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.

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

Evening of Praise
2024-03-24 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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)

Spring Variety Concert
2024-04-12 19:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Mill Hill, Waringstown, Mill Hill, Waringstown

NIKRF April Meeting - ALL WELCOME!
2024-04-17 19:30 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.
