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

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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, 2024-08-01 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.

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

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

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.

Lisburn Advanced Motorcyclists Open Day and Fun Day
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.

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

NIKRF June Meeting – ALL WELCOME!
2024-06-19 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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)

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

Charity Family Fun Day
2024-07-28 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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!
