Belfast City Marathon 2026
2026-05-03 | Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Balmoral Show 2026
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-16 | 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. Come find us at stand number 42!

Renal Walking Group
2026-06-01 10:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH, United Kingdom
The Antrim Renal Team invite you to join them on three walks. Fresh air, stretch your legs and meet other renal patients and family members/carers.

The walks will be short, lasting no more than 45 minutes and followed by coffee and scones.

Mondays, starting at 10.30am, meeting at the coffee shop in Antrim Castle Grounds (BT41 4LH)
1st, 8th and 22nd June 2026

Please phone Una or Sharon (Nurses) on 028 94424929 or Libby (Counsellor) on 028 94 413127 if you have any questions (no need to book)
There is a health questionnaire to complete before each walk, which the staff will have with them on the day.

Family members/carers are welcome to join us but no dogs please.

Renal Walking Group #2
2026-06-08 10:30 | Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH, United Kingdom

The Dromara Vintage & Classic Club Road Run
2026-06-13 12:00
🚗✨ Start your engines for a fantastic day out in support of a life changing cause! ✨🚜
The Dromara Vintage & Classic Club Road Run is taking place on Saturday 13th June and all proceeds will be in aid of the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund. 💙
Come along and enjoy an amazing display of vintage and classic vehicles, meet fellow enthusiasts and help support vital kidney research across Northern Ireland.
📍 Rathfriland Road, Dromara🕛 From 12 noon🚗 Road Run starts at 2pm
A huge thank you to the Dromara Vintage & Classic Club for choosing to support NIKRF through this brilliant community event. 👏
Bring the family along and help make a real difference while enjoying a great afternoon out! 💙

Kidney Connections: An Open Night
2026-06-17 19:00 | Post Graduate Centre, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, BT9 7AB, United Kingdom
Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund and Queen’s University Belfast are delighted to invite you to attend Kidney Connections: An Open Night focused on connecting patients, families, clinicians, researchers, supporters, and the wider community through paediatric kidney research and care.
The evening will include guest speakers, opportunities for discussion and networking, and insights into current and future kidney research initiatives in Northern Ireland.
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Postgraduate Centre, Belfast City Hospital, 51 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB
Please find the event flyer below.

To register your attendance, please click the link below or scan the QR code included on the attached invitation:
Kidney Connections- Open Night Invitation – Fill out form
We would be grateful if you could also share this invitation with anyone who may be interested in attending.

For those who wish to attend remotely, please use the Teams link below.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/365031191525271?p=XRphFSIp4eA5jc1hDu
Meeting ID: 365 031 191 525 271
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Billy Old Rectory Garden Open Day 2026
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21
20th & 21st June 2025 – 1pm-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.

Renal Walking Group #3
2026-06-22 10:30 | Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH, United Kingdom

Earlybirds Choir - Charity Fundraising Morning
2026-06-22 11:00 | Harmony Hill Presbyterian Hall, Moss Rd, Lambeg, Lisburn, BT27 4NW
🎶 Join us for a wonderful morning of music, community and fundraising at the Earlybirds Choir Charity Morning in support of the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund 💜
📅 Monday 22nd June
🕚 11am
📍 Harmony Hill Presbyterian Hall
We are delighted to be supported by the amazing community choir Lisburn Harmony alongside community music facilitator and Musical Director Kirsty Orr Music – Musical Wellness for All 🎵
At NIKRF, we understand the powerful connection between music, wellbeing and community. The charity has proudly funded research into Arts Interventions for kidney patients undertaking dialysis, helping explore how creativity and music can positively support patients during treatment.
Like NIKRF, this event is all about people coming together, supporting one another and making a real difference 💙
Enjoy refreshments served by the church, entertainment from the Earlybirds Choir and help raise funds for vital kidney research across Northern Ireland.
Come along, enjoy the music and support a fantastic cause! 🎶✨

Waringstown Cavalcade 2026
2026-06-26 18:00 | Waringstown Cavalcade
🚜 GET YOUR ENGINES READY! 🚗

The countdown is officially ON for this year’s Waringstown Vintage Cavalcade, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce this year’s incredible double-feature theme: Fiats & Fergies!

From sleek, classic Italian styling to the legendary workhorses of the fields, we’re celebrating two absolute icons of mechanical history. Whether you’re a fan of the vibrant, high-revving flair of vintage Fiats or the rugged, reliable charm of the classic little grey Fergie tractors, this year’s parade is going to be one for the books.

📅 Event Details:

Where: Waringstown – the home village of NIKRF

When: Friday June 26, 6pm

Money raised during the event will go directly toward supporting the vital work of NIKRF. Come out, enjoy the show, and help us make a massive difference!

Spread the word and let’s make this the biggest Cavalcade yet.

See you there!

Tullylish Vintage and Classic Vehicle Show 2026
2026-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Tullylish Parish Church, 35 Tullylish Road, Gilford, BT63 6DP
🚗🏍️🚜 Calling all classic vehicle enthusiasts! 🚜🏍️🚗

Join us on Wednesday 1 July 2026, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm, for the Annual Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show at Tullylish Parish Church and enjoy a fantastic evening celebrating motoring history while supporting local kidney research. 💙

Whether you have a classic car, vintage motorcycle, tractor or any other interesting vehicle, we’d love to see you there!

📅 Wednesday 1 July 2026

⏰ 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Exhibitors can arrive from 5.00pm)

📍 Tullylish Parish Church, 35 Tullylish Road, Gilford, BT63 6DP

🍔 Refreshments available throughout the evening, including burgers, sandwiches, traybakes, tea and coffee.

🚗 Vehicle Entry: £10

Includes driver and passenger admission, refreshments and an entry gift.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectators: £5

Children under 16 go free!

Tea, coffee, sandwiches and traybakes included.

💙 Part proceeds will support the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund, helping to fund life changing kidney research right here in Northern Ireland.

Come along for a wonderful evening of classic vehicles, great food and community spirit, all while supporting an important cause.

📲 Find out more:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1363988125611199

Temple and District Vintage and Classic Club
2026-07-23 17:00 | Temple Golf Club, 60 Church Road, Lisburn, BT27 6UP, United Kingdom
🚗🚜 Rev up for a fantastic evening in support of Northern Ireland Kidney Research! 🏍️💜

Join us on Thursday 23 July at Temple Golf Club for the Temple and District Vintage and Classic Club Vintage Rally.

Enjoy an incredible display of vintage tractors, classic cars and motorbikes before the road run sets off at approximately 7.30pm.

📍 Temple Golf Club

🕔 Gates open at 5.00pm

🚘 £15 per vehicle, with all proceeds supporting Northern Ireland Kidney Research, plus a small gift included.

Bring the whole family along for a great evening of motoring, community spirit, delicious food and refreshments, all while helping to fund life changing kidney research.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

Belfast City Half Marathon 2026
2026-09-20
🏃 Run with purpose. Make every mile count. 🏃

Join #TeamNIKidney at the Belfast City Half Marathon on 20 September 2026 and help fund life changing kidney research across Northern Ireland.

We’ve secured a limited number of charity places and we’d love to have you on the team.

Getting involved is easy:

✅ Complete the Expression of Interest form by scanning the QR code or visiting www.nikidneyresearch.org/#belfast-half-marathon-2026.

✅ We’ll be in touch to explain the next steps and how to secure your place.

✅ Once confirmed, we’ll help you set up your fundraising page so you can start raising funds for Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund.

Every step you take will help support vital research, improve treatments and bring hope to local patients and families affected by kidney disease.

Places are limited, so don’t miss your chance to run for something that really matters.

💙 Run for Research. Run for Hope. Run for Life. 💙
