Our #AnzacDay service will be held this Sunday at 1430 at The Ballance House. All are welcome to attend our outdoor service.

Our booked out Car Boot Sale opens at 10.30am Sat 13 April. Vendors range from those decluttering family homes to artisan craft makers. Also an extensive selection of second-hand books and this lovely hamper worth £70. Exhibition & Tea Barn open.

Book a Sunday afternoon outing to The Ballance House You'll be introduced to our New Zealand Story 'Half a World Away From Here' Exhibition. With original features and artefacts there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come and see what it’s all about! theballancehouse.com

Heritage & Hospitality Volunteer Opportunities! If you have 2 hours spare, join us at The Ballance House on Friday 22 March, 10.30 am for an information session. To register, email [email protected] #VolunteerNow1

The Hon Phil Goff New Zealand’s High Commissioner to the UK inspired guests with his talk at our annual Waitangi Lunch at The Ballance House on Fri 2 Feb. theballancehouse.com/news

New Zealand’s High Commissioner Hon Phil Goff will be in Belfast on Friday 2 Feb, and is keen to meet some of the Northern Ireland-based Kiwis.

Come and say hi at Robinsons Bar, 38-40 Great Victoria Street between 7pm-8pm. It’ll be a great chance to meet the High Commissioner

UNZT welcomes the new Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Caroline Keenan. With dual citizenship of the UK and NZ, Caroline tells us she was delighted to be appointed to this position in September 2023 and is very much looking forward to fulfilling this role. bit.ly/3HBgV77

Hannah & Emma of Memory Makers were delighted to use The Ballance House Conference & Events centre for a festive Xmas Wreath making workshop. memorymakersni.com Providers of quality cookery & craft classes the Memory Makers team is the latest client using our venue.

Just in case you’ve got a sweet tooth we’ve got plenty of treats in our Tea Barn at The Ballance House today.

Santa is buzzing about today. He’s over with us at The Ballance House where all the good children (and adults 😊) are hoping he’s going to call with them very soon! Only 29 sleeps to Christmas!

Santa has arrived at The Ballance House today on a wee visit before Christmas. There’s lots going on at the Tea Barn, Christmas Craft Market and Tours of the House today as well. Come and join us!

Don’t miss our Christmas Craft Fair, Sat 25 Nov. Lots of seasonal gifts and tasty foods to sample. Also a Christmas themed hamper for someone to win – worth £100. Don't forget to book Santa! theballancehouse.com

Not long until Father Christmas arrives! Sat 25 Nov, 11 – 4 pm. He’ll be making himself at home in our cosy firelit Victorian Parlour with a big bag of presents and crafts. Booking at theballancehouse.com

Not long to wait until Father Christmas arrives! Sat 25 Nov, 11 – 4 pm. He’ll be making himself at home in our cosy firelit Victorian Parlour with a big bag of presents and crafts. Booking at theballancehouse.com

Welcome to former Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Mayor Brian Bloomfield MBE who has volunteered to serve on the board of the Ulster New Zealand Trust. Brian has links with New Zealand as far back as the 1950s when relations of his father emigrated from Downpatrick to NZ.

Enjoy a creative hands on workshop with Memory Makers to make your own Christmas Wreath. You'll go home with a beautiful decoration, and that wonderful festive feeling. 9 December, 2-4 pm The Ballance House
Advance booking essential. Tickets: £45 pp. Book at memorymakersni.com

Booking now open on our website to visit Santa in our firelit 19th century Parlour. Booking essential - he’s popular! (No need to pre-book this Christmas event if not visiting Santa, just come and join us for a festive start to the season).

Our Volunteer Linda was on BBC Your Place and Mine this morning, listen back on BBC Sounds and come along to our Autumn Fair, open today from 12. Apples everywhere!

In-person voting will be available this Saturday, the 7th of October, at the High Commission.

If you are enrolled to vote int he 2023 General Election, take a look below for more information.
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Join us on Sat 7 Oct for our Autumn Fair. Two popular local bands, Lisburn Ukes & Glenavy Accordion Band will be bringing their own individual styles. Plus L'il Magic and demos from Ulster Woodturners, Lisburn Museum weaving and Signature Flowers by Laura.