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Keep up to-date with NOW Group's latest news, events and social enterprises, there's never a dull moment we are always on the go...

Jul 24, 20171 min read

The Fandom Group

NOW Group’s social forum Fandom embarks on a special project to create their very own comic book and put it on display at The Hive.

Jul 15, 20173 min read

Catering trainee Daniel Purse tells us about working at The Bobbin cafe

“I like chatting to the customers and making sure they have everything they need.” Daniel Purse, aged 22 from North Belfast, is a...

Jul 8, 20173 min read

Catering trainee opportunities available at Loaf Catering and Cafes

“Just because someone has a learning difficulty doesn’t mean they aren’t capable of working.” That is the message from Gillian Harvey...

Jun 2, 20172 min read

Translink get on board with the JAM Card

Northern Ireland's public transport provider Translink have announced their support of the JAM Card project and their plans to roll it...

May 23, 20172 min read

NOW Group named Social Enterprise of the Year

NOW Group has won the title of Social Enterprise of the Year at the Belfast Business Awards hosted by Belfast Chamber of Trade and...

May 15, 20173 min read

Official opening of Belfast City Hall's new exhibition space and new look 'The Bobbin' Cafe

The official reopening of The Bobbin social enterprise café coincides with a brand new tourist attraction being unveiled at Belfast City...

May 8, 20173 min read

NOW Group partner with Deloitte as part of One Million Futures strategy

Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has launched a five year social impact strategy to help improve the lives of one million people....

Apr 4, 20172 min read

The Bobbin is back with a new look and a new menu!

The Bobbin social enterprise cafe reopened its doors at Belfast City Hall on Monday 24th April with a new look and a new menu! It was sad...