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Colin Reid

@2mircol

Social worker and former Chair BASW NI. Parkrunner and occasional singer. Dir. Downshire Safeguarding

 County Down NI
downshire-safeguarding.co.uk/
Joined April 2011
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Belfast Telegraph
@BelTelOct 6
I lived in a troubled community — an IRA-controlled no-go area in the early 1970s — and I know how few of my neighbours wanted anything to do with that, writes Malachi O'Doherty 🖋️ Read more: tinyurl.com/4yhhhh99
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Sam McBride@SJAMcBrideOct 3
There are no true believers in Stormont any more. Everyone has lost their faith. It is a place united in despondency where MLAs knock off early. The Drumcree standoff is threatening to topple Stormont but this is merely a symptom of an underlying disease. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…
There are no true believers in Stormont any more. It is a place united in despondency where MLAs...

There are no true believers in Stormont any more. It is a place united in despondency where MLAs...

The Drumcree standoff is threatening to topple Stormont — but it is merely a symptom of an underlying disease

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Friends, we have reached over 1,000 signatures - we are absolutely blown away! A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to sign the letter. We will be closing the link tomorrow evening, so if you haven’t signed yet, there’s still time. Blessings, Rev Karen
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🚨 Open letter from people of Protestant backgrounds concerning the Garvaghy Road 🚨 We feel compelled to speak publicly about what is happening in Portadown.  🚨Over the past few hours we have collected over 140 signatures. @RhonddaBryant @HMcEntee
Image from Rev Karen Sethuraman (@KarenSethuraman)
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BBC News NI
@BBCNewsNISep 28
Politics in Northern Ireland is often accused of going nowhere fast but right now it resembles a time warp taking us back three decades, @BBCJayneMcC reports bbc.in/4ACvJN5
Stormont future depends on Drumcree outcome

Stormont future depends on Drumcree outcome

Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.

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This what the Economist thinks of our @niexecutive profligacy #NoBodyCares We are not a popular part of the Union! Lucky GB can’t vote in a UI referendum!😉 #DoomLoop @SJAMcBride @AlexKane221b
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Rebecca Black@RBlackPAAug 10
More than 1.6million estimated to have attended the first Fleadh in Belfast - double the predicted 800,000 🎶
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Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited our Critical Care Recovery Clinic at the Ulster Hospital, where recovery continues beyond ICU 🏥 Adam Bayliss, who spent 6 weeks in a coma, says the clinic helped him make sense of his experience & rebuild his life ❤️ @healthdpt
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The Irish News
@irish_newsJul 13
The social work expert who led a landmark review of Northern Ireland’s children’s social care services has accused Stormont of kicking urgent issues “into the long grass”, after ministers scrapped its flagship recommendation for a new regional authority. Read more: tinyurl.com/3h97vu6s
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There is one week left to submit your nominations for this year's Regional Social Work Awards! The Regional Social Work Awards are coming to Belfast and today we are exploring the three more awards that shine a light on amazing social workers. ✨
Promotional graphic for the Regional Social Work Awards 2026, featuring a blue to teal gradient background with abstract light effects. Large white headline text reads “Regional Social Work Awards” followed by “2026” displayed in bold white text inside a turquoise rounded rectangle. Beneath this, smaller white text reads “Shining a Light on Excellence in Social Work”. A pale blue rounded button-style shape contains the text “Lighting The Way Award”. Along the bottom of the image is a white silhouette skyline illustration of Belfast landmarks against a dark blue foreground. Below this, the text reads “Hosted by” followed by the HSC logo and the organisation name “Belfast Health and Social Care Trust”, with the tagline “caring supporting improving together” underneath.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Regional Social Work Awards 2026, featuring a blue to teal gradient background with abstract light effects. Large white headline text reads “Regional Social Work Awards” followed by “2026” displayed in bold white text inside a turquoise rounded rectangle. Beneath this, smaller white text reads “Shining a Light on Excellence in Social Work”. A pale blue rounded button-style shape contains the text “Lighting The Way Award”. Along the bottom of the image is a white silhouette skyline illustration of Belfast landmarks against a dark blue foreground. Below this, the text reads “Hosted by” followed by the HSC logo and the organisation name “Belfast Health and Social Care Trust”, with the tagline “caring supporting improving together” underneath.

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Closing the border to police immigration is a futile and unnecessary demand -a deviation from why race riots happen Predictably enough, the Westminster right wing and the DUP did have to turn it into a row about the border. It was quickly revealed that sluggerotoole.com/2026/06/12…

Closing the border to police immigration is a futile and unnecessary demand -a deviation from...

Predictably enough, the  Westminster right wing and the DUP did have to turn it  into a row about the border. It was quickly revealed that the Somali  (whoops correction) the Sudanese suspect entered...

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Belfast Telegraph
@BelTelJun 11
Some in politics here are attempting to have it both ways - to make inflammatory utterances and wash their hands of the consequences Suzanne Breen 🖊️ belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…

Some in politics here are attempting to have it both ways - to make inflammatory utterances and...

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Justice NI
@Justice_NIApr 10
If you’re worried that your partner, ex-partner or the partner of someone you know has a history of violence and abuse, you can ask the police to check for you using the Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme. Find out more: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/che…
It's the little things that can suggest a history of domestic abuse. You have the right to ask if your partner, ex-partner, or someone else's partner has a history of domestic abuse. Visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/checking-persons-history-abuse or call the Domestic and Sexual Abuse helpline number 0808 802 1414. DoJ & PSNI logos included.

ALT It's the little things that can suggest a history of domestic abuse. You have the right to ask if your partner, ex-partner, or someone else's partner has a history of domestic abuse. Visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/checking-persons-history-abuse or call the Domestic and Sexual Abuse helpline number 0808 802 1414. DoJ & PSNI logos included.

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NASA
@NASAApr 7
Hello, Moon. It’s great to be back. Here’s a taste of what the Artemis II astronauts photographed during their flight around the Moon. Check out more photos from the mission: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimed…
A crescent Earth setting behind the Moon\u2019s horizon. Credit: NASA

ALT A crescent Earth setting behind the Moon\u2019s horizon. Credit: NASA

Earth setting behind the Moon as seen by the Artemis II crew. Over half the left side of the image is filled by the gray lunar surface, pocked with craters. Credit: NASA

ALT Earth setting behind the Moon as seen by the Artemis II crew. Over half the left side of the image is filled by the gray lunar surface, pocked with craters. Credit: NASA

A close view of the Moon. Jagged circles of craters dot the gray surface, fading to dark on the left side of the image. Credit: NASA

ALT A close view of the Moon. Jagged circles of craters dot the gray surface, fading to dark on the left side of the image. Credit: NASA

A crescent Earth setting behind a hemisphere of the Moon. Credit: NASA

ALT A crescent Earth setting behind a hemisphere of the Moon. Credit: NASA

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UTV Live News@UTVNewsFeb 16
To celebrate Chinese New Year’s Eve, pupils at Blythefield Primary School enjoyed a unique cultural fusion today. A world-renowned Chinese percussionist performed alongside a loyalist band showcasing both local and international traditions
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Justice NI
@Justice_NIFeb 17
Justice Minister @naomi_long has announced that self-employed people and personal employees working with vulnerable groups across Northern Ireland will be able to obtain AccessNI Enhanced checks. Read more here: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/stron…
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that self-employed people and personal employees working with vulnerable groups across Northern Ireland will be able to obtain AccessNI Enhanced checks.

ALT Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced that self-employed people and personal employees working with vulnerable groups across Northern Ireland will be able to obtain AccessNI Enhanced checks.

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As PCI's ‘Safeguarding Roadshows’ hit the road, the Church's safeguarding lead has said that she hopes ‘as many as possible take the opportunity to take part, as it is an important opportunity to hear how safeguarding is changing in PCI.” Full story: bit.ly/4jLPrhu

PCI ‘Safeguarding Roadshow’ hits the road

As the first tranche of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s (PCI) ‘Safeguarding Roadshows’ has hit the road. The all-Ireland denomination’s safeguarding…

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Project Vigilant has been launched. This pilot initiative aims to prevent sexual offending through a proactive approach that targets potential offenders. Using plain-clothed & uniformed officers, supported by specialist tactics, we will take necessary action to keep people safe.
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Every sector has a role to play in protecting vulnerable people. Understanding your responsibilities helps close these gaps. Understand if you have a legal duty to refer at: gov.uk/government/publicatio… #FaithInSafeguarding #DutyToRefer
In the past 7 years, 0.51% of referrals came from the faith sector- leaving potential gaps in safeguarding protection.

ALT In the past 7 years, 0.51% of referrals came from the faith sector- leaving potential gaps in safeguarding protection.

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BASW@BASW_UK28 Oct 2025
Coming soon! 👀 Nominations for our sixth annual Amazing Social Worker campaign will open on Monday, 10 November! The campaign is your opportunity to give a shout out to a colleague and and help us to recognise examples of amazing social work practice! ✨
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