The Bridge Association

10/09/2026

Some of the fantastic upcycling projects our guys have worked on over past couple of weeks , now for sale in our Quirky Emporium in Castle Mall Shopping Centre.

08/09/2026

Between getting our winter bedding plants ready and creating a few woodwork projects, the guys have been very busy today and all done with massive smiles as always. Well done guys 🌺🌺🔨🔩🔧

Antrim and Newtownabbey BoroughSocial Enterprise Northern IrelandCastle Mall Shopping Centre

05/09/2026

Our August design A “Hug A Mug” winner Mary in today to collect her chosen milkshake. Well Done Mary 🙌. September competition now open for all you budding artists 🎨

Parental consent given for photo😀

03/09/2026

🎉🌈☕ WE HAVE OUR AUGUST WINNER! ☕🌈🎉

🥁 Drum roll please… 🥁

🏆✨ AUG26-007 ✨🏆

A HUGE congratulations to the winner of our August Design Your Own Hug A Mug Competition! 🎨👏

We absolutely loved this beautiful “Made with Love” design! ❤️🌈
Such a bright, colourful and creative idea – and very fitting for Hug A Mug! ☕💕

🎁 Is AUG26-007 your number?
Bring your winning slip into the store to claim your FREE ice cream or milkshake! 🍦🥤

🌟 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who entered! We had so many amazing designs and loved seeing all the creativity that went into them. 🎨❤️

📣 Missed out this time? The fun isn't over!

🌈✏️ Our SEPTEMBER COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN! ✏️🌈

Pop in, pick up an entry sheet and show us your best design for another chance to win! 🏆✨

💭 Could your design be our September winner?

03/09/2026

Current special in Hug A Mug for those colder days 🥶🥣

Bowl of homemade soup and a toasted sandwich all for just £6.50

Call in and see the guys they would love a chat.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Castle Mall Shopping CentreSocial Enterprise Northern Ireland

02/09/2026

We are very humbled that The Bridge ‘family’ are finalists in the BBC Make a Difference Awards. We would like to clarify the following. David Edmont and Jacqueline Barnes are Joint Managing Directors of The Bridge Association and are co-founders of Bridge Quirky Emporium, Bridge Quirky Choir, Bridge L.D football team and Bridge Hug ‘A’ Mug Ability Cafe. Jacqueline and David would like to thank all the trainees, staff, carers and board members who have made this happen with their hard work, and we appreciate all the support from the community.

A group from County Antrim that has been inspiring adults with learning disabilities for more than 30 years, has been nominated for a BBC Make A Difference Award. https://bbc.in/3UrzEvM

27/08/2026

August edition of Bridge Beat !!

26/08/2026

Hey guys, call into Hug A Mug for a wee lunch!

Special on at the minute 💛

Salted chilli chicken rice bowl just £6.50

Antrim Community Support HubAntrim and Newtownabbey Borough Social Enterprise Northern Ireland

24/08/2026

Our trainees have been busy today getting our pots ready for our winter bedding. Call in and see us at the unit and view our great range of shrubs 🌺💐🌷Antrim and Newtownabbey BoroughSocial Enterprise Northern Ireland

24/08/2026

Honoured 🎉