Bangor

Bangor is a lively seaside resort on the southern side of scenic Belfast Lough.  Bangor remains as popular now as it was in the Victorian and Edwardian eras and was previously named the most desirable place to live in Northern Ireland.  It prospered as an important port and centre of cotton production and nowadays it has a large retail centre and is a commuter town for Belfast.

What to see and do in Bangor

Bangor Marina – one of Ireland’s largest marinas and awarded the Blue Flag Award status, Bangor Marina is on the south shore of Belfast Lough. The marina promenade forms part of the North Down Coastal Path.  To the north of Bangor Marina, stroll along The Eisenhower Pier which is buzzing with events and festivals in the summer and is where you can take a fishing or coastal boat tour. BT20 5ED

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Marine Gardens Coastal Walk (The Coastal Path) – take in the breathtaking scenery of rugged coastline and beaches along this 10-mile coastal walk starting from Pickie Fun Park along the lough shore to Holywood.  Especially spectacular at sunset. Marine Gardens Bangor, BT20 5AG

Get out into the fresh air

Bangor Castle & Walled Garden – built in 1852 and situated in the grounds of Castle Park alongside North Down Museum, the impressive Bangor Castle is presently the headquarters for the local borough council. From here, sit and appreciate the view much loved by C S Lewis.  Just a short walk takes you to the award-winning Walled Garden originally designed in the 1840s. Valentine Rd, Bangor, BT20 4BT

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Bangor Abbey – founded in 558AD and one of the most important seats of learning in Ireland, the original abbey fell into disrepair after several Viking attacks.  The main body of the current Abbey dates from 1830s and is a lively abbey with regular services.  Explore the graveyard and discover gravestones of people linked to The Titanic. 1 St Malachy’s Way, Bangor, BT20 4JE

Ward Park – covering 37 acres, Ward Park has an abundance of attractions and activity areas from a children’s playground, duck pond, aviaries, bowling and putting green to tennis courts, hockey and cricket pitches.  The park comes alive with free live music events in Summer. Hamilton Rd, Bangor, BT20 4LG

Wellness and dating

Bangor in Northern Ireland has support available

Are you looking for a family solicitor in Bangor? We have found the following firms

David Russell & Co – 66 Abbey Street, Bangor BT20 4JB

Murray Kelly Moore Solicitors – 1-3 Dufferin Avenue, Bangor BT20 3AL

Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors Bangor – 33 Hamilton Rd, Bangor BT20 4LF

CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors – 3 Market Street, Bangor BT20 4SP

Law Quinn Solicitors – Office 1 16 Balloo Avenue, Bangor BT19 7QT

McQueenie Boyle Solicitors – 1 Grays Hill, Bangor BT20 3BB


Alex Price of Charles Stanley Financial Service Northern Ireland

I am a lifestyle financial planner and I help my clients make wise financial decisions

For over 25 years I have advised client. Please get in touch HERE

What causes loneliness?

Throughout our lives there are certain circumstances which can lead us to feel lonely and The triggers for loneliness are common and run alongside life changes.

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  • Becoming a parent – especially if you are a younger parent
  • Leaving care
  • The break-up of a long-term relationship/marriage
  • Bereavement – loss of a partner
  • Becoming a full-time carer, for example looking after an elderly parent
  • Suffering redundancy/unemployment
  • Suffering from empty-nest when the kids leave home
  • Retirement

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Of course, there are other life issues which can cause us to feel alone too.

Loneliness and wellbeing has been declared as one of the biggest public health challenges of our time and this led to The ex Prime Minister confirming that by 2023 all GP’s across England will be able to refer patients to community activities and services. This will be called ‘social prescribing’; basically writing a prescription for ‘social interaction’.  Every day, across the UK people are making calls to the emergency services for issues which do not really require a callout because they are simply lonely. GP’s have many patients who make an appointment to just have a chat. 

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It is great news that the issue of feeling lonely is out in the open and being spoken about; measures are being put in place to help the vulnerable as it is reported that 200,000 older people have not had a conversation with a friend or relative for one month; this is absolutely shocking.

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