Support Mainstay's 530 Mile Cycle For New Centre

The new centre destined to be built on the Killough Road in Downpatrick will provide 4380 bed nights annually, and cater for up to 65 people with learning disabilities. The Downe Residential Project, now renamed Mainstay, was the first Northern Ireland residential centre to open its doors, and a dedicated management team and body of fundraisers are working hard to make their dreams come true by 2014 when they hope to open the new centre. Photographs from the Mainstay Big Band Night At The Mill, Ballygdugan.

“> They have been involved in a number of fundraising events and this week they have organsied a specialist cycle ride from Mizen in the South of Ireland to Malin Head in the very north. This Elite Cycle Challengexa0 over over five days has been carefully planned. Helen said, “There will be plenty of support and safety vehicles to accompany the riders. Let’s hope the weather is favourable. These events provide a great boost to our fundraising and we are so indebted to the many people who help us such as our patron Patrick Kielty.” If you would like to support Mainstay DRPxa0 contact: 028 44 617184. www.mainstaydrp.org e-mail: [email protected] ]]>