NEWS

Buttercrane Centre been presented with Autism Impact award from Autism NI in recognition of staff training and recent improvements made to the centre environment to enhance the experience of visitors with Autism.

Buttercrane Shopping Centre has
launched a new Sensory Support kit for families who visit the centre. The kit is designed to support
children with autistic spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder or conditions with sensory sensitivities.

First Steps Nursery staff and children have taken up residence in a new 6,500 sg ft. facility on the Dromore Road following investment in the nursery by local business owners and First Steps Directors, Barry Gray and Colin Dalton. The new facility will see the addition of a new After School service to meet local need and will generate 5 new jobs this year – bringing the total number of professional nursery staff to 30.

Mark Murnin former Chairman of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has completed 66 mile walking challenge he set himself earlier this year and raised an estimated £12k for three nominated charities namely, NI Air Ambulance; Newry Gateway and Glebe House.

16 year old Molly Walker from Jerrettspass was named Facce of Buttercrane 2019 – selected from the finalists at the Live SS19 Catwalk Shows including Carla Downey from Warrenpoint, Amy Connolly, Ravensdale and Anna McKnight, Forkhill.

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Join Buttercrane this Easter for a Peter Rabbit themed Eggstravaganza!

From the 19th – 28th April we’ll have lots to keep the kids entertained – Peter Rabbit the movie will run on mall, we’re hosting a Peter Rabbit Picnic on Mall and we’ll have an Easter themed Petting Farm (with lot of cute bunnies) too during Easter Week.