OLT HLC

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

Job Vacancy- Training & Support Officer

14/04/2026

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from everyone in the Old Library Trust

We wish you all a very happy holiday.

From all the staff in OLT. 🥳

30/03/2026

Reminder for tonight’s discussion with Al-Anon at OLT HLC.

Not everyone’s struggle with addiction is their own.

Al-Anon is a support group for families and friends of people affected by alcohol use.

They will host the next of our Voices of Recovery sessions.

29/03/2026

Gentle reminder the clocks have gone forward an hour today.

If necessary get support from family to change clocks, especially if out of reach to maintain your safety and minimise risk of falls.

28/03/2026

Clocks go forward for Spring

It's that time of year again when the clocks go forward to mark Spring, so we lose an hour on Sunday and going forward.

If necessary get support from family to change clocks, especially if out of reach to maintain your safety and minimise risk of falls.

19/03/2026

Thank you! 👏

We look forward to working with you all this year✊

Each year, the Chamber President selects a charity, providing an opportunity for the business community to come together in support of an important cause while gathering for one of the North West’s key business events.

This year our President Steven Lindsay has selected the DEEDS Project (Dementia: Engaging and Empowering Derry & Strabane).

DEEDS works to improve the lives of people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers, by building a more inclusive, supportive and dementia-aware community across the North West.

Through awareness training, community activities, volunteer development and carer support programmes, the project is helping local organisations, businesses and communities better understand and support those affected by dementia.

By strengthening partnerships across the city and district, DEEDS is playing an important role in ensuring that public spaces, services and workplaces are welcoming and accessible for everyone.

We look forward to highlighting and supporting this important work at the President’s Annual Lunch next Thursday in the Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre.

16/03/2026

Stepping On Falls Prevention Programme next delivery date is Tuesday 24th March 11am ✨
Funded by the Public Health Agency, this programme is delivered in partnership with community-based Healthy Living Centres, statutory agencies, and clinical service providers.
👣 Stepping On offers balance & strengthening exercises for older people to:
✔️ Reduce the risk of falls
✔️ Build confidence in everyday situations
✔️ Improve strength & mobility through the evidence-based OTAGO programme
Falls are a serious health concern—but the good news is they can be prevented at any age.
This 9-week programme is delivered across the Western Health & Social Care Trust in 10 venues, bringing together expert support from:
🔹 Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Teams
🔹 Health Improvement Team
🔹 Home Safety, Footcare & Eye Care Services
🔹 Medication Reviews
📌 Referral Criteria:
➡️ Aged 65+
➡️ Vulnerable or at risk of a fall
➡️ Experienced a fall (priority if within last 12 months)
Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre - next programme delivery date Tuesday 24th March 2026
👉 If you or a loved one could benefit, get in touch today to learn more and see how you can join the next programme.
Contact Jonathan@olt.ie or 02871373870

12/03/2026

🌈🎉APPRECIATION

Thank you to Naiomi McLaughlin, Tommy Carlin and many more of their close friends and family who braved the cold waters of Buncrana in December to help raise funds for a number of local charities including ours & our amazing DEEDS - Dementia Engaged and Empowered in Derry & Strabane Project✊

👀Look out for their next dip in 2026 where they hope to have more people involved and raise an even greater amount for local charities across Derry.😜👏👏👏

12/03/2026

🙏APPRECIATION

Everyone associated with the Old Library Trust would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the family of our late Chairperson, Charlie O Donnell for their incredibly generous donation to the organisation following the charity night held in his memory.🌈☀️

Your kindness and support mean so much to us, and it was truly special for everyone to come together at the Don Bar to celebrate his life and the lasting impact he had on our community.

His dedication and spirit will always remain part of everything we do.✊🙏