Strabane Ethnic Community Association

‘Hands of My Friend’

A pleasure to work with all the P7s at St Mary's Primary School.

Pleasure as always St. Mary's Primary School Cloughcor.

Thanks to Mr McLaughlins class for listening and taking part in our ‘Hands of My Friend’ campaign.

Thank you to Chris and everyone from Strabane Youth Resource Centre for inviting Kamini to speak to them about her journey in Youth and Community Work in Strabane.

A wonderful event with wonderful young women with bright futures!!

!!Happy International Women’s Day!!!

An event not to be missed and is open to everyone.

If you are free, please call in.

Upcoming Event - Give & Gain - A Moment to Connect Event

Please see details of our upcoming Give & Gain - A Moment to Connect event taking place this Wednesday, 11 March.

Coinciding with International Women's Day (8th March 2026), this event aims to engage with local Women & Girls to recognise and celebrate their contribution whilst seeking their views on how we can work together to build a safer community for Women & Girls

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 11th March
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location: The Harp & Fiddle, Railway Street, Street

Please note that registration is not necessary for this event. Just come along on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Please note that this event is being delivered as part of the local Ending Violence Against Women & Girls (EVAWG) strategy which is supported by funding from The Executive Office (TEO) and Derry City & Strabane District Council. We thank them for their support

Our youth group wrapped up 2025 in the best way possible — with pizza 🍕from our neighbours Tusk and a Christmas movie 🍿🎄

The young people have been fantastic all year, keeping SECA staff and youth leaders on their toes in the best way. We couldn’t ask for a better group, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming you all back in 2026.

Wishing our young people and their families a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨

📢 We’re Hiring! – Part-Time Admin Worker
Strabane Ethnic Community Association (SECA) is delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a Part-Time Administration Worker (16 hours per week).

If you’re organised, friendly, and passionate about supporting our diverse community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 The link below includes the full role details, responsibilities, and information on how to apply.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

✨ Join our team and help us continue supporting, empowering, and celebrating our community in Strabane.

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Administrator wanted at Strabane Ethnic Community Association (SECA) 👩🏼‍💻👨🏻‍💻

⏰ Hours - 16 hours per week
💸 Salary - Minimum Wage
📍 Location - Strabane

This role involves reception duties, financial processing, record keeping & supporting internal and external communications.

Essential Criteria -
⭐ Previous experience in administration
⭐ Experience working within the community and voluntary sector (Desireable)
⭐ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
⭐ Good organisational and time-management skills
⭐ Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
⭐ Proficiency in basic IT systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets, databases)
⭐ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Deadline - Sunday 30th November 2025 ⌛️

To apply send your CV to [email protected] 📧

We love lending out our Indian outfits but some times we don’t get them back 😔

If you have borrowed the below outfits and not returned them please get in touch ☺️

✨Diwali Evening Celebration: A Fantastic Success!✨

We’re excited to share that our Diwali evening celebration was a fantastic success! The hall looked incredible, decked out in vibrant decorations that really captured the festive spirit. A huge thank you to everyone who pitched in to make this event so special!

Thank you to Mayor Ruairi McHugh for your attendance and helping us celebrate Diwali.

Big shoutout to all our volunteers, whose creativity lit up the space with colorful lights and fun decor. For dressing our models and for making sure they lookedTusk Takeaway making sure everyone got served food. Your hard work truly made a difference!

We also want to thank Tusk Takeaway for providing the delicious food. The variety of dishes was a real treat, giving us all a taste of the rich culture we were celebrating together.

A special thanks to St Patricks Hall for being the perfect venue as usual for our festivities. We couldn’t have done it without your support!

Let’s not forget Cllr Jason Barr, our amazing MC, who brought his usual flair and energy to the event! You always know how to keep the crowd entertained, and we appreciate it!

To our wonderful performers who brought the evening to life with their talent. Your performances added a wonderful touch to the festivities, making the night even more enjoyable for everyone.

And of course, a huge round of applause for all our fashionistas who rocked the catwalk in their stunning Indian clothing. You brought so much fun and excitement to the evening!

Thank you once again to everyone who helped make this Diwali evening a night to remember. Here’s to more celebrations and good times ahead!

🌟 A MASSIVE shoutout to Brian and the entire team at St Patrick's Hall.

Your dedication to lighting up the hall each year for the Diwali celebration truly brings joy and unity to our community. Your hard work and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we would be lost without the warmth and spirit you all contribute to all our festivals and events.

Thank you for making this festival so special for everyone! 🪔✨

Everyone please come along this weekend:

📅 8th November
🕰️ 6.45pm
📍St Patrick’s Hall, Strabane