Kellie Armstrong MLA
@kelmba.bsky.social
Alliance MLA for Strangford since 2016. Opinions are my own.
Reports of littering in #Cloughey: fake £20 notes in money bags dropped along Cloughey Straight every few weeks. It’s illegal, dangerous & harms wildlife. Please stop—there are better ways to share your message. I have Reported to Council. #StopLittering #KeepNIBeautiful
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reports of littering in #Cloughey: fake £20 notes in money bags dropped along Cloughey Straight every few weeks. It’s illegal, dangerous & harms wildlife. Please stop—there are better ways to share your message. I have Reported to Council. #StopLittering #KeepNIBeautiful
We’re uniting at Stormont as civic society organisations with a message for the UK Chancellor ahead of the budget - fully scrap the 2-child limit.Rachel Reeves can improve life for 48,300 children here. All children deserve a decent start in life! @trusselluk.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We’re uniting at Stormont as civic society organisations with a message for the UK Chancellor ahead of the budget - fully scrap the 2-child limit.Rachel Reeves can improve life for 48,300 children here. All children deserve a decent start in life! @trusselluk.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social
Honoured to mark the launch of a new Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist post in NI—jointly funded by
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Honoured to mark the launch of a new Mesothelioma Clinical Nurse Specialist post in NI—jointly funded by
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
@MesotheliomaUK & @macmillancancer
This is a vital step forward for patients & families. Special thanks to the Rodgers family for making this possible. 💙
We have had a record number of cases this month, we are so glad to have helped so many people.
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We have had a record number of cases this month, we are so glad to have helped so many people.
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
We are here to help, why not call us today?
Call Us: 028 9181 1414
Email us: Kellie.Armstrong@co.niassembly.gov.uk
Visit us: 14 South Street, Ards, BT23 4JT
Today I joined @trusselluk.bsky.social at their launch of the Trussell Hunger in the UK 2025 report and it's not just a warning. It is a call to action. Let us be the generation of leaders that refused to accept hunger in our society.
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
September 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Today I joined @trusselluk.bsky.social at their launch of the Trussell Hunger in the UK 2025 report and it's not just a warning. It is a call to action. Let us be the generation of leaders that refused to accept hunger in our society.
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
#Trusselltrust #trusselhunger #report #foodbank #hunger
Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
September 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.
#backtoschool @publichealthagencyni
Today I had the privilege of attending @thebhf.bsky.social shop opening in Ards Shopping Center ❤️
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
August 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today I had the privilege of attending @thebhf.bsky.social shop opening in Ards Shopping Center ❤️
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
The shop is absolutely fantastic and a credit to the team that made this all happen.
What an amazing addition to the Newtownards area!
#Newtownards #ards #Britishheartfoundation
With Newtownards Post Office branch closure being announced the Post Office have launched a public consultation.
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
August 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With Newtownards Post Office branch closure being announced the Post Office have launched a public consultation.
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
Share your views on their proposed solutions to the main branches future closure.
link below:
www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con...
I had the pleasure of attending @breastivalni #MoreThanMilk exhibition yesterday in Stormont. It was lovely to see so many happy babies in Stormont. Id love to see improved support for mums to feel safe and comfortable to breastfeed, sadly NI has one of the lowest rates in the UK
August 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I had the pleasure of attending @breastivalni #MoreThanMilk exhibition yesterday in Stormont. It was lovely to see so many happy babies in Stormont. Id love to see improved support for mums to feel safe and comfortable to breastfeed, sadly NI has one of the lowest rates in the UK
'Its Language and attitudes that are taking things away from children...'
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
July 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'Its Language and attitudes that are taking things away from children...'
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
- Kellie Armstrong MLA speaks on the cancellation of a cross community sports camp.
#crosscommunity #Sports #sportscamp #children #northdown #strangfordmla #strangford #MLA #summer #workingforyou #leadingchange
109 years ago The Battle of the Somme began. Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice ❤
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
July 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
109 years ago The Battle of the Somme began. Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice ❤
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
We Will Remember Them
#Lestweforget #lestweforget2025 #Somme #battleofthesomme #Wewillrememberthem
Ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
June 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
My heart goes out to Sarah Montgomery’s family and loved ones, especially her children as they face an unimaginable loss.
If you have any info please assist the PSNI on 101 with reference number 865 28/06/25
Kellie Armstrong MLA praises Ards Rangers Inclusion FC on their recent Inclusion Football Tournament in Newtownards.
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
June 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Kellie Armstrong MLA praises Ards Rangers Inclusion FC on their recent Inclusion Football Tournament in Newtownards.
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
#newtownards #inclusivefootball #inclusion #football #ards #ardsrangersfc #support #congratulations
#ComberEarliesFestival
Packed Comber today to celebrate delicious #comberpotatoes.
Really enjoyed sampling the local scrummy food. Brought home some treats and potatoes
Great to meet up with Nick Mathison MLA , Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore and Comber Cllr Patricia Morgan.
#Comber #ArdsandNorthDown
Packed Comber today to celebrate delicious #comberpotatoes.
Really enjoyed sampling the local scrummy food. Brought home some treats and potatoes
Great to meet up with Nick Mathison MLA , Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore and Comber Cllr Patricia Morgan.
#Comber #ArdsandNorthDown
June 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#ComberEarliesFestival
Packed Comber today to celebrate delicious #comberpotatoes.
Really enjoyed sampling the local scrummy food. Brought home some treats and potatoes
Great to meet up with Nick Mathison MLA , Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore and Comber Cllr Patricia Morgan.
#Comber #ArdsandNorthDown
Packed Comber today to celebrate delicious #comberpotatoes.
Really enjoyed sampling the local scrummy food. Brought home some treats and potatoes
Great to meet up with Nick Mathison MLA , Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore and Comber Cllr Patricia Morgan.
#Comber #ArdsandNorthDown
Thank you Ards Rangers Inclusion for a fantastic tournament and afternoon.
Amazing skills on show and a thrilling final that came down to penalties.
Congratulations to everyone who took part today.
#Inclusion #football #InclusiveFootball #Newtownards #Ards
Amazing skills on show and a thrilling final that came down to penalties.
Congratulations to everyone who took part today.
#Inclusion #football #InclusiveFootball #Newtownards #Ards
June 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Thank you Ards Rangers Inclusion for a fantastic tournament and afternoon.
Amazing skills on show and a thrilling final that came down to penalties.
Congratulations to everyone who took part today.
#Inclusion #football #InclusiveFootball #Newtownards #Ards
Amazing skills on show and a thrilling final that came down to penalties.
Congratulations to everyone who took part today.
#Inclusion #football #InclusiveFootball #Newtownards #Ards
As a member of the Committee for Communities I am pleased both Scotland and Wales have joined our call for ‘meaningful engagement’ before any future changes to benefits for people with disabilities happen.
#MeaningfulEngagement #DisabilityBenefits #benefits
#MeaningfulEngagement #DisabilityBenefits #benefits
June 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As a member of the Committee for Communities I am pleased both Scotland and Wales have joined our call for ‘meaningful engagement’ before any future changes to benefits for people with disabilities happen.
#MeaningfulEngagement #DisabilityBenefits #benefits
#MeaningfulEngagement #DisabilityBenefits #benefits
Youth Carers shared experiences where children carry out caring duties for Family members. Amazing young people who are too hidden in society. I welcome their call for legislation to be brought into line with the rest of the U.K.
Over to the Minister for Health to make it happen.
#youthcarersupport
Over to the Minister for Health to make it happen.
#youthcarersupport
June 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Youth Carers shared experiences where children carry out caring duties for Family members. Amazing young people who are too hidden in society. I welcome their call for legislation to be brought into line with the rest of the U.K.
Over to the Minister for Health to make it happen.
#youthcarersupport
Over to the Minister for Health to make it happen.
#youthcarersupport
Kellie Armstrong MLA speaking in communities committee on the online comments made by the Minister for Communities hours before attack on Larne leisure centre.
#communities #communitiesminister #committee #ballymena #larne
#communities #communitiesminister #committee #ballymena #larne
June 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Kellie Armstrong MLA speaking in communities committee on the online comments made by the Minister for Communities hours before attack on Larne leisure centre.
#communities #communitiesminister #committee #ballymena #larne
#communities #communitiesminister #committee #ballymena #larne
This #Carersweek2025 I spoke in support of the theme Caring about equality in the NI assembly.
Carers in our community save our health service a fortune but many live in poverty with poor mental health. Its time to give equality of care to all carers. @carersni.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social
Carers in our community save our health service a fortune but many live in poverty with poor mental health. Its time to give equality of care to all carers. @carersni.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This #Carersweek2025 I spoke in support of the theme Caring about equality in the NI assembly.
Carers in our community save our health service a fortune but many live in poverty with poor mental health. Its time to give equality of care to all carers. @carersni.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social
Carers in our community save our health service a fortune but many live in poverty with poor mental health. Its time to give equality of care to all carers. @carersni.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social
Its Carers Week 2025 ❤️
This years theme is Caring About Equality and will highlight inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
I continue to support @carersni.bsky.social and carers by highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek #carersweek2025 #support
This years theme is Caring About Equality and will highlight inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
I continue to support @carersni.bsky.social and carers by highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek #carersweek2025 #support
June 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Its Carers Week 2025 ❤️
This years theme is Caring About Equality and will highlight inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
I continue to support @carersni.bsky.social and carers by highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek #carersweek2025 #support
This years theme is Caring About Equality and will highlight inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
I continue to support @carersni.bsky.social and carers by highlighting the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
#CarersWeek #carersweek2025 #support
As the Alliance Party's Housing Spokesperson I support @rentersvoice.bsky.social call to ban no-fault evictions. 🏠
@allianceparty.bsky.social policy paper ‘A New Deal for Private Renters’ confirms it is our view that no fault evictions should be banned.
www.allianceparty.org/new_deal_for...
@allianceparty.bsky.social policy paper ‘A New Deal for Private Renters’ confirms it is our view that no fault evictions should be banned.
www.allianceparty.org/new_deal_for...
May 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As the Alliance Party's Housing Spokesperson I support @rentersvoice.bsky.social call to ban no-fault evictions. 🏠
@allianceparty.bsky.social policy paper ‘A New Deal for Private Renters’ confirms it is our view that no fault evictions should be banned.
www.allianceparty.org/new_deal_for...
@allianceparty.bsky.social policy paper ‘A New Deal for Private Renters’ confirms it is our view that no fault evictions should be banned.
www.allianceparty.org/new_deal_for...
We have ran quite a few foodbank collection drives this year however, we have a permanent collection box in our office year round.
You can donate to our office at 14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT between 9am-4pm Mon-Friday.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
#CommunitySupport #WorkingForYou
You can donate to our office at 14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT between 9am-4pm Mon-Friday.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
#CommunitySupport #WorkingForYou
May 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We have ran quite a few foodbank collection drives this year however, we have a permanent collection box in our office year round.
You can donate to our office at 14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT between 9am-4pm Mon-Friday.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
#CommunitySupport #WorkingForYou
You can donate to our office at 14 South Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JT between 9am-4pm Mon-Friday.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
#CommunitySupport #WorkingForYou
Community Conversations Open Day at @housechurchni
@trusselluk.bsky.social
We discussed the impact that our social security system has on individuals and families in our community.
My office has a long standing relationship with the Ards Foodbank and we continue to work with them.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
We discussed the impact that our social security system has on individuals and families in our community.
My office has a long standing relationship with the Ards Foodbank and we continue to work with them.
May 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Community Conversations Open Day at @housechurchni
@trusselluk.bsky.social
We discussed the impact that our social security system has on individuals and families in our community.
My office has a long standing relationship with the Ards Foodbank and we continue to work with them.
@trusselluk.bsky.social
We discussed the impact that our social security system has on individuals and families in our community.
My office has a long standing relationship with the Ards Foodbank and we continue to work with them.
It's #DementiaActionWeek, and I'm proud to stand with @alzheimerssoc in highlighting the importance of an early and accurate dementia diagnosis.
#DementiaActionWeek #dementia #KnowTheSigns #workingforyou
#DementiaActionWeek #dementia #KnowTheSigns #workingforyou
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's #DementiaActionWeek, and I'm proud to stand with @alzheimerssoc in highlighting the importance of an early and accurate dementia diagnosis.
#DementiaActionWeek #dementia #KnowTheSigns #workingforyou
#DementiaActionWeek #dementia #KnowTheSigns #workingforyou
Universal Credit Information Day
Tuesday 27th May 10am-1pm at House Church, 18c Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EA.
Newtownards Jobs & Benefits Office is hosting a 'Universal Credit Awareness Day' along with 'Make the Call'.
#universalcredit #benefits #leadingchange
Tuesday 27th May 10am-1pm at House Church, 18c Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EA.
Newtownards Jobs & Benefits Office is hosting a 'Universal Credit Awareness Day' along with 'Make the Call'.
#universalcredit #benefits #leadingchange
May 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Universal Credit Information Day
Tuesday 27th May 10am-1pm at House Church, 18c Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EA.
Newtownards Jobs & Benefits Office is hosting a 'Universal Credit Awareness Day' along with 'Make the Call'.
#universalcredit #benefits #leadingchange
Tuesday 27th May 10am-1pm at House Church, 18c Crawfordsburn Road, Newtownards, BT23 4EA.
Newtownards Jobs & Benefits Office is hosting a 'Universal Credit Awareness Day' along with 'Make the Call'.
#universalcredit #benefits #leadingchange