In the Spring of 1998 a 12-week pilot youth project was set up in Kilkeel. The premises (kindly donated) were laid out in the theme of Star Trek and was called JIMS. The project offered a soft drinks bar, snack food, music, games such as darts, pool and play stations etc.
Since then, JIMS has expanded and grown into the centre that the community calls JIMS. We target youth and adults alike for various programmes. JIMS holds numerous theme events in our new end as well has hosting regular drop-in Friday and Saturday nights each weekend. Check out our programme page for further details.
Friday, 7th May, brought the boys for a heated competition at Kingdom Youth Club. With five teams beginning the battle there was much excitement for the spectators from Kingdom Youth Club and JIMS Youth Centre.
Thus far, Kingdom A has risen to the top.
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Friday, 30th April, JIMS and Kingdom youth spent hours competiting for the table tennis finalists. After numerous rounds, Ryan Simpson was crowned the winner.
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Instead of Girls’ Night In and Boys’ Night In this month, JIMS took the kids on a day out to Dundonald! 22 juniors and 5 leaders spent Saturday afternoon at the Ice Bowl enjoying the sunshine, friends, food, and lots of fun!
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Second deadline for Summer Madness 2012 21st February 2012 £45 deposit to ensure spot Total cost: £83 due 22nd May 2012
Saturday, 18th February 8.15pm-10.30pm
The JIMS Romania team is hosting a fundraising in the function room (alongside drop-in). Anyone in 3rd year and older is very welcome to attend – admission £2.50. All funds raised will go to support the team. Spread the word and bring your friends!
Doors open at 7.45pm, quiz to begin at 8.15pm.
Prize for the winning table!
Saturday, 18th February 5.30pm
JIMS is providing transport for a small group to attend the Matt Redman concert. Please contact Megan or Ivan asap if you’re interested in attending as spaces are close to full. In addition, participants are responsible for purchasing their own ticket prior to event.
Please complete the consent as attached below or stop into JIMS for a copy:
Matt_Redman_Concert.doc
Saturday, 11th February 8.30pm-midnight
Our annual Valentine’s Disco approaches in style with great talent…we’re hosting XFactor: The Tour! We’ll have the hottest stars and outspoken judges – Dermit will be presenting special awards during our ceremony.
Come as your favourite XFactor star – best look-alike wins a great prize!
All in 3rd year+ are very welcome to attend, admission £2.50.
Ongoing until February 20th, 2012
Check out the new JIMS facebook page – if you like an share the image you’re entered to win an iPod nano (your choice of colour). Must be a resident of Northern Ireland, winner will be announced on the facebook page.
Details at:
Friday, 10th February 6pm-midnight
JIMS and Kingdom are celebrating Valentine’s Day early with dinner* and a film! We’re heading to Diamonds and then Newry Cinema. Anyone in 5th year+ is welcome to join – tickets on sale now for only £15 (covers dinner*, transport, and cinema ticket).
Buy tickets and reserve your space now!
*Dinner includes main course and beverage (if you want dessert or sweets you need your own money)