Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 05/11/2025This was the conclusion of last years IBD U.K. report into IBD care in Northern Ireland. A year later there’s been no movement on making care better for people diagnosed with IBD in NI, our clinics remain understaff with long waiting lists. It’s does make you question how useful Stormont really is 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Fantastic to see a little squirrel sitting on the Kells postbox this morning. Yet another fantastic knitted design by the Kells & Connor Knit and Natter members. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 16/09/2025The #LoveYourLiver roadshow is visiting Stormont today, Belfast tomorrow & Coleraine on Thursday. If you are in any of these areas call in & get some liver health information. 021
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 14/08/2025To everyone getting their A-Level results today. Regardless of what results you receive remember you are so much more than a single set of results & your future is still to be written. Always be compassionate with yourself. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 12/08/2025The local trees are showing the love this morning. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 09/08/2025A morning out of the house while attempting to fill in my first application form in 21 years 😱 000
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Another fantastic knitted postbox topper by the Kells & Connor Knit and Natter club. 073
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 29/07/2025The first few days of helping out at the SuperCup NI 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 29/07/2025I had to buy this weeks Ballymena Guardian. There was a story about a troublemaker I needed to read @aaron-skinner.bsky.social 😉 110
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Such tragic news this morning about Diogo Jota & his brother André Silva. My deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates & @lfcr.bsky.social Penafiel supporters as they come to terms with this news. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 03/07/2025In a world full of small minds and loud mouths, be the reason someone still believes in kind hearts, beautiful souls and good energy. Never stop being a good person. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Good luck to everyone involved in the first @meapride.bsky.social this weekend. I hope the events & parade go well over the next few days. 032
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 22/06/2025A weekend spent celebrating what should of been mum’s 75th birthday. Instead it’s our first without her. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 10/06/2025A beautiful picture from Ballycastle this morning. Picture shared by @loveballymena.online 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 08/06/2025The Kells & Connor Knit & Natter club have been busy making a new knitted scene for the village postbox. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Finally got my hands on one of the new CadburyUK’s White Dipped Twirl at @diamondsnews.bsky.social. That’s Saturday night’s treat sorted. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 05/06/2025I’m hard to believe that’s it’s already 3 months since my mum passed away. I hope to carry on her legacy of selflessly helping others & I hope to make her proud every single day. Love you mum & I miss you every single day. 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 01/06/2025First attempt at making caramel squares. ❌ the biscuit base was too dry 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Today is the Ballymena Show. We are taking my elderly neighbour who hasn’t missed a single show since he was born. I on the other hand have never been & don’t know what to expect. 011
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Today was a long overdue return to the Causeway hospital. It wasn’t easy but I needed to go back & personally thank the nurses who looked after my mum. They gave mum incredible care for the last month of her life & I wanted to express my gratitude to them for doing that. 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Giving me the all clear yesterday. The nodules are caused by my liver cirrhosis & are called Regenerative nodules with are thankfully benign. Thank you to everyone who messaged since Thursday. Apologies for my quietness but obviously it’s been a concerning few weeks 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Important information for anyone with #IBD #Crohns #Colitis currently taking Mercaptopurine medication. There has been a recall of Mercaptopurine 50mg tablets. The medication manufacturer & batch number are included in the attached picture. So check your medication. 011
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Found a Krispy Kreme doughnut cabinet in the Applegreen near Templepatrick 😍 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Today was one of the toughest experiences I’ve ever had in hospital. Now to sit & wait for the scan results to arrive back. It’s safe to say I’m done with 2025. 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Frustrating to see yet more broken glass all over the footpaths this morning, especially since it’s was only cleaned up a few days ago. Yet again it’s in an area where people walk their pets & children play. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Posting this to counter the bile I’ve heard today. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Today is #WorldIBDDay & it’s important to continue raising awareness of #crohns #colitis. This years theme is courage & for me courage is summed up by people living with IBD facing their symptoms each morning but still being after to get up & face the day. #CourageLooksLikeThis 052
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 17/05/2025This afternoon we have been up tidying around the graveyard & mums grave. The plan was then to go home & have a barbecue but as per usual it’s been a disaster. Firstly there was no gas & then it turns out we left the baps in the shop this morning. It was decided Burger King was a lot less hassle. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Had an afternoon in the local countryside. The Hawthorn trees are impressive this year. They look like they are covered in fresh snowfall there’s so many flowers. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to surround yourself with nature & we are lucky to have some beautiful scenery around Kells 120
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Sadly yet another health scare has raised its head over the past week & is meaning I’ll have to take a step back from several groups/parties I have been a part of. 020
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Decided to start the day by attempting to understand what is actually going on…… One conclusion I’ve already reached is that the extreme wealth & grandeur of religion is grotesque. 000
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 05/05/2025The Kells & Connor Knit and Natter group have the villages ready for the VE Day commemorations. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Good luck to everyone running today’s Belfast City marathon for a wide range of charities. Especially to those running for Crohns & Colitis UK, PSC Support & RVH Liver Support Group. 530
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Important lesson learnt after 15 hours in A&E…….. If you’re having issues breathing don’t always blame it on hayfever. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 01/05/2025May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth & every day during May,240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Sadly one of my elderly neighbours suffered one late last year & it resulted in a major negative impact on her health. Let’s support @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social in raising awareness 011
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Today starts #MSAwarenessWeek Let’s all join together this week to help support people living with MS get talking about the challenges they face everyday & help raise awareness of the disease. #MSConversation 011
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Good luck to everyone taking part in todays London Marathon & raising important funds for numerous charities across the UK. Personally I want to thank the runners raising funds for Crohns & Colitis UK and PSC Support UK. Two incredible charities that have both had a massive impact upon my life. 010
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 23/04/2025A Hen has joined the Easter bunny in Kells over the Easter period. 030
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Have a joyful Easter Sunday & may it bring light to your path all year long. 2025 has had a tough start but I want to take a moment just to thank everyone. Thank you for checking in, keeping my family in your thoughts & all the messages/well wishes. Happy Easter & thanks. 040
Mark Young @markyoung23.bsky.social · 13/04/2025The Easter bunny & a few friends have arrived in Kells. Another fantastic knitted display by the Kells & Connor Library Knit and Natter group. 0142