Enjoy Arts and Culture This Summer

Summer Sunday Music is a FREE programme showcasing the talents of contemporary artists and local bands whilst giving all the family the perfect excuse to enjoy a long lazy Summer Sunday in Antrim Castle Gardens, Jordanstown Loughshore Park, Sixmile Park, Ballyclare and Antrim Lough Shore. 2023

T. 0300 123 7788 or E. culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

2-4pm Antrim Castle Gardens

6 Aug

13 Aug

2-4pm Sixmile Park, Ballyclare

2-4pm Loughshore Park, Jordanstown

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2023

ANBorough Theatre at The Mill, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Rd N, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA 10 | News For You

Join live band ‘Double Trouble’ for some great tunes from all eras.

Enjoy a cup of tea and whether you dance or not, these relaxed, friendly and entertaining afternoons are sure to be enjoyable.

Ballyclare Town Hall 2023

30 Aug, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 29 Nov, 20 Dec

Old Courthouse 2023

9 Aug, 6 Sept, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec

Ballyclare Town Hall 2024

Community Tea Dances

31 Jan, 28 Feb, 20 Mar, 24 Apr, 29 May, 26 Jun

Admission £3. Pay at the door or book online. theatreatthemill.com/whats-on

Saturdays and Sundays in August

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Meeting Point: Wolfhound Statue, Clotworthy Courtyard, Antrim Castle Gardens

Our Ranger-led Guided Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens takes approximately one hour and involves an easy walk over flat ground.

The tour focusses on the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens alongside the remnants of the Massereene family dynasty, dating back to 1573. You will hear many interesting facts, stories and tales of the colourful characters making up the family history.

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The Council have installed eight Contactless Water Refill Stations from EcoFil to allow residents and visitors to Refill for Free!

Bring your reusable water bottle and stop buying single-use plastic bottles.

Make the switch to reusable bottles, and take the pledge to help ‘Clean The Sea’ by scanning the QR code on our refill stations. We can all play our part to help to reduce plastic waste!

You can find one of our ‘Refillution’ stations at the following locations:

• Antrim Lough Shore (Slipway)

• Antrim Castle Gardens (Near the Dog Park)

• Jordanstown Loughshore Park (Outside the Caravan Park)

• Hazelbank Park (Car Park)

• Mossley Mill (Theatre at The Mill)

• V36 (At the Peace Gate)

• Neilsbrook Community Centre (Beside River Walk)

• Sixmilewater Park, Ballyclare (Main Entrance)

For more information visit www.niwater.com/refillution or antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/refillution

Age NI enables older people to make the very best of their lives and works to create a society that truly values, supports and welcomes them. Their vision is a society in which older people can thrive as they age. Their mission is to help people to enjoy later life.

Age NI believe that people should be supported to love later life. They should have enough money, be enabled to stay well and feel good, and have the opportunity to be equal and engaged citizens.

The charity provides a range of services across Northern Ireland including:

• Age NI Advice Service: which deals with more than 10,000 enquiries every year

• Check in and Chat Service

• Day, residential and domiciliary care to 1,200 clients every week in centres across Northern Ireland.

• Wellbeing Services (Northern Trust)

- First Connect

- Move More Live More: Staying active and safe

- Connect North Link Workers - helping older people stay active and connected in their local communities.

To enquire, contact Age NI. Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm T. 0808 808 7575 E. advice@ageni.org

Good Vibrations is a new over 50’s men-only health programme.

• Find out how to look after your health and stay strong

• Learn expert tips for minding your head

• If you’re in a job, plan your later working years

• Option to join a men’s group

• Individual support if you need it.

Interested? Contact good-vibrations@ageni.org

Good Vibrations Co-ordinators:

George Smith

E. George.Smith@ageni.org

M. 07436 581437

Stephen Gourley

E. Stephen.Gourley@ageni.org

M. 07816 247624

Connect North can help connect you to the right help and support. Replacing the Community Navigator role, Connect North can address social needs such as; work, money or housing, help with managing long term health conditions and combating loneliness. Connect North helps residents living in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area who are living with or affected by one of the following:

• Palliative Diagnosis

• Cancer

• Dementia

• Mental Health Issue

• Long term medical condition

You can self-refer in to the Connect North service or be referred by a Health Care Professional. Once the referral is received, a Link Worker will contact you to discuss support needs and complete a wellbeing support plan which will then be reviewed regularly.

For more information contact the Antrim and Newtownabbey Connect North Link Worker, Melanie Maxwell-Mcilroy E. connectnorthlw.an@ageni.org T. 07814 196820

The Ballyclare Men’s Drop In is looking for new members.

Are you a man, over 50 from Ballyclare or surrounding areas? This drop in could be for you. Why not give it a go and take the opportunity to try new activities, make new friends and have great craic.