Christmas 2016 - Visit Antrim and Newtownabbey

FOR AN ENCHANTED

CHRISTMAS VISIT ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY

C H R I STMAS eve nts a GLENGORMLEY LIGHTS SWITCH ON

RANDALSTOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 12 November : 2.30-6pm // Lilian Bland Community Park

Saturday 26 November : 10am-5.30pm // Moore's Lane

FREE family entertainment See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required - sessions start at 1.30pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Santa and friends arrive at 5pm.

There's lots of choice with 40 stalls at this year’s market, made up of local traders. There will be entertainment for all ages including amusements, cartoon characters and a great line-up of local artists on stage. Organised by Randalstown Chamber of Trade.

For more information T. 028 9447 9800

For more information T. 028 9034 0079

ANTRIM LIGHTS SWITCH ON Thursday 24 November : 5.30-7.30pm // Market Square FREE family entertainment The action kicks off with musical entertainment hosted by Sonya Mac from Q Radio, a visit from Santa at 7pm, the annual children’s prize draw with some great prizes and family entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display will round off the festive evening for all the family.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31344

BALLYCLARE LADIES & LIFESTYLE DAY Friday 25 November : 10am-Late // Ballyclare A great day of shopping promotions, celebrity style advice and your chance to win a makeover.

For more information visit www.yourballyclare.com

BALLYCLARE CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 25 November : 11am-8pm // Saturday 26 November : 11am-6pm // The Square Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar makes their Ballyclare debut in the Square, featuring an eclectic mix of artisan food and craft stalls as well as local business stalls and kids’ entertainment.

For more information T. 028 9034 0052

BALLYCLARE LIGHTS SWITCH ON Saturday 26 November : 2.30-6pm // The Square FREE family entertainment See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required - sessions start at 1.30pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Santa and friends arrive at 5pm.

For more information T. 028 9034 0079

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Thursday 1 December : 6.30pm // Mossley Mill Join us to celebrate the festive season with a short service of readings and carols hosted by Claire McCollum and featuring the Junior Choir from Mossley Primary School. The evening will conclude with a visit from Santa.

For more information T. 028 9034 0196

GLENGORMLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday 3 December : 12-8pm // Sunday 4 December : 1-7pm // Lilian Bland Community Park Featuring traditional Christmas market food and crafts with stalls from Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar and local businesses including mulled wine & continental beers.

FREE family entertainment - Christmas games, carousel, Santa’s grotto, kids arts & crafts and lots more. Free park and ride from Tesco Northcott.

For more information T. 028 9034 0052

CHRISTMAS 2016

ac ros s th e bo ro u g h RATHCOOLE LIGHTS SWITCH ON

SENIOR CITIZENS TEA DANCE

Saturday 3 December : 3-6pm // Dunanney Centre

Thursday 8 December : 2-5pm // Ballyclare Town Hall

FREE family entertainment

Admission £3 - includes afternoon tea and entry into a Christmas Prize Draw. Tickets available from Ballyclare Town Hall and Mossley Mill.

See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required – sessions start at 2.15pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Christmas Tree Lighting at 6pm with a visit from Santa.

For more information T. 028 9086 1941

Action on Hearing Loss Santa Run Sunday 4 December : 11am // Jordanstown Loughshore Park The 5 mile run is open to all serious runners, fun runners and for families, there will be a shorter fun run/walk. There will also be a play day with face painters, a signing Santa and lots more to raise awareness and much needed funds for a fantastic charity. £15 for full run £6 for fun run

For more information T. 028 9034 0237

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Saturday 10 December : 3.30pm // Antrim Forum Join us for a seasonal celebration featuring primary school children from across the Borough, accompanied by the Education Authority Youth Concert Band and hosted by Claire McCollum.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31368

WILD ABOUT FOOD WINTER FESTIVAL

To register go to www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

Saturday 10 December : 2-4pm // Museum at The Mill

For more information T. 028 9034 0237

Join us as we celebrate everything wild about winter, as part of the ‘Wild About Food’ initiative. Sample delicious winter fayre, enjoy wreath making, robin box building and even meet some friendly woodland creatures. FREE entry.

ENCHANTED WINTER GARDEN Thursday 8 - Sunday 18 December : 4-8pm daily // Antrim Castle Gardens Come share the magic of Christmas time by taking a stroll through The Enchanted Winter Garden, which returns to Antrim Castle Gardens for an extended period from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 December.

Enjoy the stunning light installations, Forest of Fire, Reindeer Trail, Christmas Train, Festive Fayre and of course our very special Santa’s Grotto (in partnership with Cancer Fund for Children).

For more information contact Antrim Castle Gardens T. 028 9448 1338 or visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/christmas

For more information T. 028 9034 0069

ANTRIM'S CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE SQUARE Friday 16 December : 12-10pm // Saturday 17 December : 10am-5pm // Market Square FREE family entertainment Antrim’s Market in the Square is back with some festive fever.

With lots of artisan food and craft stalls, it's ideal if you want to pick up that unique Christmas gift. There will be lots of entertainment and music, plus a twilight bar serving mulled wine, so bring the family along for a great day out.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31344

BOROUGH LIFE // November 2016

Abbot's Cross Shops Thursday 24 November : 11am

New Mossley Car Park Thursday 24 November : 2pm

Antrim Town Thursday 24 November : 5.30-7.30pm

Ballyrobert Village Thursday 24 November : 7.30pm

Tildarg Primary School Friday 25 November : 1.45pm

Church of the Good Shepherd, Monkstown Friday 25 November : 7.30pm

moore's lane, Randalstown

SWITCH ON events across the borough

Friday 25 November : 6.30-10pm

The Square, Ballyclare Saturday 26 November : 2.30-6pm

Ballyduff Community Centre

Ballynure Presbyterian Church

Tuesday 8 November : 7pm

Tuesday 29 November : 7pm

Bawnmore Green, Bawnmore

Whiteabbey War Memorial Car Park

Wednesday 9 November : 6.30pm

Village Square, Doagh Thursday 10 November : 7pm

Lilian Bland Community Park, Glengormley

Wednesday 30 November : 7pm

Twelfth Milestone, Templepatrick Friday 2 December : 6-8.15pm

Village Green, Parkgate

Saturday 12 November : 2.30-6pm

Friday 2 December : 7-9.30pm

Main Street, Straid

The Diamond, Rathcoole

Tuesday 22 November: 11am

Saturday 3 December : 6pm

Kelburn Park, Burnside

main street, Crumlin

Tuesday 22 November: 7pm

Saturday 3 December : 6-9pm

Parkmount Green, Mallusk

toome house, Toomebridge

Wednesday 23 November: 7pm

Friday 9 December : 7-9pm

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/christmas