Positive Ageing Month // October 2022

Positive

Ageing Month

2022

October is Positive Ageing Month !

Positive Ageing Month celebrates the contribution that older people make to the community and our Borough. This booklet highlights a range of events and activities planned throughout the month of October – why not join in.

People of all ages are welcome to take part and enjoy them.

1st October – 28th October

Linking Generations are inviting community groups, schools, care settings, nurseries and housing settings to apply for small grants of £125 to bring generations together during the month of December to enjoy good food and each-others company. For more information, application pack, ideas and resources please visit the LGNI News page

For more information, please email: joyce.savage@bjf.org.uk or T. 077 1368 2648

News: https://www.linkinggenerationsni.com/news

Art Classes

Every Monday starting 19th September, 7pm - 9pm

For more information contact Tidal House: T. 028 7965 9199

Guided Walking Tour of Carrickfergus

Saturday 1 October, 10.30am - 1pm

Lead the Way Tour, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, BT38 7BG

Eventbrite: https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/guidedwalking-tour-of-carrickfergus-asit-was-during-the-second-worldwar-tickets-26972336885

Good Companions Club

Every Monday, 10.30am - 1pm, Ballyclare Town Hall

Positive Ageing Month - Health and Wellbeing Event

Monday 3 October, Doors open 10am, event start 10.30am

Come along and enjoy a day of learning, connecting and celebrating Positive Ageing Month. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

Registration essential. To register for this FREE event visit the link on our social media or on our website www.antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk

Pharmacy Talk

Monday 3 October, 10am11.30am, Randalstown Orange Hall

To book a space contact Pamela McClelland:

T. 028 9447 8645

Coffee and Connect

Monday 3 October, 10.30am - 12pm, Carnmoney Church, 258 Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, BT36 6JZ

To book a space contact Stacey Trimble:

T. 074 1133 0904 or E. trimbles@carnmoney.org

Quiz Night (Please contact beforehand)

Monday 3 October, 7 - 9pm

Barron Hall, Glengormely

Please contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum / Community Relations Forum:

T. 028 9083 8848 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

Sewing Classes

Every Tuesday Evening, 7pm - 9pm

For more information contact Tidal House:

T. 028 7965 9199

Open Water Swimming Group

Starts Tuesday 5 October, 10am -11am

For more information contact Tidal House:

T. 028 7965 9199

Mens Drop In

Tuesday 4 October, 10am - 2pm,

Baron Hall

To book a space contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum:

T. 028 9083 8848 or

E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

Fun Event - Fold Maine/Neillsbrooke

Wednesday 5 October, 10.30am - 12pm, Fold Maine, Randalstown

For more information please contact Stephanie Burns:

T. 028 9447 3153

Mens Walking Group

Wednesday 5 October

For more information please contact Jack:

T. 028 9083 8848 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

Music Session for Novice – Intermediate guitarist and musicians

Wednesday 5 October, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Barron Hall, Glengormely

For more information please contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum:

T. 028 9083 8848 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

Crochet Classes

Every Thursday Morning, 10am - 12pm

For more information contact Tidal House: T. 028 7965 9199

Come and Try Indoor Bowling

Thursday 6 October, 10am - 12pm

Carnmoney Parish Church of the Holy Evangelist

For more information please contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum:

T. 028 9083 8848 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

PSNI Information Drop In Event

Thursday 6 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Barron Hall, Glengormely

For more information please contact Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors Forum:

T. 028 9083 8848 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com

Friday 7 October, 11am The Secret Place – 18 Rashee Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9NP

For more information please contact Margaret:

T. 077 4237 6016 or E. allstitched@btinternet.com

Flavour

talk

more information please contact Deirdre Whyte: T. 028 9043

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5924632166?pwd=dlREQ1JIc0pI

Sewing

Every

Evening,

contact Tidal House: T.

My Home Life Conference 2022 (Ulster University)

Tuesday 11 October, 9.15am - 4.30pm

Dunadry Hotel – 2 Islandreagh Drive, Dunadry, Antrim, BT41 2HA

For more information please contact Jackie Parkington:

T. 028 7167 5219 or E. j.parkington@ulster.ac.uk

Conference detials: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-homelife-ni-care-homes-supporting-new-ideas-new-ways-of-workingtickets-407856699367

Funeral Festival

Tuesday 11 October, 10am - 4pm

Leighinmohr House Hotel Ballymena

For more information please contact MEAAP:

T. 028 2565 8604 or E. info@meaap.co.uk

Florish Seniors

2nd Monday of Every Month

18 Monkstown Village Centre, Newtownabbey, BT37 0HS

To book a space contact Alan Johnston:

T. 028 9086 0090 or E. villagecentre@btinternet.com

Saturday 15th October – Friday 21st October 2022

Big Quiz

Monday 17 October, 3pm

Online Zoom Meeting

For more information contact Annabelle: T. 077 1368 4705

An Evening with Colin Bateman

Tuesday 18 October, 6.45pm

In partnership with Book Week NI Ballyclare Library will host Colin Bateman. The author will be interviewed by Kathy Clugston (BBC Radio4) about his new Memoir ‘Thunder and Lightning’

Booking Essential with Ballyclare Library

Free Hearing Loss online session - Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)

Wednesday 19 October, 2 - 3pm Online Meeting

Find out about the different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested, and what can help you hear better and overcome communication challenges.

Register here: volunteering.northernireland@rnid.org.uk

For more information call: T. 075 8713 0205

Sewing Classes

Every Tuesday Evening, 7pm - 9pm

For more information contact Tidal House:

T. 028 7965 9199

Antrim Walking Group

Wednesday 19 October

Hazelbank Park – Hazelbank Car Park

For more information contact Michael Coote:

T. 078 8071 5143

Slow Cooking Sessions

Wednesday 19 October, 7pm

For more information contact Tidal House:

T. 028 7965 9199

TV Licensing Scam Awareness Session

Thursday 20 October, 11am

Online Zoom Meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app

Meeting link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74390937932?pwd=Stfg3

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Meeting ID: 743 9093 7932

Passcode: Jh1ykY

For more information contact MCEcomms:

T. 028 9026 7099 or 077 5963 16114

Peoples Arts & Wellbeing

Saturday 22nd October – Monday 31st October

Energy Efficiency in the Home

Monday 24 October, 10am - 11.30am

Online Zoom Meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app

To register and receive meeting link contact:

E. agefriendly@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk agefriendly@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Sewing Classes

Every Tuesday Evening, 7pm - 9pm

For more information contact Tidal House: T. 028 7965 9199

Virtual Tea Dance - Live Music from Victor Mawhinney

Tuesday 25 October, 2.30pm - 4pm

Online Zoom Meeting

Join people across Northern Ireland and beyond, live music from Victor Mawhinney and plenty of chair & carpet dancing.

For more information contact:

T. 077 1368 4705

E. positiveageingmonth@belfastcuity.gov.uk

Antrim Walking Group

Wednesday 26 October, 10.15am

Greystone Loop – Crosskeenan Road Car Park

For more information contact Michael Coote: T. 078 8071 5143

Free Hearing Aid Support in Antrim & Newtownabbey

Thursday 27 October

The Beeches Resource Centre, 76 Avondale Drive, Ballyclare, BT39 9EB

Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)

For more information contact Iain Irvine: T. 079 4016 0672 E. Iain.irvine@rnid.org.uk

Peoples Arts & Wellbeing

Thursday

Halloween themed paper crafts Materials needed - Paper, scissors, coloured pens or pencils.

For more information contact Clare for dates and availability: E. clare@artscare.co.uk

Eating Well

You

To find out more, watch this free webinar by a Registered Dietitian: https://tinyurl.com/ agewell22

https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UC_-f5E0ehqIR3zcQdUvkCQ

Recovery College

The Northern Region Recovery College provides free educational workshops to anyone who has an interest in their own health and wellbeing.

Visit the website below or search them on Facebook to access the timetable for October.

recovery.college@northerntrust. hscni.net

Antrim and Newtownabbey Shed’s

Men’s Shed Steeple, Antrim

4a Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1AF

Monday 9am - 1pm

Tuesday 9am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm

Friday 9am - 3.30pm

For more information contact Sauna Johnston:

T. 078 0934 3575

E. shaunajohnston@amh.org.uk

Men’s Shed Crumlin

3 Glenavy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4LA

Every Monday - Saturday, 11am - 4pm

For more information contact Jim Anderson:

T. 078 0807 9164

E. crumlinmenshed@gmail.com

Men’s Shed, Rathfern

Rathfern Community Activity Centre, 43 Knockenagh Avenue, Rathfern, Newtownabbey, BT36 6BE

Every Monday - Saturday, 9am - 12pm

For more information contact Tommy Kirkhann: T. 077 0943 8202

E. tommykirkhan@hotmail.com

The Shed, Antrim

Unit 3 Antrim Enterprise Agency, 58 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ (Tuesday at Chimney Corner FC – 51 Castle Road, BT41 1NA)

Every Monday - Friday (except Tuesday), 10am - 12pm

For more information contact Sharianne Creber: T. 028 9445 3821

E. ladies@theshedantrim.org

The Shed, Antrim (Crumlin Meet Up)

Chris’s Café & Florist – Main Street, Crumlin

Every Monday, 2pm - 4pm

For more information contact Sharianne Creber: T. 028 9445 3821

E. ladies@theshedantrim.org

Randal Community Shed

104A Main Street, Randalstown, BT41 3BB

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am - 1pm

For more information contact Rodney Smith : T. 077 2974 5743 E. rodneysmith01@btinternet.com

What’s on in your local library?

Antrim Library

10 Railway Street, Antrim, BT41 4AE

T. 028 9446 1942

E. antrim.library@librariesni.org.uk

Tea and Newspapers - Every Thursday 10:00am-11:00am

Knit & Natter - Every Friday 2:00pm- 3:30pm.

Creative Writing Group - 4th Tuesday of every month 4:30pm-5:30pm

Adult Reading Group - 1st Tuesday of every month 6:30pm-7:30pm

Adult Crochet Group - 2nd Tuesday of every month 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ballyclare Library

School Street, Ballyclare, Antrim, BT39 9BE

T. 028 9335 2269

E. ballyclare.library@librariesni.org.uk

Ballyclare Scribblers Creative Writing Group

Every Tuesday 12.30-2.30pm

Knit & Natter – Every Tuesday 6:30pm- 8:00pm

Tea and Newspapers – Every Friday 10:00am-12noon

Cryptic Corner – Every Friday 10:00am-12noon

Mindful Colouring – Every Friday 10:00am-12noon

Ballyclare Bookmarks Adult Reading Group

Last Tuesday of every month 6:30pm-8:00pm

Friday Morning Reading Group

Third Friday of every month 11:00am- 12noon

Cloughfern Library

2A Kings Crescent, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT37 0DH

T. 028 9085 4789

E. cloughfern.library@librariesni.org.uk

Tea and Newspapers – Every Tuesday 11:00am-1.00pm

Knit & Natter – Every Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm

Visually Impaired Reading Group – First Thursday of every month 4:00pm

Crumlin Library

Orchard Road, Crumlin, Antrim, BT29 4SD

T. 028 9442 3066

E. crumlin.library@librariesni.org.uk

Tea and Newspapers – Every Friday 3:00-4:00pm

Glengormley Library

40 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 6HP

T. 028 9083 3797

E. glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk

Cryptic Corner – Every Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm

Mindful Colouring – Every Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm

Knit & Natter – Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:30pm

Tea and Newspapers – Every Friday 10:00am-12:00pm

Adult Reading Group – Last Thursday of the month 11:00am-12:00pm

Storytime with Granny & Grandad. A special story and craft session to celebrate this special relationship during Positive Aging Month

Greystone Library

Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JW

T. 028 9446 3891

E. greystone.library@librariesni.org.uk

Tea & Newspapers – Every Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:30am -11:30 am

Knit & Natter - Every Wednesday 10:30am - 12:00pm

Randalstown Library

34 New Street, Randalstown, Antrim, BT41 3AF

T. 028 9447 2725

E. randalstown.library@librariesni.org.uk

Knit & Natter – Every Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm

Walking Group – Every Wednesday 2:15pm-3:15pm Booking Essential

Tea & Newspapers – Every Friday 11:00am-12:00pm

Rathcoole Library

2 Rosslea Way, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT37 9BZ

T. 028 9085 1157

E. rathcoole.library@librariesni.org.uk

Knit & Natter - Every Monday 10:00am-12:00pm

Tea and Newspapers - Every Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm

Cryptic Corner - Every Wednesday

Mindful Colouring - Every Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm

Coole Gardening - Every other Friday (please check with branch for details)

Adult Reading Group - First Wednesday of every month 11:00am-12:00pm

What’s on in your local Leisure Centre?

Over 60s residents are entitled to discount cards for leisure centres AND free swims. Visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

Antrim Forum

AEROBICS (S) – Thursday 10:30-11:30am

AQUAFIT: Monday 8-8:45pm

LIVE LONG - Monday 10:30-12:30pm

TAI CHI - Sunday 12:45-1:45pm

YOGA - Monday 6:45-7:45pm, Tuesday 10:45-11:45am or Friday 5:45-6:45pm

ZUMBA (S) - Tuesday 10:30-11:15am

Ballyearl Arts & Fitness

PILATES (Lower Back Management) - Tuesday 6-6:45pm

STEADY AND STRONG (falls prevention programme) Wednesday 10:30-11:30am

This is a referral based class ,for further information please contact: E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

YOGA Monday 7-8pm, Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm, Wednesday 6-7pm or 7:15-8:15pm

Crumlin Leisure Centre

LIVE LONG - Monday 10:30am-12:30pm

YOGA - Monday 8-9pm, Wednesday 7:15-8:15pm or Thursday 10-11am

Sixmile Leisure Centre

AEROBICS (S) - Monday 9:30-10:30am or Thursday 9:30-10:30am

AQUAFIT - Thursday 8-8:45pm

LIVE LONG - Monday 10:45am-12:45pm or Thursday 10:45am-12:45pm

TAI CHI - Tuesday 12:30-1:30pm

YOGA: Tuesday 12-1pm, Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm, Thursday 7-8pm or 8:159:15pm and Friday 11:30am-12:30pm

Valley Leisure Centre

AEROBICS (S)- Monday 10:45-11:45am or Wednesday 10:45-11:45am

AQUAFIT - Tuesday 10:30am-12:15pm, Thursday 10:30am-12:15pm

LIVE LONG - Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm

TAI CHI - Wednesday 11:30am-12:30pm

YOGA - Monday 10-11am or 11:15am-12:15pm, Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm, Wednesday 10-11am, Thursday 7-8pm, Friday 10-11am or Sunday 11:30am-12:30pm

Find out more about the local parks across Antrim and Newtownabbey

Buddy Bench

In partnership with HSCNI Council are adding Buddy benches to key locations within the Borough.

The locations are:

• Hazelbank Park

• Lilian Bland

• Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare

• Crumlin Glen

These benches are in addition to the two existing ‘chatty’ benches, which are located in Castle Mall and Antrim Castle Gardens.

The aim of the buddy benches are to raise awareness on loneliness, the buddy benches provide a space for people to sit chat and make friends. Each plaque has a QR code, this links to a web page, providing information and helpful resources.

Council continue to look for new locations to add ‘buddy’ benches within the Borough.

Dog Parks

Council are proud to have 2 dog parks in the Borough, each dog park provides a large enclosed space with sections to separate small and large dogs.

The parks each are fitted with agility play equipment, fresh drinking water stations and have seating thought.

Dog Parks are located in:

• Antrim Castle Grounds

• O’Neill Road Newtownabbey

Dog Park rules are displayed at the entrance to the small and large park areas.

Parks and Open Spaces

The Green Flag award is an internationally recognition of an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Council have 18 Green Flags and 5 Community awards.

Great care and thought is taken on the design of new path networks within the Borough, pathways are designed to be accessible.

Work is underway to map out parks and open spaces to develop a grading system for users.

Award Winning Borough

Each year Council enter into towns and villages in the Borough into various horticultural competitions, this strengthens links in the community and helps improve and maintain high standards.

In 2022 Council have entered 17 towns and villages into Ulster in Bloom and Best Kept Awards, results will be announced in early October.

More information on the Council Green flags can be found at: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/visitor/parks-open-spaces/green-flag/

Parks and Open Spaces

Biodiversity

Signage is added to parks in the Borough to give users an insight into what species and habitats are in their parks and open spaces.

Park rangers have developed and deliver programmes on different species; these guided tours currently take place in the Antrim Castle Gardens area and can be booked online: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events

Group / Private bookings can be made by contacting: E. culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Sensory Gardens

Two Sensory Gardens have been added to our Borough; these gardens have been designed to provide a tranquil space and are enhanced with sensory equipment, seating and sensory themed planting.

Hazelbank Sensory Garden

This garden is embedded within Hazelbank Park and surrounded by ancient woodland.

The garden has been designed using widened pathways includes accessible floral beds, bright vibrant seating and sensory play equipment.

The garden is gated and is a ‘Dog control zone’ the area is quiet and provides a relaxing space for all ages.

Sensory Gardens

Antrim Sensory Garden

The Boroughs latest Garden has been developed on the grounds of an old disused bowling green beside the dog park in Antrim Castle Gardens. The Special Garden will be open from the 27th September and has been created using bright vibrant pathways, colourful seating and sensory planting.

Like Hazelbank the garden has bright fun sensory play equipment.

The garden is a quiet and surrounded by tall hedges creating a tranquil secret garden experience.

Do you need help or support in the current cost of living crisis?

Community Advice operate their main offices as well as outreach sessions across the borough.

Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey Antrim Office

Monday 9am-4pm

Tuesday 9am-7pm

Wednesday 9am-1pm

Thursday 9am-4pm

Friday 9am-2.30pm

Farranshane House, 1 Ballygore Road, BT41 2RN

T. 028 9590 6505

advice@advicean.com

Community Advice Antrim & Newtownabbey Newtownabbey Office

Monday 9am-4pm

Tuesday 9am-7pm

Wednesday 9am-1pm

Thursday 9am-4pm

Friday 9am-2.30pm

Dunanney Centre, Rathmullan Drive Newtownabbey, BT37 9DQ

T. 028 9590 6505

advice@advicean.com

Outreach Sessions

Crumlin Outreach Session

Every Thursday, 2pm - 4pm

Crumlin Credit Union, 54 Main Street, Crumlin

T. 028 9590 6505 advice@advicean.com

Ballyclare Outreach Session

Every Thursday, 2pm - 5pm

Ballyclare Presbyterian Church – 2 Foundry Lane, Ballyclare, BT39 9BQ

T. 028 9590 6505 advice@advicean.com

Randalstown Outreach Session

Every Monday, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

The Arches/Randalstown Arches Association, Arches Lane, Arches House, Main Street, Randalsatown, BT41 3AB

T. 028 9590 6505 advice@advicean.com

Toome Outreach Session

Every Monday, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Toome House – 55 Main Street, Toomebridge, BT41 3TF

T. 028 9590 6505

advice@advicean.com

Glengormley Outreach Session

Every Tuesday 1pm - 5pm

Barron Hall, Glengormley, BT36 7QX

T. 028 9590 6505

advice@advicean.com

Bawnmore Outreach Centre

Every Tuesday 9am - 12pm

Mill Green Youth Centre – 19a Newton Gardens, Newtownabbey, BT36 7BX

T. 028 9590 6505

advice@advicean.com

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