PRSPR Antrim

19/10/2026

23rd October - NRC has asked us to share to try and reach the people who are caring for someone living with Autism. Please hit the share.

All About Us- ASD Teens
Sensory Kids
Antrim Community Support Hub

Are you a carer supporting an autistic individual?

Join us for a day dedicated to information, connection and wellbeing.

📅 Friday 23 October
🕘 9am - 3pm
📍 Northern Regional College, Ballymena

The event will provide opportunities to:

👉 Access practical information and advice

👉 Learn about available support and services

👉 Meet and connect with other carers

👉 Take part in wellbeing activities to help you relax and recharge

Book your place: https://orlo.uk/supporting_autism_together_VUOjB

17/10/2026

Its nearly half term and we have some great, free events for the family in our 2nd WonderFull Weekend to start the holiday!

●Thursday 22nd Oct is our opening night of the Happy Places Exhibition. The mayor will officially open our exhibition, our competition winners will be announced, there will be interactive activities for the kids, music and nibbles.

●Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th the exhibition will be open to visit with interactive activities for the kids.

●Saturday 24th is our Big Draw event in Castle Mall Shopping Centre. A chance to have fun and explore new ways to experience creativity and drawing.

16/10/2026

🫟ART TAKE OVER hits Antrim 😁 Happy Place - Antrim Art Exhibition is STILL open to register your art piece until Wed 21 Oct. Then from 22-24th there are opportunities to see the pieces, meet other creatives, take part in the community Make a Mark Day. Be bold and create a piece! Support the event by coming along! Tag your family and friends! Find more info on our linktree page in the bio!

15/10/2026

Meet our judges! It's one week until our open art exhibition and competition and we have a fab team of creatives to judge all the entries.

Paul Jordan
Paul is a local Artist and Art Educator.
After 30 years of Pedagogy in Art&Design in Post Primary Education, Paul is currently tutoring and facilitating Art Courses at The Island Arts Centre, lisburn as well as working at his local studio, The Blue Shed Art Studio and Gallery, on the outskirts of Antrim.
Paul has shown in a number of one man shows and exhibitions in Public Galleries. With work selected and shown in the RUA,
Pauls artwork has been purchased privately and by local government agencies. A Visual Artist & Ceramist trained at UU Belfast Art College and UU Coleraine PGCE( Education), the artist continues to create and exhibit his own often eclectic work. Paul is a member of CAOS and Visual Artists Ireland.
You can view the artists work at his Studio Gallery or online: www.pauljordan.smug mug, www.countyantrimopenstudios.co.uk
or view in Youtube: Paul Jordan ‘Convergence’ (2014), ‘Between the Spaces’ Noelle McAlinden in conversation with Artist Paul Jordan (2025).

14/10/2026

There's still time to be involved in the Christmas Retail Support programme but the events are happening now!!! Be more and share with your business friends. The lovely Mags from Creative Retail Magic will be there to walk you through the workshop in person or online - link in comments.

Info from Council and link below - 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆!🎄

This FREE Christmas Retail Support Workshop and get practical ideas to help you make the most of the festive trading period, covering:
✨ Understanding your customers and preparing for Christmas
🎁 Creating eye-catching displays and making the most of your shop space
📱 Using social media and digital channels to attract customers and increase footfall

Plus, participating businesses will receive a Christmas Window Display Starter Kit to help create a festive display as part of the Council’s Follow the Star Christmas campaign and .

📍 The Council are hosting an in-person morning session and online evening session in each town centre. For more info on workshop dates visit:
antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ChristmasRetailSupport

Places are limited, so register now and get your business ready for Christmas!🎄

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 🎄

Are you a local independent retailer in Crumlin, Randalstown, Antrim, Glengormley or Ballyclare? Join us for a FREE Christmas Retail Support Workshop and get practical ideas to help you make the most of the festive trading period.

The workshops will cover:
✨ Understanding your customers and preparing for Christmas
🎁 Creating eye-catching displays and making the most of your shop space
📱 Using social media and digital channels to attract customers and increase footfall

Plus, participating businesses will receive a Christmas Window Display Starter Kit to help create a festive display as part of the Council’s Christmas campaign and .

📍 The Council are hosting an in-person morning session and online evening session in each town centre. For more information on workshop dates visit:
antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ChristmasRetailSupport

Places are limited, so register now and get your business ready for Christmas!🎄

13/10/2026

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If you're part of a local group or just someone interested in being in the loop you can subscribe at the link in our Bio! This time round we shared info on the Happy Place Antrim Exhibition, the Positive Things Happening Sheet and news for anyone interested in being part of Love Antrim Week 2027 - starting 14 Feb 2027. What ya waiting for! Go visit our page and hit that subscribe button 😁👍

13/10/2026

Thrift Market
14th Nov | 11am - 3pm
Castle Mall Shopping Centre
Supporting Antrim Community Fridge walking for all group