Rasharkin Community Playgroup

Rasharkin Community Playgroup Rasharkin Community Playgroup provides preschool care for children aged 3-4 years old. We are locate

Rasharkin Community Playgroup was established in 1985, from then we have moved from Rasharkin Presbyterian Church Hall, to the Community Centre and now to our newly structured top of the range building located in Bamford Park near Rasharkin Primary School. The Playgroup operates 5 days a week from 09.15 am to 12.00 pm this is to facilitate our funded pre-school children, with an afternoon session

on a Monday and a Wednesday running from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, the afternoon sessions are there to facilitate pre-pre-school children. We were recently inspected by Causeway Health and Social Services Trust and in February 2014 we were inspected by the Education Training Inspectorate (ETI) and received a good inspection grade. Staff:

Playgroup Leader: Clare McNicholl
Assistant Leader: Nichola Bell
Playgroup Assistant: Siobhan McToal

🌹Rose Park Farm 🌹We had our end of our year trip to Rose Park Farm today .Weather wasn’t on our side but It didn’t stop ...
01/06/2026

🌹Rose Park Farm 🌹
We had our end of our year trip to Rose Park Farm today .
Weather wasn’t on our side but
It didn’t stop of us having fun .
Missed a lot of photos today but got some of you !!!
Thanks to all the parents and grandparents who showed up today and made it fun for your children . Thanks again to Rosepark Farm Ballymoney we always have a good time .
It also made the slides and bouncy castles
a lot more fun . ☔️🦙🐷🐐🐔🌹

We are doing all about Minibeasts in playgroup this month. This topic at this stage of the year shows us how the childre...
17/05/2026

We are doing all about Minibeasts in playgroup this month. This topic at this stage of the year shows us how the children are becoming eager to learn new things and ask lots of interesting questions . They are developing their fine motor skills and gross motor skills . 🐛🦋🕷️🐞🪲

08/05/2026

Ever wanted to give Rugbugz a try? 🏉

Free trials available at locations starting this weekend - Ballymena and Ballymoney!
Age 2.5 - 5

📣 TELL YOUR FRIENDS!! 📣

Ballymena: Fridays from 4pm
Ballymoney: Saturdays from 9.30am

Fun-filled fundamental rugby for the little players!! 🏉😁

A fun introduction to sport and team mates … and possibly the start of a life long love of rugby 🏉 💚

Link in bio to book your space 👊

🐣 Easter Party 🐣The children had their Easter Party today . Back to back parties for pre schoolers and pre pre children....
31/03/2026

🐣 Easter Party 🐣

The children had their Easter Party today .
Back to back parties for pre schoolers and pre pre children.
We made some birds nests and lots of Easter craft.
We enjoyed the egg hunt and everyone found an egg . 🐰
That’s playgroup closed until Monday 13th April . Happy Easter 🐣

31/03/2026

We would just like to say a massive thank you to each and every person who supported our Easter fundraiser this year, it doesn’t go unmissed🤗❤️

We have our lucky winner Number 57, Cillian Clarke.

Very well done to you🙌🏻 Please contact the playgroup in regards to getting your voucher☺️

Our raffle will take place on Tuesday 31st.Few numbers left !!!!!
29/03/2026

Our raffle will take place on Tuesday 31st.
Few numbers left !!!!!

🌸🐰 Support Rasharkin Community Playgroup this Easter! 🐰🌸

Don’t miss your chance to win a £300 Galgorm Voucher while helping our playgroup!

✨ How to enter:
🎟 Pick your lucky number for just £10 per ticket
💳 Pay via PayPal to [email protected] (Friends & Family) or purchase directly at the playgroup

📅 Draw Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

All proceeds go directly to support Rasharkin Community Playgroup. 🌈💛

1.Phelim McNicholl
2. Mairead McWilliams
3. Órlaith Cowan
4. Leanne Peacock
5. Phelim McNicholl
6. Eilis Toner
7. Maeve McBride
8. Maria McGowan
9. Mylah Cochrane
10. Amy McMullan
11. Orlagh Lawell
12. Alison Steele
13. Catherine McMullan
14. Amy Watson
15. Catherine Mcnicholl
16. Margo Fenton
17. Lara McBride
18. Heather Bradley
19. Bronagh McNicholl
20. Natasha Murray
21. Amy Watson
22. Bernie McNeill
23. Siobhan Blair
24. Charlotte Sloan
25. Orlagh Lawell
26. Kerry-Anne Kelly
27. Siobhan Blair
28. Mollie Murphy
29. Alison Steele
30. Amy McMullan
31. Clare McNicholl
32. Róisin O’Kane
33. Leona McPeake
34. Katrina Walls
35. Leanne Peacock
36. Agnes Gregg
37. Joanne Green
38. Gwyneth Calderwood
39. Cahir McNicholl
40. Bernie McNeill
41. Briege Etherson
42. Katrina Walls
43. Bronagh Cochrane
44. Joanne Green
45. Orla Quinn
46. Teresa Rogers
47. Carly Bell
48. Leona McPeake
49. Catherine McMullan
50. Agnes Gregg
51. Margo Fenton
52. Anne Hegarty
53. Pam O’Kane
54.Nichola Bell
55. Heather Bradley
56. Chloe Campbell
57. Cillian Clark
58. Ellen O’Kane
59. Ellen O’Kane
60. Teresa Rogers
61. Christina Kielt
62. Jill Toner
63. Diane Elder
64. Alison Steele
65. Gwyneth Calderwood
66. Ellen O’Kane
67. Shauna Doherty
68. Nicola Johnston
69. Lauren Cochrane
70. Clare McNicholl
71. Anne Hegarty
72. Richard Bell
73.
74. Robert Toner
75. Conor McKeever
76. Catherine McNicholl
77. Ellen O’Kane
78. Darren Godfrey
79. Dean
80. Conor McKeever
81. Esther Gillen
82. Robyn Bell
83.
84. Seaneoin Cochrane
85.
86. Denise Oliver
87. Samantha Rowland
88.Orla Quinn
89.
90. Christina Kielt
91.
92. Charlotte Sloan
93.
94.
95. Dean
96. Esther Gillen
97. Denise Oliver
98. Liam Brennan
99.
100. Robyn Bell

⭐️ Last few days left to get your number.
23/03/2026

⭐️ Last few days left to get your number.

🌸🐰 Support Rasharkin Community Playgroup this Easter! 🐰🌸

Don’t miss your chance to win a £300 Galgorm Voucher while helping our playgroup!

✨ How to enter:
🎟 Pick your lucky number for just £10 per ticket
💳 Pay via PayPal to [email protected] (Friends & Family) or purchase directly at the playgroup

📅 Draw Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

All proceeds go directly to support Rasharkin Community Playgroup. 🌈💛

1.Phelim McNicholl
2. Mairead McWilliams
3. Órlaith Cowan
4. Leanne Peacock
5. Phelim McNicholl
6. Eilis Toner
7. Maeve McBride
8. Maria McGowan
9. Mylah Cochrane
10. Amy McMullan
11. Orlagh Lawell
12. Alison Steele
13. Catherine McMullan
14. Amy Watson
15. Catherine Mcnicholl
16. Margo Fenton
17. Lara McBride
18. Heather Bradley
19. Bronagh McNicholl
20. Natasha Murray
21. Amy Watson
22. Bernie McNeill
23. Siobhan Blair
24. Charlotte Sloan
25. Orlagh Lawell
26. Kerry-Anne Kelly
27. Siobhan Blair
28. Mollie Murphy
29. Alison Steele
30. Amy McMullan
31. Clare McNicholl
32. Róisin O’Kane
33. Leona McPeake
34. Katrina Walls
35. Leanne Peacock
36. Agnes Gregg
37. Joanne Green
38. Gwyneth Calderwood
39. Cahir McNicholl
40. Bernie McNeill
41. Briege Etherson
42. Katrina Walls
43. Bronagh Cochrane
44. Joanne Green
45. Orla Quinn
46. Teresa Rogers
47. Carly Bell
48. Leona McPeake
49. Catherine McMullan
50. Agnes Gregg
51. Margo Fenton
52. Anne Hegarty
53. Pam O’Kane
54.Nichola Bell
55. Heather Bradley
56. Chloe Campbell
57. Cillian Clark
58. Ellen O’Kane
59. Ellen O’Kane
60. Teresa Rogers
61. Christina Kielt
62. Jill Toner
63. Diane Elder
64. Alison Steele
65. Gwyneth Calderwood
66. Ellen O’Kane
67. Shauna Doherty
68. Nicola Johnston
69. Lauren Cochrane
70. Clare McNicholl
71. Anne Hegarty
72. Richard Bell
73.
74. Robert Toner
75. Conor McKeever
76. Catherine McNicholl
77. Ellen O’Kane
78. Darren Godfrey
79. Dean
80. Conor McKeever
81. Esther Gillen
82. Robyn Bell
83.
84. Seaneoin Cochrane
85.
86. Denise Oliver
87. Samantha Rowland
88.Orla Quinn
89.
90. Christina Kielt
91.
92. Charlotte Sloan
93.
94.
95. Dean
96. Esther Gillen
97. Denise Oliver
98. Liam Brennan
99.
100. Robyn Bell

The Public Health Agency is aware of the outbreak of meningitis but has said there is no increased risk to the populatio...
20/03/2026

The Public Health Agency is aware of the outbreak of meningitis but has said there is no increased risk to the population in Northern Ireland. However it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.

20/03/2026

📢 Next Monday, 23 March, the outcome of Pre-School (Stage 1) and Primary 1 applications for September 2026 admissions will be issued to parents and carers.

Applicants who applied via EA Connect will receive an email. If you do not receive an email, please check your junk folder. If you did not apply via EA Connect a letter will be sent to your home address.

For children yet to secure a Pre-school or P1 place, you will receive an email or letter from the Education Authority.

📢 Please note, pre-school applicants of underage children and late deferrals will receive their outcome on 19 May 2026.

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs awaiting placement will be updated by their SEN link officer or school/setting when a placement has been secured. This process may take a little longer in order to find the best placement for your child’s needs.

For further information, visit 👉 https://ow.ly/IqqT50YuN0V

15/03/2026

The children wanted to wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day .🥰

Address

31 Bamford Park
Ballymena
BT448RX

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 12pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 12pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 12pm
Thursday 9:15am - 12pm
Friday 9:15am - 12pm

Telephone

+442829571109

Website

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