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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 2pm

Ballymena South Community Cluster

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Ballymena South Community Cluster is an innovative partnership approach with the community and council in Ballymena.

26/10/2026

Have you been the victim of a crime? The Commissioner for Victims of Crime wants to hear your experience of the criminal justice system to help make it better. Your voice matters.

Complete the survey here: www.cvocni.org/victim-survey

23/10/2026

The Dementia UK Admiral Nurse clinics will be returning to Ballymena Nationwide branch in November!

Location- Ballymena Nationwide Branch (70 Wellington Street, BT43 6AF)
Date- Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November 2026

A wide range of topics can be covered in appointments, from anyone concerned about their memory (pre diagnosis), family carers or people living with dementia who require information/advice/support on symptom management, discussing social care support / legal issues / finances right to end of life symptoms and grief. People may book to avail of emotional support, whether that is a person living with a dementia diagnosis or a carer who is caring for someone living with dementia. The appointment is tailored to the person's needs at the time.

Appointments are 45 minutes in length and you do not have to be a Nationwide customer to attend.

Bookings can be made on the website (www.dementiauk.org/nationwide) or by texting the word 'APPOINTMENT' to 07478 724000 (please note this number does not accept incoming calls, it is text only), and they will call you to support you with making a booking.

23/10/2026

🧹 AUTUMN COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP – THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER 🍂

Following the success of our last community clean-up, we’re delighted to be organising another one on Thursday 29th October!

We would love to see community groups, local volunteers, churches, landlords, businesses and residents come together once again to make a positive difference in our community.

A free cooked lunch will be provided for everyone afterwards as a thank you for getting involved!

With it being half-term break, we would especially love to see our young people come along, get involved and play their part in making our community a place we can all be proud of.

Everyone is welcome - come along, lend a hand and be part of something positive!

All the details are on the flyer below. Please share and help spread the word!

22/10/2026

🧵✨ Got clothes in your wardrobe that almost fit? ✨🧵

Instead of throwing them away, why not learn how to give them a new lease of life?

Join Karen at Fiddlesticks Fabrics, Ballymena for our 6-week Repairs & Alterations Academy, where you'll learn practical skills to help you repair, alter and transform your favourite garments.

✅ Replace zips
✅ Repair tears and holes
✅ Adjust garment length and fit
✅ Alter necklines and sleeves
✅ Master professional seam-finishing techniques

Bring your own garments and leave with the confidence to repair, alter and tailor your wardrobe for years to come. ♻️👗

📅 Starts: 2 November 2026
📍 Fiddlesticks Fabrics, Ballymena
🎯 Intermediate level

Who can apply?
Residents of Mid and East Antrim aged 18+. Priority will be given to those who are economically inactive, long-term unemployed, or under-employed (working fewer than 16 hours per week).

📧 For more information contact: [email protected]

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment!

13/10/2026

Join us for a hands-on flower arranging session designed just for parents 🌻 Learn simple, sustainable ways to create beautiful arrangements using seasonal…

12/10/2026

Are you attending an upcoming market or planning to enter the sector in the future?

Do you want to attract more customers, create an eye-catching stall and boost your market sales?

Join our practical workshop and discover:
• How to stand out from the crowd
• Effective merchandising techniques
• Tips for engaging customers confidently
• Ways to create memorable customer experiences

Perfect for crafters, makers, artists and artisan traders looking to maximise every market opportunity.

Limited spaces available
Monday 2 November 2026
10am – 11am
Dobbs Room, Carrickfergus Town Hall

Turn browsers into buyers and make your stall impossible to ignore!

Book now at Market Ready at Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre, Carrickfergus on Mon 2 Nov 2026: https://orlo.uk/9iM0A

Spaces are limited. Book your place today and learn how to make every market count.

02/10/2026

Another amazing total from the MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who helped or donated 👏

28/09/2026

❗A new programme is coming to Ballee❗

The Cyber Quest Programme is for young people aged 16-25 years old and will be run in Ballee Community Centre starting in October!

There will be an information afternoon on Tuesday 6th October 2.30-5.30pm for anyone that wants to find out more information on it and get signed up!

If you're looking to build confidence, leadership and cyber skills, why not come along?

28/09/2026

A fantastic day! The passion and hard work that's gone into getting this report off the ground is awe-inspiring! Congratulations to Harryville & Clonavon Recovery & Regeneration and to everyone who worked on this report! 🥰🥰🥰

18/09/2026

We are making morning tea boxes for our coffee morning this year £5 minimum donation, if you would like to come along to our coffee morning please reserve your spot/box by commenting below. Or call into our office on Queen Street (Monday or Friday morning 10am-12noon) We will also have a few boxes that can be collected on the day.
This will ensure we have enough boxes for everyone.

Address

Ballee Community Centre
Ballymena
BT423EX

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

02825631350

Website

http://www.ballymenasouth.com/

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