ABC Community Network

14/10/2026

📢 Book Your Autism Reality Experience!

Join us for a unique, immersive experience designed to help participants better understand autism from an autistic person's perspective.

📍 Portadown - 16 November 2026
📍 Craigavon - 17 November 2026
⏰ From 10am

Places are limited.

📞 Book now with ABC Community Network: 028 3839 2777

Together, we can build greater understanding and support for autistic individuals and their families. 💙

13/10/2026

📱💻 FREE Digital Skills Support for Over 65s 💻📱

Do you need help with your phone, laptop, email, WhatsApp, or other digital devices?

ABC Community Network is hosting FREE 1-to-1 Digital Skills Support sessions for people aged 65+.

📅 10th November 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍 ABC Community Network, 82 Thomas Street, Portadown

Our friendly team can help you with:

✅ Mobile phones
✅ Laptops and tablets
✅ Email accounts
✅ WhatsApp
✅ General digital skills and confidence

Booking is essential. Please book by calling ABC Community Network on 📞 028 3839 2777

13/10/2026

🚑 FREE FIRST AID TRAINING 🚑

Do you work or volunteer in the Voluntary and Community Sector?

Join our FREE 4-Hour Accredited Lifesaver First Aid Course and learn essential life-saving skills including:

✅ CPR & AED Use
✅ Recovery Position
✅ Choking Emergencies
✅ Bleeding & Shock
✅ Adult, Child & Baby First Aid

📅 Monday 2nd November
⏰ 9.30am - 1.30pm
📍 ABC Community Network, Craigavon

Places are limited. Booking is essential. Call ABC Community Network on 0283839 2777

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13/10/2026

AEon Arts is hosting a Bingo Fundraiser on Friday 16th October. See below for more details 👇

12/10/2026

📢 Free Advice Service Available in Portadown on Monday 26th October

If you need help with benefits, housing, debt, employment issues or other concerns, Community Advice ABC is here to support you.

Their experienced advisers provide free, impartial and confidential advice to help you understand your options and access the support you need.

📅 Last Monday of every month
🕑 2pm - 5pm
📍 ABC Community Network, 82 Thomas Street, Portadown, BT62 3NU
📞 Telephone: 028 3839 2777

09/10/2026

Have you heard? Our incredABLE-y FashionABLE Festive Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show fundraiser is coming back! 🎉

❗Snap up your tickets quick! It ALWAYS sells out!❗

We’ll be hosting a Winter themed inclusive fashion show with a delicious afternoon tea at Café incredABLE at Jethro next month!

Why not gather up a few friends for a festive get-together and get your Christmas style sorted? ❄️🎄

Come along on Sunday, 29th November from 2pm-4.30pm and enjoy a mouth-watering afternoon tea with refreshments provided by our award-winning social enterprise cafe.

Limited tickets available....priced: £25pp

Purchase your ticket online TODAY via: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/incredABLEyFashionABLE2026

Or purchase in Cafe incredABLE @ Jethro NOW! DM our socials to reserve them then call into the cafe to collect – tickets must be paid for in full ASAP.

Come along to this joyful event and watch as some of our incredABLE participants take to our inclusive catwalk to model the latest Autumn/Winter fashion from Style Rack.

The lovely Caroline AKA social media fashionista A Principal of Fashion will be our compere once again. She did an amazing job at the cafe's previous fashion fundraisers and we are so grateful to her for giving up her time to host this inclusive event. 🫶

There will be a Q&A session so you can get expert advice from Lauren & Caroline to make sure you look AND feel your best for Christmas! 💃

That's not all....there’ll also be a make-up demo from Dream Beauty's Aisling for those of you looking for a festive party look! The products will also be available to purchase afterwards too! 💋💄

The Winter themed afternoon tea will comprise of freshly made sandwiches & scones, hot savouries, mini traybakes, bottomless tea & coffee & more. Come hungry! ☕🫖🥪🧁

There will be an amazing raffle on the day too with lots of fabulous prizes donated by local businesses and a selection of vendors with Christmas gift ideas to help with your shopping list! (More details closer to the event.)

All proceeds will go straight back to our social enterprise Cafe incredABLE @ Jethro to allow its dedicated team of staff & volunteers to continue providing meaningful opportunities in catering to people with a learning/intellectual disability and/or autism in the local area.

Make sure to get your tickets booked before they’re gone!

09/10/2026

🎃👻 FREE Halloween Fun at Edenvilla Park! 👻🎃

Join us for a spooktacular family event filled with Halloween magic!

🎃 Pumpkin carving
🕸️ Halloween trail
🎨 Spooky crafts
🔥 Marshmallow toasting
📖 Tales around the fire

📅 28, 29 & 30 October
⏰ Sessions at 10am, 12pm & 2pm

FREE for children aged 4-11 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

More info 👉 getactiveabc.com/events/halloweenextravaganza

In partnership with ABC PCSP and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

09/10/2026

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day at Fitzone

Join us this Saturday 10th October, 11am–1pm for a relaxed Take 5 & Arts and Crafts session.

Come along, get creative, enjoy some refreshments and take a little time out to focus on your mental wellbeing. 🎨☕💚

📍 Fitzone Healthy Living Centre, Legahory
📞 07780 812 312

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08/10/2026