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Winter Woollies Campaign Wraps Up Fourth Year with Record Donations

Winter Woollies Campaign Wraps Up Fourth Year with Record Donations

Community spirit shines as over 3,000 handmade items are shared with those in need.

Date: 05/12/2025 View More

Three Local Groups Honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three Local Groups Honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three outstanding community organisations from Antrim and Newtownabbey: Community Relations Forum, Mallusk Community Action Group, and Sensory Kids, have been recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest honour awarded to volunteer groups in the UK, equivalent to an MBE, and recognises their exceptional contribution to local communities.

Date: 05/12/2025 View More

Inclusive Magic for All at Enchanted Winter Garden

Inclusive Magic for All at Enchanted Winter Garden

Antrim Castle Gardens held its first Evening of Inclusive Enchantment on Thursday 4 December. The gardens sparkled while welcoming adults and children with additional needs to experience the magic of the Enchanted Winter Garden in a calm and supportive setting.

Date: 05/12/2025 View More

Council Supports those in Need this Christmas

Council Supports those in Need this Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving, and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is calling on you, to help those in need this festive period. This year, the need is greater than ever. Rising living costs and ongoing economic challenges have left many households struggling to afford basic necessities. To help support those in need, the Council is supporting a number of initiatives to hopefully ensure that everyone can enjoy a brighter Christmas.

Date: 03/12/2025 View More

Volunteers Plant an Environmentally Sustainable Future with 600 New Trees at Hazelbank Park

Volunteers Plant an Environmentally Sustainable Future with 600 New Trees at Hazelbank Park

Hazelbank Park has received an early Christmas present with the planting of Irish native tree species on its grounds, thanks to a collaborative effort by over 20 volunteers from The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIEN).

Date: 03/12/2025 View More

Embrace Your Town this Christmas

Embrace Your Town this Christmas

This festive season, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is encouraging residents to shop local, celebrate together, and ‘Embrace Your Town this Christmas.’

Date: 02/12/2025 View More