Throughout October, residents are invited to take part in a wide range of events designed to help keep them active, connected, and healthy. From health and wellbeing fairs to craft mornings, train adventures, and free food skills workshops, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
To make it easy to get involved, the Council has also produced a Positive Ageing Month Booklet. This resource is packed full of events and activities organised by the Council and local community groups, not only during October but continuing throughout the year.
One of the highlights of the month is the Tea and Treats Roadshow, where residents can enjoy a free tea party with interactive ways to think about their health and wellbeing.
Tea and Treats Roadshow Dates:
- Ballyclare Town Hall – Fri 3 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm
- Carnmoney Church – Tues 7 October 2025, 11am–12.30pm
- Monkstown Village Centre – Fri 10 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm
- Neillsbrook Community Centre – Wed 15 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm
- Crumlin Leisure Centre – Mon 20 October 2025, 11am–12.30pm
- Belfast City Mission – Tues 21 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm
- Stiles Community Centre – Fri 31 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm
Other highlights include:
- Next Chapter Café, Be Safe, Be Well – Antrim Library
Thurs 2 October 2025, 10.30am–12.30pm
Enjoy live music, crafts, and browse information stands on financial health, scams, and general wellbeing.
- Templepatrick Health and Wellbeing Fair – The Rabbit Hotel
Tues 14 October 2025, 10.30am–12.30pm
Drop in and explore a wide range of wellbeing services, health checks, CPR demonstrations, and refreshments.
- The Food Programme – Ballyclare Town Hall
Thurs 16 October 2025, 10am–1pm (booking essential)
A free hands-on food course covering healthy eating, food safety, and food skills, with live air fryer demonstrations.
- Hop Aboard Train Adventure
Tues 28 October 2025
Join the Antrim and Newtownabbey Seniors’ Forum for a group train trip to Coleraine. Meet at Mossley West (10.15am) or Antrim Train Station (10.30am).
All events are free of charge, but registration is required.
To register for events (excluding Hop Aboard), contact Environmental Health on T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
For Hop Aboard, contact Robert on T. 07594 378635 or E. antrimandnewtownabbeysf@gmail.com
For full details and to view the Positive Ageing Month Booklet, visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/positive-ageing-month
Photo Caption:
The Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick (centre) joined by Age Friendly Officer, Kelly Doyle (second right) and residents of the Borough to Launch Positive Ageing Month.