Antrim and Newtownabbey Over 50s Summer Programme 2026
The Over 50s Summer Programme is returning for another year. This summer the programme offers even more variety, including crafts, exercise and more. The FREE programme is open to anyone aged 50 and over, BOOKING ESSENTIAL, contact Environmental Health, T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk. Please book separately for each activity you wish to attend. Numbers are limited for each activity.
Litter Pick 22 July 2:15pm–3:15pm Randalstown Library Meet at Randalstown Library for a walk and litter pick helping keeping the town beautiful.
A Night at the Movies 27 July 7:00pm The Barron Hall, Glengormley
Canvas Painting Workshop 28 July 11:00am–12:30pm Rathcoole Library
Mystery Puzzle Tournament 29 July 10:00am–12:00pm Antrim Library
Come along for a Screening of The Quiet Man.
Paint your own beautiful canvas using recycled materials.
Register a team of 2-4 people or come yourself to join a team on the day.
Complete a mystery puzzle within 2hours. The team to finish first or with the least pieces left at the end will win.
Adult Storytelling Session 29 July 2:15pm–3:15pm Crumlin Library Join together for captivating tales, shared experience and powerful voices.
Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle 4 August 10:30am–12:30pm Rathcoole Library
Register a team of 2-4 people or come yourself to join a team on the day.
Complete a mystery puzzle within 2hours. The team to finish first or with the least pieces left at the end will win.
Pebble Art Workshop 6 August 2:00pm–3:30pm Antrim Library
Step into Line Dancing 10 August 7:00pm The Barron Hall, Glengormley
Create unique pictures made from pebbles and recycled materials.
Country music and line dancing for all levels.
Glass Painting Workshop 11 August 2:00pm–3:30pm
Games Morning 13 August 11:00am–12:00pm
Glengormley Library
Ballyclare Town Hall
Paint your own beautiful glass piece for your home.
Hosted by Inspire Wellbeing, join together Sew Connected 13 August 6:00pm–8:00pm Stiles Community Centre A beginner sewing workshop, all materials provided.
Glass Painting Workshop 19 August 10.30am12pm
Decoupage Workshop 18 August 10:30am–11:30am
Walk, Chat and Play 19 August 2:15pm–3:15pm
Pebble Art Workshop 21 August 2:30pm–4pm
Glengormley Library
Paint your own beautiful glass piece for your home. Please bring your own glass jar to paint, all other materials will be provided.
Greystone Library A relaxed, hands-on craft session.
Randalstown Library Gentle walk followed by games and refreshments.
Crumlin Library
Create unique pictures made from pebbles and recycled materials.
Key: Green=Outdoors or active / Purple=Creative / Social=Blue / Talks or Storytelling=Orange Those in red are FULLY BOOKED but have waiting lists
Summer Sunday Music, The Soundtrack To Your Summer
Come along from 2.30pm-4pm each Sunday to enjoy a range of musical talent. No registration required for Summer Sunday Music.
Date Antrim Castle Gardens
Loughshore Jordanstown
Sixmilewater Park
Ballyclare
2 August Sir George White Memorial Band The Rogues Star of the Knockagh
9 August Double Trouble
16 August Cooper Blue Violet Bloom (2.15-2.30pm)
23 August Ballyduff Silver Band
30 August Johnston Star Flute Band Benjamin Paul (2.15-2.30pm)
6 September No event
Stuart Ruddock
Johnston Star Flute Band
Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band
Ballyclare Victoria Flute Band
Ballyduff Silver Band
Kellswater Flute Band
No event Sir George White Memorial Band
Double Trouble Fish Bait (2.152.30pm)
No event