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FOREWORD Ballycastle Community Development Office has produced this community directory for the residents of Ballycastle Town. It is intended that the information contained herein will act as a public service by informing the local community of Ballycastle of the many varied groups that currently exist in the town. Such a directory can never be exhaustive, but merely provide general indicators of the broad categories of groups available at the time of printing. While every effort has been made to provide comprehensive lists, it has only been possible to include details and contacts of the groups when authorised to do so. Thanks Ballycastle Community Development Office would like to thank the following organisations for their support in this publication: • The Community Representatives who gave up their time to assist in acquiring the information on the groups. • The Department of Social Development through the Building Sustainable Prosperity Programme, for helping to fund this Community Directory. • The Northern Neighbourhood Health Action Zone for part funding of this directory. • The Administrator who assisted in putting this information together. • Finally, the artist James McMichael who kindly permitted the network to use his Lammas Fair print for the front cover of the directory. Disclaimer The publishers present the information in this community directory as a public service, and whilst care has been taken to ensure its accuracy at the time of going to press, they cannot accept responsibility and assume no liability for any action undertaken by any person using the information contained. 1 North Antrim Community Network (Ballycastle Community Development Office) Ballycastle Community Development Office was opened on the 1st September 2004 to provide a dedicated community support service for the residents of Ballycastle Town. The project was initiated by North Antrim Community Network and funded by the Department for Social Development (DSD) through the Programme for Building 1 Sustainable Prosperity, for a 2 /2 year period. Ballycastle Community Development Office offers the opportunities for groups to increase their capacity by promoting good community development practices in Ballycastle Town, as well as assisting the groups to achieve opportunities to deliver programmes. Administrative assistance is available as well as the opportunity to help secure funding which enables groups to increase voluntary involvement. Community Groups are encouraged to participate in the decision making process, which inspires them to be more involved in the local decision making process. The Ballycastle Community Development Office engages with statutory, voluntary and community groups which enhances the sharing of information, as well as developing links with outside agencies who can support groups in the area. The contact details for this office are on the back page of the directory. 2 CONTENTS Group Name Classification Page 1st Antrim Scout Unit Youth 5 1st Ballycastle Guides Youth (girls) 5 Ballycastle & District Gardening Club Environment 6 Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society Cultural 6 Ballycastle & District Over 55’s Club Social 7 Ballycastle & District Probus Club Social/Special Group 7 Ballycastle Art Club Arts 8 Ballycastle Bowling Club Recreational/ Social 8 Ballycastle Bridge Club Recreational/Social 8 Ballycastle Building Bridges Cross-Community/ Youth 9 Ballycastle Business Development Group Business 9 Ballycastle Camogie Club Recreational 10 Ballycastle Churches Action Group Special Group 10 Ballycastle Comhaltas Group Cultural 11 Ballycastle Community Development Assoc. Community 11 Ballycastle Concern Group Community/Charity 12 Ballycastle Creative Writers Arts 12 Ballycastle Credit Union Community 13 Ballycastle Cross Community Choral Society Community/Choral 13 Ballycastle Film Club Recreational/Social 14 Ballycastle Football Club Recreational 14 Ballycastle Girls Brigade Youth (girls) 15 Ballycastle Golf Club Recreational 15 Ballycastle Hospice Support Group Support Group 16 Ballycastle Presbyterian Bowling Club Recreational/Social 16 Ballycastle Presbyterian Women’s Association Special Group 17 Ballycastle School of Speech & Drama Drama 17 Ballycastle Women’s Institute Special Group 18 Ballycastle.org Special Group 18 BCW Training Ltd Community Business 19 Causeway Women’s Aid Women - Special Group 19 Compass Advocacy Network Ltd Special Needs 20 Craft Connections Arts & Crafts/Community Business 21 Creative Stitching Group Crafts 21 Dalriada Rural Sure Start Parents/Toddlers 22 3 Group Name Classification Page Drop Inn Ministries Community/Religious Charity 22 First Steps Parents/Toddlers 23 Four Swans Cultural 23 Friday Club Special Group 24 Glens of Antrim Angling Development Assoc. Recreational 24 Glens of Antrim Rambling Club Recreational 25 Glens Young Farmers Youth/Social 25 Glenshesk Gaelic Athletics Club Recreational 25 Golden Boots Line Dancing Club Recreational 26 Greenlight Gateway Special Needs 26 Jack & Jill Playcare Parents/Toddlers 27 Jack Horner Community Playgroup Parents/Toddlers 27 Marie Curie Cancer Care Special Needs/Health Care 28 McQuillan Gaelic Athletics Club Recreational 28 Mother Goose Club Parents/Toddlers 29 Moyle Community Safety Partnership Community 29 Moyle Country Markets Arts & Crafts/Community 30 Moyle Enterprise Company Business 30 Moyle Football Club Recreational 31 Moyle Gateway Youth & Friends Special Needs 31 Moyle Tennis Club Recreational 32 Moyle Youth Council Youth 32 North Antrim Community Transport Community 33 North Antrim Dalriada Group Cultural 33 Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke Special/Health Care 34 Pobal an Chaistil Cultural 34 Ramoan & Culfeightrin Mother’s Union Mothers - Special Group 35 Ramoan & Culfeightrin Women’s Fellowship Special Group 35 Ramoan Parish Choir Community/Choral 35 Ramoan Parish Indoor Bowling Club Recreational/Social 36 Reid School of Irish Dancing Recreational 36 St. John Ambulance Community/Health Care 37 St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Bowling Club Recreational/Social 37 St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Church Choir Community/Choral 38 St. Vincent De Paul Special/Charity 38 The Corrymeela Community Community 39 The Cuan Group Special Group /Bereavement 40 4 Organisation: 1st Antrim Scout Unit Contact Person: James McCurdy Elizabeth Herald (Group Leader) (Secretary) Address: 24 Fairhead View The Old Manse Ballycastle 28 Quay Road BT54 6LU Ballycastle BT54 6BH Telephone: 028 2076 9558 Tel: 028 2076 9503 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Scouting provides young people from 6 years - 16 years an activity based programme in which they‘learn through doing’. The Unit endeavour to extend activities to outdoor experiences in the summer months and covers all aspects of scouting practice. What age group does your organisation target?: 6 years - 16 years. Also roles for Leaders. Organisation: 1st Ballycastle Guides Contact Person: Dianne McCook Address: 64 Capecastle Road Ballycastle Co Antrim BT54 6HT Telephone: 028 2076 9647 Email: [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The guides do team building exercises, badge work, for example projects on environmental issues to sporting and film clubs. The club is cross community and new members are always welcome. What age group does your organisation target?: 10 - 16 years. 5 Organisation: Ballycastle & District Gardening Club Contact Person: Valerie Jagoe Address: 23 Rathlin Road Ballycastle BT54 6AG Telephone: 028 2076 2521 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The club meets last Wednesday in month, from September to November and January to March, in the Ballycastle Church Lounge, Presbyterian Church Hall, at 7.30 pm. What age group does your organisation target?: 40 plus. Organisation: Ballycastle & District Horse Ploughing Society Contact Person: Sean McAllister Address: 19 Novally Road Ballycastle BT54 6HE Telephone: 028 2076 2783 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To maintain the tradition of holding St Patrick’s Day Horse Ploughing Match. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages. 6 Organisation: Ballycastle & District Over 55 Club Contact Person: The Secretary Address: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Telephone: 028 2076 2225 Fax: 028 2076 2515 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group was established in 1995 for charitable purposes only - in particular to provide social and recreational activities for its members. The club are pleased to claim cross-community status. The club meet on a Thursday (from September till June) from 3pm to 5pm at the Sheskburn Recreational Centre. There are opportunities to play bowls, snooker, table tennis, whist and to take part in keep- fit exercises and quizzes. The group have regular functions, outings and other activities. One of the main social activities is when there is the opportunity to meet for tea and a chat halfway through the session. That is when members are kept informed of any planned activities. The membership fee is £8.00 per year and new members are welcome. Come along to the Sheskburn House on a Thursday and you will be made most welcome. What age group does your organisation target?: Over 55. Organisation: Ballycastle & District Probus Club Contact Person: Mr. Frank Rogers Address: 7 Whitehall Close, Ballycastle BT54 6WR Telephone: 028 2076 8850 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Meet for mutual benefit and entertainment every Monday at Marine Hotel from September to June, Off in July and August. The Club has guest speakers each week on a variety