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 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 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 of subjects and occasionally some of own members would fill the role. The Probus Club arrange social outings to places of local interest and further a field. What age group does your organisation target?: Retired Professional and Business People. 7 Organisation: Ballycastle Art Club Contact Person: Patricia McMullan Address: 2 Rathlin Court Ballycastle BT54 6AZ Telephone: 028 2076 2084 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Group of amateurs coming together to draw and paint in a relaxed atmosphere with tutors. Occasional trips abroad. The Club meets at Craft Connections on Thursdays. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome.

Organisation: Ballycastle Bowling Club Contact Person: Samuel Craig Address: 70 Capecastle Road Ballycastle BT54 6HT Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To promote the game of bowls, for everyone to take part socially. Club meets at Bowling Centre at the sea front, Monday to Saturday from April to September. This club is open to everyone in the area. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle Bridge Club Contact Person: Patricia McMullan Address: 2 Rathlin Court Ballycastle BT54 6AZ Telephone: 028 2076 2084 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Social place for all ages to gather, to play Bridge. Current meeting place is Ballycastle Golf Club on Thursday evenings. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages. 8 Organisation: Ballycastle Building Bridges Contact Person: Catherine Canning Address: 33A Rathlin Road Ballycastle BT54 6LD Telephone: 028 2076 2017 Fax: 028 2076 3688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballycastlebuildingbridges.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Cross-community. New opportunities for young people preparing for world of work.

What age group does your organisation target?: 13 - 17 years.

Organisation: Ballycastle Business Development Group Contact Person: Margaret Gault Address: c/o Craft Connections 45 Ann Street Ballycastle BT54 6AA Telephone: 028 2076 8716 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Ballycastle Business Development Association is a membership organisation that “serves the community through business”. It seeks to represent the interests of businesses of all sizes and sectors in the economy within Ballycastle, and promotes competitiveness and growth in the community.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 Plus - Business Owners.

9 Organisation: Ballycastle Camogie Club Contact Person: Una Kelly (Secretary) Address: 14 Clare Road Ballycastle BT54 6DB Telephone: 028 2076 3152 Website: www.mcquillangac.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To promote Camogie to girls of all ages and backgrounds within the Ballycastle area. The group meet at the McQuillan Park, in Ballycastle.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 years - 50!!.

Organisation: Ballycastle Churches Action Group Contact Person: David Quinney Mee (Acting Secretary) Address: 28 Strand Cottages Ballycastle BT54 6HR Telephone: 028 2076 2225 (work) Home: 028 2076 2959 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Ballycastle Churches working together to serve the local community. This group is newly formed and is currently working on its own consolidation and vision to shape an appropriate programme.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

10 Organisation: Ballycastle Comhaltas Group Contact Person: Mr Robert Boyce Address: 4 Leyland Heights Ballycastle BT54 6DN Telephone: 028 2076 8462

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The encouragement and the learning of traditional music giving young people the opportunity to play from a beginner to intermediate level up to adult age. To be with other musicians and perform with confidence to an audience, or to competition level.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 years to adults.

Organisation: Ballycastle Community Development Association Contact Person: Mrs Elizabeth Herald Address: 28 Quay Road Ballycastle BT54 6BH Telephone: 028 2076 9503

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Various activities which are organised consist of vintage vehicle parade, children’s fancy dress parade, helping out at the Lammas Fair. The group are also responsible for hanging baskets which in the past years have presented a colourful display to local people and visitors alike.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

11 Organisation: Ballycastle Concern Group Contact Person: Imelda McCurdy Anne Holden Address: 21 Leyland Park Fairhead View Ballycastle BT54 6AL Ballycastle Telephone: 028 2076 3126 028 2076 2583 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Help relief of the Third World Poverty whilst providing a Drop-in Thrift Shop, on Fairhill Street, where people meet on a regular basis and can purchase inexpensive clothing/small household items/ books or shoes etc. The shop opens on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle Creative Writers Contact Person: Heather Newcombe Address: “Culard”, 45 Drumavoley Road Ballycastle BT54 6PQ Telephone: 028 2076 2853 Fax: 028 2076 8270 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a safe environment for people to write and to discuss writing. Providing tutorials and weekly classes with the view to editing, performance and publication. Hosts ‘Let Me Take You To The Island’ Festival on in September. Publishes anthologies of writers work, holds public readings and provides workshops.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 plus.

12 Organisation: Ballycastle Credit Union Limited Contact Person: Anne Marie McGarry Address: 1 The Diamond Ballycastle BT54 6AW Telephone: 028 2076 2188 Fax: 028 2076 2188

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Financial co-operative - to promote thrift within the community and educate our members how to be prudent in their finances. Open daily except Wednesdays.

What age group does your organisation target?: Birth onwards.

Organisation: Ballycastle Cross Community Choral Society Contact Person: Harry Kennedy Address: 14 Dunamallaght Road Ballycastle BT54 6PB Telephone: 028 2076 2751 mobile - 07710089024 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Production of an annual musical and concerts.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages - (currently 16 - 72).

13 Organisation: Ballycastle Film Club Contact Person: Harry Hamill Address: c/o Moyle Community Safety Partnership Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Telephone: 028 2076 2225 mobile -07725958142 Fax: 028 2076 2515 Email: [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Film Club has been established to provide a social and recreational space for young people. The Club offers training opportunities in film making as well as regular screenings of contemporary or special interest national and international productions. While the Club focuses on the youth sector, opportunities exist for other sectors in the community to engage with Club activities and to use the facility as a resource for additional community activity. What age group does your organisation target?: 11 - 19 years.

Organisation: Ballycastle Football Club Contact Person: Mr Mike Norcott Address: c/o O’Neill’s Sports House 2 Quay Road Ballycastle BT54 6BH Telephone: 028 2076 9940 Fax: 028 2076 9960 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oneillssportshouse.com Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a leisure sport for young people and adults as well as creating a social outlet. The club plays at the Quay Rd. Soccer Pitch. What age group does your organisation target?: 10 years and over. 14 Organisation: Ballycastle Girls Brigade Contact Person: Selma McMullan Address: 63 Lisnagat Road BT53 8QR Telephone: 028 2074 1591 Fax: 028 2076 2859

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Girls come together to do a variety of projects, for example drama, arts and crafts. The group meets in Presbyterian Church Hall, Castle Street every Thursday evening from 6pm to 9pm from September to April. New members are welcome.

What age group does your organisation target?: 3 - 18 years.

Organisation: Ballycastle Golf Club Contact Person: Brian J Dillon, Hon Secretary Address: 2 Road Ballycastle BT54 6QP Telephone: 028 2076 2536 - office Fax: 028 2076 9909 028 2076 2506 - Golf Professional Email: [email protected] Web: www.ballycastlegolfclub.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide golf and social facilities for members and visitors.

What age group does your organisation target?: 8 Plus.

15 Organisation: Ballycastle Hospice Support Group Contact Person: Rosemary McConaghie Address: c/o Haughey’s Shop 36 Ann Street Ballycastle BT54 6AD

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The support group fund raise for the Northern Ireland Hospice. The group also transport patients for treatment to . The group meets three to four times a year in the Marine Hotel. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ballycastle Presbyterian Bowling Club Contact Person: James Burns Address: 14 Hillside Road Ballycastle BT54 6HZ Telephone: 028 2076 9597

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group meets every Monday and Tuesday from September to March in the Presbyterian Church Hall. Charity matches are played within the North Antrim League, to raise funds for Chest, Heart & Stroke Society etc.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

16 Organisation: Ballycastle Presbyterian Women’s Association Contact Person: Mrs. L.A. Millar Address: 7 Dunamallaght Road Ballycastle BT54 6PB Telephone: 028 2076 2633

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Support for home church both prayerful and financial support for our missionaries abroad.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

Organisation: Ballycastle School of Speech & Drama Contact Person: Shorna Newcombe-Meggitt Address: 4 Road Ballycastle BT54 6HQ Telephone: 028 2076 8996 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcssd.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Voice coaching, corrective speech training, preparation for public performances, festival work and preparation for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - examinations. Preparation for stage, screen and drama school additions.

What age group does your organisation target?: Infants to Adults.

17 Organisation: Ballycastle Women’s Institute Contact Person: Margaret Porter Address: 21 Glenshesk Road Ballycastle BT54 2PA Telephone: 028 2076 3718

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To unite in promoting any work which makes for the betterment of the homes and the development and improvement of conditions of rural life by providing a centre for educational and social activities.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

Organisation: Ballycastle.org Contact Person: David Quinney Mee Address: 28 Strand Cottages Ballycastle BT54 6HR Telephone: 028 2076 2959 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To make an imaginative contribution to the social development and regeneration of Ballycastle through creative and co-operative use of local resources.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

18 Organisation: BCW Training Ltd Contact Person: Jacinta Hill Address: Unit 18 Moyle Enterprise Centre 61 Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 2902 Fax: 028 2076 8146 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Delivery of Job Skills Programme. New Deal Programme and Occupational Studies.

What age group does your organisation target?: Job Skills 16 - 18 years. New Deal 18 - 59 years.

Organisation: Causeway Women’s Aid Contact Person: Morag Smyth Avril Watson Address: 63a Castle Street 23 Abbey Street Ballycastle BT54 6AS Coleraine BT52 1DU Telephone: 028 2076 3703 Tel: 028 7035 6573 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Causeway Women’s Aid provides holistic support services for women. Services offered includes: Welfare Benefits Advice and Information, Self-Development/Education classes, Court Support service, Children and Young Persons Project, Floating Support, Refuge Accommodation, and a Drop-in facility.

What age group does your organisation target?: Women, Children and Young People.

19 Organisation: Compass Advocacy Network Ltd Contact Person: Linda McKendry Address: 11-12 Castle Croft Main Street Ballymoney BT53 6TD Telephone: 028 2766 9030 Fax: 028 2766 8271 Website: www.compasspeople.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Our mission statement is: ‘Learning to speak out for ourselves with confidence will bring out the best in us.’ “Compass promotes speaking up by sharing experiences, advice, information and training to improve the quality of life of our members. We support each other by having fun in learning new skills and roles that empower us to speak up for ourselves and others. Speaking up helps us take control over our lives as equal citizens within our local communities.” Being part of an advocacy group can help you to: Know your rights; Get your rights; Build your confidence; Have courage to fulfil your dreams; Meet new people and make new friends; Make sure that people with learning disability have the chance to live life to the full like everyone else! Liaise with SureStart, Social Services and N.I.P.P.A.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

20 Organisation: Craft Connections Contact Person: Teresa Black / Teresa Duncan Address: 45 Ann Street Ballycastle BT54 6AA Telephone: 028 2076 8716

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Craft Connections is a community business, providing a retail outlet for arts and crafts producers, hobbyists and professionals. Goods are accepted on a sale or return basis. This makes for a marvellous variety of stock for sale, from hand knits to ceramics. Craft Connections also run classes and workshops, for all age groups, and exhibitions. Room hire at reasonable rates.

What age group does your organisation target?: From 3 years to infinity.

Organisation: Creative Stitching Group Contact Person: Mrs F Douglas Address: 51 Mayo Drive Ballycastle BT54 6EH Telephone: 028 2076 2718

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: All types of stitching and knit, as well as providing tuition classes. The group operates from the Sheskburn Centre, September to June, on a Wednesday night from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

21 Organisation: Dalriada Rural Sure Start Contact Person: Sharon Kirk Address: Head Office, 64 Main Street BT57 8QD Telephone: 028 2073 0444 Fax: 028 2073 1935 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dalriadaruralsurestart.org.uk Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Sure Start is a government initiative to improve services for children under four and their families through providing additional family support, advice on health and early learning services in areas of greatest need. Dalriada Sure Start covers the wards of Bushmills, Armoy, Mosside, Moyarget, Bonamargy, Rathlin, Dalriada, Kinbane, Glentaise, and Knocklayd. What age group does your organisation target?: Parents with children under 4 years.

Organisation: Drop Inn Ministries Contact Person: Leslie Brown Address: 42 Castle Street Ballycastle BT54 6AR Telephone: 028 2076 9900 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dropinn.net Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Bringing hope, help and healing to a hurting world. Charity Shop which sells clothes and second hand furniture to raise funds to support third world countries such as Albania, India and Brazil. The funds raised would help to support Orphanage Building Programmes, to bringing young people from Chernobyl to Northern Ireland to stay with families and to enjoy the hospitality. Open daily. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

22 Organisation: “First Steps” Parent and Toddler Group Contact Person: Paula Connor Address: 40 Moyle Avenue Ballycastle BT54 6NX Telephone: 028 2076 3238 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Our aim is to provide a relaxed environment where parents and children from all sections of the community meet and play together, thus creating opportunities for friendships to develop amongst adults and children. We provide a wide range of toys and activities for the different ages and stages of development.

What age group does your organisation target?: 0-4 years.

Organisation: Four Swans Contact Person: David Quinney Mee Address: 28 Strand Cottages Ballycastle BT54 6HR Telephone: 028 2076 2225 (office) 028 2076 2959 (home) Email: [email protected] Web: www.fourswans.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Recognising the wealth of stories in myths and history in the Ballycastle area, the experience, talent and creativity resident in the locality, the goodwill within and between our local communities. Four Swans offers an innovative project to bring these rich resources together through the use of the arts, a creative meeting point for the voluntary, public and private sectors, an opportunity to develop new skills through training and support. Four Swans welcomes contributions that will shape the project and all active

23 participation. Four Swans is now a partner in the Arts Council for NI Programme - Art of Regeneration and together with Moyle District Council and others delivers the Spreading Wings (Art of Regeneration) Programme. This includes the annual Four Swans Festival and developing Halloween events. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages - particularly keen to develop inter-generational opportunities.

Organisation: Friday Club Contact Person: Mrs Mary Dorrans Address: 42 Everglades, Clare Road Ballycastle BT54 6BE Telephone: 028 2076 2197

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Children’s Club which involves games, bible stories, songs and a quiz. The club meet in the Presbyterian Church Hall on Friday nights, 6.30 pm to 8 pm, from October to May. Everyone welcome.

What age group does your organisation target?: 5 – 10 years.

Organisation: Glens of Antrim Angling Development Assoc. Contact Person: Bill Williamson Address: 26 Cushendall Road Ballycastle BT54 6QR Telephone: 028 2076 2693

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Development of angling in North Antrim area.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

24 Organisation: Glens of Antrim Rambling Club Contact Person: Patrick J. McLaughlin Address: 5 Gortanclochair Park Ballycastle BT54 6HU Telephone: 028 2076 8325 Email: [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Promotes hill walking and club social events. What age group does your organisation target?: All fit adults. ______

Organisation: Glens Young Farmers Contact Person: Elizabeth Black Address: 94 Glentop Road Ballycastle BT54 6QG Telephone: 028 2075 1284 Fax: 028 2075 1944 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Glens, with leadership from Young Farmers Club of Ulster provide a club for 11 year olds and upwards. Meetings take place twice monthly, anything from games nights, trips, bowling or pantomime.

What age group does your organisation target?: 11 - 30 years. ______

Organisation: Glenshesk Gaelic Athletics Club Contact Person: Mrs Mary Kane Address: 168 Cushendall Road Ballycastle, Co Antrim Telephone: 028 2076 3437 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide hurling and recreational activities for boys and girls. What age group does your organisation target?: 6 - 18 years. 25 Organisation: Golden Boots Line Dancing Club Contact Person: Mrs G McQuillan Address: 46 Moyle Avenue Ballycastle BT54 6NX

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Line Dancing for fun, as well as fundraising for charities. The club meet in McKeague’s Bar, on Thursday evenings from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

Organisation: Greenlight Gateway Contact Person: Ann McIlroy Address: Unit 6, Moyle Enterprise Centre Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 1110 Fax: 028 2076 1110 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Project work, promoting workshops and environmental issues. The aim of the group is to provide a working environment for young people.

What age group does your organisation target?: 16+ years.

26 Organisation: Jack & Jill Playcare Contact Person: Rhonda Gray Address: Moyle Enterprise Company Units 1-4, 61 Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 3787 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing quality childcare and stimulating learning experiences in a caring environment.

What age group does your organisation target?: Pre-School.

Organisation: Jack Horner Community Playgroup Contact Person: Betty Wilkinson Address: Sheskburn Community Centre 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Telephone: 07712305541 Home: 028 2076 2879

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide stimulating and educational play for the pre-school child.

What age group does your organisation target?: Pre-School.

27 Organisation: Marie Curie Cancer Care – Moyle District Support Group (fundraising for the home nursing service) Contact Person: Catherine McCambridge - Chairperson Address: Trevillin, 35 Fairhead Road Ballycastle BT54 6RD Telephone: 028 2076 3216 Fax: 028 2076 3216 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Voluntary fundraising for the Home Nursing Service of Marie Curie Cancer Care - Supporting the choice of people terminally ill with cancer to die at home. (Local group established 14 years). £48,000 raised in past 12 months. The group meets in the Antrim Arms on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 pm. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages creeds and classes. Active volunteers currently from 14 years - 82 years.

Organisation: McQuillan Gaelic Athletics Club Contact Person: Dessie Donnelly (Secretary) Address: 4 Caman Crescent, Ballycastle BT54 6EP Telephone: 028 2076 2877 Fax: 028 2076 2877 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mcquillangac.com Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: McQuillan GAC was founded in 1907 and has a proud record of achievement throughout its history as one of the foremost clubs in Antrim and Ulster. The club holds a record 17 Antrim Championships, 6 Ulster Championships and was the first Ulster club to contest an All-Ireland Club Championship final. McQuillan currently cater for 23 adult and juvenile teams across the four sports of Hurling, Camogie and Men and Ladies Gaelic Football. The club is of amateur status and is run entirely by voluntary labour. What age group does your organisation target?: U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, U-18, U-21 and adult playing and social members.

28 Organisation: Mother Goose Club Contact Person: Hazel Kirkpatrick Address: Sheskburn Recreation Centre, 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Telephone: 07855309997 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Daycare for children aged 3 years and over. Playgroup; Daytrips; Fieldtrips; Liaise with SureStart, Social Services and N.I.P.P.A.

What age group does your organisation target?: 3-4 year olds.

Organisation: Moyle Community Safety Partnership Contact Person: Bridgeen Butler Address: Sheskburn House, 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Telephone: 028 2076 2225 Fax: 028 2076 2515 Email: [email protected] Web: www.moyle-council.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Respond to community concerns and reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime in the district.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

29 Organisation: Moyle Country Markets Contact Person: Carleen McCaughan Telephone: 028 2076 3456

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Community outlet for home and hobbyist producers to sell to the public - bakery, jams and preserves, cards, crafts and knitwear, gifts, herbs, plants and seasonal fruit, etc. New producers welcome. Meet in Ballycastle usually 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am - 12 noon at Presbyterian Church Hall. Other floating markets visit around Moyle District as advertised.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome.

Organisation: Moyle Enterprise Company Contact Person: Marc McGerty, Manager Address: 61 Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 3737 Fax: 028 2076 9690 Email: [email protected] Web: www.moyle-enterprise.com

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Support and assistance for new and developing businesses. Courses in computers, ICT and Business and Management. Workspace units available for rent.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 plus.

30 Organisation: Moyle Football Club Contact Person: Mr John Coyles Address: 8 Bayview Road Ballycastle BT54 6BP Telephone: 028 2076 3109 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Young people from the Moyle area, taking part in a game of football. The group competes in the Coleraine and District Morning League; training takes place on a Tuesday and Thursday from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. in the Playing Fields, Quay Road, Ballycastle. Everyone welcome. What age group does your organisation target?: 16 plus.

Organisation: Moyle Gateway Youth & Friends Contact Person: Hilary Midgley Address: Unit 7, Moyle Enterprise Centre Leyland Road Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 1110 Fax: 028 2076 1110 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The group was set up in May 2000 to provide a social outlet for young people with special needs and learning difficulties across the Moyle Area. The club has 20+ members and meets every Thursday night, allowing the young people to enjoy a variety of social activities from arts and crafts to music and drama. Group members also enjoy trips to the cinema or bowling alley, and various day excursions.

What age group does your organisation target?: 8-25 years.

31 Organisation: Moyle Tennis Club Contact Person: Mrs Melanie Shillington (Chairperson) Address: 21 Dunamallaght Road Ballycastle BT54 6PR Telephone: 028 2076 8211

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Promotion of tennis both competitive and social. Providing a programme of coaching for members. Provision of programme of activities for members.

What age group does your organisation target?: 4 years and upwards.

Organisation: Moyle Youth Council Contact Person: Tracey Walker (Co-ordinator) Address: 104 Road Ballymoney BT53 8JD Telephone: 07719695370

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To act as representatives for young people across Moyle. The Youth Council meets on a monthly basis. They are available to help young people and youth groups with related concerns and issues and also organise events for young people.

What age group does your organisation target?: 14 - 25 years.

32 Organisation: North Antrim Community Transport Contact Person: Frank Nealis Address: Unit 13, Moyle Enterprise Centre 61 Leyland Road, Ballycastle BT54 6EZ Telephone: 028 2076 8960 Fax: 028 2076 8961 Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: NACT is about improving the transport infrastructure within the North Antrim area. Allowing people greater access to services and appointments. Working together to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of North Antrim. Those who have mobility problems, all minibuses are fully accessible and wheelchair friendly. Groups wishing to attend events, days away, shopping trips, sporting events etc. can avail of Community Transport in North Antrim area. All drivers have been trained to MiDAS standard, a high standard in passenger safety and awareness. NACT also provide a Social Car Scheme for those individuals who have difficulty accessing public transport for health appointments and are living in rural areas. The Social Car Scheme can benefit you as it is an affordable door to door service. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages and abilities.

Organisation: North Antrim Dalriada Group Contact Person: Graham Gault Address: 42 Cushendall Road Ballycastle BT54 6QR Telephone: 028 2076 2139 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Local History - Connections with others in Scotland and Donegal, studying the Kingdom of Dalriada. What age group does your organisation target?: Adults.

33 Organisation: Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke Contact Person: Elizabeth White Telephone: 028 2075 1080

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Volunteering - can you say that you helped save someone’s life or made a difference to the lives of others? No? Then don’t miss this opportunity. Could you give an hour or two of your time each month? The Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke local Ballycastle Fundraising Support Group raise funds to support the work of CHS. NICHS aims to promote the prevention of and alleviate suffering resulting from chest, heart and stroke related illnesses in Northern Ireland. Helping us could make a difference. The Ballycastle Fundraising Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday in the month at 8.00 pm in the Rathmoyle Resource Centre, Ballycastle. New members welcome. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Pobal an Chaistil Contact Person: Bridin Ni DHonnghaile Address: 5 Bothar Na haithe Baile an Chaistil BT54 6QQ Telephone: 028 2076 8883 Fax: 028 2076 8883 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Irish language community services including parent and toddler group, nursery school, primary school, after school’s club, summer scheme, adult Irish language classes.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages welcome. 34 Organisation: Ramoan & Culfeightrin Mother’s Union Contact Person: Mrs Jean Frayne Address: 4 Gortamaddy Park Ballycastle BT54 6RU Telephone: 028 2076 9058 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Supporting and upholding family values across the board. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ramoan & Culfeightrin Women’s Fellowship Contact Person: Betty Wilkinson Address: 18 Ramoan Road Ballycastle BT54 6EG Telephone: 028 2076 2879 Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Bringing people in the Parish together and arranging social events, as well as fund raising for the Church. What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: Ramoan Parish Choir Contact Person: Mrs Lorna Palmer Address: The Rectory 12 Novally Road Ballycastle BT54 6HB Telephone: 028 2076 2461 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ramoan.connor.anglican.org Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide choral music at parish services and interchurch events. What age group does your organisation target?: 14 plus.

35 Organisation: Ramoan Parish Indoor Bowling Club Contact Person: Mary McMullan Address: 9 Boyd Court Ballycastle BT54 6JU Telephone: 028 2076 9581

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The bowling club is open Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Quay Road Hall from 7pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 - 80 years.

Organisation: Reid School of Irish Dancing Contact Person: Ms Paula Reid Address: 41 Main Street BT54 6LX Telephone: 07843871937

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Irish dancing classes which run from September to June on Saturday mornings, Beginners start from 10.30a.m. - 11.30a.m. Advanced 11.30a.m. - 1.00p.m. For further information regarding venues, please contact Paula Reid.

What age group does your organisation target?: Ages 3 - 18. (Adult classes available also).

36 Organisation: St. John Ambulance Contact Person: Anne M. McTaggart Ivan McAllister Address: 24 Fairhill Street 182 Moyarget Road Ballycastle BT54 6AY Armoy BT54 6JQ Telephone: 028 2076 3747 Tel: 028 2075 1404 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: St. John undertakes and provides first aid and ambulance cover at public events. St John also offers courses in first aid and related subjects.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: St Patrick’s & St Brigid’s Bowling Club Contact Person: Mr Dan McAfee Address: 38 McAuley Park Ballycastle BT54 6EJ

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Teach the game of Bowls and to create new skills to young and old people as well meeting new people from the parishes and taking part in the North Antrim League and the Ballycastle League. The Bowls take place in the parish hall on a Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7 to 10 pm. The group operates inside from September to March and then the group uses the outside facilities.

What age group does your organisation target?: Young and Old.

37 Organisation: St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s Church Choir Contact Person: Harry Kennedy Address: 14 Dunamallaght Road Ballycastle BT54 6PB Telephone: 07710089024 Email: [email protected]

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: To provide music at church services including funerals and weddings when requested.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

Organisation: St. Vincent de Paul Contact Person: Desmond Elliott Address: 4 Fairhead View Ballycastle BT54 6LU Telephone: 028 2076 3209

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Providing a service including the supply of furniture and food vouchers etc. Giving advice on money management for the more vulnerable in our society.

What age group does your organisation target?: 18 plus.

38 Organisation: The Corrymeela Community Contact Person: Ronnie Millar Address: 5 Drumaroan Road Ballycastle BT54 6QU Telephone: 028 2076 2626 Fax: 028 2076 2770 Email: [email protected] Web: www.corrymeela.org

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: Corrymeela works throughout Northern Ireland and beyond, developing and delivering focused community relations work through single-identity, cross-community and cross-border community and residentially based programmes. Each year over 6000 participants take part in programmes at the Corrymeela Ballycastle Centre which has facilities for over 100 residents in 3 units. This work can be categorised under 5 strands: Schools work: seeking to address community relations issues, often through citizenship. Family work: providing respite and development work with groups. Faith and Life: seeking to support individuals and church communities in their journey of faith and to support encounter with different traditions. Youth work: work primarily focused on marginalised young people. Community work: looking at issues of inter-community relations, both on a single identity and a cross community basis.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

39 Organisation: The Cuan Group Contact Person: Una Lount Address: 23 Glenshesk Road Ballycastle BT54 6PA Telephone: 028 2076 2907

Roles and Responsibilities of the Group: The Cuan Group is an inter-denominational, cross community group which meets at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month in the Corrymeela Centre, Drumaroan Road, Ballycastle. The group was formed in 1999 to meet the need for an under- standing, caring group to provide support through the grief and loneliness of bereavement, within an informal, friendly, caring setting. It is organised and facilitated by a group of people with a range of counselling skills, and personal experience of bereavement; provides opportunities for mutual support, relevant discussion, advice, information, counselling and social activities. The aim of the group is to provide a safe base of mutual support through the grieving process, where people can connect with each other, share and understand grief experiences in a self help, self support environment and ongoing mutually supportive network. Membership is open to anyone who has been bereaved or suffered loss. Confidentiality is respected.

What age group does your organisation target?: All ages.

40 North Antrim Community Network

This project is managed by North Antrim Community Network and funded by the Department of Social Development through the Building Sustainable Prosperity Programme.

Ballycastle Community Development Office 45 Ann Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AA Tel: 028 2076 9407 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nacn.org/ballycastle

Northern Neighbourhoods Health Action Zone The Chalet, County Hall, 182 Galgorm Road, , BT42 1QB Tel: 028 2531 1212 Web: www.nnhaz.co.uk