We have been involved in the creation of several local community resources over the past few years:
https://www.extern.org/looking-after-your-mental-health-factsheets
https://www.extern.org/communities-in-transition-larne-carrick-shankill
Please find below some important links for support services and local organisations within Larne.
Youth Clubs
Larne has an array of provisions for young people including fantastic Youth Clubs.
THE POINT @ LARNE COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE
The Point is a Drop In youth club for young people aged 10 + which runs on a Friday Evening from 6:30-8:30pm. Fun & Games, pool table and games consoles available plus more!
1-5 Doric Way, BT40 2BH
facebook: @larneccc
Instagram: @Larnecommunitycarecentre
FACTORY YOUTH INITIATIVE
A Community Youth Initiative by The Factory Forum based in the Ferris Park and surrounding areas of Larne delivering projects in the Larne area for youths aged 5-17.
Greenland Community Centre, 164 Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1TS
MILLBROOK YOUTH DROP IN
Millbrook Youth Drop In are a small community from the Millbrook church of Nazarene, who have partnered with the YMCA and local football club to provide safe place for the local youth come and hang out.
We want to engage with the local community, to build relationships, and provide opportunities when and where we can. Millbrook Drop-In is a great way for us to do just that. This youth club Is suitable for secondary school age children.
Information is available up to date on the facebook page. Drop off Time: 7:30pm at Wellington Rec Football Club, Millbrook.
Collection Time 9:30-10:00pm Millbrook Community Centre
Wellington Rec Football club, BT40 2SH
https://www.millbrooknazarene.co.uk/
Facebook: @MillbrookNazDropIn
LARNE YMCA YOUTH CLUB
YMCA is a voluntary organisation that works with children, young people, families and the community, with particular regard to those who are disadvantaged and disaffected. Underpinned by Christian principles, each YMCA responds to local need and seeks to share and learn from being a part of a national and international movement.
The YMCA has existed in Ireland for 160 years. There are 19 local YMCAs providing services ranging from peace building to vocational training.
We have built expertise in specialist work with families, youth justice, schools and health work all founded on the principles of effective non formal education. Approximately 26,000 young people use our services every year.The Irish YMCA works both sides of the border and shares learning and kinship across the cultural divide.
Visit our website!! www.larneymca.com
Larne YMCA Youth Club was started with the aim to provide a service to young people in the community. The Youth Club is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday with different age groups in on each night.
34A Pound Street BT401SD Larne
LARNE YMCA ASP (AUTISM SUPPORT PROGRAMME)
Larne YMCA ASP was set up to provide a much needed social and recreational outlet for children aged 4+ with ASD.
Please note the programme is so popular it sometimes has a wait list, please do contact them directly using the contact details below:
Larne YMCA, 34a Pound Street, BT40 1SD, Larne.
028 2827 9331
Larne has an array of Family and Parental Support services available to suit a variety of needs.
There is a wide variety of help and support services in the Larne area for families and parents. We have also included support from other charities and organisations that are Northern Ireland wide.
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Action for children wants to create a safe and friendly environment for all their supporters, service users, families and carers who use their services. They are an organisation who speaks out for the most vunerable children and young people in the UK.
Action for children has various Family Support Hubs across Northern Ireland which is an area specific group of organisations including community, voluntary and statutory who delivery services to children/young people (0-17) and their families. The aim of each hub is to link families with the right services and support to meet their needs.
Action for Children Family Support Hubs will work in partnership with families to listen to your needs and to help you and your family access the best support services suited to you. They cannot accept referrals to work with families who are involved with Social Services.
You can Self Refer to Action for Children Family Support hubs, or with your permission this can be completed by someone else such as your GP, Health Visitor, Child's School or a local Community Group. The aim is to be signposted to the most appropriate organisation to suit your needs.
4A Steeple Road, Antrim , BT40 1AF
familysupporthubs@actionforchildren.org.uk
HOME-START EAST ANTRIM
Home-Start East Antrim provides a family support service across the areas of Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and Larne.
Being a parent, whatever your situation, can be very challenging, especially when children are young. Many parents feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the stresses of family life. For some parents it's a particular struggle because they are also coping with issues such as post-natal depression, their or their childrens illness or disability, isolation or multiple births.
That's when Home-Start East Antrim can help. A carefully selected volunteer, who has parenting experience, can visit regularly and offer emotional and practical support. This friendly parent-to-parent support is a simple yet effective way of enavling families to get back on track.
Home-Start East Antrim may be able to help by offering you volunteer home visiting support or you may wish to attend one of the family groups if you:
- Live in the area of Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus or Larne
-Have one or more children under the age of 5
-Are in need of support.
There are many reasons why you may choose Home-Start, perhaps you are:
- Feeling isolated, maybe with no family nearby and struggling to make friends.
- Suffering with post-natal depression and may be finding it difficult to talk to anyone about it.
- Having a hard time coping with your childs illness or disability
- Affected by the death of a family member
- Struggling with the emotional and practical demands of twins, triplets or children under 5
- Finding it hard to cope with relationship difficulties
- feeling exhausted or depressed
- coping with your own illness or disability
A carefully selected and trained volunteer who has parenting experience can visit you regularly for 2-3 hours per week in your own home. Our volunteers are there to offer emotional and practical support. Our support is confidential, flexible and responsive in your needs and can include:
- Being a listening ear
- adult company
- helping and playing with your children
- giving reassurance
- helping you find out about and access other local amenities and services
- giving encouragement and motivation
- giving practical help
If you are a parent looking for support please phone 028 9332 8875 and ask for a referral form. The form is simple, you can complete i yourself but please phne or call into the office if you need help with this or ask someone such as your GP or health visitor to do it for you. The information you provide will help us ensure that the support you receive is appropriate and effective.
Once we receive your complete referral form we will contact you and arrange to visit to discuss what issues your family is having to deal with, which support is needed and how we may be able to help you. Home-Start east antrim is an independent and confidential volunteer service, we only support you at your request.
Oakfield Community Development Centre, Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 7SP
office@homestarteastantrim.org.uk
HORIZON SURESTART
A government funded initiative specifically for families with children under four. Services are completely free for families living in Sunnylands, Northlands, Clipperstown, Loveland and Killycrot wards of Carrickfergus. We also deliver services in Larne's Antiville, Ballyloran, Larne Central and Craigyhill areas.
Our services fall under three catergories:
- Health
- Family Support
- Early Learning
We offer one to one support or group support, some of our programmes are for parents (some workshops offer creche provision). Other programmes are aimed at the family unit together (parents and children). Creche facilities need to be booked in advance to ensure the correct number of carers to children.
St Anthony's Primary School, 43 Fairway, Larne, BT40 2BG
LARNE COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE
Larne Community Care Centre is a multipurpose community facility that operates various projects including:
- Good Morning Larne - for older people
- Telephone Befriending service for seniors
- The 'Link' project offering social activity for seniors
- Larne Crisis Accomodation - provides four units for homeless families
- Kids Korner Nursery
- Kids Korner Pre-School - from aged 2 years 10 months
- Kids Korner Daycare - 2 years - compulsory school age
- Skools Out after schools club - compusory school age - 12 years
- The Point Youth Club - 10 +
Opening times:
Monday - Thursday - 7:30am-6pm
Friday - 7:30am - 5:30pm
Youth Club Fridays - 6:30-8:30pm
1-5 Doric Way, Larne, BT40 2BH
Facebook: @Larneccc
Email: info@Larneccc.org.uk
MAE MURRAY FOUNDATION
The Mae Murray Foundation is a registered charity and a membership organisation. Membership is free of charge to anyone who is (or has a family member who is) excluded on the basis of disability, medical condition or age throughout Northern Ireland.
Members cn benefit by accessing a range of events, mobility equipment and by directly influencing project planning.
The service is suitable for all ages and abilities, with a range of projects suited to different age groups.
Services provided:
-Helpline
-Family support
-Support Groups
-Training
Mae Murray Foundation provides opportunities to take part, make friends, learn new skills and get active to people of all abilities. So whether you have a complex disability, learning or sensory disability, you are welcome to take part in our projects which include:
-Inclusive beach equipment loan scheme
-Resource Library
- Social Projects for all age groups (for young children, teenagers, young adults, older people)
-Early Years power mobility loan scheme.
You can become a member by going to www.maemurrayfoundation.org and clicking on 'become a member.' You will then receive regular newsletters via email with details of our activities.
a10 Willowbank Business Park, Millbrook, Larne, BT40 2SF
Monday to Friday 10am-4pm (office is by appointment only)
PARENTING NI
Parenting NI was established as a Parents Advice Centre in 1979, the International Year of the Child. It is now a leading parenting support organisation committed to delivering high quality services.
Parenting NI has a regional remit to promote positive parenting by providing support, training and information on family issues and influencing policy, provision and practice at all levels.
Parents need support too. We're here to help!
Parenting NI deliver a range of high quality services for parents' including:
- Parenting Programmes
- Help and information via a freephone helpline, web chat, online resources, Parenting NI app, podcasts and Parenting Week.
- consulting with parents on various issues in order to influence government policy, planning and service delivery.
- Carrying out research with parents and using the findings to advocate for parents.
- Family Support Services - including home visiting in Belfast and Southern Trusts and National Lottery Community Fund projects, Families Together and Dads Project.
- Employee WellbeingService
- Training for Practictioners - Including OCN Level 4 Working with Parents.
First Floor, Unit 3, Harthown Office Park, 39aStockman's Wat, Belfast, BT9 7ET
PARENTLINE NI
Northern Ireland's FREE confidential helpline and parent support services for parents, funded by Health and Social Care Trust Northern Ireland.
3 Glengall Street, Belfast
NAS LARNE AND CARRICKFERGUS
NAS Larne and Carrickfergus Branch is a parent run group supporting families living with autism in the Larne and Carrickfergus area.
https://www.facebook.com/NASLarneCarrickfergus/
Here you will find an array of support services for Older People across the Larne Area
GOOD MORNING LARNE
Good Morning Larne is a service run by Larne Community Care Centre available to Older and Vunerable adults living within Larne and surrounding areas (Carnlough to Islandmagee).
They provide:
- Daily friendship and support telephone calls (mornings)
- Senior social activities run by Good Morning Larne's LINK Project
You can self-refer into the service or via friends, family, neighbours, GPs, social workers, nurses etc.
1-5 Doric Way, Larne
MID AND EAST ANTRIM AGEWELL PARTNERSHIP (MEAAP)
Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership represents and supports Older People living in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Area, covering Larne, Carrickfergus and Ballymena with the aim of improving the lives of Older People.
Services provided include:
- Good morning & Befriending Services
- Benefits and advice in partnership ti Citizen's Advice Buraeu (CAB)
- Social Activities
- Networking
- Funding
- Luncheon Clubs
-Handy person Services
- Signposting to Advice and Support
- Good neighbour Scheme
- Scam Awareness Advice
- Volunteers on the ground.
10 Queen Street, Ballymena, BT42 2BD
028 2565 8604
communitynavigator@meaap.co.uk
facebook: @meaapni
twitter@MEACommNav
9am-9pm (daily)
HARBOUR COMMUNITY GROUP SENIORS GROUP
The Harbour Community Group runs a Seniors Friendship Group at the Sandy Bay Pavilion from 10:30am on the second Tuesday of each month.
Various activities and events plus guest speakers hosted. A friendly place to chat and connect with others.
Follow their facebook page for updates:
Sandy Bay Pavilion, Tower Road, Larne
HarbourCommunityGroup@gmail.com
LARNE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
A service provided by Larne Community Care Centre, providing support for Older people, families and their children and those who are vunerable within the Larne community and wider areas.
We can provide:
-Care Packages
-Advice and signposting
-Benefit and Welfare support
-Debt Advice and support
-Housing advice and support
-Mental Health and wellbeing support
-Disability advice and support
-Education and training opportunities
-We are a safe place for domestic abuse support.
How can a service user access services available?
-Helpline
-Direct and indirect referrals
-Through other organisations
-NIHE
1-5 Doric Way, Larne
Facebook: @larnecommunitycare
MARTYS MEALS ON WHEELS
Not just a service for Older People, but it may help those who need food provided on certain days. Marty's Meals on Wheels provides a food delivery service with tasty dinners delivered to your door ready to eat.
AGE NI
Age NI is the leading charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to helping everyone make the most
of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work
every day to achieve this.
We help thousands of people every year, providing companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.
Freephone: 0808 808 7575
Open: Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm
Access to Food is something that everyone should have. Foodbanks are there to support people in a time of need, and help direct and signpost to other services that may be available to help.
LARNE FOODBANK
Larne Foodbank provides three - day emergency food and toiletry packs to families and individuals in crisis in Larne town and the surrounding areas.
A referral voucher is needed to access the Foodbank, you can do this by contacting one of the following local referral partners:
Advice NI
Antrim Coast Lions Club
Blackarch Surgery
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
Community Learning Disability Team
Community Mental Health Team
Corran GP Surgery
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) Larne Office
ELM (Every Life Matters)
EqualityPeriod
Family Support and Intervention Team
First Larne Prebyterian Church
Good Morning Larne
Horizon Surestart
Hospital Social Work Team
Inver GP Surgery
Larne Christian Fellowship
Larne Community Care Centre
Larne Crisis Accomodation
Larne Family GP Practice
Larne Methodist Church
Larne Wellbeing Hub
MEACAS (Mid and east antrim Community Advice Services)
Network Personnel
Physical Health and Disability Team
Preventing Addiction Larne
Probation Board for NI
Saint Vincent De Paul
Salvation Army
South Easten Gateway Team
St. Mcnissis' and St. Anthony's schools
The Simon Community
Ulster Unionist Part (UUP) Larne Office
Victim Support
Victoria GP Surgery
Womens Aid ABCLN
This list is not exhaustive, please contact the foodbank directly for up to date information.
In case of emergency, Larne Foodbank can also be contacted for help: 074 4343 5404
You can donate requested non perishable food items and toiletries during foodbank opening hours, or purchase from Asda in Larne and drop into the Foodbank trolley in store. Asda Larne also has new foodbank item labels on the shelves to make it easier to know what's needed.
You can also now download a 'Bank the Food' app which gives you updates on local foodbanks including most requested items or requested donations.
Craigyhill Methodist Church, Brustin Brae Road, Larne, BT40 2HS
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - 1pm-3pm
Wednesday - 5pm-6:30pm
Friday - 10am-12noon
First Larne Presbyterian Church, 2 Inver Road, BT40 3BW
Saturday - 9am-11am
If you have enough money for food but are struggling to access it please contact:
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Jude.McNeil@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
028 2563 3526 ext 2546
WHITEHEAD STOREHOUSE
Whitehead Storehouse is a foodbank which covers Whitehead, Islandmagee and Ballycarry areas.
You can self-refer to this service.
COMMUNITY FRIDGES
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area has several successful community fridge projects. Whilst the projects are not foodbanks, they can help to provide further food support to those who may need it.
Community Fridges are environmental projects, aiming to reduce foodwaste by directing surplus good quality food to communal spaces for it to be shared to those who would like to use it.
There is no referral basis needed to use a community fridge.
They are entirely volunteer led and have varying opening times. Larne Area Community Support Group (who runs this website) has a Community Fridge at Larne Promenade.
You can follow them all on social media:
Larne Community Fridge : Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30am depending on Surplus. Flash opening days if extra surplus donations are available will be listed on Facebook @CommunityFridgeLarne
Carrickfergus Community Fridge, Eden Allotments @CarrickfergusCommunityFridge
Islandmagee Community Fridge & Garden: @IslandmageeCommunityGarden
Greenisland Community Fridge: @GreenislandCommunityFridge
PET FOOD BANK
The Green Dog Walkers have created a Pet Food Bank, because nobody including pets should go hungry.
You can drop off to the Pet Food Bank at Smiley Buildings in Larne.
find out more:
greendogwalkers@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
028 2563 3394
Below you will find a list of local Health and Hygiene Support Services, including those with items for health and hygiene provision.
EQUALITY PERIOD
Equality period is a charity within the Larne area created to combat period poverty, ran by passionate volunteers.
The project gathers supply bundles for local support organisations including but not limited to; Larne Foodbank, Horizon Surestart, Women's Aid, Larne Salvatian Army, YMCA Youth Club and others.
They are #hereifyouneed
www.flowpage.com/equalityperiod
www.facebook.com/equalityperiodNI
THE HYGIENE BANK LARNE
Hygiene is not a privalege, yet many locked in poverty or who find themselves in crisis due to situational changes face restricted options, including necessary hygiene products.
The purpose of The Hygiene Bank is to ensure no one is held back from participating in society because they cannot access the necessary products to stay clean.
How do we work?
Donate & Drop off:
People and businesses in the local area collect and donate new, unused, in-date personal care and household cleaning essentials. Brands and Retailers also give unused or repackaged products including some buy one/give one brands.
These donations are dropped off at The Hygiene Bank donation point located at the front of Books UK on Larne Main Street (The only official drop-off location).
Collect, Sort & Deliver
Hygiene Bank Volunteers collect the donated items from Boots and sort them according to the different needs and requests from our community partners before delivering them.
Distribute:
Our community partners then distribute the donated products to their clients and service users.
The Hygiene Bank Larne is a continuation of the social action project by EqualityPeriod operating since 2020.
You can contact in regards to registering with the Hygiene Bank Larne as a Community Partner below:
thehygienebank.com/get-products/
THE SPARROW CENTRE
A place of dignity and hope. The Sparrow Centre is a voluntary service run by Volunteers from Antrim Coast Vineyard, a church and charity/non-profit located in Larne.
ReFresh is the name given to their Self-Care Pantry
What is a pantry?
It's a bit like a shop, which means you can browse anc pick up the toiletry items you need for you and your family at no cost.
Can I Self-refer?
Yes, absolutely, you can just turn up during opening hours which will be posted during the week on our 'The Sparrow Centre' Facebook Page.
Who will greet me there?
We have a small team of fantastic volunteers who are discreet and will give you the space you need. You can just pick up what you came for or if you would like, you can stay for a cuppa and a chat.
ReFresh is an Official Community Partner of the Hygiene Bank UK. This means that they uphold their values challenging injustice, fostering wellbeing, compassion and community.
Toiletries are donated from various sources including the community of Antrim Coast Vineyard. The Sparrow Centre works alongside different local organisations including the Hygiene Bank Larne and others who help them.
You can donate to the project during opening times using the trolley situation in the entrance to The Sparrow Centre. Items must be new, unopened and within the use by dates. Collected also are personal care items as well as toilet roll, nappies and laundry detergent. Contact directly for further information.
Please follow the facebook page for current opening times/hours. They are normally open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-11:30am however please do check the page first. You can also pop in for a tea, coffee and a chat if you would like!
Unit 2 Ledcom, 100 Bank Road, Larne, United Kindgom
www.facebook.com/thesparrowcentre
Local Mental Health Support and Services.
EXTERN CHARITY
Extern Communities in Transition (CIT) Project in Larne aims to work collaboratively with existing community-based projects to deliver a Health and Wellbeing project across Larne & Carrickfergus areas.
Extern in Larne offers:
- One-to-One intervention including counselling and complementary therapies to those impacted by drugs, alcohol and mental health.
- Recruit and train Community Health and Wellbeing Champions ie. people who work on a voluntary basis to promote the health and wellbeing of local people, and help them to access local services.
- Offer free bespoke training to the community based on identified needs.
Referral criteria:
- Aged 18+
-Live in Larne or Carrickfergus Areas
-Linked to one or more statutory agencies
-Self referrals also accepted
As part of the project Extern and collaborative partners have designed factsheets on a range of topics such as anxiety, depression, hope, recovery, and many more. Physical requests of these can also be requested.
www.extern.org/looking-after-your-mental-health-factsheets
1 Lower Waterloo Road, Larne, BT40 1NP
www.extern.org/communities-in-transition-larne-carrick-shankill
www.facebook.com/externcommunitiesintransition
Extern also has several local Community Health and Wellbeing Champion led projects as part of their CIT programme, which include Larne Community Fridge, Stronger Together Suicide Support Group, A Wednesday Walking Group beginning at 6pm from Larne Community Fridge run by Peter McManus Community Champion & EMBRACE Sea Swimming. Follow their page for further information.
LARNE WELLBEING HUB
Larne Well-being Hub provides support and guidance to those affected by all mental health issues (including addiction, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, suicidal feelings and self-harm). Service available in Larne & Glens, Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey & Glengormley.
Counselling service is available for individuals from age 4 and up (teens, young people and adults).
-Family and Parenting Support
-Mentoring
-Drop ins for adults and online support group
-Listening Ear Service providing support, guidance and signposting.
-Training and workshops.
Self-referral by telephone, email or PM on facebook.
Moyle Medical Building, 14a Old Glenarm Road, Larne
Online support - via zoom
counselling service - telephone and zoom
Opening hours 9am-9pm Monday to Friday.
EVERY LIFE MATTERS
ELM Suicide Prevention, Every Life Matters (Formerly PIPS Larne) Established in 2008, are a voluntary group working within the community of Larne and the East Antrim Jurisdiction. We are here to help both those in distress and despair and also those who have lost a loved one through suicide.
07530797716 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
LIFELINE
Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also access the Lifeline website at:
THE SAMARITANS
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Free call.
HERE2HELP App
There Here2Help app can be downloaded for free from the Apple app store or Google Play store on your smartphone or device completely FREE of charge. This app gives access in times of crisis and also to a community directory which is full of useful support numbers without the need for sifting through lots of information. Help at your fingertips.
SHOUT
Shout is a free, confidential and anonymous 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. It won't appear on your phone bill.
Shouts trained volunteers are there for you 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place.
To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
If your life is at imminent risk, call the emergency services on 999.
ONLINE STRESS CONTROL CLASSES
Free access to a number of FREE stress control classes and workshops.
YOUNGMINDS
Support for young people and children's mental health. Empowering and supporting young minds whatever the challenges. Ensuring all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resiliance to overcome life's challenges.
Parents Helpline:
Mon-Fri 09:30 - 16:00
Contact form
youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquires/
Young Person Crisis Messenger, free 24/7 support across the UK if you are expeiencing a mental health crisis. If you need urgent help text YM to ☎️ 85258
Youngminds also provides online resources, helpline telephone support/online contact form and a young person crisis text service 24/7.
AWARE NI
The Depression Charity for Northern Ireland. Offering a range of support services and programmes to support and educate people on depression.
Larne has an array of fantastic support groups for people of all ages and abilities.
LARNE AREA COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
NAS LARNE AND CARRICKFERGUS
NAS Larne and Carrickfergus Branch is a parent run group supporting families living with autism in the Larne and Carrickfergus area.
https://www.facebook.com/NASLarneCarrickfergus/
THE PROM CAFE FRIENDSHIP GROUP
The Prom Friendship Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7.30pm, Prom Café, Larne Leisure Centre.
It provides a safe and supportive environment for people living with dementia to participate in leisure and social activities with trained volunteers.
Confidential peer support is provided for carers, with talks and activities to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Last Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm
The Prom Cafe, Larne Leisure Centre, Tower Road, Larne
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5737651692928882
THE OASIS CAFE
The Oasis, come in for coffee and a chat.
Larne ELIM Church, Victoria Road, Larne
11:30am-14:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday
www.facebook.com/larneelimchurch
THE SALVATION ARMY
Community Programme
Tuesday 10am-1pm
Wednesday 10am-12pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Larne's Salvation Army church and community centre is open for tea/coffee, refreshments, snacks, games, activities and practical help. Lunch is served at 12pm on Tuesday's and Thursday's. We have a selection of books and magazines to read.
Payment is by donation.
Please note we will be closed between the 8th and 17th of November.
Drawing Closer - A time to connect with God through art and conversation.
Please note: there will be no drawing closer on Thursday's 10th and 17th November.
71 Main Street, Larne, BT40 1JE
www.salvationarmy.org.uk/larne
WALK AND TALK
Walk and Talk every Wednesday Evening from 6pm meeting at the Larne Community Fridge, Larne Community Garden, Larne Promenade for up to 2 miles of a walk in good company with others and a free tea or coffee afterwards.
Benefits of walking and talking!
Improve your mood
Reduce stress and anxiety
Better sleep
Meet new people
Increase energy
For further information contact Lead Walker mcmanus_peter@hotmail.com
or PM
www.facebook.com/CommunitiesInTransition
LIVE ACTIVE NI GOGA TEAM
At Live Active NI we support people of all ages and abilities to get activie through to Get Out Get Active campaign.
Get Out Get Active is an exciting UK wide programme that supports disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together.
GOGA goes far beyond increasing activity levels, it strengthens community spirit, increases confidence and improves mental health. The programme increases the demand for, and the accessibility of activities. It has been successful so far by tapping into people's real life motivations such as building friendships, maintaining health and having fun and progressing in life.
GOGA is currently being delivered in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
The GOGA programme is rolling out a range of fun, social and inclusive activities and events through the programme.
The programme will support people to be more activie especially:
Families, including intergenerational activity
Children and young people
Older people
People living with mental health problems and
People with disabilities or long term health conditions.
Everyone can be involved even if you have never taken part in activity before. Our activities are inclusive and a great place to meet new people as well as to take part with your friends or family. You will always be gauranteed a warm welcome.
To find out what activities are already happening please contact Niall Irwin, Active Recreation Officer for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council:
078 1006 3866
189 Airport Road West, Belfast
028 9073 6329
liveactiveni.co.uk
CHATTY BENCHES
The 'Chatty Benches' initiative is one of many that aim to engage people in activities to minimise their sense of isolation.
The ethos behind it is to encourage anyone who wants to engage in conversation with someone to sit down on the bench and just have a chat.
In Mid and East Antrim the 'Chatty Benches' are brightly painted yellow and have a plaque with a unique QR code linking users to useful information on the Lonliness Network.
To date benches have been launched in:
Town Park in Larne
Larne Promenade, Larne Community Garden (at Larne Community Fridge)
CHATTY CAFES
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Lonliness Network has teamed up with various cafes across the borough to become Chatty Cafe's.
The idea of a Chatty Cafe is to encourage venues to designate a table and make it available as a 'chatty table' where customers can sit if they are happy to talk to other customers.
The Chatty Cafe scheme recognises the positive impact a conversation can have on your health and wellbeing. A short conversation with another person can really brighten your day. It is hoped the Chatty Cafe scheme will get people talking and meeting new people.
To date in Larne there are several cafes that are signed up to the initiative:
The Salvatian Army, Main Street, Larne
The Prom cafe, Larne Leisure Centre
Barbara Anns Home Bakery, Larne
The Lunch Box, AEL, Larne
Cafe Riva, Larne
The Oasis, Larne Elim Pentecostal Church
www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/resident/healthandwellbeing/lonliness-network-listing#cafe
MENOPAUSE CAFE
Local charity EqualityPeriod hosts pop up face to face Menopause Cafe's - a discussion with no present agenda.
'Menopause cafes are open to anybody to attend. We want the whole world talking about the menopause so that includes all ages and genders!'
www.facebook.com/EqualityPeriodNI
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each to stay clean. The only requirement for membership is desire to stop using.
ROI 086 814 9004
Larne has a wide variety of health, wellbeing and fitness activities and support available.
MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING TEAM
The councils Community Health and Wellbeing team can carry out free energy efficiency assessments for households who would like some advice on energy management in their homes as well as home safety assessments for households with older residents and small children.
If you are interested in this scheme and would like someone from the team to get in touch please phone or email:
wellbeing@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
LARNE LEISURE CENTRE
Larne Leisure Centre has a wide variety of health and fitness classes available for all ages and abilites.
Swimming for adults and children
Fitness Suite
Squash
Weights
Sports Hall (Indoor football and basketball)
The Studio (pristine multi-purpose studio)
McNeil Theatre (pantomine and shows)
Spa Pool
The Prom Cafe (excellent food and coffee)
LIVE ACTIVE NI GOGA TEAM
WALKING GROUPS
RNID
If you (or someone close to you) are deaf, or have hearing loss or tinnitus and need free confidential and impartial information and support, contact RNID. We are open 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
RNID regularly run a hearing air user support services in Larne which is completely FREE, deliveredin association with the Health and Care Board. You can look out for an information and support session close to you at:
rnid.org.uk/information-and-support
BLOOD DONATION
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.
Text 'BLOOD' to 60081
Freecall on: 08085 534 653. Sessions are by appointment only. Sessions are run in Larne on occasion and can be found on their website:
nibts.hscni.net/donating-blood/where-to-donate/
Everyone is entitled to live free from abuse. Below is a list of local and national support services you can access for help and support.
WOMENS AID ABCLN
Women's Aid ABCLN provides confidential support, information and emergency accomodation for women and children who are effected by domestic abuse in Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey.
Local offices opening hours are 9am-5pm.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
0808 802 1414 24/7
chat.womensaid.org.uk(live chat) available during weekdays from 10am-2pm
Did you know you can anonymously register for the electoral roll if you are concerned about your safety?
If you registered anonymously your name and address will not appear on the public electoral register.
eoni.org.uk/Register-To-Vote/Anonymous-Registration
THE MENS ADVISORY PROJECT
The Mens Advisory Project exists to provide counselling services for men experiencing domestic abuse. We can provide support and facilitate you to understand your options and make your own choices and decisions. For confidential support and information, contact us on:
THE ROWAN
The Rowan is the Regional Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Northern Ireland. They provide support and services 24 hours a day, all year to children, young people, women and men who have been sexually abused, assaulted or raped in the past or recently.
Antrim Area Hospital, 45 Bush Road, BT41 2RL
therowan@northerntrust.hscni.net
NSPCC & CHILDLINE
NSPCCs vision is to protect children today and prevent abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood. They offer a range of support services and resources for children.
Help for adults concerned about a child:
Help for children and young people Call Childline on 0800 1111
Childline is a service that gives children and young people a voice when no one else is listening. Whatever problems or dangers they face, we give them somewhere to turn for support when they need it.
Childline is free to contact on 0800 1111. Childline counsellors are here to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from children and young people under 19.
Childline counsellors are also available to speak online through 1-2-1 chat and via email.
ONUS SAFE PLACES
Larne Area Community Support Group is a Safe Place and our Chairperson Lynsey Poole is a Safe Place Advocate for the Larne Area.
Onus provide specialist training and consultancy to any organisation, business, church, school or community group on domestic violence and abuse.
Everyone should have a Safe Place from abuse. The Onus is on all of us.
51 Church Street, Ballymena, BT43 6DF
Advice Services, Debt, Benefit and Job support within the Larne area.
CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY
If you're struggling with debt, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) free debt help service could be just the thing for you.
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All CAP debt help is free (right from that first call to 0800 328 0006 ☎️). They will work with you to create a tailor-made plan to get you out of debt, and can negotiate with creditors on your behalf (if you would like them to).
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Don't suffer alone – find your local CAP centre today on their Social Hub and click on 'find debt help near you.'
Services offered:
-Debt counselling;
-Budget formation;
-Help with gathering financial
paperwork;
-Money budgeting course;
-Cooking on a budget;
-Signposting;
-Befriender;
-Access to free community events when
appropriate;
-Free emergency aid for clients
Mid and East Antrim Borough, 258 Carnmoney Rd, , Glengormley, Newtownabbey , BT36 6JZ
Contact Wendy Davison:
Phone: 0800 328 0006 / 075 9925 7791
Email: wendydavsion@capuk.org
AEL ACCESS EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
AEL Access Emploment LTD provide support to anyone aged 16–60, with learning disabilities/
Autism/Aspergers/poor mental health or other health-related conditions that may mean they require some additional support.
We are based in Larne, but can work with people
from across Mid & East Antrim Council Area, if they
can make their way to our centre.
We offer:
-Five different support programmes,
looking at employability, vocational
qualifications, independence skills and life
work experience.
-A weekly social club to provide social and
recreational opportunities.
-Helpline
-Family Support
-Support Groups
-Training
AEL also runs some fantastic social enterprise projects, Naggy Burn Garden Centre, the Lunchbox Larne Cafe and Naggy Burn Community Shed.
Potential service users can be referred to us via the
Day Opportunities Team, within the NHSCT, local
schools/colleges or via self-referral.
32-34 Poundstreet, Larne
Naggy Burn Garden Centre/Community Shed:
Phone: 028 2826 2090
Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
AEL Access Employment Services LTD
Phone: 028 2827 4992
https://accessemployment.co.uk
Facebook: @accessemployment.co.uk
lorraine@accessemployment.co.uk
NETWORK PERSONNEL
Network Personnel is a service available for those
aged 16 and over in Mid and East
Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey and
Causeway Coast and Glens.
We deliver training and employment initiatives throughout Northern Ireland specialising in helping unemployed or economically inactive individuals return to work. We offer advice, training and support tailored to individual needs while also working in partnership with local employers to address local labour market needs.
The service offers:
- Employability support – job searching, CVs,
job application support, interview preparation,
support accessing further/higher education.
- Family support, help with health and social
issues, support accessing grants and local
specialist services.
- Free training, accredited and non-accredited.
Each participant will have a dedicated career
mentor and/or family mentor depending on
requested support.
Larne 14 Old Glenarm Road
BT40 1RW
Opening hours
9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
https://www.facebook.com/networkpersonnel/
Twitter.com/NetPer
MID AND EAST ANTRIM COMMUNITY ADVICE SERVICES (MEACAS)
Mid and East Antrim Community Advices Services or MEACAS offer condifential help and support on areas such as benefits, debt, employment, housing and appealing benefit decisions.
A Uniform Exchange is also offered and is open and available every Wednesday morning 10am-1pm from our offices close to Larne Market Yard.
9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
text BEC to 88440 (for benefit check)
Whatsapp: 078 7632 7700
THE SPARROW CENTRE
A place of dignity and hope. The Sparrow Centre is a voluntary service run by Volunteers from Antrim Coast Vineyard, a church and charity/non-profit located in Larne.
From the Sparrow Centre we are running the ReStart Hub.
Through the ReStart Hub, we aim to empower and equip people to get back to work or find employment for the first time. From help with CV writing, to interview skills through to clothing, haircuts and personal care, our volunteers will be ready to assist people.
Unit 2 Ledcom, 100 Bank Road, Larne, United Kindgom
www.facebook.com/thesparrowcentre
Volunteers are the thread that binds community together. Here you will find Volunteer support services available .
VOLUNTEER NOW
Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering across
Northern Ireland. We build recognition for volunteering and celebrate the contribution volunteers make. We provide access
to opportunities and encourage people to volunteer.
We are a resource for Quality Assurance Standards
supporting organisations who rely on volunteers, also providing advice on Safeguarding and governance to ensure best practice in volunteer experience.
The Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Rd, Belfast , BT4 1AF
Contact Wenda Gray:
Email: wenda.gray@volunteernow.co.uk
Phone: 078 5085 1811
Larne has a wide variety of Social and Community projects and organisations.
AEL COMMUNITY SHED
AEL - Access Employment Limited's Community Shed enables local residents and trainees from AEL to come together to work on various projects, activities and courses including horticulture, woodwork, educational and hobby subjects in a safe and supported environment.
Courses change on a regular basis, you can keep up to date with what's on by following our AEL facebook page or by calling into reception.
32-34 Pound Street, Larne
www.facebook.com/accessemployment.co.uk
JUBILEE FARM
Jubilee is a Christian creation care organisation. We promote care farming, community-supported agriculture (CSA), & conservation education with people of all beliefs. The 1st community owned farm in NI. Open by appointment & for click & collect shopping
We provide Farm Tours, Educational Visit Tours, Speaker Events, Workshops & our farm produce on the online shop facility. You can also Volunteer to help at Jubilee Farm.
The Farm is not open to the public on a daily basis, it is open by private appointment only & for online farm shop click & collect orders.
Jubilee Farm, 50 Glenburn road BT40 3JY Larne
ROC LARNE
ROC (Reedeming - Our - Communities) Larne Action Group seeks to turn our conversation into action & bring about change in the Larne. The charity seeks to empower local people of goodwill to work together for safer, stronger communities.
Our dream is to transform the whole nation from the grassroots through our unique Asset-Based Community Development programme. We work with existing community groups, agencies, local activists and positively motivated residents, helping them discover each other and find new ways to collaborate by pooling resources for the common good.
Emergency Services, helplines and emergency numbers plus weather advice.
EMERGENCY SERVICES:
POLICE SERVICE OF NOTHERN IRELAND
999 or 101
AMBULANCE OR FIRE SERVICE
999 and ask for Ambulance or Fire Service
COASTGUARD
999 and ask for the Coastguard
HELP AND SUPPORT:
FREEPHONE 24 HOUR DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE
LIFELINE
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Here is a list of emergency numbers which are useful to know:
HOUSING EXECUTIVE
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS
NI GAS EMERGENCY SERVICE
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LINE
FLOODING INCIDENT LINE
🌐www.indirect.gov.uk/be-ready-for-emergencies
WEATHER ADVICE
Larne offers a wide range of Holistic and Alternative therapies with talented therapists ready to help you on your journey to healing.
STRESSED LEMONS HOLISTIC THERAPY SERVICE
Stressed Lemons is a holistic therapy service based in Larne. Treatments are available in a peaceful and relaxed, comfortable environment.
Car parking is available at the property or in the free car park in front of Larne and Inver School.
Work is completed on an appointment only basis and a live diary can be accessed for flexibility and freedom of booking.
At your first session you will complete a consulation which enables an understanding of your reasons for having a treament, it is totally confidential and allows for a recommendation based on your needs and expectations.
Therapies provided:
Advanced Reflexology
Child Reflexology (under 18 years old)
Aromatherapy Back Massage
Aromoatherapy Back Massage and Swiss Reflexology
Reflexology with Tui Na Massage
12 Inver Road, Larne, BT40 3BW
DANIELLE DUNSEATH (Energy Healer & Hypnotherapist)
Danielle Dunseat is an energy healer and hypnotherapist based in Larne. Services are available in person and online on Wednesday evenings, all day Friday's and Saturday mornings.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Adults, Children and Teens.
Reike Energy Healing for Women & Children along with Distance Reiki Energy Healing.
Transformational Programmes, Intuitive Guidance, Transofmrational and Mentorship Programmes.
www.danielledunseathhypnotherapy.com
instagram: @danielledunseath
REIKI THERAPY WITH JACQUI
Jacqui provides Breathwork and Meditation at East Coast Salt Therapy, along with Reiki and Angel Healing from her own home in Larne. Jacqui is also the author of children's book, Raggedy and the Squirrel.
Reiki is a Japanese form of alternative energy healing. Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or 'hands-on' healing (where the hands are touching the body) or 'hands-off' (where hands are a few inches from the body) which both channels universal energy through the palms of the practitioner to the patient in order to stimulate emotional and/or physical healing.
Reiki sessions can be done person-to-person or are also available from long-distance via zoom.
Jacqueline also provides Angel Card readings.
www.facebook.com/reikitherapywithjacqui
reikitherapywithjacqui@gmail.com
EAST COAST SALT THERAPY
Salt Therapy (Halotherapy) is an alternative therapy that can help and support a wide range of health problems. It is a natural treatment which uses dry micronized salt to treat various conditions and ailments.
8 Agnew Street, Larne
THE OXYGEN THERAPY CENTRE
High DoseOxygen Treatment (HDOT) involves breathing pure oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressures in an enclosed chamber. This process cause's oxygen to be absorbed by all body fluids and by all body cells and tissies, even those with blocked or reduced flow. This increased flow of oxygen stimulates and restores function of damaged cells and organs, including those of the liver and brain.
Services include:
High Dose Oxygen Therapy
Electromagnetic Therapy
Magheramourne, Larne, BT40 3HT
Bereavement support services and groups available in the Larne area.
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
Cruse Bereavement Care offers information, support and advice to anyone who has been bereaved.
Online resources, support services and telephone and email helplines.
http://www.cruse.org.uk/northern-ireland
LITTLE SNOWDROPS BABYLOSS SUPPORT GROUP GROUP
Little snowdrops baby loss support group Larne is an initiative developed by a local community midwife and two bereaved Larne families, distraught by the lack of support for those tragically affected by still birth and neonatal death in the Larne area.
The initiative aims to promote an informal support group along side a memorial baby garden. Which is located in Greenland Cemetary and free for people to use to remember their loved ones lost.
Both the group and the garden will be open to all families who have been affected by stillbirth and neonatal death regardless of gender, age or religion and regardless of when thier loss occurred.
We hope that this will go some way in overcoming the isolation and stigma associated with baby loss, while offering a safe and supportive enviroment.
littlesnowdropslarne@gmail.com
SANDS UNITED FC
Fantastic Sands United FC Larne provides support through football training for any men who have lost a Grandchild, Brother, Sister, Niece or Nephew and want to play in their memory.
Miscarriage? Stillbirth? Neonatal death?
Have you or your family/friends been affected by any of these heartbreaking realities? Do you want to reach out for support whilst creating a lasting legacy in an angels name? Then maybe we are the team for you.
There is no expectancy to open up, nor is there an expectancy for you to be the best footballer in the world. Just standing alongside someone knowing that they know and they understand how you maybe feeling is enough. A good tackle, scoring a goal or even just stepping on the pitch wearing your Angel's name has proven to help with the grieving process.
We are made up of so many men who have been through so many different circumstances. Men of all different fitness levels and footballing background. We dont discriminate, we are here to break the silence around babyloss!'
Training is on Wednesdays 7-8pm at WELLINGTON REC Training pitch - entrance at Willowbank Rd Larne
£3 (to cover pitch hire).
Get in touch either directly through their Facebook page linked or email to register to attend training.
STRONGER TOGETHER BEREAVED BY SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Stronger Together is a support group established in 2021 to support people bereaved by suicide. It is part of the Communities in Transition project by Extern.
The group offers a relaxed and friendly place to connect with others, offers training and support services plus workshops including complementary therapies.
www.facebook.com/profile?id=100083378130773
LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse is an organisation committed to the prevention of suicide and self-harm; the promotion of positive mental health and the provision of support services to families who have been bereaved due to suicide. They provide counselling services, bereavement support and online resources.
Larne has a fantastic variety of activities for young people.
LARNE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - CLUBS, GROUPS AND MORE
There is an abundance of groups, clubs and activities for all ages and abilities throughout the Larne area. This list is not exhaustive. Please contact individual businesses or groups for further information.
DRAMA CLASSES
GLENS DRAMA GROUP
Glens Drama Group aims to help the young people in the Glens build confidence and make new friends through the expression of drama.
facebook: www.facebook.com/GlensDramaGroup
BROWNIES & RAINBOWS
1st LARNE BROWNIES AND RAINBOWS
St Cedma's Church Hall
Friday evenings -
Rainbows 6pm-7pm
Brownies 7.15-8.30pm
1stlarnebrowniesandrainbows@gmail.com
St Cedma's Church Hall
Church Rd,
Larne,
BT40 3EU
GIRLS BRIGADE/BOYS BRIGADE & CHURCH GROUPS
CRAIGYHILL METHODIST GIRLS BRIGADE
Craigyhill Methodist Church
10 Brustin Brae Road,
Larne.
BT40 2HS.
CRAIGYHILL PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS BRIGADE
Thursday evenings from 7pm
Craigyhill Presbyterian Church
76 Churchill Road,
Larne.
BT40 2EN.
1st LARNE BOYS BRIGADE
located in First Larne Church Hall.
www.firstlarne.org.uk/boys-brigade
First Larne Presbyterian Church
2 Inver Road,
Larne.
BT40 3BW.
5th LARNE GUIDES AND RANGERS
For girls aged 10-18 years.
Wednesday evenings 8-9.30pm
Contact Jennifer on
All Saints Church Hall
Linn Road Larne
BT40 2AH
6th LARNE RAINBOWS
For girls aged 4-7
Wednesday's 5:45pm - 6:45pm in All Saints Church Hall.
Contact :
6thlarnerainbows@gmail.com for further information.
All Saints Church Hall
Linn Road
Larne
BT40 2AH.
1st BALLYGALLY SEA SCOUTS GROUP
Sea Scouts complete the same training as Scout groups with the added advantages of nautical training
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082164210490&sk=about
MUSIC & DANCE
BUTTERFLY DANCE ACADEMY
Ballet classes for children
IDTA ballet classes for ballerinas aged 4 1/2 +
www.facebook.com/ButterflyDanceAcademy
Ballygally Hall,
262 Coast Rd,
Ballygally
BT40 2QX.
NI BALLET SCHOOL
Royal academy of dance ballet classes. Friday afternoons (class time dependent on age) at Larne Bowling and Tennis Club, Glenarm Road, Larne.
Contact Eimear O'Callaghan
ni_balletschool@btinternet.com
www.facebook.com/NIBalletSchool
THE MUSIC YARD
The Music Yard offers music tuition and various classes in Larne. One to one music lessons are available in guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocal, harp and DJing. They also facilitate music wellbeing workshops to different groups within the community.
The Music Yard
Unit 5, Stylux Business Park,
Old Glenarm Rd,
Larne,
BT40 1NQ
THE CLADDAGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
The Claddagh School of Irish Dancing is a cross community dance school in Northern Ireland.
louise.mcmillen1@btinternet.com
www.facebook.com/claddaghdanceschool
ANTRIM COAST DANCE ACADEMY LARNE
Irish dancing classes in the Larne area
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071217716594
KATHRYN STEWART SCHOOL OF HIGHLAND DANCE
Highland dance classes in Larne Rangers Club on Thursdays from 4.30pm for beginners aged 4+ - First class is free. Contact the Facebook page for more details or to register for a place.
We offer dance tuition in Larne to all abilities and genders.
GYMNASTICS
JUNGLENASTIX
Junglenastix is an exercise movement programme teaching mini-gymnastix for both boys and girls.
Candy Le Roux
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068784176105
FOOTBALL
LARNE FOOTBALL CLUB
Football training for various ages and abilities.
www.larnefc.com
Larne Football Club
Inver Park,
Inver Road,
Larne.
BT40 3BW
Larne Lions
END GOAL COACHING
Football coaching for various ages.
WELLINGTON REC FOOTBALL CLUB
WELLINGTON REC YOUTH
Wellington Rec have a youth section for various ages.
Toddler soccer Saturday morning for kids age 3-6
Wellington Rec Football Club
Willowbank Road,
Millbrook,
BT40 2SH.
FUTURE FALCONS FC
The Futuro Falcons Football club is a brand new football club set up for all local boys and girls interested in football we base our session in Larne (Sandy Bay playing fields).
We have recently launched the beginning of our youth academy starting with a boys and girls u7 teams (must be aged 6 or 7 to sign up).
A fantastic way to introduce your child into some football in a team environment. We pride ourselves at the Futuro Falcons for setting high standards in everything we do allowing the players who play for us to learn in a judgement free environment with no fear of making mistakes. Learn from the best young coaches in the local area and do so with a smile on your face.
Young girls are able to inspire from a young age to one day reach our women's senior team.
RUGBY
LARNE RUGBY CLUB
Various youth sessions including Larne RFC minis on Saturday mornings.
Larne Rugby Club
Main Road,
Glynn,
BT49 3HG.
KICKBOXING
DIVERSITY KICKBOXING ACADEMY
Opening Monday & Wednesday evenings at Larne Leisure Centre.
6.30-7.30pm = P2-P7
7.45-9pm = Year 8+ (including adults)
TAEKWON-DO
Adrian Morton Taekwon-do and Little Tiger Cubs
Thursday evenings.
LOCAL BUSINESSES – CHILDREN’S PLAY CENTRES
EMILYS PLAYROOM
A meet and play facility offering imaginative role play for kids and a coffee shop space for parents.
www.facebook.com/EmilysPlayRoom
Unit 51,
Ledcom
Bank Road,
Larne
CHURCH AFTER SCHOOL EVENING CLUBS
LARNE MISSION HALL - BIBLE EXPLORERS
Wednesday evenings 6.30-7.30pm for primary school age children
Larne Mission Hall
Old Glenarm Road,
Larne.
BT40 1TS
LARNE BAPTIST CHURCH - QUEST KIDS CLUB
Bible stories, quizzes, memory verses and different themed nights.
6:30-7:30pm
Friday evenings
Year 1 – Year 7
www.facebook.com/LarneBaptistChurch
Winter and Christmas support, help and guidance.
With the cost of living crisis upon us, it's very important to know where to go to seek help.
Lots of groups, organisations and charities are rallying together to support the community over the long winter months and Christmas period.
Here you will find any projects which will help and support you and your family this winter/Christmas.
WINTER CLOTHING AND TOYS
WINTER COAT PROJECT - ROC LARNE AND MILLBROOK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE/MILLBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Come and pick up your FREE winter coats, scarves gloves and hats.
Preloved, excellent condition donations of toys/gifts for children of all ages are also welcome.
WHERE?
Millbrook Community Centre, Drumahoe Road, Larne, BT40 2PF
WHEN?
Donation times:
Wednesday evenings 7-8pm
Sunday mornings 10-11am
PICK UP TIMES
Saturday 5th November 10:30am-3pm
Tea, coffee and treats also available.
www.facebook.com/MillbrookChurchoftheNazarene
WINTER COAT APPEAL AT LARNE COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE
Larne Community Care Centre are organising a winter coat appeal for local families that need support.
Primary school age coats can be dropped off at LARNE COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE, or Spar Craigyhill at 200 Linn Rd, or Reids Today Local 2 upper Waterloo rd.
Further information on how to get a coat will be posted once they have collected and inspected the coats. Follow their facebook page for further updates:
SUPPORT AND FOOD/CHRISTMAS LUNCHES and DINNERS
FAMILY APPEAL - SALVATIAN ARMY LARNE
Family Appeal application forms are now available for collection from our church on Main Street.
Application forms for this year's family appeal will be available week commencing the 24th October. Please ensure these are correctly completed and returned to us by Friday 2nd December. We cannot guarantee the processing of application forms returned after this date. Thank you.
If you wish to donate to the appeal, please contact us directly. Thank you.
Please call in during our opening hours to collect one. Please ensure all details are completed, with the appropriate signatures, and the form is returned to us by Friday 2nd December.
Please note: The Family Appeal aims to provide supplementary gifts to families enduring difficult circumstances and who have not applied to any other charity for assistance with Christmas gifts and presents. Applicants must be 16 years and under.
Details on how you can support the appeal through the giving of gifts or financial donations will follow soon.
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
We will be hosting Christmas day lunch, and also provide a delivery service to those in Larne. If you would like to join us or have a lunch delivered, please contact us directly. Thank you.
THE OLDERFLEET BAR AND LOUNGE - CHRISTMAS LUNCHES
With the Cost of Living Crisis & the increase in Gas & Electric, this Winter is going to be so hard for a lot of people.
The Fleet with Help from our Suppliers will be supplying Christmas Lunches for those in Need (alone, older people and those in need of support).
PM their Facebook page directly to organise. Collection available on the 23rd of December 2022.
Send in names of people who would benefit from our Christmas Lunch.
There is a wide range of fantastic Parent and Toddler groups for children and their families.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPS
FIRST LARNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TODDLER GROUP
'We look forward to meeting Larne's newest little people and their carers.'
Wednesday- 10:00-12:00pm
All babies, toddlers and their carers welcome. Drinks provided for adults along with snacks for all.
Donation of £2.00 pre family group requested.
First Larne Presbyterian Church
Inver Road
BT40 3BW
Larne
MUMS & TOTS AT CRAIGYHILL PRESBYTERIAN - CRAIGYHILL PRESBYTERIAN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
'Everybody made welcome and plenty of toys for the kids and coffee for the grown ups.'
Thursdays - 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Getty Halls.
Craigyhill Presbyterian Church
76 Churchhill Road
BT40 2EN
https://www.facebook.com/mumtotsCHPC
LARNE BAPTIST CHURCH P@TCH PARENT AND TODDLERS GROUP
Friday Mornings 10:00-11:30
Larne Baptist Church
Upper Cairncastle Road
BT40 2DU
Larne
https://www.facebook.com/LarneBaptistChurch
LARNE MISSION HALL - PARENTS, TODDLERS AND FRIENDS GROUP
Thursdays 10:00-12:00
Voluntary £1.50 contribution
Larne Mission Hall
Old Glenarm Road
Larne
BT40 1TS
http://www.larnemissionhall.com/
MAGHERAMOURNE PRESBYTERIAN TODDLER GROUP
Thursday's 9.30-11.30
Maghermourne Presbyterian Church
29 Ballylig Road
Larne
BT40 3HZ
https://www.facebook.com/MagheramornePresbyterianChurch
LARNE GOSPEL HALL TODDLER GROUP
Tuesdays 10-12
No booking required
Larne Gospel Hall
58 Curran Road
BT40 1BU
RALOO PRESBYTERIAN MUMS AND TOTS
Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:45am in Raloo Church Halls. There will be a snack for the kids and refreshments for the adults. Cost - a suggested donation of £2.50 per family.
https://www.facebook.com/raloopresbyterian
TOY HOUSE - RODDENSVALE SCHOOL
For families who have children with additional needs aged 0-3 years.
Come along for your little ones to play and grown ups to chat.
Toy house is run and supported by experienced Roddensvale staff and Volunteers.
Toy House operates on select days throughout the school term 2.15pm-3.15pm. Dates for Toy House can be found on the school website:
confirm Becky for further details or to confirm your attendance by contacting:
www.facebook.com/RoddensvaleSchool
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This list is not exhaustive, please check each individual group for information and guidance.