Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
@mea_bc
Official Mid & East Antrim Borough Council X account. Delivering for those who live, work, visit and invest in our area.
π’ Calling all owners of vacant and derelict commercial properties! π’ If you own a vacant or derelict commercial property, please take 5 minutes to fill out the short survey π½ π orlo.uk/HmHcV #MEATownCentres

π Super Saturdays π π Saturday 2 August 2025 π 11am β 12noon π #Carrickfergus Museum π Micahβs Medieval Market π Book online: orlo.uk/ygOu7 Creative Fun for Under Fives! #ExploreMEA

Mid & East Antrim Summer Carnival π Friday 25 July 2025 π 12.30 β 2.30pm π Broadway, #Larne Come along to our Broadway Summer Carnival! There will be plenty of #FREE activities for all the Family! *All children must be accompanied by an adult. #ExploreMEA #RediscoverLarne

threads: Art & Culture Guide The latest edition of 'threads' for summer 2025 is available to read online now! Just visit: orlo.uk/threads_LlFrh Or go to: orlo.uk/2vr6z #MEArts

π· Northern Ireland Photographic Association: Annual Print Exhibition πΈ π Runs until 26 July 2025 π Mid-Antrim Museum, The Braid, #Ballymena ππ» Free admission #MEArts

π Summer Serenades in Mid & East Antrim πΆ Enjoy the sounds of summer with Summer Serenades, free live music performances in locations across Mid & East Antrim. Every Sunday in July and August, 3pm to 4pm. π For where and who is performing visit: orlo.uk/HHZqF

π©π»ββοΈ Are you interested in working in a GP Practice? π¨π»ββοΈ πΉ Information Session: Tues 19 Aug 2025 πΉ Start Date: Tues 9 Sept 2025 REGISTER by Friday 15 August 2025 at: orlo.uk/7kvSr #MEALMP

π° Carrickfergus Before the Castleπ° ππ» Workshop: Celtic Scribe π Saturday 2 August 2025 π 10am - 4pm π Carrickfergus Museum π Book online at: orlo.uk/Celtic_Liq8x #MEAHistory

π’ Larne, have your say! π’ We would like to hear your views on the Nature Recovery Plan, developed for #Larne Town Park. This plan aims to provide a framework to allow both nature and people to enjoy this beautiful park, safely together. Read: orlo.uk/yArdy

π° Carrickfergus Before the Castle π° ππ» Exhibition launch: Carrickfergus Before the Castle π Thursday 24 July 2025 π 7pm π Carrickfergus Museum Exhibition Gallery #MEAHistory

Minister announces greening project for vacant site in Larne orlo.uk/LkPKX @CommunitiesNI

πͺ Carnival Ballymena πͺ Wellington Court - Saturday 16 August 2025 - 11am to 3pm π― Carnival Games π Colourful Characters π¨ Face Painting π Balloon Modelling π Tasty Treats ...and more! π FREE to attend β come one, come all!

β€ Love Parks: Summer Bat Walk β€ β FREE EVENT π Thursday 31 July 2025 π 8pm - 10pm π Glenarm Harbour π Book online at: orlo.uk/dzVCi

Carrickfergus Museum invites you to the launch of βCarrickfergus before the Castleβ orlo.uk/Sfgr2 To book event tickets online visit: orlo.uk/8G0y7

π§π» Classroom Assistant Employment Academy π¦π» Are you interested in a career as a Classroom Assistant? We are offering an intensive one-week Classroom Assistant Academy with support to apply for live, local vacancies. π Contact: [emailΒ protected] #MEALMP

β A Weather Warning in place until 6pm today, with significant heavy rain in some areas β #BeWeatherAware
A heavy rain weather warning in some areas until 6pm today (Mon 21 July). Travel delays, difficult driving conditions, flooding, power cuts possible. Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100. Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain @deptinfra @belfastcc @ANBorough @lisburnccc
ππ» Are you unemployed and aged over 50? ππ» Interested in re-entering employment or further training? 12-week programme to develop confidence & wellbeing. π To register T: 028 7963 1032 or E: [emailΒ protected]

π Book Launch: The Houdini Club π The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII By Mir Bahmanyar π US Rangers Museum, Carrickfergus π Saturday 16 August 2025 π 2pm π FREE but booking required: orlo.uk/Houdini_s034f #MEAHeritage

π³ Tree Planting Grants for Communities π² Free Trees for community groups, schools and all other not for profit organisations. For further information please get in touch with: [emailΒ protected], and we can advise on funding currently available. #MEA4Trees

π¦ Biodiversity University 2025 π¦ π Diamond Jubilee Wood π 5 - 7 Aug π 10am - 12pm π orlo.uk/M0K1o πLarne Town Park π 12 - 14 Aug π 10am - 12pm π orlo.uk/5S2Ex π EcosHub Park π 19 - 21 Aug π 10am - 12pm π orlo.uk/Ro1F7


