ECOS Parkrun Ballymena

What is Ecos parkrun, Ballymena?

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

When is it?

Every Saturday at 9:30am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Ecos Park, Kernohan’s Lane, Broughshane Road, Ballymena, BT43 7QA. See Course page for more details.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Football Feast Tournament Ballymena

Good Relations Week – ‘opportUNITY & uniting people’
Choice Housing & PSNI Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team, in partnership with Glasgow Rangers Football Academy are hosting a free seven aside football tournament on Wednesday 18th September from 7pm to 10pm at Ballymena Showgrounds

Age groups taking part:
8yrs—11yrs
12yrs—15yrs

To register your team/s contact Anne McAllister 07581 006795 or email anne.mcallister@choice-housing.org. Closing date for team registration is 9th September! To request FREE spectator tickets contact the number above! There will be a free BBQ for all those who are attending.

Multi-Ethnic Sports Festival & Legacy Cup “A Celebration of Good Relations Week”

Multi-Ethnic Sports Festival & Legacy Cup “A Celebration of Good Relations Week”

MSCNI Multi-ethnic sports festival and Legacy Cup delivered during Good Relations Week 2024 with the aim to foster inclusivity, promote physical and mental well-being, and provide opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds in Northern Ireland. Through a variety of sports, cultural activities, and educational workshops, the event will celebrate the theme of “OpportUNITY” and contribute to a more cohesive and harmonious society.

Arabic Storytelling and Music

In celebration of Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Crumlin Library is hosting an Arabic Storytelling and Music Workshop. This engaging event invites both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers to explore the rich language and culture through lively storytelling and music. Whether you’re eager to learn more about Arabic traditions or simply want to experience something new, this family-friendly workshop provides a fun and inclusive opportunity to connect with diverse cultural expressions. Join us in celebrating cultural diversity and fostering community connections during this special week.

 

Walking Football Tournament

Teams from across Northern Ireland have gathered in Newtownards for a Walking Football tournament aimed at increasing physical fitness and improving mental wellbeing. Now in its second year, the tournament organised by Glen Men’s Walking Football has benefitted from a Community Involvement Grant worth £3,042.98 from the Housing Executive.

For more information visit: The Housing Executive – News (nihe.gov.uk)

Cuchulainn Initiative: Lurgan Cuchulainns Celebration Event

A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories in July when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games).

The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different community backgrounds through Gaelic Games. The Lurgan Cúchulainn’s, consisting of girls from Lurgan Junior High School, Brownlow Integrated College, and St Ronan’s College, took part in the U16 Girls Competition. Despite being a team made-up of players who had little or no experience playing Gaelic games, the group represented themselves with distinction showing some incredible skills, passion, and teamwork as they came up against established clubs in Britain.

In recognition of their engagement in this programme the group will be hosted for a reception with the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council on Tuesday 19th September.

MSCNI Sports Festival 2023 in Celebration of Good Relations Week

Multi-Ethnic Sports & Cultures N.I. (M.S.C.N.I.) are pleased to deliver our Sports Festival  providing services to support Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME), Refugees and Asylum seekers and neighbouring societies.

The Sports Festival/Legacy Cup 2023 is a split event sports festival where children aged 5-11 years old from ethnic minority backgrounds, new and existing migrant can sample local sports ranging from GAA, Rugby, Hurling, football, basketball, cricket, badminton, and tennis followed by the Legacy Cup from aged 12 plus (Over 40, 39-18, 15-17 and 12-15 years) football tournament between B.A.M.E. youths, Asylum Seekers/Refugees, and neighbouring societies to bring about change in sport and promoting togetherness.

Let’s Connect Championships

Wednesday 20 September
10am-2pm
Valley Leisure Centre

We are thrilled to invite you to the Let’s Connect Championships. A 5-A-Side Football Tournament organised as part of Good Relations Week at the Valley Leisure Centre.

The tournament aims to promote social inclusion, integration, and wellbeing, bringing together asylum seekers, newcomers, community, voluntary and statutory organisations, and Council staff to unite through the spirit of sports and camaraderie.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate unity, diversity, and community through the power of football. Registration is free. Numbers are limited.

Lunch will be provided at the end of the tournament.
To secure your spot or register a team email your details to
goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Deadline for registration Monday 18 September. Please advise of any dietary and /or accessibility requirements.

MSCNI Legacy Cup 2023 in Celebration of Good Relations Week

Legacy Cup is a football festival is celebration of Good Relations Week 2023 with teams from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and local communities coming together. Ages ranging from 15-17years to 40+.

The Legacy Cup aims to develop youths in sports to become future sporting ambassadors of change within Belfast and Northern Ireland and to promote togetherness, build relationships, and create awareness of cultural diversity as our communities continue to grow multiculturally.

The Legacy Cup will also give participants a sense of belonging which will encourage their participation in volunteering in the sport more with a football festival for them to look forward to annually.

Armchair aerobics

Forthspring Inter community Group is hosting an armchair aerobics event to celebrate Good Relations Week 2022 on the 21st September from 10-11am.

This is an opportunity for older people from the Shankill/Woodvale and Clonard areas to come together to enjoy gentle exercise and meet people from different communities.