Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

Residents in Dromore, come along to Dromore Town Hall on Tuesday 4 September at 7pm to find out more about the plans for the new play park in your area. The public meeting will give you a chance to join the discussion on the possible play park location as well as the equipment, layout and design.

The beautiful surroundings of Lurgan Park will be filled with the fabulous sounds of the Martello Jazz Band, Ireland's top traditional jazz band on Sunday 9 September. The band will be playing from 2pm-5pm, so why not bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with the fresh New Orleans and Dixieland jazz sounds!

Would you like to trade at one of the Twilight Markets taking place in Portadown, Lurgan and Banbridge this November? The festive season will commence with light switch on’s and market events. We invite you to follow the link below and complete the application form before the deadline of 12noon on Friday 7th September 2018. For full information and how to apply go to www.bnlproductions.co.uk/abctwilight or tel: 028 38323793.

Young people aged 12 – 17 years have the chance to drop into the FREE Sportz and Beatz Zone from 7.30 – 9.30pm in Portadown People’s Park for one final time this summer on Friday 31 August. Come along have fun with friends, enjoy good music and exercise all at the same time, plus refreshments will be on offer! More at https://bit.ly/2Kbe495

City of Armagh Rugby Club will host a Festival of Mini Rugby to celebrate Dr Rory Best OBE’s Freedom of the Borough on Sat 8th September, 10am-12pm, Palace Grounds, Armagh.
Mini Rugby teams from across the borough and neighbours made up of primary 5, 6 and 7 school children will participate in the festival including Portadown Panthers who will play an exhibition match at 10am followed by teams from City of Armagh Rugby Club, Banbridge RFC, Dromore Rugby Club, Lurgan Rugby Club, Portadown Rugby Football Club, Dungannon Rugby Football Club and Monaghan Rugby Club
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Who has been shortlisted for the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Junior Sports Awards 2018? The winners will be announced at a glittering gala event on Friday 28 September 2018 at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre. Find out the nominees at https://bit.ly/2NffUUD

Are you planning a clear out or doing some DIY this Bank Holiday Monday? If so, don’t forget you can recycle your waste at one of the borough’s household recycling centres. For details of the centres Bank Holiday opening hours click here: bit.ly/2P34SSN

This year’s annual Bird Fair saw thousands of people flock to Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm to enjoy a final fun family day out before the kids started back to school.

Last Friday we celebrated the MUGA Games event with over 200 young people aged 8-12 from across the Borough came together to celebrate the summer programme. For further information on Sport in the Community Projects contact Sports Development on 02838311687
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In a bid to help local businesses unlock the potential of emerging technologies, we have teamed up with Digital Catapult NI for a special event at Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre on Wed 10 Oct from 9am to 1.30pm. ‘Connect with Tech: Emerging Technologies and Your Business’ offers a unique and exciting opportunity for local businesses, regardless of size or sector, to learn about advanced digital technologies. More at https://bit.ly/2MsHh0Z

Residents in Waringstown, come along to Waringstown Primary School on Wednesday 29 August at 7pm to find out more about the plans for the new play park in your area. The public meeting will give you a chance to join the discussion on the possible play park location as well as the equipment, layout and design.

Before the kids go back to school, come along to Mourneview Community Centre, Lurgan next Thursday 30 August from 12-2pm for a FREE Play Day filled with old school games, rhymes, art workshops and lots of fun!

There is still time to give us your views on car parking facilities across the borough. Complete our short online survey by Friday 31 August 2018 to help inform how current parking facilities could be further improved to meet the needs of all users. Survey available at https://bit.ly/2LKG3y7

A week long programme of FREE activities kicks off this Saturday at the Brownlow Festival. Running from Saturday 25 August to 1 September and is packed with activities such as a community talent night, movie night, cookery demo and sport at the rec – there is something for everyone! Click bit.ly/2PrIpjC for more info.

Rory Best Rugby Memorabilia Exhibition will open at the Palace, Armagh on Fri 31 Aug, 7-9pm. Some of the most historic & memorable items from the world of rugby will be on display to mark Dr Rory Best OBE’s conferment of the Freedom of the Borough.
The exhibition will include the match ball from the Ireland rugby team’s historic win over the New Zealand All Blacks in Chicago in 2016; Rory’s shirt from the Six Nations Championship Grand Slam winning game against England in 2018; the boots worn by the hooker on his 200th cap for Ulster in 2017 and his captain’s shirt from the Lions game against the Chiefs on the tour of New Zealand in 2017.
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Dig out your dancing shoes for an old-school vintage tea dance in Mourneview Community Centre, Lurgan next Thursday, 30 August from 2-4pm! The free event offers live music, tasty treats and refreshments.