Active Life - January 2016

Antrim and Newtownabbey Leisure Magazine

January 2016

Active Life

fun • health fitness • activities

Active Life | January 20162

Get E-FitFitness classes are a great way to get active and keep fit, with the added help and motivation of our fully qualified fitness coaches. With a wide range of fitness classes available there is something to suit everyone, from the first time beginners to the fitness fanatics!

Easy online booking You can book classes online at a time that is convenient to you!

Simply click on the leisure centres page and then online leisure bookings.You can also book into any of our fitness classes by contacting your nearest leisure centre. Contact details can be found on the back page.

You can also access information on all of our offers and classes on the Council website by leisure centre.

Discount on ClassesActivity and concession memberships are available, offering discount on our classes (qualifying criteria applies for the concession membership).

Selected classes are also included in the monthly gym membership. Details of our gym membership options can be found on page 6.

Register for online booking at www.antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/leisure

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Contents4 No more excuses…

6 New Year New You!

7 Top tips!

20 Have your say survey

13 Swimming

16 Get Active at Glengormley Pavilion!

17 What’s on in your local Community Centre

18 Outdoor activities

14 Swing into Spring

15 New multi activity sports hub in Antrim

10 Kids’ activities

12 Birthday parties

8 Inclusive clubs and activities

9 Plan your Easter activities early

Welcome to Active Life, your leisure magazine full of ideas to get you moving this New Year.

In this edition we have lots of tips and advice as well as places where you can get active and have a bit of fun. Come and join us, regardless of your age or ability.

If you have any ideas how we could develop or improve our leisure programme then let us know.

We hope you enjoy this magazine and if you, or someone you know, would like the magazine in a different format please contact us on T 028 9446 3113 E [email protected]

Welcome

22 Contacts


I am too tiredBelieve it or not being active will help give you more energy.

I’ve missed a session, I’ll never get back on track This happens to everyone. Just give it another go, it won’t take long to get you back to where you were.

I don’t have timeOrganise your day and prioritise a short time to do something you enjoy.

The weather is too bad to exercise It doesn’t have to be outside but if you are self-conscious, layer up and put a hat on.

It’s hard work Start off gradually and build up.

4 Article adapted from www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/overcoming-the-barriers-to-exercise

No more excuses…We all know that exercise is good for your physical health, but did you know it can benefit your mental health too?

Dr Clare Stevinson, a lecturer in exercise psychology, explains the science of why exercise is good for our brains. “When mood state is studied before and after exercise, negative feelings such as depression, tension, confusion and fatigue all drop and there is a sharp rise in energy.”

Research has shown that exercise releases chemicals into the brain that make you feel good - boosting self-esteem, helping you concentrate as well as sleep, look and feel better.

“Tackling something and achieving success can produce a real mental boost”, Clare explains. “You’ve mastered something you didn’t necessarily think you’d be able to do. That gives you a self-confidence that transfers into other aspects of life which is very important for your mental health.”

Despite all this, it is often our brains rather than our bodies that let us down. Whatever it is that’s stopping you from getting out there and having a go, it might not be as much of a barrier as you think.

So what’s stopping you?

Check out our Couch to..Programmes and classes to help get you started.


Just get moving! There are a number of programmes and classes on offer that will help to get you from the couch to feeling better.

All of these activities are designed for beginners and are tailored to people who have never or rarely exercised before.

ProgrammeLeisure Centre

Day & Time Start date

Couch to 5kPerfect for those who would love to run but never have

Antrim Forum Mon & Wed 7-8pm

25 January

Crumlin Wed 6.30-7.30pm

Sat 10.30-11.30am

6 January

V36 At the Valley

Tues & Thur 7.30 – 8.30pm

19 January

Couch to ZumbaExercise class with lots of fun and dancing

Ballyearl Mon 7.30-8.15pm 4 January

Crumlin Wed 8-9pm 6 January

Couch to CoreCombination of activities including Yoga, Pilates, Spin and Kettlebells

Crumlin Sun 11am-12pm 10 January

Couch to Family Fitness (age 13+)Parent and childrens’ circuits class

Antrim Forum TBC 4 January

Couch to SpinIndoor cycling that will make you all over body fit

Valley Wed 7.30-8.30pm 6 January

Antrim Forum Mon 7-7.45pm 4 January

Couch to YogaA full body workout that will also help to relax your mind

Antrim Forum Thurs 6-7pm 7 January

Couch to KettlebellsA handled weight that will work your whole body

Antrim Forum Fri 7-7.45pm 8 January

Couch to GolfLearn a range of fundamental skills including iron play, driving, chipping and pitching

For more information see page 14

Allen Park Mon 7-8pm

Tues 7-8pm

Thurs 11am-12pm

25 January

For more information or to book a class see back page for contact details or book online at www.antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk


New You!To kick-start your

new healthy lifestyle, why

not become a member of our fantastic fitness suites? Across the Borough,

we have five superb

leisure centres each

offering a wide range of activities

and facilities to help you get fit and active! There are plenty of membership options and activities on offer, with something to suit everyone!

Membership options (PRICES PER mONTH)5 Centre membershipIncludes Antrim Forum, Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres:

Adult £31.70 Youth Plus £26 (age 16-20) Concession £18*

4 Centre membershipIncludes Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres:

Adult £26 Youth Plus £21.40 (age 16-20) Concession £18*

Crumlin Leisure Centre membership only

Adult £22 Youth Plus £18 (age 16-20) Concession £18*

Memberships include Unlimited use of the fitness suites

Unlimited use of health suites and swimming pools in Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres

Free selected classes with 7 day advance booking

Free induction and personalised fitness programme

No contract and no joining fee**

* Over 60s and qualifying criteria apply

** 3 month membership or non-renewal within 1 month is subject to £15 administration charge.

How to joinIf you are interested in taking out a fitness membership, please contact your nearest leisure centre to book an appointment with one of the membership advisors, who will be happy to help. Contact details can be found on the back page. For information on how to book classes go to page 2 or visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

Don’t Forget!Our newly refurbished Ballyearl Fitness Suite is now open. It now offers a range of new equipment including TRX

cables, sand bags as well as

an increased muscular strength endurance section with additional

free weights.

New Year

date for your diary

Crumlin Leisure Centre 1st Birthday Family Fun Day, 12-5pm

Saturday 30 January


Top tips!

1 Make long term lifestyle changes not short term fixes.

2 Curb your sweet tooth and improve your eating habits: food is your fuel for exercise!

3 Increase your water intake to at least 8 glasses per day.

4 Make sure you are getting your 5-a-day.

5 Find a fitness friend – you can motivate each other!

6 Make sure you have comfy foot wear to start your exercise regime.

7 Pick your perfect workout tunes for your music player: go with any music that you find uplifting.

8 Rely on your clothes size not your

weight to track your progress: exercising builds muscle and muscle weighs more than fatty tissue.

9 Take out a membership with one of our centres, pick activities that you enjoy and get going!

10 Rest and read: ensure you are getting adequate rest between sessions and that you improve your knowledge on your new lifestyle choices.

RememberConsistency is the key!

To help you get off to a good start in 2016, we have put together our Ten Top Tips for a healthier lifestyle!

New to exercise?

See page 5 for our new Couch to…

classes and programmes.


Inclusive clubs and activitiesThe Council has lots of sport and physical activity programmes for all ages that promote inclusivity and encourage participation for all, regardless of ability or disability.

To help you decide if a programme or activity is suitable for you, please feel free to contact our individual centres for more information.

Below are a number of independent inclusive

clubs that may be of interest…

Antrim ForumKnights Wheelchair Basketball Club (Adults & Children)

Ulster Barbarians

Wheelchair Rugby Club

(Adults)

Sixmile Leisure Centre

Sixmile Sharks - Swimming (Children)

Stiles Community Centre Antrim Special Olympics Basketball Club (Adults & Children)

Valley Leisure CentreWheelchair Football Club (Under 18s)

Newtownabbey Kickers Football Club (Under 18s)

Newtownabbey Racers - Athletics (Under 18s)

DisabledGo’s website DisabledGo is an independent organisation that provides detailed information on accessing places you may wish to visit. They send their specially trained surveyors to visit each of the sites to ensure information provided is consistent and accurate. Their surveyors ask questions that you as a visitor may find practical and helpful.

A number of Council facilities are already listed on the site and we aim to increase this over time.

Go on, give it a go… www.disabledgo.com

Information the way you want it…If you or someone you know would benefit from getting Council information in a different format, such as large print, braille or audio, then please let us know.

T 028 9446 3113 E [email protected]

You can also avail of the Browsealoud facility on our website which reads the website information out loud.

Just click on the icon and hover over the page.

www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

Easter InfernoAn exciting sport and physical activity programme for boys and girls age 4-14 years. It features activities such as martial arts, urban rebounding, street dance and cheer, mini Olympics and orienteering.

Antrim ForumTuesday 29, Wednesday 30 & Thursday 31 March

Crumlin Leisure CentreWednesday 30 & Thursday 31 March

Age 4-7: 9.30am-12pm or 1-3.30pm Age 8-14: 1-3.30pm

Cost £8 per day (£21 for 3 days). Discount available for families booking 2 or more children at the same venue. Registration forms will be available from 1 March 2016.

For more information or to register your details on our mailing list contact E [email protected]

Sport Relief MileBe part of one of the UK’s biggest

fundraising events and take part in our Sport Relief Mile events:

Antrim Lough Shore Park Sunday 20 March, 1.30pm

V36 At the ValleySunday 20 March, 9.30am

You can choose to walk, jog or run the 1,3 or 6 mile routes while

enjoying some of the Borough’s scenic countryside. There will be lots of family entertainment and activities taking place throughout the day.

For more information or to register log onto www.sportrelief.com

Swimming Crash CoursesIntroduce your child to swimming or help improve their water confidence in time for summer holidays with our 5 day swimming crash courses. Each lesson lasts 30 minutes and is suitable for age 4+.

Antrim ForumMonday 28 March – Friday 1 April

IFA Football CampsOpen to boys and girls, age 5-14, these camps provide a fantastic opportunity to have fun outdoors, learn new football skills and meet new friends.

Wednesday 30, Thursday 31 March & Friday 1 April, 10am-1pm.

For venues, more information or to book a place, log onto www.irishfaholidaycamps.com

Easter Parties£5 per child. Activities include soft play session, arts & crafts, face painting and lots more. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information or to book contact:

Valley Leisure CentreThursday 24 March, 1.30-4pm E [email protected]

Antrim ForumSaturday 26 March, 1.30-4pm E [email protected]


Plan your Easter activities early


There’s lots to keep your kids active this new year!

Activ8 Wildcats ClubAge Venue Day & Time Start date

Age 3-9 Valley Leisure Centre Wednesday, 4.00-5.15pm 20 January

Age 3-4 Antrim Forum Thursday, 2.30-3.20pm 21 January

Age 3-4 Crumlin Leisure Centre Thursday, 2.30-3.20pm

Age 5-8 Antrim Forum Thursday, 3.30-4.20pm

Age 5-8 Crumlin Leisure Centre Thursday, 3.00-4.20pm

Age 3-9 Sixmile Leisure Centre Thursday, 4.00-5.15pm

DodgeballAge Venue Day & Time Start date

Age 8-14 Crumlin Leisure Centre Monday, 4.00-5.00pm 18 January

Age 8-14 Valley Leisure Centre Thursday, 4.00-5.00pm 21 January

FootballAge Venue Day & Time Start date

Age 5-8 Neillsbrook Community Centre

Monday, 5.00-6.00pm 4 January

Age 9-12 Neillsbrook Community Centre

Monday, 6.00-7.00pm

Age 5-8 Crumlin Leisure Centre

Tuesday, 3.45-4.45pm 5 January

Age 9-12 Crumlin Leisure Centre

Tuesday, 5.00-6.00pm

Age 5-8 Glengormley Pavilion Wednesday, 5.15-6.00pm 6 January

Age 9-12 Glengormley Pavilion Wednesday, 6.00-6.45pm

Age 5-8 Sixmile Leisure Centre Thursday, 3.45-4.30pm 7 January

Age 9-12 Sixmile Leisure Centre Thursday, 4.30-5.15pm

Age 5-8 Antrim Forum Friday, 3.45-4.45pm 8 January

Age 9-12 Antrim Forum Friday, 5.00-6.00pm

Kids’ Activities


Gymnastics *NEW*Age Venue Day & Time Start date

Pre-school Sixmile Leisure Centre Monday, 1.45-2.30pm 4 January

Pre-school Sixmile Leisure Centre Monday, 2.30-3.15pm

Age 5-8 Sixmile Leisure Centre Monday, 3.30-4.30pm

Age 5-8 Sixmile Leisure Centre Monday, 4.30-5.30pm

Parent & Toddler Glengormley Pavilion Monday, 11.00-11.45am 4 January

Parent & Toddler Crumlin Leisure Centre Wednesday, 12.45-1.30pm 6 January

Waiting lists are held for current Gymnastics at Antrim Forum, Crumlin Leisure Centre and Neillsbrook Community Centre. Please contact the centres directly to add your child’s name.

Other activitiesActivity Age Venue Day & Time Start date

FUNdamental Sportshall Athletics

Age 4-12 Antrim Forum Wednesday, 4.00-5.00pm

6 January

Indoor Tennis Age 8-14 Valley Leisure Centre Monday, 3.45-4.45pm

18 January

Rugby & Homework Club

Age 8-14 Valley Leisure Centre Thursday, 3.30-5.00pm

21 January

Sprocket Rocket Age 8-14 Valley Leisure Centre Friday, 4.00-5.00pm

22 January

DanceA wide range of dance classes, suitable for 2-18 years, take place throughout the week at the following venues:

Antrim Forum Ballyearl Leisure Centre Crumlin Leisure Centre

Sixmile Leisure Centre Stiles Community Centre Valley Leisure Centre

Neillsbrook Community Centre

For more information including prices or to book a place on any of

the above programmes, please contact the centres directly, see the back page for details or visit

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

How to bookFor more information or to book a birthday party, please contact the relevant centre. Contact details can be found on the back page or visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure


Our leisure and community centres across the Borough offer fantastic facilities and activities to help celebrate your child’s big day!

Soft Play PartyChoose from Caveman

Capers at Antrim Forum or Playzone at Valley Leisure Centre. Party includes soft play session, party room and choice of party food.

Cost £8.50 per child.

Ten Pin PartyBowl your way to an outer space party with ten pin bowling, party room and choice of party food at

Antrim Forum. Cost £8.50 per child.

Bouncy Castle PartyParty Rooms are available

for self-catering. Available at Crumlin Leisure Centre, Muckamore Community Centre, Sixmile Leisure Centre or Stiles

Community Centre.

Football PartyKick off your child’s birthday party

with a fun-filled day of football! Available at Antrim Forum,

Crumlin Leisure Centre, Muckamore Community Centre, Neillsbrook Community Centre or Valley Leisure Centre.

Indoor Activity PartyHave a blast of a time with our indoor activity party which includes a choice of indoor activities at Antrim Forum or Crumlin Leisure Centre. Party Food is also available at Antrim Forum, or self-catering at Crumlin.

Pool PartyParty includes use of swimming pool for 1hr, followed by party room and choice of party food at Antrim Forum. Cost £8.50 per child.

Disco/Movie PartyBring your own music or movie to Crumlin Leisure Centre and we supply everything else.

Birthday parties


SwimmingWhether you are looking for a relaxing swim or fun for all the family, swimming is the perfect activity to please everyone! Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres all have swimming facilities including:

* Open 1-4pm Saturday & Sunday.

Please Note: Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

TimetablesSwimming timetables are available online or at Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centre receptions. Don’t forget to pick one up on your next visit!

Swimming LessonsIf you would like to learn how to swim, Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres all offer swimming lessons for adults, as well as children.

For more information on the swimming facilities or activities that are on offer, please contact the relevant leisure centre, details can be found on the back page or visit www.antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk/leisure

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Swing into SpringInterested in golf?Come along and enjoy the challenge of Council’s two top class golfing facilities within the Borough.

Allen ParkThis 18-hole Par 72 course is located a short distance from Antrim Town and includes a fully floodlit driving range and synthetic practice areas.

BallyearlSituated on the Doagh

Road, this 9-hole Par 3 course is suitable for all skill levels and boasts a floodlit driving range with five right handed and two double sided tee systems.

Open to everyone Open 7 days a week,

both courses are open to members and non-members

and offer flexible easy payment options to suit individual requirements. Dual membership packages are also available, giving full access to both courses.

Junior GolfThe recently formed Antrim Junior Golf Club now boasts over 40 members who play regularly in weekly competitions on the shortened course at Allen Park.

All junior membership packages offer full access to both Allen Park and Ballyearl golf courses.

Never played before?Why not take part in the new Couch to Golf programme at Allen Park.

Suitable for both men and women, this specially designed course by PGA Professional Peter McCarroll will guide you from the very start of golf.

Weeks 1-6Learn a range of fundamental skills including iron play, driving, chipping and pitching.

Weeks 7-9Practice time to get ready for the golf course.

Week 10 & 11Get out onto the course with Peter to test out your new skills.

Getting startedBegins 25 January at Allen Park, class times are: Monday 7.00-8.00pm Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm or Thursday 11.00am-12.00pm

All equipment will be provided. Course costs £40.

PGA ProfessionalBallyearl also benefits from the services of a full time PGA Golf Professional. As well as operating the golf shop, Richard

Johnston is on hand to advise on all your golfing needs

offering lessons and one-to-one tuition.

For contact details see back page or visit www.antrimand newtown abbey.gov.uk


New multi activity sports hub in Antrim

Work is well underway at Allen Park Centre in Antrim to transform it into a multi activity sports hub.

The existing driving range has been completely modernised and is now open to the public. As well as new golf matting, the range also features a new roof, internal lighting and carpeted bays. The former brick dividers have been replaced with hanging netted dividers, providing a modern and open practice space to absorb the shock of the ball and club strike. A high rise

protective fence has also been installed on both sides

of the range to catch any

wayward balls

and

new target green areas have been positioned at various yardages along the range.

A new large coaching bay, ball washing facility and ball dispensing area are due for completion later in 2016 and will form part of the connection to the new building.

In addition to the upgraded driving range, the £4.5 million development also includes:

A new full size sports hall, meeting room, changing room and a reception area

Three outdoor 3G pitches suitable for football, rugby and gaelic sports

Refurbished clubhouse and restaurant

Extended car park with more coach and disabled parking facilities

During construction works, there will be full access to the golf course with some restriction to the practice areas.

See back page for contact details if you want to find out more about the new facilities coming soon or visit www.antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure


Getting active in Glengormley has never been easier with the new look Glengormley Pavilion in Lilian Bland Community Park. Located between the Carnmoney Road and Ballyclare Road, this Centre has recently had a £600k refurbishment and now offers a range of new classes and activities. For the fitness enthusiast why not try the power hoop class or relax and unwind with a yoga class. There is something for everyone with the new Fit and Active Club for Over 50s and for the children, activities such as toddler gymnastics, Glengormley strikers or even children’s birthday parties with self-catering kitchens are all on offer. A number of clubs and groups also use the Pavilion as their base; Lagan Camerata and Una Voice Choir, Acting up Drama, Seniors Forum, Little Kickers football and Slimming World. Do you know of a club, class, group or association that would like to use the Pavilion building?

What’s on offer? 3 multifunctional rooms -

one with AV equipment

2 kitchen areas suitable for self-catering

Free WIFI

Outdoor grass lawn bowling rink – home to Glengormley Lawn Bowling Club

Set in Lilian Bland Community Park with grass pitch areas, children’s play area, multi-use games area and outdoor performance areas

Free parking and easy access.

Ideally located at the heart of the Glengormley, it’s the ideal location with lots to offer.

For more information on classes available see page 17 or to book the facility contact T 028 9034 0137 www.antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk/hire

Get Active atGlengormley Pavilion!

fun • health • fitness • activities

What’s on in your local Community Centre

The Council owns a number of community centres and pavilions across the Borough and provides a varied programme of activities. These activities are open to all and there are plenty of opportunities for you to try something new.

Ballyduff, Monkstown, Rathfern and Whiteabbey Community Centres are also owned by the Council and managed independently by local community groups. For more information log onto www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

StilesTuesday Powerhoop

9.30–10.30am 16+ Friday Fit & Active (over 50s)

10.30am–12pm

Neillsbrookmonday Strikers 5–7pm 5+ yrsTuesday Street Dance

4.30–9pm 5yrs–15yrs Wednesday Fit & Active (over 50s)

10–11.30amAltitude Dance 3.30–5.30pm 5+ yrsJu Jitsu* 6–9pm 5+ yrs

Thursday Gymnastics 1pm–6.30pm 3–8yrsLine Dancers* 8–9pm 16+

Friday Irish Dance* 3.45–5.45pm 3+ yrs

Saturday Gymnastics 9.30am–2pm 3–8yrs

muckamoreThursday Tiger Cubs Taekwondo*

3–5yrs 4–5pm 5+ yrs 5.30–6.30pm

Friday Tiny tutus (ballet)* 3–5pm 18mths–5yrs

GreystoneWednesday Yoga 8–9.30pm 16+

RathenrawWednesday Women’s Boot Camp

7–9pm 16+Thursday Ju Jitsu*

6.30–9pm 5yrs +Sunday Ju Jitsu* 1

2.30–3pm 5yrs +

Parkhallmonday Irish Dance* 6–9.30pm

3yrs+Wednesday Irish Dance 6–9.30pm

3yrs +Friday Doogan Dance School*

3–5pm 4yrs +Friday Ballet* 5–7pm 4yrs +Saturday Irish Dance*

10am–1pm 3yrs +

Glengormley Pavilionmonday Parent & Toddler

Gymnastics 11–11.45amFit & Active (over 50s) 2–3.30pmLittle Kickers 5–6pm 18 months–5 yrsYoga* 6.15pm–7.45pm 16+

Tuesday Senior Citizen’s Forum Boccia* 10am–12pmActing Up Drama Class* 5–6pmPowerhoop 6-6.45pm 16+

Wednesday Zumba Gold (over 50s) 12–1pmSenior Citizen’s Forum Tai Chi* 1.45–3.15pmStrikers 5.15–6pm 5yrs–8yrs 6.00–6.45pm 8yrs–12yrs

Sunday Little Kickers* 3pm–5pm 18 months–5 yrs

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For more information contact the centres directly, see back page for details.

* Independent clubs based at Council facilities.

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SixmileLeisure Centre

Toome Randalstown

Antrim Forum& Stadium

Civic CentreAllen Park

Crumlin Leisure Centre

ToomeLinear Park

HazelbankPark

JordanstownLoughshore

RandalstownForest

NeilsbrookRiver Path

Tardree Forest

Wallace Park

Six MileWater Park

Mill RaceTraIl

LoughShorePark

Rea’s Wood

Crumlin Glen

New MossleyWoodland Walk

V36

MonkstownWood

Three MileWater Park

CarnmoneyHill


Outdoor activitiesWalking TrailsAntrim Loughshore 2 miles

Carnmoney Hill 3 miles

Crumlin Glen 1.8 miles

Hazelbank*

Jordanstown Loughshore*

mill Race Trail 1.6 miles

monkstown Wood

New mossley 1.2 miles

Newtownabbey Way* 4.3 miles

Randalstown 1.7 miles

Randalstown Forest 2.5 miles

Rea’s Wood 1.6 miles

Six mile Water 3.8 miles

Six mile Water Park 1.2 miles

Tardree Forest 2.5 miles

Three mile Water 1.3 miles

Toome Canal 1.2 miles

Valley Park 1.4 miles

Cycle TrailsAntrim Town Loop 4.5 miles

Lough Neagh Trail total 113 miles

Lower Bann Cycle Way total 45 miles

Newtownabbey Way 4.3 miles

ParkrunsFree 5K runs every Saturday morning at 9.30am

Antrim Lough Shore Park

V36 At the Valley, Newtownabbey

Canoe TrailsLower Bann – access and egress point at Toome Canal (36 miles)

Lough Neagh – access and egress points at Toome Canal and Antrim Lough Shore Park (90 miles)

Six mile Water river – access and egress points in Antrim Town (Muckamore to Lough Neagh)

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Running

Cycling

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For more information please log onto www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or E [email protected]

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* Part of the Newtownabbey Way

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Ballyearl Arts &Leisure Centre

MossleyMill

BALLYCLARE

GLENGORMLEY

SixmileLeisure Centre

Toome Randalstown

Antrim Forum& Stadium

Civic CentreAllen Park

Crumlin Leisure Centre

ToomeLinear Park

HazelbankPark

JordanstownLoughshore

RandalstownForest

NeilsbrookRiver Path

Tardree Forest

Wallace Park

Six MileWater Park

Mill RaceTraIl

LoughShorePark

Rea’s Wood

Crumlin Glen

New MossleyWoodland Walk

V36

MonkstownWood

Three MileWater Park

CarnmoneyHill

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Canoeing

Running

Cycling

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Fishing


FishingA Rod Licence is required (age 12 and over) for all fishing, additional permit may be required.

COARSE FISHINGSix mile Water River (from Antrim Forum to Lough Neagh) - available seasonally. No Sunday fishing.

River Bann – all year round.

GAmE FISHING From 1 March to 31 October.

mossley mill Fishery - exclusively brown trout, tickets online.

Crumlin River - Flows through Crumlin Glen to enter Lough Neagh. Disabled platforms at Crumlin Glen.

Lower Bann – Fish from the sluice gates at Toome.

River maine - Enters Lough Neagh south of Randalstown and flows through the Shane’s Castle Demesne.

Six mile Water River - Enters Lough Neagh at Antrim town. No Sunday fishing.

Key

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Canoeing

Running

Cycling

OutdoorGym

Fishing


Leisure Centre MembershipAntrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is continually trying to improve its facilities and services for ratepayers and as part of that process we are always interested in the views and opinions of our residents. We want to know what you think of having a Kids or Family Membership for our leisure centres. Please take a few moments to fill in the survey below and tell us what you think.

Please return it to: Freepost RTLJ-KAZB-ERRS, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Customer Services, Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA

Alternatively, complete the survey online at www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/surveys

Closing date to receive completed entries is Friday 29 January 2016.

1. Do you use any of the Council’s Leisure Centres (please tick all that apply)

n Antrim Forum n Ballyearl n Crumlin n Sixmile n Valley

If no, please go to question 6.

2. Which of the following best describes your usage

n Activity Card member

n Crumlin only membership

n Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile & Valley membership

n All 5 centres membership

n Pay as you go

n Member of a sports club

n only go to supervise/accompany children

Other (please specify)

3. Do you go to the leisure centres by yourself or with others? (Please tick all that apply)

n By myself n With partner/spouse/friends n With my children

4. If you go with your children, please state how many fit into the following age categories?

n 0-5 years n 6-11 years n 12-16 years

5. Please state what activities your children participate in at the leisure centre?

n Swimming n Soft Play n Ten Pin Bowling (Antrim Forum only)

n Activities e.g. Gymnastics, Wildcats, Football, Dance (please state which activities)

6. Please state what other activities, if any, either you or your children attend outside the leisure centres? e.g. dance, drama, parks and playgrounds

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7. How much on average per month, per child do you spend on leisure/entertainment activities (including leisure centres)?

n £0-15 n £16-25 n £26-35 n £36-50 n £51+ We are considering a Kids Membership that would include children’s activities at Council’s leisure centres e.g. swimming pool, badminton, squash, ten pin bowling, soft play. The membership would include up to 4 children up to the age of 16, living at the same address. This would not include any sport specific programmes e.g. swimming lessons, golf or activities run by external clubs/organisations.

8. Would you be interested in a Kids membership?

n Yes n No If yes, how much per month would you be willing to spend on a Kids Membership? £

Do you have any comments regarding a Kids Membership?

We are considering a Family Membership that would include parents and children’s activities at Council’s leisure centres. The membership would include up to 2 adults and 4 children up to the age of 16, living at the same address. This would not include any sport specific programmes e.g. swimming lessons, golf or activities run by external clubs/organisations.

9. Would you be interested in a Family membership?

n Yes n No

If yes, how much per month would you be willing to spend on a Family Membership?

n £0-15 n £16-25 n £26-35 n £36-50 n £51+

Do you have any comments regarding a Family Membership?

10. How can we improve our Council’s leisure centres?

Prize drawWhen you have completed the survey and your details below, post to the Freepost address on page 20.

Name

Address

Postcode

Daytime telephone number

Email

Thank you for completing this surveyFor competition rules please visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/competitionrules or these can be posted on request, please T 028 9034 0034.

ContactsAllen Park, AntrimT 028 9442 9001 E [email protected]

Antrim Forum T 028 9446 4131 E [email protected]

Ballyearl Leisure Centre, NewtownabbeyT 028 9084 8287 E [email protected]

Crumlin Leisure CentreT 028 9445 2733 E [email protected]

Sixmile Leisure Centre, BallyclareT 028 9334 1818 E [email protected]

Valley Leisure Centre, NewtownabbeyT 028 9086 1211 E [email protected]

Stiles Community CentreT 028 9446 7862 E [email protected]

Neillsbrook Community CentreT 028 9447 2595 E [email protected]

muckamore Community CentreT 028 9446 3208 E [email protected]

Greystone Community CentreT 028 9446 8175 E [email protected]

Rathenraw Community CentreT 028 9446 0781 E [email protected]

Parkhall Community CentreT 028 9446 2519 E [email protected]

Glengormley PavilionT 028 9034 0137 E [email protected]

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Active Life - January 2016