What's On
Take a look at Whitehead and all that it has to offer.
What's On
However you want to spend your free time, you can find a class or a club to suit you in Whitehead. A range of weekly classes are held in the Community Centre on Balmoral Avenue, the Pastoral Centre at Lourdes Church on Victoria Avenue, St Patrick’s Parochial Hall on Edward Road, the Brown Memorial Hall on Cable Road and the Methodist Church Hall on Balmoral Avenue.
Whitehead Gaming Group leader releases new board game!
Andrew Brown, who has run local group ‘Wee Gamers’ for 20 years, has created a new family friendly board game. He says, “I was initially
Victorian Street Fair 2024
Whitehead will once again host our famous Victorian Street Fair! Saturday 30th November 2024. Live music, craft and gift stalls, hog roasts, churros, crepes and
October: What’s on Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs- find out What’s on in Whitehead this month-
Granny Square Gathering
Crafty and creative Whiteheaders gathered for a second time to crochet and knit squares. The master plan of community volunteer Marianne, these squares will combine
Books for Sale!
Did you know Whitehead Centre has a mini book shop? Good condition, second hand books are sold for the grand total of 50p a book
Visiting Whitehead?
Whitehead has so much to offer! Find out the most up to date information from Discover Northern Ireland | Visit Northern Ireland | Tourism NI
Whitehead Youth Centre
Whitehead Youth Centre is back open! 1 Castleview Road  Whitehead  BT38 9NA. Juniors P5- P7 are in Tuesdays 6.30pm- 9.00pm Intermediates Year 8 – Year 10 are
The National Autistic Society: Larne and Carrick Branch
The National Autistic Society Larne and Carrick branch. It is located at Lourdes Pastoral Care Centre on Victoria Avenue, Whitehead (The Hub). We are a
Belfast Works Connect: Training Courses Advice Morning
We have been in contact with Belfast Works Connect and they have some great training and resources available and can work in our area. They
Islandmagee Camera Club
Islandmagee Camera Club have their exhibition with us for a week Monday 9th to Saturday 14th September. Call in to see this talented bunch and
Repair Cafe Whitehead
Local resident and volunteer, Jane Robb, talked to us about opening the Repair Cafe in Whitehead following the year anniversary in June. This is what
September: What’s on Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs- find out What’s on in Whitehead this month-
Paul Holmes Art Group Exhibition
Paul Holmes Art Group are exhibiting in Whitehead Exhibition Space this week. Artists include- Paul Holmes, Anne McAlister, Roz Todd, Bill McAlister, Anne Liddle, Magi
Photography Competition Winners
Islandmagee Camera & Digital Imaging Club had a prize giving this morning for their photography competition. 1st Prize for the over 15’s category was taken
Islandmagee Camera Club: Club Members Picture Gallery
Islandmagee Camera Club are currently exhibiting in the Whitehead Centre. The Islandmagee Camera Club meets at Whitehead Bowling Pavilion (across from Whitehead Primary School) on
August Part 2: What’s On Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs- find out What’s on in Whitehead this month.
August: What’s On Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs- find out What’s on in Whitehead this month-
Steve Cheung Exhibition 2024
22nd July 2024- 12 August 2024 Whitehead Centre A group of mixed media works that draw from the artist’s lived experience, the works in
Guided Walking Tours of Blackhead Path
Monday 29th July 10am: Blackhead Path Carpark Tuesday 6th August 3pm: Blackhead Path Carpark Who ate dead birds? Who fished for grapefruit? Find out this
Food and Folk Fest 10th August
12noon: Recreation Grounds, Castleview. A festival highlight- food, music, stall and entertainment guarantees an afternoon of family fun.
Myths and Mindfulness Walk 29th July
Guided walk with Marianne McVey. 1pm Whitehead Centre. Take a dander through Whitehead with stops along the way to appreciate the beauty of our town
David Hume: Festival Talks
The Ordnance Survey Memoirs: County Antrim’s Doomsday Book of the 19th Century: Saturday 27th July 7pm Whitehead Centre Exhibition Space. This talk includes extracts from
Whitehead to Blackhead Lighthouse Cruise
Enjoy a tour of Whiteharbour before departing on a 30 minute cruise to Blackhead Lighthouse with Charter Boats NI. £15 pp. LIMITED SPACES- BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Festival Clean up 28th July
Sunday 28th July: Community Centre Main Hall 6.30pm Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided- all ages. Refreshments provided. Supported by Whitehead Wombles.
Whitehead Summer Show 27th July
Initially, Whitehead Flower Show- it has now expanded to include home industries, crafts and a kids section. 10am- 2pm Community Centre Main Hall Registration:
Crafters’ Market 3rd August
Join us to celebrate local craft for a day of creativity! Buy something handmade, demo a new craft or grab a treat and a cup
E-Bike Tours 31st July & 2nd August
11am Whitehead Centre, 19 Kings Road. A personal e-bike tour of Whitehead, it’s unique enticements and singular history. Designed as an introduction to the town
July: What’s On Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs- find out What’s on in Whitehead this month- July 2024. Link: What’s On July list widescreen c pdf
Whitehead Community Association Annual General Meeting
PDF AGM documentation Whitehead Community Association is holding the Annual General Meeting. Open to all members. Membership forms available at Whitehead Centre, 19 Kings Road.Â
The Annual Whitehead Summer Festival 2023
Click here for the Summer Festival 2023 programme
Victorian Street Fair 2022
We have once again wrapped up another successful Victorian Street Fair. The weather wasn’t on our side this year (has it ever been?!) as
Major Events
Every year WCA aims to deliver 3 annual events in Whitehead. Each of these events is run to foster community spirit and pride in the town.
- The Easter Monday 5-mile Road Race: The road race is the oldest non-champion race in Ireland which has been contested since 1924. The Association has facilitated this event since 2006 which attracts competitive and fun runners from clubs locally and across N.I.
- The Whitehead Festival:Â The festival is run over a 2-week summer period and brings together a wide range of groups and organisations to celebrate the best of Whitehead in a broad spectrum of activities and events.
- The Victorian Street Fair: Established in 2008 and run on the last Saturday in November, the street fair celebrates the heritage of the town with its Victorian theme. Street entertainers, craft and Christmas stalls together with street vendors offer the perfect backdrop to the Christmas lights switch-on.
Community Activities
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Bowling Club
Whitehead Bowling Club consists of an A Team who compete in NIBA Division 1, a B Team who compete in NIBA Division 2, a Ladies Team and also a Veterans Team
Football Club
Whitehead Eagles FC started life in 1976 playing in the Larne & District League.. They now have 2 S
Rowing Club
In January 2019 the first ever independent rowing club in Whitehead was set up. By the middle of 2019, WCRC already had 50 members and had bought its first ODY boat. The club currently operates from the Blackhead car park boat park and owns three Celtic One Design Yawls
Yacht Club
County Antrim Yacht Club in Whitehead is a long established Club for sailing and racing. We are also a RYA Recognised Training Centre.
Tennis Club
Enrich yourself with new impressions, get away from the routine and have fun — you can do all this in whitehead Tennis Club.