Whitehead Community Association News
April: What’s on Whitehead
Please note new format: Events have been separated into clubs/events that happen weekly and then one off events.
Cups and Crumbs
Whiteheader, Charmayne Milliken, is running the London Marathon in April and supporting Marie Curie. This Saturday 5th April call in and support this great cause
Whitehead History Group
The next Whitehead History Group talk- Rocks and Quarries: Construction and Destruction of Whitehead. Tuesday 1st April 7.30pm in Whitehead Methodist Church Dobson- Girvan Hall.
Occasion Wear Sale with Community Closet
Join us on March 14th between 7 to 9pm for a shopping night of occasion wear. Have a glass of wine and peruse the great
Whitehead Easter Road Race 2025
Join Us for the Historic Whitehead Easter Road Race – Easter Monday, 21 April 2025! Be part of history at Northern Ireland’s longest-standing road race!
February: What’s on Whitehead
From sports clubs to craft fairs– find out What’s on in Whitehead this month.
Make it together
Our lovely local, Tina, has been running this group for a year now! No pressure group to craft and chat with friends. 1st Wednesday of
Remembering Susie and Gillian McGivern
The latest addition to King’s Road. Today, 18th January 2025, Declan McGivern has installed a bench outside The Whitehead Centre in tribute to his wife
Community Closet
Community Closet is looking for eager volunteers to join them in keeping Whitehead’s only charity/thrift and clothes shop open and thriving! Do you have a
Music and Mind Winter Sit Out
The team at Music and Mind were pleased to handover £3,045 to the Salvation Army in Belfast. This was collected during the sit out at
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.
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
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WHITEHEAD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NOTICE TO MEMBERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 2022 AT 7PM The McGuigan Suite Whitehead Community Centre 20 Balmoral Avenue Whitehead