First Tuesday of the month £5 per head, including light supper Pay on the door Parking at Glenmona main carpark Blue Badge parking at The Old Church Centre Enquiries call 028 2175 1522 or email info@theoldchrhcentre.com
Our regular Tuesday Get Together provides refreshments and activities for over 60's on the second Tuesday of the month. After lunch Stephen O”Hara will be facilitating a reminiscence session so we hope plenty of you will come along to share your memories. You will also be the first to enjoy our exhibition of the Malachy […]
Explore unusual garden planters from mugs to buckets to boxes under the expert guidance of Don Kerr. Feel free to bring along some containers if you like (nothing too big) so we can explore ideas of what to plant in them. Originally from the Coleraine area, Don Kerr was inspired by a Great Aunt who […]
Join Happy Minds Grateful Hearts for an all inclusive full day retreat in the Old Church Centre. The day will consist of an array of restorative and relaxing activities and practices outdoors in nature and indoors to replenish your mind, body and soul. This will include mindful movement, meditation & breathwork, mindful walk/hike, sea dip […]
Join us for the Easter Monday edition of the Pop Up Tea Room. Enjoy a selection of delicious home-baked treats served in the cosy surroundings of the Old Church Centre.
The Big Arts Weekend returns on 2 to 5 May 2025. We always look forward to showcasing the wealth of creative and cultural talent here in the Glens and beyond. Behind the scenes, the programme is filling up with live events for all ages. You’ll find music, theatre, literature, poetry and visual arts, alongside nature […]
Malachy McSparran devoted his life to recording the people and stories of the Glens, and of Cushendun in particular. Fifteen years ago Malachy allowed CBPT to reprint his collection of photographs which was exhibited in 2009. This was the first ever event CBPT held at the Old Church Centre, long before the building was restored. […]
Join us for an evening of Jazz and Blues as we open the Big Arts Weekend 2025 The Sazeracs is a band consisting of Linley Hamilton on trumpet, Kyron Bourke on vocals / piano and Andrew Lavery on drums. Each member boasts years of experience playing in an eclectic mix of bands across genres. The […]
A wide selection of used hardbacks and paperbacks in good condition sold to raise funds for CBPT.
The annual exhibition of paintings by local Glens artists returns to Glenmona House for the Big Arts Weekend. Browse a wonderful variety of local pieces from the Cushendun Painting for Pleasure group. Open 11am to 4pm daily.
A recording of Lurig Drama Group’s commemoration of the arrival of electric street lighting to Cushendall in 1924. Playing on small screens all weekend. Scheduled events in the building may restrict availability from time to time.
A drama workshop for young performers aged 7 to 11. A day of games, acting and creative play, with the end goal of making a 10-15 minute performance for parents and friends. Children need to be registered by their responsible adult on arrival. Please bring a packed lunch.
Birds, bees and beautiful wisteria: gardens, hunting, and the natural world in Bridgerton. Dr Katherine Byrne teaches English at Ulster University, and has published many books and articles about period drama, Victorian literature and medicine, women’s writing, and the Gothic. She loves TV, is lucky enough to be able to write about it, and has […]
Join Philip Johnston and Maiden Voyage Dance Company for a walk through magical Cregagh Wood and encounter dance performances en route. The walk lasts approx 1.5 hours and involves steep climbs and uneven footpaths so please wear good walking shoes. Meet at St Patrick’s Church Car Park, Glendun Rd, BT44 0PZ This event is weather […]
Join us once again in the iconic big room at Randal’s for this lovely afternoon of poetry and spoken word. Come along to share favourite poems, your choice, your own work, or just to listen. This year’s theme is loosely based around childhood.
Remembering the life and work of the best known Irish playwright of his generation on the 10th anniversary of his death. Lurig Drama Group presents a rehearsed reading of Brian Friel’s critically acclaimed “Faith Healer”
1958 American WW II drama starring Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift and Dean Martin. Enjoy this movie classic on the big screen in the Old Church Centre. Bring your own bottle and maybe popcorn.
Sensory overload for 3-year-olds and under with contemporary music, dance and colourful lights. Fancy dress optional!
Our Family Fun day at Glenmona happens both indoors and out, whatever the weather. Thoughout the day you can enjoy the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market, Bouncy Castle and meet a host of local groups and organisations. Inside Glenmona House you will find the Friends of Glenmona Pop up Tea Room with a Drop […]
The award-winning market is back, showcasing a range of local food, art and handmade crafts. A great opportunity to meet and support artisan producers from the area.
A writing and poetry workshop for new and experienced writers led by poet Elaine Gaston, who will explore how to set about getting your words down on paper. Elaine is a NI poet who won, among other awards, the No Alibis Prize in 2010. Her poetry collection The Lie of the Land is published by […]
An evening of music with the Glenlough Community Choir and Harpist Gráinne Meyer Choir 7-7.45pm Harpist 8-9pm Glenlough Community Choir was founded in September 2019 and is conducted by Anne McCambridge. Singers hail from the villages of Carnlough and Glenarm and the surrounding areas on the beautiful North Antrim coast. The choir is a multigenerational, […]