Ballee - Community Groups
Our groups in the Ballee areaBallee Community Association
Ballee Community Association are a long-standing community group who formed in 1977. Over the years BCA have been involved in several community-led projects, including Walking Clubs, Mums & Tots groups, Intergenerational and History projects.
BCA manage Ballee Community Centre on behalf of MEABC, and it is used for a Line Dancing Class, Ballee 50+ Luncheon Club and can also be hired out for parties, or functions. (Check our calendar for current dates and times)
The Ballee 50+ Club is one of BCA’s most successful projects and was currently funded by National Lottery. Over the years the group have been meeting for weekly meals, games, bingo and trips away. The club have recently purchased some new games to keep the members both entertained as well as staying active.
During the Covid 19 crisis BCA delivered emergency food parcels to the most vulnerable residents living in Ballee. Members of the Ballee 50+ Club also received Activity Packs, Christmas Hampers and Easter Baskets throughout 2020/21
For more information about BCA, their activities and volunteering options please contact us on 079 3484 9934 or visit their facebook page
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Ballee Community Childcare
Ballee Community Association also manage Ballee Childcare Centre which offers professional, low-cost childcare. Ballee Community Childcare is located at the edge of Ballee and Harryville, on the Antrim Road.
The playgroup was originally founded in 1977 and was supported and staffed by caring volunteers, many of which were mothers of the children who attended.
Ballee Community Childcare have always provided high quality care within a safe and happy social environment.
In 2008, Ballee Childcare moved into its own purpose-built premises. This state of the art, spacious and airy building provides childcare services to over 80 children annually. The spacious outdoor play area is well facilitated to help the children develop in the 6 areas of learning. The building is well equipped with a main playroom, snack room, story corner, home corner, construction area, highly equipped multi-sensory calming/settling room.
For more information about Ballee Childcare please contact Kim on 028 256 59315 or visit their facebook page
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Braid Community Development
Braid Community Development (BCD) is located in the Ballee area, but we welcome anyone within the Braid district. We are here to help and support the best we can. BCD hosts seasonal events throughout the year for various age groups to bring the community together eg kids’ disco’s, crafts and trips of educational value.
Our recently formed women’s group has gone from strength to strength building up confidence and knowledge. The group aims are to provide a supportive space for women to connect, share experiences, empower each other, with a focus on personal development, social change and increasing skills.
One of the lady members has started her own support group for parents with children with additional needs (this covers all needs) who require the support and encouragement through the challenges they may face. We aim to help our wider community with all aspects from day-to-day issues to housing needs, to maintaining our area. We love to work closely with the families within the Braid through our different events and we also aim to have courses running through the year open to all within our locality. With every passing month we are becoming more active in our community and continue to grow and thrive.
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