Community Connections: A-Z

Reading Groups for Adults are a great opportunity for members to join in some lively literary discussions in a relaxed, friendly environment. The groups encourage people to read for pleasure. Everyone’s reading experiences are shared and enjoyed.

Working with the council to promote and make maximum use of The Bridge Centre.

Soup lunch open to all in the community.

An opportunity to have some company, make some friends, and enjoy conversation over a warm meal. Food is free, but you can make a donation that supports a local food bank.

Have a chat, share skills and learn new ones. Craft group, with a lot of knitting…and chat.

Family board games available for fun and entertainment every Saturday.

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We are one of nine branches of The North of Ireland Family History Society, Reg’d charity NIC106071. Our aims are to encourage private and public study of family, local history, and genealogy, particularly focussed on the nine counties forming the province of Ulster. Collectively, we have over 1000 members both in the UK and across the world.

The Men’s Shed is a welcoming space designed to foster connection and community for men in Killyleagh and the surrounding areas. Our primary aim is to provide an environment where men can come together to talk, engage, and build relationships while participating in meaningful group or individual projects.

At the Baptist Hall we are delighted to welcome people of all ages from the area, also tourists who are visiting the area.

Sports hall, gym, multipurpose room, kitchen, changing facilities, baby changing, cabin, playpark – meeting place for classes and groups.

Classes:

• Bridge Centre Parent and Toddler Group
• J Studio Pilates Class
• Karate Class
• Killyleagh and Shrigley Youth Group 8-11
• Killyleagh Plant Share
• Patricia McCormick Fine Art
• Taekwondo
• Yoga with Patricia

Promotes the social and community development of Killyleagh. Organises summer festival, Christmas activities and community volunteers for litter picking, river cleaning, planting and planter maintenance.

KDA developed much of the historic centre of Killyleagh with the provision of 4 period properties on High Street as retail and business outlets, the development of the Harbour Area, Sloane Square and Scenic Coastal Walkway.

It oversees all potential development projects to maintain or improve the built and natural environment and conform to the Rural Village Conservation status of KDA in 1992. Currently KDA promotes Killyleagh as a tourist destination.

A club for senior citizens to meet, socialise and enjoy Films / Guest Speakers / Crafts / Quizzes / Music & Singing / Bingo / Outings / Afternoon Tea.

Libraries NI, is a regional body responsible for the provision and delivery of a public library service in Northern Ireland offering free access to books, Wi-Fi, events, learning and more.

Groups that meet in the library include:

• Sloanes Local History Group
• Tea and Newspapers
• Greenfingers Gardening Club
• Knit and Natter
• Lego Club
• Rhythm & Rhyme
• Book Groups for Adults
• Family Board Games & Chess
• Mindful Colouring & Family Colouring

Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, open to those of all backgrounds.

The organisation aims to empower members to be the best they can be by supporting them make positive contributions to their local communities through fundraising activities and volunteering.

Knit and Natter groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swop patterns, meet new people and learn new skills.

Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new.

Enhance your well-being and calm the mind through relaxed meditative colouring. A gentle way to reduce stress using intricate colouring patterns and designs.

Royal British Legion, Killyleagh/Killinchy Branch:
We support veterans, those in active service and their families, with finances and other vital services.

We are involved in commendation services and parades, not only in November but at other dates throughout the year.

Celebrating the old mill village and keeping alive the memory of the tanners and villagers of the past.

Aims are to develop and maintain resident facilities, upgrade playpark, clean village, promote community spirit and revive the village.

A community space with patio botanical garden, small museum, visitor displays on heritage and culture, art exhibitions and gift shop. We host the Killyleagh Friendship Club and a Youth Group. We run a Summer Scheme for children and ad hoc events such as wine tasting, talks, language and creative writing classes, and music recitals.

Meeting rooms and office space for hire.

Sloanes – Students of Local history Origins, Ancestry and Native Endangered Species.

Visit the library to view our archive which includes the McGiffert Records, historical photographs, books and our most recent acquisition the McCloy Collection.

The Select Vestry wants to see the Parish Centre used as much as possible.

We would like to see the hall used in two ways:

• By the church family (both those who worship regularly and those who are members but don’t worship regularly) – for faith and fellowship.
• By the wider community – to meet areas of need and/or areas of interest amongst the people of Killyleagh.

Regular activities in our Centre:

• Youth Club – Thursday Ages 3 to 7 at 6:15 and Ages 8 to 11 at 7:30
• Keep Fit with Sarah: usually on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm – 7:30pm and Saturday at 9am.  Contact Sarah on 07528 614423 for bookings.
• Keep Fit with Robbie: usually on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30am – 7:30am. Contact Robbie on 07546 929317 for bookings.
• Pilates with Jana: usually on Tuesday at 7pm – 8pm and Wednesday 6:30am – 7:30am. All levels welcome. Contact Jana on 07793 063710 for further details.

Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.