Parkgate & District Community Group

A growing community between Antrim and Ballyclare.

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About the Community Group…

The community group is established to discuss with and inform the residents of Parkgate and the surrounding district, this being defined in the formal sense as the area of benefit, without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, class, marital status, political opinion or religious persuasion, by working with the statutory authorities, voluntary and community sector organisations and the inhabitants

– as per PDCG – General Constitution – signed 5th of July 2011.

Current Management Committee are:

William Bill

William Bill

Chair

Owner at Spar Parkgate

Martin McCloy

Martin McCloy

Vice Chair

Andrew Forshaw

Andrew Forshaw

Treasurer

Bryony Roberts

Bryony Roberts

Secretary

The most important people are YOU....

“Overall the village looks great, is a friendly pleasant place to live and I extend my thanks to those who give time to this group and village events.”

“We’ve only lived in the village for just over a year now having moved from Ballyclare. We are very happy to live here & we were made to feel very welcome. Thank you ☺️”

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Welcome to the Parkgate and District Community Group!

This is your go to place to discover what’s happening in and around Parkgate, get involved, and connect with others.

We’re an active, friendly group and our meetings are 1st Tuesday of every month.

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3 days ago

Parkgate & District
Less than one week to go! 🐾Join us on Saturday 15 August for our Community Dog Show, Annual Church Barbeque and Bouncy Castles.Whether you are bringing your dog, coming with the children or simply joining your neighbours for something to eat, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.📍 On the Green and First Donegore Presbyterian Church⏰ from 1pm with doggie registration from 12:30pmPlease invite your friends, tell your neighbours and share this post. Let’s make it a great community day! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Only 1 week until the Parkgate & District Family Dog Show! It’s going to be a fab afternoonSpar Parkgate have kindly come on board as the main sponsor. William & the team are fantastic so please give their page a follow & look out for them on the day. 😄 We still need a couple of volunteers for the day if anyone is free please? No experience necessary, just a sense of humour!! 😂If you’d like to send your entries through & pay via PayPal before the day please drop me a message. Thank you to our class sponsors & show supporters too. We could not run events without you! Poppys Pet CareHappy Home Dog GroomingLa Top PizzaHappy Pet, Happy HomeAdder's PantryZola!! 🥰Happy Village ParkgateTweedies Inn ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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🐾 Which class will your dog enter? 🐾The Parkgate Family Dog Show is taking place on Saturday 15 August on the Green, with classes for dogs and handlers of all ages.From Best Puppy and Best Rescue to Fancy Dress, Junior Handler and Senior Handler, there are plenty of opportunities to take part. Every class winner will also have the chance to compete for Best in Show!Entry is £3 per class or £10 for four entries, with all proceeds going to the Parkgate Development Fund.The Dog Show forms part of our wider community day, alongside the Annual Church Barbeque and Bouncy Castles, so bring the whole family and enjoy the day with us.Which class has your dog’s name written all over it? Tell us in the comments and please share the post to help spread the word.#ParkgateFamilyDogShow #ParkgateCommunity #DogShow #FamilyDay ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

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This Friday! We hope to see as many of you all come out to help raise funds for a great charity Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. The route has been set it will be incorporating 3 of our local villages starting at Jim Baker Stadium making way down into Parkgate then onto Doagh via the Burn road, from there we make way to Burnside via Bridge Road and Burnside Road then up to the iconic Holestone. We then will be cutting across the Ballymena line to the Newmill Road, up the Hollybank Road onto Browndod Road, Connor Road then down Ballywee Road past the scenic Ballywee Cornmill and Waterwheel, with the last stretch heading back to Parkgate via the Hollybank and Grange roads then finishing back at the Jim Baker Stadium.Only a few more days until our tractor and truck run, we hope to see as many of you all come out to help raise funds for a great charity Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. The route has been set it will be incorporating 3 of our local villages starting at Jim Baker Stadium making way down into Parkgate then onto Doagh via the Burn road, from there we make way to Burnside via Bridge Road and Burnside Road then up to the iconic Holestone. We then will be cutting across the Ballymena line to the Newmill Road, up the Hollybank Road onto Browndod Road, Connor Road then down Ballywee Road past the scenic Ballywee Cornmill and Waterwheel, with the last stretch heading back to Parkgate via the Hollybank and Grange roads then finishing back at the Jim Baker Stadium.There will then be food and refreshments in the bowling stadium once the run gets finished. Please all give a share far and wide and if you know know someone with a tractor or truck old and new let them know as sure be a great day.Love Ballyclare Parkgate & District County Antrim Grand Orange Lodge Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Our community meeting is taking place today at First Donegore Presbyterian Church hall from 7.30pmWith the Community Dog Show, Annual Church Barbeque and Bouncy Castles are now less than two weeks away, so tonight we will be confirming the arrangements and identifying where we still need some help.You do not need to make a large commitment. If you can spare a little time before the event or lend a hand on Saturday 15 August, please come along.Together, we can make this a brilliant day for the whole community. ... See MoreSee Less

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