| Thursday 1 October |
International Older Persons Day – Information Stand
ASDA, Cookstown. |
| 3 October 2pm–4pm |
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon
Suitable for ages 16+
Join us on Saturday 3rd October and learn how to create a beautiful doorwreath in the warm tones and berries of autumn. Participants will be guided throughout the two-hour workshop by local florist Therese Quinn to create their own individual design. Enjoy a fun afternoon whilst getting creative! * Participants must bring their own flower/foliage cutting scissors. All materials provided.
For more information click on: https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/events/
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| Monday 5th October 10.30pm –12.30pm |
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions
Maghera Library
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions are free, informal community events held in local libraries across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in partnership with Libraries NI.
For more information contact:
Ann Conlan Connect North Link Worker Mid Ulster
07814 196 935
ConnectNorthMU@ageni.org |
| Wednesday 7th October 11am –12 noon |
Music Therapy with Cathy Quinn at the Burnavon, Cookstown
Through singing, listening, movement, and shared musical experiences, participants will have the opportunity to connect, express themselves, and support emotional well-being in a warm and welcoming environment.
No musical experience is needed, just a willingness to enjoy music and explore its positive impact on health, mood, and social connection.
For more information call: 028 8676 9949 or click on: https://www.burnavon.com/
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| Thursday 8th October 11am –1.30pm |
Golden Gatherings – Polepatrick, Magherafelt
Join us for a special event in Polepatrick, bringing older and younger generations together to enjoy the autumn season.
The day will include an intergenerational autumn craft activity with local primary school children, followed by soup and sandwiches and a short musical performance from local secondary school pupils. We’ll then head out on a guided nature walk around Polepatrick, before finishing with tea, coffee, traybakes and a storytelling session.
A relaxed day of creativity, connection, nature and intergenerational fun – with something for everyone to enjoy!
For more information contact Claire or Patricia at the Mid Ulster Volunteer centre on 028 7930 1862 |
7th October
12:30 - 2:30pm |
Tea and Treats Maghera- Maghera lurach centre.
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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| Thursday 8th October 7pm |
Bad Bridget: Irish women behaving badly in North America – talk by Leanne McCormick, Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
From notorious murderers to thieves and vagrants, this talk uncovers the stories of Irish women who clashed with the law in North America in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Based on the Bad Bridget project, it explores their complex lives and offers a fascinating glimpse into the realities of migration, and how the promise of the American dream could take unexpected turns.
Suitable for all ages
For more information call: 028 8676 9949 or click on: https://www.burnavon.com/ |
| 9 October 7.30pm –10.00pm |
Murder Mystery Night: Heinous Happenings upon the Hill
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon
A heinous murder has taken place on Hill of The O’Neill inside the Court of The Earl of Tyrone in this the year of our Lord 1594. A death has been discovered but this departed soul has not been chosen by God, but by the earthly hand of an assassin within the walls of the castle. The Earl of Tyrone has issued strict instruction that this death must be solved and all questions answered, and the guilty party flushed out to answer for their crime.
Over dinner you must solve this Murder Mystery and prove who is truly guilty of this heinous crime, for which reward from Earl of Tyrone awaits you.
For more information call: 028 8772 8600 or go to: https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/events/
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| Tuesday 13th October 2pm – 4pm |
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions
Draperstown Library
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions are free, informal community events held in local libraries across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in partnership with Libraries NI.
For more information contact:
Ann Conlan Connect North Link Worker Mid Ulster
07814 196 935
ConnectNorthMU@ageni.org
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| Wednesday 14th October 11am–1pm |
Little Perch Pumpkins with Rachael Armstrong
Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
Suitable for ages 50+
Make the cutest little pumpkins to use as a pin cushion or to decorate your home for Autumn. Participants will use a sewing machine as well as try some hand sewing. Instructions on how to use a sewing machine will be provided if required. This is a simple, but very satisfying project. Participants will have time to make more than one! Sewing machines provided.
For more information go to: : https://www.burnavon.com/whats-on/little-perch-pumpkins/129695116 or call 028 8676 9949. |
| 15 October 2026 7.30pm–8.30pm |
An exploration of The Plantation of Ulster with Andrew Kane
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon
Join local historian and author Andrew Kane for a fascinating exploration of the Ulster Plantation, one of the most significant events in Irish history. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Ulster's landscape and heritage, Andrew will examine how the Plantation impacted the region's people, settlements, and townlands, leaving a legacy that continues to shape Ulster today.
Whether you have a keen interest in local history, genealogy, or the story behind the places where we live, this engaging talk offers fresh insights into the origins and lasting impact of the Plantation.
For more information call: 028 8772 8600
or got to: https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/
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| 17 October 2026 10am–4pm |
Embers to Icons – Charcoal Workshop
Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House, Dungannon
Suitable for ages 16+
Dive into the raw, expressive power of charcoal in our immersive workshop on Saturday 17th October 2026. Participants will move beyond basic sketching to explore the medium’s dramatic range, learning to balance deep shadows with luminous highlights. By integrating mixed-media elements, participants will break traditional boundaries and develop a bold, contemporary approach to their art. All materials supplied.
For more information call: 02887728600
or got to: https://www.hilloftheoneill.com/whats-on/
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| 19th October 12:30-2:30pm |
Tea and Treats Magherafelt -
Bridewell, Magherafelt
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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| Tuesday 20th October 7pm |
Ulster Scots Talk
The Thistle, the Red Hand, and the Sash – talk by Deirdre Speer-Whyte & John Hagan
Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
A talk by Deirdre Speer-Whyte & John Hagan
Discover local personalities in Ulster-Scots and Orange Culture. This talk will look at the ups and downs of Ulster-Scots in the Orange Order and will follow the personalities who stood out in different periods of time up until the beginning of the 20th century.
Suitable for all ages.
For more information go to: : https://www.burnavon.com/whats-on
or call 028 8676 9949.
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| Tuesday 20th October 6pm–7pm |
James Murphy Author Talk
Cookstown Library
Booking advisable
Call:028 8676 3702
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| 21st October 12:30-2:30pm |
Tea and Treats Dungannon
Dungannon Leisure Centre
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome. Opportunity to meet the Chair of the Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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Wednesday 21st October
11am–1pm |
Tea and Treats Dungannon
Dungannon Leisure Centre
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome. Opportunity to meet the Chair of the Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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Wednesday 21st October
11am–1pm |
Acrylic Painting with Feilin Campbell
Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
Suitable for ages 50+
Féilín will guide participants through acrylic techniques with the use of brushes and palette knives to create beautifully textured floral paintings in an impressionistic style.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and for those who would like to develop their painting skills in a relaxing and creative environment. All materials provided.
For more information go to: : https://www.burnavon.com/whats-on
or call 028 8676 9949.
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| Thursday 22nd October 2pm–3pm |
Residential Care Costs Talk by Martin McDaid
Online via Zoom
For more information:
Contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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| Thursday 22nd October 10.30pm–12.30pm |
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions
Cookstown Library
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions are free, informal community events held in local libraries across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in partnership with Libraries NI.
For more information contact:
Ann Conlan Connect North Link Worker Mid Ulster
07814 196 935 or email:
ConnectNorthMU@ageni.org
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Friday
23rd October
12:30-2:30pm |
Tea and Treats -Bellaghy
Seamus Heaney Homeplace
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome. Opportunity to meet the Chair of Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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| Saturday 24th October 10am–3pm |
Pause, Create, Restore with Noreen Donnelly of Ciúnas Space
Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
Pause, Create, Restore is a gentle and welcoming workshop where participants are invited to slow down, reconnect and explore creativity without pressure. Designed to support people living with stress, persistent pain, fatigue and the natural transitions of life.
Participants will explore therapeutic art practices, mindfulness, and person-centred support, allowing them to discover nurturing ways to navigate emotional and physical well-being. No artistic experience is needed – just a willingness to pause, create, and restore.
For more information go to:
https://www.burnavon.com/whats-on
or call 028 8676 9949.
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| 24th, 30th & 31st October |
Halloween Celebrations in Mid Ulster
Join Mid Ulster District Councils Halloween Celebrations:
Friday 30 October 2026 - Dungannon Halloween
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Cookstown Halloween MUSA
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Maghera Halloween at Maghera LC
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Halloween in Coalisland
For more information click on: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/
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| Tuesday 27th October 12:30-2:30pm |
Tea and Treats Cookstown
Burnavon, Cookstown
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome. Opportunity to meet the Chair of Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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Tuesday 27th October
11am–12pm |
Bank of Ireland – Financial Wellbeing online session
Bank of Ireland providing online financial wellbeing sessions delivered by experienced community engagement coaches.
Online via Microsoft Teams
For More information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org |
| Wednesday 28 October from 11am- to 12.30pm |
Floral Jam Jars with Memory Makers
Burnavon Arts & Cultural Centre, Cookstown
Suitable for ages 50+
Choose from a beautiful selection of hand‑pressed flowers and autumnal foliage to decorate your own glass jar. The finished piece becomes a charming keepsake to take home - perfect as a tea light holder, a desk tidy, or a pretty storage jar.
For more information go to: : https://www.burnavon.com/whats-on
or call 028 8676 9949.
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| Wednesday 28 October 12.30pm - 2.30pm |
Tea and Treats Coalisland
Coalisland Cornmill
Come along and for an afternoon of tea and treats. Enjoy information, advice, company and a warm welcome. Opportunity to meet the Chair of Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani.
For more information contact Raisa Donnelly on 03000 132 132 or email: Age.Friendly@midulstercouncil.org
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| Friday 30 October 10.30pm - 12.30pm |
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions
Magherafelt Library
Connect North Library Drop-In Sessions are free, informal community events held in local libraries across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area in partnership with Libraries NI.
For more information contact:
Ann Conlan Connect North Link Worker Mid Ulster
07814 196 935 or email:
ConnectNorthMU@ageni.org
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| Friday 30 October |
RNID Near You – Hearing Aid User Support Service
Magherafelt Library
The RNID Near You service holds a free hearing aid support drop-in event on the last Friday of each month.
For more information: Iain Irvine – RNID Near You Co Ordinator – NHSCT
Phone: 07940 160672
Email: iain.irvine@rnid.org.uk
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