We manage 9 community centres across Craigavon offering a variety of activities and something for everyone.

Why not check out...

• clubs for children including pre-school groups and youth clubs
• dance classes and drama clubs
• clubs to get you fit and healthy including exercise and fitness clubs, slimming clubs and a variety of sports clubs
• clubs for the over 60s
• clubs and classes for a variety of hobbies including art classes and drama groups
• and much more!

You can hire our centres for parties, events, meetings or get togethers!

We are continuing to improve Community Centre provision across the Borough.  Our new state of the art centre, Brownlow Community Hub, opened in September 2011.  In addition to the range of activities and  rooms for hire the facility will also offer a  full time pre-school playgroup,  wi-fi, and hotdesking facilities for community organisations.

A new 3G pitch was opened at Brownstown Community Centre in February 2012.

Killicomaine and Brownstown Community Centres are closed for refurbishment until Autumn 2013.

For more details on our facilities, scroll down to the name of the community centre.

ASHGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Ashgrove is a thriving Community Centre situated at 156 Garvaghy Road, just across the road from Mayfair Business Centre. We help service the needs of the surrounding community.

Ashgrove Centre has recently had a facelift with new floors fitted throughout the building, toilets upgraded, internal redecoration and the garden landscaped. So along with the newly appointed Centre Manager, Chris Cassidy, at the helm the centre is up, ready and raring to go!

Opening Hours

The Centre’s opening hours are variable but typical week would cater for:

• Monday to Thursday – 9.00am to 5.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.30pm
• Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
• Saturday – 5.30pm to 8.30pm
• Hours may be extended to accommodate one-off social functions including birthday parties, dances, exhibitions and other fund-raising events.

Disabled Access

The building is accessible for wheelchair users and there are two disabled toilet facilities.

Facilities

Ashgrove offers a number of facilities, which cater for community groups, preschool activities and individual needs including a Preschool activity room, meeting rooms, large hall and children’s playground.

Staff can provide assistance for groups to include:

• Establishing and developing community groups and constitutions
• Strategic planning
• Grant Aid applications

Centre Users

Monday

• Carrickmacross Lace - Monday 10.00am to noon
• Recreational Art – Monday 2.00pm to 4.00pm
• Street Dance - 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Tuesday

• Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - 12noon to 2.00pm
• Junior indoor soccer 4.30-5.30pm
• Disability Active club 6.30-7.30pm
• Pilates 7.00-8.00pm
• MMA fitness 7.30-8.30pm

Wednesday

• N.I.H.E. Advice Clinic –10.30am – 11.30am
• Over 50’s Club –2.00pm to 3.30pm
• Women’s Guild – 1^st Wednesday each month 8.00pm-10.00pm

Thursday

• Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - 12noon to 2.00pm
• Multi skills club 6.00-7.00pm
• Indoor Bowls (subject to fixtures)– 7.30pm to 9.00pm
• Irish Language – Thursday 8.00pm to 9.00pm

Friday

• Irish Dancing School – 4.30pm to 5.30pm
• MMA fitness 7.00-8.00pm

Saturday

• Christian Group meeting – 6.00pm to 8.00pm
• MMA fitness 6.00-7.00pm

Sunday

• Pride of Eireann band practice – 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Ashgrove Pre-school

• Room 1 Monday- Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm (full term year)
• Room 2 Monday – Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm (Christmas to summer term)

Hire Charges

The Centre has a number of rooms, which are available for anniversaries, private birthday parties, public meetings and other functions.

Contact Details

Chris Cassidy – Centre Manager

Ashgrove Community Centre

156 Garvaghy Road

Portadown BT62 1EZ

Tel: 02 38 331650

Fax: 02 38 393656

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AVENUE ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE

The centre caters for all ages and has a great range of activities to sign up to.  It is available for birthday parties, meetings, AGM’s, and workshops. We have disability access and look forward to seeing some new faces, so why not call in and join the fun or book the centre for any events you may be organising.

Current activities at the centre include:

• Kidzone  Playgroup (daily from 8.30am 2-5yr olds)
• Playscheme (Thursday & Friday 1.30-5.30pm 5-12yr olds)
• Laura May School of Dance (Monday 6.00pm)
• Linzi Martin School of Dance (Tuesday 5.30pm)
• Laura May  -Children’s Dance & Drama (Saturday 2.30pm 4-12yr olds)
• Seasonal Summer Scheme

For further information about current activities or queries regarding making a booking, please contact the Centre on 028 3831 6392 or e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

BROWNSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE - CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT

The Centre will be closed until Autumn 2013 however the new 3G Pitch is open and available for use.

For further information about the centre improvement or queries regarding the 3G pitch, please contact the Centre Manager on 07703 122 892 or 028 3833 5264 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

KILLICOMAINE COMMUNITY CENTRE - CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT

The Centre will be closed until Autumn 2013.  Staff and some activities have transferred to Watson Community Centre,

For further information about the centre improvement or relaunch please contact us on 028 3839 8628 or by email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MOURNEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE

Every one is welcome at our clean and friendly centre.  We also have rooms to hire for children and adult birthday parties, conferences, training courses, dances etc

Current activities at the centre include:

• Dance for adults with learning Disabilities Monday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
• Children's Church 2-16yrs, Monday 7.00pm – 8.00pm Everyone welcome
• Senior Ladies coffee morning Tuesday 10.00am – 12 noon
• Mother & Toddler, Wed 10.30-12.30pm
• Dance class 5-8yr olds & 8-15yrs .Wednesdays 6.00pm-8.00pm
• Flower arranging Thursday 10.00am – 12noon
• Senior Bowls Thursday 7.45pm – 10.45pm
• Craft Workshops (patchwork, tapestry, jewellery making etc) Friday 10.00am – 12noon

For further information on the centre, activities or bookings contact Centre Manager Lynda Mark on 028 3832 6020 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

NORTH LURGAN COMMUNITY CENTRE

Situated in the heart of North Lurgan and provides a quality service to all residents in the surrounding area. The Centre is a popular venue for Children’s birthday parties and various social events. The Centre also offers Kitchen facilities, play area, disabled access and extensive car parking.

A partnership with North Lurgan Community Association and Kiwilke Residents group ensures a full and varied programme of activities is on offer. It is also the base for the North Lurgan Detached youth project, which hosts a wide spectrum of events and an annual local Community Fun Day.

Current activities at the centre include:

• Pre-school Playgroup (Daily 9.15am -12.15pm)
• Older Persons Luncheon Club (Daily 10.30am - 3.00pm £2 per day)
• Yoga Classes (Monday 7.30pm - 9.00pm)
• Boxercise & Fitness Classes : Ladies (Monday & Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm £4)
• Boxercise & Fitness Classes : Gents (Monday & Wednesday 7.30pm - 8.30pm £4 )
• Playscheme Juniors (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.00pm 50p)
• Playscheme Seniors (Monday, Tuesday ,Wednesday 4.15pm - 5.45pm 50p)
• Youth Club Juniors (Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm - 8.30pm)
• Youth Club Interim (Tuesday & Thursday 8.30pm - 10.00pm)
• Parent and Toddler Group (Wednesday 10.30am -12.30pm £1.50)
• City & Guilds Learn IT Computer Classes (Friday 10.00am-12.00noon No charge)
• Hip Hop, disco and freestyle dance 4-7yr olds  (Saturday 11.00am-12.00noon  £4)
• Good News Club )Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm)

Contact Karen Callaghan (Centre Manager) on 028 3831 6394 for information on current activities or to request a booking.

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TAGHNEVAN COMMNUITY CENTRE

Jointly managed by Craigavon Borough Council and Southern Education and Library Board, Taghnevan Community Centre is a vibrant centre in Glenholme Avenue, Lurgan.

For further information on activities or to book the Centre contact Aideen Lavery on

028 3832 4989 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THE WATSON CENTRE

The Watson Centre is situated on the Killicomaine Road, Portadown, close to Portadown College. A small, homely centre used by various groups requiring a compact and comfortable venue. The Watson Centre serves the needs of the local community within the Killicomaine, Seagoe, Ballyhannon and Gilford Road areas of Portadown, Craigavon.

Opening Hours

The Watson Centre is open during the following times:

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm and 7.00pm to 10.30pm (variable)

Saturday – as required

Sunday – 10.00am – 5.30pm

Hours may be extended to accommodate one-off social functions including birthday parties, dances, exhibitions and other fund-raising events.

Facilities

The Watson Centre has a medium sized Main Hall (suited to workshops and small group work/ public information events), a small room (suited to committee meetings/ education classes) and a good-sized well-equipped kitchen.

Disabled Access

The building is accessible for wheelchair users and there is one disabled toilet facility.

Current Activities at the Watson Centre

• Littleoaks Preschool – Daily (term time) 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Pensioners Rights – last Monday (monthly) 7.30pm – 10.00pm
• Yoga - Monday (weekly from 25th February 2013 until 25th March 2013) 7.00pm - 8.30pm
• Kung Fu Panda – Monday & Wednesday (weekly) – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
• Fiona’s Academy Hip-Hop (juniors)   - Wednesday (weekly) 6.00pm – 7.00pm
• Fiona’s Academy Drama & Hip-Hop (Seniors) – Thursday (weekly)  7.00pm – 8.00pm
• Louise Edwards Music Tuition – various dates & times
• Maths Tuition – Wednesday (weekly) 4.00pm – 7.00pm
• Potters’ House Fellowship – Sunday (weekly) 4.00pm – 5.30pm & Tuesday (weekly) 8.00pm – 9.00pm
• Pillar Christian Church – Weekly Sunday Service – 10.00am – 1.00pm
• Pillar Christian Church Youth Meeting – Friday (weekly) 6.300pm – 9.00pm

The Watson Centre can be used for Public Meetings/ AGM’s for local community groups, fundraising events, private dance practise and workshops.

Contact Us

If you wish to enquire about hiring any of the rooms please contact us on 028 3839 8628 or by email – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

BOOKING & CHARGES

Our well-equipped centres located in the heart of the Community, are ideally placed to host a wide range of events.  Be assured of a pleasant and friendly service from our dedicated staff.

Our competitive rates for hire of rooms, equipment and catering are listed on the Facility Charges

To Book:

By telephone – Contact the Booking Officer on 028 3831 2584

In person – at Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre

On line – E-mail enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it