We manage 10 community centres across Craigavon offering a variety of activities and something for everyone.
Things you can get involved in include:
- 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 also hire out the community centres for parties, one-off events and regular events for personal use or for your club or association.
A 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.
For more details on our facilities, scroll down to the name of the community centre.
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CENTRAL CRAIGAVON |
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Brownlow Community Hub |
7 Brownlow Road, Craigavon |
028 3831 3630 |
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LURGAN |
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Avenue Road Community Centre |
Avenue Road, Lurgan |
028 3831 6392 |
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Mourneview Community Centre |
Pollock Drive, Lurgan |
028 3832 6020 |
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North Lurgan Community Centre |
Levin Road, Lurgan |
028 3831 6394 |
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Taghnevan Community Centre |
Glenholme Park, Lurgan |
028 3832 4989 |
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PORTADOWN |
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Ashgrove Community Centre |
Garvaghy Road, Portadown |
028 3833 1650 |
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Brownstown Park Community Centre |
Brownstown Road, Portadown |
028 3833 1964 |
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Corcrain Community Centre |
Corcrain Avenue, Portadown |
028 3833 8957 |
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Killicomaine Community Centre |
Festival Road, Portadown |
028 3833 6816 |
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Watson Community Centre |
2a Killycomaine Road, Portadown |
028 3839 8628 |
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Booking & Charges |
Booking Office, Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre |
028 3831 2584 |
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.
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
- Junior indoor football - 5.00pm to 6.00pm
- Street Dance - 6.00pm to 7.00pm
- Circuits exercise class – 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Tuesday
- Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - 12noon to 2.00pm
- Slimming Class – 5.30pm to 6.30pm & 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Wednesday
- N.I.H.E. Advice Clinic – Wednesday 10.00am to noon
- Over 50’s Club – Wednesday 2.00pm to 3.30pm
- Ladies Boxercise – 5.45pm to 6.45pm
- Pilates – 7.00pm to 8.00pm
- Women’s Guild – 1st Wednesday each month
Thursday
- Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - 12noon to 2.00pm
- 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
Saturday
- Christian Group meeting – 6.00pm to 8.00pm
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
E-Mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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
A popular Community Centre in the Brownstown estate, the centre has a large main hall well equipped for football and sporting activities.
Current activities at the centre include:
- Kids United Pre-School Playgroup (Daily 8.30am – 12.45pm)
- After Schools Playgroup (Daily 12.45pm – 5.45pm)
- Athletics (Tuesday & Wednesday 7.00pm – 8.00pm)
- Inline Hockey (Thursday 7.00pm – 8.30pm)
For further information about current activities or queries regarding making a booking, please contact the Centre on 028 3833 1964 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CORCRAIN COMMUNITY CENTRE
At the heart of Corcrain estate in Portadown, the Community Centre is ideally located and has a sports hall and kitchen area.
Current activities at the centre include:
- Playscheme (Daily 2.00pm - 5.30pm)
- Youth Group (Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm)
- Senior Citizens Luncheon Club (Thursday 12 noon - 2.00pm)
For further information about current activities or queries regarding making a booking, please contact the Centre on 028 3833 8957 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
KILLICOMAINE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Killicomaine Community Centre serves the needs of the local community within the Killicomaine, Seagoe, Ballyhannon and Gilford Road areas of Portadown, Craigavon.
Opening Hours
Killicomaine Community Centre is open during the following times:
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm and 7.00pm to 10.30pm (variable)
Saturday – 9.30am – 2.00pm
Sunday – 2.00pm – 7.00pm (variable)
Opening hours can be extended to accommodate bookings.
Facilities
Killicomaine Community Centre is a well-used centre consisting of a large, well-equipped kitchen, Main Hall (large enough for 5-a-side indoor football or other indoor sporting and dance activities) and has a pleasant enclosed Community Garden, which can also be used to suit your needs.
Activities at Killicomaine Community Centre
- Littleoaks Preschool – Daily (term time) 9.00am – 3.00pm
- Pensioners Rights – last Monday (monthly) 7.30pm – 10.00pm
- Road-Runners Line Dancers – Tuesday (weekly) 8.30pm – 10.30pm
- Hip-Hop (juniors) - Wednesday (weekly) 6.00pm – 7.00pm
- Children’s Gospel Meeting – Wednesday (weekly) 7.00pm – 8.00pm
- Drama & Hip-Hop (Seniors) – Thursday (weekly) 7.00pm – 8.00pm
- Linzi Martin School of Dance – Saturday (weekly) – Tap, Modern & Ballet 10am – 1.30pm
- Church Meeting – 1st and 2nd Sunday (monthly) 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Contact Us
If you wish to find out about the centres objectives, more about activities or the hiring the centre please contact us on 028 3833 6816 or by email – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text57736 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n 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)
- 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 venue.
Opening Hours
Craigavon Borough Council will open this centre as and when required to serve the needs of the local community and bookings we receive. The Watson Centre can be booked from Monday – Sunday, from 9.00am – 11.00pm.
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.
Current Activities at the Watson Centre
- Maths Tuition – Wednesday 5.00pm – 8.00pm
- Over 60’s Social Centre – Thursday 10.30am – 1.30pm
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 3833 6816 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 Price List (click to read PDF Booking Charges 2011-2012)
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
