We’ve had more than 200 wildest dreams postcards returned to the shop and one of the strongest themes was arts and culture. People want more arts, culture and music events and activities in the town and we’d like to explore that with you in more detail. Join us for a chat on 28 September about […]

This month our book club is reading Fractured: How our societies are coming apart and how we put them together again We read books that inspire us to think about how we can contribute to positive change in the world and in our home town. We're meeting from 7pm in the Talking Shop. One of […]

There are many reasons for choosing a vegan diet or lifestyle. Vegans and those interested in becoming a vegan are invited to a conversation exploring veganism in Carrickfergus.

Carrickfergus – Halloween Family Fun Pop into the MEA Pop-up shop at 33-35 High Street, Carrickfergus for some Hallowe’en family fun. Wednesday 27 October 11am-12Noon -        Autumn Tales *All Activities will be limited numbers – We will operate on a one-out, one in system. No booking required and all children must be Accompanied by an adult.

Pop into the MEA Pop-up shop at 33-35 High Street, Carrickfergus for some Hallowe’en family fun. Thursday 28 October 1-3pm -        Town Centre Treasure Hunt & play activities -        Premiere Circus walkabout characters (starting at our Pop-up shop and walking throughout the Town Centre) -        Balloon modellers *All Activities will be limited numbers – We will operate on […]

Join us at the MEA Pop-up shop at 33-35 High Street, Carrickfergus for some Hallowe’en family fun. Friday 29 October 1-3pm -        Craft/Cookie Decorating *All Activities will be limited numbers – We will operate on a one-out, one in system. No booking required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 30 October from 6pm - 9pm Join MEA Borough Council for a stunning sound and vision experience on the walls of the historic Carrickfergus Castle, featuring "100 years in Mid and East Antrim", "Decades of Music" and "Waking the Dragon"! The films will be displayed on the walls of the castle using a technique […]

Join us for Live Music in our Talking Shop on the 6 and 7 November. 3 musicians, originally from Hong Kong, Vanissa Law, Chris Chu and Mike Yip, will play from 1 - 4pm each day. 1pm - Mini Piano Recital by Vanissa Law We are releasing 20 tickets for each performance. Tickets are free […]