Drama Classes begin on Saturday 4th September. All new members must register on the first day. A session for children aged 5-9 years will run between 1pm – 2.30pm whilst a session for 9-17 year olds will run from 2.30pm – 4pm. This years productions will be Alice in Wonderland for the younger age group, and Saturday Night Fever for the older age group. New members are welcome.

Little Wombles Playgroup re-opens on Wednesday 1st September at 9am.

Ballinascreen Early Years re-opens on Wednesday 1st September at 9am.

Pupils return to St Colm’s High School on the following dates:

• Tuesday 31st August – Upper and Lower 6th
• Wednesday 1st September – Years 8 & 12
• Thursday 2nd September – Years 9, 10 & 11
• Friday 3rd September  - All Pupils

• U6, U8, U10 & U12 Camogie training commences on Wednesday evenings from 6pm at Cahore playing fields. Please note that there will be no further Saturday training sessions for these age groups.
• Guest Tea and Traditional evening with local artists takes place at the Club on Sunday 15th August at 7pm. Admission is £10 and tickets are available from Ballinascreen Credit Union or any club member.

Circuit Training Classes will take place at the Back Row Recreation Centre every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Each class lasts 1 hour and costs £4. The classes are suited to people of all fitness levels aged 16 or above. For further details you can contact Chris on 07595 427321

In association with the Ulster Provincial Boxing Council, St Colm’s Boxing Club are hosting an international boxing event (America vs Ulster) on Saturday 21st August at the Ballinascreen GAC Complex. The billing will also feature a number of local boxers in supporting contests.

Draperstown Busking Festival & Community Fun Day organised by Draperstown Traders will take place along St Patrick’s Street on Sunday 29th August, including a line-up of musicians in the centre of the town competing in an open-air busking festival for a top prize of £200.

A number of craft stalls and family orientated amusements etc. are also planned on the day to ensure that young and old alike have a great time (Some amusements will be free whilst a small charge will apply to others).

The street festival will run from 3pm – 7pm. Please note that St. Patrick’s street will be closed to traffic from 2pm – 8pm on the day and traffic diversions will be in place.

Anyone who would like to get involved and showcase their talents in arts, crafts, balloon modelling, face-painting etc. should get in touch with Tracey on (028) 79629855 or via email at draperstownbuskingfestival@googlemail.com

To celebrate the centenary of the Ballinascreen National & Hibernian Hall, a band parade will take place on Sunday 8th August at 3pm, followed by an open-air concert in St Patrick’s Street. Everyone is welcome.