Mid Ulster District Council

04/11/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘁? ☕
Cafés and coffee shops are among the many food businesses covered by the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Look for the food hygiene eating sticker when you visit or check online at www.food.gov.uk/ratings

03/11/2026

🎄𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄

It won’t be long until our towns are lighting up with festive cheer as our annual Christmas Lights Switch Ons return to sparkle and fill the air with joy. ✨

✲ 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻: Friday 20 November, 6.30pm – 8pm, William Street
✲ 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁: Saturday 21 November, 2pm – 8pm, Market Square and Broad Street
✲ 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗻: Saturday 28 November, 6pm – 8pm, Market Square
✲ 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮: Saturday 28 November, 3pm – 6pm, Maghera Walled Garden and The Lurach Centre, Hall Street
✲ 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: Sunday 29 November, 5pm – 7pm, Main Street

✨ Find all the festive details at 👉 https://www.midulstercouncil.org/Christmas

03/11/2026

🎥 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Video content continues to be one of the most effective ways to connect with audiences online.

On 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, Andrew McAllister will demonstrate how businesses can create engaging, professional-looking video content using nothing more than a smartphone through 'The Power of Video for Your Business' session. From storytelling to social media, this hands-on session is packed with practical tips that you can start using straight away.

To view the full programme and register for this event, visit: 👉 www.midulstercouncil.org/EnterpriseWeek


Fivemiletown Chamber of Commerce Dungannon Enterprise Centre Workspace Enterprises Magherafelt Chamber of Commerce Cookstown Chamber of Commerce

03/11/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 | The Planning Committee will take place tonight, Tuesday 3 November at 6pm.

📌 You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

📌 Meeting agenda and reports are available on the day of the meeting on our website at: https://mid-ulster.cmis-ni.org/midulster/MeetingsCalendar/tabid/70/ctl/ViewMeetingPublic/mid/397/Meeting/3438/Committee/5/SelectedTab/Documents/Default.aspx

03/11/2026

⚠️ Stay one step ahead of scammers.

Join Mid Ulster PCSP for a FREE Scam Awareness Event with speakers from Danske Bank, Trading Standards and PSNI.

📍 Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown 📅 19 November | 🕕 6.00pm

Everyone welcome! Please see below to book.

🚨 Could You Spot a Scam Before It’s Too Late? 🚨

Scammers are getting smarter, but having the right knowledge can help you stay one step ahead!

Join Mid Ulster PCSP for a FREE Scam Awareness Event and find out how to protect yourself, your loved ones and your finances from fraud.

🎤 Hear from expert speakers representing:
✅ Danske Bank Fraud & Prevention Team
✅ Trading Standards
✅ PSNI

💡 Find out more about:
🔹 The latest scams affecting our local communities
🔹 How to spot the warning signs of fraud
🔹 Simple, practical ways to protect yourself and your money
🔹 What to do if you think you’ve been targeted by a scam

📅 Thursday 19th November, 6.00pm at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown. (Tea, coffee & sandwiches available from 5.30pm)

📩 Book Your Free Place!
Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 03000 132 132 ext. 24616

Everyone is welcome! Come along, enjoy some refreshments, ask questions and pick up valuable advice to help keep yourself and your community safe.

Don't let scammers catch you out – knowledge is your best protection! 🔒

03/11/2026

🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆

The Council is joining the Food Standards Agency in celebrating ten years since the introduction of mandatory display of Food Hygiene Ratings.

For the past decade, the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme has helped residents and visitors make informed choices about where they eat and buy food, while supporting high food hygiene standards across Mid Ulster.

Chair of the Council, Councillor Deirdre Varsani, said:

“This anniversary provides an opportunity to recognise the commitment shown by businesses across Mid Ulster and to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of the scheme.”

A big thank you to our local food businesses and Environmental Health Officers for their continued commitment to protecting public health.

Remember to look for the green and black Food Hygiene Rating sticker or check a business's rating online at https://ratings.food.gov.uk/.

Read the full article at: https://www.midulstercouncil.org/news/news-archive/news-items-2026/november-2026/mid-ulster-district-council-celebrates-10-years-of?viewmode=0

03/11/2026

Important information below from Openreach about the UK’s move away from the analogue phone network entering its final phase!

With just a few months to go, providers need to help their remaining customers make the move to modern digital services.

Find out more about what’s changing in their post ⬇️

03/11/2026

📣✨ 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱!

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlisted nominees for the Mid Ulster District Council Sports Awards 2026.

From inspiring individuals and dedicated coaches to outstanding teams and volunteers, this year’s finalists truly showcase Mid Ulster's incredible sporting talent and community spirit.

Winners will be revealed at our celebration evening on Wednesday 18 November at The Burnavon Theatre.

👉 See the full list of finalists here:
🔗https://www.midulstercouncil.org/sportsawards-1

03/11/2026

🏆 A fantastic result for Mid Ulster at the NIAC Best Kept Awards 2026!

We're proud to see Magherafelt crowned Best Kept Medium Town for the second year in a row, with judges praising its presentation and recognising the work of Council staff in maintaining such high standards.

Congratulations also to Donaghmore, Runner Up in the Best Kept Small Village category, and Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown, winner of the Best Kept Medium Housing Area Award.

A huge thank you to our staff, residents, community groups and businesses whose efforts help make Mid Ulster a cleaner, greener and more welcoming place for everyone. 👏🌿

02/11/2026

With only a handful of tickets remaining, this is your last chance to see Ryan Farquhar BEM and Willie Anderson, two sporting legends, talk about how throughout their careers they've practiced resilience and the importance of speaking openly about life's challenges.

Don't miss out! Last remaining tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-mens-day-2026-tickets-2003008436152

💬Sometimes the most important conversations are the ones we don't have often enough.

This International Men's Day, join us for an evening that will explore mental wellbeing, resilience and the importance of talking openly about life's challenges.

Featuring Thomas Niblock, Ryan Farquhar BEM and Willie Anderson.

Through honest conversation and personal stories, they'll explore men's mental health, resilience and the importance of speaking openly about life's challenges.

📆 Wednesday 4 November
📍Pro Form Golf, Maghera
⏰ 6.45pm (podcast starts 7pm sharp)
🎟️ £7.50 per ticket

All proceeds will support the Chair's chosen charities: Causeway and Mid-Ulster Women's Aid and Mid Ulster Agewell.

Book your tickets here 👉 https://mudcinternationalmensday.eventbrite.co.uk

Thomas Niblock Mid Ulster Agewell Causeway and Mid-Ulster Women's Aid ProForm Golf