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NORTH DOWN – THIS WEEK & WEEKEND

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: A history of local Royal Visits

Tuesday 29 May to Sunday 1 July

North Down Museum, Bangor. For info & opening hours call (028) 9127 1200.

Sculpture Exhibition, Bangor Castle Walled Garden

Friday 1 – Saturday 30 June

Open 10am-6pm. Free admission.

Summer Entertainment in Bangor

Saturday 23 June

FREE. 3-5pm. This Saturday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, leading children’s art charity Young at Art presents ‘Once Upon a Time’, a unique and  fantastic interactive storytelling piece that the audience can help evolve. For info on the full programme of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.

Free children’s fun at Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June

Free event. 2pm-4pm. This Saturday is the SpongeBob Party with games, prizes, a disco and bubble machine and on Sunday enjoy Airbrush tattoos & crafts. The cottages are open daily in June from 11am to 5pm. For more info call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com. Full Cockle Row Programme for June

Co. Down Fleadh Cheoil

Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 June, Bangor, various locations

This event is held in Co Down each year and 2012 will be the first time that Bangor will act as host to this traditional music event.  A large number of participants,

of all ages, will attend and compete in both individual and group competitions and, as well as the main event on Saturday a series of other events, both formal and informal, will be held in the town in the preceding 3 days. Contact Colum McGinn, T: 07821 627 4554 or email cmcginn666@yahoo.co.uk.

NORTH DOWN – NEXT WEEK & WEEKEND

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: A history of local Royal Visits

Tuesday 29 May to Sunday 1 July

North Down Museum, Bangor. For info & opening hours call (028) 9127 1200.

Sculpture Exhibition, Bangor Castle Walled Garden

Friday 1 – Saturday 30 June

Open 10am-6pm. Free admission.

Summer Entertainment in Bangor

Saturday 30 June

FREE. 3-5pm. This Saturday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, Caolan McBride provides an enjoyable afternoon of magical illusions and theatrical storytelling. For info on the full programme of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.

Sunday 1 July

FREE. 3-5pm This Sunday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, The Great Mefiesto presents its vaudeville style circus show. For info on the full programme of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.

Sunday 1 July

FREE. 3-5pm This Sunday at Ward Park, Bangor the Sinead Conway Band entertains with a mix of easy listening, swing & jazz – so bring your picnic and enjoy free live music in the park. For info on the full programme of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.

Free children’s fun at Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport

Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1 July

Free event. 2pm-4pm. Bring the little ones along to enjoy crafts and circus skills at Cockle Row Cottages, whilst at Groomsport Boat House there will be a Craft Fair. On Sunday, make your own Dangly Dragonfly &Reptile Road show. The cottages are open daily in June from 11am to 5pm. For more info call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com. Full Cockle Row Programme for June

Kids Nature Trail, Castle Park Bangor

30 June 10.30am

Free Event – contact 028 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.gov.uk

Edinburgh Cup UK Dragon Yachting Championships

30 June – 7 July

RNIYC, Cultra – Contact Eileen Fulton 028 90 42 8041 or manager@rniyc.org

Late Night Art Tour

Wednesday 4 July, 6pm

Starting at North Down Museum, Bangor. Tickets £3 – For more information contact 028 9127 1200 or visit www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings

Other Summer Events…

OUTDOOR THEATRE EVENTS IN BANGOR

Groomsport Music & Fireworks

7 July

7pm – 11pm Live Music headlined by Glory Days The Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show.  11pm Fireworks Display.

Visit www.northdowntourism.com for more information

Theatre at the Walled Garden

Together with North Down Borough Council, Quantum Theatre presents two spectacular outdoor theatre events set in the beautiful surrounds of Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Tickets on sale now, £5 (subject to availability). To book, call (028) 9127 0069. Click the links for further info.

Wednesday 15 AugustThe Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny

Thursday 16 AugustA Midsummer Night’s Dream