Jacqueline from www.whatsonni.com shares her pick of events across the North this week!

Down

FSNDA (Fibromyalgia Support North Down and Ards) invite you to their Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd November 2012 at First Presbyterian Church, Bangor from 10am until 3pm.  There will be a wide selection of stalls including craft and Christmas Baking. Please come along and support your local Fibromyalgia group. All funds raised will be used to continue to provide a varied programme of activities and support for members.

Tyrone

On Friday 2nd November Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre Dungannon is the venue for Tall Tales and Short Songs featuring Radio Ulster’s Gerry Anderson and Sean Donnelly.  This production is unique – a one–man show featuring two people. Main talking head is Gerry Anderson (BBC Radio Ulster) who will tell preposterous stories that are not necessarily true and read excerpts from his two volumes of autobiography ‘Surviving in Stroke City’ and ‘Heads’. He will read other pieces he has written with which audiences are unfamiliar.

Fermanagh

An evening of intrigue awaits you at Castle Coole, Enniskillen on Saturday 3rd November, as they bring you a thrilling murder mystery.  “Its 1930 and the setting is Hollywood USA.  Johnson T Brooker a well-known and famous movie producer is throwing a party for his girlfriend, the much younger Patsy Hardcastle. Patsy, a onetime famed Hollywood silent movie actress, has found the transition to “talkies” difficult and her fame and star has diminished of late. To try and appease her fiery temper Johnson has organised a party in Patsy’s honour, but she is not happy and all is not well. You are cordially invited to attend this celebration where murder and intrigue is thick in the air. Your investigative skills will be put to the test, to see if you truly are the sleuth you think you are.”

Derry

Springhill House Moneymore will hold a book fair on Sunday 4th November. Browse through hundreds of second hand books, then have an invigorating walk to view the stunning autumn colours around the estate. Donations of unwanted books, vintage lace and clothing, CDs and DVDs are welcome prior to the event

Armagh

Libera – the chart topping boys choral group from London will be performing at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh on 1st November at 7 30pm. Famed internationally for their albums, they are familiar to UK TV and Radio audiences from programmes like Songs of Praise, Last Choir Standing, BBC Breakfast, Classic FM and the Chris Evans Show. The boys have a stunningly original sound, which is at once both ancient and modern. Their distinctive flowing white robes symbolise the traditional origins of their style – yet their music reaches across the generations to a modern audience.

Antrim

Do you believe in fairies? Have you seen one? They’re all around us… in the twinkling trees of Botanic Gardens there is a secret realm of fairies.  Come to the park at night from 1st to 4th November and watch everything come to life as the magical fairies gather in the trees and shrubs.  Shhhhhh……. did you hear something? I think there’s one over there! Please dress suitably for the weather and keep your eyes peeled, ears open and your wits about you, as some fairies can be very mischievous! Enchanted Garden 2012 has been created by Young At Art. As part of Enchanted Garden, Augustine Leudar, the man who brought the sound installations for the biospheres at the Eden Project is bringing his work to the Tropical Ravine.

Lord Mayor Cheers on Final Call for WPFG Volunteers

The final whistle is set to blow this Wednesday, 31st October for people to register for the Coca-Cola backed 2013 World Police and Fire Games volunteer programme.

Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Gavin Robinson (right) leads the final call for people to pledge their support and register by October 31 as volunteers for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games. The WPFG will take place in Belfast and other venues throughout Northern Ireland from 1st to 10th August 2013. Also pictured from left are Zoë Cunningham, Communications Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland, Banbridge Academy student and volunteer applicant Cameron Slater and Games Mascot Emergency Eddie. For information on the 2013 World Police and Fire Games volunteer programme and to register online go to www.2013wpfg.com/volunteers. For any queries email 2013wpfg@volunteernow.co.uk or tel 028 9023 2020.

Thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland and beyond have already signed up online via www.2013wpfg.com/volunteers and World Police and Fire Games organisers have made a final push in the build-up to Wednesday’s official closing date to encourage many more to pledge their support and join “Team 2013.”

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Gavin Robinson joined 4000th volunteer, Banbridge Academy student Cameron Slater, Zoë Cunningham, Communications Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Games mascot Emergency Eddie to call on the public to pick up the volunteer baton and help deliver the ‘Friendliest Games Ever” next August.

Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Gavin Robinson said, “This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in one of the largest sporting events ever to be held in Northern Ireland. The Games Makers at London 2012 were truly inspirational and now everyone has a chance to gain a similar once in a lifetime experience right on our own doorstep. I would encourage people of all ages and skills to register by the official deadline on October 31. The World Police and Fire Games really will be a wonderful and memorable sporting spectacle and it’s a chance not only to meet visitors from all corners of the globe but to make their stay in Belfast a memorable and unforgettable experience.”

The 2013 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) take place from 1st -10th August next year and are set to attract 10,000 competitors from over 70 countries. Since September Volunteer Now have been recruiting enthusiastic and motivated people aged 16 (on 1st January 2013) and over to get involved in a huge range of roles both on and ‘off the pitch.’ Opportunities for volunteers include roles as games ambassadors, administrators, translators, ceremonies team members, as well as within transport, venue branding, warehousing and media. Volunteer Now have  completed a highly successful “VolunTour” roadshow which travelled to destinations throughout Northern Ireland engaging with the community at grass roots level to highlight the comprehensive range of volunteer roles available.

For information on the 2013 World Police and Fire Games volunteer programme and to register online go to www.2013wpfg.com/volunteers. For any queries email 2013wpfg@volunteernow.co.uk or tel 028 9023 2020.

Glasgowbury expand to two day event

Draperstown event offers two days for the price of one!

GLASGOWBURY have announced their decision to expand the annual new music festival to a two-day event in 2013.

Northern Ireland’s Best Festival will link with the City of Culture in 2013 to include an exciting Derry showcase on Friday 19th July before staging the best of the rest on Saturday 20th July.

The ‘small but massive’ event has provided a platform for some of the best in new and emerging homegrown talent from throughout Ireland since it started over 13 years ago; most recently welcoming Therapy?, The Japanese Popstars, Fighting With Wire and over 50 others to the 2012 edition of the festival.

And, in an exciting twist, the Mid-Ulster group have also announced that tickets will be frozen at 2012 prices – which means that you get two days for the price of one.

“We understand that times are financially difficult for some people and we want to make the festival an event that everyone can afford to attend,” said organiser Paddy Glasgow.

A festival and camping ticket at £45 will now include two days of entertainment while a festival only ticket permits entry to the event on Saturday as normal.

“We’re excited to be growing the festival to offer an extra day’s entertainment and to be working with Derry as the City Of Culture to make it a reality,” Paddy added.

The line-up has yet to be announced for next year’s celebration but is expected to include some of the best new and established talent.

“Plans for next year’s festival are beginning to take shape already and we have some exciting ideas that we’re working on so watch this space.”

Glasgowbury 2013 will return to its Eagle’s Rock home across the weekend of July 19th – 21st.

Tickets for Glasgowbury 2013 will go on sale next week from www.glasgowbury.com and the annual submissions period will open later in November to offer artists the opportunity to submit for consideration for the festival.

For more information on all things Glasgowbury, see www.glasgowbury.com

SMALL BUT MASSIVE!

12 Things to do next week in Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 12 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (October 29 – November 4).  For all events in ni2012 click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto http://www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland

  • Halloween Art, Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards, Co. Down, October 29.  Why not spend the day making chilling Halloween decorations that will terrify the whole family.  Also enjoy spooky storytelling and ghoulish games, suitable for children aged 6 – 12.
  • Countryside Walks, starts at Audley’s Castle, Strangford, Co. Down, October 31.  Grab your walking boots and explore Castle Ward with a five to six mile walk.  Please remember to bring rainwear, a snack and a drink. 
  • Halloween Enchanted Garden, Mount Stewart House and Gardens, Newtownards, Co. Down, October 31.  Award-winning lighting designer Walter Holt will once again be illuminating the gardens at Mount Stewart for twilight walks.  Dust down your Halloween costumes and enjoy this truly magical night.  
  • Fright Night, Jungle NI, Moneymore, Co. Londonderry, until October 31.  Begin your terrifying tour through the woods in the darkness of the night with only a lantern to light the way.  The further you walk into the forest the more unnerving it will be.
  • Jackula, The Playhouse, Co. Londonderry, October 31.  Enjoy a spooktacular Halloween treat with lots of fun, magic and a juggling show.  Jackula is Dracula’s younger brother and he has an aim to become the world’s most magical vampire.
  • Cartoons and Postcards of 20th Century Ireland, Belfast City Hall, October 31.  Using political postcards and cartoons of the time, John Killen, librarian of Linen Hall Library, looks at the events that shaped life on this island in the twentieth century.
  • Nightmare at Navan, Navan Centre and Fort, Co. Armagh, October 31.  Enjoy Armagh’s best Halloween party with fire jugglers, fancy dress, amusements, a scary mobile zoo, a fireworks display and much more.
  • Tall Tales and Short Songs, Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, November 2.  Gerry Anderson will tell stories and read from his autobiography before folk singer Sean Donnelly sings songs from his much loved CDs.
  • An Evening of Mystery and Intrigue, Castle Coole, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, November 3.  Come along and be a detective for the evening and discover who committed the crime in Castle Coole.  Canapés and wine included.
  • Shine a Light: Paper Lampshade Design Masterclass, Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House, Co. Antrim, November 3.  We’ve all seen those round paper lampshades but did you know you can make them yourself.  This course will show you how to create your own unique design to take home.
  • Book Fair, Springhill, Moneymore, Co. Londonderry, November 4.  Browse through hundreds of second hand books before taking an invigorating walk to view the stunning autumn colours around the estate.
  • Belfast Music Week, various locations in Belfast, November 4 – 11.  This week of music will feature more than 250 events across 70 venues with everything from chamber music to hip hop music on offer as well as talent nights and music exhibitions.

KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND SONG

Join the Belfast Operatic Company as they kick off the Christmas season this year with their return to the Ulster Hall for ‘A Night of Christmas Music and Song’ on Saturday 8th December.

Belfast Operatic Company with Director Wilfie Pyper Musical Director Colin Scott Titanic Composer Maury Yeston.

Unlike other BOC concerts, this will be unique as they combine with the recently formed Belfast Pops Orchestra (led by Stephen Cullen) for the first time to bring you a phenomenal choral and orchestral sound delivered by some of the provinces greatest local talent.

Colin Scott, Musical Director for both the Belfast Operatic Company and the Belfast Pops Orchestra commented “The Belfast Pops Orchestra are unique in that all their players are professional musicians who donate their time to raising money for charitable causes – musicians doing what they love for a good cause, something especially important at Christmas time. Combined with the unique choral sound of the Belfast Operatic Company, this will be a concert not to be missed.”
This captivatingly festive event is set to be the ultimate Christmas musical experience this year, brought to you by one of the provinces finest operatic companies.

Esteemed Director Wilfie Pyper, who will compere the evening, commented “The Belfast Operatic Company have prepared yet another excellent programme for this years Christmas concert, ranging from traditional Christmas carols and other old favourites to contemporary Christmas show tunes, all of which are guaranteed to delight the entire family on a magical journey, evoking memories of Christmases both past and present.” – of course it just wouldn’t be a real Christmas show without an opportunity for the audience to join in with some of the nations favourite carols!

With limited seats available, early bookings are advised for what will be a unique blend of Christmas magic for all the family, both young and old. Tickets cost £15 and are available from the Ulster Hall on 028 9033 4455 or you can book online at www.ulsterhall.co.uk.

TWENTY YEARS AT THE TOP FOR FERRY COMPANY

STENA Line has been voted the top ferry company for a record 20th time at the annual Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards.  The ‘Best Ferry Company’ award was presented at a glittering awards ceremony at the Slieve Donard Resort in Newcastle.

Stena Line has been voted the top ferry company for a record 20th time at the annual Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards. The ‘Best Ferry Company’ award was presented at a glittering awards ceremony at the Slieve Donard Resort in Newcastle. Paul Grant, Stena Line’s Route Director for the Belfast – Cairnryan route received the award from Amadeus’ Siobhan Bosket-McGuigan. They are pictured with awards host and TV personality Roy Walker and NI Travel News girls Zara Shaw and Sarah Moore.

Northern Ireland Travel News has been organising the awards for the past 21 years and this year’s ceremony was hosted by TV personality Roy Walker with more than 400 VIPs from the local travel and tourism industry attending.

Paul Grant, Route Director for the Belfast – Cairnryan route collected the award on behalf of the company.

“It’s been a busy year for Stena Line as we celebrate 50 years in business, so it is a real honour to pick up this prestigious award as we mark such a memorable milestone,” said Paul. “The travel industry is used to seeing innovation and high levels of customer service so when they say once again that we are the Best Ferry Company it underscores that the high standards we set ourselves lead the industry.”

“Next month also marks the first anniversary of our Belfast to Cairnryan route which introduced two new vessels, Stena Superfast VII and Superfast VIII, the largest ships to sail between Northern Ireland and Scotland,” he continued.

“Following a £40M acquisition of the Belfast to Liverpool ferry route from DFDS last year, we have now completed a major ship upgrade programme with a £4M refit investment in sister ships Stena Mersey and Stena Lagan. ”

Stena Line is the market leader on the Irish Sea, offering the biggest fleet and the widest choice of routes from Ireland to Britain, including Belfast to Cairnryan, Belfast to Liverpool, Belfast to Heysham, Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead, Dublin Port to Holyhead and Rosslare to Fishguard.  The company carries approximately three million passengers on its Irish Sea routes each year, more than its rival ferry operators combined.

Upcoming free business workshops and networking events in Belfast

A number of free business workshops and networking events are taking place over the next few months, facilitated by Belfast City Council.

A number of free business workshops and networking events are taking place over the next few months, facilitated by Belfast City Council. Stephen Magorrian from Botanic Inns and Lara Goodall from Lara Goodall Consulting were guest speakers at the first of the BEN (Belfast Entrepreneurs Network) events in the city last Thursday at McHugh’s Bar. BEN is a discussion forum for small and medium-sized businesses across Belfast who also have a chance to network and build contacts.

The events are being run through the Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN) which is a discussion forum for small and medium-sized businesses across Belfast who also have a chance to network and build contacts.

The first of these events got underway on Thursday at The Basement in McHugh’s Bar when Stephen Magorrian from Botanic Inns and Lara Goodall from Lara Goodall Consulting gave a joint talk on the importance of developing “innovative and achievable marketing techniques” that could boost your business.

The next BEN event will take place on Thursday 15 November at The Belfast Barge beside the Waterfront Hall where the guest speaker is David Horn from Tick Tock Design. His talk entitled ‘Understanding the basics of Search Engine Optimisation’ will guide businesses to work on and “progress their websites up the rankings” by focusing on getting the basics right.

Another BEN event will be held on Tuesday 22 January in the Great Hall of the City Hall. This will be a joint networking evening with the Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce and will be an opportunity for businesses to network and make new contacts.

The final event will take place on Thursday 7 February in the MAC where the guest speaker is Leonard Brown from Profit Analytics Ltd. Entitled ‘Profit from Numbers’, his talk will look at opportunities to increase profits for small and medium-sized businesses.

All of the BEN events will take place in the evening from 5.30pm-7.30pm and are open to small and medium-sized businesses in the Belfast City Council area. Registration is essential.

To take part in the upcoming BEN events, businesses should email economicdevelopment@belfastcity.gov.uk

Alderman Christopher Stalford, Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Development Committee, said: “Set up five years ago, the Belfast Entrepreneurs Network continues to go from strength to strength. Part-funded by Belfast City Council, BEN provides an excellent opportunity for small or medium-sized businesses across the city to come together, network and share their business experiences. BEN members are also given valuable advice on business development by an expert line-up of business speakers.”

BEN is also financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.

Get spooked with the National Trust!

Dust off your broomsticks and capes and visit one of the National Trust Spooktakular events in Mid Ulster this Hallowe’en!

The Argory, Moy will offer a unique Hallowe’en experience at Pumpkins and Potions on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October from 12-5pm. The out houses of the Courtyard will come alive with story-telling, games and crafts accompanied by some strange characters from Hallowe’en past.

Enter the spook shed for some ghoulish tales with Nanny McPhee and visit the Witches Kitchen to see what’s brewing. Follow the graveyard trail around the estate and carve out a Jack O’ Lantern to take home. Enjoy some witches brew and take a tour of the 1820’s house and complete the ghost trail. Prizes will be given for the most Spooktakular fancy dress!

The spooks don’t end there as Springhill in Moneymore prepares for a day of fun and frights at the Springhill Spooktakular on Sunday 28 October from 1-5pm. Follow the Goblin, the Scarecrow and the Troll around Springhill to find the ingredients to make Witches Potion. Carve a pumpkin to take home and enjoy ghoulish games and crafts. Take a tour of Springhill House, home to one of Northern Ireland’s most documented ghosts, Olivia Lenox-Conyngham… who know’s you might even catch a glimpse of her on your visit!

A weekend of fantastic frights and fun for all the family in Mid Ulster. Both events, Normal Admission, National Trust Members Free. For more information contact The Argory on 028 87 784 753 or Springhill on 028 86 748 210. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ni or follow at Facebook/NationalTrustMidUlster

Jacqueline shares her pick of Spooky Halloween events across the North this week!

Down

For those who are feeling brave, bring your little monsters along for a whole week of Halloween events at Castle Espie.   Face painting, haunted tours, storytelling, lotion, potion, smells and spells demonstrations, arts and crafts, owls, fancy dress competition and lots more ghoulish activities at the Spellbound Festival from 25th October to 2nd November.

Visitors to the Seapark Fireworks display in Holywood wrap up warm and make use of the hot and cold snack food stalls whilst enjoying the children’s funfair, all from 4pm, and live music by local band, The Jukes, (from 6pm) until the start of the spectacular fireworks display at 8pm. The atmosphere is fun, friendly and lively with a buzz of anticipation in the cool air and certainly not an event to be missed to keep the winter blues at bay.  4pm :Food stalls & Children’s Funfair, 6pm: Live music by local band, The Jukes,  8pm : Fireworks. Holywood train station is just a few minutes walk from the recreation grounds, so don’t let the worry of parking get to you, take the train if you can!

Tyrone

The Mystery of the Men on The Hill – Haunted Tours, Ranfurly House Dungannon, 27th to 31st October.  Two bodies have been excavated on modern day Castle Hill, Dungannon.To unravel the story of their brutish death, you are invited to step back in time to Dungannon of yesteryear, when the town was home to public executions, bloody beatings and 19th century night crime.From the courthouse to the gaolhouse and to the gallows via the Terror Tunnel, follow this spine-tingling story and relive some of the mysteries of the men on the hill in an interactive experience of horror and fright.  Be warned…this is not for the faint hearted. The living dead will be your living nightmare…

Fermanagh

Florence Court host their Halloween Fest and Craft Fair on Sunday 28th October 12pm – 4pm.  Come along for an afternoon of family fun and capers. Pumpkin carving, magician, face painting, live music, spooky tours and more. Normal National Trust admission charges apply.  Gates open: 10amLast admission time: 4pm.

The Council’s annual Fermanagh Fireworks Festival for Halloween Night will be held on Wednesday 31st October 2012 at 8pm prompt. Designated viewing area for spectators in the grounds of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen. Further details available from the Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown.

Derry

Ghosts and ghouls descend on The District of Magherafelt on Saturday 27th October 2012 as it prepares for Halloween with a Spooktactular programme of events. The freaky fun and scary shenanigans begin at 2.00pm, at Meadowbank Sports Arena which will be buzzing with ghoulish happenings at the children’s Halloween Hooley from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.  Open to all ages, children can join in the fun, watch Fizz Wizz Pop’s magic show or fancy a puppet show? Meet mischievous characters, burn off some energy on the extra-large inflatables or try out our children’s karaoke.  Be early and watch out, as you never know who is about!!!!  Then on Wednesday 31st October at 7.00pm, come along to Maghera Leisure Centre and watch the skies explode into a fantastic fanfare of colour and lights at the annual fireworks display. Admission to all these events is free of charge.

Armagh

Get your monster hands on for some frightful family fun this Halloween at St. Patrick’s Trian Armagh 29th – 31st October.  “Help needed to create giant creepy crawlies and insects for our amazing web of wonder”. Are you brave enough to create gory gargoyles in our clay sculpture workshop? ‘If so we need you’! Enter our Halloween Craft competition with your favourite creature feature and be in with a chance to win some hair raising prizes. Prepare for fun and games with Aggie the Witch in the Landof Lilliput and fish in her pond of slime if you DARE! Then sit back and enjoy a special screening of Oscar nominated movie ‘Monster House’ [PG]. Dress for mess!

Antrim

Head to Carnfunnock Country Park this Halloween for some spooky goings on – Saturday 27th October.  Visit our secret walled garden and discover all manners of strange creature lurking in the bushes. Make your way around the enchanted maze and find bewitching characters around every corner. We have falconry and owl displays, Magic Shows, live music, arts and crafts, stalls and much more. The fancy dress competition will take place at 4.00pm in the amphitheatre. Dress up and take part! Why not also take part in the Larne Alive pumpkin carving competition. Simply bring your carved pumpkin to the walled garden for display. Registration for this will be from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the walled garden, with judging taking place promptly at 4.05pm. The Knights of the Damned will be back this year for the nail biting finale – a fantastic, costumed display of Medieval Jousting at its very best. Admission to the event is free; however car parking charges will apply.

Magherafelt’s Halloween Treats!

Ghosts and ghouls descend on The District of Magherafelt on Saturday 27th October 2012 as Magherafelt District Council and Magherafelt Arts Trust prepare for Halloween with a Spooktactular programme of events.

The freaky fun and scary shenanigans begin at 2.00pm, at Meadowbank Sports Arena which will be buzzing with ghoulish happenings at the children’s Halloween Hooley from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.  Open to all ages, children can join in the fun, watch Fizz Wizz Pop’s magic show or fancy a puppet show? Meet mischievous characters, burn off some energy on the extra-large inflatables or try out our children’s karaoke.  Be early and watch out, as you never know who is about!!!!

Then on Wednesday 31st October at 7.00pm, come along to Maghera Leisure Centre and join Magherafelt District Council as the skies explode into a fantastic fanfare of colour and lights at the annual fireworks display.

Admission to all these events is free of charge.

Sharon Arbuthnot, Arts and Events Officer with Magherafelt District Council said “This year’s variety of activities spell a weekend of themed events with enough chills and thrills to keep all the family amused.”

“The children’s Halloween Hooley which is always hugely popular is being held this year again at the Meadowbank Sports Arena to accommodate increased activities and a larger number of children.”

Sharon continued, “We would encourage families in the district to come along and enjoy the annual Fireworks Display at Maghera Leisure Centre. However, we would ask that those coming to enjoy the display will use the official car parks for parking and not main roads to help prevent traffic disruptions and to aid safety measures.”

Car Parking

The car park in front of Maghera Leisure Centre can accommodate 40 cars and will also facilitate drivers with disabilities (those who have a blue badge displayed on the windscreen, issued by the Department of the Environment).

‘No Waiting’ cones will be placed by the PSNI on the Coleraine Road to allow emergency vehicles in and out.

Information for Nearby Residents

Residents in the Sunnyside, Tamney Crescent, Crawfordsburn Drive, Coleraine Road and The Hawthorns will receive a hand – delivered letter from Magherafelt District Council advising them of safety precautions that they should adhere to before and after the display.

  • DO NOT walk across the football field on Wednesday 31st October 2012

as there will be live fireworks located in the field.  Please bring this to the attention of all children.

  • Do not watch the display from your home, particularly not from your back door.  A change of wind could mean that you could be hit by fallout.  If you want to watch the fireworks display, then you should enter the football field from the entrance on the Coleraine Road.
  • Children should not be allowed to attend the display by themselves, and therefore must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pets could be frightened by the fireworks display.  It may be advisable to move them to another location for the duration of the display.  You may also want to discuss the issue with your local veterinary surgeon.

First Aid

The first aid organisation Emergency Medical Care will be present with an ambulance and trained First Aid Volunteers.

So make sure to come along and join Magherafelt District Council and Magherafelt Arts Trust once again with something frightful and fun for all to enjoy. To obtain further information on any of the events, please contact Magherafelt Tourist Information Office, Tel: 7963 1510,                              E:thebridewell@magherafelt.gov.uk, visit www.magherafelt.gov.uk or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/magherafeltcouncil