Aspects Irish Literature Festival
Friday 25th – Sunday 29th September, Various Locations, Bangor
The premier Irish Literature Festival returns with a host of events covering writing in all its different forms. From the world of Science Fiction with Ian McDonald and Aidan Harte to America in 1812 with Peter Snow via some wonderful song writing from Kevin Doherty and Pete Roe and the quirkiest look at the writing process you’ll ever get with Wireless Mystery Theatre and Ian Sansom, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone.
Tickets still remain for some events, so buy today and make sure you’ll be at the Festival!
Plenty of talks, readings and performances showing off the best of Irish and British literature – what more could you ask for?! Various prices apply.
For more information find attached the Aspects programme. For tickets book online or contact Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069. For info visit aspectsfestival.com
TITANICa
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra
The timeless tale of Titanic comes to life through iconic objects. Discover more than 500 original artefacts including the technical drawings used to build Titanic and the Kimono Lady Duff Gordon was wearing as she was rescued. This incredible exhibition will fascinate and mesmerise you as you hear the stories of those who witnessed the heart-breaking disaster. At the outdoor Folk Museum you can look around and be captivated by the era of the world’s most famous ship experiencing the way of life in Ulster at that time.
For more information and pricing visit www.nmni.co.uftm
Workshops at the Pink Pods
Until Saturday 28th September, Project 24, Queen’s Parade
Karin Patry in the Pink Pod is running a series of workshops in every Saturday throughout September from 10am-3pm. On Saturday 21st September: Make your own personalised big letter in cardboard and transform it into a lamp. Then on Saturday 28th September: Make your very own tripod (a clean & simple wooden stool kit to personalise). The workshops will take a one hour lunch break at midday.
For more information or to reserve a place, contact Karin at the Pink Pod either in person or by email englishcookies@me.com. Karin can accommodate 5 people per workshop, so booking is required. Class costs £40, all materials are included.
Bangor 10K
Saturday 28th September, Starting Castle Park
North Down Borough Council and North Down Athletics Club are encouraging runners of all abilities to get ready for the Bangor 10K Road Race, which hits the streets of the town on Saturday 28 September 2013. This popular race from the 1990s was revived in 2005 and each year since then has attracted hundreds of athletes to compete along the course from Castle Park Avenue to Ward Park. Even if you don’t run call down and support all the competitors.
To find out about registering visit www.bangoraurora.com
Bangor 400- A celebration of poetry and prose
Sunday 29th September, North Down Museum, Bangor
Novelists, historians, saints and scholars have been writing about Bangor for centuries. The man behind the creation of Aspects twenty-two years ago, Kenneth Irvine, has recruited some of our top local actors to present a special one-off selection of readings to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the granting of our Royal Charter. Four hundred years? Where did the time go?!
Come along and hear excerpts from the writings of Columbanus, Bernard of Clairvaux, Michael Longley, Derek Mahon, John Hewitt, Moyra Donaldson, Colin Bateman, Gerald Dawe, Ian Adamson and many others, all brought to life by a cast of talented local thespians. FREE
For more information visit www.northdowntourism.com
Cedarwood Garden
Until Monday30th September, Cedarwood Garden, Holywood
Be sure to visit this stunning garden in Holywood as part of a lovely relaxing day out. This true plantsman’s garden is situated within the original extensive estate of the historic Lorne House, Craigavad, Holywood, built in 1875 by Henry Campbell, a wealthy linen merchant and founder of Campbell College in Belfast. The garden has been created within an existing framework of mature specimen trees sourced from all corners of the world. This impressive backdrop echoes other gardens created in the same era, such as Mount Stewart.
For more information visit www.cedarwoodgarden.com
Noctuary
Until Monday 30th September, Sync Space
“Noctuary” is the first solo exhibition by Newtownards based artist and musician James Robert Moore. Presenting a series of hand-produced monotype prints selected from a larger body of recent work, these intimate abstract pieces invoke crepuscular closed-eye visions, twilight landscapes and occulted cellular events, organically grown out of process and an investigation of materials.
James studied Fine Art in London and Southampton, is a member of Seacourt Print Workshop and has previously exhibited in group shows in Northern Ireland, England, Europe, USA and New Zealand. FREE
James Humbert Craig Exhibition
Until Saturday28th November, North Down Museum, Bangor
In November 1948 Bangor Borough Council received the gift of a Craig painting; it was to mark the beginning of a beautiful collection. To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this special occasion North Down Museum will show ‘James Humbert Craig, a Life in Landscapes’.
This exhibition follows the life of Craig from growing up in Ballyholme to his position as one of Ireland’s most renowned landscape artists. The story will be told through some of Craig’s earliest sketches, paintings and photos from private collections.
For more information contact 028 9127 1200 or www.northdowntourism.com
Coming Soon!!
Historical Talks at North Down Museum, Seapark Fireworks, Halloween Fun Day at Cockle Row
N.B Expressions of Interest Sought
Following the success of last year’s Christmas Market, North Down Museum has decided to do it all again this year! The market will take place on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, and North Down Museum is currently looking for Expressions of Interest from anyone who would like to take a stall at the Market. If you would like to be considered as a stall holder or know anyone who may be interested, please visit www.northdownmuseum.com and enter your details on the form provided by the closing date of Friday 4th October at 4.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: Registering an Expression of Interest does not guarantee that you will be offered a place at the Market.