26 JULY – 10 AUGUST
Until 27 July, Exhibition: Brian Desmond Hurst
North Down Museum, Bangor
This exhibition explores the life and work of Northern Ireland’s most prolific director through a variety of fascinating images, objects and stories.
Free admission. Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Wednesday 30 July – Sunday 12 October, Exhibition: World War, Local People
North Down Museum, Bangor
This exhibition explores the impact of WW1 on the people of North Down featuring many fascinating original objects and images.
Free admission. Open: Tues-Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 12 noon – 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except July, August & Bank Holidays.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 26 July, Kids Castle Park Nature Trail
Meeting point: North Down Museum, Bangor
Free. 10.30am. Join this interactive nature trail led by a guide from the Woodland Trust and a well-known local bird expert. Learn about the habitat and bird life that exist in Castle Park grounds. Pre-booking essential. Call to book.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 26 July, ‘Pipes in the Park’ featuring Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Bangor Town Hall
Free event, 12noon-6pm.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be playing from 4pm – 6pm. The event is free and non-ticketed. From 12 noon, other activities will be taking place around Castle Park and The Town Hall too, including Ulster Scots dancing, music and demonstrations and a children’s entertainment area which will guarantee to make the event a great family day out. In conjunction with the Ulster Scots Agency.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 26: Magician, Face Painting
Sun 27: Jumping Clay Workshop, Children’s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 27 July, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Hoppers & Stompers ‘Downshire Jazz All Stars’ old time Dixie Jazz
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 2 August, Coach Tour: ‘Our links with the Great Wars’
Meeting point: Ards TIC/North Down Museum, Bangor
9.30am (Ards) or 10am (Bangor), £10. In this year of the commemoration of the First World War, this tour focuses on our links with the two Great Wars, visiting sites in North Down and Ards.
Pre-booking essential. Call to book.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 2 August, Reflections of the First World War
North Down Museum, Bangor
12 noon – 4.30pm. Free. WW1 re-enactments, exhibition tours and music for the whole family.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 2 August, ‘Lights Out’ Workshop
North Down Museum, Bangor
2pm – 3pm. Cost £1. Create your own candle holder for the Candlelit Vigil taking place at 10.45pm on Monday 4 August.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 2: Casey’s Creatures, Balloon Modelling
Sun 3: Ark Open Farm, Children’s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 3 August, Drumhead Service and Veterans Parade
Meeting Point: Bangor Castle (Town Hall)
2.30pm. Following a short drumhead service, the parade will proceed down Main Street, along Bridge Street, High Street, to the Royal British Legion Hall on Hamilton Road.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 3 August, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week: Commemorating WWI: Remembrance Picnic, music by Templemore Brass Band
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 4 August, Walking Tour: Step Back in Time, Bangor
Meeting point: North Down Museum, Bangor
2.30pm, £3. Gain an insight into the history and life of the Ward family who built Bangor Castle (Bangor Town Hall).
Pre-booking essential. Call to book.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 4 August, Interdenominational Remembrance Church Service
Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor
10pm. Extracts, readings and praise in remembrance of the centenary of the beginning of WW1.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 4 August, ‘Lights Out’ Candlelit Vigil
Cenotaph in Ward Park, Bangor
10.45pm. Take this opportunity to reflect and to remember this momentous date. Lights are being turned out across the UK and Europe to commemorate WW1. Bangor will take part in this commemoration at Ward Park War Memorial
where all lights will be switched off and candles extinguished whilst a one minute silence is observed.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 4 – 7 August, Rosebowl Soccer Tournament
Bangor Sportsplex
Grant Aided Event.
Info: www.cypni.net
Saturday 9 August, Walking Tour: Helen’s Bay in Two World Wars
Meeting point: Helen’s Bay
10.30am, £3. This fascinating tour of two of North Down’s hidden gems is conducted by expert local historians and guides. Visit St John’s Church then proceed on foot to Grey Point Fort via the Bayburn Trail display. Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 9: Science Show
Sun 10: Archery, Children’s Crafts & Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 10 August, Summer Sundays: Live music at the Bandstand
Ward Park, Bangor
Free live music every Sunday, 3-5pm. The 2014 programme promises a fantastic line up of eclectic music that everyone is sure to enjoy.
This week’s act: Los Dramáticos, Salsa and South American music
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS…
Throughout August, Bangor Open House Festival
Various locations
Visit www.openhousefestival.com for more info.