5 AUGUST – 24 AUGUST
Until 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
Monday 4 – Thursday 7 August, Rosebowl Soccer Tournament
Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Grant Aided Event.
Info: www.cypni.net
Thursday 7 August, Speed Art at Project 24
Project24, Bangor Seafront
6pm-9pm. Free. A selection of artists will be demonstrating their vast variety of skills and techniques in a range of mediums. Project 24’s artists will not be the only artists at the event as Blaze FX who specialise in graffiti art will be on hand to bring some energy and cutting edge designs to the site plus The Really Rubbish Orchestra will perform their unique sounds using old garbage. Info: Cultural Services Marketing Officer, Paula Quinn. T: 028 9127 8032, paula.quinn@northdown.gov.uk
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
Thursday 14 August, Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour
Meeting point: Bangor Abbey
7pm, £3. Discover some of the graveyards most famous graves and memorials, including a memorial to John Simpson, surgeon on the Titanic. Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 16 August, ‘Nautical Past’ Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough
Meeting point: The Jetty, Pickie Funpark in Bangor
2pm, £10. Discover the rich nautical history of the lough including Bangor’s role in D Day, WWII, ‘The Battle of the Copeland’s’, the first naval battle in the U.S. Civil War and of course the Titanic. Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 16 August, Eddie Skelly Swim
Groomsport, 4pm
Grant Aided Event.
Info: facebook.com/eddieskelly.memorialswim
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 16: Magician, Face Painting
Sun 17: Circus Skills, Balloon Modelling & 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 17 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: Dana Masters Band, performing Motown, Soul, Jazz and Rock ‘n Roll
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 18 – Saturday 23 August, Clandeboye Festival
Clandeboye Estate, Bangor
Grant Aided Event.
This will be the 12th Festival at Clandeboye and as usual there will be a range of talent to learn from the best artistic talent the world has to offer, this year from USA, Chile, England, France and Finland.
Info: camerata-ireland.com/clandeboye
Wednesday 20 August, Kids Nature Trail in Castle Park, Bangor
Meeting point: North Down Museum, Bangor
10.30am, free. Join this interactive nature trail led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and well-known bird expert Dot Blakely, where you will learn all about the natural habitat and bird life that exist in the grounds of Castle Park.
Pre-booking essential. Call to book. Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 23: Party Animals NI, Glitter Tattoos
Sun 24: 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 24 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: Avalon String Quarter
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Throughout August, Bangor Open House Festival
Various locations
Visit openhousefestival.com for more info.