Down
The Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa will showcase their facilities at their Wedding Fayre on Sunday 13th September 2015 from 1pm. Take the opportunity to view the Hotel and meet with the Wedding Team to discuss any requirements you have for your Special Day. Over 40 Wedding Suppliers will be in attendance plus live entertainment throughout the afternoon. The Perfect Bliss Model Team will show case on the Catwalk at 2.30pm & 4.30pm.
Armagh
Join Bluebird Fabrics Portadown for their Saturday Sewing Classes in September as they sew up an array of modern patchwork and simple sewing projects. All materials provided. Workshop cost £25 plus £5 for Tea, Coffee and Cake from a local baker. Absolute beginners welcome. 12th September 9am – 1pm : Cushion Cover- A Sewist’s Basic. Saturday 19th September 9am-1pm : Beautiful Bunting- A Great Gift for Any Occasion. Saturday 26th September 9am-1pm : Sugar Bag Doorstop- A Traditional Home Staple with a Modern Twist. Booking Essential. Sewing machine preferable but not essential.
Fermanagh
Join staff from RSPB NI and the Northern Ireland Bat Group at Castle Caldwell this Friday 11th September, and discover more about some of our most elusive and mysterious mammals in their natural environment. With the help of specialist technology, you’ll be able to hear the bats high frequency calls which are normally beyond the range of human hearing. This echolocation system enables them to wing their way through the dark night hunting the tiniest of insects. *Please note that bat detectors can only be operated by those aged seven and above.
Tyrone
Join best-selling novelist and scriptwriter Emma Heatherington this weekend at An Creagan for an exclusive creative writing course. Learn how to create memorable characters, develop exciting plots and what to do when you face the dreaded writer’s block! Published writer Emma, who is now working on her 8th novel, will share advice on how to get your story started, how to get it finished, and how to attract that all important agent and publisher Sat 12th & Sun 13th Sept. Time: 11am – 4.00pm
Derry/Londonderry/Legenderry
Ireland’s premier Star Wars costuming club, The Emerald Garrison, invade Derry for a weekend of fantastic celebrations and photo opportunities in Invasion Derry at the Millennium Forum on Saturday and Sunday. This hugely popular event gives visitors of all ages the chance to meet with dozens of costumed characters including legions of Storm Troopers, Jedi Knights, Bounty Hunters, Clone Troopers, Darth Vader, Wookies and many, many more! Young visitors will have the opportunity to experience Force Training with the Emerald Garrison’s Jedi and Sith instructors. We are delighted to give Jedi apprentices another opportunity to become strong in the ways of the force.
Antrim
Stock up on your winter reading at the Cushendun Big Book Sale this Saturday and Sunday. Browse through 1000’s of books in the Old Church which will be open for the European Heritage Open Days. National Trust property Glenmona House will also be open and serving scrumptious home-made cakes, tea and coffee.
Belfast
The Quirky Weddings Alternative Wedding Fair is back at the Waterfront Hall on Sunday September 13th 2015, from 12-5pm. At Quirky Weddings they do things a little differently! They have handpicked an excellent line up of over 120 wedding vendors who are fun, friendly and very talented. There will be rockabilly hair, stylish stationery, vintage and unusual transport, jaw-droppingly-good cakes, cool venues, slick suits, non-cheesy bands and DJs, dress designers, bridal boutiques and so much more. Everything you could need for planning your wedding…but a little bit different. It all takes place in a laid back environment with the emphasis on asking questions and finding new ideas.
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