Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of What’s On this weekend across the North.
Down
Bring your picnic and settle down on the lawn with your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of jazz in the beautiful gardens at Mount Stewart this Sunday 27th September. Sorry no BBQs. Adult: £8, Child: £4, Family: £20, Members: free.
Armagh
Southern Area Hospice Services present ‘The Farmer Wants a Wife’. The event will take place at Armagh City Hotel on Friday 25th September 2015. It will see 10 single farmers take to the stage to be interviewed by MC Malachi Cush in a bid to win themselves a date with a potential wife from the audience. Some of the farmers will perform a talent as part of their interview so a very entertaining evening is in store. Once the farmers have all been interviewed the audience and the judging panel will vote for their favourite farmer who will then get a date with a potential future wife. After the show the audience will be entertained by the fantastic Johnny Brooks.
Fermanagh
A Time Traveller’s Tale at the Ardhowen Theatre this Saturday 26th September is presented by The O’Brien School of Drama in association with Borderline Players. 50 young actors who have taken part in a 12 week summer programme will perform a series of acted scenes, musical numbers and high energy dance routines. Featuring some of your favourite musical classics, prepare for a night of fun and laughter with the stars of the future.
Tyrone
This Friday 25th September An Creagan host their Willow Art Workshop. Create abstract wall designs and learn how the natural qualities of willow can be used to create a beautiful wall hanging and a one off work of art. Fri 25th Sept. Time: 7pm – 9pm Cost: £25.
Derry
For the first time ever, the much loved fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to the stage at the Millennium Forum this Saturday afternoon, in an unforgettable new live show of song and laughter. Goldilocks and the three bears, Ruff the dog and Mr Bunny, perform live on stage, right before your eyes in this fun filled musical production. With plenty of audience participation and action songs, this is the perfect show that all the family will enjoy. Suitable for 1 – 8 year olds and their families.
Antrim
Walk to the West this Saturday 26th September. Rathlin Island is just six miles off the coast of Northern Ireland but a short ferry crossing will transport you to another world. Join RSPB warden and islander Liam McFaul to explore the four-mile route from Church Bay to the Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre where the RSPB friendly team of staff and volunteers will be ready to greet you. You’ll have a chance to explore the engine room of the lighthouse and learn about the people and wildlife which make their homes here before the centre closes for the season. A bus will transport you from the West Light Seabird Centre back to the harbour in time for the ferry home. Booking the 10.30am and 4pm sailings via www.rathlinballycastleferry.com is recommended. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear and don’t forget your packed lunch! Booking is essential by calling 028 9049 1547 or emailing amy.colvin@rspb.org.uk.
Belfast
This Saturday is Airfix Day at W5! Airfix is a wonderful modelling toy thatdates back to the 1950’s! At W5 we are celebrating this fascinating and rewarding modelling hobby with our very own Airfix day. This is a great event for all the budding model makers out there, young or old, novice or professional. With specially designed model airplane kits, test your modelling skill in this great family event make, paint and take home your very own Airfix model! The W5 Demonstration Team will be on hand explaining how to build these scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill! We’re on a mission to show just how enjoyable and rewarding Airfix can be so come along and join in the fun! Free with General Admission.