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This Saturday step into Winterfell for the Game Of Thrones Archery Experience! Take aim where young Bran was taught archery by Jon Snow. Have a go at archery in the very place where the BAFTA award winning TV show was filmed – in the courtyard aka ‘Winterfell’. Stand in the recreated Game of Thrones archery film set, dress in a Game Of Thrones like costume to look the part and get ready to take aim. Suitable for 8 years+ for an open Bran session (50 mins) and 4 years+ for a private Ned session (1hr). (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult).
Armagh
The Market Place Theatre Armagh is the venue this Friday 15th for ‘And Finally Phil Collins’. Recognised throughout the industry as the market leaders and definitive Phil Collins & Genesis tribute show, and now in their eighth year together this truly amazing eleven piece band which includes the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create all the classic hits from the Phil Collins and Genesis timeless back catalogue.
Fermanagh
Enjoy some Beer, Cider and Crisps this Saturday 16th April at Castle Archdale. Not just any old beer and cider and not just any old crisps. As part of the NI Year of Food and Drink, Brewing and Distilling month, MacIvors’ Cider and Pokertree Brewing Company will offer tasting of their respective products and Mr Tayto will be handing out crisps all round.
Tyrone
The Brass Band League Championships take place this Saturday 16th April at the Alley Theatre Strabane. Over 21 bands are set to perform on stage, in 4 section groups. Enjoy the Spring sunshine and join hundreds of bandsmen and women enjoying their now annual festival day in Strabane in the award winning Alley. A must see for all lovers of brass music.
Derry/Londonderry
See Philomena Begley with Ray Lynam this Thursday 14th April at the Millennium Forum. Known as the Queen of Irish Country music, Philomena Begley has made a firm imprint on the Irish, British and European markets. Begley has regularly toured with Ray Lynam since 1975 and they have recorded many duets together, their most popular songs being “My Elusive Dreams”, “You’re the one I can’t live without” and “She sang the melody”.
Antrim
Visit the Giant’s Causeway this Sunday on World Heritage Open Day. In 1986 the Giant’s Causeway was designated Northern Ireland’s first World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In honour of 30 years of this status, join us for an anniversary celebration. Plant wildflowers, go on a guided walking tour or grab an audio guide and explore at your own pace.
Belfast
Bring along your youngest scientists for W5’s next Little Sparks toddler sessions on Wednesday 13 April! Visit W5’s under 8s area, the town of Discovery, and take part in a 25 minute ‘Farmyard Fun!’ workshop as part of your visit! Children are born natural scientists so why not bring them to W5 to let them imagine, explore, play and have fun? The town of Discovery is a place where children can learn about themselves and the world around them. Get hands-on with its interactive exhibits, play animal sounds in the farmyard, paddle in a virtual rock pool at the beach or flick through digital storybooks in the castle.
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