Down
This Friday 8th April, the Ards route of the Circuit of Ireland will cover 2.3 kilometres and the 2 and a quarter laps will start at the Old Cross/High Street Junction then the route will follow Mill Street, Regent Street, Francis Street, Castle Place, High Street and finish at Conway Square. The race starts at 7.30pm but road closures will be in place on the route only from 5.30pm to 11.30pm. Special crossing points will open for 3 minutes every 15 minutes to facilitate spectator movement. To mark the occasion, Conway Square, will play host to live music and children’s activities which should provide a great atmosphere for spectators and their families. Enjoy the Eddie Irvine experience with fun simulators, come and make your own car with specially-themed children’s crafts and enjoy the Ards Guitar Festival with live music provided by Los Dramaticos and Emerald Armada. This event runs from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Armagh
Known for her powerful and emotive performances, vocalist Victoria Geelan, a native of Tyrone, and her trio of outstanding Northern Irish musicians bring their celebration of a woman who defied convention and categorisation – Nina Simone, to the Market Place Theatre this Saturday 9th April.
Fermanagh
Geo Detectives & Fossil Fun at Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre this Saturday 9th April. Come along to the Marble Arch Caves Visitor’s Centre and enjoy some hands-on fun; by making your own fossils, take part in a fossil hunt and learn a bit more about the fantastic fossils that make up the rocks beneath our feet – all for free! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Normal admission rates to the Marble Arch Caves apply.
Tyrone
This Saturday 9th April, Dance (NI) presents a special five year celebratory performance by Sutemos youth dance group showcasing the work of this unique Dungannon group which welcomes and brings together young people from many different cultures and backgrounds. New dance performance pieces will be presented alongside the first public performance by Suteminis – established in 2015 for younger children 8-11 yrs. This will be a truly magical evening in the new events space at the Hill of the O’Neill and an opportunity to see the remarkable journey that this group has made since 2011 having performed at international youth dance festivals in Germany, Ireland and in Belfast.
Derry
Afternoon tea at Bishop’s Gate Hotel is what afternoons were made for! Enjoy a sumptuous combination of dainty finger sandwiches, home baked scones, pastries, seasonal cakes and decadent sweet treats accompanied by the finest loose leaf teas. Add an optional glass of champagne for extra luxury.
Antrim
Round off the Easter holidays and work off all that chocolate by getting close to nature at Portmore Lough Nature Reserve Aghalee on a fun nature treasure trail this Saturday. Children will have the chance to explore the reserve and collect special objects along the way to use in nature-themed crafts. Prizes will be awarded for the most unique finds! Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Belfast
“Belonging’, this Saturday at Titanic Belfast, is designed to portray the growing migrant culture of Northern Ireland by focusing on individuals with unique stories to share. The central component of ‘Belonging’ is a collection of portraits of migrants, each photographed with an object or memento, which they have brought to Northern Ireland from their home country. In this workshop, participants will discuss how sports can promote social cohesion and acceptance, using the portraits and stories of the Belonging Project as reference. Participants will also have the opportunity to have their own portraits taken and stories shared, with a photograph to take home as a momento.
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