THIS WEEK, Friday 10 June – Thursday 16 June
Until Sunday 19 June, NI Festival of Cycling
Throughout the Ards and North Down Borough
Various activities and events, from a cinecycle in Comber to town races, and a beaches and BBQ’s event plus much more.
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 11: Plant and Play and Children’s Crafts
Sun 12: Bricks4kids and glitter tattoos
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 11 June, Strangford Lough Boat Tour
2pm-4pm, tickets £8 (Ad), £4 (Ch)
Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough.
Info & tickets: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 12 June, Helen’s Bay in Two World Wars
2.30pm-4.30pm, tickets £3
This fascinating tour starts with a visit to St John’s Parish Church, exploring its strong historical connections to both World Wars, then proceeds to Grey Point Fort, via the Bayburn Trail.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Sunday 12 June Comber Historical Walking Tour
2pm – 4pm, tickets £3
Join this tour to discover points of interest as you stroll through the home town of Thomas Andrews designer of the Titanic.
Info & tickets: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Thursday 16 to Sunday 19, Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival
Classic Boat and Music Festival
Free event though charges apply to the Music Festival
Info: (028) 4272 8770
This events is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council
NEXT WEEK, Friday 17 – Thursday 23 June
Until Sunday 19 June, NI Festival of Cycling
Throughout the Ards and North Down Borough
Various activities and events, from a cinecycle in Comber to town races, and a beaches and BBQ’s event plus much more.
Info: Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Until Sunday 19, Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival
Portaferry Village
Classic Boat and Music Festival
Free event though charges apply to the Music Festival
Info: (028) 4272 8770
This events is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council
Friday 17 June to Monday 4 July, 150 Anniversary Celebration Sailing
Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor
Info: (028) 9127 0568
This events is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 18: Magic Show
Sun 19: Face Painting and Children’s Crafts
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June, Culture Kids
Project 24, Queen’s Parade Bangor
12noon-4pm
Come along and watch the Kids perform or bring the kids along and enjoy workshops facilitated by professional tutors.
Info: Project24ni.com
Tickets on sale now…
Theatre in the Walled Garden: David Walliams’ ‘Ratburger’ – Tues 19 and Wed 20 July
£6, 2pm & 6pm
Voted the top children’s book of the year in 2012, David Walliams’ “Ratburger”
Heartbreak Productions returns this summer with the theatrical premiere of “Ratburger”, adapted for the outdoor stage. Recommended for 7yrs+
Info and tickets: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com
Upcoming Events…
Comber Earlies Food Festival
Saturday 25 June
Peninsula Food Showcase
Sat 30 July – Portaferry, Sat 13 Aug – Portavogie, Sat 10 Sept – Donaghadee, Sun 9 and Mon 10 Oct – Ballywalter, Sat 29 Oct – Greyabbey