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The GIANT LEGO brick animal trail will be at WWT Castle Espie rom Saturday 11 February – Sunday 2 April with the sculptures sitting amongst some of their real life cousins! The awesome models will form a trail for kids (and big kids) to inspire them to build a better future for nature. Visitors will be able to enjoy the trail of nine individually-designed 1.5m LEGO brick animals, some inspired by real species at Castle Espie Wetland Centre. Included are an Hawaiian Goose (the world’s largest and rarest goose), a red breasted goose and a kingfisher. Workshops take place every weekend (Sat 11 Feb – Sun 2 Apr) and during the February half term holidays (Sat 11 – Thurs 16 Feb) at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Armagh
Family Super Saturday returns to the Market Place Theatre this weekend. This fin-tastic, family musical follows Timothy Pope [and his telescope!] on three exciting adventure. Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary show’ – see all three of Nick Sharratt’s ‘Shark In The Park’ books live on Stage [‘Shark In The Park’, ‘Shark In The Dark’ and ‘Shark In The Park On A Windy Day’]. POST SHOW ACTIVITIES: Ticket price includes post-show one hour of fun activities including Themed Craft Workshop, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling & Fancy Dress Competition with prizes For Best Dress Boy & Girl. Great value for money! Super Saturdays are recommended for age 4+.
Fermanagh
Having been named ‘Entertainer of the Year’ by The Sunday World and ‘Songwriter of the Year’ at the RTE Country Music Awards, Derek Ryan is now back with his 2017 tour performing his much loved hit singles. Don’t miss him this weekend, 9th and 10th February at the Ardhowen Theatre.
Tyrone
In partnership with No 8 Bridal, the Cookstown Bridal Showcase at the Burnavon Theatre this Saturday will feature a range of local suppliers who can help exceed every bride and grooms expectations to ensure that your wedding day is perfect. The event provides lots of options for the savvy bride to organise her wedding under one roof with local suppliers close to hand.
Derry
Continuing his run of sell-out tours, Jake O’Kane is back at the Riverside Theatre Coleraine this Saturday 11th February with his new show, ‘Old Enough to Know Better’. Combining stories from the year past with photos from the Irish News archive and the wackier side of the Internet, Jake dissects the insane from the mad and the worst from the bad, in his usual inimitable style. On this tour, Jake is supported by talented comic Terry McHugh. If you’ve caught Jake’s live tour before you’ll know this new show is not to be missed; if you haven’t, come along and see what you’ve been missing.
Antrim
Calling all 2 – 5 year olds! Join the Braid Ballymena this Saturday for a 1/2 hour storytelling and craft event which will see the museum collection come to life. Toddlers will get an opportunity to be part of a local story through dance and art. After the stories are told each child will get an opportunity to make their own special piece of artwork inspired by what was heard. A local artist and storyteller will lead the session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Two sessions have been organised: 10.30 to11.00am and 12noon to 12.30pm.
Belfast
Following on from the success of last year’s “Big Bang Theatre”, W5 brings you the Silent Science Show! Take your seats for some slapstick science in a unique black and white, silent stage show! Prepare yourself for exciting, experimental and somewhat unusual family theatre this February. Danger, humour, excitement and some very cool science combine to make a really entertaining experience. Running selected dates from 11 February – 26 March. The Silent Science Show is FREE with admission to W5.
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