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The Big Brent Event Returns to Castle Espie on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October to celebrate the return of 80% of the world’s population of Brent Geese from their summer breeding sites. Strangford Lough is their favoured destination following their long journey of 2500km from Arctic Canada.
Armagh
This Saturday at the Market Place Theatre, take a journey into the colourful world of Lego animation with this mini animation masterclass by Can Do Academy, which will teach you how to make a complete animated film on an iPad, including sound effects visual effects, and planning your film. You will receive a copy of your animation to take home to WOW your family and friends.
Fermanagh
The Ulster & Irish Open Short Circuit Championship Event, The Enniskillen 100, takes place this Saturday 7th October at St. Angelo Airport. Non-stop live racing and parade laps from 9 am to 5 pm. Featuring vintage, classic and modern motorbikes, rally cars and vehicles of special interest. Entry includes FREE event programme. Gates open 08:30. Adult £10.00, 12-16 year old £5.00, Under 12 Free., Family (2+2 teens) £25.00.
Tyrone
This Saturday enjoy a movie experience of the animated film, “Sing”, at the Alley Theatre Strabane. In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theatre impresario’s attempt to save his theatre with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists’ find that their lives will never be the same.
Derry/Londonderry
The best of local, clean, fair food will be on the menu when Derry City and Strabane District Council welcomes the return of the Slow Food Festival on the 7th & 8th October in the Guildhall Square. Slow Food is a global, grassroots organisation that promotes true enjoyment of good food with the commitment to community and the environment. Join us for a major two- day celebration showcasing the best of local, clean, fair food from across the North West. Featuring the Slow Food Market, talks & demo’s, tours & tastings, street food, family fun and lots more!
Antrim
The award-winning Giant’s Causeway will open its doors on Saturday 7 October offering the local community the opportunity to enjoy the full visitor experience, free of charge to thank them for their ongoing support over the busy summer season.
Belfast
Saturday sensory development classes for new-borns up to 13 month olds with award winning Baby Sensory. The venue is Newtownbreda Tesco community room. Cost £5 per baby. With hundreds of sensory experiences and lots of ideas to try at home this is a class that supports baby development and includes baby signing, puppet shows and more. The next session takes place on Saturday 7th October.
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