What’s On this week and next in Ards and North Down Borough Council

THIS WEEK, Friday 3 June – Thursday 9 June

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, Sea Bangor Festival

Quay Street, Bangor Seafront

Free event. Sat 4, 10am-6pm and Sun 5, 12noon-6pm

Visit and step on board the Tall Ship ‘Mercedes’, watch fantastic Jet-lev demo’s, Twister Aerobatic Displays, food, music, magic and more!

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages

Groomsport Harbour

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.

Sat 4: Animal Road Show and Children’s Crafts

Sun 5: Clayrazy and face painting

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Saturday 4 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 plus much more.

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Saturday 4 June until Sunday 26 June, Exhibition: In the Frame

Art in the Loft, Portaferry Visitor Information Centre

Admission Free. An Exhibition of Gillian Downing’s collection inspired by her love of nature and wildlife.

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Sunday 5 June, Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia: Strangford Route

Strangford Lough

This fantastic event returns to the Borough with the Strangford Lough route. Why not ‘go pink’ and cheer on the participants.

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or granfondogiroditaliani.com

Until Monday 27 June, Exhibition: Discover Strangford Lough & the Ards Peninsula

The Saddlery, Portaferry Visitor Information Centre

Admission Free. An exhibition of beautiful places belonging to the National Trust

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

NEXT WEEK, Friday 10 June – Thursday 16 June

Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June, Cultra Hillclimb

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra

10am-5pm

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

This event is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council

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: Brocks4kids 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

Starts 2pm, tickets £8 (Ad), £4 (Ch)

Info & tickets: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Sunday 12 June, Helen’s Bay in Two World Wars

Starts 2.30pm, tickets £3

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Sun 12, Thurs 16 & Tues 21 June, The Big Ards and North Down Footie Family Picnic

Ards and North Down Borough Council is inviting families to join the ranks of the ‘Green and White Army’ and enjoy a family friendly screening of the Northern Ireland UEFA Euro 2016 matches in parks across the borough.

Families can view the matches and soak in the great atmosphere at the following venues:

Sun 12 – 5pm, NI v Poland in Ward Park, Bangor
Thurs 16 –  5pm, NI v Ukraine in Londonderry Park, Newtownards

Tues 21 – 5pm, NI v Germany in Millisle Beach Park, Millisle

Gates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Tickets are free

Info: Bangor 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

Tickets on sale now…

Sea Bangor – Tall Ship Sailings – Sat 4 and Sun 5 June

Sailing into Bangor for the event is the impressive tall ship “The Mercedes” which will be moored alongside The Eisenhower Pier and open to the public for both days of the festival. If you fancy sailing the high seas on the spectacular “Mercedes” there are opportunities available for hour-long sailings on both the morning and evening of June 4 & 5. There will be morning sailings at 9am on both days (£15), then Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 8pm (£20).

Tickets are available now at Bangor Visitor Information Centre, Ards Visitor Information Centre, North Down Museum and online via visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

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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

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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

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