Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of What’s On this week across NI.

Down

Want to learn more about the birds that visit your garden? Then why not come and join the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) for their garden birdwatch morning on Thursday 27th March. Both experienced and amateur bird watchers welcome.  Contact WWT Castle Espie reception to book your space on 02891 874146 or email info.castleespie@wwt.org.uk.

Armagh

The 4th Armagh City toy fair & display show will take place once again in Armagh City Hotel  on Sunday 30th March from 12-6pm with a great variety of dioramas & collection being displayed this year at the event : trucks, cars, farm, plant, trains and steam engines. Also at the event will be the largest collection of cattle trucks, Britians,Landrovers,Massey Ferguson tractors and Volkswagen car dealership. There will also be exhibitors from Scotland this year with avariety of trade stands at the event to fuel the hobby.

Fermanagh

Wed 26th March – see Nathan Carter in concert at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen 8pm. Nathan’s new album release follows the phenomenal success of ‘Wagon Wheel’, the title track of which has been one of the most requested songs ever on Irish radio. Early booking is strongly advised as this promises to be another sell-out concert!

Tyrone

The Mid Ulster Sports Arena in Cookstown is the venue on Saturday 29th March for a Family Fun Day with an amazing line up of entertainment including zorbing, segway, slides, rodeo bull, sumo wrestling, and much more! Admission is only £3 or £10 for a a family of four. The fun starts at 12pm.

Derry

The Portstewart Songwriters Festival is a brand new Music Festival for song writers and music lovers from all walks of life 28th-30th March 2014.Featuring Original Live Music in the coffee shops and bars along Portstewart Promenade, with over 20 FREE gigs plus showcase events, Industry Workshops and presentations. See www.northcoastni.com/music for full details.

Antrim

Treat your Mother to a lovely afternoon tea at Larchfield Estate with live music and then enjoy a leisurely stroll around our 4 acre walled garden.  Starts at 1pm, please note advance ticket sales only. £25 per Adult, £12.50 per Children under 12.  For bookings please call 028 9263 8025. www.larchfieldestate.co.uk

Belfast

Enjoy an evening with the Ulster Orchestra and Belfast Philharmonic Choir as they perform the music of Patrick Doyle from the films of Sir Kenneth Branagh at the Waterfront Hall on Monday 31st March. With highlights from Thor, Frankenstein, Jack Ryan, Shadow Recruit, Hamlet, Henry V and more! This event is part of the Belfast Film Festival. For more Patrick Doyle themed events including film screenings and workshops to to ww.belfastfilmfestival.org. Pre-concert talk by Patrick Doyle at 6.45pm.