Category: Pick of the Week

Jacqueline shares her pick of What’s On this weekend across NI

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Solitude Park is set to twist and shout on Friday 28 August when the Classic Beatles take to the stage at 7.30pm with a musical tribute to the famous Fab Four.  The band will be bringing the unmistakable sound of the Merseybeat to Banbridge with a free concert featuring classics covering the complete Beatles catalogue, from the early mop top era of I Wanna Hold Your Hand and She Loves You through the psychedelic period of Sgt Pepper right up to the final curtain call of Let it Be .

Armagh

Have you ever wondered about the past? How did people live their lives 2,000 years ago? What were their homes like? How did they dress? All will be revealed this weekend when you have the opportunity to experience life as a Celt first-hand at Navan Centre and Fort from 11am to 5pm, Saturday 29th August at their Celtic Family Event.

Fermanagh

Rock Detective Club, Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, August 26th. An exciting expedition for 4-12 year-olds, who can take part in a treasure hunt or try their hand at orienteering, whilst finding out about the array of plants, many of which have existed for millions of years.

Tyrone

Excitement is soaring for the first ever display of professional kite-flying to take place in Dungannon.  Kites of all shapes, sizes, characters and colours, will take to the skies above Dungannon Park in a precision flying event, where professional pilots will showcase their skills in flying kites into stack formations and other intricate manoeuvres.  The kites are the main attraction at the free ‘Picnic in the Park’ on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.

Derry/Londonderry/Legenderry

It’s a case of lights, eels and lots of action this bank holiday weekend at Lough Neagh.  Lumarina will light up Ballyronan Marina Friday 28th August from 7.00pm while the River to Lough Festival will celebrate the world renowned Eel Fishery in Toome Saturday 29th August.  Lighting up the marina at Ballyronan, join your family and friends at this illuminated spectacular with a fireworks finale on the lough.  Entry is only £3 per person and you can either enjoy live music from 7.00pm or if you’re feeling energetic you can go zorbing, paintballing, take a trip on Segway and for the really adventurous or ultra fit who are up for some daredevil action there’s an assault course!  There’ll be an array of street food and craft to choose from and amusements will entertain the little ones before fire dances, Irish, jive and hip hop dancing will liven up the lough side before the light show and fireworks bring Lumarina to a close.  All activities and amusements are free upon entry.

Antrim

Northern Ireland Speed Weekend, the adrenaline fuelled motoring spectacular will return this August Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August at Eikon, Balmoral Park, Lisburn. Jam packed with exciting, revved-up action you’ll definitely want to be there!  Live action, Interaction, Rally Cars, Race Cars, Drifting, Sports Cars, Go Karting, Super Cars, Dragsters, Helicopters, Stunt Shows and a whole lot more are waiting for you at the Northern Ireland Speed Weekend 2015.

The Shoreline Festival also takes place this weekend from 29th to 31st August with free events family fun and music performances happening every day including James Huish on Saturday followed by fireworks, and Flash Harry on Sunday!

Belfast

The 1st annual Lughnasa International Friel Festival, Belfast takes place this weekend from 27th to 31st August 2015. Celebrating Ireland’s greatest living playwright Brian Friel through music, dance, food, kites & women! See www.lughnasainternationalfrielfestival.com/ for full programme of events.

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Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this weekend across the North this week.

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There will be a full country fair programme this Saturday and Sunday at the NI Countrysports Fair in Scarva, including, country sports and rural life competitions and demonstrations, a 2 day action-packed main arena programme, air display, crafts, artisan foods and much, much more.  A great, value-for-money family day out! Admission is £10 and under 12s go free.

Armagh

The Willis Clan is a family band of twelve brothers and sisters from Nashville, TN – Music City USA, where they perform regularly on The Grand Ole Opry.  They have Irish roots and started out in Irish music and dance placing in the top 5 at the World Championships of Irish Dance in 2013 and winning the Fleadh Cheoil in 2012. 　Now they perform many genres of music such as bluegrass, country, pop, in addition to Irish.  They were contestants on Season 9 of ‘America’s Got Talent’ making it to the live rounds and getting to perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. See the Willis  Clan live at the Market Place Theatre this Friday 5th June.

Fermanagh

Join staff at the Marble Arch Caves on Sunday 7th June, in a hunt for unseen wildlife in the Marble Arch National Nature Reserve. Hunt in habitats throughout the Nature Reserve, catch and identify invertebrates as you go! Why not learn a bit more about these mini-beasts fascinating lifestyles and their roles in an ecosystem.  This event is suitable for people of all ages but all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring warm waterproof clothing and suitable footwear. This event is FREE of charge. Book for one of the hour long slots. The event runs at 11:00pm and then again at 3:00pm (subject to demand).

Tyrone

Omagh Laughs Back is a brand new 3 day Festival of Comedy, 5th to 7th June, brought to you by Dalys Comedy Club. The Festival features an array of Comedy Talent from all over the UK and Ireland participating in a wide range of events including; Comedy Workshops, Street Performers and of course, Stand-Up Comedy.  The Festival contains a wide range of comedy to suit all tastes with headline acts such as, Ardal O’Hanlon, David O’Doherty, Kevin McAleer, Micky Bartlett, and Colin Murphy.  Alongside these amazing headliners, we have the very best new Comedy talent around, featuring Paul Currie, Colin Geddis, Shane Todd, Chris Kent, Sean Hegarty and many, many more.

Derry/Londonderry

‘The Trouble with Giants’, at the Roe Valley Arts Centre Limavady this Saturday 6th June, is a brand new show for children, which brings to life the story of mythical giant Finn MacCool through music and storytelling.  The familiar story of how the Giant’s Causeway came to be is told from some new perspectives including a magpie, a fish and a frog. Each character and action, such as the fight between the giants, is represented by music.  Characters include Finn MacCool, his clever wife Oonagh and arch-enemy Scottish Giant Benandonner.  Suitable for ages 4-11, families welcome.  All children must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Antrim

There is a packed festival programme this June to celebrate the Larne Area’s Maritime Heritage at this year’s Larne Maritime Festival, and also the visit of the Tall ships to Northern Ireland this July.  The festival opens on Saturday 6th June when Larne Main Street will be awash with all manners of strange sea creatures, sailors and of course pirates! The festival continues until 20th June with events for all the family to enjoy.

Belfast

The smell of the smoke and steam, the sound of the whistle….step back in time on a journey of nostalgia between Belfast Central and Dublin on Sunday 7th June.  At the head of your train will be a steam locomotive that was built especially for the Belfast-Dublin-Cork railway line, in 1932.  Your seats will be in lovingly restored carriages, a train from the 1960’s and 1970’s, complete with fully operational bar and tea-bar.  All of that, and 4 hours to enjoy Dublin before your return journey home.  The train departs from Belfast Central at 0915, Lisburn at 0943 and Portadown at 1009.  Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at www.steamtrainsireland.com and 02890246609.

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Here is Jacqueline’s Pick of What’s On This Weekend Across NI.

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North Down Model Railway Society are on track for their biggest ever exhibition taking place on 11th-12th April at Bangor Grammar School.  The North Down Model Railway Society will mark their 25th Annual Model Exhibition by treating visitors to their largest ever model-making showcase. From miniature railways and steam engines to marvellous moving Meccano models and remote control airplanes, the two-day event promises to bring together the very best displays from model making enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland.

Armagh

Brian Boru was the first High King of Ireland and you can meet Fiachra the File, who was Brian Boru’s personal story collector at the Market Place Theatre this Saturday afternoon. He will tell you the heroic tales of the first High King of Ireland with help from his friend Brian O Brien and Ken Kennedy. A fun family puppet show where kids can learn through an entertaining show created by Honest Arts.

Fermanagh

Under the direction of Siobhan O’Brien, Borderline Players are back! Following the success of ‘Cinderella’ last Easter, this April prepare for a journey to the Wild West with Old Mother Hubbard and Co. putting an entirely new spin on the classic nursery rhyme at the Ardhowen Theatre until Friday 10th April. With spectacular live musical performances, daring dance routines and much more don’t miss your chance to be part of the biggest adventure of 2015.

Tyrone

Jack, a young boy from a poor family, exchanges the family cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a huge beanstalk, which Jack climbs into the clouds, arriving at a magical land ruled over by a cruel giant. Join Black Air Theatre Group as they bring this classic fairytale to life at the Alley Theatre Strabane Saturday 11th April. A must see show for all the family!

Derry

The North West’s largest celebration of Irish musical culture, Derry Feis Dhoire Cholmcille, continues all week until Friday 10th April at the Millennium Forum.  The Feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama as well as the famous Irish Dancing Competition and vocal choirs.

Antrim

Round off the Easter holidays and work off all that chocolate by getting close to nature at Portmore Lough Aghalee this Saturday 11th April on a fun treasure trail!  Children will have the chance to explore the reserve and collect objects along the way to use in nature-themed crafts. Prizes will be awarded for the most unique finds!  Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Belfast

Join W5 this Easter until 12th April for an old fashioned, fun family day out, with a modern technology twist! Throw balls to knock down virtual milk bottles, pop virtual balloons or smash virtual plates! Can you get a high enough score to unlock the “Dunk the Clown” bonus round?  Step right up and take part in the Giant Buzzer challenge. A steady hand is all that’s needed. Keep the loop off the wire to reach the end without setting off the buzzer, then see how many rabbits you can catch with our bunny themed reaction timer!  Roll up, roll up for some science showmanship! Watch as the W5 demonstrators perform feats of science magic before your very eyes. Is it science or is it magic, you decide!
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Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this Easter weekend across the North.

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Join the WWT Castle Espie for their Giant Easter Bunny Hunt this Easter until 12th April.  Get on a roll with egg-citing activities throughout the Easter holidays. Hunt for the giant Easter bunnies hidden around the nature reserve and win a prize. Take part in cute animal crafts and have a go at courtyard games. On Easter Monday and Tuesday join the storyteller in the round house for entertaining animal tales with free face painting too!

Armagh

‘There once was an ugly duckling…’ Enjoy a great Easter at the Navan Centre & Fort with family fun, songs,  dance, quack crafts and lots more ‘eggs-citing’ activities!  This event runs from Saturday 4th – Tuesday 7th April with shows at 10.00am , 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.00pm & 4.30pm.  This is always a popular event so book today to avoid disappointment!

Fermanagh

Roll up Roll up or down as the case may be for the Share Easter Bunny Hunt and Cruise on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April. Search  for Easter surprises and treats followed by a cruise. Children £6, Adults £10, Family of 4 £28. Bunny Cruise times include 10.00am and 2.00pm.

Tyrone

An Creagán is bracing itself for an exciting line-up of events during Easter Monday 6th April.  To kick off Spring enjoy a fun filled day in the great outdoors.  Get messy with wild art, build dens and connect with the natural environment. The event will all see the launch of An Creagán’s new Bronze Age Settlement with a team of historical re-enactors to bring the site to life. Try your hand at archery and making tools from flint.  Help cook some bread or porridge over the open fire and have a tour around a thatched, Bronze Age roundhouse. The event will be showcasing creARTivity cultural workshops allowing children to explore arts & crafts from across the world.

Derry

Enjoy some Easter fun at the Jet Centre in Coleraine. Choose from Disney’s fabulous new live action Cinderella and DreamWorks fun family animated adventure Home at Moviehouse Cinemas.  It’ll be all go at Alley Cats too over the holiday period. Join in the Easter Egg hunt on Sunday 5th April Easter from 2.30-3.30pm. The event is free with paid admission to Alley Cats. Other activities include arts & crafts from 11-noon and 2-3pm on Wed 8th April and Fri 10th April and face painting at the same times on Thursday 9th April. Again all activities are free on paid admission.

Antrim

Join the Courtyard Theatre for The Jungle Book KIDS 6th – 11th April.  This unique musical theatre adventure for little ones has been designed so that they too can take part in a fun and structured theatre school environment.  Enter a world of fun that includes Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang, as they swing their way through madcap musical adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Kahn.  In just one week the boys and girls will be performing their own show to family and friends live on stage.  The Jungle Book KIDs is full of colourful characters, toe-tapping tunes and Disney classics including: The Bare Necessities, and I Wan’na Be Like You.  Daily 10am – 4.30pm. Performance: Sat 11 April at 2.30pm. Age: 5-10 yrs

Belfast

Celebrate a unique and fun-filled Easter in classic steam train style with the Easter Eggspress Steam Trains running on Easter Monday and Tuesday.  The trips are aimed at families, providing nostalgia for adults and great fun for children.  They will feature newly-restored No.85 “Merlin, our most powerful locomotive. Departures from Belfast Central Station 12.00pm and and 3.00pm.

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Jacqueline from whatsonni.com share’s her pick of what’s on this weekend across NI

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Edenmore Golf and Country Club invite you to their Wedding Fayre this Sunday 22nd March.  Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and indulge in some delicious canapes whilst browsing the selected exhibitors- sure to give you inspiration for your special day!  Goodie bags for the first 50 guests so get there early!

Armagh

Browse through hundreds of second hand books and stock up on all your essential reads at this weekend’s Spring Book Fair at the Argory on Saturday and Sunday. There’s something for everyone. Live music and Punch Judy shows on Sunday. Donations of unwanted books, CDs and DVDs are welcome prior to the event.

Fermanagh

See Willie Russell’s classic play Blood Brothers this Friday 20th March at the Ardhowen Theatre Enniskillen. Set in Liverpool, Blood Brothers tells the story of fraternal twins, born into a large and poor working class family who were separated at birth because their mother decided to have one of them adopted. The twins’ different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming an Oxbridge-graduated councillor and the other unemployed and in prison.  The play looks at the differences and conflicts of their upbringing, their relationships with one and other and with their real and adopted mothers as well as with the girl they both ultimately fall in love with.

Tyrone

The Alley Theatre Strabane is delighted to be hosting Ireland’s leading drama festival this week with performances every day until Saturday. Curtain up is at 8pm.  Join them as this intimate venue comes alive with productions from all over Ireland, all eager to take title of Best Play.

Derry/Londonderry

Sounds for Heaney, a three date tour from 20th-23rd March will arrive at the Derry Central Library on Saturday 21st March.  This is an exploration into Seamus Heaney’s poetry and using it as a direct source of creative inspiration for writing and creating music. The outcome is a blend of Heaney’s voice with sounds and music that are purely inspired by his voice, poetry and his country. The written music and selected poems are all compiled by drummer and composer James Anderson and aimed at celebrating the life and passing of Heaney himself.

Antrim

The students of vocal coach Lesley Henry return to the Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey this Saturday 21st March for Showtime! This fast moving musical show is packed with laughter, tears, energetic dance and spectacular chorus numbers and memorable solos from six musicals.  Featuring the music of ‘The Phantom of The Opera, South Pacific, The Wizard of Oz, 13, Hairspray, not to mention the music of Sondheim and the latest Disney hit Frozen.  This family friendly show will entertain you and have you dancing in your seats with a cast of over 50 students you will be part of a very special ‘show stopper’ of an evening.

Belfast

Join the 5* Merchant Hotel this Sunday 22nd March for their stunning Wedding Showcase for some inspiration, from romantic ceremonies to luxurious wedding nights. Admission is free. Open 12pm to 5pm.

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Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this St. Patrick’s Day/Mother’s Day weekend across the NI

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There will be fun for everyone as Banbridge District Council host their annual St Patrick’s Family Fun Day in Solitude Park on Saturday 14th March 2015. The craic kicks off at 2pm and runs until 4pm and will feature a host of performances and activities guaranteed to get you in the mood for a bit of a jig and a hoolie!

Armagh

Armagh City is a perfect destination for a short break this Saint Patrick’s Festival as the place has something to suit every taste. Visitors have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from, including high quality hotels, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation.  Enjoy wonderful restaurants, take in an act at The Market Place Theatre, follow the session trail across the City and enjoy the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations as you soak up the atmosphere of Ireland’s oldest City! See www.armagh.co.uk/saintpatrick.

Fermanagh

Let’s not forget Mum this weekend! Mother’s Day at Lough Erne Resort is the perfect treat to say a huge thank you.  Enjoy a 4 Course Buffet lunch as well as a ‘Traditional Ice Cream Corner’ with cones and candy treats for kids. Prepared by Executive Head Chef Noel Mc Meel & his team means this fabulous Mothers Day Buffet Lunch is a hugely popular event so book early!

Tyrone

The Mid Ulster Sports Arena Cookstown will open its doors for the first time ever this weekend forThe Mid Ulster Model Show,  in association with Cookstown District Council, in aid of Jennifer’s Journey and Stewartstown Primary School. Thousands of people from all over Northern Ireland and beyond are set to converge on the show, running from 10am – 6pm on Saturday 14th March.

Derry/Londonderry

With free entry for anyone who can prove they are called Patrick, Shamrock Shenanigans at Springhill Moneymore is sure to be fine way to celebrate Saint Patrick. Discover the shamrock trail and enjoy craft activities, food and music from the Armagh Rhymers.  Additional charge for Shamrock Trail.

Antrim

Celebrate all things Irish at the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Leprechauns will be lurking on the family-friendly treasure trail (find them all and win a pot of gold!). There will  also be face-painting, balloon modelling, crafts and traditional music.

Belfast

Treat your Mother to a special Afternoon Tea at Titanic Belfast in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite featuring the stunning replica staircase! Live jazz music will add atmosphere to your afternoon as you dine on a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, superb cakes, sweets and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. Children’s menu also available. Guests may use the Grand Staircase & take photos.  Afternoon Tea sitting take place every twenty minutes starting from 12:20 until 16:00.  Book Online at www.TitanicBelfast.com

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Here is Jacqueline’s pick of what’s on this weekend across NI.

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Getting married? Cultra Manor is having an open viewing day on Saturday 7th March from 11am-3pm. You will have the opportunity to explore the manor’s fabulous wedding facilities and unique photograph locations around the 170 acre museum site, with the team on hand to discuss all the options available.

Armagh

Enjoy free admission at a number of National Trust properties on Saturday 7th March including the Argory in Moy and Ardress House in Annaghmore. Come and meet the staff and volunteers and learn more about these amazing National Trust properties.

Fermanagh

Visit Fermanagh’s Visitor Attractions for FREE this weekend, 6th – 8th March 2015.  With a wealth of visitor attractions in Fermanagh take this opportunity to visit and explore what we have to offer. Bring your family and friends and make a day of it, travelling from one attraction to the next. There is something for everyone.

Tyrone

Ireland’s most dysfunctional couple, the Murphys, are at it again this Friday 6th March at the Alley Theatre Strabane! Join Bridie, Willie, Cynthia and Dick in sunny Spain for another hilarious comedy farce! After the massive success of their first play “A Bit On The Side”, Conal Gallen and his son, Rory, have once again come up with a comedy masterpiece!  A Bit On The Sunny Side” sees our four hapless holidaymakers stumble unwittingly from one crisis to another! With their last show having sold over 75,000 tickets, this is one that is definitely not to be missed! It’s pure fun, laughter and craic from start to finish! Age recommendation 16 +.

Derry/Londonderry

Killyman Players present “A Fish Out of Water”, a three act comedy by Derek Benfield, at The Lurach Centre Maghera this Saturday 7th March at 8pm. Tickets available from Members of Maghera Parish Select Vestry, The Lurach Centre, Riddell Bros. & H N McKinley & Son Shops, Maghera.

Antrim

Twice a year the National Trust opens the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre free of charge. Come along this Saturday 7th March, and experience the world-class service and facilities for yourself! Enjoy a guided walk, explore the exhibition area and see exactly why this is Northern Ireland’s number 1 tourist attraction. All aspects of the Visitor Experience are free of charge, including free access to the Visitor Centre, free audio or guided walking tour, free shuttle bus from the centre to the stones, free parking and free park and ride from Bushmills.

Belfast

The Frock Around The Clock Spectacular Vintage & Handmade Fair will be making its first appearance of 2015 on Sunday 8th March from 12-5pm, when it visits Malone House Belfast for another extravaganza of exclusive style, glamour and eclectic fabulousness for you, your wardrobe and your home.  The event will showcase around 50 handpicked, high quality vintage dealers and creative designers specialising in vintage, handmade and upcycled fashion, jewellery, furniture, homewares, collectibles, art, craft and gifts, scrumptious sweet treats, photography and much more.

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Jacqueline’s Pick of What’s On Across NI

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Fancy a ‘selfie’ with an owl, the chance to get up close to unusual creatures or to find out to your surprise, that snakes aren’t slimy? All this and more at the fourth annual Safari Live event will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September 2014 (noon-five), at Crawfordsburn Country Park, near Bangor, County Down.

Tyrone

The Cultural Crafts with Thai Arts NI Creative programme of workshops will be delivered by ethnic artists exploring arts and crafts from across the world at An Creagan this Saturday 27th September and run for 3 weeks, 11am – 1.00pm. Workshops are FREE but have limited availability. Ages 16+.

Fermanagh

Cleenish Community Hall will play host to a Vintage Fashion Show this Saturday in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice. The night will also feature a raffle with a host of exclusive, high end prizes, including Sunday lunch at MacNean House and a signed Neven Maguire cookbook, cookery course for two at Belle Isle, champagne afternoon tea at the Lough Erne Hotel, a pair of tickets to see Nathan Carter when he plays the Ardhowen Theatre in October and much, much more.  Tickets cost £10 and all proceeds from the night will be donated to Northern Ireland Hospice and Cancer Research to support the vital work of the two charities. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm sharp and guests will be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Derry

The Hope and Gloria Emporium in Coleraine will host a charity event to celebrate brides-to-be and local wedding vendors from every area of the wedding industry on Thursday 25th September.  The Wedding Fayre will be a great night of fun, fashion and celebration with a wedding fashion show, First Dance Demonstrations, Hair and Beauty Consultations, the Open House of their new Hair Salon, Live Music, a charity raffles, and yummy drinks and nibbles!  With  wonderful vendors, you can plan your whole wedding at the “one-stop feel good” shop!  Vintage and Modern Wedding Dresses will be on sale too and admission is free.

Armagh

Armagh City Hotel will screen the Movie Premier of of 2Late this Saturday 27th September.  2Late is a New Exciting Powerful Movie Produced and Directed by Gary Wales & Phil McAleavey Written by Adam McCaffrey (Writer / Actor, Lead Role) 2Late is about a young teenage boy ”Sam Hunter” (Adam McCaffrey) who gets bullied for being different by School Boys and his own Dad. His best friend Reece (Gary Wales) tries to look after him and protect him. His mum suspects her husband beats him. Sam can’t take anymore and makes the most important decision that no one would ever wish to make. This movie tells a moving story based on real life events that continues to happen in society, and asks the questions why this happens but also hopes to make the audience understand what part they can play in helping to combat this. Proceeds in aid of Suicide Awareness.

Antrim

The River to Lough Festival is a new and innovative one-day festival that will take place at the Toome Eel Fishery on Saturday 27th September 2014 from 12 noon to 6pm. The festival will celebrate over 8,000 years of fishing on the River Bann and Lough Neagh. It will highlight the rich cultural heritage associated with this very ancient fishing tradition as well as the mythic transatlantic journey of the eel. It will also celebrate the uniqueness of other wild food that comes from the River Bann & Lough Neagh, and will encourage local, national and international visitors to appreciate the culinary uniqueness of the Lough Neagh Eel as well as other local artisan produce.

Belfast

This Sunday 28th September the Merchant Hotel is the place to be for all brides to be,  as they invite you to their Wedding Showcase. Speak to their Wedding Consultants about booking your dream day! Each Wedding Showcase features two Wedding Fashion shows with wedding associates on hand to help plan your day. To register go to the app on the Merchant Hotel’s facebook page.

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Jacqueline’s Pick of What’s On This Weekend.

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Join the WWT to celebrate World Wetlands Day on the 1st and 2nd February, an international celebration of wetlands. Meet amphibians and insects, take part in wetland themed activities.  Drop in and take part in a fun introduction into what wetlands do for us followed by a whirlwind tour of the wetlands at Castle Espie running at 12pm and 2pm each day.

Tyrone

Join in the celebrations for Burns Night at The Burnavon Theatre Cookstown on Friday 31st January.  Compere for the evening, the BBC’s ‘A Kist o’ Words’ presenter Wilson Burgess, will introduce dance and musical performances, recitals and yarns.  Then to top it off dance leaders Ken and Linda McLean will invite you on to the floor for a lively ceilidh to music provided by Risin’ Stour.

Fermanagh

Burns Night Supper on Saturday 1st February at 7.30pm in the Westville Hotel. Music on the night is by Ben Sands of  Sands Family Band from Rostrevor and dinner will include Haggis and all the trimmings! 

Derry

There’s still time to get your hands on tickets for Ballywillan Drama Group’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar at the Waterside Theatre Coleraine. An action packed, fast moving and gripping must-see for all theatre enthusiasts! Don’t miss out, book your tickets today before it’s too late! Runs until Saturday 1st February.

Armagh

Recreate a Van Gogh picture – starry night or sunflowers at the Market Place Theatre this Saturday. Using the quick wet felting technique of joining fibres with just soap, bubble wrap and circular movements, children will have fun building up the layers of wool fibres to recreate a masterpiece but this time in felt! Once dry children can take home and put in their own frame.  All materials supplied.  Dress for mess!

Antrim
The ever-fabulous FROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Vintage & Handmade Fair will be back at Malone House, Belfast on Sunday 2nd February 2014 for a Valentine’s extravaganza of gorgeous vintage and handmade treasures, nostalgia and fun. 45 fabulous vintage sellers and Irish designers will be showcasing vintage, handmade and upcycled fashion, jewellery, furniture, homewares and collectables plus sweet treats, photography, music and more!

Belfast

The Quirky Weddings Alternative Wedding Fair is back at the Waterfront Hall on Sunday February 2nd from 12-5pm.   Don’t miss this fair if you’re looking for something a little different. With over  120 excellent exhibitors in a laid back, fun atmosphere this is a wedding fair not to be missed!

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Jacqueline’s top picks of family events this weekend.

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Bangor and Ards One Act Drama Festival takes place 8th – 10th November  where competing companies vie for the points which may take them on to the finals.  Three nights of drama six plays from some of the top amateur groups in the country.

Thur: “Lay Up Your Ends” by Martin lynch – Bangor Drama Club & ” Dark Alan ” by Sean Treanor – Newpoint Players.

Fri:   “The Donahue Sisters” by Geraldine Aron – Clarence Players &  ” The End of the Beginning” Sean O’Casey – Theatre 3.

Sat: “Duck Variations” by David Mamet – Lurig Drama Group &  ” The Extraordinary Revelations Of Orca the Goldfish” by David Tristram   – Belvoir Players. No better place to enjoy these plays than the intimate atmosphere of the WEB auditorium.

Tyrone

Wrestling Superstars are taking a break from their tours of America, Europe, Japan & Mexico to take part in a giant one-off extravaganza in County Tyrone. The Craic Theatre is the venue for this year’s must-see event where fans will have the chance to witness the passion of dedicated athletes perfecting their craft. Wrestling Superstars will collide in a clash of skill and will in the ring that will grip the audience’s attention like nothing you will have seen before. The spectacular event will take place on November 10th with doors opening at 7.30pm.  Spectators will get the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite stars. This is a great chance to have a great night out with friends and family at an affordable price. In recent year’s stars such as Wade Barrett, Drew McIntyre, Mason Ryan and of course Ireland’s own Sheamus have appeared in similar venues throughout the country. This bone-crunching event is catered towards kids both young and old!

Fermanagh

Little Castle Cross-Community Playgroup Lisnaskea has organised a Pre-Christmas Toy Sale & Coffee morning at the Archdale Hall, Main Street Lisnaskea on Saturday 10th November 2012 from 10 am to 2pm. Please no bric-a-brace. All items in Crhistmas spirit. £5.00 per table if selling. All proceeds will go towards the running costs of the Playgroup.

Derry

Following on from the success of Macbeth, the highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most tragic tale – Romeo & Juliet as part of an international tour. For two nights only at the Millennium Forum on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th November.

Armagh

The world-renowned Moscow Ballet presents the most popular of all classical ballets ‘Swan Lake’ in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky’s superb score at the Market Place Theatre Armagh, Thursday 8th November. The ballet is a favourite of ballerinas and audiences alike; the ultimate fairy tale ballet.  World-renowned soloists Nadezda Ivanova, Andrey Shalin,Dmitry Smirnov lead the Moscow Ballet Company under the direction of Elik Melikov.

Antrim

On Saturday 10th November Killymurris Church Hall Glarryford are hosting a funday for all the family. There will be demonstrations and stalls including Atlantic crafts NI, Peekaboo Boutique, Gloonan Gallery, Colemans Garden Centre, Black Bow Bears and many many more. Their charity for the day is Belfast Central Mission who will get a presentation of the food given by children and a cheque presented to them on the day too to help with their fabulous work.

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