{"id":11645,"date":"2016-06-01T20:55:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T19:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=11645"},"modified":"2016-06-01T20:55:43","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T19:55:43","slug":"whats-on-this-week-and-next-in-ards-and-north-down-borough-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/06\/whats-on-this-week-and-next-in-ards-and-north-down-borough-council\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On this week and next in Ards and North Down Borough Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIS WEEK, Friday 3 June \u2013 Thursday 9 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, Sea Bangor Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quay Street, Bangor Seafront<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event. Sat 4, 10am-6pm and Sun 5, 12noon-6pm<\/p>\n

Visit and step on board the Tall Ship \u2018Mercedes\u2019, watch fantastic Jet-lev demo\u2019s, Twister Aerobatic Displays, food, music, magic and more!<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 4:<\/strong> Animal Road Show and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 5:<\/strong> Clayrazy and face painting<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Saturday 4 June until Sunday 19 June, NI Festival of Cycling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the Ards and North Down Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various activities and events, from a cinecycle in Comber to town races, and a beaches and BBQ\u2019s plus much more.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 4 June until Sunday 26 June, Exhibition: In the Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft, Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission Free. An Exhibition of Gillian Downing\u2019s collection inspired by her love of nature and wildlife.<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Sunday 5 June, Gran Fondo Giro d\u2019Italia: Strangford Route<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strangford Lough<\/strong><\/p>\n

This fantastic event returns to the Borough with the Strangford Lough route. Why not \u2018go pink\u2019 and cheer on the participants.<\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or granfondogiroditaliani.com<\/p>\n

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Until Monday 27 June, Exhibition: Discover Strangford Lough & the Ards Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Saddlery, Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admission Free. An exhibition of beautiful places belonging to the National Trust<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4281 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

NEXT WEEK, Friday 10 June \u2013 Thursday 16 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June, Cultra Hillclimb <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra<\/strong><\/p>\n

10am-5pm<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

This event is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

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Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/p>\n

Sat 11: Plant and Play and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 12: Brocks4kids and glitter tattoos<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Saturday 11 June, Strangford Lough Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starts 2pm, tickets \u00a38 (Ad), \u00a34 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Info & tickets: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sunday 12 June, Helen\u2019s Bay in Two World Wars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starts 2.30pm, tickets \u00a33<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sun 12, Thurs 16 & Tues 21 June, The Big Ards and North Down Footie Family Picnic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards and North Down Borough Council is inviting families to join the ranks of the \u2018Green and White Army\u2019 and enjoy a family friendly screening of the Northern Ireland UEFA Euro 2016 matches in parks across the borough.<\/p>\n

Families can view the matches and soak in the great atmosphere at the following venues:<\/p>\n

Sun 12 – 5pm, NI v Poland in Ward Park, Bangor
\nThurs 16 – \u00a05pm, NI v Ukraine in Londonderry Park, Newtownards<\/p>\n

Tues 21 – 5pm, NI v Germany in Millisle Beach Park, Millisle<\/p>\n

Gates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Tickets are free<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thursday 16 to Sunday 19, Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classic Boat and Music Festival<\/p>\n

Free event though charges apply to the Music Festival<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 4272 8770<\/p>\n

This events is supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council<\/em><\/p>\n

Tickets on sale now…<\/em><\/p>\n

Sea Bangor – Tall Ship Sailings \u2013 Sat 4 and Sun 5 June<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sailing into Bangor for the event is the impressive tall ship \u201cThe Mercedes\u201d 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\u201d 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 (\u00a315), then Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 8pm (\u00a320).<\/p>\n

Tickets are available now at Bangor Visitor Information Centre, Ards Visitor Information Centre, North Down Museum and online via visitardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

Theatre in the Walled Garden: David Walliams\u2019 \u2018Ratburger\u2019 – Tues 19 and Wed 20 July <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a36, 2pm & 6pm<\/p>\n

Voted the top children\u2019s book of the year in 2012, David Walliams\u2019 \u201cRatburger\u201d<\/p>\n

Heartbreak Productions returns this summer with the theatrical premiere of \u201cRatburger\u201d, adapted for the outdoor stage. \u00a0Recommended for 7yrs+<\/p>\n

Info and tickets: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Comber Earlies Food Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 25 June<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n

Peninsula Food Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat 30 July \u2013 Portaferry, Sat 13 Aug \u2013 Portavogie, Sat 10 Sept \u2013 Donaghadee, Sun 9 and Mon 10 Oct \u2013 Ballywalter, Sat 29 Oct \u2013 Greyabbey<\/p>\n

Download the leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THIS WEEK, Friday 3 June \u2013 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 \u2018Mercedes\u2019, watch fantastic Jet-lev demo\u2019s, Twister Aerobatic Displays, food, music, magic and more! Info: Bangor Visitor … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11645"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11645"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11646,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11645\/revisions\/11646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}