{"id":11763,"date":"2016-06-09T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T14:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=11763"},"modified":"2016-06-09T16:02:29","modified_gmt":"2016-06-09T15:02:29","slug":"11763","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/06\/11763\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on in Ards & North Down this week and next."},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Until Sunday 19 June, NI Festival of Cycling<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>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 event plus much more.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h2>\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: Bricks4kids 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><\/h2>\n

2pm-4pm, tickets \u00a38 (Ad), \u00a34 (Ch)<\/p>\n

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough.<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 12 June, Helen\u2019s Bay in Two World Wars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

2.30pm-4.30pm, tickets \u00a33<\/p>\n

This fascinating tour starts with a visit to St John\u2019s Parish Church, exploring its strong historical connections to both World Wars, then proceeds to Grey Point Fort, via the Bayburn Trail.<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 12 June Comber Historical Walking Tour<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

2pm – 4pm, tickets \u00a33<\/p>\n

Join this tour to discover points of interest as you stroll through the home town of Thomas Andrews designer of the Titanic.<\/p>\n

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

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Thursday 16 to Sunday 19, Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\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

NEXT WEEK, Friday 17 \u2013 Thursday 23 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Until Sunday 19 June, NI Festival of Cycling<\/strong><\/h2>\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 event plus much more.<\/p>\n

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

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Until Sunday 19, Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Portaferry Village<\/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

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Friday 17 June to Monday 4 July, 150 Anniversary Celebration Sailing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Royal Ulster Yacht Club, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9127 0568<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

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

Sat 18: Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 19: Face Painting and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/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 18 and Sunday 19 June, Culture Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Project 24, Queen\u2019s Parade Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

12noon-4pm<\/p>\n

Come along and watch the Kids perform or bring the kids along and enjoy workshops facilitated by professional tutors.<\/p>\n

Info: Project24ni.com<\/p>\n

Tickets on sale now…<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\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><\/strong><\/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":"

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