{"id":12178,"date":"2016-08-04T12:10:53","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T11:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=12178"},"modified":"2016-08-04T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T11:13:14","slug":"whats-on-in-ards-north-down-this-week-over-the-next-2-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/08\/whats-on-in-ards-north-down-this-week-over-the-next-2-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in Ards & North Down this week over the next 2 weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 5 August \u2013 Thursday 11 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Until Wednesday 31 August, Open House Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor, various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Open House Festival presents another fabulous and exciting programme of festival events spread over forty venues throughout the whole of August.<\/p>\n

Music, words, theatre and comedy, film, food and drink, magic and mystery and arts!<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9147 1780, info@openhousefestival.com<\/a>, openhousebangor.com<\/p>\n

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

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Friday 5 – Sunday 14 August, Creative Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations within the Ards and North Down Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the week there will be a number of events taking place in celebration of Art and Craft.<\/p>\n

Friday 5 August<\/strong>, 10am-6pm, sees the launch of the event with Craft in the Square<\/strong>, where Conway Square in Newtownards will be transformed, for one day only, into a tented Craft Village.<\/p>\n

Over 35 Artists and Makers will be selling and demonstrating their. Live Music throughout the day and more.<\/p>\n

Come along and enjoy a week long explosion of creativity!<\/p>\n

Info and booking: see visitardsandnorthdown.com\/creative-peninsula<\/p>\n

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Saturday 6 August, Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

6 Aug:<\/strong> Aldo\u2019s Magic Show and Face Painting<\/p>\n

Visitor Centre open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 6: <\/strong>Animal Road show and Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 7: <\/strong>Plant and Play, Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm, daily. 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 6 to Sunday 14 August, Donaghadee Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donaghadee, various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2016 programme will once again showcase the best of this historic town and what it has to offer, from spectacular sea views to sensational seafood.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9188 8667, info@visitdonaghadee.com<\/a>, visitdonaghadee.com<\/p>\n

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

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Every Sunday in July and August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park Bandstand, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free live performances, every Sunday 3pm-5pm<\/p>\n

7 Aug:<\/strong> Jigs and Reels in the Park \u2013 lively jigs and reels and traditional folk songs from our very own Bangor-based Inverberg<\/p>\n

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

Sunday 7 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Historic Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a33, 2.30pm – 4.30pm<\/p>\n

Join us on a walk through the past discovering Bangor’s varied history, from Bronze Age settlements to Viking invasions and two World Wars, visiting North Down Museum and Bangor Abbey.<\/p>\n

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

Monday 8 \u2013 Friday 12 August, \u00a0Arts: Creative Summer Schemes for Kids Donaghadee Arts Summer Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donaghadee Community Centre, Manor Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

1pm-3pm<\/p>\n

Taking inspiration from the seaside around Donaghadee, these arts workshops will develop skills in arts and sculpture to create wonderful creatures of the sea. Suitable for ages 6-12yrs.<\/p>\n

Fees: \u00a330 (10% discount for second child in same family)<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9181 0803, ardsarts.com<\/p>\n

Wednesday 10 \u2013 Friday 12 August, Ulster U16 Boys Open Golf<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donaghadee Golf Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9188 3624, donaghdeegolfclub.com<\/p>\n

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

Wednesday 10 August to Saturday 20 August, Clandeboye Festival Camerata Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clandeboye Estate, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

A prestigious annual event founded by Barry Douglas, international pianist, conductor, educator and recording artist.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9042 7600, camerata-ireland.com<\/p>\n

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

Thursday 11 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a33, 7pm – 8pm<\/p>\n

Uncover the history behind Bangor Abbey’s most famous graves and memorials<\/p>\n

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

Friday 12 August \u2013 Thursday 19 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Until Sunday 14 August, Creative Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations within the Ards and North Down Borough<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Creative Peninsula is now in its 15th<\/sup> year and the programme just keeps getting better.<\/p>\n

Throughout the week there will be a number of events taking place in celebration of Art and Craft such as workshops, demonstrations, guided tours and so much more! Something for everyone \u2013 discover the artist within or simply come along and enjoy a week long explosion of creativity!<\/p>\n

Info and booking: see visitardsandnorthdown.com\/creative-peninsula<\/p>\n

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Until Saturday 20 August, Clandeboye Festival Camerata Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clandeboye Estate, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

A prestigious annual event founded by Barry Douglas, international pianist, conductor, educator and recording artist.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9042 7600, camerata-ireland.com<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 13 August, Peninsula Food Showcase: Portavogie ‘Seafood Festival’<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Free, 12noon-6pm<\/p>\n

The Portavogie Seafood Festival will be a celebration of Portavogie\u2019s seafood heritage. Celebrity chef Jenny Bristow will be doing live cookery demonstrations alongside local chefs. The beach huts will be filled with local artisan producers from the Peninsula; there will be children\u2019s activities, a fun fair, street theatre, sand pits, and much more.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 13 August, Family Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

13 Aug:<\/strong> Animal Roadshow and Balloon Modelling<\/p>\n

Visitor Centre open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Sat 13: <\/strong>Magic Show<\/p>\n

Sun 14: <\/strong>Face Painting, traditional crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm, daily. 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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Friday 12 August and Saturday 13 August, Working Vintage Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosemount Estate, Greyabbey<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a310, Fri 4pm-10pm | Sat 10am-5pm<\/p>\n

Come along and enjoy large displays of vintage tractors, steam engines, vintage cars<\/p>\n

and motor cycles, vintage lorries, stationary engines, implements, craft tents, trade<\/p>\n

stands, food outlets, amusements, live music and much, much more for all the family.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9754 1334, Secretary@countydowntractionengineclub.com<\/a>, countydowntractionengineclub.com<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 14 August, Guided Walks and Tours: Strangford Lough Boat Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a38 (Ad) | \u00a34 (Ch), \u00a02pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating wildlife of Strangford Lough. See where Saint Patrick first came ashore, view landscapes used in Game of Thrones filming and hear of Viking raiders.<\/p>\n

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

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every Sunday in July and August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ward Park Bandstand, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free live performances, every Sunday 3pm-5pm<\/p>\n

14 Aug:<\/strong> Punk in the Park \u2013 Shock Treatment 21<\/em>. Once the stomping ground of the BBA, punk is back with the reincarnated Belfast punk band, Shock Treatment 21.<\/p>\n

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

Monday 15 to Friday 19 August, Arts: Creative Summer Schemes for Kids Comber Arts Summer Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comber Leisure Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

1pm-3pm<\/p>\n

These fun arts-based workshops will include various different types of art activities, ensuring that each child gets the opportunity to learn and develop a range of creative skills. Suitable for ages 6-12yrs.<\/p>\n

Fees: \u00a330 (10% discount for second child in same family).<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9181 0803, ardsarts.com<\/p>\n

Thursday 18 August, Guided Walks & Tours: Bangor Abbey Graveyard Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a33, 7pm – 8pm<\/p>\n

Uncover the history behind Bangor Abbey’s most famous graves and memorials<\/p>\n

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

Exhibitions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Space, Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon\u2013Sat 9.30am\u20135pm, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Until Saturday 27 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Papercrafted\u2019<\/p>\n

An exhibition by visual artist Emma Davison<\/p>\n

North Down Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park Avenue, Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

(028) 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Until Tuesday 30 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ulster Woodturners Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

An exhibition of woodturnings made by members of the Irish Woodturners Guild in the Ulster Area<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n

A celebration of artwork produced by local artists and craftspeople<\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Stables, Castle Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mon\u2013Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm<\/p>\n

(028) 4272 9882<\/p>\n

The Loft Gallery <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Until Sunday 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018I Made This for You\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

A collection of work inspired by old postcard images of Bangor Town by Jessica Hollywood<\/p>\n

The Saddlery<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Until 28 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Coastal Rowing Exhibition<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership and Portaferry Rowing Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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