{"id":12675,"date":"2016-10-04T14:08:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T13:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=12675"},"modified":"2016-10-04T14:12:51","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T13:12:51","slug":"whats-on-ards-north-down-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/10\/whats-on-ards-north-down-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On Ards & North Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 7 October \u2013 Thursday 13 October<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Friday 7 October, Talk: \u2018Recording Ireland’s First World War Landscapes\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Starts 1pm<\/p>\n

Free. Join us at North Down Museum for an afternoon lecture discussing the archaeological investigations into the training of Kitchener\u2019s Irish divisions during the Great War.<\/p>\n

The research brings together archaeological and historical analysis on British training camps in Ireland within a much broader historiography of the First World War.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 8 October,<\/strong> Guided Tours: Tea with the Lord<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Embrace this superb opportunity to visit this beautiful stately home of the Dunleath family for over 150 years.<\/p>\n

Become a member of the gentry for the afternoon as the affable Lord Dunleath guides you around his remarkable home and joins you for a chat over tea and scones, in the historic conservatory.<\/p>\n

2pm \u2013 5.30pm<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a318 Ad, \u00a39 Ch (under 14). Tickets include a light refreshment.<\/p>\n

Info and Booking: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Sunday 9 and Monday 10 October, Peninsula Food Showcase: Loaves and Fishes <\/strong>(Flyer attached)<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballywalter Park, Ballywalter<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ancestral home of Lord and Lady Dunleath, is the venue for the Loaves and Fishes, a programme of masterclasses in\u00a0local seafood <\/a>cuisine and traditional bread making delivered by chefs of international repute.<\/p>\n

Part of the Seafood Week 2016, this unique event is aimed at catering professionals and the public. This event is supported by the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

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Thursday 13 October, Historical Society Talk: Scrabo Tower and the Londonderry\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Starts 8pm<\/p>\n

Free for members, \u00a34 for non-members<\/p>\n

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

Tickets now on sale for\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Wednesday 26 October, Guided Walk: Halloween Walking Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the ghosts and ghouls of Newtownards<\/p>\n

Departs 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a36 Ad, \u00a34 Ch<\/p>\n

Info and Booking: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Halloween in Ards and North Down<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 22 October, Seapark Fireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Fun, food and a fireworks finale<\/p>\n

4pm \u2013 9pm<\/p>\n

FREE<\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 26 October, Halloween Walking Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conway Square, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the ghosts and ghouls of Newtownards<\/p>\n

7.30pm<\/p>\n

(Adult \u00a36 \/ Child \u00a34)<\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Saturday 29 October, Halloween Crafty Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

10am-12noon.<\/p>\n

Come along during half-term to make your very own Halloween craft and bring it home. The price includes all materials and children are welcome<\/p>\n

to bring a drink or nibbles if they would like (no nuts please) Suitable for ages 5 to 11yrs.<\/p>\n

\u00a35, early booking is essential.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 29 October, Halloween Fun Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

A perfect afternoon for the little ones! Bricks4kidz Clay, meet creepy crawlies and find out all about them,<\/p>\n

Magic shows and all day we will be showing child-friendly Halloween Films.<\/p>\n

Little ones can come in fancy dress! Check website for timings of activities.<\/p>\n

FREE<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 29 October, Ghostly Grey Abbey<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Abbey, Grey Abbey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halloween themed food, drinks, tours and activities. Part of the Peninsula Food Showcase. This event is supported by the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n

5pm \u2013 9pm<\/p>\n

FREE<\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Sunday 30 October, Halloween Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Creepy creatures, crafts and traditional music<\/p>\n

1pm \u2013 4pm<\/p>\n

FREE<\/p>\n

Info: visitardsandnorthdown.com, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Exhibitions<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Exhibition: Meet the Maker \u2018Nature\u2019s Treasures\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday Until Saturday 29 October <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Space Gallery, Ards Crafts, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards<\/p>\n

An exhibition of Jewellery design by Newtownards-based Gillian Downing.<\/p>\n

Info: (028) 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

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Exhibition: Barbara Allen Art<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until Friday 28 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Community Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor<\/p>\n

This watercolour exhibition highlights the seafood\u2019s harvested around our shores.<\/p>\n

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

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Exhibition: The Irene Sendler Window<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday 31 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nostalgia Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor<\/p>\n

David Esler worked with a group of ex service personnel, nurses and older people who experienced<\/p>\n

the conflict in N Ireland to create the Irene Sendler Window in honour of the holocaust hero.<\/p>\n

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

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Exhibition: 100 Years of the Cubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday 11 October – Thursday 10 November <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Long Gallery, North Down Museum, Bangor<\/p>\n

The adventurous world of Cub Scouts and how it has developed and grown locally throughout the years.<\/p>\n

Info: northdownmuseum.com, (028) 9127 1200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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