{"id":12980,"date":"2016-11-15T11:07:48","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T10:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=12980"},"modified":"2016-11-15T11:10:18","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T10:10:18","slug":"make-someone%e2%80%99s-christmas%e2%80%99-in-ards-and-north-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/11\/make-someone%e2%80%99s-christmas%e2%80%99-in-ards-and-north-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Someone\u2019s Christmas\u2019 in Ards and North Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>A packed programme of more than 30 festive, family events, plus a choice of high street favourites, speciality shops and unique local craft fairs where you can purchase the perfect gift, are just a few of the reasons why Ards and North Down is the perfect place to \u2018Make Someone\u2019s Christmas\u2019 in 2016.<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qHux9g0uNMw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ards and North Down Borough Council officially launched its Christmas campaign with a seasonal online video that features two Christmas baubles &#8211; Beau and Belle &#8211; who accidentally become separated amidst the Christmas shopping frenzy.\u00a0 Beau travels to the Christmas light switch on event in Newtownards to find Belle and be reunited in time for the festivities.<\/p>\n<p>The video\u2019s seasonal message &#8211; Make Someone\u2019s Christmas &#8211; reminds everyone that the festive period, while often busy, is also a time to enjoy, a time to connect with family and friends and there is no better place to do that than in Ards and North Down.<\/p>\n<p>The video can be viewed on the Council\u2019s Facebook page, where you can also access information about upcoming events and promotions.\u00a0 And the fun doesn\u2019t end there.\u00a0 Throughout the Christmas period there will be competitions, opportunities to participate in more videos and lots of other festive Facebook joviality.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the launch, Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alderman Deborah Girvan, said:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cArds and North Down is the best place to visit and shop this Christmas.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>The Council will be delivering a superb programme of over 30 events across the borough to help residents and visitors \u2018Make Someone\u2019s Christmas\u2019.\u00a0 This includes Christmas light switch ons, craft fayres, musical performances, Christmas movies and more.\u00a0\u00a0 Our Christmas baubles &#8211; Beau and Belle &#8211; may feature at some\u00a0of these.\u00a0 View our full events programme on-line.\u00a0 We also believe we offer some of the best retail experiences in the towns across our Borough, so don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy the build up to Christmas in the shops and markets in Bangor, Comber, Donaghadee, Holywood and Newtownards.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first event of the season is the ever-popular Bangor Christmas switch on at the McKee Clock, Queen\u2019s Parade, Bangor on Saturday 19 November (5.30pm).\u00a0 A spectacular fireworks display will accompany the switch on.\u00a0 Plus, a special Christmas market, providing a sneak peak of the festive gifts and goodies on offer in Bangor shops, will also run from 12noon &#8211; 7pm.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about all our events at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/visitardsandnorthdown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a>.\u00a0 For festive pictures, updates and promotions &#8216;like us&#8217; on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ANDborough.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A packed programme of more than 30 festive, family events, plus a choice of high street favourites, speciality shops and unique local craft fairs where you can purchase the perfect gift, are just a few of the reasons why Ards and North Down is the perfect place to \u2018Make Someone\u2019s Christmas\u2019 in 2016. 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