Discover the new Celebrity Dusty Ducks at Castle Espie this summer! World famous Aardman studios, creators of Wallace and Gromit, designed Dusty Duck to celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary and this summer Dusty, along with his 14 celebrity designed friends will be on show around the reserve.<\/p>\n
Navan Fort\u2019s annual celebration of the ancient Celtic sun god Lugh takes place this Saturday 5th<\/sup> August. The Wickerman Gathering is a fun packed programme with live bands including the fabulous HatchJaw, the foot tapping Trad Folk Experience and the outstanding Fireside Folk.\u00a0\u00a0 Activities on the evening will include dancing, Celtic mindfulness, Casting of the Fews, a Celtic encampment, crafts stalls and of course don\u2019t forget we the Wickerman towering above the audience, ready for the fire ceremony.<\/p>\n Jazzeys Laughter Lounge returns for the first-Thursday of fun in Bogan’s with a sensational lineup. This month, Enniskillen is pleased to welcome the one-and-only Shane Todd, with support on the night from Darren Matthews and Dave Elliott.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Battle of the\u00a0Buskers\u00a0will take place on Saturday 5 August 2017\u00a0from\u00a012noon\u00a0to 4.30pm in\u00a0Dungannon\u00a0Town Centre, with\u00a0a live performance at Blues on The Hill\u00a0by the winner at 6.30pm.\u00a0\u00a0 Battle of the\u00a0Buskers\u00a0returns for its\u00a03rd\u00a0year on Saturday\u00a05th\u00a0August 2017 from\u00a012noonto\u00a04.30pm in\u00a0Dungannon\u00a0Town Centre. Musicians, singers, bands and solo artists are being invited\u00a0to showcase their musical talent in this exciting competition.\u00a0Each Busker will be allocated a pitch to compete along with a time slot to perform in the civic space in\u00a0Upper Market Square where a canopy stage and sound system will be in place. Additional street and\u00a0family entertainment will also form a great day out in Dungannon!<\/p>\n In aid of Foyle Hospice. The Causeway Coast Model, Craft and Food Fest is taking place between 2.00pm and 9.00pm on Thursday 3rd August 2017 at the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine.\u00a0 The event will feature a wide range of stands with toys and models\u00a0 for all ages.\u00a0 Local enthusiasts will also be displaying some of their models and layouts.\u00a0 A wide array of stands with locally produced craft products will have their wares available.\u00a0 Food stands will also be at the Show. So if you are looking\u00a0 farm toys or models, cars, lorries, buses for young or old come along and see what you might find.<\/p>\n 2017 is the 27th anniversary of Heart of the Glens Festival (5th<\/sup> to 13th<\/sup> August),\u00a0 one of the most successful community festivals in Northern Ireland. The programme of events is as varied and entertaining as ever with something for all the family. The festival will open with fireworks and throughout the week there will be the usual favourites including the Lurig Run, Vintage Family Fun Day. Dance Workshops etc. There will be a festival theme on Friday night, 11th. This is always a popular night with hundreds crowding into the village for a great night of fun and entertainment. As always, visitors and locals alike are always welcomed and hope that the festival has something for everyone. Get yourself to Cushendall and join in the fun.<\/p>\n Making Waves on board HMS Caroline will run on Saturday 5th Aug, Wednesday 9th Aug, Wednesday 16th Aug, Saturday 26th Aug and Monday 28th August.\u00a0 This is a drop in session between 11am \u2013 3pm.\u00a0Fun for all the Family!\u00a0Join artist Julie Greenlee on board and learn how to weave using peg looms. Use a variety of wool and fabric strips to create ‘waves’ which will then be joined together and suspended from the ceiling creating colourful, gently flowing waves.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00adFor more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0whatsonni.com<\/a>. Follow us on twitter @whatsonNI and on facebook at\u00a0fb.com\/www.whatsonni.com<\/a>\u00a0for news, competitions and what\u2019s on near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Down Discover the new Celebrity Dusty Ducks at Castle Espie this summer! World famous Aardman studios, creators of Wallace and Gromit, designed Dusty Duck to celebrate WWT’s 70th anniversary and this summer Dusty, along with his 14 celebrity designed friends will be on show around the reserve. 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