{"id":14836,"date":"2017-08-10T12:02:58","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T11:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14836"},"modified":"2017-08-10T12:02:58","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T11:02:58","slug":"whats-on-in-ards-north-down-borough-council-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/08\/whats-on-in-ards-north-down-borough-council-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on in Ards & North Down Borough Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday 11 \u2013 Thursday 17 August<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Until 13 August, Creative Peninsula <\/strong><\/p>\n

Various locations <\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the week there will be Open Studios, Studio Coach Tours, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations, Art in the Walled Garden and more, all taking place throughout the beautiful and picturesque Ards and North Down Borough. See website for full programme.<\/p>\n

Info: 028 9181 0803, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 11 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12noon \u2013 2pm | Free<\/p>\n

Chill out in the ambiance of lunchtime music performances, every Friday in August<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 11 August<\/strong>,<\/strong> Fair weather Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12.30 – 1.30pm | Free<\/p>\n

With everything from music to circus performance and comedy, Conway Square will be the place to be in Ards on Fridays throughout\u00a0August.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 12 August,\u00a0Portavogie Seafood Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portavogie Seafood Festival <\/strong><\/p>\n

12noon -5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Come along for a\u00a0superb family day out, including a cookery demo with celebrity chef Nick Nairn, Fish Market, maritime themed activities, a touch tank, Dizzylands Funfair and so much more!<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 12 August, Family Fun at Portaferry Visitor Information Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2pm \u2013 4pm \u00a0| Free<\/p>\n

Bring the little ones along to Portaferry VIC for free family entertainment every Saturday in August.<\/p>\n

Sat 12: \u00a0Doodlebugs Workshop<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 12 August,\u00a0Strangford Lough Boat Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm-4pm |\u00a0\u00a310 (ad), \u00a35 (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:\u00a0 028 9182 6846, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 12 \u2013 Sunday 13 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2pm \u2013 4pm | Free<\/p>\n

Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September.<\/p>\n

Sat 12\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Bricks4kidz Lego Workshop and Children\u2019s Crafts
\nSun 13\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2018Tales of the Wild\u2019 Animal Roadshow, Traditional Crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 13 August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

3pm \u2013 5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Join us for live music every Sunday in August. This week, see \u00a0Tony Villiers and The Villains play a unique blend of folk-blues originals, influenced by Jonny Cash, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday 16 August, Kids Nature Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castle Park, Bangor\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.30am-12.30pm |\u00a0\u00a32.50<\/p>\n

Join this fascinating interactive nature trail, led by Patrick Cregg from the Woodland Trust and bird expert Dot Blakely.<\/p>\n

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

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Friday 18 \u2013 Thursday 24 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Friday 18 August, Music in the Courtyard<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12noon \u2013 2pm | Free<\/p>\n

Chill out in the ambiance of lunchtime music performances, every Friday in August.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 1200, northdownmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday 18 August<\/strong>,<\/strong> Fair Weather Fridays<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

12.30 – 1.30pm | Free<\/p>\n

With everything from music to circus performance and comedy, Conway Square will be the place to be in Ards on Fridays throughout\u00a0August.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 19 August, Nautical Past – Short Sea Cruise Belfast Lough<\/strong><\/p>\n

Departs Pickie Park, Bangor <\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm-3:30pm | \u00a310 (Children under 14 accompanied by adult \u00a35)<\/p>\n

Learn more about significant landmarks on the coastline and be sure to look out for the fascinating variety of wildlife.<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 19 August,<\/strong> Family Fun at Portaferry Visitor Information Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2pm-4pm | Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant and Play – Planting Seed Wrokshop and Design a Fairy Garden<\/p>\n

Info: 028 4272 9882, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2pm \u2013 4pm | Free<\/p>\n

Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September.<\/p>\n

Sat 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clayrazy Workshop and Balloon Modelling<\/p>\n

Sun 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Science Workshop, Glitter Tattoos and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

Cottages open 11am \u2013 5pm<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 19 August, Groomsport Music and Fireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

6.30pm – 10pm | Free<\/p>\n

Make the most of the summer nights, enjoying music and fireworks with family and friends. This year\u2019s headliner will be Bruce Springstreen tribute, The Boss UK.<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 20 August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

3pm \u2013 5pm | Free<\/p>\n

Join us for live music every Sunday in August. This week, see \u00a0Wasted Talent, Bangor\u2019s favourite punk rock sons, play music from the Pistols. Clash, SLF, PIL, Dead Kennedys\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Monday 21 August, Step Back in Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2.30pm-4.30pm | \u00a35<\/p>\n

Gain an insight into the history of the Ward Family who built Bangor Castle in 1852 and discover what life was like as a Victorian servant. Take this rare opportunity to tour Bangor Castle and the Walled Garden followed by tea and a treat in Coffee Cure.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday 22 August, Bangor Christian Heritage Walk\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangor Town Area <\/strong><\/p>\n

2.30pm-4pm\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a34<\/p>\n

Trace the steps of canons, priests and pilgrims in a tour that encompasses visits to Bangor Abbey, St Comgall\u2019s Roman Catholic Church, First Bangor Presbyterian Church and the North Down Museum.<\/p>\n

Info:\u00a0 028 9127 0069, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

The Stables, Castle Street, BT22 1NZ<\/p>\n

T: 028 4272 9882<\/p>\n

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Saturday 5 \u2013 Sunday 27 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018The Language of Pain\u2019<\/p>\n

An exhibition by the Martin family addressing the hidden side of pain<\/p>\n

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

Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall), BT20 4BT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 1200 | northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

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Until Sunday 20 August\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lay of the Land Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

Bangor based artists draw on their experiences of living and working within the beautiful borough of Ards and North Down.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 2 August – Sunday 3 September\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/p>\n

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

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

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

T: 028 9182 6846<\/p>\n

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Saturday 5 \u2013 Saturday 26 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Natural Impressions\u2019<\/p>\n

A collaborative exhibition by Printmaker Michael Geddis and Ceramicist Andrew Cooke<\/p>\n

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Ards Arts Centre <\/strong><\/p>\n

Town Hall,\u00a0Conway Square,\u00a0 Newtownards, BT23 4NP<\/p>\n

T:\u00a0028 9181 0803<\/p>\n

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Wednesday 2 \u2013 Thursday 31 August <\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Peninsula<\/p>\n

A showcase of the high concentration of artists and craft persons living and working in the Ards Peninsula<\/p>\n

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