{"id":14890,"date":"2017-08-16T15:40:53","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T14:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14890"},"modified":"2017-08-16T15:41:11","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T14:41:11","slug":"14890","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/08\/14890\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s on in Ards and North Down this week and next!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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\"\"Until Wednesday 23 August, Donaghadee Summer Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Donaghadee Summer Festival continues with a variety of fun events for all the family over the festival fortnight. See website for full programme.<\/p>\n

Info: <\/strong>028 9182 6846,\u00a0 visitdonaghadee.com<\/a><\/p>\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,<\/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 Workshop and Design a Fairy Garden<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 19 August, Portaferry Triathlon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Shore Front<\/strong><\/p>\n

11am \u2013 3pm | Free to spectate<\/p>\n

Watch the intrepid triathletes as they battle the fast currents of the Narrows at the mouth of Strangford Lough before a 5k run and 21.5k cycle through the Co Down countryside.\u00a0 Fun family activities onshore. Info: 028 Info: 028 9182 6846, narrowstc.co.uk<\/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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Friday 25 \u2013 Thursday 31 August<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Friday 25 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

 <\/p>\n

Friday 25 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

 <\/p>\n

Saturday 26 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

Animal Road Show and Children’s Crafts<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 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 26\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr Hullabaloo Puppet Show<\/p>\n

Sun 27\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jumping Clay Workshop, Children\u2019s Crafts and Ulster-Scots Agency Entertainment<\/p>\n

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

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Saturday 26 August, Kid\u2019s \u201cSea-Creatures\u201d Nature Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

Millisle Beach <\/strong><\/p>\n

2pm-4pm | \u00a32.50 per child (all children must be accompanied by an adult)<\/p>\n

Join local naturalist \u2018Woody\u2019 on a beachcombing adventure to uncover the numerous types of sea creatures who live on the shores<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 27 August, Summer Music in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2.30pm-5pm| Free<\/p>\n

Enjoy the perfect end to the summer with the return of the popular Open House Bluegrass Picnic on Sunday 27 August (2.30pm), with live music from the Chicago\u2019s Henhouse Prowlers<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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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