{"id":15403,"date":"2017-11-15T13:05:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T12:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=15403"},"modified":"2017-11-15T13:17:28","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T12:17:28","slug":"15403","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/11\/15403\/","title":{"rendered":"What On, Causeway Coast and Glens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Causeway Coast and Glens Restaurant Week<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Date: <\/span><\/strong>11th \u2013 19th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: <\/span><\/strong>check www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com\/restaurantweek<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>From Limavady to Ballycastle, Ballintoy to Bushmills and from Portrush to Portballintrae<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>ballycastlevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 028 2076 2024\/028 7034 4723<\/span><\/p>\n

The 9-day culinary celebration will showcase our vibrant restaurant scene across entire borough.<\/p>\n

With a growing reputation for food experiences, enjoy themed nights, food tours and taster menus, using the very best of fresh local and seasonal produce, complemented by fine wines and artisan ales. From Limavady to Ballycastle, from Ballintoy to Bushmills, and from Portrush to Portballintrae; there is a restaurant ready to welcome you and offer you a memorable dining experience<\/p>\n

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Atlantic Sessions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/strong>16th<\/sup> \u2013 19th<\/sup> November<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/strong>Various (www.atlanticsessions.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Venue: <\/strong>Portstewart, Portrush and Portballintrae<\/p>\n

Contact: <\/strong>colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 0287034 4723<\/p>\n

A feast of musical talent, featuring over 30 artists in over 20 venues, including bars, coffee shops, hotels and town halls across Portrush, Portstewart and Portballintrae, throughout 4 days.\u00a0 Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart also offers a platorm for up and coming talent as well as established atists from across Northern Ireland and beyond to bring their music beyond the urban hubs.\u00a0 \u00a0Most gigs are admission free.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas Activities<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>17th & 18th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: <\/span><\/strong>10am \u2013 17.00 (17th) 12 noon \u2013 17.00 (18th)<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>The Ullans Centre, Main Street, Ballymoney & Elim Church, Market Street<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>codiemurray@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy arts and crafts and visit Santa and his Winter Wonderland, pony rides, petting farm, cartoon characters, snowglobe and lots of musical entertainment at Elim Church on the 18th.<\/span><\/p>\n

See website for further informaation: www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ballycastle Food Tour during Causeway Coast and Glens Restaurant Week<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>18th<\/sup> November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>10.00 <\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>Ballycastle<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>credmondni@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 0282076 2024\/07718 276612<\/span> www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com\/restaurantweek<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A food\u00a0 tour of Ballycastle, learning about local culture,whilst tasting some of the best foods and produce in the North of Ireland, served up by passionate owners and chefs. This town is regularly voted Best Place to Live – let me show you why.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causeway Foodie Tours during Causeway Coast & Glens Restaurant Week<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date: <\/span><\/strong>\u00a011th \u2013 18th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: <\/span><\/strong>Check website;\u00a0 www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com\/restaurantweek<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>Ballycastle, Bushmills, Portrush<\/span><\/p>\n

Conact: <\/span><\/strong>causewayfoodie@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 07912 408256<\/span><\/p>\n

There are five exciting Foodie Tours to choose from during Restaurant Week in the Causeway Coast and Glens, including the Coast and Country Tour, Treasure and Tapas Tour, Catch and Sea Evening Tour and Bushmills and Ballycastle<\/span><\/strong> Food Tours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Limavady Christmas Lights Switch On<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>18th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: <\/span><\/strong>17.15<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>Drumceatt Square<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>tourism@vracc.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The annual Christmas Lights Switch On will take place at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre.\u00a0 From 16.30 entertainment will be provided in Drumcet tSquare before Santa will arrive with the Mayor on a horse drawn carriage to switch on the lights at 17:00. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Primary school aged children (accompanied by an adult) will have the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto where they each will receive a small gift to enjoy before Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bushmills Food Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>24th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time: <\/span><\/strong>10.00 am<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>Depart from Bushmills Visitor Information Centre<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>caroline@irishfeast.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 07718 276612\/0282076 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

This food tour takes you around Bushmills, learning how forward thinking and innovative the people of this village were and how much good food is now on offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Learn about local culture, whilst tasting some of the best foods and produce in the North of Ireland, served up by passionate owners and chefs.\u00a0 This town is a treasure trove of whiskey, salmon and potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Northern Ireland Farm Toy & Model Show<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>24th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>14.00 \u2013 22.00<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Magherbuoy House Hotel, Portrush<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: <\/span><\/strong>info@nationalminitrac.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 07732 266502<\/span><\/p>\n

There is plenty to keep all the family entertained with model tractors, trailers, tankers, manure spreaders, forage harvesters, animals, pedal tractors, wooden farmyards, clothing, crafts, cars, lorries and much, much more. There will be plenty of ideas for Christmas present for kids and adults alike.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Portstewart Christmas Lights Switch On<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>25th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>17.00<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>The Crescent, Portstewart<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 0287034 4723<\/span><\/p>\n

In the coming weeks, Santa has a very busy schedule as he stops off in towns and villages to help turn on the Christmas lights. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has organised a fantastic calendar of events to celebrate his arrival including live music and carol singing. Santa will also be bringing along his mobile grotto, and each child of primary school age and under (accompanied by an adult) will receive a small pre-Christmas gift to mark the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Festive entertainment will commence at 16.00 followed by Christmas Lights Switch On at 17.00<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dungiven Christmas Lights Switch On<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>25th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>17.00<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Main Street Car Park<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>tourism@rvacc.co.uk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 0277776 0650<\/span><\/p>\n

Main Street Car Park, Dungiven is this year\u2019s venue for the Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 25 November. From 16:00 there will be DJ entertainment before Santa and Causeway Coast and Glens Deputy Mayor Cllr Cathal McLaughlin arrive by horse-drawn carriage to switch on the lights at 17:00. Primary school aged children (accompanied by an adult) will have the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto where they each will receive a small gift to enjoy before Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coleraine Christmas Lights Switch On<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Date:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>24th November<\/span><\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>18.00<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: <\/span><\/strong>The Diamond Area<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>colerainevic@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0 Tel: 0287034 4723<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mayor, Councillor Joan Baird, said she was looking forward to helping spread some festive cheer. In Coleraine the fun begins in The Diamond area at 18:00 hrs with Beatz Entertainment and carol singing from primary school children. The Christmas Parade including the Mayor, Santa and his Clydesdale horses will make its way through the town to the Diamond area before the switch-on at 19:00 followed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Santa will also be bringing along his mobile grotto, and each child of primary school age and under (accompanied by an adult) will receive a small pre-Christmas gift to mark the occasion<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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