{"id":15795,"date":"2018-02-11T21:56:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T20:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=15795"},"modified":"2018-02-11T21:56:22","modified_gmt":"2018-02-11T20:56:22","slug":"jacqueline-shares-her-pick-of-whats-on-this-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2018\/02\/jacqueline-shares-her-pick-of-whats-on-this-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline shares her pick of what&#8217;s on this Half Term"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Down<\/h1>\n<p>Calling all little superheroes this Thursday 15<sup>th<\/sup> and Friday 16<sup>th<\/sup> February! Join The Outlet in Banbridge for an action packed half term, where kids will get the chance to help protect the universe against evil arch enemies by designing and building their very own superhero using lego-bricks.\u00a0 Children aged 5 \u2013 11 years old are invited to create their favourite superheroes by visiting the free craft workshop, where they will go home with an official superhero certificate for demonstrating their super powers and completing their model (1-hour slots available from 11.00 am \u2013 2pm and 3pm \u2013 5pm).<\/p>\n<h1>Armagh<\/h1>\n<p>Enjoy a free day at Navan Fort\u2019s Straw Craft Workshop on Sunday February 18th where you and your family can learn about the traditions of straw craft and participate in craft making activities. Admission is free!<\/p>\n<h1>Fermanagh<\/h1>\n<p>Join the Marble Arch Caves staff this Saturday 17<sup>th<\/sup> February to hear about the hydrology of these fascinating caves while watching the Owenbrean River turn a luminous shade of green. Dye Tracing is a method used by hydrologists to track and trace the flow of underground streams and rivers. Learn about the importance of dye tracing in the field of geology and the different equipment used to carry out these exciting experiments. Admission is free but booking is essential.<\/p>\n<h1>Tyrone<\/h1>\n<p>The Burnavon in Cookstown will host the Bump, Baby and Beyond, Pregnancy and Baby Fair on Saturday 17th February. \u00a0This popular annual event hosted by Gold\u00a0Surestart will be of interest to parents and family members in the antenatal period and beyond into family life. Visitors will be made welcome to browse various information stalls, receive midwifery advice and support, gain details of baby massage courses and other relevant antenatal and postnatal courses.\u00a0There will also be the opportunity to view\u00a0 nursery goods, baby wear and a number of handmade craft tables.\u00a0 Come along for a browse and friendly chat.<\/p>\n<h1>Derry\/Londonderry<\/h1>\n<p>Collapsing the Distance: With Damian Smyth, Matthew Warwick, Frank Ferguson, Nelson McCausland, Carol Baraniuk and John Erskine, Seamus Heaney Homeplace Bellaghy, Friday 16<sup>th<\/sup> February.\u00a0 In his collection of essays Finders Keepers, Seamus Heaney wrote a heartfelt essay called \u2018Burns\u2019s Art Speech\u2019 detailing his love for the poetry of Robert Burns, his belief in the power of words and poetry to connect rather than divide and the joy of language found in Ulster Scots, Gaelic and the everyday colloquial phrases of Ulster.\u00a0Inspired by this essay, this mini-festival will celebrate the work of Robert Burns, the legacy of Ulster Scots and the power of common speech to provide a positive viewpoint on Ulster\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n<h1>Antrim<\/h1>\n<p>From the creative team that brought last year\u2019s stunning production of\u00a0<em>Annie<\/em>\u00a0to the Theatre at The Mill stage comes a new special Youth Production of one of the most enduring shows of all time.\u00a0<em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\u00a0<\/em>is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. Wednesday 14<sup>th<\/sup> to Sunday 18<sup>th<\/sup> February.<\/p>\n<h1>Belfast<\/h1>\n<p>This half term break? Join HMS Caroline for a weekend filled with fun family activities! Journey around the ship and explore the historic spaces with Tom the Cat children\u2019s trail.\u00a0Join Bricks4kidz and Clayrazy in the Learning Room, where you can discover how to build your very own creations. Facilitated activities are available Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February from 11am \u2013 3pm. Normal admission applies; opening hours 10.00am.<\/p>\n<p>For more details on these events and to add your events free go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/whatsonni.com\/\">whatsonni.com<\/a>. 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