Tuesday 29 May to Sunday 1 July<\/strong><\/p>\n North Down Museum, Bangor. For info & opening hours call (028) 9127 1200. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Sculpture Exhibition, Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday 1 \u2013 Saturday 30 June<\/strong><\/p>\n Open 10am-6pm. Free admission.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Summer Entertainment in Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 23\u00a0June<\/strong><\/p>\n Free children\u2019s fun at Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June<\/strong><\/p>\n Free event. 2pm-4pm. This Saturday is the SpongeBob Party with games, prizes, a disco and bubble machine and on Sunday enjoy Airbrush tattoos & crafts. The cottages are open daily in June from 11am to 5pm. For more info call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com<\/a>. <\/strong>Full Cockle Row Programme for June<\/a><\/p>\n Co. Down Fleadh Cheoil<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 June, Bangor, various locations<\/strong><\/p>\n This event is held in Co Down each year and 2012 will be the first time that Bangor will act as host to this traditional music event.\u00a0 A large number of participants,<\/p>\n of all ages, will attend and compete in both individual and group competitions and, as well as the main event on Saturday a series of other events, both formal and informal, will be held in the town in the preceding 3 days. Contact Colum McGinn, T: 07821 627 4554 or email cmcginn666@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee: A history of local Royal Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday 29 May to Sunday 1 July<\/strong><\/p>\n North Down Museum, Bangor. For info & opening hours call (028) 9127 1200. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Sculpture Exhibition, Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday 1 \u2013 Saturday 30 June<\/strong><\/p>\n Open 10am-6pm. Free admission.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Summer Entertainment in Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 30\u00a0June<\/strong><\/p>\n FREE. 3-5pm. This Saturday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, Caolan McBride provides an enjoyable afternoon of magical illusions and theatrical storytelling. For info on the full programme<\/a> of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.<\/p>\n Sunday 1 July<\/strong><\/p>\n FREE. 3-5pm This Sunday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, The Great Mefiesto presents its vaudeville style circus show. For info on the full programme<\/a> of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.<\/p>\n Sunday 1 July<\/strong><\/p>\n FREE. 3-5pm This Sunday at Ward Park, Bangor the Sinead Conway Band entertains with a mix of easy listening, swing & jazz \u2013 so bring your picnic and enjoy free live music in the park. For info on the full programme<\/a> of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.<\/p>\n Free children\u2019s fun at Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday 30 June & Sunday 1 July<\/strong><\/p>\n Free event. 2pm-4pm. Bring the little ones along to enjoy crafts and circus skills at Cockle Row Cottages, whilst at Groomsport Boat House there will be a Craft Fair. On Sunday, make your own Dangly Dragonfly &Reptile Road show. The cottages are open daily in June from 11am to 5pm. For more info call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com<\/a>. <\/strong>Full Cockle Row Programme for June<\/a><\/p>\n Kids Nature Trail, Castle Park Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n 30 June 10.30am<\/p>\n Free Event \u2013 contact 028 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Edinburgh Cup UK Dragon Yachting Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n 30 <\/sup>June \u2013 7 July<\/p>\n RNIYC, Cultra \u2013 Contact Eileen Fulton 028 90 42 8041 or manager@rniyc.org<\/a><\/p>\n Late Night Art Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday 4 <\/sup>July, 6pm<\/p>\n Starting at North Down Museum, Bangor. Tickets \u00a33 \u2013 For more information contact 028 9127 1200 or visit www.northdown.gov.uk\/bookings<\/a><\/p>\n Other Summer Events\u2026<\/p>\n OUTDOOR THEATRE EVENTS IN BANGOR<\/p>\n Groomsport Music & Fireworks <\/strong><\/p>\n 7 July<\/p>\n 7pm \u2013 11pm Live Music headlined by Glory Days The Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show.\u00a0 11pm Fireworks Display.<\/p>\n Visit www.northdowntourism.com<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n Theatre at the Walled Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n Together with North Down Borough Council, Quantum Theatre presents two spectacular outdoor theatre events set in the beautiful surrounds of Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Tickets on sale now, \u00a35<\/em> (subject to availability). To book, call (028) 9127 0069. Click the links for further info.<\/p>\n Wednesday 15 August<\/strong> \u2013 The Tales of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny<\/a><\/p>\n Thursday 16 August<\/strong> \u2013 A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NORTH DOWN \u2013 THIS WEEK & WEEKEND Queen\u2019s Diamond Jubilee: A history of local Royal Visits Tuesday 29 May to Sunday 1 July North Down Museum, Bangor. For info & opening hours call (028) 9127 1200. Sculpture Exhibition, Bangor Castle Walled Garden Friday 1 \u2013 Saturday 30 June Open 10am-6pm. Free admission. 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<\/a>FREE. 3-5pm. This Saturday at McKee Clock, beside Bangor Seafront, leading children\u2019s art charity Young at Art presents \u2018Once Upon a Time\u2019, a unique and\u00a0 fantastic interactive storytelling piece that the audience can help evolve. For info on the full programme<\/a> of events visit northdowntourism.com or call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069.<\/p>\nNORTH DOWN \u2013 NEXT WEEK & WEEKEND<\/h1>\n