{"id":5849,"date":"2013-06-06T10:41:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T09:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5849"},"modified":"2013-06-06T10:41:45","modified_gmt":"2013-06-06T09:41:45","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/06\/jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-weekend-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of family events happening across the North this weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"

Down<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Join the RSPB for a night at the movies at Comber’s Tudor Cinema on Thursday 6th<\/sup> June.\u00a0 Sit back and enjoy this special screening\u00a0of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1963 classic ‘The Birds’ and help support the RSPB’s work with people and wildlife across Northern Ireland.\u00a0 Cinema snacks will be provided on entry.\u00a0 Doors 7.15pm \u00a0for 7.45pm start.\u00a0 This event is part of Love Nature, running until 8 June. \u00a0For all our County Down events click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown is the venue for a charity comedy night on Friday 7th<\/sup> June.\u00a0 With the fantastic combination of Sean Heagarty, Gary Lynch, Cormac Cookie O’Donnell \/ Igor\u00a0Bolshoikirov, and the singing sensation that is Phil McEwan, this event guarantees laughing indulgence but without the guilt because it\u2019s all for charity \u2013 two to be precise \u2013 The Alzheimer\u2019s Society & The Garden of Hope, Kenya. \u00a0For all our County Tyrone listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fermanagh County Fleadh Derrylin takes place this weekend. \u00a0Friday 7th: Dartry Ceili Band 8pm and supporting artists.\u00a0 Saturday 8th: Fior Ceili with Martina Duggan \/ Gig Rig \/ Singing Session \/ Music Session with Kevin Rowsome (Renowned Uileann Piper) & friends.\u00a0 Sunday 9th; Gig Rig Parade & Vintage Car Rally \/ Singing Session \/ Old Time Dance featuring Ceili TimePun and Street sessions throughout weekend \/ 50th Anniversary Photographic Display. \u00a0For all our County Fermanagh listings click \u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following hot on the heels of the Gruffalo\u2019s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes the GRUFFALO’S CHILD – with attitude!\u00a0 Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her at the Millennium Forum 7th<\/sup> \u2013 9th<\/sup> June.\u00a0 The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood…\u00a0 One wild and windy night the Gruffalo\u2019s child ignores her father\u2019s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn\u2019t really exist… does he?\u00a0 Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler\u2019s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. \u00a0For all our County Derry\/Londonderry listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Armagh County Show is back this year in the beautiful setting of Gosford Park on Saturday 8th June. An annual one-day Agricultural Show and Country Festival which celebrates the best of local agriculture and the rural way of life held.\u00a0 A great day out for all the family with something to interest everyone. \u00a0Come early to avoid the rush. \u00a0Gates open 9.00am. \u00a0For all our County Armagh listings click\u00a0HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carrickfergus Sailing Club invites you to ‘Try a Boat’ on Saturday 8th<\/sup> June at Carrickfergus Harbour.\u00a0 Get active and come sailing. Enjoy the benefits of this healthy activity: a family and social activity, building confidence and self reliance. Suitable for all ages, abilities and disabilities. \u00a0For all County Antrim listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out the Belfast Barge this weekend for sailing instruction with the Ocean Youth Trust at the Odyssey Arena. Then visit the Belfast Barge\u00a0to explore the stories of the men and women who have worked and lived in Belfast through our interactive museum.\u00a0 You will also have the opportunity to watch a documentary video about the early settlement of Belfast. There is also a free walking tour, free art class and music showcase. \u00a0For all our Belfast events listings click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to enter our competitions -we have some great prizes up for grabs – go to www.whatsonni.com\/competitions<\/a> and good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more details on these and other events across Northern Ireland, news and competitions see www.whatsonni.com, follow us @whatsonni and like us at fb.com\/www.whatsonni. Add your\u00a0 events FREE OF CHARGE at www.whatsonni.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Down Join the RSPB for a night at the movies at Comber’s Tudor Cinema on Thursday 6th June.\u00a0 Sit back and enjoy this special screening\u00a0of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1963 classic ‘The Birds’ and help support the RSPB’s work with people and wildlife across Northern Ireland.\u00a0 Cinema snacks will be provided on entry.\u00a0 Doors 7.15pm \u00a0for … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5849"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5849"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5849\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5874,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5849\/revisions\/5874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}