{"id":7302,"date":"2014-05-22T08:48:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T07:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=7302"},"modified":"2014-05-22T08:59:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T07:59:29","slug":"7302","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/05\/7302\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s coming in North Down over the next few weeks."},"content":{"rendered":"

17 MAY \u2013 23 MAY<\/strong><\/h1>\n

North Down Museum needs you!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We are currently developing an exhibition focusing on the First World War.<\/p>\n

If you have any letters, diaries, clothing or materials relating to this war – either from the battlefields or the home front – we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

We especially want items with a North Down connection, that will help us to tell how the war impacted on local people.<\/p>\n

This exhibition will run from the end of July.<\/p>\n

Contact us on (028) 9127 1200,\u00a0museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Day Trip to Bangor<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2018Didn’t we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor\u2026\u2019 This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at Bangor as a holiday spot to day-trippers and overseas visitors alike. The story is told through a selection of original poster art, souvenir brochures and postcards.<\/p>\n

Free admission.<\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Percy French Art<\/strong><\/h1>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st May 2014 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Percy French, the renowned Irish artist, songwriter and performer. In this exhibition explore the art of Percy French through a selection of prints owned by the Percy French Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 17 May & Sunday 18 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong>
\n <\/strong><\/h1>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong>
\n <\/span><\/h2>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
\nSat 17:\u00a0Children\u2019s Crafts, Balloon Modelling
\nSun 18:\u00a0Party Animals NI, Children\u2019s Crafts
\nCottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
\nInfo: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/span><\/p>\n

24th – 30th May<\/h1>\n

North Down Museum Needs You!<\/h2>\n

We are currently developing an exhibition focusing on the First World War.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have any letters, diaries, clothing or materials relating to this war – either from the battlefields or the home front – we would love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We especially want items with a North Down connection, that will help us to tell how the war impacted on local people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exhibition will run from the end of July.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact us on (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Day Trip to Bangor<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h1>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2018Didn’t we have a lovely time, the day we went to Bangor\u2026\u2019 This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at Bangor as a holiday spot to day-trippers and overseas visitors alike. The story is told through a selection of original poster art, souvenir brochures and postcards.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200,\u00a0museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 1 June, Exhibition: Percy French Art<\/span><\/h1>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st May 2014 marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Percy French, the renowned Irish artist, songwriter and performer. In this exhibition explore the art of Percy French through a selection of prints owned by the Percy French Society.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free admission.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 24 May & Sunday 25 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/strong>
\nGroomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sat 24:<\/strong> Circus Skills, Children\u2019s Crafts
\n<\/span> Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
\n<\/span> Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Sun 25:<\/strong> Archery, Glitter tattoos<\/p>\n

Sunday 25 May, Africa Day<\/strong><\/h1>\n

North Down Museum, Bangor<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Celebrate African Culture, 12noon-4.30pm<\/p>\n

Fashion show, storytelling, poetry readings, food sampling, African drums<\/p>\n

Free admission<\/p>\n

Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdownmuseum.com<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

DON\u2019T FORGET\u2026<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Pickie Funpark, Bangor Seafront<\/strong> is open daily 9am-7pm<\/p>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Castle Park<\/strong> is open Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun and Bank Holidays 10am-6pm<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS\u2026<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June, Seashore Festival<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bangor Seafront & Town Hall<\/strong><\/h2>\n

North Down Borough Council is excited to announce the arrival of not one but two spectacular tall ships which will be visiting Bangor this June 7th & 8th as part of their Seashore Festival event. The ships \u2013 The Mercedes and The Golden Lion will be moored alongside The Eisenhower Pier and will be open to the public on both days. And if you fancy sailing the high seas on a tall ship, there will also be opportunities for hour-long evening sailings! Tickets cost \u00a310 and are available for sale now at Bangor Visitor Information Centre and North Down Museum or online at www.northdown.gov.uk\/bookings<\/a>. For more info on the full programme of activities at the Seashore Festival, including \u2018Bangor and Back for a Bob\u2019 in an original steam train, visit northdowntourism.com.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 July, Heartbreak Productions presents \u2018Pride & Prejudice\u2019<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Bangor Castle Walled Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tickets \u00a36. On sale now! Book online or call for tickets. Pre-booking essential.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n

Book online: www.northdown.gov.uk\/arts<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday 26 July, Red Hot Chilli Pipers<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Grounds of Bangor Town Hall<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Free event, 12noon-6pm.<\/p>\n

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be playing from 4pm \u2013 6pm. The event is free and non-ticketed. From 12 noon, other activities will be taking place around Castle Park and The Town Hall too, including Ulster Scots dancing, music and demonstrations and a children\u2019s entertainment area which will guarantee to make the event a great family day out.<\/p>\n

Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069,\u00a0tic@northdown.gov.uk<\/a>, northdowntourism.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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