{"id":9002,"date":"2015-04-21T13:33:36","date_gmt":"2015-04-21T12:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9002"},"modified":"2015-04-21T13:36:03","modified_gmt":"2015-04-21T12:36:03","slug":"whats-on-in-ard-and-north-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/04\/whats-on-in-ard-and-north-down\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s On in Ard and North Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sat 25 April to Fri 1 May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 25 April, Dawn Chorus Walk, Castle Park in Bangor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free, pre-booking essential. Starts 5am.<\/p>\n

Join bird expert Dot Blakely as the sun comes up over Bangor, for an early morning master class in how to recognise the songs of the dawn chorus.<\/p>\n

Dot\u2019s tour will also take in the natural habitats of the birds and animals who live in the park.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday 25 April, Meet the Maker: \u2018the Beauty of Clay \u2013 Get your hands dirty\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards Crafts, Craft & Design Centre, 31 Regent Street in Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a312 inc materials; Age 18+. Limited numbers, pre-booking essential.<\/p>\n

10.30am – 12.30pm<\/p>\n

A ceramics workshop with Ellen Cunningham & Ashleigh Collim<\/p>\n

Info and booking: Tel: (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

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Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 April, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 25:<\/strong> Jumping Clay, Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 26:<\/strong> Casey\u2019s Creatures, Face Painting<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

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

Friday 1 May, Friday Night Live \u2013 Sarah McQuaid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a38 in advance*, \u00a310 at\u00a0 the door\u00a0 (*booking fee applies)<\/p>\n

Doors Open at 7.30pm, starts at 8pm.<\/p>\n

A return visit from Sarah who will seduce her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road as well as her stunning music.<\/p>\n

She spans the genres with both beautiful crafted originals and material from around the globe. Bring your own bottle.<\/p>\n

Box Office: 028 9181 0803, Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

Sat 2 May to Fri 8 May<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Saturday 2 May, Copeland Island Bird Observatory Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a312\/\u00a310 (Children under 14 accompanied by adult \u00a36), pre-booking essential. Starts 1pm.<\/p>\n

This trip to \u2018Bird Isle\u2019, home of the Bird Observatory, is a treat for amateur ornithologists, wildlife enthusiasts, and plant lovers alike.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groomsport Harbour<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Sat 2:<\/strong> Science Show: \u2018Gold and Gem Panning\u2019, Children\u2019s Crafts<\/p>\n

Sun 3:<\/strong> Plant and Play: \u2018Make your own Fairy Garden\u2019 Workshop<\/p>\n

Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission<\/p>\n

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

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Sunday 3 May, Hysterical Historics Newtownards Walking Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a36\/\u00a35 concession (Children under 14 accompanied by adult \u00a33), pre-booking essential. Starts 2pm.<\/p>\n

Take a \u2018hysterical history\u2019 lesson for the whole family as you encounter murky and macabre characters from across the centuries in unexpected corners<\/p>\n

of Newtownards Town Centre. Kids and grown-ups alike will love this hysterical twist on tales from the Ards.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday 3 May, Historic Holywood and Ulster-Scots Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets: \u00a33, pre-booking essential. Starts 2.30pm.<\/p>\n

Enjoy an informative stroll through Holywood\u2019s colourful history.<\/p>\n

Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069<\/p>\n

Ards Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9182 6846<\/p>\n

Book online<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Monday 4 May \u2013 Bank Holiday Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Merry May Day, Holywood Town Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event, 10am-4pm<\/p>\n

Family fun for all! Traditional Maypole Dancing, Children\u2019s Fancy Dress Competition, Food and Charity Stalls, highlight of the event is a performance by the Monster Ceilidh Band perform an<\/p>\n

infectious blend that fuses UK folk, with drum & bass.<\/p>\n

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

Monday 4 May, \u2018Happy Bank Holiday\u2019 \u2013 Fun children\u2019s Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free event, 2pm-4pm<\/p>\n

Keep the children entertained on May Bank Holiday with free art and crafts activities for children.<\/p>\n

Info: Portaferry Visitor Information Centre, (028) 4272 9882, ardsvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a>, visitardsandnorthdown.com<\/p>\n

Exhibitions<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Ards Crafts & Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

31 Regent Street, Newtownards BT23 4AD<\/p>\n

T: 028 9182 6846. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Saturday 30 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet the Maker: \u2018Green Wood Works\u2019<\/p>\n

Green Woodworker Alexey Janes<\/p>\n

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

Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall) BT20 4BT<\/p>\n

T: 028 9127 1200. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Tuesday 31 March – Thursday 30 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paintings: U3A Art Groups<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Sunday 31 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historical Storyboard: Mining Heritage<\/p>\n

Until Sunday 17 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exhibit: En-gauge with the past, history of the railway<\/p>\n

Friday 1 May – Thursday 28 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Great War: Through the words of the County Down Spectator & Newtownards Chronicle<\/p>\n

Portaferry Visitor Information Centre<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Stables, Castle Street BT22 1NZ<\/p>\n

T: 028 4272 9882. Admission Free<\/p>\n

Saturday 2 – Saturday 30 May<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art in the Loft: \u2018Follow the Thread – From Ewe to You\u2019 Fibre art by the Ulster Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers<\/p>\n

Downloadable Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n

2015 Ards and North Down Events Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

2015 Experience Ards and North Down Tours<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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