26 APRIL – 02 MAY
Saturday 26 April, Dawn Chorus Nature Trail
Redburn Country Park, Holywood
Learn how to recognise the songs of the dawn chorus and take in the history of Redburn Country Park.
Tickets free (limited availability). Pre-booking essential. Starts 5am.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 26 April, Manuka Hunney – Soul and Funk Band
North Down Museum, Bangor
This event will be held in Coffee Cure, North Down Museum.
Take three fine female voices; add the class of The Supremes, the funk of James Brown, the soul of Aretha, and a slice of now. Spice with a rhythm section drawn from Northern Ireland’s hottest musical talent; and what you have is the sweet sound of Manuka hunney.
Cost £10. Pre-booking essential. 7.30pm – late.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April, Irish Strength Expo 2014
Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex
This is first ever Irish Strength Exhibition of sport. Five sports are being represented over 2 days on 26th and 27th April 2014. Sport Stalls and Kids Strength Zone to provide a fun packed weekend in this Sport and Waterslide Complex.
£5 entry fee. Under 12’s free. 10am-5pm, both days.
Info: irishstrongman.com
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 26: Magician, Face painting.
Sun 27: Science Show, Children’s Crafts.
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Saturday 30 April, Glass Making
North Down Museum, Bangor
An interesting and fun workshop with Kenny Devon. See Kenny at his work at Project24 in his pod at Bangor Seafront to get a taste of what his class has to offer.
Costs £25. Pre-booking essential. 2pm-4pm.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
03 MAY – 09 MAY
Saturday 3 May & Sunday 4 May, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Groomsport Harbour
Free entertainment, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 3: Children’s Crafts, Archery
Sun 4: Jumping Clay, Face painting
Cottages open to the public 11am-5pm. Free admission
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Sunday 4 May, Holywood Through the Ages Walking Tour
Holywood Town
Learn of Holywood’s colourful history from the establishment of a monastic settlement to the Motte, where King John is said to have spent the night.
Tickets £3 (limited availability). Pre-booking essential. Starts 2.30pm.
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Monday 5 May, Merry May Day
Holywood Town Centre
Free event, 10am-4pm.
Stalls, fancy dress competition, children’s traditional Maypole dancing and a highlight of the event, winners of BBC 2 Folk Awards ‘The Demon Barbers’ will be performing their XL show for the first time in Northern Ireland!
Info: Bangor Visitor Information Centre, (028) 9127 0069, tic@northdown.gov.uk, northdowntourism.com
Thursday 8 May, Literary Lunch with Colin Pinney
Council Chamber, Bangor Town Hall
Colin Pinney has played in Shakespeare, Shaw and Aldwych farce and has directed plays both here and in America. He has been a member of the BBC Radio Drama Company and his television appearances include Jeeves And Wooster, The Brittas Empire and The Bill. His literary lunch will be a reading of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and will be illustrated using images by Gustav Doré.
Costs £6. Light lunch included. Starts 1pm. Pre-booking essential.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com
Thursday 8 May, Literary Evening with Colin Pinney
Council Chamber, Bangor Town Hall
Colin Pinney has played in Shakespeare, Shaw and Aldwych farce and has directed plays both here and in America.
He has been a member of the BBC Radio Drama Company and his television appearances include Jeeves And Wooster, The Brittas Empire and The Bill. He will host a one-man show presenting Rudyard Kipling his life and verse.
Costs £2. Starts 7pm. Pre-booking essential.
Info: North Down Museum, (028) 9127 1200, museum@northdown.gov.uk, northdownmuseum.com