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PIGEON & PLUM'S

Old Time Profanity Show!
The Black Box

Saturday 17th May.
9pm-12pm

www.sirkusonfoot.com presents

The first and still the best in alternative contemporary cabaret. Our attention to detail and quality of acts is by far the Best around.
Eccentric British Music Hall peppered with European Burlesque and a sprig of American Vaudeville.

Contemporary Old Time Music Hall at its very best.

All patron's must dress in lavish and eccentric victorian dress. Prize for best dressed. The Black Box in Belfast will be transported back to Victorian London, into a seedy decadent Music Hall of Yesteryear.

SIRKUSONFOOT are pulling out all the stops for this the 7th in a line of legendary Shows unique to Belfast.

Your chairman for the evening will be Mr Peragrine Ravenguard.
"I wish I had seen Pigeon and Plum's Vaudeville/ Circus when I was a child. I would have packed up my gramophone and run away from home to join them." DUKE SPECIAL aka Peter Wilson

Tickets £10 - Available from The Belfast Welcome Centre 028 90 246609 or

 

Half Ireman Triathalon 2008

 

4th of July in Groomsport

 

Celebrate American Independence Day

Groomsport 4th July, with a fun filled evening of musical entertainment topped off in style with a fantastic fireworks finale.

 

Groomsport's Eagle Wing Festival

Moved to 6th September 2008

Ship “EAGLE WING”- The first ever attempt at Emigration from Ireland to America, departed from Groomsport in September 1636.

The heroic journey is commemorated on the 6th September 2008. Links between North America and Groomsport are brought to life with an afternoon of living history events and family fun.

The Eagle Wing, a small wooden sailing ship of 150 tonnes was built for the move to America, ready for the risk of travelling the vast Atlantic Ocean.

She set set sail from Groomsport on September 9th 1636, with 140 passengers who prayed to God for safe carriage,

Dark clouds hovered as the ship headed in the direction of Newfoundland. The winds grew powerful and as a storm grew its force tore the sails and the seas created a leak. The fear grew with the storm and after much consultation and prayer the decision was made to turn the ship back in haste to the shores of Ireland, which were nearer than those of Newfoundland, concerned that it was God's will that they return home as He had spoken "by His winds and other dispensations".

The courageous attempt to start a new life in America had disappointingly been aborted, however on the return of Eagle Wing to Ulster there was a natural outpouring of relief and thanksgiving.

 

Cockle Row Cottages Groomsport

Cockle Row Cottages are open daily (June-August) 11.30am-5.30pm Information T: 0289127 0069 Email: tic@northdown.gov.uk During opening hours contact Cockle Row on 028 9145 888

 

Irish Middle Distance Championship

The Triathalon is back in Groomsport in 2008.

Race day has been confirmed as Saturday 13th September.

Swim - 1.9k Two lap, anti-clockwise, triangular sea swim with athletes exiting the water for a short beach run between laps. Just five metres from beach to transition.

Bike - 93k (only slightly long) A fast three lap course with no major climbs. Mainly rural, with excellent road surfaces for the vast majority of the loop. Skirts Bangor and then takes in the villages ofCarrowdore, Millisle and Donaghadee. Returns past transition at the end of each lap.

Run - 20k (only slightly short) Figure of eight, two lap run course beginning on road, then going off road, then coastal path, then beach, then past transition, then coastal path, then beach etc etc. then transition again to finish first lap.

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A Walk in the Mournes

A summer afternoon looking over the Trassey Valley to Bearnagh & Meelmore.
(Photo - Marty Johnston)

The mountains of Mourne are one of the most picturesque mountain areas in Ireland. Uniquely for a mountain range, most of the summits are grouped together in an area only seven miles broad. There are a wide variety of walks for people of all abilities and interests. If you enjoy a short stroll with the family, walks are available at the Forest Parks, Silent Valley, Murlough Nature Reserve, the coastal path at Bloody Bridge, or along the beach at Newcastle, Cranfield or Warrenpoint:
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If you are more adventurous there are a number of climbing and long distance walking routes available: Click for Details

 

Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society

Contact Mike GI4XSF tel: 028 4277 2383

website http://www.bdars.com
The Bangor & District Amateur Radio Society meet on the first Thursday of the month in The Boathouse, Harbour Car Park, Groomsport, BT19 6JP at 8pm. Visitors and new members are welcome.

 

North Down - Confirmed events for 2008

MAY

Saturday 31 May
Charity Zip Line, Bangor
Take part in the 5th Annual charity event in aid of Tiny Life and the RNLI's Bangor Lifeboat and enjoy an exhilarating flirtation with height, speed and adrenalin. The Zip line is backed by Quay Marinas Limited - Info contact Kevin at Bangor Marina 028 9145 3297 or kbaird@quaymarinas.com or Samara at Tiny Life 028 9081 5050 or samara@tinylife.org.uk

Summer Entertainment
Throughout the summer months, Bangor will see the weekends packed with entertainment, attractions and concerts. From street theatre, kids attractions and live concerts there is something for everyone. Info T: (028) 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

 

JUNE

Weekend Summer Entertainment - June to August
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Each weekend from June through August between 2-4pm the traditional Cockle Row Cottages come alive with fun for all the family. Relax and listen to live music, get close to nature with animal road shows or try your hand at craft making. This is just a taste of what's on offer this summer. Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

Friday 6 - Sunday 8 June, Holywood International Jazz Festival, Holywood.
The 18th annual Holywood International Jazz Festival will feature leading jazz musicians and bands representing the U.K. and mainland Europe in a varied programme including the traditional New Orleans Brolly Parade, Pub Trail plus afternoon and evening concerts - Info and tickets T: 028 9086 5613

Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 June
Sea Bangor Festival
Bangor Sea Front (Quay Street car park)
This popular maritime festival is bursting with family entertainment and provides plenty of fun for all ages. You can step aboard a tall ship, visit the maritime themed tented village with food stalls and model boats, children can pass the time in the fun packed kid's tent and you all can top off the day with good food whilst relaxing to the sounds of live music.

Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

 

JULY

Sunday Summer Entertainment, street theatre and live music - July & August

Take your pick of entertainment on Sunday afternoons in Bangor this July. At Ward Park all musical tastes are catered for throughout the season, so why not bring a picnic and relax away the afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of Ward Park.
If music is not for you, then head for the seafront where madcap lively street theatre and attractions are on offer with something for all.

4th of July in Groomsport

Celebrate American Independence Day in Groomsport with a fun filled evening of musical entertainment topped off in style with a fantastic fireworks finale.

Weekend Entertainment
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Each weekend in July Cockle Row Cottages come alive with fun for all the family. Entertainment ranges from live music and animal road shows to teddy bears picnics and craft making plus much more. Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

AUGUST

Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August
Concerts at the Castle, Castle Park, Bangor
Relax to a variety of FREE live music on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon in the beautiful setting of Castle Park, at Bangor Castle/Town Hall.

Monday 25 August
Bank Holiday Monday, Bangor - Take a trip to Bangor where family fun is on offer in the town centre with street entertainment thrilling the crowds.
Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

Monday 25 August
Bank Holiday Monday, Bangor, Sunken Gardens, Bangor Sea Front
This Bank Holiday Monday take a trip to Bangor sea front where FREE family fun is the order of the day at the McKee Clock. Weird and wonderful lively street entertainment will have you in stitches and you will be astonished by their skilful performances.

Weekend Entertainment
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Each weekend in August Cockle Row Cottages come alive with fun for all the family. Entertainment ranges from live music and animal road shows to teddy bears picnics and craft making plus much more. Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

SEPTEMBER
Saturday 6 September - Eagle Wing Celebration, Groomsport

Links between North America and Groomsport are brought to life with an afternoon of living history events and family fun.

OCTOBER

Saturday 25 October
Seapark Fireworks
Holywood, Seapark
Holywood is the setting for North Down's Halloween celebrations with children's funfair and stalls, food vendors and the annual spectacular fireworks display.

Sunday 26 October
Spooktacular Family Fun Day
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Celebrate this Halloween with an afternoon of frightful ghoulish family fun in Groomsport.

There will be something to scare all the family with creepy crafts, lucky dip, spooky baking and much more from 2-4pm.

Info T: 028 9127 0069 www.northdowntourism.com

NOVEMBER

Saturday 22 November
Bangor Christmas Lights Switch On
Bangor Castle/ Town Hall
Bangor's Christmas celebrations begin with a night of family entertainment followed by the Christmas tree light switch on.

Saturday 29 November
Holywood Christmas Lights Switch On
Holywood, Redburn Square
The festivities in Holywood start with family fun for all and the Christmas tree lights switch on.

DECEMBER

Sunday 7 December
Christmas Family Fun Day
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport
Santa will make an appearance at Cockle Row Cottages to top off an afternoon of family fun. Attractions will include traditional music, Christmas baking, crafts and much more from 2-4pm.

For more information and accommodation bookings contact Bangor Tourist Information on 028 9127 0069 or visit www.northdowntourism.com.

 

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The "Jeannie Johnston"

The Tall Ships Race

The Belfast Maritime Festival July 2007 was a taster of what Belfast has to offer in 2009 when the Tall Ships Race comes to Belfast.

Seven of the world’s most spectacular ships sailed past Groomsport into Belfast for a weekend of fantastic family fun.

Among the visiting ships were the beautiful Square Sail vessels including: Artemis, Grand Turk, Jeannie Johnston (picture above), Kaskelot, Ruth, Thalassa Zebu.