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The Real Music Club is Northern Ireland's premier promoter of acoustic music. It has been running for seven years, with the Club's main home being

The Errigle Inn, an historic Belfast venue, the first venue in the city to hold an entertainment's license.

Adventure under Sail

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland is dedicated to providing the young people of Ireland, from all walks of life and backgrounds, the opportunity to participate in the unique experience that is Sail Training.

Sail Training OYTI Style

Being part of the crew, sailing a 70ft ocean going vessel, opens up a world of adventure, of teamwork, of responsibility, of learning, of self confidence and fun.

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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.

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Queen's Film Theatre, an art house cinema in Belfast, Northern Ireland .

QFT shows the very best in new and classic world cinema. QFT was the first cinema in Northern Ireland to install a digital projector, meaning that they can now screen state-of-the-art high definition digital films as well as standard celluloid films.

You can book tickets in one of three ways - through this website, in person at QFT or by telephone on 028 90971097 after 6pm. For further information, please click here.

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Cruising into Belfast

Queen Elizabeth 2

41 Cruise Ships passed Groomsport

A record 41 ships passed Groomsport on the way to Belfas in 2009, carrying more than 44,000 passengers

The Port of Belfast is fast establishing a reputation as a popular port of call for cruise ships and regularly plays host to some of the world’s finest liners.

Where it started with 300 passenger vessels several years ago, most ships now calling have at least 2,500 passengers on board

The Port offers 2 berths for use by cruise operators:

Stormont Wharf: 457m length, and 10.2m Depth

Pollock 6: 177m Length, and 8.50m Depth

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Thursday 4th March 2010

GRAINNE DUFFY BAND

Black Box Belfast

Grainne makes a speedy return to he Black Box by popular demand after her superb performance at the recent Young Heads, Old Shoulders gig.

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Local Events 2010

Groomsport - Cockle Row Cottages Open:

Step back in when you visit Cockle Row Cottages.
Open to the public daily from May to September and with free family entertainment every weekend.

Eagle Wing Festival at Cockle Row 4th and 5th September

Bangor - Easter Monday Parade: Monday 5th April
Enjoy Bangor this Easter Monday with plenty of fun for all the family at the seafront and the fantastic themed Easter Parade.

Holywood - Medieval May Day: Monday 3rd May
Step back in time to medieval days and see Holywood transformed with a medieval theme, watch traditional Maypole dancing, live shows, food fair and street entertainment:.

Bangor: County Down Pipe Band Championships: Saturday 19th June
Castle Park. Up to 60 bands. Listen to the sounds of pipes and drums from pipe bands and drum majors from all over UK an Ireland.

Sea Bangor Festival: Saturday 26th June & Sunday 27th June
Avast me hearties for a weekend of maritime family fun. Come and visit our tented village at Bangor's seafront for fantastic food stalls, children's entertainment all with a nautical theme.

Groomsport - Music and Fireworks: Saturday 3rd July
Join the fun at Groomsport with an evening of music and a spectator fireworks display.

Bangor - Summer Entertainment: Every Sunday: July and August
Music to suit all tastes throughout July and August at the Bandstand in Ward Park and street entertainment at McKee Clock.

Bangor - August Bank Holiday: Monday 30th August
Clowns, acrobats, jugglers and all manner of street entertainers will be on hand to help the whole family celebrate the August Bank Holiday, as the area around the McKee Clock becomes a mini theatre for the day.

Holywood - Seapark Fireworks & Family Fun: Saturday 23rd October (TBC)
Witches, ghouls and all manner of creepy creatures are welcome to join the frightful fun as the skies above Holywood sizzle with fireworks above Seapark; includes live music, food stalls and a Fun Fair.

Holywood - Christmas Switch On & Family Funday: Saturday 27th November.
Holywood will dazzle into life with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Join the family focused Christmas fun, which includes a speciality market and Children's lantern parade.

For more information call Bangor Tourist Information Centre on: (028) 9127 0069

Email: tic@northdown.gov.uk

Website:www.northdowntourism.com

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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

Downpatrick & County Down Railway

Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway. The railway is Northern Ireland's only standard gauge (i.e. full size) heritage railway and is based in the county town of Down.

The railway was founded in 1985 with the intention of rebuilding the entire former Belfast and County Down Railway branch line to Ardglass.

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THE BEACH BOYS
In Concert

The Waterfront Belfast
Friday 25th June 2010

The Beach Boys were formed in California in 1961, and was a family affair - brothers, Brian, Carl & Dennis Wilson, were joined by their cousin Mike Love, and a friend Alan Jardine. Their distinctive sunny vocal harmonies are one of the signature sounds of modern pop music, making them the Number One selling American band of all time, and were second only, to The Beatles, in terms of success and popularity.

Their most successful hits included, Good Vibrations, God Only Knows, California Girls, Wouldn't It Be Nice, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, Barbara Ann, I Can Hear Music, California Dreamin', Sloop John B, Surfin' USA, and Surfer Girl

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Wonderland Promotions

Alternatively, tickets available from The Waterfront Box Office Tel: 028 90334455
and Ticketmaster outlets Tel: 0844 2774455

RICHARD CLAYDERMAN
The Prince Of Romance

Belfast Waterfront
Friday 16th April 2010

Richard Clayderman has done what virtually no other French act has ever done ... established a truly international career as a best-selling recording artist and international performer. Renowned pianist Richard Clayderman, known affectionately as The Prince Of Romance, will perform at Belfast Waterfront on Friday 16th April.

His life changed dramatically in 1976, at the age of 23, when he received a phone call from Olivier Toussaint, a well-known French record producer, who, with his partner, Paul De Senneville, was looking for a pianist to record a gentle ballad. Paul had composed this ballad as a tribute to his new born daughter, Adeline. Richard auditioned with 20 other hopefuls, and to his amazement, he got the job.

The single was recorded, and took off, selling an astonishing 22 million copies in 38 countries worldwide. It was called "Ballade Pour Adeline" and Richard Clayderman instantly became an international recording artist.

Book Tickets Online Here:
Wonderland Promotions

Alternatively, tickets available from The Waterfront Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets
Tel: 028 90334455 & 0844 2774455

Queen's Film Theatre

Art house cinema in Belfast, Northern Ireland

You can book tickets in one of three ways - through this website, in person at QFT or by telephone on 028 90971097 after 6pm.

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