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Jacqueline McGonigle

shares her pick of festive family events this week across the north

DOWN Come along and see 2nd Skin Theatre Company's adaptation of Cinderella, the endearing Brothers Grimm fairy tale at the Web Theatre, Newtownards on Friday and Saturday.

ARMAGH It's the most wonderful time of the year in the ancient cathedral city of Armagh. Soak up the magical atmosphere and make merry this Christmas with events for all to enjoy. Activities including Armagh's panto spectacular Scrooge's Christmas, Santa's magical event Ice Capades at Navan and Christmas workshops and demonstrations.

FERMANAGH The Grand Hall at Castle Coole will be brought to life this Friday and Saturday with festive music and favourite Christmas carols performed by Fermanagh Choral Society. Booking essential. Contact 028 6634 8249. Performances begin at 8pm.

TYRONE Join St Joseph's Brass Band for a screening of children's classic The Snowman at the

Alley Theatre Strabane from today until Thursday. The band will perform Howard Blake's uplifting music from the film adaptation of Raymond Briggs's Christmas story while school choirs sing songs such as Walking in the Air as the film is screened.

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