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Jacqueline McGonigle
of whatsonni.com shares her pick of family events across the north this week
DOWN North Down Model Railway Society is marking its 25th annual exhibition with its biggest yet on April 11-12 at Bangor Grammar School. From miniature railways and steam engines to marvellous moving Meccano models and remote-control airplanes, the event promises to bring together the very best displays from model-making enthusiasts from Ireland and Britain.
ARMAGH Brian Boru was the first high king of Ireland and you can meet Fiachra the File, who was Brian Boru's personal story collector at the Market Place Theatre this Saturday afternoon. He will tell you the heroic tales of Brian Boru with help from his friend Brian O Brien and Ken Kennedy. A fun family puppet show where kids can learn through an entertaining show created by Honest Arts.
FERMANAGH Under the direction of Siobhan O'Brien, Borderline Players are back. Prepare for a journey to the Wild West with Old Mother Hubbard and co putting an entirely new spin on the classic nursery rhyme at the Ardhowen Theatre until Friday. With live music, dance routines and much more.
TYRONE Jack, a young boy from a poor family, exchanges the family cow for some magic beans. The beans grow overnight into a huge beanstalk, which Jack climbs into the clouds, arriving at a magical land ruled over by a cruel giant. Join Black Air Theatre Group as they bring this classic fairytale to life at the Alley Theatre Strabane Saturday.
DERRY The north west's largest celebration of Irish musical culture, Derry Feis Dhoire Cholmcille, continues all week until Friday at the Millennium Forum. The feis will celebrate Irish language, verse and drama as well as the famous Irish dancing competition and choirs.
ANTRIM Round off the Easter holidays and work off all that chocolate by getting close to nature at Portmore Lough Aghalee this Saturday on a fun treasure trail. Children will have the chance to explore the reserve and collect objects along the way to use in nature-themed crafts. Prizes will be awarded for the most unique finds. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
BELFAST Join W5 this Easter until April 12 for an old-fashioned, fun family day out, with a modern technology twist. Throw balls to knock down virtual milk bottles, pop virtual balloons or smash virtual plates. Can you get a high enough score to unlock the 'Dunk the Clown' bonus round? Step right up and take part in the Giant Buzzer challenge.
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