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What's On NI: Make Waves with swimming classes

Jacqueline McGonigle of whatsonni.com shares her pick of what’s on this week across Northern Ireland

Waves offers lessons for babies aged three months and over, pre-school children, juniors aged five years and over, and adults
Waves offers lessons for babies aged three months and over, pre-school children, juniors aged five years and over, and adults Waves offers lessons for babies aged three months and over, pre-school children, juniors aged five years and over, and adults

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Waves Swim Programme begins in Ards Leisure Centre on Saturday January 23. Swimming lessons for beginners of all ages, to build confidence in the water and develop strokes and skills at every stage of the swimming programme. There are specific lessons for babies aged three months and over, pre-school children, juniors aged five years and over, and adults.

Armagh

St Mungo’s Luganulk, a hilarious comedy about the worst Gaelic football team in Ireland, is set to throw-in at the Market Place Theatre this Saturday. The production, written by and starring Conor Grimes and Alan McKee will appeal to Gaelic games aficionados and non-followers alike. It is the ‘true-ish’ story of St Mungo’s GAC who, rooted to the bottom of Division Four and without a win in six and a half years, somehow transform their fortunes to reach an All-Ireland final.

Fermanagh

TV’s Million Dollar Mind Reader David Meade returns to The Ardhowen stage on Friday with his amazing brand new show Fake Believe. This most ambitious live show yet is as hilarious as it is jaw dropping. He reveals PIN numbers, detects lies, reveals secret thoughts, and influences those around him with seemingly inexplicable results.

Tyrone

Strabane Arts Academy proudly presents their first panto of 2016 at the Strule Arts Centre on January 22, 23, 28 29 and 30. A traditional Chinese story told within a pantomime format. Mulan’s father is ill, but he has been summoned by the Emperor to fight for his country. In order that the family name is not dishonoured, Mulan disguises herself and goes off to war in her father’s place. Her adventures are many before she is able to return home again to happy and well-deserved celebrations.

Derry

The magical award-winning Celtic Feast Nights are back with a bang at An Grianan Hotel with the first date this Saturday, January 23. Arrive to a glass of finest mead from 7pm. Meet the warriors and pose for some selfies. Take your bench at 8pm for a hearty Irish four-course meal with free wine. Then, in between each course enjoy live entertainment in the form of world class Irish dancing, battle reenactments, storytelling and music.

Antrim

Jake O’Kane is back at The Theatre at the Mill Newtownabbey this Friday. Comic Jake takes no prisoners as he deals with the good, the bad and the ugly of 2015. Those of a sensitive disposition, and politicians of all shades, should be afraid – very afraid. Show contains adult references. Recommended Age: 16yrs+.

Belfast

The W5 Winterland Express now departs on extra dates. Take a journey to the fairytale world of Winterland with a trip on this magical miniature train ride. Departs this Saturday, 12.15pm to 5.15pm. This short train ride is free with general admission to W5.

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