DOWN
COME along to Ballycopeland Windmill for a special access tour of the windmill tower from July 14 to 28. These tours will last approximately 25 minutes and will be led by a member of the conservation team involved in the recent conservation of the windmill.
ARMAGH
Returning this summer is Armagh Planetarium’s popular Minecraft workshop. In conjunction with STEM Aware, children taking part in this workshop from July 11 to 13 will have the chance to explore the Moon using the platform of Minecraft. Each child will have their own laptop gaming station and will be set team challenges in these workshops.
FERMANAGH
The second annual Belleek Regatta takes place on the July 14. Competitors will race in the Lough Erne's indigenous wooden boat the Lough Erne Cot. The races form part of the league of regatta's taking place this summer with the winning teams competing in the final in Enniskillen on September 15.
TYRONE
Running now at the UIster American Folk Park, A Step in Time: The Story of Irish Dance charts the story of Irish Dance at home and abroad over the last 125 years. With almost 100 objects ranging from a medieval brooch to a contemporary diamante embroidered costume, it uncovers the personal stories of emigrants and those who travelled abroad as performers. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
DERRY
If you go down to the woods on Sunday July 14 at Carrowmena you can enjoy a Teddy Bear’s Picnic and Family Fun Day from 12pm until 3pm. Includes storytelling, face painting, teddy bear hospital, teddy bear hunt and inflatables.
ANTRIM
On Sunday in Ballycastle you can have an adventure on land and at sea with a one hour kayaking tour of Ballycastle Bay departing from Ballycastle Visitor Centre, followed by a Nine Glens Walking Tours-led historical walking tour of the town where you will learn some of its many myths and legends.
BELFAST
On Saturday July 13, students from Beaconsfield High School’s wind band and chamber groups will be performing a varied repertoire from swing to film music and 80s pop hits at the Belvoir Players Studio. Join them for some fabulous music making, directed by Caroline Goodall. A collection will take place on the day of the concert for a charitable cause.
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