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What's on: BBC Good Food Show's back at the Waterfront Hall

Jacqueline McGonigle of whatsonni.com shares her pick of family friendly events across the north this week

Celebrity chefs The Hairy Bikers, will be among the top chefs and food experts bringing recipes to life at the BBC Good Food Show in Belfast's Waterfront Hall this weekend
Celebrity chefs The Hairy Bikers, will be among the top chefs and food experts bringing recipes to life at the BBC Good Food Show in Belfast's Waterfront Hall this weekend Celebrity chefs The Hairy Bikers, will be among the top chefs and food experts bringing recipes to life at the BBC Good Food Show in Belfast's Waterfront Hall this weekend

ANTRIM

After an absence of a few years Britain’s Got Talent's RJ Rocks returns to the Theatre at the Mill this Saturday evening. With an all new show and an all new band, RJ brings his tribute show back to the 1970s and 80s with some of rock’s greatest acts: The Who, Guns ’n’ Roses, Rod Stewart, Queen, Status Quo and Bon Jovi.

ARMAGH

On Saturday at the Market Place Theatre, discover how to make your own stop-motion animated film with your very own modelled plasticine characters in this animation masterclass by Can Do Academy! You will learn how animated movies are created, storyboarded and how to make models which come to life using iPads and imagination! Participants will receive a copy of their completed animation to take home. Great for school and GCSE course work.

BELFAST

The BBC Good Food Show is heading back to the food-loving city of Belfast this weekend, packed with all the ingredients for a great day out at Belfast Waterfront. This year, the show has a great range of the north's best food and drink producers, plus top celebrity chefs and culinary experts.

DERRY

The annual Guildhall Craft & Food Fair will celebrate its 23rd year and Derry City and Strabane District Council will once again be offering a unique Christmas shopping experience. With over 40 crafters to choose from, offering ceramics, leather, glass and jewellery, you will be sure to pick up that extra special gift not to be found on the high street. Includes dedicated food fair located in ground floor of the Guildhall. Open Friday to Sunday November 10-12.

DOWN

Calling all country and western music lovers! For one night only, the award-winning Johnny Cash & June Carter Tribute Band Cash Returns Show will be held in La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Thursday November 9 in aid of TinyLife, the premature baby charity.

FERMANAGH

Sit back, relax and see Lough Erne your way with a chauffeur driven boats with Erne Water Taxis. The taxi service provides a pick-up and drop-off from any accessible jetty on Lough Erne. Specialty tours of the Lough Erne, including a heritage trail and Food Trail are available. Booking via the www.ernewatertaxi.com. For each tour a hamper of great local food produce can be added for £10 per person for an island picnic.

TYRONE

Don't miss the Crazy Toons Live Stage Show on Saturday at Silverbirch Hotel. The magical kids character show includes Crazy Kids Comedy, Baz the Clown and lots more. Doors open at 2.30pm, show starts at 3pm. Tickets £10 per child; adults free.

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