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The USPCA will host its Annual Open Day at the Animal Hospital in Newry on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The Q Radio Saturday Brunch show will broadcast live from the animal hospital and there will be competitions, loads of give-aways and fun for all the family. The USPCA will also host a dog show and visitors are encouraged to bring along their dogs – registration on the day.
ARMAGH
Treat yourself to afternoon tea aboard the Big Red Bus at Loughgall Country Park on September 22 and 23, to the sounds of vintage 50s and 60s music as part of the Armagh Food and Cider Festival 2018. See the full programme at visitarmagh.com. Booking essential.
FERMANAGH
It's time for Festival Lough Erne, a celebration of the best local food and the Fermanagh Lakelands, September 22 and 23. Enjoy the Lough Erne Cot Regatta, cookery demonstrations, artisan food and drink producers plus live entertainment. At Enniskillen Castle; for further information visit festivallougherne.com
TYRONE
Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh, is brewing up a storm in Lola's at Silverbirch Hotel with the return of North West Brew Fest craft drinks festival on Saturday. Festival goers will have the opportunity to taste drinks that have been hand crafted and locally made as well as meeting some of the characters behind the ever growing Irish brewing scene, while enjoying live entertainment.
DERRY
For one night only on Thursday at The Waterside Theatre Coleraine, Bray Lewis productions bring you two of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.
ANTRIM
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is holding a free two-day Health and Wellness Fair on the September 23 and 24 at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Expert talks, workshops, consultations and an opportunity to purchase products from local providers. Statutory organisations will also be present. 1pm-6pm on Sunday;10am-7pm on Monday; entry free but any donations will go to the mayor’s charity, Cancer Fund for Children.
BELFAST
On Sunday have a family day out with W5 and the Stena Line Belfast Giants. Discover over 250 interactive exhibits at the Science & Discovery Centre and then watch the north's professional ice-hockey team hit the ice to take on the Fife Flyers in The SSE Arena. Save 47 per cent by booking the Joint Family Ticket for £39. Free car parking included. Tickets available at w5online.co.uk or by calling 028 9073 9074.
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