Summer Programme 2018

Summer Programme // MAY - AUGUST 2018 //

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Our 2018 summer youth production brings to life the tale of two young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs in one of the most memorable and greatest love stories of all time.

SUMMER SCHEMES Our Summer Schemes provide an all-inclusive mix of sport and play, arts, crafts, drama and much more.

All bookings can be made from 9am on Tuesday 8 May at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/summerschemes ANTRIM FORUM £25 per 3 days Age 5-11, 10am-2pm Week 1: 31 July-2 August Week 2: 7-9 August Week 3: 14-16 August BALLYEARL £31.50 per week Age 8-14, 10am-3pm Week 1: 16 July-20 July Week 2: 23 July-27 July Week 3: 30 July-3 August Week 4: 6-10 August Week 5: 13-17 August SIXMILE £31.50 per week Age 8-14, 11am-4pm Week 1: 16 July-20 July Week 2: 23 July-27 July Week 3: 30 July-3 August Week 4: 6-10 August Week 5: 13-17 August VALLEY £31.50 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm Week 1: 16 July-20 July Week 2: 23 July-27 July Week 3: 30 July-3 August Week 4: 6-10 August Week 5: 13-17 August

LILIAN BLAND PAVILION, GLENGORMLEY £18 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm Week 1: 16 July-20 July Week 2: 23 July-27 July Week 3: 30 July-3 August Week 4: 6-10 August Week 5: 13-17 August THOMPSON PRIMARY, BALLYROBERT £24 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm 16 July-20 July ST BRIDES, DOAGH £24 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm 23 July-27 July BALLYNURE METHODIST CHURCH £24 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm 30 July-3 August 6 August-10 August HYDEPARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MALLUSK £24 per week Age 8-14, 10.30am-3.30pm 13 August-17 August MERVILLE HOUSE £20 per week Age 6-10, 9.30am-1.30pm 16 July-20 July 23 July-27 July RATHFERN £20 per week Age 6-10, 9.30am-1.30pm 30 July-3 August 6 August-10 August

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ALLIANZ GARDEN SHOW IRELAND Fri 4-Sun 6 May // 10am-6pm // Antrim Castle Gardens A three-day festival of flowers, food and fun awaits the thousands of visitors to Antrim Castle Gardens. Enjoy stunning show gardens, live music and culinary delights. For more information including prices visit gardenshowireland.com

SHANE’S CASTLE MAY DAY STEAM RALLY Sun 6 & Mon 7 May // 10am-5pm // Shane’s Castle, Antrim Adults £10, Children £5, Over 60’s £7, Family £25 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Over 30 Steam Engines and 10 Models are expected along with living vans, organs and machinery demonstrating how they worked in bygone times. For more information visit shanescastlesteamrally.co.uk

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Sat 12 May // 4.15am // V36 at The Valley Join us for a 5km run or a walk around V36 in memory of loved ones lost to suicide. Run or walk into the light as dawn breaks symbolising there is hope for those in despair. For more information or to register visit dil.pieta.ie

SUMMER SUNDAY MUSIC Sun 13 May-Sun 26 Aug // Antrim Castle Gardens & Jordanstown Loughshore Park Summer Sunday Music is back with more concerts. For full listings and venues visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/summersundaymusic

ROYAL WEDDING Sat 19 May // 11am // Mossley Mill & Antrim Castle Gardens The Council is celebrating the wedding of His Royal Highness, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with these live screenings. Bring along your picnic rug or low backed seating and watch one of the biggest events of 2018 in a family friendly atmosphere. Book your free ticket in advance T. 028 9034 0202 or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ livescreenings

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Sat 19 May // 5pm // Mossley Mill & Antrim Castle Gardens If you are a football fanatic, make sure you join us for the live screenings of the FA Cup Final. Book your free ticket in advance T. 028 9034 0202 or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ livescreenings

BALLYCLARE MAY FAIR Sat 19 May-Sat 26 May // Ballyclare Town This year’s festival will be a mixture of the popular traditional horse fair, local music and entertainment combined with traditional craft demonstrations and workshops. New for this year is the Soapbox Derby race on Tuesday 22 May. Saturday 26 May sees the return of the fantastic May Fair Parade, with Ritchie Remo and his band delighting fans of all ages, before the lantern parade and fireworks. Family fun activities, amusements, pet show, local movies, tea dance, a foam party and much more. For more information including road closures visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ ballyclaremayfair or facebook.com/ballyclaremayfair

MAYOR’S CHARITY GOLF DAY Fri 25 May // Ballyclare Golf Club // £25 Calling all golfers! If you are up for a challenge and fancy your chances at winning some fantastic prizes then this is the competition for you.

Vauxhall also have a car up for grabs (Ts and Cs apply) All proceeds go to the Mayor’s nominated charities. For more information or to book T. 028 9332 4541 or visit brsgolf.com

SALSA FOR SUMMER Tues 29 May (5 weeks) // 7:30 - 8:30pm // Ballyclare Town Hall £25 (£22.50 Concession) Get ready for the holiday season with our fun Salsa course! Ideal for absolute beginners and those with experience. Come by yourself, with a friend or a group! To secure your place, we recommend you book in advance as spaces are limited. Suitable for age 18+. To book T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

BATTLE OF ANTRIM Sat 2 June // Antrim Castle Gardens See the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Antrim brought to life in Antrim Castle Gardens. Facets of the Battle will also be featured at the Irish Game Fair on 23 & 24 June. Those attending the re-enactment will receive a half price admission voucher to the Game Fair. For more information visit irishgamefair.com

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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BALLYEARL JUNIOR MASTERS Sat 16 June // Ballyearl Golf Fitness & Arts // £10 // Age 6-10 If your child is the next up and coming Rory McIlroy, then this is the competition for them. Suitable for age 6-10 with 9-hole or 18-hole options available. For more information or to book T. 028 9084 8287

ANTRIM’S MARKET IN THE SQUARE Sat 16 June, 12noon-10pm // Sun 17 June, 12noon-6pm An artisan and traditional food, drink and craft market for everyone is taking place in Market Square. This free, family fun event will feature lots of family entertainment including music by various artists, a petting farm, walkabout characters and face painting. Bring the family along for a great weekend. For more information T. 028 9446 3113 or E. karen.uprichard@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

ROYAL MARINE BAND CONCERT Sun 17 June, 2-4pm // Antrim Castle Gardens Don’t miss the opportunity to see this renowned military band in the beautiful setting of the Large Parterre in Antrim Castle Gardens. If you would like to see one of the finest military bands around, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk to reserve your free ticket as numbers are limited due to capacity and we expect high demand.

ULSTER PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP Sat 23 June // 9am-6pm // Antrim Castle Gardens If you enjoy the sound of the pipes get yourself down to Antrim Castle Gardens and hear the many pipe bands compete to become Ulster Champions. For more information visit rspbani.org

ALL IRELAND GAME FAIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY Sat 23 & Sun 24 June // 10am-5.30pm // Shanes Castle, Antrim The largest ever Irish Game Fair returns with the Fine Food and Living History Festivals; International country sports competitions and great family attractions. For full details visit irishgamefair.com

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BRIGHTER NIGHTS Fri 29 June-Fri 24 August // 6.30-8.30pm // Lilian Bland Community Park, Glengormley Join us for free, family fun each Friday evening throughout the summer, with different themes and activities each week. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/brighternights

WEST SIDE STORY Mon 16 July-Sat 4 August // 10am-5pm // Theatre at The Mill £275 // Age 11-23 Theatre at The Mill’s big summer production this year is West Side Story. Directed by a celebrated and prodigiously talented creative team, this three-week workshop begins on Monday 16 July for three weeks including five fully staged performances. To book or for more information T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

SUMMER DANCE AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE Mon 16 July-Fri 10 August // 10am-5pm (Mon-Fri) // The Old Courthouse // £300 // Age 15+ In a unique project, Summer Dance at The Old Courthouse is a monthlong workshop for anyone who loves to move and wants to learn more about dance. To book or for more information T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

ATLANTIC CHALLENGE Fri 20 July-Sat 28 July // Antrim Castle Gardens Twelve International teams will make Antrim their home for the International Contest of Seamanship from 20-28 July. 250 young people from USA, Russia, UK, Belgium, Ireland, France, Denmark and Canada will compete, live and learn together. During the contest the 38ft wooden gigs will be sailed and rowed with teams undertaking various skill tests, including navigation, rope work and man overboard rescue. Spectators will have a great view from the Lough Shore of the 12 picturesque gigs as they race on Lough Neagh.

The opening ceremony will take place in Antrim Castle Gardens at 4pm on Friday 20 July. For more information visit atlanticchallengenorthernireland.co.uk

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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LEGO ANIMATION WORKSHOPS Fri 27 July // Ballyclare Town Hall 10am-12pm // Age 7-10 // £10 1-4pm // Age 11-14 // £15 Create your own animated Lego mini film with Can Do Academy!

You will learn about the basics of film making, how to storyboard and different animation techniques.

You will be able to create your own storyline and learn the do's and dont's of effective animation which you can apply at home. Construct and animate your own worlds in front of the camera! Each participant will receive a copy of their film at the end of the workshop by email. ipads are supplied.

There are two workshops a shorter morning session for Age 7-10 children and a longer afternoon session for Age 11-14 children.

To book T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

SUMMER WALKS SERIES Sat 28 July // 9.45am // Belfast Hills // Adult £4 Concession £3 Enjoy a guided 5 mile walk along the recently constructed Ridge Trail with the National Trust Warden for Divis Mountain. Meeting place is at Castle Mall car park and transport is provided. Booking is essential.

Bring a packed lunch as well as water, suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. NO DOGS allowed on any of the walks. To book T. 028 9034 0138 or E. leisureadmin@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

PARTY IN THE PARK Sat 4 August // 1-5pm // Antrim Castle Gardens Now in its seventh year this free family fun event has something for the whole family to enjoy. This year’s line-up features live music, crazy golf, bungee trampolines, swing boats, arts & crafts, balloon modelling, face painting and a range of culinary delights from the food fayre. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/partyinthepark

‘CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS‘ AND ‘THE LION KING’ WORKSHOP Mon 6-Fri 10 August // 10am-4.30pm // £125 // Age 7+ This year the team bring together the classical and modern dance themed around 'Carnival of the Animals' and 'The Lion King'.

Young dancers age 7+ will build skills and confidence in movement learning. To book or for more information T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

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Sat 11 August // 2-4pm // Ballyclare Town Hall // £12 // Age 4-11 A fun and relaxed arts and crafts afternoon for kids which is also suitable for children who may have additional educational needs. Tutor Amanda Montgomery, will facilitate children on an artistic afternoon with a choice of materials including clay, paint, tissue paper and more! Parents or carers should remain within the building.To book T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

NEVERLAND ADVENTURE Mon 13-Sat 18 August // 7:30pm-8:30pm // £125 // Age 5-10 Under the direction of Mr Hullabaloo and Noleen the week will fly by for little ones on this never ending theatre school adventure!

In just one week the lost boys and girls will be performing their own show to family and friends live on stage. To book or for more information T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK Tue 14-Fri 17 August // 1-4pm // Ballyclare Town Hall // £25 Age 11-16 Our fun and hands-on summer photography week is back after a sell-out last year. Experienced tutor Carrie Davenport will take young people on a fun and exciting 4 day course. This will be a very practical course aimed specifically at young teens with lots of hands on creative photography.

Please bring a camera or phone with built in camera. No experience necessary. To book T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

JOHN MULHOLLAND MOTORS ULSTER RALLY Fri 17 & Sat 18 August // Various locations The John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally is part of the major European, British and Irish rally series, which will bring the best competitors to the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. The rally will be based in the centre of Antrim on 17 and 18 August and will stop at major controls in Ballyclare on Friday and Randalstown on Saturday. For more information visit ulsterrally.com

STRIDE OUT TO SHANE’S WALK Sat 18 August // 9.45am // Adult £4 Concession £3 Join us on an 8-mile walk through the attractive and peaceful surroundings of Shane’s Castle Estate. Meeting place is at Castle Mall car park and transport is provided. Booking is essential. Bring a packed lunch as well as water, suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. NO DOGS allowed on any of the walks. To book your place T. 028 9034 0138 or E. leisureadmin@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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GET HOOKED The Borough offers some of the most exciting game and coarse fishing in Northern Ireland and it is not unknown for anglers to ‘get hooked’ on our fisheries and scenic rivers. Whether you’re a keen angler or a novice wanting to while away a few hours, our Borough is the perfect place to indulge your passion.

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Sat 25 & Sun 26 August // Loughshore Park, Jordanstown Enjoy a bank holiday weekend of free, family fun and music. Usual favourites such as amusements, live music, street theatre shows and arts and crafts activities will be available on both days. For more information T. 028 9034 0041 or E. vanessa.postle@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY

Whether you’re a keen angler or a novice wanting to while away a few hours, our Borough offers some of the most exciting game and coarse fishing in Northern Ireland

The Borough is renowned for its great rivers and streams, teeming with wild brown trout, salmon and dollaghan. The mysterious and powerful dollaghan are migratory brown trout which, around mid-summer, enter the rivers from Lough Neagh to spawn.

These trout are highly prized and can grow to specimen size.

The area also offers still water fishing, where you can pursue some hard-fighting rainbow trout, or if you prefer, our rivers and lakes also offer some superb coarse fishing.

Our coastal location means we can even offer some sea fishing on Belfast Lough during the summer months.

This guide will help you to discover all that there is to offer in this most interesting and wonderful part of Northern Ireland. Check out 21/03/2018 11:25

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our new angling guide at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/angling

COMING SOON to Antrim Forum and Valley Leisure Centre Inflatable assault courses and much more!

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

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A Celebration of Colour Creativity and Craft Set in the stunning Antrim Castle Gardens, Spinning Yarns is a must do event for those passionate about yarns or simply seeking a great day out.

Come along to be entertained and inspired!

To book or for more information T. 028 9448 1338 or

spinning yarns festival . com