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Articles on this page include:
- Easter activity week at Mount Stewart, Co. Down
- The Longer View: a retrospective of works by Richard Croft at
Armagh County Museum
- 150th Anniversary Celebrations at Belleek Pottery, Co. Fermanagh
- Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary celebrates its 20th Birthday! |
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Easter Activity week at Mount Stewart, Co. Down
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Children will have an opportunity to join an Easter adventure through one of Northern Ireland’s most famous gardens, Mount Stewart near Newtownards, as The National Trust hosts Easter Egg Trails during the Easter week, Saturday 7 April to Sunday 15 April. There is a special guest for this year’s Golden Egg Trail. Peter Rabbit, the star of the film, Miss Potter, and the hero of many adventures in Mr McGregor’s garden, will be signposting the way around the gardens to guide children round the egg-citing trail. As children explore the gardens and follow the Peter Rabbit trail around the spectacular spring blooms, a festive prize will await them if they can solve the clues at each egg they find. The puzzles will be fun and educational, encouraging children to explore the majestic gardens created by Lady Edith Londonderry. Prizes will await everyone who reaches the Family Room with all the answers!
For the adults, guided tours of Lady Londonderry’s fine house will be available to provide insight into the many stories of their prominent guests and the people who have worked there over the centuries. The contemporary Bay Restaurant will be open for exquisite lunches made from local produce and a special children’s menu with Mr McGregor’s Carrot Soup and Benjamin Bunnies Special Salad. The Gift Shop will be open with fresh stock, including Peter Rabbit books and postcards, for a touch of retail therapy.
The Easter event runs from 11.00-16.00. Normal admission charges plus £1.50 per child for the Egg Trails. For further information telephone +44 28 4278 8387 or visit www.ntni.org.uk
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The Longer View: a retrospective of works by Richard Croft at
Armagh County Museum
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The latest exhibition to visit Armagh County Museum explores in detail the works of Richard Croft. This Dundrum based artist has combined a career as an art teacher along with producing his own work. His paintings have wide appeal whether as oils, prints, or drawings. Familiar local landscapes are interspersed with images of still life, all underpinned by his high quality draughtsmanship. Admission is free.
Dates: 16 March 2007 - 28 April 2007
For further information telephone +44 28 3752 3070 or log on to www.armaghcountymuseum.org.uk |
150th Anniversary Celebrations at Belleek Pottery, Co. Fermanagh |
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Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) Alan Clark visited Belleek Pottery earlier this month to discuss the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the pottery.
Belleek have introduced the Archive collection of 15 pieces one from each decade each with a special anniversary stamp, pictured with Arthur Goan, Group Director holding the Belleek Living cup which has a Ltd edition of 1,000.
For further information on events telephone +44 28 6865 9300 or visit www.belleek.ie
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Exploris Aquarium & Seal Sanctuary celebrates its 20th Birthday!
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After 20 years in operation Exploris - The Northern Ireland Aquarium is organising a number of events to mark its milestone birthday party.
As the primary education platform on underwater life in and around our waters Exploris has been instrumental in providing informative and interactive events and educational programmes for school groups, families, senior citizens, special interest groups, tours and Eco warriors who are interested in learning more about the underwater life and supporting this unique resource.
Exploris will be celebrating its 20th Birthday in 2007. To mark the occasion, a number of special events will be hosted throughout the year including:
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Exploris Energy Exhibition (Winter Exhibition) -
Jan 19th - May 20th
Sustainable Energy Ireland's Guzzler Exhibition is currently on display until May 20th. A number of workshops and events will be available throughout this period for schools and families at weekends. Renewable Energy suppliers, distributors and specialists will be working in partnership to make this an interactive informative exhibition which will appeal to all.
Sea Monsters Myths and Legends (Summer Exhibition) -
June 8th - Nov 4th
Weird and wonderful creatures of the deep (past and present) will surface for this interactive display. Creatures from Jurassic, Triassic and modern day are brought together with sea faring legends and mythical monsters with an interactive programme of events throughout.
For further information on events telephone +44 28 4272 8062 or visit www.exploris.org.uk |
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