Ards And North Down Borough Council

There's still time to book your tickets to see Brendan Popplestone and Silver Fish at the next Friday Night Live concert on Friday 26 October at Ards Arts Centre.
This talented ensemble play violin, bass, cajon and accordian, and perform original and borrowed material which nods to the music of many different parts of the world while retaining a local flavour. Sure to be a great night out!
Tickets cost £7 and are on sale at: http://www.ardsarts.com/…/fnl-brendan-p opplestone-and-silve…

Calling All Sports Clubs!
GENERATING CLUB INCOME
Mon 22/10/18 @ 6.30-9pm – Londonderry Park Sports Pavilion
... Workshop delivered by SportNI with a focus on helping sporting clubs to identify ways of generating sustainable income from a variety of sources.
To register your interest Contact Sports Development on: 0300 013 3333/40326 or sportsdevelopment@ardsandnorthdown.g ov.uk
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Are you looking for something to do this Halloween?
Don't miss How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse at North Down Museum! Learn all the skills you'll need for survival at this fun event!
North Down Museum | Saturday 27 October | 8pm
... Tickets: £10
Strictly over-18s. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Part of The Late Shift - a series of after-dark events in museums across Northern Ireland.
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Job opportunity with Ards and North Down Borough Council.
Find out more at: https://www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/about -the-council/jobs
Closing date for applications is... 4.00pm on Thursday 1 November 2018
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Some stunningly beautiful images of Ards and North Down in this video by Discover Northern Ireland - too good not to share!
If this has inspired you, check out the Discover NI guide to exploring this beautiful area: http://bit.ly/DNIStrangford
To find out more about the wealth of things to see and do across our beautiful Borough, visitardsandnorthdown.com

Wireless Mystery Theatre presents Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Ards Arts Centre on Wednesday 7 November at 8pm.
On the 200th anniversary of the publication of this great gothic novel, Frankenstein's monster will be reanimated piece-by-piece.
Wireless Mystery Theatre, Ireland's longest-running audio theatre company will bring the creature to life with a mix of live music, sound foley and horror!
... Tickets cost £10 and are on sale now at:
http://www.ardsarts.com/events/mary-shell eys-frankenstein
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Some frightening fun happening Project 24, Bangor on Saturday 27 October: join in the Halloween spirit and come along to this fantastic FREE family event.
With costume contests, pumpkin carving, creepy crawlies, tricks and treats all at the #HauntedHub your little monsters will have a spooktacular time!
http://bit.ly/P24NIHH

Tune into The One Show tonight, Wednesday 17 October, to find out if our 200 year old Ballymenoch Oak has been voted NI Tree of the Year!
The Ballymenoch Oak was shortlisted by the Woodland Trust in the search for Northern Ireland’s Tree of the Year 2018: voting has now closed and we thank everyone who took the time to cast their vote.
The tree is thought to be among the largest oaks in the country. This magnificent Turkey oak stands 27 metres high and is thought to have been... planted by Thomas Gregg, who bought Ballymenoch House and its impressive grounds in 1802. The house actually burnt down in 1914 and, while the origin of the fire was not proven, there were suggestions of Suffragette involvement.
Fingers crossed for this evening: tune in from 7pm to find out the winners!
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Event happening tonight: looking forward to welcoming deaf members of the local community to the Town Hall, Bangor tonight.

Congratulations to six of our local food and drink producers who have picked up awards at the prestigious Irish Food Awards Blas na hÉirean in Dingle.
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt, Glastry Farm Ice Cream and Mash Direct all picked up gold awards in their respective categories, with A Slice of Heaven, Noisy Snacks and Springmount Farm Poultry picking up bronze.
Ards and North Down Borough Council recently launched its new Food Destination Development Plan, building on the area’...s status as a leading food and drink destination and recognising the craftsmanship of its food and drink producers.
As part of this plan, the Council is hosting a Food Programme in partnership with South Eastern Regional College. 25 students from the college will visit a number of food and drink producers over the next few months, starting earlier today a trip to Glastry Farm.
Glastry Farm Ice Cream Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Mash Direct Noisy Nuts Slice of Heaven Springmount Farm Free Range Eggs Flavour First
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Spot the difference! Comparing the new Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex a year ago with a photo take earlier today. Exciting to see the progress of this build: the new complex is due to open in December and will be a fantastic new facility for the everyone in Ards and North Down to use and enjoy. #ThenAndNow #WhatADifference

National Hate Crime Awareness Week (13-20 October) aims to raise awareness of crime against vulnerable groups. Hate crimes are violations against people of different races or religions, people with disabilities, or gender or sexual differences.
Ards and North Down Borough Council's Good Relations Programme has distributed stickers and leaflets to local businesses, organisations and community groups, asking for them to be displayed in plain sight and encouraging residents to ...report hate crimes by calling 101.
The Good Relations Programme undertakes a number of activities, aiming to promote respect, equality and tolerance between different people who live in the same place and create a more united and shared society.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the Good Relations Team on 0300 013 3333 Ext 40415 or by email at Goodrelations@ardsandnorthdown.gov.u k
#NoHateHere #NoPlaceForHate
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A new exhibition entitled; 'A War Encapsulated in Stone - Praeger's Memorials' has opened in The Community Gallery at North Down Museum.
To honour those who died during The Great War, memorials were erected in towns and villages across Europe and the UK during the 1920s.
Local artist Sophia Rosamund Praeger worked on ten such memorials across Northern Ireland. This exhibition is a testament to her and the local men who died.
... The exhibition runs until 11 November. Admission is free during museum opening hours.
http://www.northdownmuseum.com/
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - TOURISM EVENTS GRANTS
The Ards and North Down Borough Council Tourism Events Grant Programme is currently open, inviting applications for financial assistance for tourism related events in the Borough between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.
The call for applications will close at 12 noon on Friday 26 October 2018. Visit http://bit.ly/tourism-grants for guidance notes and application forms.
... Alternatively, telephone Anne Poots or Karen Browne on 028 91278048 to discuss.
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There's still time to book your tickets for 'Cracks' at Web Theatre Ards, this Saturday 20 October at 8pm.
Darkly comic and deeply moving, 'Cracks' is a powerful original play by Quintessence Theatre about mental illness and the struggles people face.
"Brave, daring and innovative... has a virtuoso flair and arresting boldness. A substanial piece of theatre." - Northern Standard
... Tickets cost £8 (£4 for groups of 10+) and are on sale at:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ardsandnor thdown
#StartAConversation #ItsOKNotToBeOK
Ards Arts Centre
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Calling All Sports Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers!
There is still time to register for the CLUBMARK NI Workshop
Wednesday 17/10/18 @ 6.30-8pm – Londonderry Park Sports Pavilion
... The programme aims to identify, develop, accredit and recognise high quality sports clubs. The workshop is free to attend and limited places still available.
To register your interest Contact Sports Development on: 0300 013 3333/40326 or sportsdevelopment@ardsnandnorthdown. gov.uk
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Not long now until Seapark Fireworks: don't forget to add this great family event to your diary!

To mark the Centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 we’re hosting a special event called Women and Power – a Century of Women in Politics and Public Life on 25 October 2018 at 7pm at SERC in Bangor.
The event will celebrate the advances of women in politics and their positions of power within the community.
As part of the event we’ll be hosting a cross party panel debate on “Women in Politics – Addressing the Gender Balance”. This will involve local Councill...ors from the DUP, UUP, Alliance Party, Green Party, as well as an Independent member.
Do you have a question you’d like to ask the panel? Message this page with your questions by this Wednesday morning and we’ll ask the panel a selection on the evening. Make your voice heard.
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