events 2009/2010 Autumn & Winter

Seasonal events and activities for all the family www.nationaltrust.org.uk Welcome September

Welcome to the MINNOWBURN MOUNT STEWART SPRINGHILL National Trust in 5 September 9 September 19 September Giant's Ring Ramble Horses for Courses Harvest Fair & Northern Join a National Trust warden Come along and learn more Wife Carrying Competition for this wonderful walk around about some of the greatest Don't miss this fun day out for autumn and winter the country paths at race horses of all time, from all the family. Displays of events guide packed Minnowburn and the Giant's Hambletonian to vintage threshing, garden Ring, a great Neolithic Henge. Fighting Charlie. tours, WI stalls, organic food full of information for Meet Minnowburn car park. Includes refreshments stalls, crafts, children's trail 2-3.30pm Booking Essential and of course the wife carrying fun days out for all Adult £3 Child £1.50 Contact 028 4278 8387 competition! the family. Member Adult £2 Child £1 7.30pm 12 Noon-5pm Adult £12.50 Adult £5 Child £2 ROWALLANE GARDEN Member Adult £12.50 Family £14 Capture the onset of autumn 5 September Member Adult £5 Child £2 Floral Fantasy Workshop Family £14 colour at our stunning NATIONAL TRUST PHOTO CREDITS Led by the Head Gardener this 18 September Costumed Drama in House - properties, learn about the MEMBERS Adult £2.50 Child £1.50 NT/Bernie Brown practical workshop on floral art Skills Week - secret lives of fungi, see a During normal opening hours will provide you with top tips Stalking and Camouflage Members Free Paul Hughes, CAAN wide variety of wildlife, members are entitled to free on preparing garden material Live as Apache scouts of old including winter migrant entry. However, additional www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ for display in your own home. and learn to live "invisible". PORTSTEWART STRAND 19 September birds, or stroll around the charges for events may also pictureyourself You will complete an Find out about man-tracking, arrangement to take home! camouflage and learn MCS Beachwatch apply to members to help Marie Donnelly harvest craft fairs. Coffee/tea, lunch and techniques that were used to A litter survey and clean up of Roisin Fitzsimons raise essential funds for the materials provided. keep the tribe safe. Portstewart Strand. As the spine-tingling festival restoration and upkeep of Brian Grahame Booking Essential Booking Essential Gloves, bags and survey forms of Hallowe’en approaches, the property. Alan McCready Contact 028 9751 0131 Contact Wild Live on provided. Meet at the Visitor Centre for bags and an exciting programme of Chris McGivern 10.30am-2.30pm 07919062834 FURTHER INFORMATION Adult £35 litter pickers. ghostly storytelling, For further details on events please check with the relevant Member Adult £35 MOUNT STEWART 10am-12.30pm fireworks, and traditional fun property, telephone 028 9751 0721 or visit 19 September and games will help you THE ARGORY Opera Evening THE ARGORY www.nationaltrust.org.uk 20 September celebrate the spookiest night 6 September An enchanting evening of Detect and Protect opera in the lavish setting of Musical House Tour of the year. With Christmas Details of events are correct at time of printing. Please note Tours of the mansion with Mount Stewart's Central Hall. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon that the information provided in this guide may change without just around the corner look demonstrations of how the Interval refreshments included. listening to the sounds of the out for the exciting array of notice. Please check event details with the property before National Trust conserve and Booking Essential barrel organ whilst you tour around this neo-classical activities on offer to ensure travelling. protect the wonderful artefacts Contact 028 4278 8387 in its care. 7.30pm masterpiece. that your festive season is 1-5.30pm The National Trust has a Gift Aid Admission policy which 1-5.30pm Adult £25 well and truly sussed. Normal Admission includes a voluntary 10% donation towards the restoration and Normal Admission Member Adult £25 Members Free Members Free upkeep of the property. Gift Aid Admission and Standard There really is something for Admission prices are displayed at the property and at SPRINGHILL everyone, so come along www.nationaltrust.org.uk. 6,13, 20, 27 September and join the fun at National Tantalizing Tours Trust properties this autumn Alternative formats: Springhill household members and winter. recount tantalizing tales about telephone 028 9751 0721 or the people connected to this ghostly mansion. This is your National email [email protected] 2-5pm Normal Admission Trust. Go. Enjoy The National Trust is an independent registered charity no. 205846 Members Free

02 03 September October

CROM MOUNT STEWART MOUNT STEWART 27 September 27 September 10 October 10-11 October Fungi Foray & Feast Jazz Sunday Castle Coole Gala Evening Harvest Food Fayre Discover the fascinating world This is your last chance this Enjoy an evening of music and Taste, talk and buy home- of fungi at Crom. A full day season to sit back, relax and dining by candlelight in the produced traditional ranges of event which includes a enjoy the sounds of jazz in the Grand Hall at Castle Coole. food and drink direct from the morning collection session, majestic surroundings of Booking Essential producer. Live music and followed by lunch and an Mount Stewart. For further information children's craft sessions with afternoon ramble. 3-5.30pm contact 028 6632 2690 an autumn theme. Booking Essential Normal Admission 7.30pm 10am-5pm Contact 028 6773 8118 Members Free Normal Admission 11am-5pm Members Free 10 October Adult £10 Child £5 Brent Bonanza CASTLE COOLE Member Adult £10 Child £5 Meet at The Lookout at Mount 11 October Stewart to marvel at the Wedding Open Day thousands of Brent Geese and For brides and grooms to be. CASTLE WARD CASTLE WARD 27 September 20 September 26 September other waders and wildfowl, Come and see our magnificent Hogshair & Ponytail newly arrived on Strangford rooms dressed for that very Family Adventure Day Toy Trade As thoughts turn to autumn, Lough after their epic journeys special occasion. Don't miss this A range of activities are Quality second-hand and join the conservation staff as from Arctic Canada, Iceland opportunity to talk through your available with Clearsky collectable toys for all ages to browse and buy. Don't miss they prepare this great and Northern Europe. wedding day requirements with Adventure. Come along with all mansion for its annual Telescopes, binoculars and our staff and check availability the family and enjoy an active the Toy Trading hour between winter clean. expert advice available. for your big day! fun day out! 3pm & 4pm - bring your toy to 1-5pm 2-4pm 1-5pm Booking Essential trade. We are currently accepting donations of all Normal Admission No Charge Normal Admission Contact Clearsky Adventure nearly new and new toys. Members Free Donations Welcome Members Free Centre on 028 4372 3933 1-5pm Normal Admission CASTLE COOLE MURLOUGH NNR MURLOUGH NNR Members Free 27 September 4 October 20 September Off the Beaten Track No Scrubs at Murlough! Beachwatch 2009 THE ARGORY Discover hidden Castle Coole Volunteers are needed to help A litter survey and clean up of remove invasive sea buckthorn 27 September on a walk led by the Murlough Beach organised and sycamore scrub from the Putting the House to Bed Head Warden. jointly between the Marine This is your chance to learn fore dunes to stop it spreading Booking Essential Conservation Society and the more about the protection of over the wildflower rich areas Contact 028 6632 2690 National Trust. Come and play artefacts in The Argory as the of this internationally 3pm your part in helping to protect conservation team prepare the important site. Adult £5 the coastline. mansion for winter. Meet at Murlough Information Member Adult £5 Meet at Murlough Information 1-5.30pm Centre car park. Centre car park. Normal Admission Suitable footwear essential Suitable footwear essential Members Free 10.30am-3.30pm 10.30am-3.30pm ROWALLANE GARDEN DIVIS AND THE 10 October Autumn Plant Fair BLACK MOUNTAIN Garden enthusiasts should not 26 September miss this event! Local Collin to Dixon Link specialist nurseries and Fundraising Walk Rowallane Garden will have a Sponsored walk on behalf of wide range of plants for sale. the Belfast Hills Partnership. 12 Noon-5pm For further information visit Normal Admission www.belfasthills.org Members Free

04 05 October Hallowe’en

FLORENCE COURT MOUNT STEWART 18 October 31 October Wedding Open Day Fantasy and Folklore For brides and grooms to be. Mount Stewart opens the gate Come and see our magnificent between this world and the rooms dressed for that very next! Come and hear celtic special occasion. Don't miss folklore as ghosts, fairies and this opportunity to talk through much more await your arrival. your wedding day Includes a twilight tour of requirements with our staff Mount Stewart mansion as and check availability for your you've never seen it before. big day! FLORENCE COURT FLORENCE COURT Booking Essential 1-5pm 24 October 25 October Contact 028 4278 8387 Normal Admission Hallowe'en Storytelling Hallowe'en Spooktacular & 4pm-late Members Free An evening of haunted tales by Craft Fair Adult £10 Child £7.50 the fireside in the Grand Hall of Come along for an afternoon Family £30 this 18th century mansion. of family fun and capers. Member Adult £10 Child £7.50 Glass of wine and light supper Magician, face painting, live Family £30 included. music, spooky basement tours Not suitable for children. and much more! DIVIS AND THE Booking Essential 1-5pm BLACK MOUNTAIN Contact 028 6634 8249 Adult £4 Child £2 31 October 8-10pm Member Adult £4 Child £2 CROM CASTLE WARD Hallowe'en on the Adult £15 Spooky Tours £3 per adult, 14-16 October 17-18 October Black Mountain Member Adult £15 accompanied children free Nocturnal Nature Tour Autumn Pumpkinfest & Don't miss this escorted tour Take a tour of our deer park Craft Fair CASTLE WARD to the top of Black Mountain to and discover what lurks Fun for all the family as you ROWALLANE GARDEN 25 October watch Belfast's spectacular amongst the trees and foliage pick, scoop and carve out a 24 October MINNOWBURN Guided Estate Walk firework display. It's the best around Crom after dark! pumpkin. Explore the pumpkin Ghosts & Gourds Day 24 October Enjoy and feel the autumn view point in town! Booking Essential people trail, harvest an organic Ancient Tree Hunt An afternoon of spooky fun season as you learn about and Registration at the Long Barn. Contact 028 6773 8118 pumpkin and sample some Learn all about our ancient with scary face painting and discover this stunning Walkers are advised to wear 7-9pm organic pumpkin soup in the trees and why they are so ghostly storytelling. Carve out demesne. Meet in Stable Yard. outdoor clothing and suitable Adult £10 Child £5 tea-room. An extensive display important. Then help us record a pumpkin to take home and Member Adult £10 Child £5 3pm footwear. All children must be of local crafts will also be and map the wonderful trees of follow the ghost trail around on display. Normal Admission accompanied by an adult. STRANGFORD LOUGH Minnowburn as part of the the garden. 1-5pm Members Free 7-10pm 16 October Ancient Tree Hunt. Meet at 12 Noon-5pm Normal Admission Adult £3 Child £2 Countryside Skills Taster Day Minnowburn car park. Normal Admission CASTLE COOLE Members Free Suitable footwear essential Member Adult £2 Child £1 – Dry Stone Walling Members Free 30 October Come to Gibbs Island near Bring a packed lunch THE ARGORY Hallowe'en Craft Activity Killyleagh to get a hands on 11am-3pm 18 October ARDRESS HOUSE Enjoy a fun filled workshop lesson in this traditional art. We No Charge Autumn Walks & 24 October with our Environmental will be learning the skills to Donations Welcome Bulb Planting Ghostly Hallowe’en Learning Officer. Kids will build a wall which will not only An activity for all ages to enjoy. Ghostly story telling, children’s make their own Hallowe'en be a landscape feature for Join the estate team as they entertainment, fancy dress mask to take home. hundreds of years, but will also Go on a short break plant hundreds of spring bulbs competitions and scary face Suitable for children be a haven for wildlife. around the mansion. Certificate painting. Hallowe’en fun for all 5-12 years. Booking Essential in - and treat for all the little Booking Essential Contact 028 4488 1411 the family. helpers! Contact 028 6773 7837 10am-4pm visit 2-5pm 1-5pm No Charge Adult £4 Child £2 10.30am-12 Noon & Donations Welcome Normal Admission nationaltrustcottages.co.uk Member Adult £4 Child £2 1.30-3pm Members Free Child £5 Member Child £5

06 07 November Christmas

CASTLE WARD CROM STRANGFORD LOUGH CROM 31 October -1 November 1 November 14-15 November 22 November Book Fair Autumn Fest Countryside Skills Taster Day Wedding Open Day Browse through thousands of Come along and enjoy a fun - Basket Weaving For those planning the big day, quality used books, LP's and filled afternoon of activities. Learn all the techniques why not come and see the CD's for a great bargain. See the impressive display of necessary to create your own rooms at Crom Visitor Centre House, tea-room and gift autumn colours on a woodland baskets on this two day beautifully dressed to shop open. walk, purchase and design a course. Finish with a complete celebrate that special 11am-5pm pumpkin lantern, explore the basket that will be the envy of occasion. You will also have all your friends. Meet at the Normal Admission pumpkin trail, enjoy live music the opportunity to speak to Wildlife Centre, Castle Ward. Members Free and much more. staff and check availability! Booking Essential 1-5pm 1-5pm THE ARGORY CASTLE COOLE Contact 028 4488 1411 Adult £4 Child £2 Normal Admission 25-27 November December (tbc) 10am-4pm Member Adult £4 Child £2 Members Free Victorian Christmas in Christmas Market Adult £60 the Mansion Enjoy some retail therapy and Member Adult £60 THE ARGORY See the wonderful Victorian present buying for family and 1 November mansion brought to life. The friends in the Grand Yard and CASTLE WARD Book Fair house will be decorated with Basement of Castle Coole. 21 November With hundreds of books for festive cheer, lit by candlelight For further information First Annual Turkey Trot! sale, come along and browse and filled with seasonal music contact 028 6632 2690 Get in shape for the festive through an eclectic selection at - a must see! Normal Admission season by taking part in the our second-hand book sale. 6-9pm Members Free First Annual Turkey Trot at Tea-room and shop will also Normal Admission Castle Ward. Prizes will be Members Free CASTLE COOLE be open. awarded to the first, second December (tbc) 1-5pm and third place male and MURLOUGH NNR MOUNT STEWART Christmas Concerts Normal Admission female winners. 1 November Members Free 28 November-20 December The Grand Hall will be brought Pre-registration advised. THE ARGORY Seals & Seabirds Christmas Meals for Groups to life with festive music and For further details and 21-22 November Enjoy a Christmas meal in Observe the seals at their haul MOUNT STEWART favourite Christmas carols registration contact Victorian Christmas in The Bay Restaurant. Evening site at Ballykinlar and learn 14 November performed by Fermanagh 028 4488 1204 from the Mansion bookings available for groups, about the wildfowl and waders Bridal Fair Choral Society. 1 September. See this wonderful Victorian with an option of a special talk Booking Essential of Dundrum Bay on this For brides and grooms to be, 9.30am Gobbler (1 mile race) mansion brought to life. The before or after the meal from Contact 028 6632 2690 guided tour. this event is not to be missed. 10.30am Turkey Trot house will be decorated with one of our experienced guides. Adult £17.50 Meet at the Keel Point Come and speak to the (3 mile race) festive cheer, lit by candlelight Booking Essential Member Adult £17.50 entrance to Murlough. experienced team at Mount and filled with seasonal music Contact 028 4278 7806 Stewart and get great ideas for - a must see! Suitable footwear essential DIVIS AND THE CASTLE WARD that special day. BLACK MOUNTAIN 1-5pm 2-4pm STRANGFORD LOUGH 2-22 December 12 Noon-5pm 22 November Normal Admission Adult £2.50 Child £1 28 November Santa's House & Workshop Member Adult £1.50 Normal Admission Sponsored Walk Members Free Plant a Family Tree (Wednesdays to Sundays only) Child £0.50 Members Free Divis Mountain Nature Trail. Bring your kids and Visit Santa by a log fire in his A 10km sponsored walk from MOUNT STEWART grandchildren for a wonderful own home and meet Mrs Divis Mountain to Sir Thomas 23 November – 20 December opportunity to plant a tree Claus as she serves warm Christmas Gift Membership and Lady Dixon Park. The Christmas Bookings in together, near Comber. Then mince pies and mulled punch. If you're looking for a very special Christmas gift you've just terrain will cover sections of The Bay Restaurant cherish those family memories Every child receives a gift. found it. National Trust membership takes a whole year of rough footpath, blanket bog Enjoy a Christmas meal in The as you watch your tree grow Bay Restaurant with a choice Booking Essential relaxation, exploration and discovery and wraps them up and upland heath, also rough over the decades to come. of behind the scenes tours. Contact 028 4488 1204 into the perfect package. It only takes minutes to arrange forest trails and public For further details contact Evening and lunchtime Adult £6 Child £14 and we’ll deliver it when and where you want. You can buy footpath. For further details 028 4488 1411 or bookings available. The shop 07776462537 Member Adult £6 Child £14 gift membership in person at any of our sites or phone the and registration contact 028 9082 5434 or will also be open for that 10am-4pm Northern Ireland Regional ofice on 028 9751 0721, or the 07770332190 special gift. No Charge www.nationaltrust.org.uk Membership Department on 0844 800 1895. 9.30am-3pm Booking Essential Donations Welcome Contact 028 4278 7806 08 09 Christmas Christmas

MOUNT STEWART THE ARGORY MURLOUGH NNR STRANGFORD LOUGH Sat & Sun: 5-6; 19-20 December 5-6 December 6 December 12 December Fri: 11&18 December Victorian Christmas The Seabirds of Countryside Skills Taster Sun & Mon: 13-14 December Craft Fair Dundrum Inner Bay Day - Hazel Coppicing Dickens' Christmas It wouldn't be Christmas Explore Dundrum Inner Bay Interested in learning more Step back in time and enjoy without a visit to The Argory with a National Trust warden about the old traditions of the yuletide cheer of days craft fair! Enjoy an afternoon and gain a deeper insight into protecting wildlife? Why not gone by. Traditional activities, choosing gifts and browsing the natural wonders of the come and lend a hand as we use this age old method of stories and a visit to old Saint through the many craft stalls. area including the wildfowl and woodland management to Nicholas at the Temple of the Home made seasonal waders. refreshments in Lady Ada's ensure the maximum wildlife Winds are sure to make this Meet at Twelve Arches Tea Room are also worthy of potential at Killynether Wood an enjoyable festive day out! car park. a visit! near Scrabo. Includes gift and Suitable footwear essential children’s trail. 1-6pm For further details contact 2-4pm 028 4488 1411 Booking Essential Normal Admission Adult £2.50 Child £1 9.30am-4pm Contact 028 4278 8387 Members Free Member Adult £1.50 No Charge Fri: 4-7pm Admission to mansion Child £0.50 Donations Welcome Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm Adult £4 Child £2 Sun & Mon: 10am-8pm Members Free HEZLETT HOUSE MOUNT STEWART Adult £6 Child £14.50 10-13 & 17-20 December 12 December Member Adult £6 SPRINGHILL 5, 6,13 December Santa at Hezlett House Christmas Musical Evening Child £14.50 MOUNT STEWART FLORENCE COURT Magical Christmas Visit Santa in his thatched Join us for an enchanting 22 December 27 December Memories cottage and enjoy a Christmas evening of festive music in the CROM Christmas Boredom Busters Jingle Bells Walk Dressed to celebrate tale by the fireside. Special Central Hall. Mulled wine and 5-6 December A fun Christmas themed day Walk off the Christmas Christmas, a visit to Springhill gift for all children and mulled mince pies included. Christmas at Crom for ages 5+ with a range of pudding and see the seasonal is a must this festive season! wine and mince pies Pre-concert dinner available in Get into the Christmas spirit indoor and outdoor activities. landscape with a walk around Traditional crafters, Santa, for adults. The Bay Restaurant. with a visit to Crom. Enjoy a Includes art, crafts and games. Florence Court led by a mulled wine, mince pies, Booking Essential Booking Essential fun-filled afternoon with Bring outdoor clothing and a National Trust warden. The Christmas trees and historic Contact 028 2073 1582 Contact 028 4278 7806 packed lunch. Includes a visit Stables Tea Room will be open Christmas carols, children’s family members will make this activities and a visit to Santa. Thur & Fri: 4-7pm 7.30pm from Santa. and serving light refreshments a day to remember. Sat & Sun: 10am-5pm Adult £25 Booking Essential to warm you up afterwards. Every child receives a gift. Booking Essential Booking essential to visit Santa Adult £5 Child £10 Member Adult £25 Contact 028 4278 8387 Booking Essential Contact 028 8674 8210 Member Adult £5 Child £10 10am-3pm Contact 028 6634 8249 Contact 028 6773 8118 2-5pm 2-6pm ROWALLANE GARDEN Child £15 2pm Adult £9 Child £12 Member Child £15 Normal Admission Adult £5 Child £10 FLORENCE COURT 12-13 December Member Adult £9 Child £12 Members Free Member Adult £5 Child £10 11-13,18-20 December Yuletide Market Magical Christmas The original Christmas market Meet Santa and Mrs Claus in with craft stalls and food to the basement of this charming suit all tastes. Mulled wine, Georgian house and enjoy Christmas trees, wreaths and the amazing Christmas floral art to decorate your spectacle. Every child receives home. Come and soak up the a beautiful gift. Christmas atmosphere at Booking Essential Rowallane Garden this Contact 028 6634 8249 festive season. 12 Noon-7.30pm 12 Noon-5pm Adult £5 Child £10 Normal Admission Member Adult £5 Child £10 Members Free

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MOUNT STEWART FLORENCE COURT MURLOUGH NNR FLORENCE COURT CASTLE WARD 1 January 13 February 1 March 14 March 17 March New Year's Day Winter Valentine's Celebration No Scrubs at Murlough! Mother’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day Walk Woodland Walk Treat you and your partner to Volunteers are needed to help Treat Mums to a 3 course Come and celebrate Saint Walk the woods with an a romantic meal in the remove invasive sea buckthorn lunch in the Stables Tea Room. Patrick’s Day by participating experienced guide and feel Stables Tea Room. Enjoy a and sycamore scrub from the Enjoy a themed house tour in the annual 18km walk. Begin less guilty about the extra 3 course candlelit dinner dunes to stop it spreading over and hear stories of the wives your walk at Castle Ward and portion of pudding! Children followed by an evening of the wildflower rich areas of this of the Earls of Enniskillen. afterwards return to enjoy live and dogs welcome. Includes entertainment. internationally important site. Booking Essential traditional music in the Stable hot drinks. Bring your own bottle. Meet at Murlough Information Contact 028 6634 8249 Yard commencing from Booking Essential Centre car park. 12.30pm Booking Essential 12 Noon. Free entry for Contact 028 6634 8249 Suitable footwear essential Adult £25 Contact 028 4278 7806 THE ARGORY registered walkers. Sponsored 7pm 10.30am-3.30pm Member Adult £25 2pm 6-28 February (Sat & Sun only) by Down District Council, Adult £30 Children’s menu available for Adult £10 Child £3 Snowdrop Walks Lecale Ramblers and the Member Adult £30 under 12 year olds Family £22 Come and see the stunning National Trust. display of snowdrops on a For further details contact Member Adult £10 Child £3 THE ARGORY THE ARGORY self-guided walk around the Down District Council on Family £22 20 February 14 March estate. The tea-room and 028 4461 0800 Ancient Tree Hunt Mother’s Day STRANGFORD LOUGH shop will be open for you to 9.30am Learn all about our ancient Mum’s are special at The have some home made Normal Admission 9 January trees and why they are so Argory! Special music in the refreshments and a spot of Members Free Countryside Skills Taster Day important. Then help us record mansion, delicious food in retail therapy! the tea-room and a small gift - Hedge Laying and map the wonderful trees 1-5pm for every mum visiting on DIVIS AND THE At Ballyquintin Farm you can of The Argory as part of the Normal Admission Mother’s Day. BLACK MOUNTAIN learn more about this almost Ancient Tree Hunt. MURLOUGH NNR Members Free 1-5.30pm 21 March forgotten countryside skill Suitable footwear essential 7 March Hedge Laying Normal Admission Four Peaks Challenge used to rejuvenate and thicken 1-5pm MURLOUGH NNR Come along, watch and learn Members Free A guided walk across the hedges, making them stock Normal Admission 7 February all about the art of hedge peaks of the Black Hill, Black proof and a haven for wildlife. Members Free No Scrubs at Murlough! laying. This involves the partial PATTERSON’S SPADE MILL Mountain, Divis Mountain and For further details contact Volunteers are needed to help cutting and laying of stems to 17 March Armstrongs Hill. Registration at 028 4488 1411 DIVIS AND THE remove invasive sea buckthorn rejuvenate the hedge and Slippery Feast the Long Barn. Waterproof and 10am-4pm and sycamore scrub from the BLACK MOUNTAIN prolong its life. The resultant Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day windproof clothing and strong No Charge fore dunes to stop it spreading 21 February hedge is strong, stockproof with the best local produce, walking boots essential - as Donations Welcome over the wildflower rich areas Divis Mountain and good for wildlife. celidh dancing and traditional are a warm flask and a light of this internationally Boundary Walk Meet at Widows Row car park, music. Eels fried before snack. Suitable for older STRANGFORD LOUGH important site. A guided walk around a Dundrum. your eyes children who must be 6 February Meet at Murlough Information section of the boundary at Suitable clothing and footwear 12 Noon-5pm accompanied by Countryside Skills Taster Day Centre car park. Divis and the Black Mountain. essential Normal Admission an adult. - Willow Tunnel Suitable footwear essential The terrain will cover sections 10.30am-3.30pm Members Free 9.30am-3pm Discover how natural materials 10.30am-3.30pm of rough footpath, blanket bog No Charge Adult £3 Child £2 and upland heath. Registration can be both artistic and Donations Welcome Member Adult £2 Child £1 at the Long Barn. Waterproof practical as you help to use MOUNT STEWART and windproof clothing and living willow to create a walk- 13 February Romantic Valentine's Meal strong walking boots essential through tunnel and bird screen Give your loved one a romantic - as are a warm flask and a at Anne's Point. surprise with a scrumptious 3 light snack. Suitable for older Support Meet at Mount Stewart course meal for two and a children who must be car park. complimentary bottle of wine. accompanied by an adult 9.30am-4pm Booking Essential 9.30am-1.30pm ‘A Giant Cause’ No Charge Contact 028 4278 7807 Adult £3 Child £2 Donations Welcome 7pm Member Adult £2 Child £1 www.agiantcause.com Adult £25 Member Adult £25

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