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Events
Woodstock RnB Festival: 31 March 2012

The Longfellow presents Woodstock Rhythm and Blues Festival  'Easter Blues' 

This event taking place on Saturday 31 March this year is raising funds for 5th Annual Woodstock festival 2012.

Free food, and live music all day. The line up includes the Pontiax, Blues Power, Rab McCullough and Mama Kaz. This event is raising funds for the woodstock RnB festival (Taking place in various venues from Thur 9- Sunday 12 August this year). Check out Woodstock Belfast website for more info.

Check out Mama Kez performing recently for a taster. Will make for a great day out!

Where?: Longfellow, My Lady's Road, Belfast

Date: 31 March 2012, kicking off at 2pm to late

Admission: All day ticket £5

 
Titanic Yardmen Charity Event: 1 Apr 2012

Tickets are now on sale for the Titanic Yardmen Cycle and Walk which is raising money for and awareness of Bowel Cancer UK.

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This Titanic Yardmen Cycle and Walk organised by The Connswater Community Greenway (CCG) team is part of the 2012 Titanic centenary celebrations. This event, held on the 2nd day of the official opening of Titanic Belfast, you will therefore be one of the first to visit this much anticipated attraction. 

Become a Yardman for the day and participate in this event by purchasing your unique 'Yardmen Registration Ticket'.

Dress as a Yardman and cycle or walk the route that thousands of yardmen took everyday to the Titanic Slipways. Once you complete the route freshen up with a 'piece' (sandwich) and then take part in recreating this iconic image on The Titanic slipways (you will be provided with your very own Duncher/ Flat cap).

 

Registration fee includes:

  • Personalised Yardmen Ticket. 
  • A Yardmen Pack.
  •  Refreshments.
  • Your very own Duncher/Flat cap.
  • A contribution to Bowel Cancer UK- Funds allocated for activities in NI.

For more information please visit Connswater Community Greenway website. 

To get registered now please follow the link to ticket shop found on CCG website, or alternatively buy your ticket through the CCG facebook page by clicking 'Yardmen Registration Ticket' found under the Connswater Duck profile picture. 

*Please note that registration fee does not include entry into Titanic Belfast Visitor experience. If you intend to visit on the day you must purchase these tickets separately before hand on The Titanic Belfast website.

Date: 1 April 2012

Admission: Registration ticket prices:

Adult Cycle (16 and over):  £10
Child Cycle (Under 16): £5
Walker (Adult or Child): £5

 
Titanic Belfast : Opening 31 Mar 2012

Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for one of the most exciting venues of 2012.

Titanic Belfast is opening in spring 2012 for the centenary of Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage.

This venue boasts an iconic six-floor building featuring nine interpretive and interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the doomed liner, as well as the city and people who made her.

For ‘Twelve Titanic Days’ between the 12th Dec and Christmas Eve, anyone buying Titanic Belfast tickets online will receive a 5% discount and be entered into a daily prize draw.

Tickets for Titanic Belfast can be bought online at Titanic Belfast, where visitors can avail of a 5% discount for a limited time.

Alternatively telephone 028 9076 6399, or visit The Belfast Welcome Centre.

Date: Opening 31 March 2012.

Admission: Varies depending on age. 

 
C.S Lewis Exhibition at Belmont Tower

 

"A Stop on The Belfast Literary Trail"

Held at Belmont Tower in East Belfast the exhibition has been created to celebrate the life and work of C.S Lewis.

It is free and definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. For more information check out on the Belmont Tower website.

Date: Beginning 29 Nov

Admission: Free

 


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