The events here are only examples! For an up to date programme visit the 'Contact Us' section for details of how to get in touch with us! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Programme and Newsletter
January - March 200X
Welcome to our first programme of 200X! Happy New Year!
January
Friday 5
Fellowship Evening.
Our speaker will be Derek Bingham. His subject will be 'Releasing the burdens of fear and disappointment'.
For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.
Saturday 6
Viennese Johan Strauss Gala, Belfast Waterfront Hall - 7:45pm
This year's event again features Camilla and Ian from Strictly Come Dancing. Relive the elegant refinement of 19th century
This event is almost fully booked but there may be a few tickets available at £15 or £10 - check with Colin 90xx xxxx.
Sunday 7
Sunday night @ … Ballynahinch Baptist - 6:30pm
Going to the evening service, followed by supper at Harry's. Booking essential by Friday 5. Ring Harry 07xxx xxxxxx.
Friday 12
Film Night @ Yorkgate,
Film will be followed by supper. To book ring Gillian 07xxx xxxxxx by Wednesday 10.
Saturday 13
10-pin bowling, Ballymena - 7:45pm
Your chance to go for the holy grail of 10 pin bowling - 10 strikes in a row and 300 points on the scoreboard - is there a master bowler in Discovery who has been keeping their hidden talent hidden all these years? Booking essential by Wednesday 10 with
Friday 19
Burns Supper at The Pheasant, Annahilt, Hillsborough, 7:30 for 8:00pm.
An evening of good food and good entertainment to mark Burns Night.
Book by Tuesday 17 using the enclosed form.
For more details contact Ruth 93xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
Saturday 20
Lagan Towpath Walk, Shaw's Bridge to Stranmillis & back - 1:30pm
The most strenuous section of this walk will be up the hill to one of the many coffee shops on the
Sunday 21
Sunday night at Ivan's,
Booking essential, cost £2 for supper. Contact Ivan 90xx xxxx.
Friday 26 - Sunday 28
Discovery Bible Study Weekend at Ramona & Prospect Guest Houses, Portrush
Speaker - Pastor Gordon McDade of
Subject - Seeking God's Holiness
See enclosed leaflet for more details and/or contact Alan 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
February
Friday 2
Fellowship Evening -
The subject will be 'From Crime to Christ', and our speaker will be Sammy Graham, former paramilitary, and author of Painting The Town Red. For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.
Saturday 3
Ballywillan Drama Group present JEKYLL AND HYDE - THE MUSICAL at the Riverside Theatre, Coleraine, 7:30pm
This award winning musical is based on the classic tale of good and evil by Robert Louis Stevenson. It has played major cities worldwide, and is now being brought to
Limited tickets available. Book by Wednesday 11. Contact Alan or Carol 70xx xxxx.
Sunday 4
Sunday night at Ruth's, Carrickfergus - 8:30 - 10:30pm
Booking essential, cost £2 minimum for supper. Contact Ruth 93xx xxxx.
Friday 9
St Valentine's Barn Dance, Banbridge Orange Hall - 8:00pm
Cost £5 before 9pm and £6 after 9pm. Supper provided. No need to book in advance. See map for directions or contact Hector 40xx xxxx.
Saturday 10
Ceroc NI Dance workshops and Party, Ardnavalley Scout Hall, Belvoir, Belfast - Ceroc dance party with fun class at 8:00pm followed by music and dancing til midnight. Cost £6. Workshops in the afternoon. For directions and details of workshops contact
Saturday 17
Meal @ The Windrose, Carrickfergus - 8:00pm
Booking essential by Monday 12 with Harry 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx. New members especially welcome.
Sunday 18
Sunday night at Heather's, Hillsborough - 8:30 - 10:30pm
Booking essential. Cost £2.00 minimum for supper. To book contact Heather 92xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
Friday 23
Ceramic Painting at The Artful Dodger, Ballymena - 8:00pm
Explore your creative side by designing your own piece of pottery. Numbers limited. For more details and to book for event ring Richard 27xx xxxx by Wednesday 21.
Saturday 24
Hillwalking in the Mournes - 10:30am
Full day hike. Bring packed lunch and wear appropriate walking gear. Booking essential. Contact Robert 90xx xxxx.
Saturday 24
Film Night at the Troxy Film Theatre,
Discovery returns for its annual visit to this small private cinema, run by Eric Lennox, formerly of the BBC.
Book by Saturday 17 with Colin 90xx xxxx.
March
Friday 2
Fellowship Evening.
Our speaker will be Frank Rea of Book Aid, who will be speaking about the work of Book Aid in delivering Literature across the world. For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.
Saturday 3
Walk at Portstewart Strand - 4:00pm followed by Chinese meal at The Water Margin, Coleraine - 7:30pm
Book by Wednesday 28 with David 90xx xxxx.
Sunday 4
Sunday night at Billy's, Portadown - 8:30 - 10:30pm
Booking essential, cost £2 minimum for supper. Contact Billy 07xxx xxxxxx.
Friday 9
The
For those with a real interest in our history, a chance to see a locally made film about one of the most interesting and significant periods in our past, which was not always what you might expect from our more recent history.
The film, which includes one of our own Discovery members in the cast, will be followed by supper. For more information and to book contact
Saturday 10
Tour of Grand Opera House,
An opportunity to visit one of
The tour will last for a little over an hour, and cost £5.00, including light refreshments in the recently opened extension. You can make up your own mind about how the new extension compares with the old building.
Book with Colin 90xx xxxx by Saturday 3.
Saturday 10
Ceroc NI Party Night, Ardnavalley Scout Hall, Belvoir,
Ceroc Dance party with fun class at 8:00pm followed by music and dancing til midnight. Cost £6. For directions or more details contact
Saturday 17
St Patrick's Day Celebrations, Downpatrick
Why not join us in Downpatrick for a St Patrick's Day Walk, after which we will be going to Down Cathedral for a service followed by lunch served in a marquee beside the Cathedral. Stay on and spend the afternoon in Downpatrick - watch the St Patrick's Day Parade, visit
Saturday 17
St. Patrick's Day House Party, Carrickfergus - 8:00pm
Celebrate St.Patrick's day with Discovery. Wear something green or bring something Irish. Entertainment will be included. Cost £4.00. Book by Wednesday 14 with Ruth on 93xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
Sunday 18
Sunday night at Andrew's,
Booking essential, cost £2 for supper. Contact Andrew 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
Friday 23
This is your chance to get together and discuss ideas for holidays or weekend breaks. Bring holiday brochures. Cost £3.00 for supper. Book by Wednesday 21 with Ruth 90xx xxxx.
Saturday 24
Carvery meal at Tullyglass House, Ballymena - 7:45pm
Booking essential by Wednesday 21. Contact
Friday 30
Fellowship Evening,
Our speaker will be Tom Orr of
Saturday 31
Hillwalk on Divis and
Most of us have probably looked up at the hills to the west of
Saturday 31
Discovery AGM at Cregagh CFC,
The one event on the Discovery programme not to be missed - an evening of merry banter, stimulating debate and a positively mouth watering supper. As Discovery is run by its members for its members benefit, it is in everyone's interest to come along and support your organisation.
More information will be sent out early 2007. Contact Alan 90xx xxxx.
Other Events
Saturday 20 January - Fresh Oil Ministries Party - 8pm
To celebrate the release of Sheila Smith's new CD Dancing with the King, at the Beechlawn Hotel, Dunmurry. For tickets or more information contact Alan 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx.
Friday 26 January - Charity Barn Dance, Comber
An event which may be of interest to those not going on the Discovery Bible Study Weekend. To book for barn dance and for directions to venue ring Sarah 91xx xxxx by Wednesday 24.
News
Discovery Events
The Discovery programme co-ordinators would be interested to hear from event organisers how their events went - were the a success, were there any problems, could the event be changed in any way to make it more successful, and of course are you willing to organise anything else for Discovery. Without the members of Discovery organising events, there would be no Discovery programme, so thank you to all those who organised events over the past year, and to all those who turned up to support them.