Programme and Newsletter

April - June 200X

April

Saturday 1

Ceroc Workshops and Party, Belfast Boat Club

For those who are interested in modern jive there is a day of workshops and an 'All that glitters' party at 8pm.  A teacher is coming from England to take the workshops and there will be some exhibition dancing at the party.  Tickets need to be booked by Wednesday 29 March.  For more details contact Lynn 90xx xxxx.

Thursday 6

Fresh Oil Concert, Lisburn, 8.00pm

A concert featuring local singers and songwriters, both gospel and secular, will be held in the Island Civic Centre in Lisburn. Cost £5, to book contact John 93xx xxxx or Alan 90xx xxxx.

Friday 7

Fellowship Evening. Milltown Baptist, South Belfast, 8.00pm

The speaker will be Sheila Smyth and her subject will be 'Fresh Oil'.  For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 8

Belfast Castle tour, 10.30 am

A chance to see round Belfast Castle and you'll maybe even glimpse the bride!  The tour will include tea and coffee and costs £2.50.  Numbers are limited so book by Wednesday 5 with Colin on 90xx xxxx. 

Saturday 8

Indian meal at The Spice Club, Ramada Hotel, South Belfast, 7:30pm

To book contact Barbara 90xx xxxx by Wednesday 29.

Sunday 9

Sunday night @ … Jean & Florence's, Four Winds, Belfast, 8.00 - 10.00pm

Booking essential by Friday 7, cost £2 for supper.  Contact Jean & Florence on 90xx xxxx or on 07xxx xxxxxx.

Friday 14

The Light, Strandtown CFC, Belfast

A musical drama for Easter.  Tickets cost £5 and are available from Strandtown CFC office on 9067 1838.  If you require directions you can ring Alan on 90xx xxxx.  The drama is also being performed on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14.

Saturday 15

Meal at The Pavilion, Galgorm, Ballymena, 7.30pm

Numbers are limited so book by Saturday 8 with Roberta on 25xx xxxx.  New Members especially welcome.

Monday 17

Walk in Tullymore Forest Park, Newcastle, 2.30pm followed by a meal in Millbrook Lodge, Ballynahinch, 7.00

Contact David on 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx by Wednesday 12 to book.

Saturday 22

Cream Cracker Night, Antrim, 7.30pm

This will be a fundraising night. Liz is going on a team to work in a Romanian orphanage in August.  Come along and support her.  Cost is £5.  Book with Liz on 94xx xxxx by Thursday 20.

Sunday 23

Sunday night @ … Nicola's, Lisburn, 8.00 - 10.30pm

Booking essential by Thursday 20, cost £2 for supper.  Ring Nicola on 92xx xxxx.

Saturday 29

Hillwalking in the Mournes, 10:30am

Full day hike. Bring packed lunch and wear appropriate walking gear. Booking essential. Contact Dorothy 41xx xxxx or David 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 29

Cardmaking workshop, Cregagh CFC, 8.00pm

Come and foster your creative talents at this cardmaking workshop.  Handmade cards are unique way of sending your greetings and you will learn two easy techniques to make stunning cards.  Cost £5.  Numbers are limited so book with Gillian on 07xxx xxxxxx by Wednesday 26.

May

Monday 1

May Day Kite Festival, Crawfordsburn Country Park

Kites of all shapes and sizes on display. Use the sea breezes of Belfast Lough and advice from experienced kite-fliers to fly your own kite.  For more details ring Ruth on 90xx xxxx.

Friday 5

Fellowship Evening, Milltown Baptist, South Belfast, 8.00pm

The speaker will be Norman McLoughlin from Open Doors who will be telling us about their work of serving persecuted Christians worldwide.  For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 6

Italian meal, Villa Toscana, Bangor, 8.00pm

Book with David on 90xx xxxx or 07xxx xxxxxx by Wednesday 3.

Sunday 7

Sunday night @ … Lynn's, Dunmurry, 8.00 - 10.30pm

Booking essential by Thursday 4, cost £2 for supper.  Ring Lynn on 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 13

Springvale Farm, Dundonald, 2.00pm

This trip to Springvale Farm would be particularly suitable for members with children.  Book with Olga-Jane on 90xx xxxx by Thursday 11.

Saturday 13

Evening Walk, Portglenone Forest, 7.30pm

A tiptoe through the bluebells followed by supper.  Cost £4.  Contact Roberta on 25xx xxxx by Wednesday 10.

Friday 19

Ceramic painting, Artful Dodger, Ballymena, 8.00pm

Another chance to be creative by designing and painting your own piece of pottery.  Numbers are limited.  Ring Richard on 27xx xxxx for more details and to book by Wednesday 10. 

Saturday 20

Grand garden and craft fair, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, 11.00am

Ring Alan on 90xx xxxx for more details.

Saturday 20

'Shaken not stirred' - Bond theme party, Lisburn, 8.00

Do you see yourself as a Bond girl, a Bond villain, or even as 007 himself??!! Here is your chance, come dressed as Pussy Galore, Honey Ryder, Jinx, Jaws, Goldfinger, Blofeld or whoever else takes your fancy.  Cost £5.  Book by Wednesday 17 by ringing Nicola on 92xx xxxx.

Sunday 21

Sunday night @ … Mary's, Monkstown, 8.00 - 10.30pm

Booking essential by Thursday 18, cost £2 for supper.  Ring Mary on 90xx xxxx.

Friday 26 - Sunday 28

Activities Weekend, Fermanagh

Book immediately.  Contact Heather on 91xx xxxx.

Saturday 27

Walk, Belvoir Forest, 7.15pm

Followed by supper at Pizza Hut.  Book with Colin 90xx xxxx.

June

Friday 2

Fellowship Evening, Milltown Baptist, South Belfast, 8.00pm

The speaker will be Julie Moore from The Bible Society.  She will be speaking on 'The truth is out there'.  For directions ring Barbara 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 3

Boat trip, Strangford Lough, 5.30 - 7.30pm

Come and enjoy a cruise around Strangford Lough, followed by a meal.  Book by Wednesday 30.  Contact Heather on 91xx xxxx.  New Members especially welcome.

Friday 9

Evening Walk, Hillsborough, 7.30pm

Book with Hector on 40xx xxxx.

Saturday 10

Pirate Adventure Golf, Dundonald, 7.30pm

Enjoy Florida style adventure golf at the 36 hole Pirates Adventure Golf complex in Dundonald.  The landscaped courses - Blackbeard's Adventure and The Captain's Challenge - offer you the opportunity to test your skill and win "Golden Doubloons" to exchange for a FREE game!

Cost £5. Followed by supper.  Book with Colin on 90xx xxxx by Thursday 8.

Thursday 15

Synagogue visit, North Belfast, 8.00pm

Another chance to visit NI's only synagogue and gain some insight into Jewish faith and worship. This proved to be very popular event on the last programme and so it has been repeated on this programme.  There is no cost but donations will be appreciated. Also note that both men and women should cover their heads. To book contact Colin 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 17

Pizza & BBQ Party, Crumlin, 7.00pm

This is always a great evening.  Bring your own food to cook in the pizza oven or on the BBQs.  Cost £5 and the money raised will be given to CLIO Trust for their work in India.  If you need directions ring Freddie on 90xx xxxx.

Sunday 18

Sunday night @ … Maggie's, Newtownabbey, 8.00 - 10.30pm

Booking essential by Thursday 15, cost £2 for supper.  Ring Maggie on 07xxx xxxxxx. 

Friday 23

Midsummer's Dinner Dance, Clarion Hotel, Carrickfergus, 8.00 for 8.30pm

A change of date for the annual dinner dance but it is in the same venue as The Quality Hotel has changed its name.  See the enclosed form for details and book with Karen by Friday 9. 

If you wish to stay overnight the hotel is giving us a special rate of £30 per person sharing and £45 single.  Book directly with the hotel and quote Discovery. 

Saturday 24

Hillwalking in the Mournes, 10:30am

Full day hike. Bring packed lunch and wear appropriate walking gear. Booking essential. Contact Dorothy 4177 2330 or David 90xx xxxx.

Saturday 24

Walk at Giant's Ring, Shaw's Bridge, South Belfast, 6.45pm

Followed by supper.  Book with Robert on 43xx xxxx. 

Friday 30

The Covenant, Ulster Hall, 8.00pm

International Christian Embassy Jerusalem present The Covenant.  A breathtaking original musical that retraces the remarkable journey of the People of Israel through Biblical promises, from the call of Abraham until the birth of the modern state.  Tickets £10 and early booking is advised as the number available is limited.  Contact Colin on 90xx xxxx.