Events taking place during June
Saturday 14th June
Lifeboat Day
Organised by Donaghadee RNLI Support Group
from 11am
Featuring from 11 am - 4 pm a variety of stalls down the Harbour,
including the famous "Human Fruit Machine" and important information
on Water Safety. Collections round the Town. Opportunity to visit the
Lifeboat between 12 noon and 3 p.m., followed by a display.
Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat and Heritage Centre open 12-5pm in support
of Donaghadee RNLI
Have-a-Go at Coastal Rowing
Organised by Donaghadee Coastal Rowing Club
12noon – 2pm (weather dependent)
From the beach adjacent to Lemon’s Wharf
Interested in trying coastal rowing? We are always keen to recruit new
members so come along and try it out – no rowing experience required.
All safety equipment and tuition supplied free.
Email donaghadeesouthbriggscrcs@gmail.com for further info.
Town Cup and Ladies Day
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
From 12.30pm
Dinghy sailing close inshore in the bay at high water
Poetry Workshop with Colin Hassard
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre:
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at
all times
Monday 16th June
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer
Tuesday 17th June
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net
Thursday 19th June
The Great Retirement Escape
Organised by Allan Smith)
7pm and 8.30pm
Community Centre
Help with your plan for a better retirement and how Donaghadee might
just be part of the answer. In a one hour session, Allan Esler Smith,
author of the best-selling Retirement Planning Expert book series will
be shining a light on the key hints and tips to plan for a better
retirement. It's never too early to start the plan so ideal for all 40+. You
might even retire 5 years earlier!. Admission Free
Saturday 21st June
Family Singing Workshop with Kimberly Moss
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre
The Blackbird Market
Organised by The Blackbird
11am-3pm
Donaghadee Methodist Church Hall
A wide range of local craft and other unique stalls. Everyone welcome.
Dog friendly.
Family Singing Workshop with Kimberly Moss
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre
Monday 23rd June
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer
Tuesday 24th June
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net
Thursday 26th June
Port Devine Open Golf Competition
Supported by Hope Street
9 hole Stableford – Shotgun Start at 6.30pm
Entry Fee (including food) Visitors £25; Members £20
Ladies', Gents' and A Section Juniors Open Competition
Visitors welcome
Contact Pro Shop 028 91883624 (option 2)
Sausage Sodas and Onion Bhaji’s - A one Woman Play by Lata Sharma
7.30pm
Venue TBC (check visitdonaghadee.com for details)
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at
all times. Admission is £5 payable at the door
Friday 27th June
Friendly Fridays
Organised by the Library
1pm to 2pm
Library
Engaging activities that will entertain, stimulate and connect our vibrant
older adults
Saturday 28th June
Lego Club
Organised by the Library
Friday’s from 11am – 12noon
Library
Free Lego and family games for children aged 3-10yrs accompanied by
a parent or carer
Donaghadee Regatta
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Sailing Club
Dinghy Races 10.30am; Main races 1.30pm
There will be dinghy racing and small cruiser racing both morning and
afternoon and yacht racing in the afternoon – a dozen class starts in
total. The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions will be published on
the club website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk
From Around the Fire to Around the World
Guitar Taster session with Trevor Conway
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre:
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied at all
times
Monday 30th June
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer
All events are subject to change. Please check www.visitdonaghadee.com for any changes to the programme.
