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  1. Sunset at Burr Point Ballyhalbert, E sculpture marking the most easterly point on the Island.
    Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. Experience the incredible starry skies above Burr Point, the most easterly point on the island. Astronomers from the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society will be on hand with their telescopes ready to explore the planets and galaxies above.
    1. Collage of Dine at Dock images, waiters and waitresses serving food, and food dishes
      Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme. A unique dining experience with celebrity chef Rachel Allen at Portavogie Harbour - enjoy welcome drinks and canapes, interactive starters, and main course platters followed by dessert.
      1. FREE EVENT - Tide and Turf Portavogie
        This is a FREE event - no ticket required. A family event celebrating local food and drink with a focus on our fabulous seafood offering, located at the heart of the fishing industry at Portavogie docks.
      2. Tide and Turf Portavogie - Plan Your Trip
        To make your day our as enjoyable as possible, please use this Plan Your Trip Section, which will give you more information about, how to travel to the event by car or public transport, parking, shuttle buses, as well as, event site useful information - covering topics including: Visitor Information Caravan | Recycling | Accessibility | First Aid | Lost children and Vulnerable adults | Dogs | Stay sun safe.
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      1. Male and female couple at kitchen table with Tracey.  The male is pouring baking flour from bag into a bowl.
        Tracey's cottage is located only 30 minutes from Belfast in a Marine Nature Reserve on Strangford Lough. Join her to make Soda and Wheaten Breads and to enjoy a feast of homemade treats around the Farmhouse Kitchen table. A hands on experience.
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      2. Princess pamper day collage, girls dressed as princesses and the Maxemoo Cafe logo
        Princess Pamper Day - treat your little princess to a wonderful make-over experience with refreshments and photo shoot.
        1. The Copeland Distillery
          Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you'll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, and rum.
          1. Donaghadee Lighthouse, harbour and boats.
            This guided tour in the picturesque seaside town of Donaghadee, or Port Devine if you're a fan of the BBC police drama Hope Street. This tour offers guests the opportunity to sample the very best local produce of the season celebrating beef and seafood, the town's very own Copeland Spirits, a secret Italian recipe ice-cream and an award-winning sausage champion butcher.
            1. whiskey & cheese
              Experience Excellence with a tour and tasting at The Echlinville Distillery alongside some of Ireland's finest Cheese from our friends at Indie Fude.
              1. Collage of images including Flavour First logo, vending machines, sunflowers and Glastry Farm ice cream with Strawberries
                Join Flavour First and Foodie Friends in Donaghadee for a family fun weekend of activities.
                1. Collage of images including Comber Square, McBrides exterior, Indie Fude exterior. No.14 Georgian House exterior and Sugarcane Bistro exterior.
                  A Sunday Lunch Tour with expert local guide Lolly Spence of Hidden Ulster Tours including a 4 course meal. Starting at McBride's on the Square, then to Michelin Guide listed No 14 the Georgian House,for the main course, next to Sugar Cane Café Bistro for a tasty dessert and a coffee, then back to McBride's for some well-earned local brews and a selection of the finest cheeses selected by Indie Füde.
                  1. Coppersmithing workshop
                    Join Lake and Oak Coppersmithing for a 3 hour workshop where you will get to create your very own piece of copper leaf.
                    1. Chilli Festival 2024 promotional graphic
                      Things are hotting up in Bangor Castle Walled Garden on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September. Showcasing many different varieties of chilli plants from around the world, local food producers, an evening BBQ (ticketed), live music and lots of fun!
                      1. Collage of pics, evening BBQ in Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Chilli plant, sweetcorn, Lightfoot Kitchen barbequeing and musician playing guitar and si
                        Join us for a BBQ like no other as part of a weekend of activity celebrating all things chilli related at Bangor Castle Walled Garden. Enjoy the very best of local food with friends and family at this open-air dining experience and enjoy live music from Alex Da Costa.
                        1. stillhouse
                          Experience Excellence with a tour and tasting at The Echlinville Distillery, home of some of Ireland's best known whiskeys, gins and poitín.
                          1. Person walking with a dog on a lead
                            Join Tour Guide Nicky Jones of Experience and Explore NI and discover the history of Bangor on this dog friendly walking tour, followed by a tipple of gin at the Nines bar and restaurant.
                            1. Hand spun wool and nalbinding needles
                              Nalbinding is a very old method of making wooden fabric, using a needle and yarn.This workshop will introduce you to the craft, and give you plenty of time to do learn 'oslo' stitch.
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