Events 2009
Something for Everyone this Summer
From open air theatre to learning to fly fish, from agricultural shows to vintage rallies, Dungannon and South Tyrone is just bursting with things to do this summer.
Live Theatre, Romeo & Juliet
Castlehill, Dungannon
Sunday 19th July, 4pm
Shakespeare’s romantic tale of star-crossed lovers, the greatest love story ever told unfolds against the stunning backdrops of Castle Hill. A large cast, magnificent costumes and an enchanting musical score promise to make this one of the most memorable evenings of the summer. Picnic with family and friends in the magical surroundings of surrounding views and enjoy an evening of love, music and beauty.
Tickets and information Ranfurly House 028 8772 8600, Adults £ 6, Children £4
Organised by Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council and Dungannon Borough Arts Forum
Cunningham’s Lane Cross Community Association
Vintage Rally, Car Boot Sale and Poultry Fair
Saturday 25th July
DungannonPark
Enjoy a great day out for all the family with Balloon Modelling, Face painting, Bouncy Castle, Slide and Free Disco and much more.
ClogherValley Agricultural Show
Wednesday 29th July
Augher Playing Fields
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see the best showcase of Tyrone agriculture including all the usual food tasting and mechanical displays.
Park Lake Junior Angling Summer School
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August
Dungannon Park Lake
Calling all Kids! Learn to fly fish this summer at the Annual Angling Summer School. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, come along and enjoy the fun-packed practical and theory sessions designed to get you hooked on fishing. Open to children over the age of eleven.
For more information and to register contact Dungannon Park Lake on 028 8772 8690 or email dpreception@dungannon.gov.uk
William Carleton Summer School
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August
Corick House Hotel, Clogher
For literature lovers, the annual William Carleton Summer School is a must. A host of fine writers and poets will commemorate the life and times of William Carleton one of Tyrone’s finest writers.
Dungannon Youth United Soccer School Fun Weeks
Monday 10th to Friday 14th and Monday 17th to Friday 21st August
DungannonPark
A popular annual sports event for young people across the Borough
Castlecaulfield Flower Show
Saturday 15th August
Parkanaur Manor House, Castlecaulfield
A wonderful day out for the budding horticulturalist
Walk along the Lough Shore
Saturday 22nd August (Registration 10.30am)
The Wasingbay Centre For Healthy Living, Washingbay
Enjoy the flatter landscapes and bog ramparts of the Lough shore where the River Blackwater ends its journey and some after-walk hospitality at the Washingbay Healthy Living Centre
The Gannonball Run
Bank Holiday Monday 31st August
Market Square, Dungannon
The Gannon Ball Run’ will see ‘soap box’ carts scuttle from Castle Hill down a specially made track through Market Square in a fun filled, fast paced family event!.
NEW INITIATIVE SUPPORT OLDER PEOPLE IN DUNGANNON
A newly formed Dungannon Interagency Working Group for Older People is holding a series of ten Check it Out information roadshows starting on Wednesday 22nd April 2009.
These free events will provide valuable information to older people about benefit entitlements, health, security, energy efficiency, transport, care and other local services. The information is designed to help and support older people to retain their independence.
There are more than 8,000 people over the age of 60 in the Dungannon area. Older people are being hit hard by recent increases to the cost of living as a higher proportion of their money goes on heating and food. Research shows that older people are still not claiming the benefits they are entitled toand many do not know who to contact for help and advice.
The aim of the Check it Outroadshow is to bring services to rural communities and reach older people who may not be aware of the services available to them.
“These one-off events have a vital role to play in connecting older people with the services provided by participating agencies” said Hilary Doherty from A2B: Access to Benefits.
“This joint roadshow is a practical way for groups to really impact on, and make a difference to older people. We totally support the work of the Interagency Working Group and hope that this will be the first of many programmes of engagement” stated Elaine Simpson - Age Concern NI.
“These roadshows will help provide those that live in the rural area of the district vital information and advice on a range of relevant issues thus ensuring that the community are safer and more importantly feel safer in their community” stated Paul Wilson - Community Safety, Dungannon PSNI, F District.
Dates and venues
| REGION | DATE | VENUE |
CALEDON | Wed APRIL 22 | CALEDON COURT HOUSE, Main Street Caledon |
| AUGHER/CLOGHER | Wed MAY 13 | St McCartan’s Youth Centre, Dunroe Road, Augher |
| FIVEMILETOWN | Tue JUNE 9 | WESLEYAN HALL, Fivemiletown |
| DUNGANNON | Wed SEPT 16 | Ballysaggart Business Complex, Ballygawley Road, Dungannon |
COALISLAND (WEST) | Mon OCT 19 | Cornmill Lineside Coalisland |
| GALBALLY/KILLESHILL | Thurs NOV 19 | KILLESHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE |
| AUGHNACLOY | Wed DEC 9 | MCCREEDY MILL, Aughnacloy |
| KILLYMAN/MOY | Wed JAN 20 | KILLYMAN COI CHURCH HALL, Killyman |
| BALLYGAWLEY | Wed FEB 17 | Smith Memorial Hall, Church Street, Ballygawley |
COALISLAND (SOUTH) | Tue MAR 9 | CLONOE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 93 Washingbay Road, Coalisland bt71 4pu |
We would prefer you book a place to facilitate arrangements, as there are free refreshments at all the events. There will be room for around 70 attendees on each date so book now to avoid disappointment. Free Transport can be provided for those who need it.
To register for your place, please contact Steven McElhatten (Good Morning Scheme) on 028 8772 9690.
If any organisation wishes to find out more about the Interagency Working Group please contact Elaine Simpson on 07912 046 534.
