portaferry - Visit Ards and North Down
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portaferry - Visit Ards and North Down
welcome thanks On behalf of The Portaferry Gala Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to this, our 49th, Annual Gala Festival. In addition to the ever popular events such as Little Flower of County Down, Pitching the Sheaf, 10 Mile Race and The Children’s Fancy Dress we have Open Air Boxing for all to enjoy followed by some live music on Gala Saturday night. ARDS & NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL BEVERLANDS ESTATE CIVIL SERVICE ATHLETICS CLUB COASTGUARD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL FUND DECAL DUSTY MULLAN FAMILY OF CHARLES SAVAGE FERRY FM PRESENTERS GAC PORTAFERRY GARY MAGEEAN GEMMA CASSIDY GERRY O’NEILL GERARD LENNON HILMOUNT NURSERY JIM MULLAN JOE BOYLE JOE QUINN JOHN CONVEY MARGARET MATHIESON MARY MCGRATTAN MAUREEN ROGAN MICHAEL KELLY PADDY MASON PARISH OF BALLYPHILIP PORTAFERRY INTERGRATED SCHOOL PORTAFERRY LIBRARY PORTAFERRY TOWN SPORTS CLUB PORTAFERRY ROVERS PORTAFERRY RLNI PSNI PRESENCE TEAM SEAMUS DORRIAN TERESA & SEAN DORAN TOURISM FUNDING T.J. FITZSIMMONS ST COLUMBA'S COLLEGE ST MARY'S PS VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE WOMENS INSTITUTE PORTAFERRY THE RESIDENTS OF PORTAFERRY Later in the week there will be an entertaining afternoon of competitive professional wrestling with opportunities for audience participation. This year a new play entitled 'TWO', a comedy roller coaster of emotion. Those of you with fond memories of the Pram Race – IT’S BACK! Don’t forget for all the latest festival information check our website and stay tuned to our radio station ferry fm broadcasting all week long and celebrating it’s 21st Birthday this year. As usual the week’s grand finale will be the spectacular Festival Float Parade which will include additional attractions this year. May I take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support in making Portaferry Gala one of the longest running community festivals in Ireland. Phillippa Sands Chair of Portaferry Gala Festival Committee GALA CLUE Around the square please have a dander; while you do please have a gander At a place, that's changed in use, a media giant for me produce. It's at the start, what you need to see, so please write it down initially. Entries to be submitted online by Friday 22nd July at 9am and 12pm at the Rock Bakery, Portaferry. Cover illustration by: Ryan McGovern Programme artwork by: Kieron Conlan & Catherine McCarthy All pupils of St Columba’s College, Portaferry Design and Print: Peninsula Print & Design Ltd. 2 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 donations ANNA CURRAN (THE ROCK BAKERY) BALLYPHILIP YOUTH CLUB DUNDONALD ICE BOWL ECHLINVILLE DISTILLERY HAIRPORT HAIROLOGY PORTFERRY REGENERATION LTD SEDAT TURKISH BARBERS STEWART MILLERS THE COUNTRY GARDEN TOALS BOOKMAKERS TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 PORTAFERRY GALA FESTIVAL MONDAY 18TH JULY ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE PORTAFERRY DOORS OPEN AT 7PM - SHOW 8PM BAR FACILITIES STRICTLY OVER 18S DIRECTED BY ROSS ANDERSON-DOHERTY WRITTEN BY JIM CARTWRIGHT PERFORMED BY ROSS ANDERSON-DOHERTY AND DOIREANN MCKENNA TICKETS ARE £5 & AVAILABLE FROM WWW.PORTAFERRYGALAFESTIVAL.COM OR THE ROCK BAKERY, PORTAFERRY www.portaferrygala.com 3 TO TARA CARAVAN PARK, SILVER BAY CARAVAN PARK TO BALLYQUINTIN POINT ST. COOEY’S WELLS R ELDE OCKIN TO KN ST BARH A LL R E OK CO OAD WINDMILL HI ET LL RE COOKE STREET JETTY STRANGFORD LOUGH VIEWPOINT OW AG KN Y GHE LOU YLE TO C CKMO B O & KN USE B HO MARIA N WA AD CH RO TO BELFA ST / NEWTOWNARDS LOUGH COWEY LODGE B&B ARDKEEN B&B T SQU CASTLE SCENIC ROUTE T EE ROUNDABOUT TEMPLECRANNY H EE THE S ST L E S T R AD CA RO P E OR FE FERRY TO STRANGFORD R T HS C UR ET RE ST THE Y RR ND TRA MARINA ARE CH COA TREET Y U CLO OAD YR GHE AVE ON KS S HIGH ES ANN HIG P T T PA REE H ST NT IC STEE L D RK TREE A SHM O U BALLYPHILIP ROAD McNEILLY ESTATE HS N OCK UG WI N IL DM LH ILL SHORE ROAD KEY Visitor Information Centre One Way System Ancient Monument Telephone P Parking This map is not to scale LO BALL YPHILLIP ROAD WINDMILL PORTAFERRY 1 Anne Street Football Pitch 2 Exploris Aquarium & Parklands 3 Barholm Hostel & Marina Office 4 Methodish Church 5 Portaferry Hotel 6 Post Office & ATM 7Portico 8 Market House 9 Sea Geen Tidal Power Turbine 10 Fire Station 11 Parish Church (C of I) 12 Bus Stop 13 Portaferry Integrated Primary School 14 St. Columba's College 15 St. Patrick's Catholic Church 16Cemetery 17 St. Mary's Primary School 18 ATM & Strangford Lough & Lecale Partnership (SLLP) 19 Health Centre 20Library 21Toilets 22 Sailing Club 23 Adair's B&B 24 Fiddler's Green Bar - Home of the Game of Thrones Door 25 The Port Arts & Crafts 26 Picnic Area & Park 27 Petrol Station 28 Portaferry Community Centre 29Chemist 30 Portaferry Sports Centre 31RNLI FOR MORE INFORMATION: PORTAFERRY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE, THE STABLES, CASTLE STREET, PORTAFERRY BT22 1NZ T: 028 4272 9882 E: [email protected] www.visitardsandnorthdown.com Open Easter - End of September how to get here... TRANSPORT TIMBETABLES www.translink.co.uk ACCOMMODATION Ards & North Down Tourism Information Centre www.visitardsandnorthdown.com Tel: 028 4272 9882 or 028 9127 0069 Quote unique Festival booking reference “GALA” FERRY SERVICE www.nidirect.gov.uk/strangford-ferry PORTAFERRY ONLINE www.portaferry.info journey times 1 hr Journey from Belfast 2 hr Journey from Dublin PLACES TO VISIT St. Patrick's Centre, Downpatrick St. Patrick's Cathedral, Downpatrick Mount Stewart & Castle Ward Scrabo Tower & Country Park Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Somme Museum Exploris Aquarium (opening summer 2016) Ward Park Mourne Mountains Strangford Lough Cycling Route St. Patrick's Walking Trail www.portaferrygala.com 5 PORTICO Portaferry’s new Arts & Heritage Centre Concerts & theatre Heritage displays Cinema Weddings, funerals & memorial services Meetings & conferences Recording facilities: latest equipment with superb acoustics www.PorticoArds.com Meetinghouse Lane, Portaferry 6 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 028 4272 8808 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 Open 7 days per week CHALLEN G E Monday 18th July 8-12 years & 13-17 years - 3pm Gluten Free options Wednesday 20th July 7pm - 18+ Diabetic Friendly Ice Cream f Find us on Facebook PORTAFERRY SUPERSHOP THE SQUARE - PORTAFERRY T: 028 4272 8201 FREE FUN DAY MONDAY 18TH JULY 2-4PM CHILDREN’S QUIZ | ARTS & CRAFTS STATION MAKE YOUR OWN ZUMBA INSTRUMENT COMPETITIONS | FACE PAINTING EVERYONE WELCOME! Sponsors of Tots Teatime - ‘ZUMBA FUN’ SPECIAL OFFERS THROUGHOUT THE WEEK ICE-CREAMS & SLUSH f SMC VALETING & DETAILING FULL VALET-MINI VALET- MACHINE POLISHING HEADLIGHT RESTORATION NUMBER PLATE PRINTING Tel: 0778 451 7180 FOLLOW US ON f www.portaferrygala.com 7 SATURDAY 16th JULY 2016 10am PORTAFERRY TOWN SPORTS CLUB MINI SOCCER COMPETITION 7pm OPEN AIR BOXING 11.30am - 1pm GALA PHOTO DISPLAY & COFFEE MORNING THE SQUARE ASTROTURF THE LIBRARY 1-6pm GALA OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA FAMILY FUN DAY THE SQUARE 8.30pm - 10.30pm LIVE BAND 10pm 80'S DISCO ST. PATRICK'S GAC Admission FREE Strictly over 18's PARKLANDS @ EXPLORIS Mad Hatters Tea Party (bring own picnic) Tractor Display (£10 per vehicle) 12noon Tractor Run @ 1.30pm returning back to Exploris Car boot sale (£5 per car) Puppet Show, Face painting, Inflatables, Balloon Modeller, Magic show-arts & crafts, Kite making, food & hot beverages, icecream, candy floss shop and lots more….. TOWN CHALLENGE 2.30pm PORTAFERRY TOWN BOYS (U13) MATCH ANNE STREET FOOTBALL FIELD 4pm PORTAFERRY TOWN BOYS (U15) MATCH ANNE STREET FOOTBALL FIELD 8 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 www.portaferrygala.com 9 10 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 DUMIGAN’S BAR PORTAFERRY St. Patrick’s Community Centre WEDNESDAY 7.30PM T: Concepta 0776 228 2369 ENJOY A DRINK IN THE SMALLEST PUB WITH THE BIGGEST CRAIC BANGOR Salvation Army, Crosy Street WEDNESDAY 7.30PM T: Sharon 0774 534 3294 NEWTOWNARDS Ards Bowling Club, South Street SATURDAY 10AM & 12 NOON T: Janice 0759 425 9766 Ferry Street, Portaferry ㈀ 䨀甀戀椀氀攀攀 刀漀愀搀Ⰰ 一攀眀琀漀眀渀愀爀搀猀Ⰰ 䌀漀⸀ 䐀漀眀渀Ⰰ 䈀吀㈀㌀ 㐀夀䨀 簀 䴀漀渀ⴀ䘀爀椀㨀 㜀⸀㌀ 愀洀 ⴀ 㔀⸀㌀ 瀀洀 簀 匀愀琀㨀 㠀愀洀 ⴀ 瀀洀 洀甀爀搀漀挀欀戀甀椀氀搀攀爀猀洀攀爀挀栀愀渀琀猀⸀挀漀洀 ㈀㠀 㤀㠀㈀ ㈀㈀㈀ 䜀攀琀 猀漀爀琀攀搀 昀漀爀 猀甀洀洀攀爀⸀⸀⸀ 䐀漀渀ᤠ琀 洀椀猀猀 漀甀爀 瀀愀瘀椀渀最 漀û攀爀猀℀ ꌀ⸀ 椀渀挀⸀ 嘀䄀吀 瀀攀爀 洀눀 吀椀洀戀攀爀 ∠ 䈀甀椀氀搀椀渀最 䴀愀琀攀爀椀愀氀猀 ∠ 伀甀琀搀漀漀爀 䰀椀瘀椀渀最 䘀氀漀漀爀猀 ∠ 䐀漀漀爀猀 ∠ 匀欀椀爀琀椀渀最 ∠ 䄀爀挀栀椀琀爀愀瘀攀 ∠ 倀甀戀氀椀挀 ∠ 吀爀愀搀攀 www.portaferrygala.com 11 SUNDAY GALA AT THE SHORE 17th JULY 2016 8.30am-2pm FISHING COMPETITION COOK STREET £3 per person Please note all boats must have own insurance & Life jackets 12 - 3.00pm LIFEBOAT OPEN DAY LIFEBOAT STATION Life jackets must be worn 1.30pm PAPER BOAT RACE THE SLIP QUAY Sponsored by Centra Portaferry 2-5pm IRISH & HIGHLAND DANCING THE SHORE Sponsored by Rosie's Ironing Live Music Art & Craft Workshop Inflatables/Bouncy Castles Community Drumming Face/Nail Painting Kids Tattoos TUG O WAR comeback & lots more family fun 12 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK 2pm FIZZWIZZPOP THE LEP 7pm CAR TREASURE HUNT ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY 2pm CENTRE FISH FILLETING BBQ Sponsored by the Cuan, Strangford THE NARROWS SOCIAL 2pm-5pm ULSTER FLEADH MARCH BAND COMPETITION ST. PATRICK'S GAC 6pm ARDS CCE 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THE COACH INN Ards CCE celebrates it’s 40th Anniversary and there’s no better place to do this than, where it all began in 1976 at the Coach Inn (Sands Bar) Portaferry. Everybody is welcome to attend this informal evening session and enjoy the music and the craic. £5 per adult includes refreshments t: 07869 291343 e: [email protected] www.homecreationsni.co.uk McDermott Coach Hire [email protected] Tel: 028 427 28482 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT FOOD SERVED DAILY FROM 12 NOON FULL BISTRO MENU SERVED ALL DAY DINNER MENU AVAILABLE FROM 7PM MUSIC EVERY NIGHT OF GALA WEEK 10 The Strand, Portaferry, Down BT22 1PE T: 028 4272 8231 E: [email protected] 15a Barhall Road Portaferry Co. Down BT22 1RQ Book online at www.portaferryhotel.com Kerry Muskett BSc, RGN Tel/Fax: 028 427 28367 www.barrhall.org.uk SPONSORS OF THE TEA DANCE www.portaferrygala.com 13 A funeral plan leaves nothing to chance and provides peace of mind for you and those you care about. With an independent Way Funeral Plan you’ll benefit from: Protection against rising funeral costs Reassurance for your family no uncertainty or difficult decisions Complete flexibility to choose the funeral you want Ask for more information today John Smith Funeral Directors Tel: (028) 42728379 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jsmiths.co.uk 14 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 Sat 16th July Andrea Rice Band 10.30pm-Late Wednesday 20th July Red Biddy 10pm-12.30am Sunday 17th July Stevie V 6pm-9pm Thursday 21st July The Ladybirds 10pm-12.30am Monday 18th July Monday Club MUSIC by a Local Artist from 3-6pm, evening dinner will also be served at 5.pm. Friday 22nd July Plectrum 10.30-Late Tuesday 19th July Traditional Country Day with music by “Breakaway” from 3-6pm followed by Stevie V from 6-9pm Saturday 23rd July Stan Park 2pm onwards. www.portaferrygala.com 15 MONDAY 18th JULY 2016 10am MOST ATTRACTIVE GARDEN COMPETITION JUDGING FROM 10AM Entry via website or The Rock Bakery) 1.15-1.45pm CHILDREN'S RHYTHM & RHYME THE LIBRARY Children’s Rhythm & Rhyme Session 0 – 4 Years (R&R is an exciting free program to introduce babies and toddlers to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories along with musical instruments. Information on Rub-a-Dub-Hub Support for parents and carers of 0 – 4 year olds. Tools, tips and fun activities to help develop your child’s communication and language skills. 2pm BONNY BABIES & CUTE KIDDIES THE SQUARE SPONSORED BY STEWART MILLAR 2pm SUPERSHOP FUN DAY 6.30pm TOTS TEATIME KIDS ZUMBA Face painting, arts & crafts, coloring competition, design own Post Office ice cream Competition, Kids Quiz, Nail painting, Photo with cartoon Characters. Sponsored by Portaferry Post Office/Supershop THE SQUARE 3pm KIDS MORELLI’S ICE CREAM CHALLENGE CASTLEYARD THE SQUARE 7pm THE MINDFULNESS COLOURING: ANTI-STRESS ART THERAPY WORKSHOP THE LIBRARY 5pm CHILDREN STORYTIME 0 – 8 YEARS This gentle activity where you choose the colours to create your picture and the repetitive action of colouring it in focuses the brain on the present, blocking out any intrusive thoughts. For Busy People (Adults Only) Why not come along dressed up as a story Character prize for best dress 6.30-7.30pm STORYTELLING (ADULTS) Sponsored by Morelli’s Kids aged 8-12yrs & 13-17yrs enter on the day THE LIBRARY THE LIBRARY 6.30pm 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL THE ASTROTURF 16 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 7pm LITTLE FLOWER OF CO. DOWN (7-11 YEARS) THE SQUARE Sponsored by Portaferry Credit Union 8pm Doors open 7pm TWO; PLAY BY CARTWRIGHT ST. PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE PRICE £5 PER TICKET CREATOR AND WRITER OF LITTLE VOICE brings you the play TWO A touching hilarious and sad all in one a whirlwind of monologues and dialogues bringing the audience into the world of the pub a hub of social dynamism optimism and drunken secrets shared at the bar over a pint are captured in all their innocence and arrogance told by the two actors who play the unamed Landlord and Landlady as well as assuming the personas of the various regulars all 14 characters. Bar Facilities over 18’s - tickets available from www.portaferrygala.com and The Rock Bakery www.portaferrygala.com 17 Simple and Tasty food served daily in this Family run Bistro Café Unit 14, 16 Market Street, Downpatrick Homemade soups, burgers, goujons, salads and much more… 7 ensuite & 5 group rooms Accommodation for up to 50 people Budget prices & great value Breakfast, lunch and dinner served to the general public and residents To book call 028 4272 9967 or email: [email protected] Visit our webiste www.barholmportaferry.co.uk Wishing Portaferry Gala a great success 18 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 LOCALLY OWNED : LOCALLY OPERATED : LOCAL TO YOU F Freeman’s Fuels Commercial & Domestic Oil Supplies to Newtownards, Ards Peninsula & Surrounding Areas Tel: 9181 2501 Gas Delivery Service to Ards Peninsula & Surrounding Areas PARKVIEW SERVICE STATION 57 Portaferry Rd, Newtownards BT23 8SG 21 MARKET STREET DOWNPATRICK T: 028 4461 7665 www.portaferrygala.com 19 TUESDAY 19th JULY 2016 9.30am GALA FAIR DAY ANN STREET FOOTBALL FIELD 1pm PRIMARY SCHOOL FOOTBALL THE ASTROTURF Sponsored by Centra Portaferry 2pm TEA DANCE WITH THOMAS (INCLUDING LIGHT REFRESHMENTS) HOUSTON HALL CHURCH STREET Sponsored by Barhall Residential Home £3.00 per person 3pm - 9pm TRADITIONAL COUNTRY DAY THE LEP Music by Breakaway followed by Stevie V 4pm WALKING TREASURE HUNT MARKET HOUSE Registration @ Market House £3 per person 6.30pm TOTS TEATIME – KIDS ZUMBA THE SQUARE 8pm POKER NIGHT Sponsored by Portaferry Post Office /Supershop 7pm CRAZY HAIR DO COMPETITION THE SQUARE Sponsored by snips and snaps & John the Barber 7.30pm 10 MILE RACE SPORTS CENTRE Participants can register on-line through Athletics NI and also through a link on the Gala Website. Entry fee £12 – Registered Athlete, £14 Unregistered Athlete, £14 per Relay Team (£1 Surcharge for all entries on the day) Registration from 5pm in The Sports Centre, Portaferry. Chip timing will be used for this event and Car Parking available at the Sports Centre with over flow parking at Portaferry Integrated Primary School. Prize Giving will commence 9.00pm. 20 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 PORTAFERRY HOTEL, RESTAURANT £10 Entry - buy ins available. 8pm MUSIC FROM SQUARE THE SQUARE 9pm PRIZE GIVING 10 MILE RUN 10pm SPORTS QUIZ THE COACH INN 10pm RITCHIE REMO COUNTRY BAND ST. PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Bar Facilities over 18’s, Tickets £10 on sale Portaferry Sailing club Gala Office and Joe's Hot Spot by Portaferry Sailing Club. TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 www.portaferrygala.com 23 WEDNESDAY 20th JULY 16 10.30am DOG SHOW ANNE STREET FOOTBALL PITCH Sponsored by Peninsula Veterinary Clinic 11am HISTORICAL WALKING TRAIL THE MARKET HOUSE 10.30am - 12noon SHOPPING ONLINE WORKSHOP THE LIBRARY Relax and learn how to shop on line securely. 12 noon YOUTH CHALLENGE DAY ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE £5 per child 2.30pm - 5.30pm ALL FOR THE DEAD MAN’S PENNY (12yrs Plus) The Library Told by Liz weir/ Music Ciaran Mulholland : Is a story/musical event on the theme of World War 1 which focuses on a fictitious young soldier, a literary representative of the experiences of many young Irish men who committed themselves to fighting for a cause greater than them. The story features a young teenage girl keen to find out about her family history. Liz Weir is a highly acclaimed storyteller and writer from Northern Ireland. She is the author of numerous children’s books, including ‘When Dad Was Away’ and has written scripts for television animations. Her accomplishments include being the first winner of the International Storybridge Award and three nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Ciaran Mulholland is an accomplished fiddle player, having performed throughout the UK and Ireland with other notable artists such as Jim Maguire and Gordon Johnston at the Pan Celtic Folk Club and with Sean Maguire 22 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 at a celebration concert. His playing style is highly rooted in traditional Irish and Scottish music. 6.30pm TOTS TEATIME KIDS ZUMBA THE SQUARE Sponsored by Portaferry Post Office /Supershop 7pm GALA'S CHILDREN'S GOT TALENT NIGHT THE SQUARE Sponsored by Captain Jack's Age 7-11 yrs old. Entry form available via Gala website. Registration closes midnight Fri 15 July 2016. Entries made after this date may not be accepted. 7.30pm FOOD CHALLENGE THE CASTLEYARD Sponsored by The Yard Bistro 8.30pm WINE TASTING WITH NEIL WINES OF GROOMSPORT FIDDLER'S GREEN Tickets £4 and available from Fiddler's Green or www.portaferrygala.com TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE 12 NOON - SCAVENGER HUNT (90mins) 1PM-4PM - INFLATABLES GALORE, PENALTY SHOOTOUT, GLITTER TATTOOS, CUPCAKE DESIGNING, HAIR COLOUR BRAIDING, MAKE-UP, FACE PAINTING & MORE! 2PM - ZUMBA FOR UNDER 10'S 3PM - ZUMBA FOR 11YRS+ 3PM - XBOX FIFA 2016 Xbox Competition is sponsored by Joe’s Hotspot £5 per child www.portaferrygala.com 23 THURSDAY 21st JULY 2016 10am MCCALLUM CUP ST PATRICK’S GAC 10am CAMOGIE TOURNAMENT ST PATRICK’S GAC 10am GALA MOUNTAIN WALK RUN CYCLE & COFFEE MORNING THE MARKET HOUSE 1pm WRESTLING SHOW ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE Tickets £5 per person & available via www.portaferrygala.com, Joe's Hot Spot & Kevin Og, Strangford 2.30pm SOAP BOX RACES WINDMILL HILL 6.30pm JOYCE GREEN MEMORIAL SHIELD ANN STREET FOOTBALL PITCH 6.30pm TOTS TEATIME KIDS ZUMBA THE SQUARE 24 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK 7pm PRAM RACE THE SALTPANS Race starts at Saltpans to The Square via Castle Street. 7.45pm PITCHIN' THE SHEAF FARMERS MARKET THE SQUARE RODEO BULL MARKET STALLS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8pm BINGO ST PATRICK’S COMMUNITY CENTRE 8pm PORTAFERRY ROVERS HORSE RACING NITE DUMIGAN'S BAR Rosie's Ironing Service Ironing service with quick turn around Full laundry service available T: 07794 602571 - Helping your day to run smoothly NOT TO BE MISSED ! DEVOY TAXIS T: 07950 131947 THE NO. 1 TAXI FIRM IN PORTAFERRY PORTAFERRY & SURROUNDING AREAS SIX SEATER AVAILABLE FRIDAY 22ND JULY FROM 2PM Portaferry Community Collective Ltd (PCCL) is a charitable local forum bringing together different community groups/ organisations / individuals within the town. Working in partnership, we are committed to build positive relationships at a local level fostering dialogue and cooperation and working collectively to address the needs and aspirations of the local community. Through funding obtained, we have purchased a Community Event Resource Pack (Gazebos, Tables and PA System) and 25 Laptops which are available on short-term loan to community groups registered as members of PCCL. Membership is FREE and open to all community groups and individuals, new members are always very welcome. For further information on PCCL please contact Frances McCormick – T: 028 9182 8884 or E: [email protected]. Company Reg No. NI621142 – Charity Reg No. NIC101935 www.portaferrygala.com 25 FRIDAY 22nd JULY 2016 10.30am-1.30pm ANNUAL GALA TALK & COFFEE MORNING THE LIBRARY Talk by Philip Orr Belfast author and playwright ‘The Ards Peninsula was one of the hot-beds of the United Irish rebellion of 1798. Among the leaders were Presbyterian clergymen who preached revolution to their flocks, all the way from Greyabbey to Portaferry. The Reverend Steele Dickson of Portaferry is one of the most fascinating of these men. This talk will tell his story along with the story of many others who took part in a bloody insurrection whose stirring details were passed down to future generations in such popular books as WG Little’s Betsy Gray and the Hearts of Down’ 2pm PORTAFERRY CREDIT UNION FUN DAY 2pm CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS LEAD COMMUNITY DRUMMING HIGH STREET THE SQUARE CREDIT UNION 4-6pm CENTRA FUN DAY @ CENTRA 7pm GALA FLOAT & BAND PARADE COOK STREET START Sponsored by Annual 49th Float Parade with guest Bands & community groups SATURDAY 23rd JULY 2016 3pm PO DAY Pubs Annual Po Procession from last year’s winner to the New winning Pub. Everyone Welcome. FERRYFM FAMILY & FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD CAN JOIN IN THE FUN WITH FERRY FM - OUR FESTIVAL RADIO STATION, TUNE IN ONLINE WHEREVER YOU MAY BE AT WWW.FERRYFM.COM 26 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 RENEW FOR CANCER RESEARCH OPENING HOURS WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY DURING GALA WEEK 34 THE SQUARE, PORTAFERRY Remember... It's the Gala's 50th Birthday next year... The Square, Portaferry Opening hours Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. All monies raised goes directly to Action Cancer. All donations greatly appreciated. Proud to Sponsor Portaferry Gala 2016 www.portaferrygala.com 27 l Cup Final Pvc Windows) p7) -y12) ates £5pp e Anne St Bouncy Castle & Community Centre Inflatable Hire Birthdays | Fun Days Corporate Events The Square Costume Hire Tues 10am - 4pm Wed 6pm - 9pm Thur 12 - 8pm Fri 10 - 4pm Sat 10 - 2pm T: 028 4277 2548 / 07811 957144 www.1stpeninsulabouncers.co.uk Restaurant Open Throughout Gala Week Sunday 17th July: JOHNNY BRAVO Thursday 21st July: GERARD DORNAN (COUNTRY HARMONY) Friday 22nd July: COLIN HARVEY 1 The Strand, Portaferry T 028 4272 9907 28 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 B. Ritchie BRICKLAYING & BUILDING CONTRACTOR Restoring pride in the past, present and future maritime heritage of our local area. Phone 028427 29598 for more information. • EXTENSIONS • RE-POINTING • NEW BUILDS 07855 841531 028 4272 9628 Sponsors of 'Pitching the Sheaf' Portaferry Pharmacy Beautiful Range of Gifts Now Available instore at the centre of your healthcare We provide a number of services including: • Smoking Cessation • Medicine use reviews • Minor Ailments Scheme • Complimentary Therapies (provided by Action Cancer) 39 HIGH STREET, PORTAFERRY TEL: 028 4272 8226 We’re more than just prescriptions. B.A. & J.M. McMULLAN www.portaferrygala.com 29 Watsons Centra High Street CENTRA NI CENTRA NI STORE CENTRA NI STORE OF THE YEAR STORE OF THE YEAR 2015/16 OF THE YEAR2015/16 2015/16 facebook.com/centra.portaferry CENTRA NI STORE OF THE YEAR 2015/16 30 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 THE ECHLINVILLE DISTILLERY The Echlinville tours offer a unique insight into the workings of Northern Irelands first licenced distillery in over 125 years. Booking essential via www.echlinville.com PRIVATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST www.echlinville.com Tel: 028 4273 8597 Email: [email protected] The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, BT22 1AJ. www.portaferrygala.com 31 T H E S Q U A R E - P O R TA F E R R Y 028 4272 8868 G R E AT F O O D , G R E AT V A L U E , G R E AT S E R V I C E SPONSOR OF THE XBOX COMPETITION John - the BARBER - 028 4272 8568 07732 033017 - FOR ALL YOUR HAIRDRESSING NEEDS - FERRY STREET, PORTAFERRY UPSTYLES & MAKE-UP WEDDINGS & FORMALS HUGH MULLAN BUTCHER 27 The Square Portaferry Tel - 028 427 28734 WISHING WELL CHINESE & EUROPEAN DISHES TAKE AWAY SERVICE Wednesday - Thursday 5.00pm - 10.00pm Friday - Saturday 5.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday 5.00pm - 10.00pm TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME 51 HIGH STREET PORTAFERRY (028) 4272 8942 32 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 PORTAFERRY CREDIT UNION 22B The Square, Portaferry BT22 1LW T: 028 4272 8671 4 Maxwell Court, Main Street, Kircubbin BT22 2SP T: 028 4273 9279 SAVE FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION - FAMILY, WEDDING OR HOLIDAY WITH OUR EASI SHARE ACCOUNTS. PORTAFERRY KIRCUBBIN Monday.......................................CLOSED Tuesday....................10.00 am - 1.00 pm Wednesday.............10.00 am - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Thursday......................2.00 pm - 4.30 pm Friday.......................10.00 am - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 4.15 pm 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm Saturday..................10.00 am - 12.30 pm Tuesday.....................10.00 am - 2.00 pm Wednesday...............10.00 am - 2.00 PM Thursday ........................................Closed Friday.........................10.00 am - 4.15 pm Saturday...............10.00 am - 12.00 noon LOANS NOW OPEN IN THE BT22 AREA SPONSORS OF 'THE LITTLE FLOWER OF COUNTY DOWN' JAMES MURRAY U . P. V. C . W I N D O W S & D O O R S Derryward Manor 6c Ballyrusley Road Portaferry BT22 1JR Tel: (028) 4272 8786 Fax: (028) 4272 8786 www.portaferrygala.com 33 68 Balloo Road, Bangor BT19 7PG Tel: 028 9145 6611 www.woodfloorwarehouse.co.uk Fiddler's Green Live Music All Week Hosting Wine Tasting Wednesday night Proud owners of the 2nd Door of Thrones £4.60 £4.60 £4.60 £4.60 £0.90 £0.90 £0.90 TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS THE INN THE COACH THECOACH COACH INN THE COACH INN 8c HIGH STREET PORTAFERRY 028 4272 8003 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK 11am-2pm 4pm - 8:30pm 8c HIGH STREET PORTAFERRY MON-SAT £0.60 SPONSORS OF THE KIDS GOT TALENT £0.60 £0.60 £0.60 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK £0.60 £0.60 £0.60 34 PORTAFERRY GALA WEEK - 16TH TO 22ND JULY 2016 028 4272 8003 CAPTAIN JACKS Established 1925 Established 1925 Established 1925 1-3 Anne street, portaferry TEL:street, 02842728409 1-3 Anne portaferry 1-3 Anne street, portaferry Established 1925 The coach inn - sands’ bar TEL: 02842728409TEL: 02842728409 1-3 Anne street, portaferry The coach inn - sands’ bar inn - sands’ bar The coach TEL: 02842728409 The coach inn - sands’ bar TUNE INTO FERRY FM 107.2 Portaferry Visitor Information Centre and Loft Gallery T: 028 9336 7899 M: 07968 246538 www.davidlyttlesweddingcars.com INFORMATION MAPS BOOKS Make us your first stop in Portaferry… SOUVENIRS ACCOMMODATION EVENTS BOAT TRIPS WALKING TOURS The Ards and North Down area has so much to enjoy, whether you live locally or are a visitor. So call in and discover all you need to know about places to visit, where to stay, local events and where to eat. GALLERY Portaferry Visitor Information Centre The Stables, Castle Street, Portaferry BT22 1NZ Tel: 028 4272 9882 Mon – Sat 10 – 5 & Sun 1 – 5pm Fiddler's Green Live Music All Week Hosting Wine Tasting Wednesday night Proud owners of the 2nd Door of Thrones JAMES QUINN - CAR SERVICE MOT - REPAIRS | CAR SALES | ALL MAKES CASTLE STREET PORTAFERRY www.portaferrygala.com 35