Whether you are looking for a fun family event, are keen to widen your horizons or want to learn more about local history, there’s something for you. We’ve put together this list of some of the events that are taking place.
5. Richhill Music in the Park
For the last 12 years, Richhill Improvements Association has been running a series of Sunday afternoon concerts featuring local high quality bands.This year’s series of concerts start on Sunday, August 20 with Armagh Old Boys Band under musical director Ivor Stevenson, and runs through until Sunday, September 24. The concerts all take place in Richhill Recreation Centre from 3-4 pm, Admission is free and light refreshments will be available, thanks to Richhill Women’s Institute choir. The organisers are grateful to Armagh City,Banbridge and Craigavon Council for ongoing support and thank the recreation centre staff for their assistance in running these concerts. Photo: Jeferson Santu on Unsplash
6. Orienteering at Gosford Forest Park
Two events have been lined up in August for anyone who has ever wanted to try orienteering, a perfect outdoor adventure sport for exercising both mind and body. The aim is to navigate between checkpoints or controls marked on a special orienteering map. There is no set route so the skill and fun come from trying to find the best way to go. Summer O is running on August 13 and 20 between 2-5pm in the stunning location of Gosford Forest Park. There is a charge of £2 per person. Each event will be split into 15-minute start windows beginning at 2pm and lasting until 3.30pm. Each start window will be limited to a maximum of 20 people, including parents / caregivers. Lagan Valley Orienteers will give an introduction to the sport before setting participants off on the course. The three courses of various levels of difficulty will close at 5.00pm. For more details and to book go to https://getactiveabc.com Photo: ABC Council
7. Lurgan geology walking tour
The free Lurgan geology walking tour on Wednesday, August 16 tells the story of Lurgan’s underlying geology, which has shaped the town’s development and even given the town its name (Lurgan meaning ‘long low ridge’). It will take participants on a journey through time, as told through the diverse building stones seen in the many beautiful buildings which make up the town centre. Discover the origins of the building stone used in historic landmark buildings such as Lurgan War Memorial, Shankill Church, Lurgan Model Primary School and St Peters Parish Church, and the influence of the linen trade on the town. Participants should meet at Lurgan War Memorial at 7pm. The tour is free of charge but places need to be reserved in advance. To book, email [email protected] or phone 07766740427. Photo: ABC Council
8. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
The main cast of the Portaown Junior Phoenix Players' summer production, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat which runs in Portadown Town Hall from Wednesday, August 23 - Saturday, August 26. Tickets available from the box office at the town hall or online at www.gr8events.ie Photo: Tony Hendron