Cookstown Events 2013

MARCH

30th March

Easter Sunday Fun

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

31st March – 1st April

Easter Egg-centricities @ Springhill

Join us for 2 fun-packed days of eggs-cellent Easter fun. There’ll be a Cadbury egg trail, face painting, craft activities and fun for all the family.

Time: 12 – 5pm

Admission – Normal admission, members free

For further information contact Springhill on 028 867 48210

APRIL

1st April

Easter Monday Fun

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

2nd April

Easter Egg trail @ Wellbrook

Visit Wellbrook Beetling Mill to find the Cadbuy’s chocolate treasures. Follow the clues along the wooded glen to retrieve your prize! Pack a picnic for the day and soak up the surroundings of the Ballinderry River.

Time: 2pm – 5pm

Admission: Normal admission, members free

For further information Tel: 028 867 48210

3rd – 5th April

Easter Sports Camp @ MUSA

For further information contact staff at Mid Ulster Sports Arena

Tel: 028 867 67135

13th April

Autotest Northern Ireland Championships @ Loughry College

Time: 12 Noon

Contact: Gilmore Magee – 07860763810

21st April

Wedding Show

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

26th & 27th April

Cookstown 100

Newcomers will join top names in the road racing scene as they compete in 16 races for Ulster & Irish titles.

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

www.cookstown100.com

28th April

Murder Mystery Evening

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

MAY

5th & 6th May

Vintage Fete

Join staff at the Springhill for the first ever Vintage Fete. Vintage and handmade produce stalls, vintage teas, entertainment and nostalgic attractions for all the family.

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Admission – Normal Admission, Members Free

13th & 14th May

2 Day Painting Course

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

19th May

Frock Around The Clock Vintage & Craft Fair

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

25th May

Hidden Heritage @ Tullaghoge Fort

For further information contact staff @ Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

31st May

Ballinderry River BioBlitz

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

JUNE

1st June

Ballinderry River BioBlitz

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

8th June

Mid Ulster Pipe Band Championships

For further information contact Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Time: 12 Noon

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

1st June

Mid Ulster Vintage Rally

Come along and enjoy the largest, vintage vehicle rally in Mid Ulster. Hundreds of vehicles, items of machinery on display and fun for all the family.

Hosted by the Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club.

Time: 1pm -5pm

Admission: Adult £5.00, Child £2.00

22nd June

Hidden Heritage @ Beaghmore Stone Circles

For further information contact staff @ Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

23rd June

Hazels Day

The day will incorporate the launch of Lissan Fairies and the opening of Lissans second hand bookshop

29th June

MUSA Fun Day

For further information contact staff at Mid Ulster Sports Arena

Tel: 028 867 67135

JULY

7th July

Clueso For Kids

Calling all Junior detectives to join Shirley Holmes at Springhill for a fantastic day of fun and intrique for all the family. Come in your very own detective costume and help Shirley solve the mystery… do you know whodunit?

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Admission – Normal Adult, Children £5.00, Members free

5 Day children’s drama school ending with a performance in the ballroom

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

Family Treasure Hunts On the Estate (Will change weekly)

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

20th July

Hidden Heritage@ Ardboe Cross

For further information contact staff @ Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

27th & 28th July

Northern Ireland Field Archery Association Present

Combined Field & 3D Championships

Hosted By Take A Bow Cookstown Archery Club

Venue: Loughry College,Cookstown

For further information contact Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 028 867 69949 (Option 2)

AUGUST

17th August

Lough Neagh Triathlon @ Ballyronan Marina

A fun, mass participation event catering for all abilities, one of the most spectator friendly triathlons in Ireland.

For further information contact staff at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena

Tel: 028 867 67135

4th August

World Police And Fire Games ½ Marathon

Taking place from the Mid Ulster Sports Arena. The 13.1mile race will follow a route around the outskirts of Cookstown.

For further information contact staff at Mid Ulster Sports Arena

Tel: 028 867 67135

5th – 9th August

Summer Scheme @ Wellbrook Beetling Mill

Fancy doing something different before going back to school? Come to the Wellbrook Beetling Summer Scheme! Games, crafts and outdoor activities on the banks of the beautiful Ballinderry River.

Time: 12pm – 4pm

Admission - £3 per day or £12 for the week

5 Day children’s drama school ending with a performance in the ballroom

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

Family Treasure Hunts On the Estate (Will change weekly)

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

Community Festival

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

Sizzle Cookstown Comedy Festival

For further information contact staff @ Cookstown Tourist Information Centre

Tel: 028 867 69949 (option 2)

23rd August

Batty Bonanza @ Springhill

An exciting night of fun for all the family. Learn more about the bats that make their home in and around Springhill and make something batty to take home.

Time: 7.30pm – 10pm

Admission – Adult £5.00, Children £3.00

25th – 26th August

Princesses & Pirates @ Springhill

Lots of sparkle and swords are expected at Springhill over the bank holiday weekend. Budding princesses and pirates can discover the Springhill treasure trail and enjoy lots of sparkling and swash-buckling games and crafts. Prizes will be given for the best dressed princess and pirate. Judging will take place at 3pm

Time: 12pm – 5pm

Admission – Normal admission, members free

SEPTEMBER

8th September

Wedding Show

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

14th & 15th September

European Heritage Open Days (Free Admission)

For further information contact Lissan House

Tel: 0288 867 63312

www.lissanhouse.com

15th September

Stage Rally @ Davagh Forest

Starts @ 11am

Contact Gilmore Magee - 07860763810

Whatever your plans are this year, there are many great reasons to holiday at home and enjoy the many things that are on offer right on your doorstep – and many of them FREE of charge. For further information check out www.cookstown.gov.uk or call Cookstown Tourist Information Centre on 028 8676 9949. follow us on facebook @ visit cookstown