John Spillane - Live at the Old Church Friday 29 April 8pm Kickstarting the Big Arts Weekend of 2022, the Old Church Centre is delighted to welcome John Spillane to Cushendun for a night of music and songs. John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, […]
Inspirational women of Cushendun Walking Tour with Turais Chois Abhann Doinne. This tour will celebrate the inspiring women who lived in Cushendun over the years featuring Miss Ada McNeill, Minnie O'Hara, Catherine Scally, Enid Starkie, the McBride family & Mary McNeill amongst many others. By starting at the Old Church and finishing at Glenmona you […]
Glens Youth Drama Play in a Day Workshop with Karen Doherty. Suitable for 4-11-year-olds. Day-long event taking place at St. Ciaran's Primary School. Please bring a packed lunch and a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothing that allows movement! Booking Essential. Admission £6.
The John Hewitt Society presents Poetry & Songs with Tony Kennedy and Glenn Simpson. Admission £5.
Join the National Trust North Coast Gardening Team as they help you to create a beautiful Spring Wreath! Create a beautiful Spring Wreath under the expert eyes of the North Coast National Trust gardens team. Enjoy some refreshments and learn some new skills. Meet at Glenmona House. Wear warm comfortable clothing. All welcome & fully […]
Acoustic Soul Saturday night entertainment from Amanda St John Amanda St John is a local girl from Glenariffe who is renowned as one of Northern Ireland's leading singer-songwriters; she often gets compared to Dusty Springfield and Aretha Franklin for her powerful vocal style and soulful sound. She has released 2 studio albums to critical acclaim, […]
Big Arts Family Fun Day There are lots of fun and free to attend activities throughout Sunday, just come along and take part! 11am: Join the Glens Red Squirrel Group for lots of fun wildlife activities for the family to take part in and discover what local wildlife we have in Cushendun. 1pm: Doggie’s […]
Dawn Chorus at Cregagh Wood. A guided walk around Cregagh Wood with avian expert Nathan McIlwrath. Follow our guided listening tour to learn about the enchanting morning songs of our local birds. In partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust. Please visit our website for booking details. Warm clothes and sturdy shoes essential. Meet […]
Baby Disco Ravers at the ready, this is a disco with a difference. Yes it is bright outside but it will be a sensory overload for the under threes. Throwback to the 00s with music in our old heritage building with some disco lights thrown in for good measure. Booking advised. Admission £3 per child.
Adult Meditative Movement with Freyja Seren Gentle and thorough dance-based meditation practice to unlock and release negative and restrictive patterns that block energy flow and allow freedom to live in and through the body again. All ages & abilities are welcome! Bring a throw or towel to sit on and cover up layers to be […]
Conflict Textiles workshop with curator Roberta Bacic Conflict Textiles curator Roberta Bacic and 2 contributor textile artists will facilitate a hands on inter-generational workshop building on the exhibition's focus Reflections on Refugees: Communicating through Art . Roberta will start with a guided tour to the exhibition so as to create momentum and interest in participating. In the ‘hands-on’ session participants will […]
Lurig Drama Group presents 'Little Gem' by Elaine Murphy The Lurig Drama group perform a rehearsed reading performance of Little Gem by Elaine Murphy. In this hilarious and poignant award-winning work, three women find strength in one another and discover the beauty and complexity of family. Featuring local cast; Rosaleen Agnew, Bernie McAlister and Niamh […]
T'ai Chi for beginners with Philip Johnston. Philip has been studying the life-long practice of T’ai Chi and Qigong since first introduced to both practices at the London School of Contemporary Dance. T’ai Chi and Qigong are primarily about harmony, meditation and balance in our daily lives. In addition to their health and fitness benefits, […]
Adult Singing workshop with Amanda St John. Get those vocal chords warmed up and come along and learn from a master of her craft. Local girl Amanda St John hosts an intimate singing workshop for adults. Sing yourself into the last day of the Bank Holiday. "Amanda is the real deal. A great songwriter and […]
An afternoon of tales, tunes and songs with Liz Weir, Stephen O'Hara and Ciarán Mulholland. 1pm Monday 2 May @ The Old Church Centre Join us for a relaxing afternoon listening to fine music, songs and stories Liz Weir is an Irish storyteller with an international reputation. A storyteller for over 40 years, she has told […]
Storytelling through movement workshop for younger children. Children will have a chance to create and perform a fairy tale story together using different movement and dance techniques. We will be using music from famous ballets to create an enchanted world of fairy tales and magic! All welcome, great for ages 5 to 9 years old. […]
Screening of 'SIX' from Brassneck Theatre Company. 6 x Short Films 6 x Writers, 6 x Directors, 6 x Actors 1 Contained Location 6 individuals. Who they are, why they are here and what the location represents, we will find out over the course of six exhilarating minutes! Premiered to huge acclaim at the Belfast […]