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1 The Annual WHITEHEAD COMMUNITY A S S O C I AT I O N Whitehead Summer Festival 2018

Chairman s Address Welcome to the Whitehead Summer Festival 2018.

2 Chairman s Address Welcome to the Whitehead Summer Festival This year s festival is possibly the biggest ever with something for everyone local history, pub quizzes, film shows, tea dances, DJs schools, Steam Train Rides, Raft Races, walks, storytelling and, of course, our main event, the Food & Folk Festival. And that s just for starters. Most events are FREE unless stated otherwise. As with the last few festivals, we have a nominated charity who will benefit from various initiatives throughout the Festival Whitehead s very own Hope House. Finally, an event of this size requires a lot of effort, not just by committee, volunteers and staff of Whitehead Community Association but by the whole town its businesses, social groups, cultural and educational associations, sporting clubs, the churches and, of course, individual townspeople. We owe a debt of gratitude to many, many people in this town and so I would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation. Whitehead Summer Festival 2018 Nominated Charity Special thanks this year goes to Chris Lynas who has sponsored our beautiful new bunting. Front cover photo by Alan Campbell -

Programme of Events Friday 27 July Pre Festival Clean-up & BBQ Seafront Carpark 6.30 pm and the BBQ afterwards at Scout Hut, Beach Road (Gloves, Litter Pickers and Bags Provided) All Ages.

3 Programme of Events Friday 27 July Pre Festival Clean-up & BBQ Seafront Carpark 6.30 pm and the BBQ afterwards at Scout Hut, Beach Road (Gloves, Litter Pickers and Bags Provided) All Ages. Supported by Whitehead Scouts and Wombles. Tea Dance 7.00pm - Community Centre Some old-time dancing with a spot of tea. Music by George Bradley. Perfect! Bingo and Boogie 8.00pm - Marine Bring your Dabbers! Cinema Whitehead Presents: Mystery Site Specific Screening, Film & Location in Whitehead to be revealed 9.30pm - To Be Revealed Clue - A classic love story with a delicious modern twist! Saturday 28 July Slideshow and Storytime with Steve Diamond: Living at the Lighthouse 11.00am-12noon - Library Would you like to sleep in a sea cave every night? How about eating dead birds you find? Come and hear some amazing, true-life stories of people who lived at the lighthouse! Cinema Whitehead Presents: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 11.00am - Community Centre Snow White and the 7 dwarfs - The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney s first animated feature. A must for all ages RPSI Steam Train Rides 12noon pm - RPSI Excursion Station, Whitehead Have a cuppa in our Edwardian Café and hop aboard the steam train for a wee jaunt. Whitehead Railway Museum are delighted to offer 20% off admission to the Museum for all residents of Whitehead and those attending the Summer Festival. Bring a copy of your programme to qualify for discount between 27 July and 31 August.

4 Wright s Spar Raft Race 1.30pm - County Antrim Yacht Club A Festival favourite and a must for all the family. Starts with the swim at 2 pm (registration at 1.30 pm) followed by the, as always, eventful raft and kayak races (Starts approx pm). Some rafts available for hire. Contact sail@cayc.co.uk. For the first time we will welcome Coastal Rowing on the day. Slideshow and Talk with Steve Diamond: Explosive Secrets of our Lighthouse 2.30pm - Library It was originally painted red and witnessed the passing of wartime airships, and RMS Titanic. It was not the first lighthouse here. See and hear some of the secrets of the Black Head lighthouse. Monday 30 July Pilates Taster Session McGuigan Suite Go on, give it a go! Biodiversity Summer School Bush craft Skills am pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood Learn the skills you need to live and survive in the great outdoors. Make a shelter from scavenged natural materials and forage the hedges and fields for food. Enjoy making tasty potions soups and herbal teas to keep you healthy. Tuesday 31 July Biodiversity Summer School Eco Art 11.00am pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood Create a natural sculpture which will become a habitat for many species. Collect and weave natural materials to construct a unique hollow statue to attract birds and insects. Make and decorate individual pieces with air drying clay to take home and keep. Heather Richardson Workshop: Writing Historical Fiction 11.00am - Library Learn about how to craft historical fiction with noted local novelist. FAMILY YOGA pm Taster session for all the family with Sarah Leavey. Come along and give it a try.

5 Kids Dodgeball Competition 6.30pm pm - Community Centre Adults Dodgeball Competition 7.30pm pm - Community Centre Wednesday 1 August Biodiversity Summer School Snug as a Bug in a Rug 11.00am pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood Insects love to find the perfect spot to snuggle down and shelter from the elements. Help upcycle materials to build new bug hotels across the site to attract many different species. Computer Summer Camp Day pm pm - McGuigan Suite Basics of computer game development and programming with Jamie McClenaghan ( 50 for five days). jamiemcc1995@live.co.uk Tea and Tales at the Old Tea House 3.00pm - Old Tea House, Kings Road Sumptuous afternoon tea is served whilst we journey with Liz Weir, renowned Glens story teller, to other places other times! Bird Walk with Ian Enlander 6.00pm pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood (meet at Bentra) One for all the family. Bring your binoculars. Thursday 2 August Biodiversity Summer School Feathered Friends 11.00am pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood Make natural and biodegradable feeders for birds to feast on. Join a guided walk through the site with binoculars to count and record the species and numbers of different birds that you spot. Computer Summer Camp Day pm pm - McGuigan Suite Basics of computer game development and programming with Jamie McClenaghan ( 50 for five days). jamiemcc1995@live.co.uk Tennis: Rose Bowl 6.30pm - Whitehead Tennis Courts Age 16 plus Mixed doubles Wellness Walks Mindfulness with Healo 7pm - Community Centre A short introduction to wellbeing and

6 mindfulness by Martin from Healo followed by a walk around Whitehead finishing up in time for some live music and a pint in the Marine. Traditional Live Music - Shindig 9.00pm - Marine Bar Cinema Whitehead presents: Mystery Site Specific Screening, Film & Location in Whitehead to be revealed. 9.30pm - To Be Revealed Clue - Vintage science fiction where replicants dare to dream! Friday 3 August Toast the Coast Half Day Food Tour of Antrim Coast 10.00am pm - Starting at The Bank House Step on board your dedicated luxury coach to begin your guided food tour on part of the Causeway Coastal Route, stopping off at several venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food & drinks. Relax and hear light commentary and stories on the journey, gasp at breathtaking views, and a few tasting surprises on board ( 75) Tel: or foodie@toastthecoastni.com Biodiversity Summer School Build a Hog a Home 11.00am pm - Diamond Jubilee Wood Help design and build hedgehog houses for the spikey residents of the woodland areas. From basic models to more stately mansions, build and camouflage new homes to help conserve this threatened species. Cinema Whitehead Presents: Never Ending Story am - Community Centre On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking aay with a book called The Neverending Story Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. A modern classic. Genesis DJ School Learn how to be a DJ 1.00pm pm - McGuigan Suite In conjunction with Genesis Youth Action NEW! Noel and Gillian s Quiz for Dummies. The alternative quiz of the trivial. 7.30pm - Whitecliff The alternative quiz of the entertainments and the trivial. 5 per person. All proceeds to Hope House.

7 Saturday 4 August Yarnfolk Festival of Wool 10.00am - Community Centre Halls, St Patrick s Church Hall, Methodist Church Hall, Lighthouse Yarns, Lourdes Pastoral Centre, Victoriana Floral Lighthouse Yarns brings this international yarn festival to the town with traditional crafts, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions and much, much more. See Yarnfolk Festival of Wool Programme for full details Food and Folk Festival 12noon - Recreation Grounds Local Artisan Food and Drink Stalls Live music Shindig. Daryl McCabe and the Mike Wilgar Blues Band Heaps of activities for all the family: School of Falconry, Phil s Farm, pop up play area for kids with games, Inflatables, climbing wall, storytelling with Hilary Bailey and Skye the spaniel and so much more. RPSI: Steam Train Rides 12noon 4 pm RPSI Excursion Station, Whitehead Have a cuppa in our Edwardian Café and hop aboard the steam train for a wee jaunt. Pool Competition 1.00pm - Rangers Club Join the cue and see if you can shoot straight and true. Winner Takes All 10 entry Bangor Boats: Gobbins Seven Sister Caves Boat Trip 3.00pm - Council Slipway Adult 15 Child 7 (Subject to weather conditions) Call for further info: Bangor Boats: Blackhead Lighthouse Short cruise 4.20pm - Council Slipway Adult 8 Child 4 (Subject to weather conditions) Call for further info: Lighthouse Bistro: In association with Bangor Boats. Sea and Food Tour 3.00pm pm - Lighthouse Bistro, Marine Avenue Three Course set menu with local produce. Live music Illegal Smile 9.00pm - Marine

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Map of Events 1: Whitehead Community Centre 2: Whitehead Library 3: RPSI 4: County Antrim Yacht Club 5: Maud s Cafe 6: Diamond Jubilee Wood 7: Old Tea House, Kings Road 8: Tennis Courts and Bowling

9 Map of Events 1: Whitehead Community Centre 2: Whitehead Library 3: RPSI 4: County Antrim Yacht Club 5: Maud s Cafe 6: Diamond Jubilee Wood 7: Old Tea House, Kings Road 8: Tennis Courts and Bowling Green 9: Marine Bar 10: The Bank House / Lighthouse Yarns 11: Parochial Hall 12: Methodist Church Hall 13: Lourdes Pastoral Centre 14: Rangers Club 15: Recreation Grounds 16: Blackhead Path / Car Park 17: Whitecliff Inn 18: Bentra Golf Club

10 Sunday 5 August Cycle Ride and Bike Clinic with Bikefix Ride Out 9.30am, Clinic 9.30am - 12noon - Community Centre Car Park Come along and join Carrick Cycle Club for their weekly recreational ride. A road-worthy bike and helmet are essential Have your bike checked out by a professional cycle repairer, Geoff. Pool Competition 1.00pm - Rangers Club John Burns Memorial Trophy. Join the cue and see if you can shoot straight and true 3 entry Steve Diamond: Whitehead Walk 3.00pm - Community Centre Car Park Join Steve on one of his famous walks around historical and artistic Whitehead (Approx 2 hours) Monday 6 August Pilates Taster Session McGuigan Suite Go on, give it a go! Pop Up Play 11.00am pm - Recreation Gardens A morning of big garden games, traditional out-door play activities and lots and lots of fun! Computer Summer Camp Day pm pm - McGuigan Suite Basics of computer game development and programming with Jamie McClenaghan ( 50 for five days). jamiemcc1995@live.co.uk Tartan Teddy Bears Picnic 3.00pm - Bank House Bring your teddy for a picnic in aid of charity. Donations welcome. Tuesday 7 August Seashore Safari Blackhead Path Join our biodiversity specialist on a guided walk exploring the creatures from our seashore. Computer Summer Camp Day pm pm - McGuigan Suite Basics of computer game development and programming with Jamie McClenaghan ( 50 for five days). jamiemcc1995@live.co.uk

Slide Show and Talk with Steve Diamond: Back to Whitehead from the Great War 2.30pm - 3.30pm - Library The stories of Whitehead people who returned after serving in World War 1.

11 Slide Show and Talk with Steve Diamond: Back to Whitehead from the Great War 2.30pm pm - Library The stories of Whitehead people who returned after serving in World War 1. Nurses, sailors and soldiers came back to live in a town, a country and a world that was changing Whitehead Eagles Seniors Five a Side Football Registration at 6.00pm for 6.30pm kick off - Recreation Grounds The ever popular festival footie competition Zumba Fun and Games for All 6.30pm pm - Community Centre Come and try Zumba One for all the family Wednesday 8 August Garden Society & Brighter Whitehead Annual Flower Show am, Judging 12 noon - Community Centre Floral Art, Horticulture, Home Baking and Kids Section. ENTER YOUR OWN CREATIONS Steve Diamond: Seafront History Walk 2.30pm - Blackhead Car Park (Wheelchair Friendly) Molly Coppock Quiz with QuizMaster Paul Cole 8.00pm - Whitecliff Inn Test your general knowledge at this entertaining evening. 4 per person. Max 6 persons per team. Thursday 9 August Mini Golf Competition 10.00am - 12noon - Bentra Golf Club Family fun Mini Golf Competition with great prizes to be won. Wright s Spar Fun Day 1.00pm pm - Recreation Grounds Fast becoming one of the highlights of the Festival. Food and family fun from your local store. Computer Summer Camp Day pm pm - McGuigan Suite Basics of computer game development and programming with Jamie McClenaghan ( 50 for five days). jamiemcc1995@live.co.uk WRIGHT S

12 Action Cancer Fishing Competition 6.30pm - Promenade - in front of coloured houses Another Festival favourite Who can land the biggest catch. BBQ and refreshments available. Sponsored by Balmoral Barbers, Whitehead. Bait available from Beatties of Ballycarry. HAVE YOUR CATCH COOKED FOR YOU AT LIGHTHOUSE BISTRO Live Traditional Music - Shindig 9.00pm - Marine Bar Cinema Whitehead Presents: Mystery Site Specific Screening, Film & Location in Whitehead to be revealed. 9.30pm - To Be Revealed Clue: You ll run to see this classic 80s flick. Friday 10 August Toast the Coast Food Tour of Antrim Coast 9.30am pm - Bank House Step on board your dedicated luxury coach to begin your guided food tour on part of the Causeway Coastal Route, stopping off at several venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food & drinks. Relax and hear light commentary and stories on the journey, gasp at breathtaking views, and a few tasting surprises on board. ( 75). Tel: or foodie@toastthecoastni.com Orchard Holistic Therapies Taster Sessions All Day 50% off all Reflexology, Reiki, Ear Candling or Holistic Facial Treatments. By appointment only - call/text Julie on Bangor Boats: Blackhead Gobbins Seven Sister Cave Boat Trip 10.25am Council Slipway Adult 15 Child 7 (subject to weather) Call for further info: Challenge the Champ 2.00pm pm - Bowling Club Bowls Taster session with our very own seven times international champion and Commonwealth representative, Martin McHugh. Saturday 11 August RPSI Steam Train Rides 12noon 4 pm RPSI Excursion Station, Whitehead Have a cuppa in our Edwardian Café and hop aboard the steam train for a wee jaunt.

13 Whitehead Guided Walk and Food Tastings 9.00am pm - Starting at the Bank House Walk the Town with No Streets & enjoy the local food! Your guide, local resident and artist, will take you on a leisurely walk & food tasting experience in this beautiful and important town on the Causeway Coastal Route. Stopping off at 3 venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food in Whitehead. Relax and hear about local history and stories, take in the Victorian & Edwardian architecture, and admire the Whitehead Railway Museum. ( 45) Tel: or foodie@toastthecoastni.com Orchard Holistic Therapies Taster Sessions All Day - Community Centre 50% off all Reflexology, Reiki, Ear Candling or Holistic Facial Treatments. By appointment only - call/text Julie on Lighthouse Films Presents: (TBA) 11.30am - Community Centre Dog Training Session (max 20 places) 2.00pm - Lourdes Pastoral Centre 10 per dog Lecture: Philip Orr 1918: The Year of Victory? 3.45pm - Library Noted local historian looks back a Century ago at the local contribution to the Great War. Sunday 12 & 19 August Whitehead Eagles: Junior Football Tournament 10.00am pm - Top Pitch Recreation Grounds Eagles are hosting another great tournament over two weekends with teams from across the Province taking part. Orchard Holistic Therapies Taster Sessions All Day - Community Centre 50% off all Reflexology, Reiki, Ear Candling or Holistic Facial Treatments. By appointment only - call/text Julie on

Whitehead Community Association would like to thank all our

towards the Summer Festival 2018 years 1968-2018 Irish Salt

Ticket (See nearest station for details) CARRICKFERGUS Belfast

information contact Cynthia Waddel on 028 9337 3132 The

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2018 A veritable maritime spectacle, as

14 Whitehead Community Association would like to thank all our Sponsors, Supporters & Associates for generously contributing towards the Summer Festival 2018 years Irish Salt Mines This Summer Watch Out for the Translink Family & Friends Ticket (See nearest station for details) CARRICKFERGUS Belfast Road and Milestone WHITEHEAD ART Tours of The Gallery Whitehead (free) daily 12 5 pm. Tours of the Edwardian House ( 4 adults, 2 child) at 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm daily. Exhibition: George Smyth 1 August onwards For further information contact Cynthia Waddel on The Gallery, 19 Cable Road COUNTY ANTRIM YACHT CLUB REGATTA SATURDAY 18 AUGUST 2018 A veritable maritime spectacle, as CAYC welcomes boats of all shapes and sizes from all over Belfast Lough and beyond. On shore entertainment in the afternoon and evening. Races in the morning and afternoon.

A Celebration of Fibre Saturday 4th August, 10 am 5 pm Run in association with Whitehead s Food and Folk Festival the town will be showcasing some of the country s leading Fibre Artists and Wool

The focus of Yarnfolk Wool Fest is on interactive workshops for all ages, free demonstrations and beautiful handcrafted quality yarns and products to add to your stash.

15 A Celebration of Fibre Saturday 4th August, 10 am 5 pm Run in association with Whitehead s Food and Folk Festival the town will be showcasing some of the country s leading Fibre Artists and Wool Merchants. The Festival is the ultimate creative day out for fibre enthusiasts as well as individuals, friends and families to enjoy. The focus of Yarnfolk Wool Fest is on interactive workshops for all ages, free demonstrations and beautiful handcrafted quality yarns and products to add to your stash. With more exhibitors than before, this event is an absolute must for your summer calendar! Tickets Admission Charges: Purchase on line or in person at the door Pre booked tickets:- 7 At the Door 8 Under 16 years FREE Free admission to those attending workshops Workshops It is advisable to pre-book workshops via Eventbrite website. Some places may be available and can be booked up on the day. Events are at Whitehead Community Centre Halls, Methodist and St. Patrick s Church Halls, Victoriana Floral Boutique, Lourdes Pastoral Care Centre and Lighthouse Yarns. Telephone: Mobile: /Yarnfolk Festival of Wool 2018 Instagram: Yarnfolk Festival of Wool lighthouseyarns@yahoo.com

16 Daryl McCabe whitehead s FOOD &FOLK FEST SAT 4 AUGUST I 12Noon J Recreation Grounds FAMILY FUN, FOOD, & LIVE MUSIC Featuring Shindig the Mike Wilgar Blues Band

WHITEHEAD VICTORIAN STREET FAIR Christmas Lights Switch On. Saturday 25 November 2017, 12noon pm

WHITEHEAD VICTORIAN STREET FAIR Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 25 November 2017, 12noon - 7.30pm Welcome to the Fair Welcome to Whitehead The Whitehead Community welcomes you to the ninth annual Victorian