For further information on Noise click here.

The film called ‘Tapestry of Colours’ will be shown at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh on Thursday 16^th May 2013 starting at 7pm.

The screening will be part of an evening of events that will include a welcome, the screening of the film, refreshments and a question and answer session.

To book your place for the event please contact Frances Haughey at the Armagh City and District Council on 028 3752 9600 by Friday 3^rd May 2013 as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

The director of the film, Zhenia Mahdi Nau, highlights that her aim in making Tapestry of Colours was to explore the perception of identity in Northern Ireland as it becomes progressively diverse, multifaceted, probed and challenged, often in unsettling ways. The film poses questions about attitudes toward identity and culture that are commonly asked not just in Northern Ireland but across Europe and in areas around the world where large migrations occur. The film features interviews with people of diverse backgrounds, from the two traditional cultures in Northern Ireland and from other backgrounds. Their accounts were interesting, at times very challenging, even funny, often moving and inspiring.

Rural Borewells Leaflet

Due to a number of forthcoming events, the following Pool closures will be in effect at the Orchard Leisure Centre:

Mon 20th May from 9.30am – 12.15pm [Both Pools]
Fri 31st May from 7.30pm – 9.30pm [4 lanes – Main Pool]
Fri 7th June from 6.00pm – 9.00pm [Both Pools]
Tues 11th June from 9.30am – 12.30pm [Both Pools]
Fri 14th June from 3.00pm – 6.00pm [4 lanes – Main Pool]
Sat 15th June from 3.00pm – 6.00pm [Both Pools (Last Swim 2.00pm – 2.45pm)]

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information on the swimming pools at the Orchard Leisure Centre please click here.

DATE: Saturday 18th May 2013
TIME: 12.00pm – 5.00pm
VENUE: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor, Co Down, BT34 3AA
COST: Free to attend

The day will include:
• Interactive nature displays and activities for all the family
• Learn about the importance of wildlife in our own back gardens
• Craft displays
• Wildlife themed face painting
• Bouncy Castles
• Food stalls
• Plus much, much more!

For any enquiries please contact Nicola Jess, Morrow Communications on
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9039 3837 or Email: events@morrowcommunications.com

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The IIBA National Indoor Bowls Championships finals are scheduled to take place on Saturday 6th April 2013, starting at 1:00pm, at Richhill Recreation Centre, Co Armagh.

The event which attracts hundreds of bowls enthusiasts from all over the North and South of Ireland, guarantees some fantastic bowling from the finalists. The event will see the finals of the National Singles, Pairs, Triples and Rinks taking place along with the Ladies Single, Ladies Pairs, Ladies Triples the Junior Singles and the over 55s pairs; all of which been played down to these final stages.

The Lord Mayor of Armagh City and District, Councillor Sharon Haughey is delighted to welcome back for the fourth year the IIBA National Bowls Championship finals to Richhill Recreation Centre. With so many talented players taking part in this year’s event it is hoped that everyone will have a fantastic day.

For further information please contact Claire Shields, Armagh City and District Council on 028 3752 9651.

Thursday 28th March – Open as Normal
Friday 29th March – Open as Normal
Saturday 30th March – Open as Normal
Sunday 31st March – CLOSED
Monday 1st April – CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April – 9.15am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 3rd April – Open as Normal

Activity Classes will continue as normal up to and including Saturday 30th March with the possible exception of the Kids Spin class. There will be NO Activity classes on Tuesday 2nd April, all classes will resume on Wed 3rd April.

Click here for more information on The Orchard Leisure Centre
Full list of Activity Classes at Orchard Leisure Centre

Pupils from across Armagh City and District attended the local heats of ‘ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH SPEAK 2013.’

Pupils debated the current issues and impressed the panel of judges with their knowledge, in a bid to get through to the Regional finals.

The triumphant pupil in the junior section was Hannah Burke of Derryhale Primary School and, in the senior section, Cara Hegarty of St Catherine`s College, Armagh.

The aim of the competition is to get young people to research and debate environmental issues. The topics this year were:
• Junior section: ‘My waste’s got talent: what can it become?’
• Senior section: ‘The true cost of waste’

The junior and senior finalists will now go on to represent the City and District at the regional finals, to be held at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limavady on 13th March 2013. They will have to debate it out to win great prizes for themselves and their schools, and to lay claim to the perpetual trophy as overall NI winner.

For further information on Environmental Youth Speak please call the Recycling Helpline on 028 3752 9624.

Celebrate Saint Patrick in his chosen City of Armagh with the City’s biggest Saint Patrick’s Festival to date. As a City at the heart of celebrating the life of Saint Patrick, Armagh has pulled out all the stops with an exciting and authentic programme of events spanning across ten days; making it one of the longest festivals in the island of Ireland. From Friday 8th March to Monday 18th March, visitors of all ages can enjoy a fantastic programme of events, transforming the city centre with music, song, dance, storytelling and much more.

View Saint Patrick’s in Armagh Brochure online

For full listing of whats on at Saint Patrick’s festival visit www.armagh.co.uk/saint-patricks
or contact Armagh Tourist Information Centre on 028 3752 1800.

Find out more about healthy living and try a range of free activities which are fun and good for you and your family.

Freebies, health information and interactive activities including:

- Waist measurements/Body Mass index assessments

- Healthy Eating advice

- Nutrition/Cooking demonstrations

- Fitness tests and much more.

Or you can visit any of the other Roadshows on:

- Saturday 23rd February: The Quays Shopping Centre, Newry from 10am – 2pm

- Thursday 28th February: Tesco, Banbridge (in the Give it a Go! bus) from 3pm – 7pm

- Friday 1st March: Tesco, Craigavon from 3pm – 7pm

For more information visit www.giveitago.org.uk