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Monday 21 to Sunday 27 July 2014Celebrating 50 years of the Rose Garden

at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Upper Malone, Belfast

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/roseweek

FREE

family event

Workshops and competitions, bouncy castle, Punch and Judy shows, face painting, balloon modelling and much more!Plant and craft stalls on Saturday and Sunday.Call 028 9027 0467 or visit our website for more information.

Live musicFamily fun

International rose trials

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The international rose garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is one of the world’s leading rose gardens, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Rose Week, with its full programme of activities, is a celebration of this spectacular rose garden and is now one of Belfast’s most popular annual events.

Punch and Judy, face painting, balloon modelling, children’s tattooing, magic shows and street entertainment all take place in the playground area. All other activities, unless otherwise stipulated, take place close to Wilmont House. All activities are free.

Daily events Harp music in the Rose Garden, 2pm-5pm.Belfast Parks photographic exhibition 10.30am-5pm each day. Browse amongst some of the photos submitted for the recent Belfast Parks photographic competition, sponsored by John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd.Belfast City Council, recycling workshop, 1pm-5pmMega slide or bouncy castle near Wilmont House, 1pm-5pm. Mega slide on Monday to Wednesday. Bouncy Castle from Thursday to Sunday. Face painting, balloon modelling and children’s tattooing in the playground area. Times vary each afternoon.Punch and Judy in the playground area, Monday to Thursday at 2.30pm and 3.45pm, and Friday to Sunday at 2.30pm. Competitions in the rose garden. Forms are available from the information marquee, adjacent to Wilmont House, at the following times: Monday from 12noon-8pm, Tuesday to Friday from 10am-8pm, Saturday from 11am-5.30pm and Sunday from 1.30pm-5.30pm.

Monday 21Plant hunter adventures, 1pm-3pmKite making workshop, 1pm-5pmFitness Freddy, 1pm-5pm Join Fitness Freddy in an outdoors dance class. Suitable for all ages.Back to Back, acoustic pop, 2pm-4pmMusical performance. Templemore Silver Band, 7.30pm-8.30pm

Tuesday 22Doddle Bugs, 2pm-5pmTake part in a craft workshop.Snapshots-photographic workshop, 2pm-5pmJoin Paul Moane and John Murphy for tips and advice on taking photos in the natural setting of the park. Meet at 2pm. Suitable for everyone, from beginners to amateurs. Bring your own camera.Fitness Freddy, 1pm-5pmJoin Fitness Freddy in an outdoors dance class. Suitable for all ages.Salsa dance, 3pm - 5pmA display of salsa dancing. Floral art demonstration, 1pm-3pmA demonstration by Joan Lockhart, member of the NI Group of Flower Arrangement Societies.Clara Wilson, 3pm-5pmClassic and pop.Ormeau Concert Band, 7.30pm-8.30pm

The marquee is adjacent to Wilmont House and is open for general information and competitions:Monday 21 July, 12noon-8pmTuesday 22-Friday 25 July, 10am-8pmSaturday 26 July, 11am-5.30pm Sunday 27 July, 1.30pm-5.30pm

For advice on roses and rose garden tours, see members of The Rose Society of Northern Ireland in the marquee adjacent to Wilmont House: Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Friday 25, 1.30pm-5.30pm.Saturday 26 and Sunday 27, 2pm-5.30pm.

Refreshments: Tea and coffee is available each day from 10.30am-8.30pm at the marquee in front of Wilmont House. Hot and cold meals are available each day from the Stables Coffee Shop at the lower car park, 9.30am-5.30pm.

Shopmobility Belfast in attendance daily near Wilmont House, 1pm-5pm. Photographic ID and proof of address required to hire scooters, free of charge. It is advisable to pre-bookscooters; call 9080 8090.

Information marquee


Wednesday 23

Official opening of 50th Anniversary Plaque, 9am-10amIn Dixon Patio, by Lord Mayor. Procession of international judges and members of the Rose Society to the opening ceremony will be led by Piper.Jumping clay workshop, 2pm-5pmCreate a colourful clay key ring, phone charm or pencil topper to take away with you. Ulster Wildlife - dragonflies, 1pm-5pmJoin staff from Ulster Wildlife in this hands-on children’s activity workshop.

Doddle Bugs, 2pm-5pmTake part in a craft workshop.

Ulster Wildlife - sunflower workshop, 1pm-5pmJoin staff from Ulster Wildlife in this hands-on children’s activity workshop.

On Thursday 24 July a panel of international judges will complete the final judging of the City of Belfast international rose trials. The awards for the winning rose breeders are sponsored by Belfast City Council, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, The Rose Society of Northern Ireland,Clive Richardson Ltd and Eventsec.

JunkArt Workshop, Belfast City Council, Playworkers, 1pm-5pmUlster Wildlife - clay workshop. 1pm-5pmJoin staff from Ulster Wildlife in this hands-on children’s activity workshop.Fitness Freddy, 1pm-5pmJoin Fitness Freddy in an outdoors dance class. Suitable for all ages.

Fitness Freddy, 1pm-5pmJoin Fitness Freddy in an outdoors dance class. Suitable for all ages.Water zorbing, 1pm-5pm Kelly Smilie, swing, 11am-1pmIreland String Quartet, Classical and easy, 3pm-5pmSecret Garden, 7pm Join the Lagan Valley Regional Park ranger for an evening stroll through the park. The walk focuses on some of the less well known aspects. Meet at lower car park. For details call 9049 1922.Downshire Brass Band, 7.30pm-8.30pm

Boxercise taster sessions, 1pm-5pmWith Active Community coaches.Puppet show, 2.30pmThe Swing Gals, 2.30pm-4.30pmVintage swing.Kiddies safari train, 1pm-5pmMagic show for children, 3.45pmStreet entertainment, 1pm - 5pmBallylone Concert Flute Band, 7.30pm-8.30pm

Fitness Freddy, 1pm-5pmJoin Fitness Freddy in an outdoors dance class. Suitable for all ages.

Irish dancing, 2pm-5pmPerformances by the Maura McGowan School of Irish Dancing.

Water zorbing, 1pm-5pm

Manouche swing, 2pm-4pm

Blaris accordian orchestra, 7.30pm-8.30pm

Thursday 24

Friday 25

International rose trials


During Rose Week a shuttle bus service direct to Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park will operate daily at 20 minute intervals from Stand 1 at Europa Bus Centre. Service commences at 1pm, last bus leaves Europa Bus Centre at 6.40pm. Drop off and collection point at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is in the upper car park. Return journey from the park commences at 1.20pm and operates every 20 minutes, last bus leaves park at 7pm.

Fares: Adult single fare £1.20, adult day return fare £2. Child single fare 60p, child day return fare £1.

Senior Citizens: free travel available on production of a DRD Senior Citizen Smart Pass to driver. Smart Link Passes and Metro Day Tickets are not valid. For queries on bus service during Rose Week call 9066 6630.

Car Parking is available in main car parks and Rose Week car parks at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. Where possible, cars will be permitted access close to Wilmont House for the purpose of leaving off elderly/disabled visitors; cars must then be parked in one of the main car parks.

For further information contact:

This information was correct at the time of going to print. Belfast City Council cannot be held responsible for errors, omissions or cancellations.

Saturday 26 JunkArt Workshop, Belfast City Council, Playworkers, 1pm-5pmBelfast City Council, recycling workshop, 1pm-5pmTraditional woodwork demonstration, 1pm-5pmStep back in time and immerse yourself in skills of the craftsman from Green Woodwork Ireland, producing his wares with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe.BBQ demonstration, 2pm-4pmBe adventurous this summer with BBQ ideas from Hillmount BBQ Academy, the food experts. Kiddies safari train, 1pm-5pm Street entertainment, 1pm-5pmPuppet show, 2.30pmMagic show for children, 3.45pmSummer stalls, 11am-5.30pmA selection of summer stalls in the marquee adjacent to Wilmont House.Summer rose and flower show, 2pm-5.30pm Displays of roses, sweet pea, pot plants, bonsai and cacti in marquee, beside Wilmont House.Laganvale (Metal Technology) Band, 1.30pm-2.30pmAcousticratz, 3pm-5pmAcoustic pop

Events Officer, Parks and Leisure Department, Belfast City Council Adelaide Exchange, 24-26 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8GDTel: 028 9027 0467

Sunday 27 Belfast City Council, recycling workshop, 1pm-5pmVital Nutrition Food demonstration. Join Jane McClenaghan and taste a range of her summer salads. 2pm-4.30pmWe are Vertigo 40m Zipline, 1pm-5pmTraditional woodwork demonstration, 1pm-5pm Step back in time and immerse yourself in skills of the craftsman from Green Woodwork Ireland, producing his wares with the use of the shave horse and pole lathe.Kiddies safari train, 1pm-5pmStreet entertainment, 1pm-5pmPuppet show, 2.30pmMagic show for children, 3.45pmSummer stalls, 1.30pm-5.30pmA selection of summer stalls in the marquee adjacent to Wilmont House.Summer rose and flower show, 2pm-5.30pmDisplays of roses, sweet pea, pot plants, bonsai and cacti in marquee beside Wilmont House.Drumlough Pipe Band, 2pm-3pmPeach Pop, 3pm-5pm

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/roseweek


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