To celebrate Cinema Day at our local community cinema we are showing a triple bill of local film shorts and a firm favourite from the annals of cinema.
Starting at 13.30pm we have three, ten minute shorts expressing the beauty and poetry of the Northern Ireland coast over the years.
Then at 14.00 we have two, twenty five minute black and white films from Laurel and Hardie 'Helpmates' and 'The Music Box'.
At 14.50, we will have a ten minute intermission giving you time to stock up on drinks and snacks while we show some old newsreels of Northern Ireland in the Second World War.
Finally, at 15.00 we have the main event - Casablanca. As stated on our website, this film was made at a time when it was far from clear that Nazi Germany was going to lose the war, when Great Britain stood at the crossroads of uncertainty. Many Americans preferred isolationism to entering such an uncertain war and Michael Curtiz' film was intended as a wake-up call for all those Americans who were 'asleep at the wheel'. Made on a tight budget and released with small expectations, it was one of countless propaganda films that, in this case, amazingly, turned out to have just the right ingredients by sheer happenstance.
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Everyone welcome, Portrush Film Theatre.
Fund Raising Quiz Port Hotel
This Wednesday 30th August we will be hosting a fundraising pub quiz in aid of local lad Liam McCallum.
The quiz will start at 8.30pm and we expect this to be a busy night.
The cost is £3.00 per person and a free supper is provided on the night. There will also be a raffle and special auction.
Everyone is welcome.
September Events
The Anchor Complex Portstewart
Popular band LEGACY are back at The Anchor Complex Friday 1st September and will be playing in the main bar. Meanwhile the ongoing promotion to win tickets to see STEPS and the VENGABOYS is within a couple of weeks for the big draw when the venue will be giving away "a minibus of people" to attend what is being billed as "The party of the Year", The promotion also features a weekly giveaway of a merchandise bag from Shortcross Gin which inludes a free bottle!
Rest Of September in the Anchor
Airwaves
2nd & 3rd September
East Strand Portrush
Flying displays include
RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic Team (Both Days)
RAF Typhoon Display Team (Both days)
RAF Tutor Display Team (Both Days)
Wildcat Aerobatics (Both Days)
Consolidated PBY Catalina (Both Days)
BBMF (Lancaster,Spitfire,Hurricane) (Both Days)
Autogyro (Both Days)
Team Raven (Both Days)
NoAFHS Mig-15 (Both Days)
Muscle Pitts (Richard Goodwin) (Both Days)
Gliderfx (Ian Gallacher) (Both Days)
Ireland - Irish Coastguard S-92 (Saturday or Sunday only)
Bell Huey
Hughes Loach
The STEM Village is back in a new location.
The village will now be located on a more prominent site in East Strand car park.
It brings together a range of employers and education providers, it aims to showcase career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
Air Waves Portstewart
Saturday 2nd September
This year’s event will feature a headline live band, fronted by former Eurovision winner and recently
crowned Irish Celebrity MasterChef champion, Niamh Kavanagh. The Illegals have thrilled audiences all over Ireland for the past two decades, with their vocal harmonies, outstanding musicianship and unforgettable songs.
Beginning at 7pm with MC Brian Moore with the flying display at 8pm. Also included is a fireworks display.
PROPOSED TIMINGS OF CONCERT (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT)
22.15 FINISH
21.45 - 22.15 ILLEGALS (30 MINS)
21.30 - 21.45 FIREWORKS (15 MINS)
20.30 - 21.30 ILLEGALS (60 MINS)
20.20 - 20.30 EXTRA 330SC (10 MINS)
20.10 - 20.20 THE CUB (10 MINS)
19.40 - 2010 ILLEGALS (30 MINS)
19.00 - 19.40 BRIAN MOORE (40 MINS)
Atlantic Bar Portrush
Mature Cheddar
Dance your tits off to classics from the golden era of pop music! We will be playing only the tastiest in cheese and the best loved pop classics of the 80s and 90s all night long!
If you’ve been to Mature Cheddar in Belfast then you know the drill, we’ve been running the funnest night in town for 2 years now and it’s time to bring the party to the north coast!
Doors: 9pm // Adm: £5 // The Dockers
Sat
2
Sep
2
Sep
Roll With It (Oasis Tribute)
Atlantic Lounge and Dockers presents the ultimate Oasis Tribute Band “Roll With It”
Support from Sally’s Bayonet and DJ Madferrit
The only place on the North Coast where you will get a night out playing your favourite 90’s classics and Indie Anthems.
Doors: 9pm // Adm: £7 // Dockers
Mon
4
Sep
4
Sep
Splat
Your hosts Oh’Neilly Cummins and Holly Go’Heavily are back for SPLAT!
Doors: 10pm // Adm: £5 // Lounge
Fri
8
Sep
8
Sep
The Late Twos – Gathering of the Clans Scooter Rally
The Gathering of the Clans Scooter Rally 2017 presents live music from The Late Twos plus Guest DJs.
Come join the party in the lovely seaside resort of Portrush on the beautiful north coast of Northern Ireland.
Supporting charities: Bowel Cancer UK Charity.
Supporting charities: Bowel Cancer UK Charity.
Doors: 8pm // The Dockers Live Lounge
Sat
9
Sep
9
Sep
Touts – Gathering of the Clans Scooter Rally
The Gathering of the Clans Scooter Rally 2017 presents live music from Touts (formerly Blue Jeans) plus Guest DJs over 2 floors all night.
Come join the party in the lovely seaside resort of Portrush on the beautiful north coast of Northern Ireland.
Supporting charities: Bowel Cancer UK Charity.
Supporting charities: Bowel Cancer UK Charity.
Doors: 8pm // The Dockers Live Lounge
Fri
15
Sep
15
Sep
Causeway Rebels
Join us for some of the best independent artists on the North Coast and from further afar featuring:
FVRY // Little Arcadia (DJ Set) // Mosmo Strange // WASPS // Ferals
Doors: 9.00pm // Adm: £5 // The Dockers
Sat
16
Sep
16
Sep
The Foley Hucks
The Foley Hucks are an explosion of Blues and Rock, here for a good time, and a long time.
Vocals/Guitar – Mark Sheppard
Lead Guitar – Nick Hawryliw
Bass – Bo Sheppard
Drums – Jason McKirgan
Lead Guitar – Nick Hawryliw
Bass – Bo Sheppard
Drums – Jason McKirgan
Music from: 10.30pm // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Fri
22
Sep
22
Sep
Gav C
Live solo acoustic performance special from The Rubberplants front man.
10pm-late // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat
23
Sep
23
Sep
Lonesome Highway Blues Band
Lonesome Highway Blues Band came together in late 2015 with one ambition and one ambition only, to enjoy playing the blues live! The band has many years gigging experience individually playing pubs/clubs/festivals in the UK and Ireland.
Featuring Guitar/Vocals: Pete Simpson, Drums: Rob Cardwell, Keyboard: Roger Patterson, Bass BJ Davidson.
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £FREE // Top Bar
Fri
29
Sep
29
Sep
The Ropey Brothers
Resident musicians Big John and Bo Shipwrecked (The Ropey Brothers) & guests.
Usual drinks promos available.
Music from: 10pm // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat
30
Sep
30
Sep
Raised On Rock
Raised On Rock are an audio-visual thrill ride: a real, live, accurate portrayal of the most amazing rock superstars of the 70s, 80s & 90s including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Boston, Journey, Foreigner, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and many more… A musical maelstrom of instantly recognisable classics…
Doors: 9.30pm // Adm: £10 // The Dockers
Sat
30
Sep
30
Sep
Antidote Sound System
Join The Antidote DJs for our regular selection of the finest Reggae, Dub, Funk, Soul, Breaks, Hip-Hop & DnB in the Atlantic Bar.
Big screen visuals, drinks promos etc.
Big screen visuals, drinks promos etc.
10pm-late // FREE Admission // Top Bar
Sat
7
Oct
7
Oct
Riverside Theatre
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Saturday 2nd September 2017, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 SIOBHAN MULLIN After the sell-out success of her last concert, singer and songwriter Siobhan Mullin returns to the Riverside Theatre for another night of wonderful music. Siobhan is delighted to welcome Eric Boyd as Musical director with special guests Anne Campbell (piano) Heather Montgomery (Violin) and Jill Mullan (Cello). With a programme designed to pull at the heart strings as much as present the heights of artistic talent, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the fabulous rendition of many instantly recognisable and well-loved melodies. The proceeds from this concert will go to Christian Aid Refugee Campaign. Tickets: £12.50
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VarietySaturday 23rd September 2017, 8pm, Tickets: £19.50 MICHAEL HENRY - PSYCHIC MEDIUM Michael Henry is the Seventh Son, an amazing Psychic Medium who demonstrates his powers to connect with those who have ‘crossed over’. His gift has taken him all over the world, with a string of international appearances Michael is one of Europe's Top psychics. Now you have a chance to witness his amazing abilities in this intimate performance. From the stage he will pick up energies and connect with loved ones from the other side in this interesting and thought provoking event.
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Variety Thursday 28th September 2017 at 8pm, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FORBIDDEN NIGHTS
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Comedy Friday 29th September 2017, 8pm, Tickets: £20.00 HOW'S YOUR FATHER?
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Music Saturday 30th September 2017, 8pm, Tickets: £18.00 THE ILLEGALS & NIAMH KAVANAGH
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SAVE THE CHIDREN CHARITY ANNOUNCE SPECIAL EVENT
28th September @ The Crannagh
The local branch of Save The Children have announced a unique event to be held at The Crannagh Licensed Restaurant on Thursday 28th September and tickets are now on sale. Aptly entitled “Ready Steady Cook the host for the night will be the lovely Sarah Travers and will feature proprietor of the Crannagh and top chef Barry Dallat attempting to teach local personalities Denis McNeill and Brian Moore to cook - and neither of them cook! The audience will be invited to judge the finished “dishes” and every penny raised goes to the Save The Children charity.
DENIS McNEILL - Q RADIO
I admit to being useless in the kitchen although I do try the odd poached egg and if I make a mistake the next door neighbour’s dog gets it. And come to think of it he does seem to be putting on a lot of weight. I suppose my speciality would be Tomato and Basil Soup and sometimes I even put tomatoes in it.
BRIAN MOORE - NORTH COAST ENTERTAINER
My wife is a wonderful cook so I’m entirely spoilt and indeed, who would want burnt salad anyway. That said, I’m determined to give Denis a run for his money as I don’t rate his skills much after I watched the incompetent way he stirs his tea.
The local committee members who met with Denis and Brian this week couldn’t be more delighted and reckon it’s going to be one of the best events they ever organised. Joy Kearney, Yvonne Orr and Joan McCallum all agreed “After this we think our families will look on our culinary skills with much more respect”.
Tickets for the event which include a light supper courtesy of The Crannagh are priced at £10 and are available from committee members, The Crannagh and the Save The Children Shop in New Row in Coleraine. Further details will follow.
"Portballintrae Community Development Group"
This Group was founded at the start of 2017.“We are fortunate to live in the beautiful coastal village of Portballintrae and feel passionate about maintaining and improving the infrastructure of Portballintrae and surrounding area for the well-being of the community, young and old, able and not so able, and everyone in between.”
We have already had two very successful Events - July and August - a Family Fun Day in aid of Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital where we raised over £1,200 and a "Bat Walk" with the Biodiversity Officer of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
This tour was sold out and pronounced a brilliant event by all who attended.
Our next large Event will be a
'Natural World Day’
GALAXIES TO GIRONA GOLD.
Saturday 30th September 2017
Portballintrae Village Hall
11am - 4pm - Light Lunch included
Admission £7.50 for Adults and £3.50 per Child
Tickets purchased through email button on Facebook or Contact: Lorna on 07486 290430 or you can email: sec.portballintrae.community@gmail.com
Come and hear the latest thinking on a wide range of issues affecting Life on Earth.
Experts will speak on The Cosmos, our Planet, the Oceans, Biodiversity, Archaeology, Wildlife, Butterfly Conservation, Geology.
Speakers in attendance will be from:
Irish Astronomical Association,
Marine Archaeologist - North Coast Girona Dive,
Biodiversity Officer from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
Irish Whales and Dolphin Group along with Ulster Wildlife Living Seas,
Archaeologist - 'The Savage Dig' Community Project, at Ballylough,
Geologist,
Meteorologist,
Butterfly Conservation,
They will be bringing along stands etc and giving illustrated talks - each one lasting 30 minutes. Apart from the wide range of subjects covered for those interested in such matters it’s also suggested that this is an ideal event for those considering a career in any such related subjects.
