In Gala Week 2005, BBC Blast followed the Sonic DJ Academy as they trained a few locals in the art of DJ’ing – you can see how they got on this Tuesday morning on BBC2 Northern Ireland at 10:30am, or, have a look at the Blast Website.
THE dates for the diary : 14-21st July. Hope to see you there !
well, it’s here, the year of the 40th Gala. May we wish all readers of the blog and visitors to the website, a Happy New Year and a great 2007.
As the great Noddy Holder once sang….”So here it is…..”
Well, we had it all this week in the Town, freezing fog and, well, just plain freezing. Who knows, maybe we’ll even get some snow. If you’re reading this from a far, then our -4c, which is was last night, probably isn’t that cold, but it was to us !!! As the lights twinkle around the town and the kids are on their best behaviour (in theory, anyway) may I wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Do keep an eye on the Blog as while the Editor enjoys some festive spirit, who knows what prizes he may give away…..
Ok, not a Gala Event but worth a mention. The annual Portaferry Bazaar is on today. Loads of good prizes and always good fun. It’s in St Patrick’s Community Centre and runs from 3pm until, well, all the prizes are won I guess !
Well, if ever there was a chill winter wind in the air, it was this evening in the square. After a very busy afternoon of handing out presents, Santa’s little helpers and a crowd from the town gathered in the square with Ards Mayor Angus Carson, Clrs Joe Boyle & Kieran McCarthy, as Mrs J Carson (the power behind the throne !!) threw the switch and lit up the town square while the local Methodist Church Choir sang Christmas Carols. Oh and of course we all looked towards the sky for a glimpse of the retreating sleigh. Click here for pictures.
Don’t forget to call at the country market next Saturday, the 9th, for your Santa Pictures.
Saturday December the 2nd is the latest “date for the diary”. It’s the annual switching on of the Christmas Lights and Carol Singing in the Square. Of course there’ll also be a special visitor in the Market House that day too. (A visit to Santa cost £3 and a photo as well, is £2.) Come along from 1.30 pm, have fun with the Elves and Rudolph and we’ll make sure you get in the festive mood !
A great big “thank you” to everyone who attended the lantern making sessions and the Parade and Peek and Boo show tonight. Well done to the fancy dress winners and see you all at Christmas for the switching on of the lights.
Yup, as the nights draw in it’s almost time for the annual Portaferry Halloween fun night. Following the very well attended Lantern Parade last year, children will be invited to come along and make their own for this years Parade. Details are on the home page of the site. As for the night itself dig out your darkest, scariest outfit and try and out do Anthony. Go on, there must be someone out there brave enough……
