2026

MARCH

Women in the First World War

A presentation by Dr. Carol Walker MBE

"Wonderful speaker and very interesting learning about the women's role throughout the war"

A special thanks to Dr. Walker for her permission to reproduce this photo of nurses in the Great War.

FEBRUARY

NI Science Festival

A guided walk in the grounds of Mount Stewart.

"Such an interesting, informative and enjoyable afternoon out."

JANUARY 

Out To Lunch at The Black Box

Nl Opera presents Cabaret for Lunch

"Thanks for a lovely lunch interlude.  Very uplifting."

2025

DECEMBER

Christmas at the Castle

Tour of the Castle

"Fantastic tour, and our guide was exceptional."

Victorian Inspired Christmas Cards Workshop

"It was most enjoyable in so many ways .... 

the actual activity itself, those leading it, the camaraderie of all of us."

Snowman and Snowdogs Trail

"Magical, and the weather was perfect".

NOVEMBER

Visit to Belfast City Hall

"It was lovely to have morning coffee with the Lord Mayor in her parlour, and so interesting to listen to her explaining the symbols on her Chain of Office."

OCTOBER

Autumn Wreath Workshop 

"That's lovely.  I'll be delighted if mine is half as gorgeous."

SEPTEMBER

Falconry Experience

"It was a truly great experience"

A special thanks to Jeremy for his permission to reproduce this wonderful photo of Kane the Harris Hawk.  ( Copyrighted)