Foyle Days 09

 

 

Get Active Zone

Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June

12 pm – 4 pm Taster sessions with: City of Derry Sub Aqua Diving Club*

Experience SCUBA diving in the portable pool with diving equipment located in the Council Offices car park.  Session – 12 pm, 12.45 pm, 1.30 pm,

2.15 pm & 3 pm (For age 14 +)

Foyle Paddlers*

Foyle PaddlersCome and try supervised canoeing with Foyle Paddlers. Sessions - 12.30 pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3pm. (For 8 Years +)

Watch the Junior Foyle Paddlers club demonstrate canoe slalom at the Pontoon at 2pm

Just Kayak Eco Tours*  

Canoeing Step on board a Bell Boat at the Pontoon and take an Eco-based tour of the River Foyle, exploring the riverbanks and creeks of the tidal Foyle. (Tours at 12.15pm. 1.15pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm 

* Advance booking for taster session at the information desk is essential.  Come early to avoid disappointment.

12pm - 4pm  Foyle Punt Display

Look out for the display of the traditional punt boat by the Foyle Punt Association. 

(Saturday 13th June only)

1pm Lough Foyle Yacht Club “Dingy Race”

Cheer on the local club as they race around the Foyle.

(Saturday 13th June only)

3 pm Derry – Greencastle Open Yacht Race

Yacht Race Race will leave from the Pontoon and make it’s way to Moville.

 (Saturday 13th June only)

 

12 pm – 4 pm “Slow Bike Race”

To mark the first day of Bike Week why not take part in the “Slow Bike Race”  for your chance to win up to £250 of vouchers.  Event organised by Bike Dock and Sustrans

(Saturday 13th June only)

10am  – 12.30pm Fresh Air Miles

Fresh Air Miles sponsored cycle in aid of Sustrans from 10-12.30 at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.  Ride and registration details on www.freshairmiles.org.uk or by contacting Ross or Wendy on 7136 5151.

(Saturday 13th June Only)

Activities and Exhibitions

Activities and Exhibitions

Release your energy and get active this summer with activity for all ages. With exhibitions from the local Derry City Council’s Bio Diversity Team, Lough’s Agency and local maritime, cycling and walking clubs.