Summer Activities

Visit to the Guildhall

Monday 8th – 12th June 2011
Guildhall, Derry

Is your group interested in building in a citizenship activity into its Summer Scheme?

This activity is especially designed for youth and schools (and can be adapted for adults).
Meet a councilor, do a mock debate, see the building etc.
Admission: Free
Groups: Age groups 11-21 works best. Minimum group size 15. Maximum 50
Duration: Activity lasts 2-3 hours

Refreshments can be provided but groups are responsible for their own transport to and from the Guildhall.

For further information contact Carol Stewart carol.stewart@derrycity.gov.uk Tel: 02871 345160

Tower Museum

11 July- 30 Sept

Megaliths of Northern Ireland
Do you confuse your portal tombs with your court tombs? Ever wonder what the meaning of the standing stone that farmer’s field is? Then visit this touring exhibition which explains the history of the standing stones which dot the Ulster countryside.

Why not join us to try building a megalith ,interactive fun for all ages
Admission to this temporary exhibition is free
For further information telephone: 028 7137 2411


Irish Walled Towns Day at the Tower Museum on 21 August
A fun-filled day around the City’s historic walls with activities in the Tower Museum –details to follow on the web site www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums


Tower Museum opening times:
June – August
Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5pm and Sundays 12-4 pm
September
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 -4 pm

Foyle Valley Railway Museum

This museum is dedicated to telling the rich railway history of the city and surrounding area.  At the heart of the exhibition is a recreated railway station platform and within the displays visitors can find out about the various railway companies which once operated out of the city.

Take time this summer to visit the Foyle Valley Railway Museum and recapture the bygone days of rail travel, fun for all the family.
July – September
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Admission: Free

Environmental Events

Butterfly Survey Training on Friday 24th June at Creggan Country Park & Bay Rd Park, from 10:00 to 16:00. This is a free event, funded by the Big Lottery & Derry City Council.  For further information email christine.doherty@derrycity.gov.uk

Wildflower Meadow Survey Training in July / August at Bay Rd Park, from 10:00 to 16:00. This is a free event, funded by the Big Lottery & Derry City Council.
For further information email christine.doherty@derrycity.gov.uk

Cultural Events

A Celebration of Colmcille at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
The Colmcille Summer School returns for its eleventh year at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin with a packed programme of music, discussion, Irish language and film.

The week-long celebration takes place from Wednesday 8th June until Sunday 12th June and explores the legacy of Colmcille in a modern context – a legacy that touches on many aspects of history, culture and identity. 

For more information on any of the events call 02871264132 or visit www.culturlann-doire.ie