ROE VALLEY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTREEvents GuideApril-June 2017

Welcome to our April-August 2017 Events Guide!

An award-winning arts and conference facility situated at the heart of Limavady town, we provide a wonderful arts and heritage events programme throughout the year, including theatre, music, visual arts, crafts, local histories, talks, film, creative learning and outreach activities for all.

Our FacilitiesOur spaces include: the Keady, Broighter and Ritter Galleries; the 221 seater Danny Boy Auditorium; the O’Hampsey Dance Studio; the Ross-McCurry and Keenaught Suite boardrooms; the Benbradagh and Binevenagh arts and crafts workshop rooms; Drumceatt Square, an external performance space and community square. Our venue also features a Visitor Information Centre for the Limavady area, gift shop and family zone with a children’s reading area. We are also home to Limavady Museum where visitors can explore the history of Limavady town and surrounding area through a series of temporary exhibitions. An appointment can be made with Museum Services to explore other parts of the accredited collection.

Use our spaces All of the above spaces are available for hire for a wide range of events. From a small meeting to performances in the auditorium to a large conference with multiple break out spaces, we accommodate external bookings from community/voluntary, statutory organisations and private hire throughout the year. All our tea/coffee is Fairtrade and we have free Wi-Fi. If you are interested in booking a room, just give us a call on Tel: 028 7776 0650.

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Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre / Ionad Ealaíon agus Cultúir Ghleann na Ró24 Main StreetLimavadyCounty LondonderryBT49 0FJTelephone: 028 7776 0650Fax: 028 7776 0659Email: information@rvacc.co.ukwww.roevalleyarts.com

An award-winning arts and conference facility situated at the heart of Limavady town, we provide a wonderful arts and heritage events programme throughout the year, including theatre, music, visual arts, crafts, local histories, talks, film, creative learning and outreach activities for all. about us

Box Office 028 7776 0650 www.roevalleyarts.com

Cover Image: Louise Bourgeois. THE ANGRY CAT, 1999. Drypoint on paper. 38.1 x 43.2 cmPhoto: Christopher Burke, © The Easton Foundation/VAGA, New York/DACS, London 2015

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exhibitions Half Light 31 March -13 May 5

Early Times: Metals, Wealth and War 1-15 April 6

Readings in Passage: 28 April – 24 June 6Mountain Reflections

Autobiographical Series and 11 Drypoints 20 May – 21 June 7

eventsEaster Street Theatre: Dr. Nick 15 April 8

Saying Yes to Yes: Kevin McAleer 29 April 8

A Night in Nashville 13 May 9Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling, and Michael Logen

Treasure Island 19 May 10

Crazy 2 June 10

Kaz Hawkins Band 7 & 8 June 10

Lore with Niamh McGlinchey 24 June 11

Ta Ra Limavady 30 June 11

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community arts & outreach activities 16-18

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Ellie Davies31 March – 13 MayAdmission Free

We are delighted to host Ellie Davies’ first solo exhibition in Northern Ireland/Ireland. Based in Southern England, Ellie has been working in UK forests since 2007, making award-winning photography which explores the complex interrelationship between the landscape and the individual. The forest represents the confluence of nature and culture, of natural landscape and human activity. They are potent symbols in folklore, fairy tale and myth, places of enchantment and magic as well as danger and mystery and have also come to be associated with psychological states relating to the unconscious.

Against this cultural backdrop, Ellie’s work explores the fabricated nature of landscape by making a variety of temporary and non-invasive interventions in the forest. She makes and builds using found materials, creates pools of light on the forest floor, uses craft materials such as paint and wool and has also introduced starscapes taken by the Hubble telescope.

Ellie is represented by Susan Spiritus Gallery in Newport Beach, California, A.Galerie in Paris, Sophie Maree Gallery in The Netherlands, Brucie Collections in Kiev, Art Gemini in Singapore and Crane Kalman Brighton Gallery in the UK.

*For families, worksheets and drawing materials will be available in galleries

*Please see our Creative Courses section on Pages 12-15 or associated workshops and courses for both children and adults.

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1 – 15 AprilAdmission Free

Gold, jewellery, fine cloths, personal protection, battles for land, destruction of the forests, industrialisation… all may sound familiar in today’s headlines. However, our fascination with material possessions and the power struggles that result began, according to archaeologists, with the Bronze Age. Bronze Age communities have left us with not only their stone monuments but fascinating hordes of weapons, grave goods and tools. This exhibition by Council’s Museum Service explores the Bronze Age in the Causeway Region and displays many of the great archaeologist discoveries from this region.

Early Times: Metals, Wealth and War

Readings in Passage: Mountain Reflections

C.A.A.K.E 28 April – 24 June, Admission Free

The group C.A.A.K.E (Collaborative Art & Kinetic Environments) includes artists and performers Gail Mahon, Rachel Gomme, Tara J Murphy, Sandra Robinson, Brònagh Corr-McNicholl and Bridget Madden. In 2016, the group undertook creative work in the Sperrin Mountains and this resulting exhibition represents the memories, mark making and performance created in such an elemental and unique environment. Combining film, sound, large-scale prints and objects, the exhibition explores how our own physical selves record and experience movement, materials and time in connecting with our native natural places.

*Gallery Tour: There will be an artist tour by Gail Mahon to talk about the project on Saturday 29 April and 27 May at 12noon. This tour is free but please pre-book by calling us on Tel: 028 7776 0650.

*Please see our Creative Courses section on pages 12-15 for associated workshops and courses for both children and adults

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Autobiographical Series and 11 Drypoints

Louise Bourgeois A Hayward Touring exhibition from Southbank Centre20 May – 21 June, Admission Free

Since she was honoured with a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1982, Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) has been widely acclaimed as one of the most original artists of the late twentieth century and has exhibited at museums throughout the world, including at Tate Modern in 2007.

Best known for her powerful emotionally charged sculptures - enclosed ‘cell’ or cage-like installations and fabric figures – she was also a prolific printmaker and draughtswoman. Bourgeois taught printmaking at the School of Visual Arts, New York and said of it ‘the whole history of the creative process is there’.

Most of the French-American artist’s work dealt with strongly autobiographical themes, invoking her childhood emotions of loneliness, desire, anxiety and jealousy. Autobiographical Series (1994) consists of 14 etchings illustrating some of her deepest thoughts and memories whilst the 11 Drypoints (all from 1999) bring her obsessions into more vivid focus. Recurrent themes, such as a woman giving birth, a cat, ladders, long hair, feet, clocks, scissors, bathtubs and a pregnant mosquito all contain references to her emotional biography.

After many years of focusing primarily on sculpture, Bourgeois turned back to printmaking in the 1980s and continued to produce prints until her death in 2010. The two collections of works in this exhibition were made when she was in her eighties, after installing a small press in her own home. *Free Talk - Louise Bourgeois: Her Life and Work. Curator and art historian Marianne O’Kane-Boal provides a talk on Thursday 8 June, 2-3pm. Suitable for students and art enthusiasts. Free but please book your place in advance.*For school visits, an education pack is available. *For families, worksheets and drawing materials will be available in galleries*Please see our Creative Courses section on pages 12-15 for an exciting range of accompanying workshops for children and adults, including printmaking by the Derry Print Workshop.

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Louise Bourgeois. MOSQUITO, 1999. Drypoint on paper.43.2 x 38.1 cmPhoto: Christopher Burke, © The Easton Foundation/VAGA, New York/DACS, London 2015

Louise Bourgeois. THE ANGRY CAT, 1999. Drypoint on paper. 38.1 x 43.2 cmPhoto: Christopher Burke, © The Easton Foundation/VAGA, New York/DACS, London 2015

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Saying Yes to Yes

Kevin McAleerSaturday 29 April, 8pm Tickets £15 full / £13 concession

The most naturally funny person alive - Stewart Lee

Join spiritual guru Kevin McAleer for a mind-splitting evening of living fully in the moment, with meditation, mindfulness, deep breathing, tree visualization, bananarama yoga, straw bale therapy, psychic flower arranging, firewalking with dolphins and ego massage. McAleer is recognized worldwide and beyond as Tyrone’s leading Zen Buddhist saint, having trained for thirty three years under the legendary Deepjoy Chakra in Peru, before founding the Institute of Light™ in Strabane in 1972. He will be signing copies of his thirty nine classic self-help books, including the bestselling ‘Idiot’s Guide to Low Self Esteem’, which has been translated into more than 94,000 languages worldwide. The show may contain extreme laughter.

Easter Street Theatre: Dr. Nick

Saturday 15 April, Shows at 1pm & 2pm Admission Free

Come along to our Drumceatt Square for some serious high jinks with Dr Nick! Dr Nick’s street show is a brilliant mix of high energy unicycling, tantalisingly dangerous fire-juggling, awe-inspiring plate spinning, and masses of audience participation – all stuck together with Dr Nick’s own brand of comedy glue.

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A Night in Nashville

Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling, and Michael LogenSaturday 13 May, 8pm Tickets £15 full / £13 concession(this is a cabaret style BYO event)

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Americana/folk artist Michael Logen’s songs have featured on TV shows like “Nashville”, “One Tree Hill” and “Suits”. He tours throughout Europe and North America and has been invited to open for such artists as John Legend, John Hiatt, Mat Kearney and Jonny Lang. A prolific songwriter, his songs have also been recorded by many other artists including Kelly Clarkson, Jonny Lang and others.

Three superb singer/songwriters from Nashville, Tennessee, Jenn Bostic, Sarah Darling, and Michael Logen perform original songs in the round, as well as sharing the stories behind them. From Americana to Country, Blues to Soul, this intimate evening will be a night you don’t want to miss!

A soulful Blues/Gospel artist, Jenn Bostic’s emotive songwriting and powerful vocals have been touching hearts around the world. Her hit single ‘Jealous of the Angels’, was championed by both Smooth Radio and BBC Radio 2, with a performance on BBC Breakfast.

Sarah Darling calls her sound Dream Country. Over her career, Darling has released several albums with 1/2 a million downloads worldwide. Her biggest hit, ‘Home to Me’ led to performances on Conan O’Brien, Fox & friends, and opening for artists like Carrie Underwood and Kacey Musgraves.

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Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival present Kaz Hawkins Band

Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 June, 8pmTickets available online only at www.dannyboyjazzandblues.com

Last year, the Kaz Hawkins Band raised the roof with an almighty concert as part of the Danny Boy Jazz & Blues Festival 2016. Brace yourselves, as Kaz and her band are returning for another two nights in our Danny Boy Auditorium! Multi-award winning and unique with ‘knock your socks off’ vocals from an equally delicious firework of a character, Kaz is unmistakable with a stage presence which has guaranteed her stellar rise to success. The band’s ‘Feelin’ Good’ album won the IBBA (International Blues Broadcasters Association) Album of the Year 2016 and with a recent USA solo promotional tour under their belt, they also recently represented the UK in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee and the European Blues Challenge in Denmark. Kaz will also be taking on a piano & voice tour when the band is off the road in

GLB Productions present CrazyFriday 2 June, 8pmTickets £14 full, £12 concession The smash hit musical comedy by Brenda Murphy. Directed by Martin LynchAudiences loved it….and there’s nothing crazy about that. – Belfast Telegraph“I go out walking after midnight out in the moonlight, just like we used to do……”When young nurse, Ruby returns from Gambia after another disastrous relationship, she wonders what she’s going to do about her sorry life. Step forward goods friends, Eddie and Gary with a cunning plan to get Ruby the man of her dreams. But what has this

got to do with Garth Brooks and internet dating? In desperation, Ruby turns to her hero, Patsy Cline for answers and is shocked by what she discovers! If you love the songs of Garth Brooks and Patsy Cline, another great comedy night out is guaranteed from the producers of Dancing Shoes – The George Best Story and 50 Shades of Red, White and Blue.

Riverbank Productions present Treasure Island

Friday 19 May, 11am & 7pmTickets £4

Welcome to Treasure Island, a place full of wonder, excitement and mystery! Riverbank Productions proudly presents its musical version of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic novel. With pirates, hidden treasure, swashbuckling action treasure maps and mutiny on the high

July and will be collaborating with Sam York who has worked with Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran and more on a personal release in 2017.

seas. Meet the crew of the Hispaniola as they sail the seven seas in search for the lost plunder and young cabin boy Jim Hawkins as he is swept away on the adventure of a lifetime. With brand new songs, puppets, humour, drama and action this charming version of Treasure Island will have children aged 4-10 years laughing, cheering, singing and holding their breath all the way to the exciting ending.

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Live Music Now present

Ta Ra Limavady – A celebration of local songs

Saturday 24 June, 8pmTickets £12 full / £10 concession (this is a cabaret style BYO event)

Lore return after their fantastic, successful debut performance here last year. The band have spent their time penning new songs for their upcoming album whilst supporting some of Ireland’s finest artists along the way, including Mary Black, Cara Dillon and The 4 of Us. This will be a night of beautiful songs, delivered by two outstanding vocalists.

Niamh is a folk/country singer-songwriter from Co. Derry. Niamh’s career began when she won an All-Ireland title for her rendition of “Raglan Road” back in 2008. She then went on to represent the North in RTE’s “All Ireland Talent Show”. She has spent the past three years touring across Ireland and the UK as a support act for Nathan Carter. To date Niamh has released three albums comprised of an eclectic mix of covers and original songs to suit all musical tastes.

Lore with Niamh McGlinchey

Friday 30 June, 11amFree admission In my contact with the old…I had the rare privilege of sharing their folk lore and their old songs. - Sam Henry, ‘Songs of the People’

This informal performance will bring to life some of the songs captured by Sam Henry, the renowned song collector from Coleraine. As part of a unique project run by Live Music Now and funded through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Arts & Older People Programme, the performance will feature local people from Thackeray Place Care Home and Thackeray Day Centre. They have been working with singer Laura McFall and pianist Kristine Donnan (Voice & Verse), for the last five months.

Each week the musicians have explored some of Sam Henry’s songs, including the little known ‘Ta Ra Limavady’ and the well-known ‘I’ll tell me ma’, and the Thackeray residents have shared their own songs and stories. This event brings the groups and musicians together for a bit of a sing-along, a bit of a performance, a cup of tea and a lot of fun. ‘Danny Boy’ is sure to make an appearance too! If you love old songs and great music, come along to join in.

For more information contact alice.lewis@livemusicnow.org.uk

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Meditative Movement

Saturday 29 April, 10am-12.30pmCost: £6

If you like slow, meditative movement, then this workshop is for you! No dance experience at all is necessary for this inspiring workshop led by professional performer and dancer Rachel Gomme as part of C.A.A.K.E’s exhibition participation programme. Rachel will guide you through a process combining slow movement, breathing and work with materials including basic shaping of clay and textiles to explore your body in relation to physical space. All materials provided. Please wear loose and comfortable clothing.

Adult Courses

Painting for Pleasure

Friday 28 April for 10 weeks, 1.30-3.30pmCost: £54 full, £50 concession

Relax and enjoy painting with like-minded people in this informal course tutored by Louie Winward. Participants can choose whichever medium and materials they are most happy with and with gentle support and encouragement from Louie and the group, will learn different techniques and experiment with various subject matter. Table and free-standing easels are available, however please bring your own materials.

Intaglio Print with Derry Print Workshop

Thursdays 25 May & 1 June, 2-4.30pmCost: £20 full, £16 concession

Artists from Derry Print Studio will provide a printmaking demonstration/talk before participants produce and print your own simple intaglio drypoint print, using the fabulous Louise Bourgeois exhibition as inspiration. This two-part workshop is suitable for anyone over 14 years of age due to tools and materials used, so school/student groups as well as individuals are welcome to join in the fun!

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Connecting Creatively

Thursday 25 May for 4 weeks, 7-9pmCost: £40 full, £36 concession

I found that I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way, things I had no words for – Georgia O’Keefe Have you always wanted to be creative with visual arts but don’t know where to start? Would you like to be able to use painting, drawing and making to switch off your busy mind and just have fun? Successfully introduced in February, this specially designed course by artist Linda Lewis nurtures individual creativity and self-expression in a small, supportive and friendly group. This time, the course will specifically reference the amazing work of world-renowned artist Louise Bourgeois whose current exhibition of prints reveals how emotion, thoughts and feelings can be the catalyst for creating art. All materials provided.

Cyanotype Print Workshop

Saturday 27 May, 10.30am-1pmCost: £8

As part of C.A.A.K.E’s exhibition programme, visual artist Bronagh Corr McNicholl will take participants through a photographic printing process that produces cyan-blue prints. The quality of each cyanotype print is like recalling a forgotten memory as the process explores image-making using light exposure, objects and specific mark-making processes to create beautiful blueprint images. All materials provided.

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Painting Pathways Out of Landscapes

Saturday 27 May, 2-4.30pmCost: £8

As part of C.A.A.K.E’ s exhibition programme, painter and sculptor Sandra Robinson leads this colourful painting workshop where you will learn to build up vibrant coloured layers from landscapes inspired by the Sperrin Mountains. Experiment with mountainous lines and distant horizons in a more free and expressive way inspired by imagery taken by the C.A.A.K.E artists of Crockback Mountain during their creative work last year. All materials provided.

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Dramabugs

Thursday 13 April for 6 weeks, 4.30-5.15pmCost: £30

Our fantastic six-week course in movement, speech and drama to help little ones aged 3-6 years returns for another inspirational run!

Children & Young People’s Courses

Family Friendly: Parent & Child Photography

Saturday 8 & 15 April, 10.30am-12.30pmCost: £10

Join photographer Rachel Cassidy for a fabulous two-part photography course taking you out and about in the beautiful Limavady area. First looking at the work of artist Ellie Davies on display in our galleries, you’ll explore scenic locations including Roe Valley Country Park and Benone Beach with the group. Learning how to take the best photographs using your digital cameras, we’ll display the resulting artwork online and in our community gallery for the duration of Ellie’s exhibition. *Please note, please wear suitable clothing and bring your own cameras. This course is weather dependent.

Mindshift: The Confident Writer with Jane Talbot

Saturday 3 June, 10.30am – 4.30pmCost: €28*/£25 (Bookings must be made through the Irish Writers Centre via www.writerscentre.ie or Tel: 00353 (0)1 872 1302)

If you’ re one of the many writers who doesn’t feel completely confident and relaxed when doing readings, talks and interviews then this workshop is for you. Over the course of a day, you will learn the tools and techniques for handling unwanted emotions (such as anxiety) and associated behaviours (such as speaking too quickly or too quietly). You will also learn how to generate resourceful states (such as confidence) which lead to engaging performances and interactions. And, finally, you will learn how to create a dynamic rapport with your audience. Participants will be expected to bring some of their work along to read aloud in class. Jane Talbot is a writer, storyteller and trainer of both Neuro-Linguistic Programming [NLP] and hypnosis. She has delivered workshops in the UK, Ireland, UAE, Kuwait and Israel.

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Wonder of Nature Art Club

Saturday 22 April for 4 weeks, 2-4pmCost: £20

Inspired by artist Ellie Davies’ magical photographs of forests and woodland, young people aged 8-14 years will explore enchanted forests and fascinating nature through sculpture, painting and drawing with artist Linda Lewis.

Mini-Masterpiece Workshops

Mini-Masterpiece Printmaking: Saturday 3 & 10 June, 2-4.30pmMini-Masterpiece Sculpture: Saturday 17 & 24 June , 2-4.30pmCost: £10 per two-part workshop

Complementing our amazing exhibition of Louise Bourgeois prints, budding artists aged 8-14 years will have great fun learning about printmaking and sculpture, experimenting with drawing, imagery and making with lots of exciting materials, letting their imaginations run wild!

Family Friendly: Funky Junk Jewellery

Saturday 29 April, 11.30am-1.30pmCost: £6

As part of C.A.A.K.E’s exhibition programme, jewellery artist Tara J Murphy will get you outdoors for an energetic workshop to collect found materials to inspire creative jewellery making back in the art room. Participants will take a short journey on foot to collect both natural and man-made found objects along their journey. Found materials, such as plastic, twigs and metal will be used to construct objects that can be worn as wearable objects or min-brooch sculptures, encouraging ways of rethinking and recycling junk materials.

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Saturday 22 April for 4 weeks, 2-4pmCost: £20

Our regular art club for children aged 5-7 years promises lots of creativity, imagination and general all-round colourful fun, turning your kids into artists in the making!

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Adult Course: Flower-arranging Workshops for Beginners

Easter Nest arrangement: Saturday 8 April, 10.30am – 12.30pmTea Cup Arrangements: Saturday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pmA Modern Hand-Tied arrangement: Saturday 17 June, 10.30am – 12.30pmCost: £5 per session

Enjoy a relaxing and creative morning in a guided workshop to create an Easter Nest arrangement in week 1; tea-cup arrangements in week 2; a modern hand-tied arrangement to go into a vase in week 3 with tutor Heather Colvin. Participants are asked to bring their own materials and a full list of these will be given on enrolment. Maximum 15 places.

Creative Courses at Ballymoney Town Hall

To book or for further information, contact 028 2766 0230

Adult Course: Silver Jewellery Workshops

Linked Bracelet: Saturday 1 April, 10am - 4pmCost: £35 full, £30 concession (1 day workshop)Necklace or Earrings: Saturday 27 May, 10am - 4pmCost: £35 full, £30 concession (1 day workshop)

Get creative at these popular workshops with jeweller Diane Lyness. Each participant will learn jewellery techniques including soldering, shaping, piercing, texturing and polishing. Everyone will make a finished piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience necessary. All materials are provided and included in the cost. All you need to bring is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm! Tea and coffee are provided but please bring your own packed lunch. Maximum 10 places.

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Children’s Art Workshops

Mad Hatter: Saturday 1 April, 10.30am – 12.30pmIce-cream Sundae Candle: Saturday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Cost: £5 per workshop

Get ready for Easter and create your very own over-the-top ‘hatty’ display in the Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Workshop on 1 April! Use your imagination to create a delicious Wayne Thiebaud inspired ice-cream sundae candle, using mouldable wax to create sweetie toppings and whipping your own candle cream-topping on 20 May. Led by inspirational tutor Elaine Harkness. All materials are included in the cost. Maximum 12 places.

Creative Courses at Sheskburn House, Ballycastle

To book or for further information, contact 028 2076 2225

Adult Course: Ballycastle Writers’ Group

Beginning Thursday 4 May for 6 weeks, 7.30 – 9.30pmFree admissionSheskburn House, Ballycastle

A last chance to avail of these popular workshops in the final set of these creative writing sessions with inspiring and experienced tutor Bernie McGill. Bernie is an acclaimed short story writer and novelist whose recent work was included in a new anthology of short stories ‘The Glass Shore’. Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, reviewing her first novel ‘The Butterfly Cabinet’ in The Guardian newspaper said, “McGill has the ability to enter into the brain and heart of her characters and so to make us sympathise with people who commit acts we abhor.” Newcomers, beginners and experienced writers all welcome. Maximum 12 places. Further information and to book a place please email Ballycastle Writers’ group at: kaslass@yahoo.co.uk.

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Children’s Easter Decorations Drop-in Art Workshop

Saturday 1 April, 10.30am-12.30pmAdmission free

A special inter-generational opportunity for children aged 3+ to come along with their family or carers to make and decorate a special plaster Easter egg to display in the home. With tutor Jackie Dougan. This is a drop-in session so please come anytime between the times above and please note that all children should be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Children’s Summer Decorations Drop-in Art Workshop

Saturday 13 May, 10.30am-12.30pmAdmission free

A special inter-generational opportunity for children aged 3+ years to come along with their family or carers and make summer-themed decorations together. With tutor Jackie Dougan. This is a drop-in session so please come anytime between the times above and please note that all children should be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Creative Projects

Mosaic project for people aged 55+

Starting AprilAdmission free

Between April and December there will be a series of daytime mosaic workshops open to those who are over 55 and who would like to learn a new skill. This is part of the Council’s commitment to offering arts projects to groups and individuals who do not normally have access to arts workshops.

This project is funded by the Council and by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Arts and Older People programme. If you or your group would like to take part please telephone Elaine Gaston, Cultural Services Development Officer for further information on 028 2076 2225.

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Circus Skills Aurora Project with Streetwise Circus

Every Wednesdays throughout April to JuneAdmission free

Daytime workshops in Circus Skills with Streetwise Community Circus. Open to adults who would like to learn a new skill. Participants who do not normally have access to arts workshops and who would like to try something new are particularly welcome. Since 2015 the outreach groups have included sessions in Ballycastle, Cushendall, Ballymoney and Limavady.

This is part of a very exciting partnership between Streetwise Circus and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council who will deliver the Aurora Project over a 3 year period. The pilot project took place in 2015. CCGBC is one of only 3 Councils across the region who are taking part. The project is funded by ‘Spirit of 2012’ whose vision is ‘People empowered to get out, be involved and feel better’.

This projects aims to offer the chance for people from marginalised groups including older people, people living with disabilities or mental health problems, the opportunity to learn new skills meet new people and above all, have fun. All welcome but places must be booked in advance. For further information please telephone Elaine Gaston, Cultural Services Development Officer on 028 2076 2225.

Drop-in Arts Clinic

Big Telly Creative Shop in Ground Café, Tuesday 4 April, Bushmills, 11am-12.30pmBallymoney Town Hall reception, Tuesday 9 May, 2pm – 3.30pmFlowerfield Arts Centre, foyer, Monday 22 May, 11am-12.30pmRoe Valley Arts centre, foyer, Monday 19 June, 11am-12.30pmBig Telly Creative Shop, Cushendall, Tuesday 20 June, 11am-12.30pm

Are you an arts group? A community group? A professional arts practitioner? This is a chance to drop in to discuss your arts project or practice and to explore possibilities. Friendly advice and encouragement is at hand! A range of subjects can be covered: applying for a grant; setting up your own arts event or festival; or any other aspect of the arts that you wish to discuss. No appointment necessary. These sessions will operate on a first come basis and in an informal and relaxed manner. For further information please contact the Cultural Services Development Officer on 028 207 62225 or elaine.gaston@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.

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Your Tickets:Patrons are advised that ticket prices cannot be refunded, transferred or exchanged unless in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the venue manager. You can make a booking either in person or by telephone through cash, cheque or debit/credit card. Tickets will be held, pending payment, for 48 hours after your initial booking. Tickets can also be posted to you directly but may incur additional postage costs. We reserve the right to offer special discounted ticket prices for events at any time and prior bookings may be excluded from promotion.

Events:Please note: Latecomers to theatre and music events may not be admitted unless there is a suitable break or interval. We reserve the right to alter or cancel any event without advance notice. Outdoor events are weather dependent and subject to change. Official photographers will at times take photos of events for Council purposes and may be used in future promotional purposes. In outdoor events all children must be accompanied by an adult. All details of events are correct at time of going to press.

Data Protection: We assure you that any personal information submitted to us through a box office booking or our mailing list will only be used for our own monitoring/marketing purposes and will not be passed on to any third parties.

The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is a non-smoking venue. The Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre is fully accessible.

Coming soon…Our special Summer Guide with featuring August Children’s Month, August Craft Month and more!

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Located at the heart of the Roe Valley on the Belfast to Derry/Londonderry corridor and along the Causeway Coast, whilst also in close proximity to the Inishowen ferry route, we are ideally situated. Centrally sited on Main Street in Limavady town, we are within short walking distance to the many town centre car parks and bus station. We offer a professional and friendly first-class service to community and private hirers for small meetings, seminars, conferences, creative events and we’re also licensed for weddings!• 221seaterDannyBoyauditoriumwithfullprojectionandretractableseatingoptions• O’HampseyDanceStudio• RossMcCurry&KeenaughtBoardrooms• Benbradagh&BinevenaghWorkshop/MeetingRooms• DrumceattSquarewithfullelectricalaccess–perfectforoutdoorperformances,fairsand

showcase events.• FairTradeTea&Coffee• FreeWi-Fi• Licensedforweddings

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