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The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

A singalong show for all the family – live on stage! E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure! Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit are trotting down to the farm for the Big Barn Dance. But before the dancing begins, the animals need YOUR help! Packed with singalong songs like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Hey Diddle Diddle and Five Little Ducks, this moo-sical day out with the kids will have you singing ‘til the cows come home! Don’t be sheepish – you can even come dressed as your favourite farmyard animal for a quacking good time! The McDougalls have become the country’s biggest stars of family entertainment – the perfect introduction to live theatre for your little ones. Find out more by following The McDougalls on social media, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for FREE singalong songs. Created and Performed by Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir. Running Time: One Hour Recommended for children up to age 9 to enjoy with their families. McDougalls merchandise will be on sale at the venue. ABOUT THE COMPANY: “Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company” – Daily Record “A fun-filled musical stage act designed to entertain and enthral. A magical theatre experience” – The Scotsman

Mon 27 Jul15:00Victoria Hall(5.3mi)

via Victoria Hall

OTTILIE: A Theatre Performance Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Live MusicTheatre

Around £15.00

OTTILIE: A Theatre Performance Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Born in Comber, County Down, Ottilie Patterson (1932–2011) became one of the UK and Ireland's greatest Blues singers. Leaving Northern Ireland for London in 1954, she rose to international acclaim with the Chris Barber Band, sharing stages with legends including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

OTTILIE: A Performance Reading Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Live Music

Around £15.00

OTTILIE: A Performance Reading Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Fri 24 Jul20:30Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Landscape Painting Course with Julian Friers

Workshops & Classes

Around £85.00

Landscape Painting Course with Julian Friers

Join renowned artist Julian Friers for a one-day course exploring the core principles of landscape painting - from the first marks on the page to the final brushstrokes on canvas.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Community

Awaken in Nature

Awaken in Nature - A meditation, yoga and breath work retreat Take the opportunity to spend time...

Mon 27 JulHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(27.1mi)

via Holy Isle, Firth of ClydeLocal gem

ComedyFestivals & Events

Around £28.00

Stitches Comedy Festival

Stitches Comedy Festival is back for a third round!

Thu 30 JulYarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Community

Awareness based Emotional Intelligence

Emotions play a far greater role in our health, well-being and success than we realise. We can be quite clever but still be immature and unhappy, a stranger to our…

Fri 31 Jul20:00Samye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(20.9mi)

via Samye Dechen Shing Retreat CentreLocal gem

Talk and Q&A: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Talks & Lectures

Around £10.00

Talk and Q&A: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Most of us are living by rules we never agreed to. Rules about how to act, what to want, who to be.

Fri 31 Jul20:00Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Community

(1 event)

Achavinish Achavinish, Isle of Gigha , PA41 7AA United Kingdom View Location Map Achavinish

Sat 1 AugThe Horse Box Bar(17.8mi)

via The Horse Box BarCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Medical Qigong exercise for the circulatory system

Booking opens 1 Aug 2026 Course Qigong Medical Qigong exercise for the circulatory system 25 Sep 2026 at 7:00pm – 27 Sep 2026 £ 63 Led by: Bob Lowey This weekend, senior instructor Bob Lowey leads an exploration of “Shuxin Pinxue Gong Er,” a beautiful Medical Qigong Form designed to integrate body, breath, and mind while restoring heart and… Read More →

Sat 1 AugSamye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(20.9mi)

via Samye Dechen Shing Retreat CentreLocal gem

Community

Taming the Tiger

Booking opens 1 Aug 2026 Course Therapy Taming the Tiger 25 Sep 2026 at 7:00pm – 27 Sep 2026 £ 63 Led by: Dr Brion Sweeney This weekend course will focus on Taming the Tiger, a book written by Akong Rinpoche, a culturally attuned set of teachings and meditations to help us understand & tame our… Read More →

Sat 1 AugSamye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(20.9mi)

via Samye Dechen Shing Retreat CentreLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Khyabje Akong Tulku Memorial Retreat 2026

Booking opens 1 Aug 2026 Dharma Dharma Teaching Retreat Khyabje Akong Tulku Memorial Retreat 2026 8 Oct 2026 at 2:30pm – 15 Oct 2026 £ Free of Charge Led by: Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu This year on 8th October it is the 13th anniversary since Akong Tulku Rinpoche passed away. Drupon Khen Rinpoche will lead this one-week Memorial retreat with a mix of daily… Read More →

Sat 1 AugSamye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(20.9mi)

via Samye Dechen Shing Retreat CentreLocal gem

Workshop: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Workshops & Classes

Around £30.00

Workshop: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Most of us are living by rules we never agreed to — rules about how to act, what to want, who to be. We follow them so automatically that we barely notice they’re there, until we find ourselves feeling disconnected, restless, or quietly unlike ourselves.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Community

Achavinish

Achavinish Achavinish, Isle of Gigha , PA41 7AA United Kingdom View Location Map Achavinish

Sun 2 AugThe Horse Box Bar(17.8mi)

via The Horse Box BarCurated

Religion & SpiritualityWellness & Wellbeing

Qigong & Meditation Retreat - Sue Weston

During The Qigong & Meditation Retreat, Sue will guide you through the healing yet gentle...

Tue 4 AugHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(27.1mi)

via Holy Isle, Firth of ClydeLocal gem

Religion & SpiritualitySports & FitnessWellness & Wellbeing

Yoga for Meditation Bank Holiday Weekend Retreat

Johnny’s popular weekend yoga course offers practical support and encouragement to those who wish to develop a consistent meditation practice. Throughout this practical workshop, we will explore a range of…

Fri 7 Aug20:00Samye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(20.9mi)

via Samye Dechen Shing Retreat CentreLocal gem

Cinema

Around £10.00

Ballycastle Film Club: The Field

As summer edges towards harvest, join Ballycastle Film Club, Yarn and Ursa Minor for a special Lúnasa screening of The Field.

Fri 7 Aug20:00Yarn Ballycastle(25.3mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

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Argyll and Bute, Scotland

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