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Throughout July and August Check the local press for one-off activities such as
EXHIBITION: THE LIVING LOUGH
story telling, crafts and willow weaving that will form
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre
part of the exhibition. Exhibition times will vary
Lough Neagh is the largest lake on the Island of
contact Lough Neagh Discovery Centre 028 3832 2205
Ireland and the whole of the British Isles and boasts
in advance for running times.
a wealth of species and habitats. Craigavon Borough
Council’s Conservation Service has produced an
Saturday 1th July: 11.00am – 1.0pm
informative and interactive exhibition exploring the BUGS WORLD
history of the Lough and how it continues to play an Oxford Island
important role in our everyday lives. Come and explore the habitats of Oxford Island to see
the range of mini-beasts out and about during the
The Lough is internationally renowned for its summer. Learn of some simple methods you can use
natural habitats and this exhibition will give you the to encourage minibeasts into your garden and the
opportunity to explore its wide ranging biodiversity benefits they can bring.
from the microscopic life in the Lough to the
microscopic plants and animals found on the Lough £2.00 per child. This event is suitable for children
Shore. Discover too the abundant bird life on the aged 5years and over, children under 8 must be
Lough which increases with both summer and winter accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as
migrants. places are limited. Contact Lough Neagh Discovery
Centre 028 3832 2205.
For those interested in the human history of the
area both fact and fiction you can journey through Tuesday nd – Thursday th July:
the living history of the Lough from the Vikings to 10.0am – 1noon
the many myths and legends. Hear not only of old
JUNIOR BOWLS SUMMER CAMP
favourites such as Finn McCool and the Scottish Giant
Lurgan Park
but other myths such as how you will turn to stone if
Children between the aged between seven and eleven
you stand in the Lough for too long!
years can try their hand at this up and coming sport.
The camp will involve indoor and outdoor bowling
Lough Neagh has always been a working lake, stone
and a mini tournament. Learn the rules of the game
age man not only fished the Lough but also used the
and a few tricks along the way. £5.00 per person for
hazel and willow on the banks of the Lough to make
three days tuition. Booking is essential for this event.
their houses and their fishing baskets. However, the
Contact Lurgan Park 028 3832 3795.
biggest boats on the Lough are not fishing boats
but the sand dredgers which would even dwarf the
‘lighters’ which went up and down the canals some
seventy years ago.
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