Belfast Film Festival 2013

The 13th annual festival takes place this week in Belfast. We're always partial to doing something that we might not normally get up to and this is a great opportunity to sack the usual 10 pints in the local this weekend and instead intoxicate yourself with a bit of culture and hopefully a few decent flicks. 

The festival features a range of film, showcasing the newest and best in local and international talent including; short film programmes, a documentary film competition, classic retrospectives, workshops and special events attracting some of the biggest names in European and international cinema.

For more info and full listings visit http://www.belfastfilmfestival.org/

Ulster Bride Show 2013 Ticket Giveaway!

Belfast 400 Quiz

In 2013 we are marking the 400th anniversary of the 1613 charter which granted Belfast town status.

The charter was signed by James I on 27 April 1613 and marks the beginning of civic governance in Belfast. It established the first Belfast Corporation, the forerunner to today’s council structure, and led to the appointment of the city’s first sovereign, the precursor of the modern day Lord Mayor.

The granting of the charter is part of Belfast’s story which extends both before and after 1613 and was a step on the journey to where Belfast is today.

Together with a number of other Belfast-based organisations, we’ll be marking this significant anniversary with a number of events and initiatives throughout 2013. 

Northern Ireland celebrates 3 years without death from Testicular Cancer

“The ‘Belfast Strut’ is an event to launch the ‘Zero Campaign’. 
Over a 10-year period Northern Ireland has had zero deaths from Testicular Cancer for 3 of those years. 
 These statistics are unique to Northern Ireland. 

 The ‘Zero Campaign’ is a campaign to celebrate and showcase NI’s remarkable achievements of Zero Deaths to the rest of the world and to inspire them to achieve what Northern Ireland have in their own countries. We are looking for 100 people to become a Mr. Testicles for a day. A 10 mile walk from Nutts Corner to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall dressed as Giant testicles.”

Congratulations men of Northern Ireland. Keep being brave and getting checked!

Oh and it just so happened we were in town earlier to catch the celebration in action…hehe

Girls Aloud in Belfast

Great night last night in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast at Girls Aloud! The atmosphere was electric and all the girls performed live! We couldn’t believe we were able to sing along to every song! Thanks girls!