Finaghy Road North will be closed between Diamond Gardens and Ardmore Park South from Monday 23rd June until mid September for essential safety improvements to the bridge over the railway.
Signed diversionary routes are via the Blacks Road and Stockmans Lane
A pedestrian route will be retained at all times via a temporary footbridge. A free shuttle bus will operate from 8:00am to 8:00pm daily between Orchardville Avenue and Diamond Gardens to cater for those with mobility difficulties.
This show has been successfully staged at this popular exhibition venue for more than 9 years. The Kings Hall has onsite car parking, easy access and a restaurant. It's located close to the city centre of Belfast and benefits from excellent transport links with its own railway station and numerous bus services.This show covers all aspects of quality stitchcraft including cross stitch, sewing, card making, embroidery, knitting, patchwork, quilting, scrapbooking, ribboncraft, papercraft, stamping, beading, painting, dressmaking, tapestry, decoupage, crochet and many more popular stitch and creative crafts.
THE ENEMY TO PLAY THE NUGENT HALL ON TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2008
The Enemy return to Belfast in April following their recent sold out show at The Empire. The big step up in venue reflects the huge demand for that appearance and the massive commercial strides the young Coventry trio have made in recent months.
Northern Ireland Higher Education Convention 12 & 13 March 2008
12th March 2008
Northern Ireland Higher Education Convention 12 & 13 March 2008
The King's Hall, Belfast
The Northern Ireland UCAS Higher Education Convention is held every year at the Kings Hall Belfast.The convention brings together universities and colleges to inform and guide prospective students. The events play a vital part in helping applicants decide about what and where to study within higher education. Prospectuses are available from most of the stands at the conventions.
The convention is organised by UCAS and the Department for Education and Learning and is supported by HELOA. The event is designed mainly for 16- and 17-year-old students (Year 12 or Lower Sixth).
The convention provides more than just information about higher education - exhibitors also include further education colleges, Connexions, GAP Year organisations, student support services, professional bodies, student travel firms, student finance and lots more. There is also an extensive seminar programme. Recent topics include 'Grants and Loans', 'Taking a year out', How to fill in your UCAS Form' and 'Entry into Medicine, Law and Psychology'.
The event is free of charge - tickets are not necessary & you are welcome to visit the convention as individuals on the day, although we ask that if you are attending in a group, you pre-register before you arrive.
Following a hugely successful exhibition last year, Emigrate, the UK’s largest multi destination, long haul emigration show returns for a second visit to Belfast at the King’s Hall on 8 and 9 March 2008.
Currently, emigration from the UK is running at more than 300,000 people annually and trend research suggests this figure is likely to accelerate over the next ten years. Overseas Governments are increasingly looking for suitable migrants and anyone with a recognised skill, trade or professional qualification may be exactly the type of person they are seeking.
In a recent poll of readers of Outbound’s Emigrate newspapers, the most common reasons for leaving the UK are: loutish behaviour and crime, high cost of living and property prices, travel chaos, the weather and the UK government. Long haul destinations continue to be highly popular with Brits, with Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA topping the list.
Emigrate Belfast 2008 present’s exhibitors and organisations from around the world and is fully endorsed by several national governments. Exhibitors include government immigration officials, migration and visa experts, property consultants, removals firms, recruiters, currency and pension transfer specialists. In addition, a series of popular seminars runs daily throughout the show presented by panels of emigration.
Mike Schwarz, Exhibition Organiser, said, “We were quite amazed at the attendance to our first Belfast show and the level of interest in emigration. We are looking forward to another lively and well attended show this year. For many people, this event is their first serious step towards emigrating and we are delighted to be able to assist them in their quest for a new life overseas.”
Visitors to the show receive a complimentary show guide and an overseas jobs paper. Other attractions include the International Job Boards, where hundreds of current vacancies from around the world are displayed.
For the first time ever, Northern Irish ladies will be able to enjoy a female focused event for beauty and vitality, in the heart of February, which notably, comes from Februum, the Latin for purification. The glow beauty and vitality show will take place at the King’s Hall Complex, Belfast on the 9th and 10th of February 2008 and will feature exhibits brimming with Glamour, Lifestyle,Oasis and Wellbeing.
With four key zones alongside a Fashion and Fitness stage, a Seminar Theatre and Sanctuary, glow is a vibrant, new event showcasing the dynamic market sectors of Health, Beauty, Fashion, Fitness and Nutrition. The only event of its kind in Northern Ireland, it is the “must go to” event of 2008 for females seeking information on the latest beauty and vitality trends at the time of year when focus is on ‘new beginnings’.
Head straight for the Glamour zone if you fancy a wardrobe fix – the latest, most fashionable style consultancies will be on hand to sort fashion dilemmas. And if you need a health boost – the Lifestyle zone will be packed with fitness and nutrition experts who can advise you on your next steps. Need some calm and relaxation? The Oasis zone offers some of the most sought after revitalising beauty and vitality treatments available. And if you are worried about that nagging ache or pain, a trip to the Wellbeing area is for you, where spine and ailment specialists can rest your mind, body and soul. Hastings Hotels, owners of the fabulous Slieve Donard and Elysium Spas, have taken over the entire Sanctuary area, and will be preening and pampering ladies on the spot throughout the weekend event.
Local Charity Action Cancer will also benefit from the event and patron Zoe Salmon from BBC Blue Peter will be on board to support the show. Fellow patron Lynda Bryans will also lend support throughout the event on behalf of the charity. Organiser and glow girl Selwan Tang said “We are so excited about glow, it is the first of its kind to come to Northern Ireland, and now ladies from all over the province and the South can indulge themselves in our glow zones; Glamour, Lifestyle, Oasis and Wellbeing, not to mention our Fashion and Fitness Stage.”
Fellow glow girl Hayley Harrison commented; “glow will be the ultimate opportunity for ladies to come along and re-charge their batteries after the festive, New Year period. It is no secret that New Year Resolutions fly out the window in February; therefore glow will be a vital, relaxing, fun and fashionable refuge for those wishing to get back on track.”
So,if you feel like you need a boost in order to completely glow this February, head for the glow Beauty and Vitality Show, 9th & 10th February at the Kings Hall Belfast – the ultimate girly weekend.
Queens of the Stone Age Concert will now take place in the King's Hall, Belfast
7th February 2008
EXTRA TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
Fans of Queens Of The Stone Age who were disappointed when their concert date at the Balmoral Hall sold out within hours last week, will be delighted to learn that due to phenomenal ticket demand, the band have announced that their planned February show in the venue will now take place in the King's Hall - increasing the capacity to cope with the demand from fans to see them live in Belfast.
Come and see for yourself what Portugal has to offer.
We are proud to announce the Portuguese Property Expo 2007 providing the largest and most comprehensive guide to the latest property investment opportunities in Portugal and in particular the hot spot of The Algarve.
Our team of qualified professionals will be on hand to offer the most up-to-date advice about all aspects of living and buying in Portugal.
Having established the optimum investment areas, we will only offer you the best products available through reputable and established developers. We are keen to answer any questions you may have and are happy to talk you through the buying process step by step.
Affordable prices, superb location and stunning scenery... just a few reasons Portugal is enjoying the very best return on investment.
If Planetlove’s summer festivals were hot - in all respects of the word - you can expect their third annual WKD Winter Party to be pretty cool – in all respects of the word!
The gigantic Boxing Night event at Belfast’s King’s Hall, themed ‘The Kingdom of Snow’, will feature nothing less than a royal cast of DJs: Armin Van Buuren, Judge Jules, Marco V, Sander Van Doorn, Richard Durand, Dana, Mallorca Lee and Belfast DJ Mog.
Promoted by motorcycling event legend Billy Nutt, the Motorcycle Festival of 2008 will be going solo as all the previous competing shows have pulled out and the Dublin show will not be held next year. We are now the largest motorcycle festival in Northern Ireland. The main hall is already sold out and we are planning an auto jumble and classic bike display for the smaller halls.
All major manufacturers have expressed their desire to have space with many scheduled to display some of the latest and newest models of 2008, these include the new 2008 Suzuki machines in the form of GSXR 600, GSX 1300 B KING and the Hayabusa. Yamaha will have on display the XT 125 X, the new R6 & R1 2008 models, along with the FZ1S 1000. Ducati will exhibit new machinery, which includes the 848cc and 1098cc Superbikes. Harley Davidson will have a few surprises in store for the many thousands of festival goers. Kawasaki will have their new ZX10 and GTR 1400. Triumph will present their new Street Triple 675 and Triumph Tiger, and the Royal Enfield from DnD will also make an appearance. Honda will present the brand new CBF 600 (ABS), Transalp 680 and the CBR 1000 RR. Plus many more to be announced
Our main sponsor again this year will be Adelaide Insurance and IAM. Sam Geddis, General Manager of Adelaide Insurance Services, Northern Ireland’s leading motorcycle insurance provider, expressed his delight at being the main sponsor of Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival for the fourth year in succession. Each year Adelaide has offered co sponsorship of the Festival to organisations that solely promote safety on our roads - initially Roadwise and this year for the second time, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The IAM is the UK’s leading road safety charity, dedicated to improving the riding skills of motorcyclists through their Advanced Riding Test, engaging with the road-using public and influencing road safety policy. Adelaide encourages motorcyclists attending the Festival to seek out an IAM representative and consider taking action to become a safer rider. Successfully complete their programme and Adelaide will reward you with reduced motorcycle insurance costs.
In 2008 we see the return of the Karting Association, so for anyone wanting to get involved with karting, the karting organisation NIKA will be on hand to help with any queries plus the latest karts will be on show.
Another part of the Motorcycle fraternity, which has proved a success over the years is the Off Road Section. Off Road enthusiasts will be able to get all the information they need about getting involved with this form of motorcycling from Youth to Adults from the MRA stand in the main hall.Geoff Hill will be displaying some of the bikes he used in his many adventures. The Royal Enfield, which he used on his 7000 mile trip from Delhi – Belfast. The Harley Davidson Road King, which he used on one of the worlds most Famous Routes, Route 66 from Chicago – Los Angeles, and a Triumph Tiger, which he used for his 16,500 mile trip from Chile – Alaska!
For 2008 outside activities will include Super Moto displays, Stunt Man Mattie Griffin, he is one of the best stunt riders about today and will be putting on 3 shows per day. He alone is well worth a visit. Motorcycle Trial Display Team will perform some breath taking displays of motorcycle riding. After the success of this year’s festival we were delighted to be able to support a number of events such as motorcross, short circuit racing and karting and we hope that in 2008 we will be able to do the same again.
Already stars from the motorcycle world are being lined up to visit the festival and meet the fans. Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson have already confirmed that they will be in attendance. We are all looking forward to the 2008 Festival, which is the only event where the public have an opportunity to see what’s new in the motorcycling and karting world all under one roof!
The Enemy plus support to play at the Nugent Hall (King's Hall Complex) on Tuesday 8th April 2008
Tickets on sale on Saturday 1st December @ 9:00am
Ticket price: £17.50 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.ie and all usual Ticketmaster outlets
Alternatively, ring their 24 hour booking line on 0870 243 4455 (sales may be subject to credit card charges and the commissions of Ticketmaster agents).
THE SMASHING PUMPKINS RETURN TO THE STAGE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 10TH KINGS HALL BELFAST
Tickets on sale: Tuesday November 27th RDS Tickets 59.80 euro including booking fee Kings Hall Tickets 33.00/38.00 Stg including booking fee In person: from 99 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide 24hr hotlines: Tel: (ROI) 0818 719 300 (NI) 0870 243 4455 Buy online: www.ticketmaster.ie Tickets Strictly Limited to 8 per person Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25 years.
The Smashing Pumpkins last played to an Irish Crowd in 2000 at a sold out show at Dublin's Olympia Theatre, fans can look forward to seeing The Smashing Pumpkins live in Ireland at The RDS Simmonscourt Saturday February 9th and Kings Hall Belfast Sunday February 10th. Billy Corgan and the band, which now consists of Jimmy Chamberlin on drums, Ginger Reyes on bass, Jeff Schroeder on guitar and Lisa Harriton on keyboards, will play two Irish dates as part of the European leg of the eagerly awaited Tour. Tickets go on sale this Tuesday November 27th at 9am from Ticketmaster and usual Outlets Nationwide.
From 22-24 November, the Belfast Beer and Cider Festival will bring together in one venue in Belfast, good beer, real cider and live music, organised and run by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
“The Balmoral Hall in the King’s Hall complex will become, for three days, the biggest pub in Ireland”, says Trevor Burton, the Festival Manager.
“Over the 3 days, visitors will find 50 hand-pumps offering over 120 beers, plus 16 real ciders and a perry, with at least 50 beers and 7 ciders at the start of each day. “
But the Festival is more than just the beer and cider. Real live music from local bands will provide entertainment throughout the three days and on-site catering, traditional pub games and sales of souvenirs and other products add up to a well-rounded event.
“Shame this only happens once a year, there really should be more choice for drinkers in Northern Ireland”, says Adrian Saunders, Bar Manager for the event.
“There really is no excuse now, with easy access to over 5,000 cask ales from Great Britain, and production in Northern Ireland continuing to expand, the challenge now is for publicans to offer consumers a bigger choice of cask ales. Belfast is a popular tourist destination and visitors as well as locals often look for real ale and are disappointed at the very poor availability.”
In selecting beers the Festival organisers have aimed for a balance to suit drinkers of all ages and palates, and have chosen a wide range of traditional and modern styles. We also know that our younger, and female, drinkers tend to prefer ‘lighter’ beers, and they will be well catered for, not forgetting the ciders and perry.
Along with several favourites from earlier Beer Festivals, there will be plenty of beers to sample from new and unfamiliar breweries.
But, of course, pride of place will go to a selection of excellent beers from our own local real ale breweries, Hilden and Whitewater.
As the Festival gets under way a panel of CAMRA’s local members and guests will also be selecting a ‘Champion Beer of Belfast 2007’, not an easy task when trying to compare different beer styles such as bitters, best bitters, milds, porters, stouts and lagers.
The Black Parade is coming to Belfast this November, with the announcement that My Chemical Romance will play their only Irish arena date of the upcoming tour in the Kings’ Hall on Saturday 17th November.
Playing tracks such as current single “Teenagers”, “I Don’t Love You” and their massive UK number 1 “Welcome to the Black Parade”, the band with a huge live reputation are sure to put on one of the shows of the year.
Queens Of The Stone Age are set to hit the road early next year, coming to Belfast’s Balmoral hall on Thursday 7th February.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 2nd November at 9am from Virgin & all usual Ticketmaster outlets. Credit card bookings & info: 0870 243 4455 or book online at www.wonderlandpromotions.co.uk
Eastman’s 13 year pro career has seen him compile an awe inspiring CV – a two time world title challenger he has enjoyed lengthy reigns as European, Commonwealth and British middleweight champion
It’s the biggest Christmas party in the country! Back together to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Shane MacGowan and the Pogues today announce a gig in Belfast’s Nugent Hall on Saturday 22nd December.
Don’t miss the chance to hear a quarter century of legendary hits (including Fairytale Of New York, The Irish Rover and Dirty Old Town) in one night!
