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1st October 2011 Celebrating 25 years of th e award winning Hallowe’en Car nival!
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Welcome Welcome to four magical days of spooky family fun at the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival 2011! Europe’s greatest Hallowe’en festival returns on October 28th with its biggest and best programme of family events yet, leading up to the spectacular carnival parade and fireworks display on October 31st. Look out for a special silver lining theme this year to celebrate 25 amazing years since the Carnival began as a community festival! There’s lots of fantastic new events for teenagers and young people too, with Teenage Spooks in Guildhall Square showcasing the cream of local performers and gigs from ex-Pussycat Doll’s star Kimberly Wyatt’s new group and other top music acts. So get into the spooky spirit exploring haunted houses, bobbing for apples and carving pumpkins. Experience terrifying ghostbuster tours, chilling ghost stories, inventive puppet theatre and family film shows. As always, there’s fancy dress, face painting, sports and atmospheric outdoor markets to enjoy as well. Make sure you create your wildest costume yet to join the throngs of witches, warlocks, ghouls, vampires and monsters or just enjoy the magnificently colourful floats at the world famous carnival parade on October 31st, followed by the spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky over the River Foyle in a riot of colours. The vibrant cultural activity that helped earn Derry~Londonderry the much coveted UK City of Culture 2013 award comes from its people and that creative energy makes exploring this most historic and buzzing of European cities a delight for local and visitor alike. So, come and join the most enjoyable Hallowe’en spook fest of them of all, and have the time of your life in Derry~Londonderry! Mayor Alderman Maurice Devenney
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Contents 2
Welcome
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Hallowe’en Build Up
13 Hallowe’en Indoor
Celebrations 16 Hallowe’en Outdoor
Celebrations 18 Hallowe’en Night itself 22 Hallowe’en Parties 24 Traffic, Car Parking and
Event Information 26 Accommodation The Carnival’s Taxis Supplier, just call 028 71262626
29 At a Glance
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Hallowe’en Build Up Hallowe’en energy throughout October Nightmare Manor Haunted House Venue: Richmond Centre Level 2 (Shipquay Street) Date: October 29th – October 31st Are you brave enough to enter Nightmare Manor, the haunted house where strange happenings and apparitions have been taking place for over a century? The fabulous, free Hallowe’en activities include face painting and balloon modelling. For further information call (028) 7126 0525 or visit www.richmondcentre.co.uk
Ghostbusters Tours Departing from Tourist Information Office, Foyle Street Tickets: Adult £8 / Child £5 / Family £25 These spine chilling spooky tours (lasting one hour and fifteen minutes) are hosted by actors from the Grove Theatre Group. Come in fancy dress … if you dare! For further information and to book call 07511427623 or 07791164431 or visit www.toptoursireland.com. Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information Office, Foyle Street – (028) 7126 7284.
Free Family Friendly Hallowe’en Tours Operated by Martin McCrossan City Tours Date: October 28th – October 30th Times: 6pm & 8pm Departs: Java Coffee Shop, Ferryquay Street, Derry Dress in your most ghoulish gear and join Martin McCrossan City Tours for these great free family friendly Hallowe’en tours. You could win a spot prize for best costume. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be booked via email at derrycitytours@aol.com or by calling (028) 7127 1996. Book early - this is a very popular event!
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Hallowe’en Films at the Nerve Centre Date: Monday, October 31st Times: Dead Silence - 7pm, I Saw The Devil - 8:30pm Admission: £3 Don’t miss this chance to see special blue-ray screenings of terrifying horror films Dead Silence and I Saw The Devil at The Nerve Centre.
Hallowe’en at Barrontop Fun Farm Venue: 35 Barron Road, Donemana, Co. Tyrone Date: October 29th – October 31st Admission: £4 There’s stacks of fiendish family fun at the farm with the Tunnel of Terror, Greybeard the Wizard, free treats for those who come in fancy dress, spooky activities and a Hallowe’en competition trail. If that’s not enough there’s all the usual Fun Farm activities, including meeting a large variety of animals, an indoor bouncy castle and soft play area, tearoom and gift shop. For further information call (028) 7139 8649 or visit www.barrontop.co.uk
Deadly Derry City Ghostly Walking Tours “Ghosted” by Tours n’ Trails Date: October 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st (Departs 5pm on Oct 31st) Time: 6pm Depart: 28 Craft Village On Hallowe’en evening, one night in the year, when ancient graves open, all the ghosts will appear. So humans be wary, stay safely within, let the ghosts of Derry, scare you out of your skin! A ghostly walking tour through hidden backstreets, Along narrow alleyways, ghost stories that will chill your heart! Our SPIRITS will follow you right from the start! Join us if you DARE!!!!! Please note: Early booking essential! Tickets available from Monday, October 24th from 28 Craft Village. For further information, price details and to book call (028) 7136 7000 or visit www.toursntrails.co.uk.
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Dress Up & Drop By... ...to enjoy Europe’s greatest Hallowe’en festival. Enjoy haunted tours, scary stories, enchanting dramas, magical light shows and dazzling fireworks and get your (silver themed) costumes ready for the spooktacular Carnival Parade!
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Creepy Quest at Creggan Country Park Date: Friday, October 28th Venue: Creggan Country Park Time: 5 - 7 pm Admission: FREE Explore the park after dark and discover the amazing wildlife that comes out when the sun goes down. Take part in a family treasure hunt and a bat walk around the park. A free event, this is part of Creggan Country Park’s Active Families Programme. Booking is essential. For further information and to book your place call (028) 7136 3133 or visit www.creggancountrypark.com.
The Park After Dark Date: Friday, 28th October Venue: Creggan Country Park Time: 8pm – 10pm This adult only event is not for the faint hearted! Come along to hear the tales of local ghost legends and take part in a spooky bat tour, using bat-detecting equipment! Book early to avoid disappointment! Contact Christine Doherty on (028) 7136 5151 or email christine.doherty@derrycity.gov.uk
Ghostly Tales in the Workhouse Museum Date: Saturday, October 29th & Monday, October 31st Venue: Workhouse Museum Time: 2pm – 4pm Admission: FREE Come and enjoy some deliciously scary stories at this famously haunted venue. Listen to spooky stories from right around the city and, spookiest of them all, the matron from the old workhouse who haunts the building at night! For further information call: (028) 7131 8328 or visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums
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Arts and Crafts at the Tower Museum Date and Times: Friday, October 28th (2pm – 4pm), Saturday, October 29th (1pm – 4pm), Sunday, October 30th (1pm – 4pm) and Monday, October 31st (12 noon – 4pm) Venue: Tower Museum Admission: (reduced fee for the whole museum) - £1 The kids will love these special Hallowe’en arts and crafts activities. Why not dress them in Hallowe’en costumes for added atmosphere! Enjoy a reduced admission to the museum and its fascinating exhibitions.
Spooky Sports Events Presented by Derry City Council’s Sports Development Section to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hallowe’en Carnival.
Hallowe’en Multi-Sports fun days Date: Saturday, October 29th and Monday, October 31st Venue: 29th October in St. Columb’s Park Leisure Centre and 31st October in Templemore Sports Complex Time: 11am – 3pm Admission: £2 (Includes lunch) Activities at this Olympic-themed Sports Day include dance, judo, football, athletics, cricket, rugby, gaelic and Hallowe’en-style games. For further information on sports activities call (028) 7136 1566. Booking essential.
Mama Mia It’s Murder Date: Friday, October 28th Venue: Beech Hill Country House Hotel Time: 7.30pm Admission: £39.95 per person (Includes three course dinner, show and Hallowe’en disco). The hits of Abba, screaming and lots and lots of laughter, it could only be the Laughline’s comedy company’s hilarious audience participation show, Mama Mia it’s Murder. Call (028) 7134 9279 for reservations.
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Hallowe’en Ghost Stories By Ken McCormack Presented by the Playhouse Dates: Thursday, October 27th & Friday, October 28th at the Playhouse (Sunday, October 30th, 5:30pm at Beech Hill Country House) Time: 8pm Admission: £10 Enjoy a brand new series of ghastly tales of things that go bump in the night from the inimitable Playhouse Spinners. Written by local writer Ken McCormack the evening brings to terrifying life Derry’s most famous spooky stories, including demons, poltergeists, hauntings, wraiths and strange happenings! Derry’s finest actors - Eddie Mailey, Jim Craig, Sean McMahon, Madeline McCully, Seamus Ball, Mary Murphy, Carita Kerr and Peter Davidson - join forces again. The Beech Hill Country House performance includes a deliciously spooky light supper too!
All Souls Night by Centre Stage Theatre Company Venue: The Playhouse Date: Saturday, October 29th Time: 8pm Admission: £11 / £8 It’s All Souls’ Night when the dead traditionally return to their home hearths! Universally regarded as an Ulster classic, this powerfully moving drama is not to be missed! The first professional revival in 20 years, this performance celebrates the centenary of writer Joseph Tomelty’s birth. A moving drama of greed, superstition and poverty it’s the play that inspired John B Keane to become a writer. The fine cast of actors includes Joseph Tomelty’s daughter, Roma.
The Vampire Strikes Back! Venue: The Playhouse Date: Monday, October 31st Time: 8pm Admission: £8.50 online / £10 at the door Join the Bounce Band and Bounce DJ’s for the ultimate Hallowe’en party!
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Féile na Samhna 2011 Date: Tuesday, October 25th Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin Time: 10am – 1pm A special Irish language A special Irish language celebration of the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marks the beginning of winter and the Celtic New Year. Local Irish-medium schools will tell the story of Oíche Shamhna (Hallowe’en Night) in a performance of original drama sketches, storytelling and music. For more info contact Pól Ó Frighil DCC on (028) 7137 6579 or gaeilge@derrycity.gov.uk
Venue: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin Date: Monday, October 31st Time: 11am – 4pm Admission: £2 Get into the spirit of Samhain by joining the Cultúrlann seanchaithe (traditional storytellers) to listen to all the tales, myths, legends and stories from old Ireland at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. As well as enjoying the bi-lingual stories, there’s face painting and mask making and lots of other family fun. For further information and to book call (028) 7126 4132 or visit www.culturlann-doire.ie
Riverwatch Spook-tacular Aquarium Become a detective of the deep, look for creepy bugs, hear about dragons and pythons and walk on the wild side. The Riverwatch Aquarium in Prehen would like to invite all ghouls and bouys to join them in for a spook-tacular weekend of Hallowe’en fun! A free attraction, just outside Derry city centre, the Aquarium represents the freshwater and marine species native to our own waters with lobster, crabs, starfish, coalfish, blenny’s and lots of other unusual marine fish and crustaceans in their lough life and seashore life tanks. Call (028)7134 2100 or visit www.loughs-agency.org for more information.
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Creatures Great and Small Date: Friday, October 28th Venue: Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen Time: 10am – 2pm Enjoy a morning exploring creepy water and land creatures. Discover what lies beneath the Foyle’s water, learn what flies about at night and explore the creepy bugs that crawl across the land!
Hallowe’en Special – Detectives of the Deep Date: Saturday, October 29th Venue: Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm Can you become a detective of the deep and help to solve clues at a wildlife crime scene? Join the RSPB to become a detective, following clues through a spooky aquarium and haunted wood at the Riverwatch Centre. They even have a life size model of a basking shark so bring along a camera if you want a photo with him on the day.
It’s Zoo Scary! – Belfast Zoo Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen Time: 10:30am – 11:15am & 12pm Dragons and pythons are some of the more mysterious creatures celebrating Hallowe’en in the city this year. Come along and hear more about these curious creatures from the Belfast Zoo’s education team. Limited availability so booking is essential.
A Walk on the Wild Side Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: Riverwatch Aquarium Time: 2pm – 6pm Some residents of the TACT Wildlife Centre will be making their annual visit to Riverwatch, including fox’s, hedgehogs, rabbits and owls. Learn about each of these cute but wild animals. 11
Walled City Markets Date: Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, October 30th Right at the heart of the Carnival fun the atmospheric Walled City Market offers a range of speciality goods, crafts and foods at a variety of stalls. The market will be held on Saturday, October 29th (10am to 4pm) and Sunday, October 30th (12pm to 6pm).
Foyleside Shopping Centre Date: Saturday, October 29th - Monday, October 31st Foyleside Shopping Centre has lots of tricks and treats for all the family this Hallowe’en. Enjoy a weekend of FREE entertainment with loads of family fun activities from mask making workshops to skeleton hunts. There’s lots of ghostly goings on for all the family. Happy Hallowe’en from all at Foyleside! Visit www.foyleside.co.uk for full details.
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Hall of Horrors Date: Saturday, October 29th, Sunday, October 30th & Monday, October 31st Venue: St. Columb’s Hall, Orchard Street Times: 1pm – 5pm each day Admission: FREE Enter the Hall of Horrors if you dare! A thrilling innovation for this year’s carnival, Hall of Horrors sees a series of wonderful performances you just won’t want to miss. Taking over three rooms of St. Columb’s Hall, you can enjoy an array of activities and acts for all ages from the mindblowing antics of the amazing Bruce Airhead to the weird and wonderful Witches Three and the delightful Once Upon a Time, where children become the stars of the performance.
Bruce Airhead Show Date : Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st Venue: The Main Hall Times: 2.15pm & 4.15pm (Duration: 30 minutes) Age group: All ages Admission: FREE It’s just incredible how one man and a massive balloon can hold an audience spellbound for 30 minutes. Laughed at by the Crown heads of Europe, Bruce Airhead’s magical manipulation of the six-foot balloon will include illusions that defy belief. An act that has wowed the world’s toughest festival and street performance audiences, this metamorphosis of a man and a six-foot balloon cannot be missed.
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Young at Art Presents: Once Upon a Time Date : Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st Venue: The Ballroom Times: 1pm, 2.45pm & 4.15pm (Duration: 40 minutes) Age group: 5 – 9 Years Admission: FREE The Very Trusted and Nearly Excellent Guardians of Tall Tales and Small Stories look after EVERY STORY EVER MADE IN THE WORLD in the Most Extraordinary Wonderful and Magical Library. But there was a fire and the stories were destroyed! The Very Trusted and Nearly Excellent Guardians of Tall Tales and Small Stories had to find EVERY STORY AGAIN and have found all of them, EXCEPT FOR ONE! Can you help them find the last missing story? This is a unique interactive performance. Children actively take part in the creation and telling of a new story under the guidance of the storytellers.
Young at Art Presents: The Butterfly and the Caterpillar Date : Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st Venue: The Little Theatre Times: 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm (Duration: 25 minutes) Age group: 2 – 6 Years Admission: FREE Mr. Caterpillar spends his day eating green leaves and singing songs on his ukulele. The beautiful Butterfly doesn’t like Mr. Caterpillar. She thinks his songs are silly and he is a messy eater! But it’s the Butterfly’s birthday and none of her friends can come to her party. Can Mr. Caterpillar come to the rescue?
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In Your Space Presents: Something Wicked This Way Comes Date : Saturday, October 29th – Monday, October 31st Venue: The Main Hall Times: 1.15pm & 3.15pm (Duration: 30 minutes) Age group: All ages Admission: FREE Witness the antics of the Wretched Witches Three with their spine chilling tales of terror and woe, an enchanting mix of storytelling and performance.
In Your Space presents: The Dressiest Party in Town Da Funk Asylum Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: St. Columb’s Hall - Downstairs Ballroom Time: 8pm till late Admission: £8 at door It’s close to midnight. There’s something evil lurking in the dark. You try to scream but DISCO drowns the sounds out before you make it. A last chance to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight as you round off Hallowe’en in style.
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Hallowe’en Celebrations (Outdoors) Teenage Spooks Stage Date: Sunday, October 30th & Monday, October 31st Venue: Guildhall Square Time: 1pm to 5pm each day An electric atmosphere is guaranteed as Teenage Spooks brings the cream of the city’s renowned performing talent to the Guildhall Square. Look forward to two jam-packed days of stunning performances featuring bands of all kinds, inventive dance troupes, superb individual artists and all that’s hot on the street. That’s not all, face painting and balloon modelling will add to the carnival atmosphere.
Keep your eyes peeled throughout the city for an assortment of eccentric and peculiar characters emerging from the shadows whenever you least expect it, guaranteed to intrigue and beguile you!
Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas Date: Sunday, October 30th Venue: Guildhall Square Time: 2pm – 3:30pm High energy local favourites Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas will have you dancing, singing and smiling through Hallowe’en. Not to be missed!
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The Praying Mantas Date: Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, October 30th Venue: Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place Times: 2pm, 3:30pm & 4pm Date: Monday, October 31st Times: 4pm & 5pm and participating in the Hallowe’en Carnival Parade at 7pm. Be scared, be very scared! Like something from Dr. Who’s worst nightmare these mute bugs with glowing eyes and fluorescent bodies will terrify all who dare come near!
Short Ships – Ancient Mariners lost in Time & Place Date: Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, October 30th Location: Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place Times: 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:15pm Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place Times: 4:15pm & 5:15pm and participating in the Hallowe’en Carnival Parade at 7pm Two ghostly galleons are lost at sea with only a blank map and blind telescope to guide them. With an atmospheric sea-faring soundtrack, these poor ships are in desperate need of victuals. Can you help? Oh and did we mention their irresistible urge to dance the hornpipe with everyone they meet? These are the strangest ships you will ever encounter. You have been warned!
The Heron – An Eye Catching Gentle Giant Date: Saturday, October 29th & Sunday, October 30th Venue: Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place Times: 2:15pm, 3:15pm & 4pm Date: Monday, October 31st Location: Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place Times: 3:30pm & 4:30pm and participating in the Hallowe’en Carnival Parade at 7pm Standing an awesome 9ft high, yet as gentle as a dove, this spectacular bird loves to interact with children. A giant puppet that is literally head and shoulders above the competition.
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Hallowe’en Night Itself
You’re Invited to a Spooktacular Party! Don your wildest (silver themed) costume, get your fangs into top music acts, Teenage Spooks, scary movies, haunted tours, Europe’s craziest carnival parade, a dazzling fireworks display and lots, lots more.
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Hallowe’en Main Stage Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: Guildhall Square Times: 4pm - 10pm Compere: Mark Patterson, BBC Radio Foyle Artists: Paul Casey, Her Majesty & The Wolves and The Killers of Leon Paul Casey 4pm – 5.30pm Derry born Paul Casey is fast winning an enviable reputation as one of the most striking singer songwriters on either side of the Atlantic following a series of highly acclaimed US performances. An exceptional slide guitarist with a rare gift for creating memorable tunes, his distinctive voice, sharp lyrics and infectious music are winning fans all over the world. Look out for his radio single, ‘Something’s Gotta Give”, described in Hotpress magazine as “a brilliant slice of contemporary pop-rock”. Her Majesty & The Wolves 6pm A world beating combination of ex-Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt and top hip-hop dancer/producer/songwriter and MC Spencer Nezey, Her Majesty & The Wolves create a kaleidoscopic fusion of euphoric pop, heavy synths, tribal house, and next-gen hip-hop that is as theatrically stunning as it is musically inventive. Still in their infancy, formed following Kimberly’s departure from the Pussycat Dolls in 2010, the duo’s fast moving live show has already made huge waves in the music world. This is one act you can’t afford to miss. The Killers of Leon 8.30pm Guildhall Square Love The Killers and Kings of Leon? Here’s your chance to see both at the same time as one of Ireland’s finest tribute bands perfectly recreate the chart topping anthems and live performances of two of the biggest bands in the world today. All top musicians in their own right, the Killers of Leon perform all of the hits from the Killers and the Kings of Leon during their show, including the massive hit singles “Somebody Told Me”, “Mr Brightside”, “Human”, “When You Were Young”, “Bones”, “All These Things That I Have Done”, “Smile Like You Mean It” (The Killers); and “Sex On Fire”, “Use Somebody”, “Molly’s Chambers”, “Notion”, “California Waiting”, “Bucket”, “Radioactive” (Kings of Leon).
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ns (Indoors) tio lebtra Ce ’en we llo Ha elf Its gh Ni ’en Hallowe The Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en ‘Carnival of Lights’ Parade 2011 Departing: 7pm (Council Offices) Assembly Point: Derry City Council Car Park Commencing at the Council car park, the parade travels towards Strand Road, turning left towards the City Hotel and moving along Queens Quay before returning to the Council Car Park. Recommended viewing points: Along Strand Road and along Queens Quay.
Carnival of Lights Parade Time: 7pm As winter approaches and the darkness settles, we come together to dance, celebrate and illuminate the streets at the annual Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival of Light Parade. The NW Carnival Initiative, in partnership with Derry City Council, is working with community groups, schools and local artists to make this year’s Carnival Parade as special as ever. This year will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival, so a ‘silver lining’ theme will run throughout the procession. So why not join us and enjoy the luminous pageants, fiery costumes and carnival performances, dance along to the Samba and marching bands and marvel at the magnificent silvery large-scale props and carnival characters. And don’t forget to dress in your spookiest costume – you don’t want to be left out! The Blanket Earth Project- “Blanket Earth Walks The World” - 2011 - 2016’ will also be participating in this year’s Carnival. With over 300 school children representing nine schools throughout Co. Derry will participate in the first walk in the city taking the message of Love, Hope, Change, Kindness, Peace and Happiness to the World by creating the worlds biggest blanket and presenting it to the World Olympic Games In Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 2016’.To find out more information and participate please visit www.blanketearth.net.
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Carnival Fireworks Venue: Riverfront Time: 8pm Internationally renowned display company Walk the Plank will amaze and astound with their 15-20 minute spectacular firework display, backed up with a stunning soundtrack and visual images. The culmination of the celebrations will be a spectacle of amazing artistry in the river. Prepare to be amazed! Don’t forget to return to Guildhall Square after the fireworks to be entertained by one of Ireland’s finest tribute bands the Killers of Leon.
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Bewitching Hallowe’en Parties & Entertainment City Hotel Official launch of Gay McIntyre, Linley Hamilton Album Date: Thursday, October 27th Time: 8:30pm The launch of the new album from two of our great jazz musicians plus live entertainment.
Tower Hotel Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Evening Date: Monday, October 31st Time: 8pm Music by Ballroom Blitz, fancy dress and a special Hallowe’en restaurant menu.
City Hotel Hallowe’en Ball & Big Band Night Date: Monday, October 31st Venue: Corinthian Ballroom Time: 9pm Admission: £15 A great night of entertainment and dancing with music from the Mindbenders plus DJ’s. Admission can’t be guaranteed after 11pm.
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Carry on Screaming Date: Saturday, October 29th Venue: Beech Hill Country House Hotel Time: 7.30pm Admission: £39.95 per person (Includes three course dinner, show and Hallowe’en disco). Murder comes to Beech Hill Country House Hotel in the ‘Carry On’ style so your three-course dinner will be heavily seasoned with mayhem and belly laughs. And there’s more than a chance you’ll end up being the star of the show. Afterwards join the cast at a Hallowe’en disco.
In Your Space Presents: The Dressiest Party in Town Da Funk Asylum Monday, October 31st - 8pm till late St. Columbs Hall - Downstairs Ballroom It’s Close to Midnight, There’s something evil lurking in the dark, You try to scream but DISCO drowns the sounds before you make it. A last chance to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight. FUNKY DISCO BEATS ADM £8
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Traffic, Car Parking & Event Information The Family Carnival Zone The Family Friendly Carnival Zone will start at Fletcher Avenue and continue along the Foyle Walkway along the Quay and the Council and DOE car parks, Guildhall Square and Waterloo place. Please note that the law does not allow you to drink alcohol in the street anywhere within the city centre. If you do so, your alcohol can be seized and you can be reported to court and fined up to £5000. Tune into BBC Radio Foyle and Q120.9FM from 3pm on October 31st for updates on traffic and car parking information. Carnival Information Telephone: (028) 7137 6545. Emergency Route will be coned and signed with “Parking not permitted” enforced by the PSNI. Taxis: The Taxi Association will operate from temporary taxi stands: Orchard House and The Diamond. For all your Taxis needs, call the Taxis Company on 028 71262626
Westbank Car Parking: Bridge Street, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway, Lawrence Hill, Magee Campus, Quayside, Society Street and William Street. East Bank Car Parking: Alfred Street, Bond’s Hill, Distillery Brae, Railway Station, St Columb’s Park including the Weather Pitch, Simpsons Brae Spencer Road and Waterside Health Centre. First Aid: There will be a temporary First Aid unit located at the Guildhall Street and ambulances will be situated at the City Hotel, Foyle Street, Lower Clarendon Street and Council Offices. Meeting Point: This will be signed for Council Offices, Strand Road and Kingslink Road. Public Toilets: Adjacent to Victoria Market car park (side of BT Building).
Disabled Access: there will a section for use at the main stage at Guildhall Square. Drop-off point is the lay-by adjacent to Guildhall Square.
Parade commences: at 7pm and ends approximately 7.45pm. To accommodate the crowds and Carnival parade several roads within the city will be temporarily closed from 5.30pm. Alternative routes will be available at this time.
The Carnival’s Taxis Supplier, just call 028 71262626
Carnival Care Campaign Watch out for our Carnival Care information which is available on our website, www.derrycity.gov.uk/care. Follow our guidelines and enjoy Hallowe’en safely and sensibly. 25
You’re Invited to a Party! Enjoy fabulous live music, magical entertainment, haunted tours, the colourful Carnival Parade, spectacular fireworks display and much more. So book a room, don a costume and celebrate Europe’s greatest Hallowe’en fest around Ireland’s most historic walls.
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Accommodation Specials 3* Ramada Da Vinci’s Hotel Culmore Road, t: (028) 7127 9111, www.davincishotel.com 2 Nights B&B + 1 evening meal from £119.00pps (2 kids under 12 yrs stay free and pay for any meals). From £100.00 room only (2 kids under 12 yrs can stay free when sharing).
4* Tower Hotel Butcher Street, t: (028) 7137 1000, www.towerhotelderry.com 1 night BB & 2 tickets for the Halloween Ball, £61.45pps (price includes B&B for two people including tickets to their spectacular Halloween ball. Arrival drinks at 8pm, music by Hard to Handle followed by the resident DJ, best dressed contest and amazing drinks promotions all night long!
3* Best Western White Horse Hotel Clooney Road, t: (028) 71860606, www.whitehorsehotel.biz 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus entry into Halloween Ball - £99.00pps. 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast plus entry into Halloween Ball - £120.00pps. Halloween Ball Saturday, October 30th. Arrival drinks at 7.00pm followed by 4-course banquet and music by Leeroy Brown!
4* Hastings Everglades Hotel Prehen Road, t: (028) 7132 1066, www.hastingshotels.com 1 night B&B £42.50pps / £60.00 single occupancy. 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal £97.50pps / £136.00 single occupancy. 1 night B&B + 1 evening meal and £10 voucher for Foyleside Shopping Centre £55.00pps / £80.00 single occupancy.
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4* City Hotel Derry Queen’s Quay Derry BT48 7AS, T: (028) 71365800, www.cityhotelderry.com 2 nights Bed & full Irish Breakfast with dinner on one evening in Thompsons Restaurant and 2 tickets to the Halloween Ball (October 31st) - £135.00pps. 3 nights Bed & full Irish breakfast with dinner on two evenings in Thompsons Restaurant and 2 tickets to the Halloween Ball (October 31st) - £190.00pps. *Please note 3 night offer to be taken between October 29th - November 2nd.
4* Beech Hill Country House Hotel 32 Ardmore Road, t: (028) 71349279, www.beech-hill.com 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal. Sunday – Thursday from £89.00pps. Weekends from £120.00pps.
3* Waterfoot Hotel Caw Roundabout BT47 6TB, t: (028) 7134 5500, www.waterfoothotel.com 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal from £75.00pps. Room only £60.00.
4* Radisson Blu SAS Roe Park Resort Roe Park, Limavady BT499LB. t: (028) 7772 2222, www.radissonroepark.com From Sun, October 24th to Thurs, October 27th – any 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal £114.00pps. Fri, October 28th & Sat 29th October or Sat 29th & Sun 30th October – 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal £154.00pps. From Mon, October 31st to Thurs, November 3rd - any 2 nights B&B + 1 evening meal £99.00pps.
2* Derry City Travelodge 22 Strand BT48 7AB, t: (028) 7127 1271, www.travelodge.ie Saturday, October 30th £70.00 per room. Sunday, October 31st £99.00 per room. Rooms sleep up to 3 adults.
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At A Glance Friday 28th October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
10am – 2pm
Creatures Great & Small
Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen
028 7134 2100
2pm – 4pm
Spooky Arts & Crafts for Families
Tower Museum
028 7137 2411
5 – 7pm
Creepy Quest
Creggan Country Park
028 7136 3133
6pm
Deadly Derry City Ghostly Walking Tours
28 Craft Village
028 7136 7000
6pm & 8pm
Free Family Friendly Hallowe’en Tours
Java, Ferrquay Street
028 7127 1996
8pm
Hallowe’en Ghost Stories
The Playhouse
028 7126 8027
8pm – 10pm
The Park After Dark
Creggan Country Park
028 7136 5151
Saturday 29th October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
9am – 7pm
Mask Making Workshops & Skeleton Hunt
Foyleside Shopping Centre (Also on 30th and 31st October)
028 7137 7575
9am – 7pm
Nightmare Manor Haunted House
Richmond Centre (Also on 30th and 31st)
028 7126 0525
10am – 4pm
Walled City Hallowe’en Market
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
10am – 4pm
Hallowe’en at Barrontop Farm
Barrontop Farm (Also on 028 7139 8649 30th and 31st October)
11am – 3pm
Hallowe’en Multi-Sports Fun Days
St. Columb’s Park
028 7136 1566
1pm, 2:45pm & 4:15pm
Once Upon a Time
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
The Butterfly and the Caterpillar
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
2.15pm & 4.15pm
Bruce Airhead Show
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1pm – 5pm
Hall of Horrors
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Detectives of the Deep
Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen
028 7134 2100
2pm – 4pm
Ghostly Tales in the Workhouse Museum
Workhouse Museum
028 7131 8328
1pm – 4pm
Spooky Arts & Crafts For Families
Tower Museum
028 7137 2411
2pm, 3:30pm & 4pm
The Praying Mantas
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
2:15pm, 3:15pm & 4pm
The Heron – An Eye Catching Gentle Giant
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
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Saturday 29th October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:15pm
Short Ships – Ancient Mariners Lost in Time and Place
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
6pm
Deadly Derry City Ghostly Walking Tours
28 Craft Village
028 7136 7000
6pm & 8pm
Free Family Friendly Hallowe’en Tours
Java, Ferrquay Street
028 7127 1996
8pm
All Souls Night Production
The Playhouse
028 7126 8027
8pm
Carry On Screaming
Beech Hill Country House Hotel
028 7134 9279
Sunday 30th October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
12pm – 6pm
Walled City Hallowe’en Market
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
1pm – 4pm
Spooky Arts & Crafts for Families
Tower Museum
028 7137 2411
1pm, 2:45pm & 4:15pm
Once Upon a Time
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1pm – 5pm
Hall of Horrors
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7131 3955
1pm – 5pm
Teenage Spooks Culture Stage
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
1pm – 6pm
Mask Making Workshops & Skeleton Hunt
Foyleside Shopping Centre
028 7137 7575
1pm – 6pm
Nightmare Manor Haunted House
Richmond Centre
028 7126 0252
1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
The Butterfly and the Caterpillar
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
2pm – 3:30pm
Paddy Nash & the Happy Enchiladas
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
2pm, 3:30pm & 4pm
The Praying Mantas
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
2.15pm & 4.15pm
Bruce Airhead Show
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
2:15pm, 3:15pm & 4pm
The Heron – An Eye Catching Gentle Giant Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:15pm
Short Ships – Ancient Mariners Lost in Time and Place
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
5:30pm
Hallowe’en Ghost Stories & Spooky Supper
Beech Hill Hotel
028 7134 9279
6pm
Deadly Derry City Ghostly Walking Tours
28 Craft Village
028 7136 7000
6pm & 8pm
Free Family Friendly Hallowe’en Tour
Java, Ferryquay Street
028 7127 1996
Monday 31st October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
9am – 6pm
Mask Making Workshops & Skeleton Hunt
Foyleside Shopping Centre
028 7137 7575
9am – 6pm
Nightmare Manor Haunted House
Richmond Centre
028 7126 0252
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Monday 31st October 2011 Time
Activity
Venue
Tel No
10:30am, 11:15am & 12pm
It’s Zoo Scary!
Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen
028 7134 2100
11am – 3pm
Hallowe’en Multi-Sports Fun Days
Templemore Sports Complex
028 7136 1566
11am – 4pm
Tall Tales, Myths, Legends and Stories
An Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
028 7126 4132
12pm – 4pm
Spooky Arts & Crafts for Families
Tower Museum
028 7137 2411
1pm – 5pm
Hall of Horrors
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1.15pm, 3.15pm
Something Wicked this Way Comes
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1pm – 5pm
Teenage Spooks Culture Stage
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
1pm, 2.45pm, 4.15pm
Once Upon a Time
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm
The Butterfly and the Caterpillar
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
2 – 4pm
Ghostly Tales in the Workhouse Museum
Workhouse Museum
028 7131 8328
2pm – 6pm
A Walk on the Wild Side
Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen
028 7134 2100
2.15pm & 4.15pm
Bruce Airhead Show
St. Columb’s Hall
028 7137 6545
3:30pm & 4:30pm
The Heron – An Eye Catching Gentle Giant Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
4pm & 5pm
The Praying Mantas
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
4pm – 10pm
Hallowe’en Main Stage
Guildhall Square
028 7137 6545
Paul Casey (4pm), Her Majesty & the Wolves (6pm) & The Killers of Leon (8.30pm)
4:15pm & 5:15pm
Short Ships – Ancient Mariners Lost in Time and Place
Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place
028 7137 6545
5pm
Deadly Derry City Ghostly Walking Tours
28 Craft Village
028 7136 7000
7pm
Screening of ‘Dead Silence’
Nerve Centre
028 7126 0562
7pm
Carnival of Lights Parade
Derry City Council Car-park
028 7136 5151
8pm
The Vampire Strikes Back!
The Playhouse
028 7126 8027
8pm
Live Music from Ballroom Blitz, Fancy Dress & Halloween Menu
Tower Hotel
028 7137 1000
8pm
Da Funk Asylum
St. Columb’s Hall
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8pm
Carnival Fireworks
The Riverfront
028 7136 5151
8:30pm
Screening of ‘I Saw The Devil’
The Nerve Centre
028 7126 0562
9pm
Hallowe’en Ball
City Hotel
028 7136 5800
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Come and join the spookiest spectacle of all, and have the time of your life in Derry-Londonderry Check out our full event listing at www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween Email: halloween@derrycity.gov.uk Event line: (028) 71376545 (048 from Republic of Ireland)
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/2 1 1 0 2 r fo t u o k o lo Events to
Christmas Light Switch, Guildhall Square 16th November 2011 Guildhall Craft Fair, 18th – 20th November 2011 Mayors Christmas Choral events, December 2011 St Patricks Day Spring Carnival, 17th March 2012 City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, 3rd May – 7th May 2012 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Early July 2012
For an update listing of what’s happening in the city visit www.whatsonderrylondonderry.com
This document is available upon request in a number of formats and ethnic languages. For further information telephone (028) 7136 5151 textphone: (028) 7137 6646 or email: equality@derrycity.gov.uk