Applications are sought from Taste Ards & North Down members who meet a set brief and criteria (attached below) whch have been issued specifically for the Love Your Food Show. Applicants are advised to read this document and understand their commitments before applying.
Applicants will be expected to contribute fully to the promotion of Ards and North Down as a food and drink destination and play an active part in the concurrent activities planned throughout the final two weeks...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council would love to hear your opinion about the Star Gazing event at Burr Point on Friday 1st September 2023.
This questionnaire should take no more than 5 minutes of your time.
Any data you give will only be used for the purposes of improving future events. It will not be shared with anyone else under any circumstances.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council would love to hear your opinion on Dine at the Dock in Portavogie on Friday 1st September 2023.
This questionnaire should take no more than 5 minutes of your time.
Any data you give will only be used for the purposes of improving future events. It will not be shared with anyone else under any circumstances.
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In August 2023, Ards and North Down Borough Council hosted its 22nd Creative Peninsula festival in various venues and studios around the borough. This thriving annual event features Creative Peninsula Twilight Market in the Square, Open Studios, Exhibitions, Workshops, Demonstrations, and more!
As someone who booked a ticket(s), to attend a Creative Peninsula Professional Development Workshop with Tierna Byrne, we welcome your feedback through this short survey.
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After the merge of Community and Tourism Events and Festivals funding schemes, we want to hear how it worked for you. We welcome your honest feedback, the sole purpose of this is to enable us to make the Fund function the best for you.
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The Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Programme was welcomed by councils across Northern Ireland when it was introduced in 2020. The programme provided funding for the local authorities to carry out interventions in cities, towns and villages that would introduce measures to create a retail experience that was safe and welcoming while Covid-19 remained a risk.
The programme was delivered through a joined-up approach between the Department for Communities (DfC), Department for...More
The Covid-19 Recovery Revitalisation Programme was welcomed by councils across Northern Ireland when it was introduced in 2020. The programme provided funding for the local authorities to carry out interventions in cities, towns and villages that would introduce measures to create a retail experience that was safe and welcoming while Covid-19 remained a risk.
The programme was delivered through a joined-up approach between the Department for Communities (DfC), Department for...More
This form includes your 2023 membership submission and outline data collection that will assist tourism and economic development staff in planning our year ahead around festivals, events, themed weeks and the attendance of Taste AND at trade shows.
The benefits of membership vary across membership type. In general, we operate a 'local first' policy at food-related events and this means priority places and early registration for events and festivals. It's also means subsided training...More
You recently participated in an Employee Health and Wellbeing creative workshop. Please take a moment to complete this questionnaire and tell us about your experience.
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Ards and North Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) runs bike marking events with PSNI throughout the year.
The bike marking process
Bikes will be printed with a unique ID code and registered to the PSNI's database. This will take approximately 2 minutes.
It’s part of a PSNI crime prevention initiative to crackdown on bicycle thefts.
The aim of the PCSP is to engage and empower communities and develop solutions in partnership to tackle crime, fear of...More
Ards and North Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) runs trailer marking events with PSNI throughout the year.
The trailer marking process
Trailers will be printed with a unique ID code and registered to the PSNI's database. This will take approximately 5 minutes.
It’s part of a PSNI crime prevention initiative to crackdown on rural crime and farm vehicle thefts.
The scheme also encourages people to report any rural crimes or suspicions to...More
Creative Peninsula Twilight Market and Arts Night
Conway Square and Ards Arts Centre Newtownards
Fri 4 Aug, 4 - 9pm
Visit Creative Peninsula artists and makers who will be exhibiting, demonstrating, and selling their unique hand-crafted products in Conway Square for one-night only. With a selection of ceramics, textiles, print, paintings and mixed media on offer and a drop-in area for children’s arts and craft activity provided by Boom! Studios.
Live music throughout the...More
Bangor Chilli Fest Takes place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September. The event is planned to take place within the Walled Garden at Bangor Castle. The core focus of the event is to celebrate the local connection to chillies which ranges from the long history of growing of chillies in walled gardens, the success of local award-winning chilli producers at national level and a number of Bangor resturants serving international cuisine who win major awards.
Expressions of interest are...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
What impacts the development of your business? How do you access help when considering a new business venture, working as a sole trader or looking to grow and take on more staff? Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development Team would welcome your input to help shape the way we deliver services and what support we offer you on your business journey. Whether you are thinking about starting a business, already a sole trader or a business employing staff your opinion...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
You recently participated in Monday Football which is organised by Employee Health and Wellbeing Group. Please take a moment to complete the short questionnaire and give us some feedback.
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We are allowing dogs into the museum couryard on a trial basis until 30 June 2023.
We would like to know our visitors' opinions on dogs in the courtyard.
Please let us know if you would like them to be permitted permanently or not by partaking in this very short survey.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking a review of Village Action Plans across the Borough . The purpose of the review is to establish what the current priorities are for each of the local communities in our rural villages. This provides an opportunity for you to reflect on each of the actions within your plan, both to confirm their current status and to comment on how relevant they still are to the village. This process will also assist Council with the...More
Sign-up for the food and drink network meeting at 10am on 13 June 2023. Taking place at Hamilton Road Community Hub. 39 Hamilton Road, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 4LF.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council is undertaking public consultation for feedback on the proposed development of Greyabbey Community park and Walkway.
All hard copies can be posted to; Beverley Skillen, Assistant Regeneration Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council, SIGNAL Centre, 2 Innotec Drive. Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PD.
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Ards and North Down Borough Council has appointed Marin a Projects Ltd as the commercial operator procurement specialist for Bangor Marina and Harbour. In order to fully understand how the marina and harbour are used and understand any issues, the MPL team met and addressed a number of berth holders and contractors in Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex on Tuesday 9 May 2023. Following the meeting, MPL requested berth holders, marina and harbour users...More