Shortly after John Peel's death, this graffiti mural in his tribute appeared under a bridge in East Belfast.
Then, this happened.
But as of today, thanks to Movs & Deno TDS, it's back and looking class! Wonderful news.
If you're from Northern Ireland you knew the comedy character May McFettridge years before Mrs Brown's Boys ever appeared. She's a national treasure and this year marks 25 years of her appearance as the dame in the yearly Grand Opera House, Belfast, Pantomime.
In celebration the BBCNI website has tracked down the posters from each year, but are missing some of them from the early 90s. Could you help? Click through to see the whole gallery, and to contact them if you have the old programs by any chance.
I went to this one, the year means I must have been 14. I remember May throwing packets of Cadbury's buttons into the audience.
A very fresh-faced Julian Simmons
Tonight Michael & I giddily attended the launch of Europe's biggest trampoline park, in South Belfast. The We Are Vertigo adventure park already boasts indoor skiing, a Swiss chalet themed soft play area and lots of clip & climb, as well as a huge indoor zip wire.
Their newest addition is their massive trampoline adventure centre, and we went along to try it out this evening.
My son bounced for about 90 minutes solidly. There are jousting areas, dodgeball courts, stunt areas and square feet of just good old trampolines. I even popped on the special trampoline socklets & gave it a go, although my M.E. is going to make me regret that in the morning!
The park opens to the public tomorrow, 19th December, and if bouncing isn't for you, there is a spacious cafe both on the ground floor, and overlooking the bouncing area so you can keep an eye on little ones. I would imagine Vertigo will be quite busy over the Christmas period, but you can book your session online to ensure entrance and avoid disappointment.
Monday 24November th: 7.00pm, Foyle Theatre, Strand Rd Campus
North West Regional College’s Foyle Hair & Beauty Academy presents STEAM PUNK - a mesh of Victoriana and modern machinery, mixed with a futuristic twist. For months Level 3 hairdressing students within the Foyle Hair & Beauty Academy have been developing styles for this one off catwalk show, which will be complemented by performances from NWRC’s very own talented drama students.
The retro-futuristic looks will be showcased during a stunning catwalk show, and for the first time, NWRC Barbering students will be styling models for the show. The event follows hot on the heels of Derry’s first Fashion Fest and tickets for the event cost just £3 per person and always sell out so early booking is advised. To book your tickets contact Liz January on 028 7127 6311.
There's been a lot of buzz on Facebook this week in various groups about the opening of Bangor's first proper burrito bar. Mex Elketo, newly opened at the services on the Rathgael Road has the fast, Mexican food experience that until now was only available a half hour drive away in Belfast.
Elketo is a healthy alternative to a regular takeaway, with slow cooked, pulled meats, nutritious beans & peppers and lots of fresh salsa. Their classic burrito is quite the belly buster, and it's up to you how spicy you dare go.
Is it just me who wishes they could get a big spoon and just eat all that fresh, colourful corn salsa?
As well as burritos their menu offers tacos, sides like sweet potato fries, freshly made tortillas with nacho cheese, and my favourite the burrito bowl, which is a big tub of meat, rice, peppers and salsa.
To test out the menu my husband tried the pulled chicken burrito and made it super spicy. Their house chilli sauce will blow your socks off.
I can't handle the heat as well as Michael can, so I went for the taco chip. Healthy, low-fat sweet potato fries topped with pulled beef, cheese and salsa. Absolutely delicious and big enough to take two sittings to eat.
The sweet potato fries are a must try. Call into Mex Elketo any day between 11am and 8pm (hours will be lengthening soon) and befriend Elketo on Facebook to stay up to date with offers, news, competitions and to find out when their exclusive app launches. (Search 'Mex Elketo')
To celebrate the re-launch of Ground Espresso Bars’ two Belfast stores and the recent unveiling of their newest coffee blend, ‘Purple Dragon’, Ground will be hosting a family fun day in each Belfast store on Saturday 11October from 2pm – 4pm th.
Join the Ground team for a number of FREE activities including face painting, balloon modelling and Ground’s famous hot chocolate complete with whipped cream and marshmallows for the kids.
Mum and Dad can recharge over two speciality coffees for the price of one, prepared using Ground’s newest coffee blend, Purple Dragon – a unique blend of beans from Sumatra, Honduras and Ethiopia which promises to take your taste buds on a magical journey.
For more information on the Ground Espresso Bars Family Fun Day, visit www.facebook.com/groundespresso or www.twitter.com/groundespresso
Pony Cycles are galloping out the door already in time for Christmas 2014. The Northern Irish company who supply the bike/rocking horse hybrids say stocks are limited, so if your child has the grand request of a pony from Santa, make sure you're either buying, or joining the Pony Cycle Christmas Club and spreading the cost from this month.
For kids lucky enough to have a pony already, Pony Cycles have recently launched their Pony Pen Pals, encouraging children to write and share their Pony Cycle adventures.
Each letter received to the Stables receives a personalised reply from the Pony Cycle Team and a Pony Pen Pal stationary pack to encourage creativity.
So Pony Cycle parents why not encourage your kids on rainy days to get scribbling?
Forward all your Pen Pal letters to:
Pony Cycle Stables.
L’ Derry.
BT473YT
Saturday 4 October will see the multi award-winning 'Canteen' restaurant, located in the heart of the MAC, Belfast, kick-off a bountiful weeklong series of food and drink events to rival any in the city.
Sean McCann, Head Chef at Canteen at the MAC is pictured alongside award-winning guest chef, Joery Castel who will be holding a special Art of Food & Wine night, on Thursday 9th October.
Sharon Wright, director JRS Catering, explains:
“Saturday will kick start the week with our Craft Beer & Cider Tasting event which allows guests to sample the very best of these brews alongside some well matched food bites.
“On Saturday 11 October, we will be holding our ever-popular Coffee Brew Bar Masterclass which allows extensive coffee tasting allowing guests to discover brewing methods from the experts.
“And the absolute pinnacle of our Belfast Restaurant Week celebrations will be our extra special Art of Food & Wine night, held on Thursday 9th October where Sean McCann, Head Chef at Canteen alongside award-winning guest chef, Joery Castel will cook up a culinary storm.
For further information on Canteen at the MAC, including menus and photo gallery please visit themaclive.com/foodanddrink or call 028 9023 5053 to make a booking or enquiry.
As heard on BBC Radio 6's Lauren Laverne Show.
