Dear colleagues and friends,

This week the team are pleased to highlight a number of fantastic virtual ideas and experiences brought to you from Northern Ireland. This is the 8th edition of our newsletter but for those of you who have not had a chance to delve into what Northern Ireland has to offer yet, all of our previous newsletters are available here.

At a time when it seems everyone is hosting or taking part in quizzes Visit Belfast has published the Big Belfast Quiz. With a virtual opportunity to see Belfast after the quiz, we are certain it will provide inspiration for your next visit. Thinking about visits to Northern Ireland, no trip would be complete without a tour of the North West. With Visit Derry you can now explore the most famous sites of Derry-Londonderry, the second most populous city back home. For some entertainment the Big Telly Company in partnership with the Riverside Theatre presents EM Forster’s The Machine Stops, while for something more active, The Roe Valley Arts and Culture Centre has launched a ‘Movement Month’ programme providing you with a range of movement and fitness ideas.

Looking forward to next week, like all good publications, we have decided to have guest editors! Look out for the newsletter when our Policy and Events Assistants Julia Volkmar and Danielle Brady will be taking over the reins. We hope you enjoy the selection and that you and your loved ones are safe and well. As always, do not hesitate to get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Lynsey Moore, Director.

The Machine Stops with Big Telly Theatre Company

Big Telly Theatre Company in partnership with The Riverside Theatre and Ulster University present ‘The Machine Stops’ by EM Forster on Saturday 6 June 2020 at 3pm and Sunday 7 June 2020 at 7:30pm. In association with The Marketplace Theatre Armagh, The Portico of Ards, Newry, Mourne and Down DC this is Big Telly's third show made entirely in isolation and performed via Zoom.

Explore Derry-Londonderry Virtually

Take a virtual tour of Derry~Londonderry’s most iconic visitor attractions. Discover the 400-year-old City Walls, the Guildhall, the Peace Bridge, the Derry Girls’ Mural and much more.

Watch videos and discussions to discover more about one of Northern Ireland’s great cities.

Test Your Knowledge about Belfast

Find out how much you really know about Belfast with Visit Belfast's Big Belfast Quiz.

At the end of the quiz there is an opportunity to explore the city and its landmarks so you can be prepared for your next visit to Belfast.

Join in with Movement Month

The Roe Valley Arts and Culture Centre in Limavady Town has launched a ‘Movement Month’ programme this June. The Centre partnered with Echo Echo Dance Company to produce movement and fitness ideas that you could introduce into your day.

Next to that, there are creative activities and a page dedicated to kids’ movement.

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