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BBC’s Wild Week Live coming from WWT Castle Espie in May
WWT Castle Espie is set to become the centre piece of a BBC Northern Ireland week-long broadcast event called Wild Week Live. The TV and radio extravaganza taking place at the end of May, which will celebrate the rich wildlife resident around Northern Ir
3 May 2011
Kate Mitchell
Nature in graphic detail A stunning photographic exhibition will open at the Graffan Gallery, at Castle Espie Wetland Centre, outside Comber in County Down, on Saturday 14 May and run until Monday 31 May 2011. Featured artist, Kate Mitchell will bring an
21 April 2011
There is no such thing as an ugly duckling!
There is no such thing as an ugly duckling at WWT Castle Espie Come for an eggstra special day out and support conservation WWT Castle Espie is inviting parents in Northern Ireland to treat their families to a day out with a difference this Easter. Spring
19 April 2011
All island first for wildlife art
Castle Espie’s Graffan Gallery, Ireland’s only environmental art space, is hosting an exhibition which will bring together the art world’s Irish wildlife painters. Running from Saturday 17 September to Sunday 2 October 2011, the exhibition will be a
12 April 2011
Royal Ulster Academy at the Graffan Gallery
As part of the Royal Ulster Academy’s (RUA) aim to engage with the broader public, a select number of Academy members will exhibit at the Graffan Gallery from the 22 April to the 8 May 2011. The exhibition focuses on two-dimensional works which incorpor
12 April 2011
Relaxation in store at sanctuary
Long connected with water, the conservation of wetlands and the importance of retaining inner tranquility through the natural environment, Castle Espie Wetland Centre, outside Comber, is the ideal platform to welcome a unique one day event for women, offe
29 March 2011
Giant Easter bunny hunt at Castle Espie
This Easter is guaranteed to be fun-packed at Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber. Join the centre’s family-focused events and get on the roll as the season changes to spring. This year’s giant Easter bunny hunt along with festive craft session
29 March 2011
Moments with mama!
Just in time for Mother’s Day, six Hawaiian Geese (nene) chicks have hatched at Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber in County Down. The birds are part of the centre’s captive collection, which is the largest anywhere in Ireland. To mark this im
29 March 2011
Seacourt print workshop exhibition
Artists from Bangor-based Seacourt Print Workshop (SPW) will exhibit a range of original prints themed around the environment at The Graffan Gallery between Saturday 12 to Sunday 27 March. Established in 1981 by Jean Duncan and Margaret Arthur, SPW has gr
24 February 2011
Province’s schools get eco-creative!
Young creative types out there are certainly concerned about conservation. That’s official after a record number of entries were received for the Castle Espie Wetland Centre’s EcoArt 1d-3d competition. Based on four categories; renewables, wetlands an
19 February 2011
Dappled things
Dappled Things, an exhibition of paintings by Betty Christie will run at the Graffan Gallery, Castle Espie, from Saturday 19 February to Sunday 6 March 2011. Betty Christie’s childhood was spent in the countryside, outside Limavady. She came to Belfast,
19 February 2011
Your wetland needs you!
Castle Espie Wetland Centre, outside Comber is currently recruiting for new volunteers. If you fancy embarking on something new in 2011 and are interested in wildlife, wetlands, history and people there are vacancies in administration, marketing, events,
12 January 2011
Hail the fisherman
The Graffan Gallery at Castle Espie Wetland Centre outside Comber in County Down, is the venue for Hail The Fisherman, (29 January – 13 February), a collection of work by Irish painter Cliona Fox. Primarily a painter, Dublin-based Cliona regularly under
12 January 2011