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Bring your little ones to a free interactive storytelling session with themed activities based on a children's storybook this Saturday.

Taking place at Larne museum & Arts Centre from 10.30am - 11.30am.

Booking preferable. 

Suitable for age 4-11.

For more information, please contact Larne Museum & Arts Centre on T: 028 2826 2443 or e: marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

For further information click here.

It's the last weekend to catch the Lyric Theatre's production of Hansel & Gretel.

Join Hansel, his sister Gretel and a mischievous little mouse called Monty, as they tumble through their story book and into an enchanted forest of technicolour. Together with a host of woodland creatures they will take you on a magical journey to defeat the witch in her sweetie house.

Tara-Lynne O’Neill’s brand new telling of this classic tale is a spectacular adventure full of heart for all the family. It's a brand new original musical with amazing dancing, and unmissable songs by Katie Richardson.

Tickets are still available for Friday's performance at 5pm and Saturday at 12.30pm & 5pm.

Prices start from £12.50

For more information and to book click here.

Winter Greens Puff pie

Ingredients:

• I tbsp olive oil
• I onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Generous pinch of nutmeg
• 400 g mixed winter greens
• 200g mascarpone
• 30g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 320g puff pastry
• 1 egg, to glaze

Method:

•  Heat oven to 220C/180C fan / gas 6. 
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion with a pinch of salt and gently fry until softened, around 8-10 mins. 
• Stir in the garlic and nutmeg, cook for a minute, then add the greens along with a splash of water. 
• Stir until wilted, so around 3 mins, then stir in the mascarpone, parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Season well and tip the mixture into the base of a 20cm pie dish.
• Unroll the puff pastry and brush the edges of the pie dish with water. At this point, you can do what you want with the pastry – you could lattice it, crimp the edges, add decoration, or just stick it on as is. 
• Seal it to the edge of the pie dish, brush with the beaten egg and bake for 35 mins until risen and golden. 
• Allow to cool for 10 mins before serving.

Recycled Tin Can Windsocks

You’ll need:

• Clean recycled can/tin
• Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
• Glue
• Assorted ribbons
• Masking tape

Method:

1. Tip: Line the inside rim of the can with a layer or two of thick masking tape to avoid sharp edges.
2. Start by painting the can in colours of your choice.
3. Once the paint is dry, use glue to attach colourful ribbons to the bottom rim of the can. You can also add a ribbon to the top of the can for hanging.
4. Hang in area in your garden, by a door or at a window.

Ever fancied yourself as the next Shane Todd, Oscar Wilde or Shane McGowan? If not, you can still head to The Sunflower, Belfast this Saturday evening at 7pm to enjoy a colourful variety of expression and lived experiences.

Comedy, Poetry & Music is an ode to creativity and welcomes everyone to take part. 

Tickets are £6.13 via Eventbrite or £5 entry at the door.

For more info click here.