Mayor Cllr Brenda Stevenson.
Derry’s Mayor is to host a special special Family Fun Day in the Guildhall on Sunday next, 2 November.
Councillor Brenda Stevenson keep the Halloween festivities going when she welcomes local children to the historic building’s Main Hall, which will be transformed into a play area complete with bouncy castle, balloon models and face painting.
The free event is being held in aid of the Mayor of Derry’s two chosen charities, Something Special and Circle of Support for Autism Families.
Look ahead to the event, Cllr Stevenson said: “I’m really looking forward to meeting with some of our energetic younger citizens for what will be a fun-packed day at the Guildhall. It will be a great opportunity for local children to explore the newly restored building and find out a bit more about its colourful history and the city from our fantastic staff.
“While the event is free, I’m also hoping to raise some much needed funds on the day for my two chosen charities.
“I would invite all parents to bring their children along for the afternoon, join in the free activities, and support two extremely worthy local causes.”
Cllr Stevenson will be joined on the day by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse who will be handing out goodies and the family fun will continue all afternoon from 12.30pm until 4.30pm.
Children can enjoy a magical carousel ride at the entrance to the Guildhall before enjoying the indoor bouncy castle, face painting and balloon modelling.
As well as all the fun activities, families can enjoy the results of the extensive restoration work at the Guildhall, which has gone towards creating a new multifaceted tourism experience.
The Guildhall now boasts an interactive Tourist Information Point, a café area, and a new dedicated exhibition exploring how the Plantation has shaped our history.
The event is free and is the first in a series of opportunities for families to see more of the city’s museums and public buildings throughout November.
The Tower Museum will host a series of free open days every Sunday taking place on November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
The Museum currently houses some fascinating exhibitions charting the history of the city and the region, including the Story of Derry and Armada exhibitions, and a special Maritime Exhibition, and opening hours are from 10.00am – 5.30pm.
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