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73www.derryvisitor.com72info@derryvisitor.com events in the citySeptember 2008Ireland’s North West DancingChampionshipsOne of the North West’s leadingIrish Dancing Competitions forfurther information contactMillennium Forum.T: (028) 7126 44555-14 Sept 2008Magners Big TickleComedy FestivalThe Big Tickle is NorthernIreland's largest comedyfestival and hosts agalaxy of comedy starsfrom around the globe.This year's festival willtickle everyone's fancyand promises to be thebest yet! For furtherinformationT: (028) 7126 8027www.thebigtickle.com13 Sept 2008Gee’s Waterside Half-MarathonThe long established WatersideHalf-Marathon – for furtherinformation please contact StColumb's Park Leisure Centre toregister.T: (028) 7134 394113 Sept 2008Eglinton Annual ShowThis annual show is a great familyday out and not to be missed.T: (028) 7181 022213-14 Sept 2008European Heritage Open DaysA unique opportunity to see someof Northern Ireland’s finesthistoric buildings.www.ehsni.gov.uk25-28 Sept 2008Wall2Wall FestivalThe Wall2Wall Festival iscrammed full of the best ofinternational music. Following thesuccess of last year's "FiddleFest"this years event called "SongFest"will feature performances by theworld's finest voices fromclassical singers to singersongwriters.T: (028) 7137 5550www.music55-7.com3 Oct 2008Foyleside Fashion EventShowcasing all the hottest trendsfor Autumn/Winter 2008, this isan event not to be missed by allfashionistas.www.foyleside.co.uk29 Oct - 1 Nov2008Banks OfThe FoyleHallowe’enCarnivalThe originaland bestHallowe'enfestival featuring a four dayprogramme of events including atop class carnival parade andfireworks display on the 31stOctober. Highlights includeGhostbustours, the HauntedHouse at Foyleside and muchmore.T: (028) 7137 6545www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween30 Oct - 2 Nov 2008An Comhdhail Ulster IrishDancing ChampionshipsVenue: Millennium Forum& St Columb’s Hall.www.irishdancingorg.comNovember 2008Foyle Film FestivalThe biggest Film Festival inNorthern Ireland not to bemissed. For further informationT: (028) 7126 7432www.foylefilmfestival.comNovember 2008Crafts in the CityThe premier showcase for craftsin the north. This annual eventcelebrates the cream of Irish craftand features a host ofdistinguished craft designers andmakers. For further informationT: (028) 7136 515119 Nov 2008ChristmasIlluminations -The BigSwitch-onMAIN PERFORMANCEVENUES:Millennium ForumBox Office T: (028) 7126 4455www.millenniumforum.co.ukThe Playhouse TheatreBox Office T: (028) 7126 8027 orwww.derryplayhouse.co.ukThe Nerve CentreBox Office T: (028) 7126 0562 orwww.nerve-centre.org.ukThe Waterside TheatreBox Office T: (028) 7131 4000 orwww.watersidetheatre.comPlease note that informationprovided was correct at time ofgoing to print.Please confirm details in advance.For up to date information onevents check out our websitewww.derryvisitor.comWALLED CITY ANDCONTINENTAL MARKETSOn the following Saturday’sthroughout the year2 & 16 February1 & 15 March3-5 April Continental19 April3 & 17 May7 & 21 June5 & 19 July2 & 16 August6 & 20 September4 & 18 October23-26 October Continental22 November6 & 20-21 DecemberMembers IndexPage Number / Member Listing68 3D Limos30 Abbey B&B30 Aberfoyle B&B18 About Ulster66 Airporter12 Amelia Earhart Centre27 An Grianan Hotel57 Ardmore Restaurant30 Ardtara Country House30 Arkle House B&B48 Austins Department Store61 Austins Quality TrainingServices52 Badger's Bar & Restaurant35 Ballydonaghy House31 Banks of the FaughanMotel15 Barrontop Fun Farm27 Bayview Hotel25 Beech Hill CountryHouse Hotel52 Ben & Jerry's Partnershop25 Best Western White HorseHotel57 Best Western White HorseHotel Bistro & Grill57 Bistro at the Tower49 Bookworm Bookshop58 Bound for Boston31 Braehead House B&B44 Brandywell Sports Centre44 Brooke ParkLeisure Centre52 Brown's Restaurant42 Brunswick Superbowl33 BT48 Apartotel52 Café Calm52 Café Louis14 Cairn Visitor Centre37 Calgach Centre27 Carlton Redcastle Hotel33 Cathedral Cottage61 City Centre Initiative25 City Hotel64 City of Derry Airport23 City of Derry Crystal43 City of Derry Golf Club25 City of Derry Travelodge16 City Sightseeing Bus Tours44 City Swimming Baths18 City Tours58 Clarendon Bar58 Collon Bar43 Creggan Country Park37 CW Events Management56 Dan’s Bar & Restaurant49 D Cooley Jewellers58 Delacroix Inn18 Derrybluebadgeguide.com35 Derry CityIndependent Hostel33 Derry Farm Cottages62 Derry Journal68 Derry Limos68 Derry Taxis18/37 Derry Visitor &Convention Bureau20 Derry Walls66 Desmond MotorsFord Rental14 Doagh Visitor Centre35 Dolce Vita Hostelmembers index