Mentoring activity ideas
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Arts & Entertainment
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Cinema
Who doesn’t love a night at the cinema? Why not try the VIP seats at Movie House Cinemas available Cityside (Yorkgate), Glengormley and Maghera. VIP seats are super comfy electric reclining seats and they don’t cost any extra.
You could also support independent cinemas like the Strand Arts Cinema and QFT for a range of alternative films.
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Theatre
Some small theatres will give free or discounted tickets when they hear you are involved with macs. You can also get cheap tickets if you book early.
The Lyric
The MAC
Theatre at the Mill
Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts -
Stranded
A Friday show in the Strand Arts Centre that might be a gig or a comedy show or a play or something similar.
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Late Night Art
When all the art galleries in the city are open from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month.
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Street Art Walking Tour
Every Sunday at 12pm in the Cathedral Quarter (run by Seedhead Arts).
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Free
Real Sketchy
A drawing event in the Black Box (run by Seedhead Arts) on the first Thursday of the month.
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Mourne Creative
A unique opportunity to learn a new skill in the Mournes and take home your own product.
Get Active / Days Out
We live in such beautiful country, so why not get outdoors and enjoy it.
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Free
Walking & Hiking
- Divis & Black Mountain
- Helens bay/Crawfordsburn walk
Cavehill - Island hill walk
- Strangford Lough – an excellent view point for bird watching
- Silent Valley
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Sports
Yoga
Gym – private gyms usually allow a ‘visitor’ for free occasionally or give a one day free trial
Swim – public leisure centres are happy to encourage folk with free passes.
Go Karting
Bowling
Play PoolGoogle for your nearest venues.
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Free
Streamvale Farm
Northern Ireland’s only open dairy farm with family-friendly demonstrations. Season pass available to borrow from our main office for free entry.
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Free
Newgrange
A prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, located 8 kilometres west of Drogheda on the north side of the River Boyne.
Food & Drink
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Free
Picnic
Have a picnic in a park or at a beach and enjoy the fresh air.
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Free
Dock Café
A donation based café in Titanic Quarter, Belfast. The amount you pay is up to you. You can even bring your own food.
MACS Activities
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Free
Muddy Paws
Volunteer at Muddy Paws for the afternoon with young person. Contact Trevor for more information.
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Free
MACS Events
Keep an eye out on this website for events that are opened to young people and volunteers.
Make a Suggestion
Send us your ideas for mentoring activities and we will add to the list.