Fun for all the family at Stormont - Dodds

An action packed Bank Holiday Monday awaits families across Northern Ireland at a Family Fun Day in the Stormont Estate.

In aid of BBC Children in Need, the fun day on Monday 25 May offers a wealth of activities for the young and young at heart – from Punch & Judy shows and bouncy castles to giant slides and crazy golf.

Organised by the Department of Finance and Personnel’s Delivery and Innovation Division, the event will take place from 10am to 6pm.

Minister Nigel Dodds is encouraging families to come along and join in with all the fun.

Mr Dodds said: “Parents are always trying to come up with new ways to keep the children amused and entertained on Bank Holidays. This Family Fun Day at Stormont has something on offer for all ages to guarantee great family fun. There are puppet shows, penalty kick competitions and dog agility and heelwork to music displays. There is even the opportunity to meet Pudsey and have your photograph taken with him!”

Other attractions include displays by the NI Fire and Rescue Service, W5 and Exploris Aquarium as well as bungee trampolining, a climbing tower, face painting and a Sweet Tucker Trial, where children will have to guess the flavoured sweets whilst blindfolded. There will even be some musical entertainment, a few MLA's will be singing and the winner and runner–up in this year’s NI Young Musician of Year competition will be playing for us inside Parliament Buildings, while outside, weather permitting, Dundonald Community Concert Band will entertain.

Vehicle entrance to the Stormont Estate will only be via Stoney Road. Visitors coming from the direction of the Ards Peninsula are asked to use the car park at Dundonald High School where park and ride facilities will be available. All visitors are asked to use the car parks provided and to park responsibly and legally.

Notes to Editors:

1. For more information log on to http://www.dfpni.gov.uk.
2. Media enquiries only to DFP Communications Office on 028 9052 7374 or 028 9052 27375. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
3. A photograph of Finance Minister, Nigel Dodds with Pudsey Bear is available upon request by emailing dfp.pressoffice@dfpni.gov.uk.