PORTICO Blog

From the international choral sensation Sjaella or exquisite Calidore Quartet to the inimitable Red Priest, we've got an enviable season of classical awesomeness!

Health & Safety work on the slipways in both Strangford & Portaferry is taking place which has required the cancellation of the CAR FERRY Service until the 18th November. There is a replacement DAYTIME ONLY PASSENGER SERVICE in operation. 

Last Friday we devoted an evening to thanking all our lovely volunteers and friends for everything they do for Portico.

Now what would be a good way to do that? 

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle joined local community leaders in Portaferry on Saturday to launch a new festival celebrating Portaferry’s abundance of heritage - built, cultural and natural.

Our Early Birds choir came together with a few newbies for a special 'summer sing out social' at the weekend...

School's out for summer and we've got two opportunities for kids and young people under 18 years...

Announcing a new festival for Portaferry coming this September!

We were delighted to welcome a group from Peninsula Healthy Living to Portico this week.

How do you pay?

Did you know that the optimum speed for CPR is the rhythm of 'Nellie The Elephant'? You do now!

And if you don't know what Nellie The Elephant is then you may have veered away from TikTok by mistake ; ) 

On Saturday, First Aid trainer Diane Hollinger came to refresh our First Aid skills...