19th November – 19th December 2019
Christmas in the Causeway Coast & Glens 2020
Christmas in the Causeway Coast & Glens is going virtual! Join us from the warmth and comfort of your own home as we air pre-recorded switch-ons of the Christmas tree lights in a number of towns throughout the Borough.
We have a packed programme of festive activities, so get your glitter ready to get crafty with our Christmas craft demonstrations for adults and Children. Treat the family to some culinary delights with food demonstrations from the very talented Paula McIntyre. Listen to our fabulous storytellers tell Christmas children’s stories bespoke to our local area.
Where to watch:
Switch on dates:
Although the crowds we normally see at each town for our Christmas switch on events, will not get to enjoy the usual festivities this year, we hope families and people from all over the Borough will tune in together at home to watch our pre-recorded videos of town switch-ons!
Christmas Storytelling
All aboard the magical Christmas bus! Listen to a few special Christmas stories told by Madeline & Stephen to get you in the festive spirit!
Christmas Storytelling with Stephen
Round up your little elves and join Stephen as he recounts the story of the Ballymoney Shoemaker and the Elves!
WATCH ON 28/11/2020 @ 12PM
Christmas Storytelling with Madeline
Have you ever seen a reindeer on the merry-go-round at Barry’s Portrush? Madeline tells the story of how Rudolph saved the day!
WATCH ON 5/12/2020 @ 12PM
Christmas Storytelling with Stephen
Stephen takes us to the magical seaside town of Ballycastle as he tells the tale of the Glentaisie Christmas.
WATCH ON 12/12/2020 @ 12PM
Christmas Storytelling with Madeline
Madeline tells us the tale of how Christmas was nearly cancelled. What small thing could you do for a family member or friend to bring joy to them this Christmas?
WATCH ON 19/12/2020 @ 12PMFestive Food Demonstrations
Watch in amazement as Paula McIntyre turns some humble local ingredients into a full festive menu! A starter, main and dessert will be created with using our famed produce, which you can easily create at home with her demonstrations!
Festive Starter:
Paula cooks up a storm, as she shows us how to create this delicious festive starter with a local twist: A Northcoast Smokehouse smoked salmon salad with horseradish crema, beetroot, radish and Lacada dulse stout cracker, with Sperrin Farm herbs!
WATCH ON 07/12/2020 @ 2PMDownload recipe card
Seasonal Main:
A different take on the traditional Christmas Ham and accompaniments, using some wonderful local produce: Northcoast Smokehouse pepper, honey and Bushmills Whiskey glazed Seaview Farms ham, Broighter carrots roasted with rosemary butter, Galbraith potatoes roasted in Broighter Gold, and Corndale N’duja sprouts.
WATCH ON 08/12/2020 @ 2PMDownload recipe card
Christmassy Dessert:
Keep everyone sweet this Christmas! Get tips from Paula on how to create an alternative Christmassy pud, using local produce: Causeway Coffee Christmas Tiramisu , white chocolate, Bushmills spiced raisins (Artisan Pumpkin Spice) and chocolate sticks (Chocolate Manor garnish).
WATCH ON 09/12/2020 @ 2PMDownload recipe cardBuy featured products via Taste Causeway
Christmas Crafts
Local crafter, Lorna Kyle, provides two Christmas Craft demonstrations to keep everyone entertained this Christmas season! One for the kids, and one for the adults too
For Adults:
With a bit more time to decorate the house this year, and the growing need for us all to see everything sparkle and shine, let’s get your festive flair flowing as Lorna shows you how to craft some Christmas decorations.
WATCH ON 15/12/2020 @ 7PM
For Kids:
It’s time to get messy! Join Lorna Kyle of Just Jemima, from her crafty studio in Downhill Forest and make your own Christmas crafts. Will you put your own sprinkle of magic on top?
WATCH ON 18/12/2020 @ 4PM19th December
A Christmas Message from the Mayor
The Mayor joins Santa to deliver a Christmas message to Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council’s residents
WATCH ON 19/12/2020 @ 4PM