35 stars from Emmerdale to take Belfast by storm for fun packed day in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust

35 stars from Emmerdale to take Belfast by storm for fun packed day in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust

The Emmerdale cast is descending on Belfast this Saturday 7^th June for a day of family entertainment at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

This is a totally unique charity event where 35 members of the Emmerdale cast will be taking part in a hugevariety of fundraising activities with members of the public. Visitors will be given the chance to meet the cast members and join them in a range of exciting activities from the Emmerdale Golf Classic to abseiling down Cultra Quarry, a 5k Fun Run to a 10k Family Bike Ride, and even 5-a-side Football. There will be food, shopping, entertainments and displays, a fashion show, strongman world record attempts, sponsored hymn singing in the church, autographs, model aeroplanes, battle re-enactments, all the fun of the fair and much more besides as well as the magnificent family attractions found at the museum already. There will even be cast members taking class in the school and a real live Emmerdale farm, as well as the Emmerdale Go Loopy Aircraft Challenge, the Royal Artillery Gun Race, run by the Army and an Army Inflatable Assualt Course, continuing all day.

The U105 Road Show in the town centre will host a special Emmerdale memorabilia charity auction with bids starting from just £1. Whiskey tasting in the Woolpack pub, high teas in the tearoom with the stars and a specially filmed episode of Emmerdale never seen before will be shown in the museum theatre.

Emmerdale’s Eric Pollard, actor Chris Chittell said: “We’re all really excited about doing this – it’s going to be a fantastic day for everyone. I’m particularly looking forward to the Inflatable Assault Course! And I’m really pleased as always to be supporting the Anthony Nolan Trust – their work saves so many lives - I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun on their behalf!”

The Anthony Nolan Trust takes back lives from leukaemia by providing lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant. Since 1974 they have helped to give over 5,000 children and adults a new chance of life thanks to the support of companies and individuals willing to give their help. They heavily rely on events such as this to fund their lifesaving work and encourage people to join the bone marrow register.

There has been a huge support from local companies and individuals alike for this event. Without their support The Anthony Nolan Trust wouldn’t be able to save the lives of youngsters such as six year old Georgia Cocking from Lisburn. Her mum, Debbie, explained what a life changing difference her donor made: “Georgia was only four and a half when she was diagnosed. We were absolutely devastated – I was constantly terrified that the next time she went to sleep she wouldn’t wake up. The feeling when they said they had a match for a bone marrow transplant was out of this world – we knew it was Georgia’s best chance for survival. It’s going well now – she’sregained her rosy cheeks which is great to see – I can’t put into words how brilliant it feels. Without people joining the bone marrow register Georgia might well not be here – I’d encourage everyone to join.”

Getting there

The stars arrive in style for their grand entrance at 10am. Early arrival is essential to avoid disappointment as large volumes of traffic are expected. There is no parking on site.

N I Railways: Cultra Rail halt is a short walk from the museum and N I Railways will be operating extra shuttle services on the Bangor Line for the event.

NB Cultra station is not fully accessible, however a shuttle service will be operation to help those with mobility issues travel from the halt to the venue. Limited disability parking will be made available at the Museum to permit holders only.

Ulsterbus: Operates a frequent service (B2) to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum.

Park n Ride: Convenient park and ride services will be in operation from Bangor & Holywood on the day as there will be no parking available at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.