Silver Screenings: On Golden Pond (1981)
Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelseas new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.
Minors Club: Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 22nd February
1.30pm Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
The classic and beloved story from Dr. Seuss is now a CG animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the makers of the Ice Age films. An imaginative elephant named Horton (Jim Carrey) hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, which thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle! Jim Carrey and Steve Carell lead an all-star cast in bringing this wonderful family picture to life!
Free entry
Arts & Crafts workshop creating elephant masks, portraits, and pom pom trees!
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Minors Club: Encanto (2021)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 1st March
11.00am Encanto (2021)
EARLIER TIME!!
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Free entry
Workshop 1pm - Music and Arts & Crafts - Make an instrument and jam along with Kit on his ukulele! This time you CAN talk about Bruno!
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Silver Screenings: Airplane! (1980)
Airplane (1980)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screenings: 6th and 13th March
Spoof Comedy
Starring Leslie Nielsen, Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty. Ted Striker, a former pilot who has a fear of flying, finds himself burdened with the responsibility of landing a plane safely when most of the crew and passengers fall sick due to food poisoning.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible. Toilets a short distance away.
Lego animation workshop
Strand's pop-up at Connswater Shopping Centre
Saturday 18th January
10am - noon SOLD OUT
EXTRA DATE ADDED:
Saturday 8th March
10am - noon
£17 per child
age: 6+
These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for children to the colourful world of Lego animation!
The workshop will allow participants to make a complete animated Lego film on an iPad, using sound effects, visual effects, titles and lots of imagination!
Your child will learn to use special iPad apps and they will receive a copy of their film at the end of the session! They can bring their own Lego characters or use the ones supplied by us.
More info at https://www.candoacademy.co.uk/
Minors Club: Brave (2012)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 8th March
1.30pm Brave (2012)
Merida the impulsive and courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus and Queen Elinor, is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch, who grants her an ill-fated wish. Now, Merida must discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it's too late.
Celebrating International Women's Day & part of Belfast Children's Festival!
Free entry
2.30pm - A magical, hands-on workshop with Sally O'Dowd where creativity and imagination come to life! Kids will craft their "Willo the Wisps" — adorable, fluffy creatures floating in the air or dangling enchantingly from sticks.
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Sir Samuel Davidson and his amazing Sirocco Fans
Tuesday 11 March, 11am
Sir Samuel Davidson and his amazing Sirocco Fans, with guest speaker Eric Woods
FREE
As an East Belfast teenager Samuel Davidson sailed off to India to grow tea. Not satisfied with the very crude means of manufacturing the final product he applied himself to experiments which resulted in the invention of his famous, world beating "Sirocco" Fan. He established his own Belfast factory to manufacture these fans, which brought about great advances in Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning, applied in mines, underground railways, ships, factories, hotels, hospitals and other public buildings around the world and making himself and Belfast famous in doing so.
Local historian Eric Woods is currently writing a book on Sir Samuel Davidson and the Sirocco Works in East Belfast.
Part of our ‘Tuesday Talks’ programme: free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our pop-up venue at Connswater Shopping Centre. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Minors Club: FernGully The Last Rainforest (1992)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 16th March
1.30pm FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Deep in the heart of the forest awaits a paradise filled with tiny sprites, winged fairies, and tree spirits who all live in joyful harmony. But when humans threaten their home, one courageous sprite gives her all to save it. Featuring the voice talents of an all-star cast - including Robin Williams, Tim Curry, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong - FERNGULLY is a fantastical adventure into a world you’ll want to visit again and again!
Free entry
2.45pm - Arts & Crafts: FernGully is all about saving their forest, learn more & make eco-themed craft!
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Silver Screenings: Rio Grande (1950)
Rio Grande (1950)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screenings: 20th and 27th March
Western / Romance
Directed by John Ford starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and Ben Johnson.
A cavalry officer posted on the Rio Grande is confronted with murderous raiding Apaches, a son who's a risk-taking recruit and his wife from whom he has been separated for many years.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible. Toilets a short distance away.
Minors Club: The Secret Garden (1993)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 22nd March
1.30pm The Secret Garden (1993)
A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.
Free entry
2:45pm - Creative planting workshop with Victoria Briggs
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Tuesday Talk: The Strand: Our Past, Present and Future
Tuesday 25 March, 11am
The Strand: Our Past, Present and Future
FREE
A unique chance to find out what is going on behind the current hoarding at the Strand, and gain insight into our exciting renovation. Find out about the rapid progress to date, learn about recent fascinating discoveries in our historic building, and hear about our plans for the future.
Hear from our Heritage Officer and representatives from Martin & Hamilton who are currently working on site! There will even be a chance to see some of the exciting finds unearthed during recent renovation work.
Part of our ‘Tuesday Talks’ programme: free talks about the heritage of the localarea, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our pop-up venue at Connswater Shopping Centre. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Minors Club: Toy Story 2 (1999)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 29th March
1.30pm Toy Story 2 (1999)
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.
Free entry
3.00pm - Craft and music workshop with Geoff Hatt
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (40) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Silver Screenings: Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screenings: 3rd & 10th April
Crime / Coming-of-Age
Starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible. Toilets a short distance away.
Minors Club: Finding Dory (2016)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Saturday 05 April
1.30pm Finding Dory
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
Free entry
3.15pm - Craft and music workshop with Geoff Hatt
£4 per child
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible.
Please let us know if you cannot attend so someone else can use your tickets, call 02890655830
No Birthday Parties or Group Bookings
Silver Screening: Easter Parade (1948)
Easter Parade (1948)
At our new home in Connswater Shopping Centre during Strand's refurbishment!
Silver Screenings: 17th & 24th April
Musical
Starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
Our new Connswater space has limited capacity (45) pre-booking is recommended. Unfortunately, we were not able to bring our cinema seats, but we've sourced comfortable upholstered seats with arms. The space is fully accessible. Toilets a short distance away.
Easter Crafternoon & Cartoons
A fundraising afternoon of creativity and Easter fun at The Strand in Connswater! Taking place on Saturday, 19th April from 11am – 1pm, this fun-filled event will support our ongoing fundraising efforts while offering families a creative crafting Easter experience.
Kids will make Easter-themed arts and crafts, making their own decorations and keepsakes to take home, all while classic retro cartoons play on the big screen, followed by an Easter egg hunt.
This event is a fundraiser to support The Strand as we continue to raise funds during our refurbishment.
Tickets: £15 per child | Adults go free
Venue: Strand at Connswater
Time: 11am – 1pm
A perfect way to celebrate Easter while contributing to the future of The Strand. Spaces are limited—book now.