Marking 85 years since the Belfast Blitz in the spring of 1941, this new talk focuses on the impact of the Luftwaffe bombing raids on East Belfast, and how they affected all aspects of life here. This fascinating, richly illustrated talk features a wide range of oral testimonies, personal stories, maps, archival photographs and more, bringing this particular period of history to life – 85 years on.

Part of our ‘Heritage 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 Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Musical / Fantasy

Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfil the others' wishes.

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Musical / Western

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers won the Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture and was nominated for four additional awards, including Best Picture. In 2006, American Film Institute named Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as one of the best American musical films ever made. 

Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. When he brings her back to his backwoods home, she discovers that he has six brothers... all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth lads, who become anxious to find their own wives. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers' loneliness

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club



Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 



3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Romance / Crime



'To Catch a Thief' is celebrated for its cinematography, vibrant colours, and picturesque French Riviera locations. Cary Grant and Grace Kelly's chemistry and performances are highly praised.  Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

A retired jewel thief sets out to prove his innocence after being suspected of returning to his former occupation.

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club



Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Thursday 28 May 2026, 11am

A History of Glentoran Football Club

This fascinating talk, delivered by historian John Moore, tells the story of the formation of Glentoran Football Club. John explains why they have their colours and why there is a cockerel on their shirts. The talk also charts the history of the club, and highlights the impact of World War Two on Glentoran Football Club. 

Part of our ‘Heritage 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 Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Comedy

Road to Morocco (1942) is the third instalment in the popular "Road to..." comedy series starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. Following Singapore and Zanzibar, it follows the duo as stowaways who wash ashore find an Arabian Nights city and get involved in a comedic plot involving a princess and a slave trader.

This screening presents the film in its original form, including aspects reflective of the period in which it was produced.

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Romance 

With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut as a princess who escapes her guardians and falls in love with a newsman (Gregory Peck), Roman Holiday is as funny as it is beautiful.

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am

East Belfast Streets 2: Origin and Evolution

Due to the popularity of our East Belfast Streets talk, we bring you a brand new talk, exploring the names of a new range of streets and areas in East Belfast.

Explore the origin and evolution of our local streetscape in this fascinating session!

Are you interested in how our urban environment has changed over the years? Have you ever wondered where our local street names came from?

Learn more about our local streetscape and contribute your own memories!

Part of our ‘Heritage 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 Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.