Belfast Zoo’s invitation to East Antrim Old Vehicle Club to bring old cars to the “Dream night”

Most of you will probably remember the Dreamnight events which Belfast Zoo ran in years gone by. As far as I know COVID interupted things and Dream Night, unfortunately, fell by the wayside. The Zoo in conjunction with Belfast Live, PSNI, NIFS and 15 local companies are trying to get things up and running again. The event will be held anually and is specifically designed for chronically ill and disabled children and their families. They hope to open the Zoo to around 250 families from the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. The Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children and the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. This event is extra special as it gives the families involved the opportunity to enjoy themselves in a safe, sensory - friendly and closed to the public environment which somertimes does not happen too often when a child in the family is unwell. Families will be treated to a number of fun activities including meeting some of the Zoo’s best known creatures observing feeding time and much more.

The event will be on the 19th June 2026. It will be a private event and entrance is by invitation only. The organises have invited EAOVC to bring their children/grandchildren and their classic/vintage cars to a static display.

Please remember that Kilbroney Show is being held the following day and we have been asked to supply as many pairs of hands to help set up on Friday or early Saturday morning. If you have the time or if you have not planned a trip to KIlbroney you might be interested in a pleasant evening at the Zoo.

This is not an EAOVC event so participants will not be covered by the AOVC, liability will be covered by the “Dream Night” organisers.

Norman and Carol have kindly offered to pass on to the organisers the names and details of those who want to go so please give them a ring if you want to go.