Taiko TOGETHER!

An exciting morning of taiko drumming for the BUD Club. This workshops offers a unique opportunity for the young people of the BUD Club to experience vibrant traditions of Japan through the powerful beats of taiko drums.

Contact: ibukitaiko@gmail.com for more information.

 

Family Film Screening in Coleraine Library

Come together at Coleraine Library for a FREE film screening as part of Good Relations Week 2023. Suitable for all the family. Details available in branch.

Booking Essential

Screening of the Movie “Together” at Holywood Arches Library

Visit Holywood Arches Library for a FREE film screening on the theme of ‘Together’ as part of Good Relations Week 2023. This year’s Good Relations Week seeks to embody the spirit of togetherness as we celebrate the remarkable peace-building and cultural diversity efforts across the region. This event is for adults. Further details are available in branch.

Booking is advisable

Screening of the Movie ‘Hidden Figures’

As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

21st September 2023 The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl

7.30pm Hidden Figures

Synopsis:

As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history.

Director(s):

Ted Melfi, Theodore Melfi

Runtime:

127

Certification:

PG

Screening of the Movie ‘Song of the Sea’

As part of Good Relations Week 2023 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Team invite you to come along to our movie screenings showing a variety of movies that showcase culture, heritage and hidden historical figures. Book now via the links below or for more information contact goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

28th September 2023 The Old Courthouse, Antrim

4pm Song of the Sea

The enchanting Irish animation SONG OF THE SEA tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become humans on land. SONG OF THE SEA, directed by Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells) features the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny.

Director(s):

Tomm Moore

Runtime:

93

Certification:

PG

Schools Celebration Event

CIH award for the Knock Knock programme in Ballymena working with 12 schools; St. John’s & Killowen Primary Schools Coleraine were awarded Good Relations Award by Community Relations Council for programme of work including production of song ‘These are our Streets’ supported by Radius Housing.

Rwanda Shaw Music Video

Talented local musician Rwanda Shaw has penned and performed an inspirational music track to celebrate Good Relations Week 2022 aimed at encouraging us all that ‘Change Starts with Us’ in building a shared and sustainable future for all.

Good Relations Week 2022 is running from Tuesday 20th to Monday 26th September with a colourful programme of over 250 community focused events across the region based on the ‘Change Starts with Us’ theme.

Visit www.goodrelationsweek.com for the 2022 event listings #GRW22

Check out this link to listen to the track! https://youtu.be/kNPSSnivTo8

Youth, climate change and human rights – ‘Dakota’ Animation

Climate change threatens the effective enjoyment of our human rights in Northern Ireland. That is the message that carries through two animated films produced as part of a collaborative project between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Queen’s University Belfast. MA Broadcast students led projects to create two animations, ‘Nia’ and ‘Dakota’ that explore climate change from a youth perspective and through a human rights lens.

Youth, climate change and human rights – ‘NIA’ Animation

Climate change threatens the effective enjoyment of our human rights in Northern Ireland. That is the message that carries through two animated films produced as part of a collaborative project between the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Queen’s University Belfast. MA Broadcast students led projects to create two animations, ‘Nia’ and ‘Dakota’ that explore climate change from a youth perspective and through a human rights lens.

Belfast Skate Collective Video Profile

The Community Relations Council presents a visually impactful video piece that shines a light on the Belfast Skate Collective in what the group is doing to provide a voice for the local skating community, and as a way to push for more public spaces to be created for young people.