This event will bring young people together to celebrate cultural diversity in a shared space. Artistic expression will be at the heart of the event as young people from all communities come together to create bespoke pieces of Street Art with Peaball, develop new skills and learn about art from different cultures. Members of the general public will have the opportunity to meet new people and build positive relationships. There will be music, BBQ, arts and crafts available on the day.
Please note this event is invitation only.
Cara, one of Beyond Skin’s (an intersectional arts collective, building peace & social cohesion in Northern Ireland and beyond) young musicians and #youth4peace ambassador who made the headlines for Good Relations Week 2021, this year will be performing with Shania Twain during Good Relations Week 2023.
RCITY Belfast have organised for Youth workers across North Belfast to come ‘Together’ for a breakfast event to celebrate Good Relations Week 2023.
During this the youth workers will share the amazing work that’s going on that’s impacting postiviely on community relations and the lives of young people.
On the 24th September 2023 Forward South Partnership are hosting an event called Open Botantic. This will showcase Botantic Avenue as a place fully acessible to pedestrians and cyclists with a wide range of fun activities, community engagement projects and a celebration of all the people and communities in the area.
This event is runing from 12pm-3pm and will be an afternoon full of games, entertainment, stalls, workshops and much more!
Remember, the streets will be closed for this event so it’s the perfect time to go for that family cycle!
Teams from across Northern Ireland have gathered in Newtownards for a Walking Football tournament aimed at increasing physical fitness and improving mental wellbeing. Now in its second year, the tournament organised by Glen Men’s Walking Football has benefitted from a Community Involvement Grant worth £3,042.98 from the Housing Executive.
For more information visit: The Housing Executive – News (nihe.gov.uk)
Get the date in your diary, round up the family and prepare to have the best day at the fabulous free family fun day taking place in Lurgan Park on Saturday 23rd September, noon to 4pm!
This event is to celebrate Good Relations week and will have a wide variety activities for everyone to enjoy! With inflatables, soft play bus, nerf wars, forest schools, balloon modelling, face painting and more, this will be a day to remember!
The theme of Good Relations Week 2023 is ‘Together’ and how togetherness can make a difference to breaking down barriers and building more inclusive communities. It will also continue to build upon the progress already achieved in pursuit of empowering change within our communities.
So why not come along with family and friends and enjoy some quality time on Saturday afternoon, ‘together’ in Lurgan Park!
Register to attend here: https://form.jotform.com/232502002257340
Choice Housing Ireland Ltd are working in partnership with Ballynahinch Community Collective and Artsekta to deliver an expression of cultural traditions with a mini Mela event in the town Square on Saturday 23rd September as part of Good Relations Week.
Young people from differing communities have been working together on a Springboard project exploring the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict. The ‘Our Lives, Our Legacy’ event at Crumlin Road Gaol on UN International Day of Peace will bring people together for a showcase of their learning. The event aims to show how shared events can help promote integration and maximise community cohesion. Young people will take attendees through an immersive exhibition and performance marking the 25th Anniversary of the GFA and share their collective visions and hopes for the next 25 years.
If you would like more information contact 02890315111 or admin@springboard-opps.org.
Our Living Library event is your opportunity to ‘borrow’ a person, instead of a book, for a one-to-one 20-minute conversation.
Running as part of Good Relations Week 2023, our library-with-a-difference is the place to discover unique and fascinating real-life stories.
With 15 different stories to discover on the day, here are just some of the intriguingly titled ‘books’ to whet your appetite:
• How did a social worker end up in Long Kesh?
• Poet…. peeler, Druid…. healer, Queer (LGBTQIA+)…. volunteer!
• ‘So where are you from, love?’
• This will only end in two ways………..death or prison
Read the full list of titles, along with a synopsis of each story: Living Library 2023 (belfastcity.gov.uk
To book your place, contact us with your book(s) selection and we’ll come back to you with your allotted 20-minute timeslot(s).
Email: goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk or call 028 9027 0663.
The event will take place at a Belfast city centre venue, which will be confirmed along with your booking.
Brought to you by Ballymena Church Members Forum. Supported by Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Ballymena BID.
Please join us as we say thank you to our local community and show our support during these challenging times.
Refreshments available after the service.
Contact: jennifer_mclernon@hotmail.com for more information
