As part of Good Relations Week 2024, which celebrates the theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Rathcoole Library is hosting a special Bilingual Storytime featuring a Hindi Day experience. This event invites you to enjoy stories from Hindi culture and participate in a vibrant musical workshop. In partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, this event highlights the significance of cultural diversity and unity. Join us to explore new cultural perspectives and engage in collaborative activities that reflect the spirit of embracing diversity and building a more inclusive community.
Council Area: Antrim & Newtownabbey
Ballyclare Library presents Northern Ireland Screen
In alignment with Good Relations Week 2024’s theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive (DFA) will be featured at Ballyclare Library. This special session offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of moving image materials that showcase Northern Ireland’s rich culture, history, and heritage. By connecting past and present through the power of film, the DFA embodies the theme’s call to embrace new beginnings and collaborative action. Join us to delve into our shared history and celebrate the strength found in cultural diversity and unity.
Cloughfern Library Intergenerational Crochet Class
As part of Good Relations Week 2024, which this year embraces the theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Cloughfern Library is excited to host an Intergenerational Crochet Class on Saturday, 21st September. This event reflects the spirit of ‘OpportUNITY’ by bringing together adults and children over 8 years in a relaxed and informal setting. By fostering creative collaboration and shared learning, the crochet class highlights the importance of unity and cultural diversity. Join us to celebrate the power of new beginnings and collaborative action as we work together to build a brighter, more inclusive community.
Razieh Art Exhibition in Antrim Library
Antrim Library is welcoming an art exhibition from artist Razieh, a local artist from Afghanistan and has settled in Antrim. The exhibition will be open to the public from 2nd September onwards.
Come along to the exhibition and enjoy all of the colourful and inspirational work that will be exhibited during the month of September. This event is a partnership between Libraries NI and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Art Workshop with Razieh at Antrim Library
Razieh will be joining us in Antrim library to hold a special Art Workshop. Come along and meet the artist and learn some tips and techniques during this special session.
Razieh draws acrylic paintings on stones and pieces of wood and makes them into decorative art or jewellery and recently exhibited at Garden Show Ireland and holds workhops. Razieh Mirzaee arrived from Iran in February 2023 alongside four brothers and sisters. The family previously lived in Iran, before settling in Antrim, but five siblings still remain there
Please note spaces are limited. Please contact the library to reserve your spot. This event is in partnership with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Antrim Mini Mela
In celebration of Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ Choice Housing Ireland in Partnership with Antrim community Fridge is hosting an exciting Mini Mela event at Castle Mall Antrim. This vibrant event will feature performances by Artsekta, delicious food from the Community Fridge, and engaging drama by local young people from Antrim. By showcasing diverse cultural expressions and community talents, the Mini Mela embodies the week’s focus on unity and cultural diversity. Join us for a day of celebration and collaboration as we embrace the rich tapestry of our shared experiences and work together towards a more inclusive future.
Celebrating Good Relations Week
The upcoming Good Relations Week in Ballycastle is set to kick off in style, bringing together students from St. Patrick’s & St. Brigid’s, Ballycastle Integrated, and Bridin Ni Dhonnghaile Primary Schools, along with the esteemed presence of Mayor Steven Callaghan.
As part of the celebration, the students will be delving into arts and crafts activities, showcasing their creativity and embracing the spirit of unity and friendship that Good Relations Week aims to promote.
RCITY BELFAST: Games & Activities night
The session will centre around celebrating Good Relations Week through various games and activities. Each young person will receive a portion of a puzzle to design, symbolizing their individual identity. As the session concludes, we will assemble all the pieces to form a complete jigsaw puzzle.
Event by RCity: Communities Integrating Through Youth
RCITY Belfast: Paper Riot – Sharing Opinions on Community Relations
As part of Good Relations Week, Positive Steps will be participating in a “paper riot” event, where they will share their own perspectives and listen to their peers’ opinions on community relations. Following this, the team will proceed to design canvases based on various themes of good relations.
Event by RCity: COMMUNITIES INTEGRATING THROUGH YOUTH.
Love Your Community in Antrim Library
Come along to Antrim Library and tell us what you love about your community and how you came to live in Antrim on the “Love Your Community Board” This Good Relations Week.