Following on from a very successful event in 2022 this years event is another opportunity for residents from either side of the Alliance Ave/Glenbyrn Park segregation barrier and further afield to meet up and spend some time socialising and having a fun time.
There will be contributions from local community and youth organisations as well as a barbecue and fun activities for the kids. There will also be health checks, complimentary therapies and welfare advice on the day.
This event is another opportunity for local groups who work and plan together throughout the year to highlight the levels of collaboration that takes place across boundaries and barriers and for local residents to spend some fun time together.
Northern Lights music event is included in the Shared Housing Programme which originates from the Northern Ireland Executive Together: Building a United Community Strategy. The Strategy reflects the Executive’s commitment to improving community relations and continuing the journey towards a more united and shared society. 12 Housing Associations are involved in this event.
*Please note this is an invite only event.*
Youth Initiatives is launching their ‘New Voice’ Crosslinks project on Monday 18th Sept – a good relations arts-based youth program for 13-20yrs for young people from East Belfast, West Belfast and Diverse Youth.
This event will bring our new youth volunteer team together to design and plan the following workshops for the wider group of young people.
Together with arts tutors and staff they will deliver their ideas throughout the project, resulting in an original theatre performance and art exhibition in March 2024.
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
**Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel this session. If you would like us to contact you if/when we can reschedule this, please contact us via the details below**
Please note so we can keep track of how many spaces we have you must register in advance for this event by emailing us at Youth1@forthspring.com
This session, run by Cara Friend and hosted by Forthspring Inter-Community Group is an introductory session for parents and the wider community to learn about our vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community in Belfast and beyond.
The session, which will run from 12pm to 2.30pm with a 15 minute break, will focus on the basics of LGBTQIA+ Identities and terminology to help those not in the know, to gain a better understanding of our LGBTQIA+ community.
Forthspring Inter-Community Group is a cross community organisation established in 1997 which is located at 373-375 Springfield Road, Belfast. Our event space is fully accessible, and this event is open to all members of the community who wish to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ Community in Belfast and Beyond.
Multi-Ethnic Sports & Cultures N.I. (M.S.C.N.I.) are pleased to deliver our Sports Festival providing services to support Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME), Refugees and Asylum seekers and neighbouring societies.
The Sports Festival/Legacy Cup 2023 is a split event sports festival where children aged 5-11 years old from ethnic minority backgrounds, new and existing migrant can sample local sports ranging from GAA, Rugby, Hurling, football, basketball, cricket, badminton, and tennis followed by the Legacy Cup from aged 12 plus (Over 40, 39-18, 15-17 and 12-15 years) football tournament between B.A.M.E. youths, Asylum Seekers/Refugees, and neighbouring societies to bring about change in sport and promoting togetherness.
A group of local women from across Donegall Pass, Donegall Road and Sandy Row are set to visit 174 Trust as part of an ongoing consultation in preparation for the development of a Good Relations Hub on Donegall Pass.
The group hopes to learn from what has gone before, share experiences, see first hand what can be achieved and be inspired by what is possible.
Over the past year, a research team at Ulster University’s School of Education have completed a project funded through the International Fund for Ireland’s Communities in Partnership Programme (supported by the Integrated Education Fund and Educate Together).
Throughout this process, the UU team have engaged with a wide range of stakeholders from different border communities including local residents and political, statutory and community representatives. We hope you can join us to hear more about the research and its findings on the opportunities and challenges facing primary schools and communities on either side of the border.
Please note that this is a hybrid event and you can choose to attend in-person or online (a meeting link will be circulated to those who’ve registered closer to the time).
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided for those attending in person.
For more information, please contact: Dr Jessica Blomkvist | jessica@ief.org.uk
Mileage/travel costs may be able to be accommodated to attend the event if required. Please contact gillian@ief.org.uk for further details.
The Inclusive Global Histories exhibition is the start of Ulster Museum’s journey into decolonisation, diversity and inclusion.
Across Ulster Museum, new labels are considering our history, nature and art galleries through an inclusive global lens. These interpretations include multiple perspectives and encourage dialogue. These new interpretive panels are part of the Inclusive Global Histories exhibition located within the History Galleries.
More information on specific objects can be seen via the Ulster Museum website and social media channels, as featured objects from the World History collection have been selected from each of the continents.
A new interpretive guide to decolonising our collections is available online.
Take a tour of the Troubles and Beyond Gallery on Thursday 21st September, led by our modern history curator Rebecca Laverty.
This exhibition gives an in-depth look at Northern Ireland’s history from 1969 to the present day. It focuses on the impact and legacy of the period referred to as ‘the Troubles’ through objects from the collections and first-hand accounts. Our ‘Troubles and Beyond’ exhibition continues to evolve through the feedback from our visitors. This unique tour offers new insight into recently acquired objects and our continuing work towards togetherness.
This event is taking place as part of Good Relations Week. Please book your place for free through the link.