Council Area: Mid Ulster

A Rural Gathering: Growing Inclusive Communities

Inclusive and thriving rural places and people are at the heart of Rural Community Network. As part of Good Relations Week 2023, we are teaming up with TIDES Training to deliver a special seminar where we will creatively explore how we continue to grow inclusive rural spaces and places of welcome, creativity, innovation and sustainability. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Futsal Indoor Football

Futsal is indoors football and is played by two teams of 5 players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper.  The names comes from the Portugese; futebol de salao and from the Spanish; futbol sala or futbol de salon, all translatable as indoor football.

Futsal workshops will be run out in 5 primary schools across Omagh by the Irish Football Association.  All the schools will come together for a programme finale tournament.

World Culture Day

Celebrating a year of ongoing collaboration between St. Patrick’s College and Drumglass High School. Workshops in the morning exploring Diversity and Culture followed by a joint musical production in the afternoon.

Online Trauma Informed Practice Workshop – Level 1 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness

As part of Good Relations Week 2023, Rural Community Network (RCN) is delivering an online course in Trauma Informed Practice – Level 1 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness. This course is ideally suited for individuals and organisation’s who are interested in gaining an initial understanding of ACEs, their long term impacts, how they affect behaviours, how we can better respond to people affected by ACEs (including ourselves), and who can support us.

This workshop is part of RCN’s ongoing participation in, and commitment to, the regional strategy to embed ACES Awareness and Trauma Informed knowledge and practice at community and statutory levels. Delivery will be provided by RCN staff who have been trained by Safeguarding Board NI (SBNI). All resources used to deliver the workshop have been developed by SBNI.

To reserve a place at this workshop please click below alternatively contact the RCN Offices on 0288766670 or kelly@ruralcommunitynetwork.org.

Story, Tea and Chat in Cookstown Library

Join us for a shared reading session for adults where a story will be read aloud and key themes and ideas discussed. This event celebrates the principles of connection and collaboration that are central tenants of Good Relations Week. Booking advisable.

The Timorese Association Inclusive Support (TAIS) Community Football Project

The Timorese Association Inclusive Support (TAIS) uses the power of football to ensure that ‘Change Starts With Us’ as it helps Timorese people integrate within communities across Mid Ulster. The community football project helps the local Timorese break down barriers with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Good Relations Week 2022 is running until 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 video to learn more about TAIS Community Football Project: https://fb.watch/fOyi49KeD1/

International Big Breakfast

Radius Housing in partnership with Apex Housing are hosting live cultural performances on stage at Ranfurley House, Dungannon. Food will be available from 10 different  cultures and performances will consist of cultures from around the world who call NI home including; East Timor, Mexican, Chinese, Irish and Ulster Scots.

*Limited numbers. 

Please email Geraldine to attend this event  – Geraldine.dougan@radiushousing.org