Libraries NI presents a creative writing workshop focusing on empathy and inclusion.
Booking Essential – please call: Tel 028 4062 3973
Event Category: Physical Workshop or Seminar
Small World’s Cafe and Still I Rise Diversity Storytelling Schools Workshops
Radius Housing presents a Small World’s Cafe and Still I Rise Diversity Storytelling sessions in St Johns and Killowen Primary Schools. School children will learn what it means to be a migrant/refugee/asylum seeker, whilst also learning about countries and cultures of table hosts who have made NI their home. The storytelling is based around these themes of finding a new home, welcome and inclusive communities and building resilience.
*This is a closed event*
For more information contact: Lisa Mooney on Email: lisa.mooney@radiushousing.org
Bonsai Workshop – The North West Japanese Cultural Group
The North West Japanese Cultural Group is organising an in-person workshop for the introduction of Bonai, the art of producing small trees that mimic the shape of real-life trees.
This centuary-old practice reflects many aspects of Japanese Culture. The growth of the tree and our own personal growth go hand in hand as the bonsai tree matures sith you.
And more! If you’re between 10-25 years old and register early enough, you will have a chance to recieved a young tree for yourself o start your own Bonsai! (First 10 people limited)
Bonsai expert with 50 year experience, Barry Williamson will show you how to take care of Bonsai from the scratch.
Amphitheatre, Playtrail (Racecourse Rd. Pennyburn, Derry) Admission free, All age welcome
Register below:
https://tinyurl.com/wkacazfx
For more info, contact nwjapanesecg@mail.com
Yallaa Kitchen Cookery Classes
Radius Housing in partnership with Yallaa Kitchen launch an exciting experience learning about, cooking & enjoying delicious Arabian recipes.
Good Relations Week sees the launch of this exciting partnership and programme including cookery lessons, cultural awareness sessions in schools and in the community and a Cultural Cafe pop up celebration in Portstewart.
Yallaa means “let’s go or let’s do” Let’s go on this journey of discovery together #discoverArabCulture #brighterdaysahead
To book your place, please contact lisa.mooney@radiushousing.org
Welcoming Newcomers Lunch and family fun day
An event by Ardoyne Youth Enterprise, in partnership with North Belfast Friendship Club
Transport provided from agreed pick-up points in City Centre and North Belfast
Welcoming Newcomers is an AYE inclusion and integration project, run with support from NBSGRP
Venues: Our Lady’s Deanby garden and YEHA garden.
Followed by family fun day at Ardoyne Youth Club car park
For more details, contact Catherine at Ardoyne Youth Enterprise: communication@ardoyne.org
07786165465
‘Brighter Futures’ – Street Performance
Young people from Enagh Youth Forum will engage in four Good Relations workshops looking at the causes of ‘community division’ and contested space in Derry and beyond. This will culminate in a street performance by the Youth Forum promoting Strathfoyle as a safe and shared space for everyone.
For more information, please contact enaghyf@gmail.com
Theatre of Witness Workshop at The Playhouse Theatre Derry/Londonderry
The Play House Theatre will be hosting an in-person workshop ‘Theatre of Witness’ on Thursday 23rd of September at 2pm
Theatre of Witness is a form of testimonial performance performed by people sharing their personal and collective stories of suffering, transformation and peace. The work brings people together across divides of difference to bear witness to truth, healing and reconciliation.
Engage with performers and storytellers from all sides and realties of The Troubles to explore the path to healing from conflict. Workshops enable the performers to screen video footage of their original Theatre of Witness production and talk about their experiences.
The workshops also give the opportunity for participants to ask questions about things that are rarely spoken about. Performers include former police officers, paramilitaries and relatives of those killed or injured.
For more information, please contact kierans@derryplayhouse.com
Exploring Cultures Through Art
Young people from the Triax area will come together to explore and celebrate their culture and create a piece of community art.
Three workshops will take place throughout the week exploring their cultures with the last session involving the making of the art piece. This will be shared on BBHF and Fountain social media accounts.
For more information, please contact michaela@bbhealthforum.org
‘Brighter Futures’ Street Performance
Young people from Enagh Youth Forum will engage in four Good Relations workshops looking at the causes of ‘community division’ and contested space in Derry and beyond. This will culminate in a street performance by the Youth Forum promoting Strathfoyle as a safe and shared space for everyone.
Contact enaghyf@gmail.com for more information.
The Human Library Experience
Forthspring Inter Community Group and Belfast Multi-Cultural Association will bring together 10 women from across Belfast to share their life journey and experiences in a storytelling arena. The stories will reflect the challenges of daily life in modern Belfast, as well as hopes and aspirations for the future.
For more info, please contact mumo@forthspring.com