Event Category: Workshop or Training

Environmental Workshop

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are hosting an environmental workshop at Antrim Castle Gardens on the 21st September which is aimed at young people aged 16-21 years from local youth organisations.

The workshop will include a range of activities to include;

  • Light supper on arrival
  • Short presentations on the environment and sustainability from Environmental Health
  • A tour of the Gardens by Antrim Castle Gardens’ Head Ranger
  • Ceremonial tree planting with The Mayor, Alderman Steven Ross
  • 1 million trees presentation, which includes a tree for each participant to take home
  • Input from The Executive Office, T:BUC Trees

 

Regional Volunteer Training Residential

Youth Initiatives NI will be hosting a cross community leadership training residential for over 100 young leaders from across Northern Ireland between the 23-25th September.

These young people will be serving their local communities in our Youth Community Hubs through weekly personal, social development and good relations projects.

This residential will up-skill and prepare them for contributing to the design and facilitation of the weekly youth projects, inspire them as agents of change in their communities and provide opportunities for the development of friendships, learning and story sharing across community and cultural divides.

The residential commences on 23rd September at 7pm and ends on the 25th September.