GRW Wallace Park Event

Celebrating Diversity: A Multicultural Festival in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Join us for a vibrant celebration of the rich, multicultural tapestry of Lisburn and Castlereagh through music, dance, and arts. This event is a showcase of the diverse communities that enrich our region, providing an opportunity to experience and appreciate various cultural expressions.

In line with this year’s theme of ‘OpportUNiTY’, this festival emphasizes the value of cultural exchange and collaboration. By bringing together a wide array of performances and activities, we celebrate the unique contributions of different communities and create new opportunities for connection and mutual respect.

The event will feature:

  • The Lisburn Ukes and Quire Choir providing musical entertainment.
  • Indian Bollywood performances showcasing vibrant dance and music.
  • Cosy storytelling sessions that capture the magic of diverse traditions.
  • Polish Paper Cutting workshop for hands-on artistic experience.
  • Arabic Henna Stall offering traditional body art.
  • Face painters adding a splash of creativity.
  • Music and dance performances from the Lisburn Feile and Ulster Scots.

Come and enjoy a day full of cultural exploration and community spirit, celebrating the opportunities that arise when we come together and share our diverse traditions.

Creggan Graveyard in music, poetry and stories with Úna Walsh and Aodh Mac Murchaidh

In celebration of Good Relations Week 2024 and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY,’ join us for a special event exploring the rich history of Creggan Graveyard, one of Ulster’s most historic sites, located in Creggan, South Armagh. Turas is thrilled to present Úna Walsh, a local historian from South Armagh, and Aodh Mac Murchaidh, a talented young musician, for an evening of music, stories, and poetry. This event will celebrate history through the lives of those buried in the graveyard, offering a meaningful opportunity to connect with and reflect on our shared heritage and the diverse narratives that shape our community.

Boys’ Model Students uncover the untold stories of North Belfast

A group of students from Belfast Boys’ Model School in North Belfast have been delving deep into the stories, past and present, of their local community as part of a special literacy project designed to build confidence and enhance writing skills.

The year 10 boys have been training as young reporters, working under the guidance of experienced journalist Mark Devenport and Nerve Belfast to create a magazine, uncovering the hidden history of the area and its people.

Creative Schools Ambassador Event

Children from schools participating in the Creative Schools Partnership Programme had an opportunity to come together to meet one another and take workshops designed to share learning, teach new skills and build confidence through the arts.

The three Creative Schools Ambassador events were held at the end of March. Belfast Boys’ Model, Blessed Trinity College and Mercy College Belfast met at the Duncairn Arts Centre in North Belfast. Ashfield Girls’ High School and St Vincent’s Centre met at Linenhall Library in Belfast City Centre and St Joseph’s Boys’ High School and St Cecilia’s College met in Derry/Londonderry. The sessions were facilitated by a range of artists: Ayesha Mailey, a dancer with Echo Echo, Shena Kelly, a dancer with Du Dance, DJ Cahir Glen, filmmaker Graham Ginty, singer/songwriter Dan Ferguson and actors Jazzmin McClure, Christina Nelson and Rob Crawford.

New Stained Glass Window to Celebrate Diversity at Malone College

Year 9 and 10 students at Malone College worked with visual artist Kerrie Hanna to create a series of glass tiles which have been forged together to create a colourful bespoke stained glass window for the school.

Thanks to this special project, the group had the opportunity to step outside of their normal school activities to take part in specially devised drama and art sessions led by professional artists and focused on encouraging creative learning and improving student confidence. With 26 different languages spoken by students within the school, a primary focus of the project has been on celebrating cultural diversity and promoting inclusion.

A special exhibition to mark the project will take place on Wednesday 20th September, as part of Good Relations Week.

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.

Celebrate Diversity: Aye Multicultural Fun Day 2023

This exciting event will include; foods of the world, BBQ, DJ Trevor, live music workshops, arts, gaming, African drumming, Henna tattoos and a bouncy Castle!

Join us this Saturday for our multicultural event, 1pm to 4pm at Marrowbone Community Hub, off Oldpark Road

 

 

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.

Learn to use a Sewing Machine (Taster Class)

Are you a complete sewing newbie looking to make sense of how to use a sewing machine and/or wanting to have a taster session before committing yourself to a longer, more comprehensive course. Then this class is for you!

On this 2 hour workshop you will learn all you need to know about using and making the most of a sewing machine and make a handy zipper pouch to consolidate your newly learnt skills in the process.

All materials will be provided so just bring yourself along and be prepared to have a lovely time! Please note that this session does not allow for time to set up and go through student’s own machines. When joining this class you will have to use our machines. The basic principles to set up and use a sewing machine are the same for all models and any differences can be easily worked out by going through your own machine’s manual once you have practiced on ours.

What you will learn:

  • How to set up and thread a machine and how to wind a bobbin
  • How to set the correct tension
  • How to troubleshoot common problems
  • How to sew perfectly straight seams and how to finish them

Dates

  • Tuesday 29th August 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday 2nd September 2023, 4:30pm-6.30pm
  • Thursday 21st September 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday 4th November 2023, 4:30pm-6.30pm

*The class will start promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes early to allow time to settle.

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