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A week where young people and families have a place and a voice while meeting people from different backgrounds, celebrating diversity and developing

Run by Kingdom Youth Club

Throughout the week Family Culture Café. Families are invited to share food, music, photographs, objects or stories connected to their heritage. clear, plain-language information; transport support where possible; The emphasis to be on people sharing thei

Kingdom Youth Club 10 Dunavil Road Kilkeel BT344JT
Monday 12th October 4pm Theres A Place For Everyone – All Abilities. Inclusion for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) means making sure they participate, learn, play, and feel that they belong alongside other young people, with the support provided that they need. The aim is not simply to place a young person in a mainstream setting, but to make sure they are genuinely included, supported, valued, and able to participate. KYC staff, volunteers and senior members to lead.
Tuesday 13th October 6pm A Belonging Wall “I feel included when…” and a short video/photo booth: “Everyone belongs because…” Creative workshops, design a Good Relations Week badge to be 3D printed at KYC and distributed to ALL & a graffiti-style collaborative mural; Each family chooses one small action that will make someone else feel included during the week.
Wednesday 14th October 6pm Empathy & Inclusion Accessibility Challenge – explore how environments can unintentionally exclude people.
Thursday 15th October 6pmDifferent Together, Culture Connect, Music, Arts, inclusive community showcase. A celebration of the cultures represented within our local community,
Friday 16th October 6.30pm International food.
Saturday 17th October 2pm Inclusive Sports Zone & Our Shared Community

Who is running it

Kingdom Youth Club

Kingdom Youth Club has been a core provider of youth services in the Mournes for over 25 years with experience of working effectively to meet the needs of young people from varied backgrounds. KYC has over 400 members, opens all year round and includes rural and urban areas of multiple deprivation. KYC is open every day, including project work and drop in and provides a range of targeted youth programmes

Phone
02841763681
Address
10 DUNAVIL ROAD KILKEEL Newry, Mourne and Down BT34 4JT

Who it is for

  • Everyone welcome
  • Children
  • Adults
  • Women
  • Newcomer and minority ethnic communities
  • Families
  • Young people
  • Older people
  • Men

Accessibility

  • Step-free access
  • Accessible parking
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Accessible toilets
  • Quiet space available
  • Baby changing

Find out more

Also on Monday 12 October

12 Oct

Workshop, training or seminar

Sew on your Award Badges

Are you a girlguide, brownie or scout? Do you have award badges that aren’t sewn on? Come along and gain some sewing skills to show off what you’ve achieved to date.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 4.30pm–6pm
Where
Sew Ready, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Finished £5 per child In person Booking needed
12 Oct

Workshop, training or seminar

An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Discover the art of Shodo, the Japanese practice of calligraphy at Lisburn City Library.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 3pm–4pm
Where
Lisburn City Library, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Finished Free In person Booking needed
12 Oct
4 dates

Celebration or social

Library Welcome and Coffee Week

Tullycarnet Library invites you to visit and enjoy a cuppa to celebrate Good Relations Week.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 11.30am–2.30pm
Where
Tullycarnet Library, Belfast
Finished Free In person