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1 Reminder: T:BUC Uniting Communities: Uniting Opportunities
Uniting Opportunities is the small grants element of the Uniting Communities Programme. It aims to promote good relations and reconciliation through sport and creativity by addressing barriers to community participation that some young people face. It is targeted at the most vulnerable groups of young people in our society (aged 11-24), who would not normally avail of opportunities to participate.
The programme target groups are:
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Young & Homeless
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Young Refugees & Asylum Seekers
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Young People in Care
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Young People with a Disability
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Young People with Poor Mental Health
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Young Offenders
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Young People at risk of rural isolation
The programme objectives are:
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Young people who experience barriers to participation in their communities will have increased confidence, self-esteem and social skills to get involved
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Young people have a greater awareness of good relations and an increased understanding of other religious, political, ethnic and marginalised communities
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Young people are more actively involved in sport and creativity, and are presented with opportunities to sustain their involvement
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Young people will have developed the appropriate attributes to enable further community engagement, including pathways to the Uniting Communities through sport and creativity programme
Uniting Opportunities has been designed to support our core Uniting Communities programme. As such, it only seeks projects from where our core programme is being delivered, or is scheduled to be delivered. Our current delivery areas are:
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Ardoyne and Greater Ballysillan (North Belfast)
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Fountain, Bogside and Bishop Street (Derry~Londonderry)
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Ballymoney District Electoral Area (North Antrim)
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Derg District Electoral Area (West Tyrone)
Uniting Opportunities 2019 to 2021 Information and Guidance Notes.
The Uniting Communities Team will also be available for support and guidance at a drop-in session in each the four delivery areas. If you unable to visit during one of these sessions (below) please feel free to contact us via telephone (02890 823 354) or email (tbuc@communities-ni.gov.uk).
https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/tbuc-uniting-communities-uniting-opportunities
Stage One of Uniting Opportunities 2019 - 2021 is open for applications until Friday 16 August at 4.00pm. Before completing the short Stage One – Eligibility Form, please carefully read the Uniting Opportunities 2019 to 2021 Information and Guidance Notes
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2 Esme Mitchell Trust
Grants for projects of a heritage, cultural or artistic nature
Appeals over a wide area of benefit are supported, available in Ireland as a whole, but principally in Northern Ireland. The present policy of the Trust is to give special consideration to charitable projects of a cultural or artistic nature, which includes grants to museums, churches and preservation trusts. Appeals for other charitable projects are also considered.
There are no restrictions on the size of grants available and there are generally no time limits.
Who Can Apply
Applications are invited from organisations and voluntary groups with general charitable purposes, in Ireland as a whole but principally in Northern Ireland.
Restrictions
It is very unlikely that applications from individuals wishing to undertake voluntary service or further education will be successful.
Eligible Expenditure
The trustees are keen that the level of benefit covers a wide area. Examples of eligible projects/themes include the following:
•Archives and artefacts
•Arts, culture and heritage
•Buildings and built environment
•Built heritage
•Craft and design
•Cultural events and festivals
•Cultural heritage
•Environment
•Giving
•Good relations
•Multiculturalism
•Performing arts
•Verbal arts
•Visual arts
•Media
The Fund will consider cross-border projects, particularly those which meet the criteria of the charitable projects and purposes of a cultural or artistic nature.
How To Apply
The Trust does not maintain a website.
Applications may be submitted at any time and are considered monthly. There is no formal application form available. Instead, applicants should submit three copies of the following:
•A concise description of the proposed project.
•A recent statement of accounts.
•A copy of the constitution.
•Details of tax and legal or charitable status.
•A copy of the latest annual report.
•A list of committee officers.
•Information on other sources of finance.
•Contact address and telephone number.
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
Trust Administrator, Esme Mitchell Trust
Cleaver Fulton Rankin, 50 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FW
Tel: 028 9024 3141 Email: trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk
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3 Supervalu Is Looking For Your Local Superstars…
Do you know someone who’s done something amazing?
Someone whose selfless actions have made a big difference to the lives of others in your community?
Nominate a SuperStar today and you will be entered into a prize draw to WIN a Ski holiday for 2 to Bansko, Bulgaria (as sponsored by Balkan Holidays).
The nominee could also win £1,000 for themselves and a £1,000 donation to a registered charity of their choice.
The SuperStar categories include:
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Young SuperStar
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Fundraising SuperStar
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Unsung SuperStar
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Community Group SuperStar
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Social Enterprise SuperStar
For a breakdown of the entry criteria, click here.
Nominations remain open until 31st August 2019 at 1700
Full information here: https://supervalu.co.uk/superstars/
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4 Vote for Brooke Park
Brooke Park, The People’s Park, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 25th National Lottery Awards Best Heritage Project Category. To win this award we need your help to get online votes.
Voting is easy and can be done in 2 ways:
Online at https://bit.ly/2M6xY5L
On Twitter by tweeting our unique hashtag #NLABrookePark
Voting closes on 21st August so we have just under 2 weeks to make it happen.
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5 UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities
Derry City and Strabane District Council with their partners University of Ulster and NW Regional College has submitted their application to become a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. UNESCO Learning cities is a lifelong learning programme which:
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effectively mobilizes its resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education;
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revitalizes learning in families and communities;
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facilitates learning for and in the workplace;
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extends the use of modern learning technologies;
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enhances quality and excellence in learning; and
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fosters a culture of learning throughout life.
We are trying to collate as many learning events/activities/programmes that are occurring throughout the DCSDC area in the next 12 months. This can be all types of learning both formal and informal. If there is anything planned in your particular sector or community please do let me know, so I can add to our database. Please note information at this early stage will only be shared with the Learning City Partners (UU at Magee and NWRC).
Please forward relevant information or for any further information please contact: Michele.murphy@derrystrabane.com
If you would like to find out more about learning cities click here
Or you can watch this short video (3mins!) which captures what a learning city is: What is a Learning City?
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6 Countdown to Brexit - Have Your Say! With Naomi Long, Martina Anderson and Diane Dodds
Friday 20th September 2019
Main Hall, The Guildhall
Foyle Women's Information Network are delighted to announce a conversation event with our three MEP's - Naomi Long, Martina Anderson and Diane Dodds - to discuss the impending impact of Brexit on women and the north-west.
Joining our MEP's will be Dr Katy Hayward, a Reader in Sociology at Queen’s University Belfast and a Senior Fellow of the ESRC-funded UK in a Changing Europe initiative (TBC) and Dr Colin Harvey, Professor of Human Rights Law in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast - working on the Brexit Law NI team.
Financial journalist and Holywell expert on Brexit, Paul Gosling will chair this panel discussion followed by Q & A session from the floor.
Doors open 10.30am
11am-12.15 Panel Discussion
12.15 – 1pm Q & A
Lunch will be included
Please RSVP to info@fwin.org.uk or telephone 028 7126 6291
Spaces are limited
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7 Women Involved in Community Transformation
Monday 19th August 2019
Holywell, 10-14 Bishop Street
19:00-21:30 includes hot finger buffet
An invitation to a conversation with:
Patricia Lewsley-Mooney CBE
Catherine Ferrin
Therese McCann
Kathleen Gillespie
Anne Walker
RSVP to 028 9031 9888 or rosheen@twnonline.com
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8 Valued Voices - A Celebration Of Women Through The Troubles
Hosted by
Mayor Michaela Boyle
Speakers: To be confirmed...
Chaired by Catherine Cooke (Foyle Women's Information Network)
Wednesday, 18th September 2019
10:00am Tea/Coffee & scones
Whittaker Suite, Guildhall
Followed by light lunch 12.30pm
Register to attend: Tel 02871-361942
Email mhetherington@thejunction-ni.org or catherine@fwin.org.uk
Organised by:
Mayor Michaela Boyle / Danny Toland (School Of Motoring) / Towards Understanding And Healing / The Junction Foyle Women's Information Network
A Project supported by the European Union's PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
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9 The Churches Trust @Celebrating our Common Christian Heritage
Celebrating our Common Christian Heritage is a community education programme and inter-church project. It includes participants from various faith traditions and none, within the Derry City & Strabane and Donegal Council areas. The programme will involve exploring our common Christian Heritage with particular emphasis on the relevance of the Columba/St Colmcille heritage in the North West. This project will be part of the celebrations of the 1500th anniversary of Columba.
The programme will involve a number of workshops and study visits over the next 15 months concluding with a public celebration event.
The project is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV programme, managed by the Special EU programmes body (SEUPB)
If interested in participating in the programme please contact Geraldine O’Connor at The Churches Trust: Tel - 02871 311322 or Email: geraldineoconnor@thechurchestrust.org.uk
See here for a brief outline of the project and a registration form.
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10 Seminar in Germany - TWO Places left!
The Inside Out Programme is looking to fill two remaining places for the following seminar:
What's worth working for?The tasks for the Democracy we believe in
Wednesday 21st August (arrival day) - Sunday 1st September (departure day) to be held in Bad Bevensen & Berlin, Germany
Food and Accommodation is provided and a Travel Allowance of up to €275 is also available, all of which is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. A Participation Fee of €35 applies.
Participants should be aged 18 and over and from the UK. As The Inside Out Programme is based in Northern Ireland we target participants primarily (but not exclusively) from Northern Ireland.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested then we would like to hear from you. YOU can download an Application Form by clicking here and returning it to thelidprogramme@hotmail.com by midnight Wednesday 14th August 2019. Feel free to use the same e-mail address for any queries related to the programme.
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11 Latest Offers from Salto Youth
EuroPeers European Network Meeting 2019
9 - 13 October 2019 | Utrecht, Netherlands
The 5th EuroPeers European Meeting brings together EuroPeers and NA officers from the different countries where they can exchange practices, inspire each other and broaden their horizon.
Organizer: Nederlands Jeugdinstituut (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 16 August 2019
See details
Sensing Culture as a Bridge in Youth Work
15 - 23 October 2019 | Rustavi,Tbilisi, Georgia
TC is a project which gathers 34 youth workers 11 different countries in order to provide them with innovative tools and methods as well as competences and skills related to combating stereotypes and prejudices and educating youth on antidiscrimination.
Organizer: NICOLA UK (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: Armenia, Georgia, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Republic of North Macedonia, Russian Federation, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 21 August 2019
See details
Youth Trainers Academy
23 November - 1 December 2019 | Vilnius, Lithuania
Youth Trainers Academy is probably one of the strongest and impactful train-the-trainers project for Youth workers in Europe and Beyond. This year we are again inviting apply and join us in beautiful Vilnius!
Organizer: Zero Generation (Others)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Other countries in the world, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
Application deadline (24h CET): 25 August 2019
See details
Youth Act Against Radicalization and Islamphobia
10 - 18 October 2019 | Fethiye, Turkey
This project is strongly related to need for developing skills and competencies of youth workers and promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue which are particularly necessary in today's European and global society.
Organizer: Ganimede (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 25 August 2019
See details
Intensive Advanced Facilitation Training. Erasmus + Virtual Exchange (English)
6 October - 13 December 2019 | Online Course, Belgium - FR
This online training was developed with the expert contribution of various conflict resolution, mediation and facilitation practitioners, invested in 21st century education and the use of peacebuilding methodologies in a diverse and global context.
Organizer: Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange (Others)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Southern Mediterranean countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 25 August 2019
See details
European Conference ‘Youth for Human Rights’
28 - 30 October 2019 | Tallinn, Estonia
The Estonian National Agency for Erasmus+ invites you to participate in the European Conference ‘Youth for Human Rights’ which will takes place in Tallinn, Estonia on October 29th-30th, 2019. The date of arrivals is on October 28th, there is reception.
Organizer: Estonian NA (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 4 September 2019
See details
WomInPower
23 November - 2 December 2019 | Armenia, Luxembourg
The project is interested to promote the young women entrepreneurship by empowering youth workers from different countries with project development and implementation competences.
Organizer: Amities Luxembourg - Armenie a.s.b.l. (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Portugal, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 5 September 2019
See details
Empower for employment (E4E)
22 - 26 October 2019 | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
This training course allows professionals to exchange experiences related to youth empowerment and the supporting youngsters in the active professional life transition. Participants will be able to deliver the activities of the proven program (E4E).
Organizer: Anefore asbl (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 11 September 2019
See details
Keep It Real! Vilnius 2019
15 - 19 November 2019 | Lithuania
This TC is aimed at those who have no or only some experience in preparing an Youth Exchange. The main aim is to support YE applicants to increase main quality aspects in various phases of the project and prepare eligible Youth Exchange.
Organizer: Lithuanian National Agency (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 15 September 2019
See details
“Cherry on the cake” - Youth Exchange in the context of long term work with groups of young people
10 - 14 November 2019 | Tirana, Albania
Would you like to discover what makes a Youth Exchange the “Cherry on the cake”?
Organizer: SALTO South East Europe Resource Centre (SALTO Resource Centre)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 15 September 2019
See details
Professional Development Opportunity for Youth Workers: Theatre and movement methods for facilitating learning
5 - 8 November 2019 | Dublin, Ireland
This is a training course for youth workers on using movement in drama techniques in working with young people. The training will explore the challenges and benefits of 'body work' and its application in a youth work context.
Organizer: Leargas (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 18 September 2019
See details
YOCOMO 3 – a systemic approach to competence development, using the ETS competence model for youth workers
20 - 26 November 2019 | Latvia
We are glad to invite you to the 3rd YOCOMO pilot training course based upon the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers Working Internationally. This edition will focus on a systemic approach to competence development.
Organizer: Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu aģentūra (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Russian Federation, Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 18 September 2019
See details
ToDAY: Developing digitAl Youth work
29 November - 6 December 2019 | Larissa, Greece
“ToDAY: Developing digitAl Youth work” project aims to promote quality youth work through supporting open and innovative practices and by helping youth workers understand digital youth work and develop their capacity on digital youth work.
Organizer: I Participate NGO (Youth NGO)
This activity is for participants from: Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, United Kingdom
Application deadline (24h CET): 25 September 2019
See details
The Sound of Music V
1 - 8 December 2019 | Budapest, Hungary
European Training Course for youth workers to explore the power of music in non-formal education activities with young people, with different aims (to relax, to activate, to cooperate, to reflect, to promote learning, etc).
Organizer: Tempus Public Foundation - Hungarian National Agency for ERASMUS+ (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline (24h CET): 6 October 2019
See details
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12 Big Parenting Survey
Last year, we launched the first ever “Big Parenting Survey”. The results, from more than a 1000 parents across Northern Ireland provided an invaluable insight into the real lives of families. We learnt about the struggles, hopes and successes of parents from every end of the community.
That is why I am so pleased to tell you that the time has come again to launch the 2019 Big Survey. This year, we are looking at one of the most strikingly important findings from the previous year – the role and influence of technology on parenting.
Last year, we learned that:
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Technology was the biggest challenge for parents and parenting;
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Social media was seen as the second biggest;
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Parents felt confused, left behind and worried about the impact of technology.
Nonetheless, we also heard stories of technology being a help and useful resource for parents. As such, we have decided to take a closer look into parent’s views on technology in addition to their parenting experiences generally.
THE LINK TO THE SURVEY IS HERE:
https://bps2019.questionpro.com
We would be delighted to assist you if there are any questions, issues or concerns. Do not hesitate to get in touch with Chris on 028 9031 0891 or chris@parentingni.org.
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13 Social Enterprise Survey - Masters Student
My name is Karen Duffy and I am in the final stages of my Masters and I am researching social enterprises and how government policy can help with their growth and development.
I would really appreciate if you could complete this survey, it only takes 5 mins at most.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTHKZNH
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14 FREE Basic First Aid
Are you planning your activities. We are offering Free Basic First Aid. Learn what to do in an emergency.
Do you know what the silent caller is? Do you want to know more about a defibrillator and how it can save up 70% of lives.
In just 2 hours you can learn this and more.
Contact Geraldine 07808243707 or gfitzpatrick@redcross.org.uk
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15 Introduction To Permaculture
Sustainable Living, Ecological Design and Regenerative Culture
A 4-day course taking place on 5th & 6th October 2019; 8th & 9th February 2020
This is an accredited course. Participants need to commit to all 4 days.
There is no charge for the course but we would invite participants to contribute some time to the Walled Garden between October and February.
Places are limited. To register for this course, contact Gráinne grainne@stcolumbsparkhouse.org (028) 71 343 080
A project supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
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16 Volunteering Opportunities with Zest
Are you interested in Volunteering?
And have a few hours to spare?
Then Zest healing the hurt of Self-harm and Suicide would be delighted to hear from you.
Volunteering within a charity has so many rewards, not only to the charity by having you join their team, but there is also personal growth and confidence to be gained. By availing of our volunteering service you will be supported through upcoming training opportunities that will meet your needs as volunteer within our charity.
Options for volunteering....
Our office opens Monday to Friday 9am TIL 5pm
Time slots available are 9am - 1pm Or 2pm - 5pm
For further information contact Michelle Ryan-Doherty Volunteer Co-ordinator on 028 7126 6999 or email michelle@zest.ni.co.uk to obtain a volunteer registration pack
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17 VACANCY- Theatre Technician (Casual)
The Playhouse is seeking a casual theatre technician for our wide range of theatre & music performances, conferences, launches and weddings! This may include touring with a theatre production outside of The Playhouse buildings.
Full job description and criteria at www.derryplayhouse.co.uk. Email your CV and a short statement outlining skills, experience and suitability for this role to kieran@derryplayhouse.co.uk.
Deadline for applications is Friday 16 August 2019 at 5pm. Interviews will be held on Friday 23 August.
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18 Open Auditions- Chicago The Musical
We're delighted to hold additional OPEN auditions for our November production of Chicago the musical. Alongside previously announced auditions to secure £1000 funding and principal or supporting role in Chicago as part of the Aloysius Fund for Theatre, we will also be holding additional OPEN auditions for all roles.
Main auditions will be held at The Playhouse on Saturday, August 24 at 10:30am-5:30pm and Sunday, August 25 at 12pm-4pm.
Callbacks will be held at The Playhouse on Sunday 1st September from 12pm – 5pm.
For more information on Audition Preparation and how to schedule an audition, click here https://bit.ly/31aKMvU
To read more about the Aloysius Fund for Theatre click here https://bit.ly/32T9LG4
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19 Ulster Alien Short
Directed by Corey Gallagher
The Foyle Pride Committee and Corey Gallagher invite you and guest to attend the premiere of 'Ulster Alien' in The Alley Theatre, Strabane, at 7:30pm on Tuesday 20th August 2019.
The event is generously sponsored by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Michaela Boyle.
Corey Gallagher, Stephen Birkett and some of the actors in the film will take part in a question and answer session after the showing. Copies of Stephen's first three novels will be on sale at the event at £10 each.
Admission is free but please let Martin McConnellogue on The Foyle Pride committee on bonabona@aol.com know if you are attending, with numbers, so they can organise sufficient seating.
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20 Muddy boots Eco Club at The Playtrail
Muddy boots is a club based on the Forest School themes. Forest school is an inclusive process where children have opportunities to take part in hand-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. Some of the activities in the muddy boots echo club will include nature games, arts and crafts, nature detectives, camp craft, cooking, team challenges, gardening, woodland management and creative play. Through these activities, children and young people will build upon their confidence as well as have an opportunity to engage in creative and imagination based play.
Muddy boots Eco Club for 5-7 years old
Wednesdays 4th September - 16th October 4-5 pm.
Fridays 6th September - 18th October 4 - 5 pm
Sundays 1st September - 20th October 11 - 12 noon.
The club runs for 6 week sessions from 1st September to mid October cost £18.
Muddy Boots Eco Club for 8-11 years
The club runs for 6 week sessions from the 14th September to 19th October cost £18. Ages 8-11 years old Session 1 and 2 are for returners only. Session one - noon to 1pm Session two - 1.15pm to 2.15pm Session 3 and 4 are for newcomers. Session three - 2.30pm - 3.30pm Session four - 3.45pm - 4.45pm
It follows Forest School themes. Allowing children hands on experiences in a safe outdoor environment.
Places are limited booking opened Monday 5th August. Forms must be completed as well as a deposit to secure your child's spot.
More info here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaytrail/
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21 The Healing Power of Happiness
An evening talk - admission free - no need to book
Exploring the roots of a happy and meaningful life through spiritual understanding and the practice of meditation
Wednesday 4th September
6.00-8.00pm
Holywell Trust, 10-14 Bishop St
Speaker: Dr Prashant Kakoday
Prashant is based in Cambridge and has a background in surgery and integrated health. His main interest is in the relationship between the psyche, emotions, behaviour and health. Prashant has spoken on these subjects in many countries and institutions, including the W.H.O and the Medical Teaching Program within the U.S.A
For further details:
t: 01223 464616 / E: cambridge@uk.brahmakumaris.org
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22 August events at Void Gallery
Art Factory Bootcamp
Saturday 17th August
11:15am-4pm
Ages 11+ (8 participant max.)
£5 materials fee
The Process Room, Void Gallery
Due to the enormous success of the Art Bootcamp in July, Void are running a one-day workshop with Karen Cassidy in August.
With different techniques investigated, this session is a great way to introduce young people to the current exhibition using various art movements including Dada and street art and a variety of medium from drawing, collage to sculpting.
Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch.
Juices and treats will be provided.
To book please visit our events page on Facebook @derryvoid.
Foyle Pride - Jewellery Making with Taryn de Vere
Fri, 23 August 2019
1–4pm
The Process Room, Void Gallery
Join 'Joy Bringer' Taryn de Vere for a colourful jewellery-making workshop as part of our Foyle Pride Festival celebrations.
Void is delighted to be partnering once again with Foyle Pride on a week of creative activities that will get you in the mood for the festival!
We are especially delighted to welcome Taryn de Vere who will run a jewellery making workshop on Friday 23rd from 1-4pm. You’ll get to wear your creations with pride on Saturday 24th!
To book please visit our events page on Facebook @derryvoid.
Candida Powell-Williams – Command Lines - Finissage
sonic arrangements in the infinite fill
Saturday 24th August
7pm
Walker Plinth, Derry City Walls
It is a new site-specific performance on the Derry Walls’ Walker Plinth by artist Candida Powell-Williams in collaboration with Echo Echo Dance Theatre. Sound, movement and costume will combine to explore the dualism of repelling and attracting, taking the transformation of the city walls from defensive architecture to tourist attraction as the starting point.
The dancers will take gestural direction from Powell-William’s first sound piece, synthesised from her ongoing series of ceramic bell idols. Like the walls, bells also repel and attract, worn to fend off evil spirits and simultaneously denote the time of worship therefore bringing people to them. Her bells are based on 7th-6th century BC goddess idols which signifying the forces of nature and the onward march of time. Inspired by the bell idol’s freely moveable legs, the dancers choreography is agile and powerful, taking advantage of all the potential manoeuvres of the spine and legs creating curves, spirals, twists, ripples, knotting together and pushing apart, their costumes inspired by amour and bell shaped forms.
The performance will finish on the Walker plinth which was the base for a neo classical column that once stretched up into the sky. Columns and bell towers are architectural forms designed to lift us up, to the passage between the worlds, to link us to the notion of what is beyond. The plinth’s now absent column, makes the space between land and the universe available to fill with a new ritual linking the body to the limitless sky.
Powell-William’s artistic practice often plays with the contested meaning of symbols. Her ongoing series of bell idols work with the duality of a figurative sculpture and a functional object and are part of a larger enquiry into conduits for practicing meditative rituals.
This event is free - just come along!
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23 Little Acorn Children's Centre
Benview Road, Coshquin
*Enrolling for September 2019*
Offering quality childcare in a beautiful environment, ensuring the very best in early childhood play & learning.
Places are available for children between the ages of 2-4 years from 9am – 12pm, Monday to Friday.
For enquires please contact Katie on 028 71308058, email info@littleacorns.org.uk or find us on Facebook
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