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NWCN E-Bulletin 22 February 2008 |
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working to create a genuinely participative democracy |
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Women into Politics and Derry City Council Invite You To A Dialogue Event for Women EXODUS, The Movement of Protestant People in a Divided City, A screening of Vinny Cunninghams film Exodus . It takes place on Wednesday 27th February 2008 in the Nerve Centre Cinema Derry/Londonderry @ 10.30am - 1.30pm (lunch included).
There will be after-show discussion with Diane Greer, Mary Nelis and Jeanette Warke. THIS EVENT IS FREE. Subsidised childcare and travel costs provided. RSVP ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED.
To register or receive further information please contact: Deirdre McAliskey Dialogue & Development Co-ordinator 028 90 243363
development@womenintopolitics.org or visit www.womenintopolitics.org/dialogue.htm
Funded by Derry City Council and the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (Measure 2.1) through the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council.
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Foyle Epilepsy Action Branch Monthly Meeting
The Foyle Branch will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 26th Feb Broomhill Hotel commencing at 7.30pm. We have invited members of Foyle Epilepsy Action Branch to join us for the evening. After normal business a musical evening is planned. All new members are cordially invited.
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Ulster Cancer Foundation Two Day Training Course to Help People Stop Smoking
The Ulster Cancer Foundation has organise a Two Day Training Course to Help People Stop Smoking. It takes place in the Waterside Hospital, Seminar Room on the 7th & 14th March 2008 .
The Aims and Objectives of the course are as follows:
The aim: To help smokers stop smoking
Objectives: To examine the smoking habit To explore smoking cessation strategies To identify interpersonal communication skills. To discuss how to set up and run a stop smoking group for pregnant smokers. To examine group dynamics To discuss available resources.
Course Tutor: Naomi Thompson
To register contact: Anne Robinson Administrator for Tobacco Control Services WHSSB Tel No: (028) 8225 3951 Email: anne.robinson@whssb.n-i.nhs.uk
(Please inform of any special dietary or other requirements you have when you phone - Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis).
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Leadership Training through the Arts - Delivered by YoMo Training (www.yomo.ie)
A practical one-day training course for young people, exploring leadership qualities through the use of the arts. The training aims to support and inspire groups to deliver a community project or activity immediately following the course. The course will be offered on each of the following three days: Wednesday 26th March 2008 Thursday 27th March 2008 Friday 28th March 2008 Typical Group Size: 5 - 6 Young People with 2 Supportive Adults Course Contents: Identifying the needs of the local community Examining the qualities of the group and individuals Group workshops to share experiences Examining the need for leadership for effective group work Using Visual Arts to explore and express issues Using Performing Arts to develop group presentation skills Managing projects, people and resources Action Plan Film The training will take place in the new Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny.
Contact: Hugh Doyle, Project Manager hugh.doyle@hse.ie Youth Participation Project, HSE West/WHSSB, 1 St. Columbas Terrace, High Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Tel: 00 353 74 91 03255 or 00 353 87 904 9179
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Cathedral Youth Club 35 Years Celebration Concert
The Cathedral Youth Club is having a 35 years celebration concert in The Millennium Forum on Monday 3rd March 8.00pm. Star guest is the ever popular Dominic Kirwan. Tickets can be purchased at the Forum. This should be a great event as it is also supported by local community artists from across the City. The Cathedral Youth Club has supported many young people over the years and are delighted to welcome communities to come along and take part in the Celebrations. More information required can be received by contacting Jeanette on 07808736927.
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INCORE International Summer School
INCORE is pleased to announce
that the International Summer School will be held from Monday 16th June to
Friday 20th June
2008. |
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Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Ros Doire - Events for Seachtain na Gaeilge - March 2008
Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Ros Doire have announced a series of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge - March 2008, these are as follows:
4th March: Traditional Music Session in the Park Bar 9pm 6th March: Public Speaking Competition for Secondary School pupils in the Central Library, Derry12 midday 10th March: Irish Night with free entertainment, Central Library-7.30pm 11th March: Table Quiz, Park Bar-9pm 18th March: The Cumanns twice-yearly draw in St. Annes P.S. 8.45pm
Our Irish classes, which cater for all levels, take place every Tuesday night in St. Annes P.S. Rosemount. New attendees welcome!
For further information contact:
Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rs Doire 74a Duke Street Derry BT47 6DQ Tel: 028 71 342906 E-mail: cnocnaros1@btconnect.com
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Child Protection Training being offered by Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI). Two events are organised and take place at the following:
Silver Birch Hotel Omagh - Wednesday 27 February 9.30- 4.30 (Lunch Provided) Clooney Hall Derry - Tuesday 4 March 9.30- 4.30 (Lunch Provided)
Please contact Melissa on 90 401290 for further details or to book a place. |
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Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company weekend workshop in Contact Improvisation
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company is holding a weekend workshop in Contact Improvisation on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March 2008. When: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March 2008 (11am-6pm) Where: Echo Echo Dance Studio, Waterside Theatre, Derry- Londonderry How much? 40 / 20 concession
Spaces are limited and some bookings have been made already. If you would like to book a place or find out more about the workshop, contact Echo Echo on +44(0)28 7134 2266 or e-mail info@echoechodance.com or visit the website www.echoechodance.com
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Community Development Learning Initiative Event - Protecting our children from abuse on the internet
Community Development Learning Initiative In association with Caw / Nelson Drive Action Group have organise a Neighbourhood Community Event: Taking Responsibility Together - Protecting our children from abuse on the internet Chaired by: Mark McChrystal Child abuse on the internet is a serious and growing problem. This event will bring parents and child care professionals together to: 1. Learn more about the nature and extent of the problem 2. Consider how child care agencies and parents can work together to protect children 3. Here about the help that is already available for parent
DATE: Tuesday 4th March 2008 VENUE: Clooney Hall, Clooney Terrace, Waterside, Derry / Londonderry TIME: 7:00pm 9:30pm
CONTACT: Stephanie @ 71377940 / cdli@btconnect.com to book your place.
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Book Launch - the things people say.... Political Quotations from the Northern Ireland Peace Process.
Much has been written about The Troubles but only in recent times has text regarding the peace process in the 1990s begun to emerge. Drawing together quotations from a wide range of sources including politicians, academics, clergy, political activists, journalists and other commentators this book not only reflects key moments, arguments and issues but also represents the slow yet momentous political developments in Northern Ireland during the 1990s. the things people say.... Political Quotations from the Northern Ireland Peace Process will be launched on Wednesday 30 April at 12pm in The Junction, Bishop Street, Derry
Johnston Mc Master (Irish School of Ecumenics) Nicola Lynagh (Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education) Michael Doherty (Peace and Reconciliation Group)
To confirm your attendance or reserve a copy (in advance) please e-mail Fergal on thekingisalive@hotmail.com or contact 079 4459 5864.
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Greater Shantallow Community Arts Information seminar Eye Opener (A Parent Support Programme).
Greater Shantallow Community Arts are hosting a Conference/ Information seminar entitled Eye Opener ( A Parents Support Programme) across the Western Trust area on Tuesday 11th of March , which will provide Parents, Carers, and all adults who work with and communicate with young people, the opportunity to engage with in an open and supportive environment a host of statutory and community based support service organisations and bodies whose primary objectives are supporting parents of children affected by the issues of Drug & Alcohol Misuse, Bullying and Mental Health problems in particular Self Harm. The Eye Opener project will use an innovative and visual format to communicate, educate and showcase to the attendees by means of film and documentaries which have been produced locally within the Western Trust area by young people themselves a series of issue related information packages on Self Harm, Bullying, Drug Misuse that will bring to parents/attendees a clearer understanding of the complexities, peer pressures and most importantly tell-tale signs that are associated with the issues raised. If you would like to attend and also have your organisations details included in the booklet, please reply to ; patricia@gscaderry.com before 29th of February 2008.
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