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E-Bulletin 06 October 2008 |
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Equality NI Inviting Submissions to Programme for Traveller Focus Week |
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“Thriller” set to take centre stage for Shantallow & Galliagh Halloween Celebrations |
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Men’s Action Network with the support of funding from Derry City Council are offering a eight week program for men who are currently going through, or have gone through, the ending of a personal relationship or marriage . Regardless of the reasons as to why or how the relationship has ended the separation will have meant a change to the personal commitment, emotional investment and shared experiences that form the basis of relationships. Additionally if there have been children within the relationship maintaining and managing relationships as a separated father can also have many challenges. MAN’s aim is to facilitate a safe supportive space where a maximum of 10 men can voice their personal thoughts, feelings and concerns around the often traumatic experiences of dealing with the loss of a relationship or marriage. It is also aim our aim to support men and help them cope with the change/loss of access to children, family and social networks which can often follow as a consequence and to assist men against feeling that the ending of their relationship is the ending of their world, their life or meaningful relationships. The program will invite men to: Speak about the emotional impact of the loss of their relationship, Look at the life changes which have occurred as a result of the loss, Explore how to manage the more unhealthy aspects of these changes in a healthier way, Apply new self awareness / learning to aid present and future relationships, Speak about how changes to access as a parent may affect them, Gain insight; get support with possible parenting issues which may arise as a result. As part of the program one of the eight sessions will also be given over to a legal representative who will outline and answer general enquires on the law regarding such matters as sharing assets, child access/contact or other orders. If you are a man who feels they would like to take part in, or find out more about, this eight week program ,scheduled to run on Tuesday nights, please contact Men’s Action Network at 2 Dacre Terrace before Friday 10th October 2008 in one of the following ways: Tel: 02871377777, Email: man_in_derry@yahoo.co.uk Or see our Website: man-ni.org |
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Equality NI Inviting Submissions to Programme for Traveller Focus Week If any of you are organising
events for Traveller Focus Week which is the 1st to the
5th December 2008 - Equality NI have asked that
details be forwarded to them by the 8th October so that it can be included
on the Equality NI promotional programme. Additional information can be
passed on to the contact below for placement on the Equality NI website,
such as photos and descriptions of previous projects. |
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CDLi: Who We Are/What We Do plus Upcoming Courses
In spite of funding challenges, CDLi continues to provide both customised and accredited community development learning programmes as well as information, support and advice to community groups in the Derry City Council and Strabane District Council areas. As well as “off the shelf” accredited courses, learning programmes can be designed in response to the interests and needs of the groups who contact us and the time they have available. CDLi programmes include: Management skills, Committee Skills, Strategic Planning, Creative Thinking & Ideas Generation, Library & Support Services. CDLi is located at 10-12 Bishop Street ( opposite Pound stretchers, near the Diamond) Phone 028 71377940 or Email: cdli@btconnect.com for any further information.
The Skilled Listening Programme: Please see below for dates of programme in two separate venues. Four session Facilitated Workshops for Community Development Workers The Skilled Listening Programme is a 12 hour introduction to a user-friendly structure for Listening and Basic Counselling. It is delivered by Relate NI trained counsellors and will allow participants to develop skills and confidence that will be very useful in any formal or semi-formal listening situation.
Programme content will include: Introduction to Basic Counselling skills, Introduction to the Egan Model: Exploration; Understanding; Action, Exploring blocks to Listening and the Practical application of skills.
1. DATES Weds 22nd October / Weds 29th October /Weds 5th Nov / Weds 12th Nov 2008 VENUE: Clooney Hall, Waterside TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm COST: Free Places FACILITATOR: Margaret Chapman, Relate NI
2. DATES Wed 5th November / Weds 12th November /Wed 19th Nov / Wed 26th Nov 2008 VENUE: Healthy Living Centre Central Drive, Creggan TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm COST: Free Places FACILITATOR: Owen Donnelly, Relate NI
Fuller details available on request, places are limited so please book early. Contact Anne on 028 71377940 or Email: cdli@btconnect.com |
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“Thriller” set to take centre stage for Shantallow & Galliagh Halloween Celebrations
The Icon Michael Jackson musically spectacular Thriller is the inspiration behind this years Halloween presentation coming from the Greater Shantallow and Galliagh areas of the City and once again Greater Shantallow Community Arts are leading the way in extending as wide an invitation as possible to local schools, community groups and interested individuals who would like to get involved in this years Banks of the Foyle Halloween Festival Carnival Parade to come along and join in the fun. We will be holding a series of carnival skills, costume and dance workshops over the coming weeks in preparation of Derry’s biggest night of the year. Already we have been working in partnership with the Northwest Carnival Initiative and the Beat from Belfast in the production of a spectacular 30ft high iconic Michael Jackson puppet and the costume and dance workshops that commence this week will be a opportunity for everyone interested to get into the theme and dance routines that we are hoping to put on display in the carnival parade as part of Irelands biggest and best Halloween celebrations. The Workshops commence on Thursday 9th October 6pm-8pm in the 4-Block in Bloomfield and will continue on every Thursday and Saturday until the big night. Everyone is welcome to come along, Admission is free and we can guarantee participants a crazy and creative time, For further information contact Donna at 02871357443 or email info@gscaderry.com |
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Theatre of the Oppressed Training Event
IDEA with Children in Crossfire and Crooked House Theatre Company invite you to a 3-day training event in the use of Theatre of the Oppressed and Forum Theatre. Date: 5th- 7th November Venue: Verbal Arts Centre, Bishop Street, Derry Book early as places are filling up! Please see attached for booking form and programme of events.
For more information: grainne@childrenincrossfire.org / (048) 71 278948 |
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Shared City Project - British Sign Language Classes We still have some places left
in the above course, if you are interested in securing a place on the
course please contact: Jeanette Warke on 71 329144 or email shared.city@derrycity.gov.uk
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New
Production Examines Elder Abuse
For details contact 02871279918 solepurpose@mac.com |
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Joe Brennan’s new play “Stone Soup”
Joe Brennan’s new play Stone Soup (directed by Maeve Sweeney) is a highly original retelling of the classic folktale, with a very definite Donegal flavour. The play is full of playfulness, movement, song and original stories. Stone Soup tells the story of life in a small village, mainly through the eyes of two children, taking each of the four seasons in turn. The rhythm of life in the village is upset one year when the sun shines for too long and then the rains come for too long in the summer. The harvest is small, no one is in the mood for celebration and hearts are hardening. It is down to Lus na Gréine to bring warmth and reassurance to the village with the help of a ‘magic’ stone. An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. Monday 13th October, 10am and 12.30pm Tuesday 14th October, 10am and 4pm Stone Soup is aimed at children under 7 and their families and is suitable for pre-school and school groups. |
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Practice Times for Foyle Hockey…
Practice for Foyle
men’s hockey and boys 15 upwards 5.30 -
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Bill Drummond The17: Birth, Marriage & Death
My name is Bill Drummond and I am an artist. I have created a choir called The17. Details of this choir can be seen at www.The17.org Void Gallery, Patrick Street, Derry-Londonderry are holding an exhibition about The17 which opens in October 2008. Part of this exhibition entails me inviting three local families to perform three scores. One family will have recently celebrated a birth One family will have recently celebrated a marriage One family will have recently had a bereavement Each family group will be made up of 17 family and friends. Each family will work with me to perform one score. Each family will be photographed and a life-sized print will hang in the exhibition. I wish to invite any family that feels it would like to take part in this or seeks further information, to contact Void Gallery on 028 71 308080 or Email: maoliosaboyle@derryvoid.com Exhibition opening Saturday 18
October 7.30 - 10.00pm |
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Derry City Council and its partners are hosting a public meeting to unveil exciting plans for the Bay Road Park and also give the public a chance to have their say, join a management group for the site or learn how they can get involved with wildlife action on the site through volunteering or recording wildlife. If you wish to learn more join us on Thursday 9th October at 7pm in the Ecobase, grounds of Belmont House on Racecourse Road. All are welcome. If you would like any more information on this event please contact Annie Mullan on 028 7136515 or Email: annie.mullan@derrycity.gov.uk |
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Due to conflicting Parent & Toddler groups, OUR TIME, Artlink's arts and crafts parent and toddler group, has been rescheduled for Fridays 10am - noon. There are a few places left on the CREATIVE ART night class for adults, which runs on Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm. The next meeting of the adult social culture group, CULTURE VULTURES, will be on Thursday 16th October from 2 - 4pm. Please call Artlink to book a place on 074 93 63469. All Welcome! |
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