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Message from Peace & Reconciliation Group
A group of Community Workers involved at the interfaces of Irish Street / Top of the Hill; Bishop Street / Fountain; Curryneirn / Tullyally have expressed their concern about the number of sectarian incidents taking place at the respective interfaces. While it is acknowledged that there has been a significant reduction in these incidents during the summer break there is potential for these incidents to increase. We need the support of all the people in the respective communities to make sure we can put a stop to sectarian incidents once and for all. We are asking all parents to be responsible and make sure you know where your children are. Please encourage your children to pay attention to the health hazards around the building and burning of bonfires and ask them to read the attached pamphlet outlining the rules and regulations in relation to bonfires. We would also ask you to tell them of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's responsibility in ensuring public safety, whether relating directly to bonfires or parades. See the attached advice pamphlet with information from various bodies such as PSNI and NI Fire Service. We are hoping that through your assistance we can have an enjoyable summer; free of sectarian incidents and that we all can live in peace. |
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Lifestart Foundation Annual General Meeting
Friday 12th September 2008 10.00am-1.00pm Followed by buffet lunch, City Hotel Derry/Londonderry. Speakers are Professor James Williams, Research Professor, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Dublin, is the Principal Investigator and Co-Director of Growing Up in Ireland - a national study of 18,000 Irish children. Professor Edward Melhuish, Deputy Director, Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Social Issues Birkbeck, University of London, is Executive Director, of the National Evaluation of Sure Start. Helga Tinneny, Family Visitor Lifestart Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal For further information contact Loreto Douglas, Administrative & Evaluation Manager, Lifestart Foundation, + 44 (0) 2871 365363, email: loreto@lifestart.fsnet.co.uk |
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Fundraiser for Crisis in Zimbabwe
Table Quiz and Raffle Fundraiser for medical & burial expenses for victims of violence in Zimbabwe Refreshments & Music in SANDINO’S CAFÉ BAR (upstairs) SUNDAY 20 JULY @ 8.30 pm. Doors open 8 pm Admission & individual entry fee - £3.00. Speaker(s) from the Zimbabwe Solidarity Campaign |
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Teenager’s Summer Drama Master class
Artsyard @ The Playhouse is please to announce its Summer Drama Master class for young people in Derry and Ballyshannon from 14-19 July 2008. If you’re a young person aged 12-15 and are interested in doing drama, meeting new people and having fun, then the Artyard Summer Drama Programme is just right for you! Artsyard is a joint Arts Project between the Playhouse, Derry and the Abbey Community Arts Centre, Ballyshannon that provides accredited arts training to youth (12 - 15 year olds) in these two areas. It is a cross-border, cross-community project ‘part financed by the European Union through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the Cross-Border Consortium.’ This programme is offered to young people aged 12-15 from the Derry and Ballyshannon areas and will consist of an intensive drama programme over six days. At the end of the week participants will stage a drama showcase in The Playhouse Derry on Saturday 19 July at 1pm. The training takes place in The Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon and The Playhouse Derry from 10am to 4pm every day next week. Training is absolutely free and travel costs between Derry and Ballyshannon are all covered. For more information on Artsyard or to pick up an application contact Eavan at The Playhouse on T. 028 71268027 or e-mail: eavanking@yahoo.com Places are limited so book early. |
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The Annual Metro Eireann Writing Award will be open to all people born outside Ireland but resident here for at least two years – as well as people with immigrant backgrounds. Any work can be submitted: a short story, extract of a novel (10,000 words), or a selection of poetry (maximum of 10 poems) on A4 paper with double-spaced lines. The best three – as selected by Roddy Doyle, the sole judge of the competition – will be awarded a total of 8,000 euro in cash prizes. First prize is 5,000 euro, while second and third place prizes are 2,000 and 1,000 euro respectively. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, and winning entries will be published in Metro Eireann. The deadline for the submission of entries is 31st of July 2008. For Further Information contact: competition@metroeireann.com |
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Beyond Skin – Exploring the lives of individuals united through music
This film is a snapshot of a two year journey featuring musicians living in Northern Ireland representing various communities whose lives have collided through the good relations project ‘Motion’. The purpose of this film is to address racism and sectarianism by revealing an understanding and similarities between people from different backgrounds who share a common interest through music. To view please follow the link below |
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Two Public Health Training Workshops in Sligo
Ireland and Northern Ireland's Population Health Observatory (INIsPHO@IPH) is housed within the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH). We are delighted to invite you to the following events: 18 August 2008, Institute of Technology Sligo, Ballinode, Sligo 10.00 - 12.00: Public Health Alliance for the island of Ireland (PHAII), Public health advocacy toolkit RSVP by 27
July 2008 For booking please contact:
Helen GilmoreEmail: h.gilmore@cieh.org 14.00 - 16.00: INIsPHO@IPH’s
web tools RSVP by 11 August
2008 For booking please contact:
Brian Ward Leah Friend Email: leah.friend@publichealth.ie Phone: +44 (0)28 90 648494. These workshops will give participants an overview and practical knowledge of web tools that can benefit them in their work. It is possible to register for attendance at either the morning or afternoon workshops |
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Introducing a new book by Brendan McKeever about Donovan. At the very young age of twenty Donovan McKeever passed away. This is the story of his life; a life lived to the full. It is about people he met and the lives he touched along the way. But it is also about Donovan, his personality, his sense of humour, his interests and his family life. On 1 December 2006 a chapter closed in his life; this book, in memory of him, is yet another chapter. The book is due out at the end of July and will be on sale at venues to be finalised in time for publication. All net proceeds (after print costs) will be donated to NI Children's Hospice. The book cost has been kept low at £5, although there will be an additional postage cost for those wishing to have it delivered. We will give you an update when all is finalised. |
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Culmore Area Forum is establishing a Bank of Volunteers for youth projects and community initiatives. If you have 3 Hrs a month to offer then contact Mary Casey at the Forum Tel; 07896290957. |
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