The Community Foundation is delighted to announce that a fresh cycle of our unique Community Innovators Programme, delivered in partnership with WorkWest, will open for applications on 2nd September 2019. The Community Innovators programme is free to access and is for voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations who would like support to explore and develop new solutions to a real world social, economic or environmental challenge.
Details of information workshops for those considering applying are as follows:
Enniskillen, 19th September 10.30am - 12pm: register here
Derry-Londonderry, 19th September 2pm - 4pm: register here
Ballymena, 20th September 9:30am - 11am: register here
Belfast, 20th September 12pm - 1.30pm: register here
Further information and the Expression of Interest form will be available on the Community Foundation's website from 2nd September.
The deadline for completed Expressions of Interest will be 4pm on Friday 27th September 2019.
Derry City and Strabane District Council Meeting: Addressing the Impact of Welfare Reform
Location: Guildhall, Derry
Date: Thursday 5 September 2019
Time: 3pm - 5pm
The Department for Infrastructure (DFI) is seeking the views of older people and disabled people about the Concessionary Fares Scheme in Northern Ireland. The findings of the survey will be used to measure the impact of the Scheme.
If you require the a copy of survey by e-mail or post or in an alternative format such as a large print version of the survey, please contact Sean Coulter on 028 9054 0109 or by emailing atsinfo@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk.
We appreciate, however, that filling in the survey may be difficult for some people. To assist you, Imtac can help you complete the survey over the telephone. If you would like to complete the survey this way please contact Michael Lorimer on 028 9072 6020 (please leave a message on the answerphone if no-one is in the office and Imtac will get back to you as soon as possible). Alternatively email michael@imtac.org.uk.
If you are part of a larger group or organisation Imtac would be happy to arrange a meeting to help your members complete the survey. Please contact Michael Lorimer if you would like to arrange this.
As an organisation of disabled people and older people Imtac is very much aware of the importance of the Scheme to many people as well as frustrations other people have with the Scheme. It is vital that all views about the scheme are captured and we would encourage everyone to take part.
The closing date for the survey is Thursday 10th October 2019
A focus group was recently conducted with members from the community to co-produce and design a definition, logo and strap-line for Health Literacy.
The survey (link below) contains the shortlist and we are asking for your help to determine the final version by completing the questionnaire. It should take 2 - 3 minutes to complete.
The closing date for completion is Monday 2 September at noon and we would encourage everyone to respond.
5 Save the date: Launch of Countering Incitement to Hatred Conference Report
Where: Moot Court Room, School of Law, Queen's University Belfast
When: Thursday 3 October 2019 @1pm
Speakers at this launch event will include former Justice Minister Claire Sugden MLA and Judge Marrinan, who is currently leading the Independent Review of Hate Crimes Legislation in Northern Ireland. There will also be input from academics and members of the Equality Coalition.
The event will centre on the launch of the official report from the joint Equality Coalition / QUB conference held in October 2017 entitled 'Defining public duties to tackle incitement to hatred whilst respecting free expression: reviewing the legal & policy framework'. This conference addressed the ‘threshold’ and ‘intervention’ questions increasingly defined in human rights law as to when public authorities can or must act against speech and cultural expression in order to protect the rights of others.
To register for the launch, please email events@caj.org.uk, stating any special requirements.
The event has been deliberately timed to coincide with the review of hate crime legislation, which was first announced by Justice Minister Claire Sugden in early 2017 and is now proceeding with Judge Marrinan at the helm. The review's terms of reference, which include consideration of ‘incitement to hatred’ offences, can be viewed at: http://www.hatecrimereviewni.org.uk/.
The Elephant in the Room – Time to talk about our Emotions: Creating the link between World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day 2019
Tuesday 10th September 2019 from 10am until 1pm
Bawnacre Centre, Castle Street, Irvinestown, BT94 1EE
The Health Improvement, Equality and Involvement Department of the Western Trust is linking World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September and World Mental Health Day on 10th October to encourage people to talk about the ‘elephant in the room’, in other words, the things that we often choose to ignore – our emotions and how we feel.
You are cordially invited to a half day launch event to showcase the ‘Elephant’ interactive campaign pack and a range of resources that you can use in your community, school or workplace to start the conversation. There will be presentations from Conor McCafferty, Director of Zest and the North Star Health and Wellbeing Centre.
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. Places are limited so early booking is advised. We look forward to meeting you there!
7Upcoming Training withWAVE: Impact of Psychological Trauma
WAVE: Impact of Psychological Trauma (Derry/Londonderry)
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WAVE tutors
Autumn 2019
4 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, starting 24 September 2019
This course provides an in-depth look at the history of psychological trauma through a conflict lens. Students will examine how the physical, cognitive, emotional and psychological symptoms of trauma affect adults, young people and children. There will be an exploration of transgenerational trauma and its effects. Treatment modalities recommended for psychological trauma will be analysed and students will gain knowledge around the most appropriate treatment for psychological trauma.
8Upcoming with The International School for Peace Studies
"The Messines Story Home Phase pilot Programme"
The International School for Peace Studies has developed a distinctive and completely original learning pilot programme called "the Messines Story Home Phase pilot Programme".
Information evening in the Waterside Theatre on Tuesday 10th September 2019 at 7.00 pm.
The course involves taking part in workshops, a trip to Belfast & Newtownards & a residential to Dublin. All food and accommodation provided. Transport can be arranged if necessary.
4 Facilitated Workshops
Visit to Schomberg House & Somme Centre 29th Oct 2019
Dublin 1 night Residential 5th-6th Nov 2019
Finale event Friday 15th Nov 2019
If interested please call International School for Peace Studies 028 7131 1005
or contact Jackie@schoolforpeace.com
Remembering the Holocaust
Workshops with International School for Peace Studies
Mon 9 Sept 10am-1pm
Mon 7 Oct 10am-1pm
Mon 4 Nov 10am-1pm
Mon 2 Dec 10am-1pm
Mon 6 Jan 10am-1pm
Monday 27th January 2020 10am-1pm - International Day of Commemoration 75th Anniversary
(Includes refreshments)
See below details of 4 separate one day Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills programmes and 4 separate one day Good Relations - Single Identity programmes that are accredited by the NI Open College Network at Level 1 – 1 Credit.
All of the courses will be delivered at Holywell Trust Building, 10- 14 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry. BT48 8PW. These courses are all free and early booking is advisable.TIME for all courses: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills Courses
Who for?
This course is designed for Good Relations Officers, Project Officers, Community Relations Officers, Community Workers, Voluntary Workers and anyone who works with diverse groups.
Workshop Aims
To introduce participants to the principles of Conflict Management and the use of Mediation as tool for resolving conflict.
Explain to participants that Mediation is a process, which helps people in dispute to have a difficult conversation with each other that enables them to work through their issues and hopefully reach an agreeable outcome.
To give participants an overview of the Learning Outcomes for the course and explain the Northern Ireland Open College Network Accreditation procedure.
Objectives
At the end of the Workshop the participants will be able to: -
Identify different ways people deal with conflict
Be aware of the skills of a mediator
Have an understanding of how mediation works in practice
Help disputing parties create their own agreements
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of co-mediation.
Dates
11 September 2019
8 October 2109
5 November 2019
3 December 2019
Good Relations - Single Identity Course
The programme is designed for anyone working in a Good Relations-Single Identity community to give participants the skills and knowledge of what is required to deliver and eventually initiate a good relations programme with another group.
Course Content
The workshop is delivered through an experiential learning process that will include tutor input, group activities and discussion.
Participants will explore ways to develop group cohesion by looking at the difference between ice-breakers and trust exercises, how groups develop and ways to eventually evaluate different types of Good Relations Programmes.
The background to key developments in the Northern Ireland peace process will be explored to help participants prepare their eventual Good Relations programme.
Each participant will receive a copy of the tutors resource book ‘The Peace Builders Handbook’
Dates
18 September 2019
16 October 2019
13 November 2019
11 December 2019
10The 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.
11 Emotional Intelligence Seminar in Slovenia - TWO Participants sought!
The Inside Out Programme is looking to recruit two participants for the following programme: Emotional Intelligence Training Course
This is the first of two inter-linked training courses, the second being held in Italy in April 2020. A commitment to both is necessary.
Tuesday 19th November (arrival day) - Tuesday 26th November (departure day) to be held in AJDOVŠČINA, Vipva Valley, Slovenia
The programme is being organised by Ambita Institute and Anatta Foundation.
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 €50 applies.
Participants should be aged 18 and over and from the UK. As The Inside Out Programme is based in Northern Ireland and we target participants primarily (but not exclusively) from Northern Ireland.
We are looking to recruit two participants who are involved in delivery of youth work, that can be either young leaders (18-30), youth work practitioners or practitioners with a remit for young people who are all willing to actively and fully participate in the programme but are prepared to engage in post-programme activity including a local action project before returning to take part in the second training programme in April 2020.
You will be joined by participants from at 9 countries including Slovenia, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, Serbia, Italy and Ireland The programme will be in English.
Please note that you will be responsible for making your travel arrangements as a demonstration of your commitment to taking part but we can offer advice where necessary. You will be reimbursed up to a maximum of €275 for travel following completion of the programme.
The Programme: Emotional intelligence is something that is not genetically modified, but a quality that can be successfully trained and acquired. This training course offers personal development, but also several methods one can use in their professional life with young people.
These methods include cognitive activities, simulation exercises, theatrical and dance techniques, art techniques, aromatherapy, meditation and mindfulness, work in nature, etc.
The project is organised in two stages. First part of the project is aiming at gaining personal experiences and learning methods to be used in professional life as youth worker. At the end of the first training course, participants will prepare for local activities, which they should complete between the first and the second training course.
They will be offered support from the mentors during their local activities. It is important that the participants are present on the both training courses, because the programme of both training courses complement each other.
The second training course will continue with the practices and will offer space for reflection of the activities they made during both training courses.
Main topics of both training course will be:
· Self-awareness
· Recognition and handling emotions
· Recognition of other people’s emotions
· Creating our own values
· Proper communication
There will be one free afternoon to see some parts of Slovenia and a day for self reflection. Detailed programme and the application will be sent to participants in September, 2019, once recruitment is complete.
Second part of the training course will be held in April 2020 in Italy. Each participant will be asked to pay 50 EUR for the participation fee on both training courses. We will also arrange an insurance for each participant.
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 Friday 6th September 2019. Feel free to use the same e-mail address for any queries related to the programme.
https://www.aware-ni.org/how-we-can-help-you/information-about-our-support-groups
AWARE offers self-help support groups for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related conditions including anxiety. The groups are free to attend and there is no need to book a place, just turn up. Support groups are one of AWARE's key services, providing regular in-person support in communities across Northern Ireland.
Depression can be a very isolating illness. AWARE’s Support Groups provide an opportunity to meet others with similar experiences, this helps to explain the illness and allows group members to speak freely about how they are feeling, lets group members share information, discuss options and support each other to move forward.
Tuesday 17th September
6-9pm
Peace Bytes, Diamond, Derry/Londonderry
Peace Bytes in partnership with Towards Understanding and Healing
A Good Relations Event:
An Ex British Solidier (Lee Lavis) in conversation with a woman whose brother was shot dead by a British Soldier (Fiona Gallagher)
Limited places – contact Peace Bytes to book on 028 7137 3374
Hosted by Mayor Michaela Boyle and following the success of a similar event last February, the upcoming 'Celebration of Women through the Troubles' event will celebrate the invaluable contribution of women who, as noted by Catherine Cooke (Foyle Women's Information Network), 'have been the glue holding together our community in the face of the onslaught of violence that has caused so much suffering over the years, from 1968 til now'.
This free event will take place in the Guildhall's Whittaker Suite on Wednesday 18th September. Tea, coffee and scones will be served on arrival at 10am with a light lunch following the event at 12:30pm.
To book a place, please contact Maureen or Catherine at 02871 361942 or alternatively contact Kirstie at 02871 261941 / kwright@thejunction-ni.org
This event has been organised by Mayor Michaela Boyle, Danny Toland (School of Motoring), Towards Understanding and Healing/The Junction and Foyle Women's Information Network.
Towards Understanding and Healing Valued Voices is a project supported by the European Union's PEACE IV Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
We are delighted to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting 2019 to learn about the work of AWARE in 2018-19 and participate in a workshop facilitated by Positive Parties
Positive Parties is an inspirational, motivational and transformational coaching & training company delivering fun workshops, programmes and seminars. They promote positive mental health in a unique ‘party style’ learning environment.
We are delighted to have Denise Devlin with us for this workshop and are confident that the positivity you will gain will leave you feeling upbeat!
There will also be an opportunity to talk to AWARE staff about new work we have been developing through our market stalls over coffee and lunch.
*Lunch is available for everyone at 1.15pm*
Derry City Hotel, Derry/ Londonderry Saturday 28th September 2019 11.00am – 1.15pm
Have you got some time to spare? Do you like the idea of being involved in community work?
The Cosy Club is looking to recruit new members to our management committee. We already have a rich and diverse committee but we’re looking to recruit some new members who can bring some skills and experience to us. Our work is very rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of many of the local older community.
‘Spanner in the Works’ is bringing their latest production to the Playtrail on Monday 23rdSeptember at 10:30am in the amphitheatre
‘Spanner in the Works’ is funded by the Arts Council of NI and National Lottery. Department for Communities and The Playtrail are partnership organisations in hosting this production.
In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Written by Disney
‘A soundscape composed with the original Keys of Crumlin Road Prison’
‘The sound recorded on this vinyl LP was created with items recovered from The Crumlin Road Prison Belfast. ‘The Crum’ as it is known, was a Belfast prison where prisoners involved in the conflict were held on remand. From the closed confines of a small prison cell, external sounds – keys, grills, locks, footsteps, voices, silence and random noise often provided a visual picture of what was happening beyond the locked door - the origin of this ‘sound sculpture’ - hopefully the vision that you will have as a listener, will be generated by you, your own confined space and your interaction with this sonic experience
‘This soundscape grew from an immersive audio visual installation that I created in 2017 and that I first exhibited in February 2018 in the Victoria and Albert Gallery and museum, Liverpool. That exhibition displayed hundreds of the Crumlin keys and their Identification tags combined with the immersive soundtrack created with those same keys.
‘Other items used to sculpt the sonic experience are a steel prison food tray, an original ‘prisoner made’ grappling hook (surreptitiously constructed by prisoners intending to escape),opening locks, banging grills, echoing memories and my own words. Additional instrumental music was created by my daughters Toraigh and Dara Watson, who play flute and harp, and the nature that blooms in the Glens. Whether they know it or not, both of my beautiful daughters have spent a lifetime collaborating with me on this ‘sound sculpture’ and on everything else that I have done and will do in the future.’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Gerard at Holywell Trust
T: 028 7126 1941 OR Raymie Watson E: raymie.watson@gmail.com
Void Gallery, Derry Preview Thursday, September 5th
Exhibition continues September 6th – November 1st, 2019
In all works of fiction there belies an agreement that the reader/the viewer will allow for a suspension of disbelief. In this exhibition I Am What You've Come To See, the artist Sonia Shiel has transformed the three gallery spaces into a circular narrative, casting the audience as its central protagonist. The viewer is compelled to move through the galleries by a series of scripted audio-visual instructions, strategic objects and obtuse props that feign seemingly ungovernable chances - in a shape- shifting journey that is entirely staged.
The use of text, stagings, props and painting are preoccupations in Shiel’s practice. These works are both performative and self-referential with the central narrative being an instructional conversation between the artwork and its maker. The paintings portray various landscape/natural elements and patterns, imprecise geometries, and translucent planes of colour and shape. Mimicking a digital landscape that encompasses both the archaeological and futuristic, the works have mobile components which, when activated, suggest how mysterious and magical qualities might influence the directions we take, even in the presence of intent.
Shiel’s expansive practice shifts us between the fantastical and the real and often refers to our impotency within world affairs while celebrating the notion of agency and our endeavours to affect change. Within this body of work she flips the hierarchy; the artworks assert control over the outcome and we become players within its stage.
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