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Newry and Mourne District Council
Community Relations Week Launch
Newry City Hall
Monday 28th April
10am
Sonya Burns 028 3031 3074, or Nicola Doran 028 3031 3174,
The Cycle for Peace will begin with council employees and elected members wearing tee shirts promoting our Peace campaign as they ride across country. The Launch will include a road show that morning in Newry. Newry and Mourne Council’s External and Internal Good Relations Officers will visit local children, senior citizens and community groups to talk about good relations and raise the profile of current programmes and future plans in the District.
Newry and Mourne District Council
Slavery in Newry
The Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Newry
Tuesday 29th April
10.00am
Sonya Burns 028 3031 3074, Nicola Doran 028 3031 3174,
An information session for the female staff of Newry and Mourne Council to raise awareness about the conditions that migrant workers face in Northern Ireland and how we can best combat the exploitation of people that is occurring in our communities under a blanket of racism and misunderstanding.
Newry and Mourne District Council
Cross Community Schools’ Quiz.
Canal Court Newry
Tuesday 29th April
7pm
Sonya Burns 028 3031 3074, or Nicola Doran 028 3031 3174,
16 schools from across the Newry and Mourne District will take part in the Annual School’s Quiz in the Canal Court Newry. Each school puts forward a team of players who are re grouped into mixed teams with other schools. The quiz provides the opportunity for young people who would not normally socialise to come together for an evening of craic. The young people are given an opportunity to network and develop links across the schools.
Newry & Mourne Voluntary Welfare Group
History of RIC/RUC to PSNI
Bessbrook Town Hall
Wednesday 30th April
7.30pm start
Samuel Courtney - 028 3753 7936
A talk and slide show of the history of the police force in Northern Ireland from 1921 to the present day.
Newry and Mourne District Council
The Good Relations Road Show
Contact Sonya or Nicola for Venue Details
Wednesday 30th April
10am start
Sonya Burns 028 3031 3074, Nicola Doran 028 3031 3174,
The Good Relations Road Show will travel out to South Armagh to visit Luncheon Clubs, Mums/Dads and Toddler groups and various community groups. Newry and Mourne Council’s External and Internal Good Relations Officers will visit local children, senior citizens and community groups to talk about good relations and raise the profile of current programmes and future plans in the District.
Newry and Mourne District Council
SELB Cultural Evening
Newry Teachers Centre, Downshire Road, Newry
Thursday 1st May
7pm
Sonya Burns 02830313074, Nicola Doran 02830313174,
A youth event has been organised where young people from the area will get the chance to experience the music, arts and traditions of many cultures. Entertaining and informative the event will also give young people the opportunity to create their own peace bracelets to keep as a reminder of their evening.
Newry and Mourne District Council
Sights & Sounds Project
Bagenal’s Castle, Newry
Thursday 1st May
4.30pm
Sonya Burns 02830313074, Nicola Doran 02830313174,
An exhibition of photos, video and artwork collected as part of a project which aims to promote reconciliation and social inclusion through an understanding of both Protestant and Catholic heritage. The project involves children, youth and adults in a cultural and arts programme.
Allsorts Youth Project
Newry Teacher’s Centre, Newry
Thursday 1st May
6pm
Rab McGrogan 028 3025 3162
This is a great opportunity for young people to meet and share experiences with others from different cultures and backgrounds. Experience music and food from other countries.
Newry and Mourne District Council
The Good Relations Road Show
Contact Sonya or Nicola for venue details
Friday 2nd May
10am
Sonya Burns 02830313074, Nicola Doran 02830313174,
The Good Relations Road Show will travel out to Kilkeel to visit Luncheon Clubs, Mums/Dads and Toddler groups and various community groups. Newry and Mourne Council’s External and Internal Good Relations Officers will visit local children, senior citizens and community groups to talk about good relations and raise the profile of current programmes and future plans in the District.
