Community Relations Council

SEELB - Youth Section

Launch of the Lisburn Black & Minority Ethnic Youth Project

Lisburn Library
Monday 26th April at 4pm
Matt Milliken 028 9056 6961

This is the launch of a three year project to provide young people from black and minority ethnic communities with the skills and confidence required in order for them to play a greater role in civic society.

Lisburn City Council

Good Relations and IFA Grass Roots Development Programme

Island Civic Centre Lisburn
Tuesday 27th April at 10am – 4pm
David Mitchell or Ken Duncan 028 9250 9492

This event for secondary schools in Lisburn will focus on how sport has been affected by the social and political situation in Northern Ireland. There will be a screening of the film ‘Green and White Army’, workshops on sectarianism in sport, sporting activities and guest speakers from IFA and GAA.

The Irish Football Association

Football for All Youth Conference

Lisburn Civic Centre
Wednesday 28th April at 9.30am – 4pm
Maria Wilson 028 9068 8427

Young people from local schools will explore controversial issues surrounding football, including sectarianism, flags and emblems through peer led workshops and listening to keynote speakers.

Beyond Skin

Magnetic North Radio Forum

Place of Event TBC
Thursday 29th April at 10am
David Mitchell 078 7775 6987

This radio discussion with young people and guests representing different countries, will explore what attracts people from different cultures to Northern Ireland. www.homelyplanet.org

Lisburn Indian Malayalee Association

Great Indian Cultural Diversity Festival

Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Saturday 1st May at 11am - 6pm
Jose Mathew 077 3056 3756

This festival presents Indian classical dances, cinematic, fusion dances and modern Bollywood dances, along with local Irish dances and Irish flute bands.