Libraries NI
Art Exhibition from Maghaberry Prison
Antrim Library
Throughout September, during branch opening hours
028 9446 1942
www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/Antrim-Library.aspx
Art exhibition in which the work of inmates from Maghaberry HMP Prison will be displayed. The exhibition hopes to promote social inclusion for the inmates and provides participants the opportunity to showcase their cultural expression in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
Beyond Skin
#ArtsDialogue
Music event
The Barron Hall, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey
Monday 18th September, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Pamela@southantrimcommunitynetwork.org
www.beyondskin.net
An evening of Music & Dialogue with special guests from Heartbeat.fm Mark Smulian and Gani Tamir. The event will encourage young people to share insights and perspectives on issues affecting them most and show how an arts-driven approach to peacebuilding can be just as effective as traditional methods. The evening is supported by the Public Health Agency, Community Relations Forum, Arts Council NI and IBIS Belfast Hotel.
Libraries NI
Raquel McKee – Rainbow Storytelling and Dramatics
Performance
Randalstown Library, New Street, Randalstown
Tuesday 19th September, 1:00pm – 2.00pm
Private event
Intercultural storytelling session led by Raquel McKee who will recite African / Caribbean folk tales to highlight themes of respecting difference and celebrating diversity. Funded by the Jim and Peg Armstrong bursary, the event will give an invited audience of local primary school children the chance to learn more about social inclusion and respect through the medium of storytelling.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Who do you think you are?
Islamic Centre, 38 Wellington Park, Belfast, BT9 6DN
Tuesday 19 September, 10 am - 12.30 pm
028 9034 0000
claire.fox@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
A visit and tour of the Islamic Centre. Prior booking required.
Libraries NI
Coole Craic
Community Event
Rathcoole Library
Wednesday 20th September, 10.30am – 11.30am
028 9085 1157
Reminiscence session to celebrate all aspects of culture and heritage in the Rathcoole area with a particular focus on how music, songs, stories and films can evoke shared memories.
Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council
Leading Ladies
Dunsilly Hotel, 20 Dunsilly Road, Antrim, BT41 2JH
Thursday 21 September, 7 - 10 pm
028 9446 3113
valerie.crozier@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Local women invited to hear from influential women in Northern Ireland, particularly in a peace-building context, will be given the opportunity to discuss the experiences of a range of inspirational women. The purpose of this programme is to bring local women into contact with perspectives, which they may not have heard before. Prior booking required.
Libraries NI
Storytelling with Margaret Cameron
Performance
Ballyclare Library, School Street
Friday 22nd September, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
028 9335 2269
www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/ballyclare-Library.aspx
A storytelling performance by Margaret Cameron, Ulster-Scots storyteller and author which will highlight aspects of the Ulster-Scots culture including heritage and writings. By facilitating the performance, Ballyclare library will encourage people who aren’t familiar with this culture to come and experience it in a safe and shared space.
Community Relations Forum
“Come on, on in” Performance
The Barron Hall, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey
Friday 22nd September, 7.30pm – 10.30pm
028 9084 9314
crforum@yahoo.co.uk
Open invitation to join an evening of music, song and dance at the Barron Hall in Newtownabbey. The event will showcase the good work that goes on in the area and in particular, the benefits for all communities coming together in a shared space such as the Baron Hall, to display their culture and traditions, while also learning about those of their neighbours.
Community Relations Forum
Meet your Ballyclare Neighbours
Community Event
Ballyclare Presbyterian Church, Doagh Road
Saturday 23rd September, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
028 9084 9314
crforum@yahoo.co.uk
Local churches and community groups in the Ballyclare area will come together to showcase the wide range of activities and support services they have on offer to encourage residents to become more involved. The event hopes to improve the sense of community in the area and will be supported by local business, PSNI, Peace 4 and the PCSP.
The Picture House Cinema
"The Journey"
Ballyclare Town Hall
Saturday 30th September at 8pm
Doors open at 7:30pm and tea coffee and snacks will be available
In 2006, Northern Ireland's bloody Troubles had dragged on for decades. Now with the growing threat of a new generation inspired by the 9/11 attacks to escalate the conflict to new levels of destruction, both the Catholic Republican and the Protestant Unionist sides are finally persuaded to seriously explore a peace agreement at UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's urging. Unfortunately, the principle negotiators, firebrand Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness, are decades-long implacable enemies. However with talks about to start, Paisley has his wedding anniversary that he is determined to attend at home, and McGuinness decides he must accompany his enemy to prevent him from being persuaded to abandon this chance for peace. With the Prime Minister and his MI-5 staff nervously watching from secret cameras, the two foes undertake a journey together in which they bridge the seemingly unbridgeable and change the course of history.