Archived List of Events for 2010 - page 1

South Belfast Roundtable on Racism presents:

B inclusive: an exhibition of artwork from Belfast's integrated schools

In April 2010, Belfast's integrated schools were invited to take part in an art activity to support an exhibition taking place at Belfast Waterfront during the month of June.

Students contributed their ideas about what it means to feel 'welcome' and 'included' in Belfast. This activity was done either individually or in small groups and schools were asked to use some democratic means by which to choose five images to submit.

South Belfast Roundtable were delighted with the quality and variety of images sent in and the exhibition showcasing this work was the central focus at the launch of the Belfast Inclusion Festival where it was very well received. Guests at the launch chose the image (shown) created by Rosella Corso (12) of Malone College to best represent 'welcome' and 'inclusion' in Belfast. This will be used on a poster to promote local events throughout the city.

The overall standard of work was high and the exhibition will now be on show on the ground floor of Belfast Waterfront (beside the Studio Theatre entrance) during June. Look out for many more of the images appearing on this website.

Many thanks and congratulations to all students and schools taking part in this fine showcase of what it means to feel 'welcome' in Belfast!

Click here to see the artwork.

1st - 30th June 2010
Belfast Waterfront
2 Lanyon Place
Belfast BT1 3WH

The Welcome Organisation presents:

Looking in: an exhibition of photographs by Donal McCann

Local photographer Donal McCann has been working extensively with the Welcome Organisation and it’s clients for the past 10 months. His new body of work is raw and emotive. Shot in Belfast City, Donal has captured the essence of the homeless community at their most vulnerable.

It has become an extremely personal project for the Belfast man with the single hope that his images will create a greater level of awareness for an organisation that shines a bright light for so many of the city’s deprived.

2-29th June
Belfast Waterfront
2 Lanyon Place
Belfast BT1 3WH

Belfast Friendship Club presents:

Playing with colour: an exhibition of original monoprints

An exhibition of original monoprints will be on display in Common Grounds Cafe throughout the month of June.

1st-30th June 2010
Common Grounds Cafe
12-24 University Avenue
Belfast BT7 1GY

The Markets Community Centre presents:

Chinese food demonstration and storytelling for parents and toddlers

All Welcome!

Thursday 3rd June 2010, 10.00 - 12.00
Markets Community Centre
Market Street
Belfast BT1 2AR

Morton Community Centre presents:

Performance of a play by 'Spanner in the Works' theatre company

Free of charge. All welcome!

For more information please see

http://www.nitatheatre.org/members/spanner.html

Thursday 3rd June 2010 at 19.30
Morton Community Centre
Lorne Street
Belfast BT9 7DU

Belfast Women of the World presents:

A Clothes Swap - calling all girls!

Refresh your wardrobe

This month, as part of the Belfast Inclusion Festival, Belfast Women of the World are hosting a big, multicultural clothes and accessories swap. Simply bring along 3 items of unwanted clothing - or accessories (hats / scarves / belts / bags / shoes / jewellery / hair ornaments etc). There will also be:

a dance performance to enjoy
Argentinian / Mexican folk dancing to join in or watch as you wish
refreshments and more...

Belfast Women of the World

Belfast Women of the World are a group from many different backgrounds, nations and walks of life who have been meeting on a monthly basis since November 2009. Shared events and activities along the way have involved not only exploring differences but, more importantly, sharing the many things in common and enjoying one another's company! Meetings are driven and led by members' own interests and suggestions and, so far, have taken place on weekday evenings in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast.

"Belfast Women of the World meetings are a chance to relax and unwind and enjoy the collective wit and creativity of women of all ages from all over the world. For me, the group demonstrates that we always have more in common than we do to separate us and I come away from our meetings feeling energised and connected!" (Stephanie Mitchell, co-founder)

Meetings are free of charge and open to women 18 years and over. To find out more, please contact Stephanie at

stephanie.mitchell@sbrtr.org.uk or phone 07548 938508
All welcome!

Friday 4th June 18.00 - 21.00
Chinese Welfare Association
1 Stranmillis Embankment
Belfast BT7 1GB

The Migrant Media Project presents:

Outdoor film screening: Whose Voice Is It Anyway?

Two films will be projected onto the white facade of the newly built St Anne's Square. Please bring cushions / rugs etc. Chairs and refreshments will be provided. In case of rain, the films will be screened outdoors as planned but will be viewed indoors at the University of Ulster on level D.

Free of charge. All welcome!

Friday 4th June, 2010, 22.00 - 23.15
University of Ulster (back entrance, at the steps)
Academy Street
Cathedral Quarter
Belfast BT15 1ED

Libraries NI presents:

Stories and crafts

Storytelling and craft session for families. Come along and hear about what your library can offer.

Free of charge. All welcome!

Library staff will deliver storytelling and craft sessions to entertain children on the day but also showcase what they do on a regular basis. Parents and carers can find out about 'Bookstart', a free gifting scheme for babies and toddlers, enjoy a fun visit to the library, meet the staff informally and find out more about the inclusive and free service available to members. In particular, the event will demonstrate the pleasure to be gained from listening to stories and the value of introducing books into children's lives at an early age.

Saturday 5th June 2010, 10.30-11.30
Ormeau Library
247 Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 3GG

Community Outreach Project to Ethnic Minorities (COPE) presents:

Celebrating Cultural Diversity day

12.00-16.00: international food fair / supervised fun activities for children / various activities for adults
19.00 onwards: formal launch / concert / music / singing / dancing


Free of charge. All welcome!

Saturday 5th June 2010
City Life Centre
143 Northumberland Road
Belfast BT13 2JF

Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) presents:

Tribute to Lena Horne: a screening of the film 'Stormy Weather'

Free of charge. All welcome!

Sunday 6th June 15.00
Shared Space
Ulster Hall
34 Bedford Street
Belfast BT2 7FF

The Rainbow Project presents:

Launch of new Advocacy and Support service for LGBT people

Information about new services for professionals, agencies and individuals supporting victims of hate crime, abuse and discrimination. Come along and meet the advocacy worker, find out about the referrals procedure and get other information.
Light lunch provided.

Free of charge. All welcome!

Please RSVP to harriet@rainbowproject.org

Wednesday 9th June, 2010, 12.00 - 14.00
Black Box
18-22 Hill Street
Cathedral Quarter
Belfast BT1 2LA

Grove Library presents:

Storytime: flowers from around the world

Library staff will deliver storytelling and craft sessions to entertain children on the day but also showcase what they do on a regular basis. Parents and carers can find out about 'Bookstart', a free gifting scheme for babies and toddlers, enjoy a fun visit to the library, meet the staff informally and find out more about the inclusive and free service available to members. In particular, the event will demonstrate the pleasure to be gained from listening to stories and the value of introducing books into children's lives at an early age.

Free of charge but booking is essential. Please contact Diane Lee at: diane.lee@librariesni.org.uk  All welcome!

Thursday 10th June 2010, 15.30-16.30
Grove Library
120 York Road
Belfast BT15 3HF

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive presents:

A Human Library

The Human Library works like a normal library except that the books are people. 'Readers' can come and 'borrow' a person for 20 minutes from the library and take them to the Coffee Shop for a 20 minute conversation. It is an informal, safe way to bring people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles together in conversation. The concept behind the Human Library is that it is difficult to maintain stereotypes and prejudices when meeting and engaging face-to-face. These 20 minute conversations let us see the human in the other and remind us that a stereotype never does justice to a person. Free of charge.

All welcome!

Thursday 10th June 2010, 16.00 - 18.00
Linenhall Library
17 Donegall Square North
Belfast BT1 5GB

The Portuguese Speakers Association presents:

La Nocha Latina - multicultural event

A lively event programme with a wide variety of performances and displays including: salsa and merenge (including salsa display from the Dominican Republic), percussion from Congo, samba and traditional music from Brazil, Portuguese pimba, African kisomba, kuduro, zouk, funana, semba and gumbe (plus dance performance).

Please contact the organiser Ano Mario (07807 819397) for more information.

Free of charge.

All welcome (over 18).

Thursday 10th June, 2010, 22.00 onwards
10 Square Hotel
10 Donegal Square South
Belfast BT1 5JD

Grove Library presents:

Rhymetime: songs from around the world

Children, parents and carers all welcome!

Friday 11th June, 2010, 10.30am-11.30am
Grove Library
120 York Road
Belfast BT15 3HF

Embrace NI presents:

World Cafe event: Imagine if the world was a village of 100 people...

Most of us have moved school, job, house, town or city at some time in our lives. Most of us probably know someone who has moved country as well. This is an opportunity to come along and meet people from different parts of the world and to talk about why people move - in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

This is a family-friendly event catering for adults and children alike.

Free refreshments.

Live music provided by Beyond Skin.

Saturday 12th June 2010, 10.00-12.30
Willowfield Parish Church
147 My Lady's Road
Belfast BT6 8FE

Belfast Islamic Centre presents:

A Muslim festival for all women

Come and view the Belfast Islamic Centre and share Islamic culture.

This will include: henna painting, food from different countries, and a display of clothes and a gallery of books, photos and jewellery.

All women welcome!

Saturday 12th June, 2010, 18.00-22.00
Belfast Islamic Centre
38 Wellington Park
Belfast BT9 6DN