Full Events List - page 2

Belfast Women of the World presents:

Mega clothes/accessories/lotions and potions swap - calling all girls!

Refresh your wardrobe AND your dressing table!

Once again, Belfast Women of the World are hosting a big, multicultural swap of clothes, accessories and lotions and potions. Simply bring along a total of (at least) 3 items of unwanted clothing, accessories (hats / scarves / belts / bags / shoes / jewellery / hair ornaments etc) or creams / lotions / sprays / perfumes etc. and then see what you fancy for yourself! There will also be dancing, refreshments and more...

Free of charge but donations to Belfast Friendship Club will be gratefully accepted so that we can continue to offer a warm welcome to all.

To find out more, please contact stephanie.mitchell@sbrtr.org.uk or phone 07548 938508

Friday 17th June 18.00 - 21.00
Chinese Welfare Association
1 Stranmillis Embankment
Belfast BT7 1GB

The Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) presents:

An evening of international music

A Belfast-based band with musicians from Zimbabwe, Poland, Slovakia and Ireland will perform a dynamic interpretation of African rhythms. There will also be a special Samba music performance by wider community members and led by Chidambaram.

Donations welcome in aid of the NICRAS destitution fund.

Friday 17th June 2011, 18.00 - 22.00
Common Grounds Cafe
12 - 24 University Avenue
Belfast BT7 1GY

ArtsEkta and Smallworld Music present:

The Lord Mayor's Parade: One World, One Future, One Vision

The aim is to harness the wide and varied talent available from all sectors of Belfast society to increase a sense of belonging. Plans for the parade element will focus on showcasing Northern Ireland culture and heritage alongside that of the four main ethnic groups living in Northern Ireland including Eastern European, Indian, Chinese and African cultures.

The parade will leave Writer's Square at 12.00, arriving at the City Hall by 13.00 where there will be a celebration concert within the grounds during the afternoon.

Saturday 18th June 2011
Parade from 12.00 - 13.00
Celebration concert from 13.00 onwards

The Palm Tree Group within Belfast Islamic Centre presents:

Container gardening: talk and demonstration by Teresa Maguire

The Palm Tree Group is for the over 50s and promotes health, wellbeing and social integration within the community. If you're curious about how to grow things in containers, why not come along and join members of the group to find out more AND receive a sample of bedding plant seedlings.

Refreshments provided.

For a place please text or email your name to Raja tel: 07748 676964 or email:raja.harun@yahoo.com

Sunday 19th June 2011, 13.00 - 16.00
Olympia Community Centre
Boucher Road
Belfast BT12 6NA

The Westcourt Centre in association with the Red Barn Gallery presents:

Hidden Quarter: a photographic exhibition of homelessness in Belfast

This exhibition offers a unique insight into what it’s like to be homeless in Belfast from three individual and personal perspectives of men who experienced homelessness within the past year. The aim was to reflect their experiences by documenting what they had gone through to show others.

The Westcourt Centre is a voluntary organisation that offers education, learning and support for early-school leavers and other marginalised groups, promoting social inclusion and reducing disadvantage through education.

www.westcourtcentre.org

20th - 27th June 2011, opening hours Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
The Red Barn Gallery
43B Rosemary Street
Belfast BT1 1QB

The Law Centre presents:

A 60th birthday party!

As part of a programme of events to mark Refugee Week, the Law Centre are hosting a birthday party to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UN 1951 Refugee Convention.

For more information, please phone the Law Centre: 028 9024 4401

Monday 20th June 2011, 15.30 - 17.30
Crescent Arts Centre
2 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NH

Belfast Print Workshops in association with the Crescent Arts Centre present:

Printmaking: come and try it! (session 1)

If you've ever wondered how prints are produced, now is your chance. This is the first of two 'drop-in' sessions so you can come and try making a print yourself - or even just watch others having a go! No experience necessary.

All welcome!

Monday 20th June 2011, 17.30 - 21.30
Crescent Arts Centre
Art Studio
2 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NH

The Inclusive Neighbourhood Project (INP) presents:

A celebration!

As part of Refugee Week, INP are celebrating the contribution of individuals and organisations working together to create inclusive neighbourhoods in Belfast.

All welcome!

The event will include:

• international food and music
• a preview of new forum theatre pieces
• information about INP in action
• special certificate presentations to community facilitators

To book a place, please email Ann-Marie White at: inp@corrymeela.orgor tel: 028 9050 8080

Tuesday 21st June 2011, 11.00 - 14.00
Crescent Arts Centre
2 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NH

Chinese Welfare Association (CWA) and the Polish Association (PANI) present:

A 'Small Worlds' event

Come along and meet people from other nationalities and share experiences, cultures and some food! Join in with or listen to the conversation at the tables of different nations. This event will be run with the help of youth groups from CWA and PANI.

Free of charge All welcome!

Tuesday 21st June 2011, 16.30-19.30
Chinese Welfare Association
1 Stranmillis Embankment
Belfast BT7 1GB

World Music NI presents:

Global Jukebox: live world music monthly

Celebrate World Music Day to the African sounds of Magwere, featuring musicians from Zimbabwe, Ghana, China and Ireland with support from Muss, a four piece jazz fusion cocktail (shaken and stirred!) plus other guests besides.

Admission free but donations welcome.

Tuesday 21st June 2011, 9pm onwards
Four Corners Bar
Premier Inn
2-6 Waring Street
Belfast BT1 1XY

The Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) presents:

World Cafe: Integration marketplace

NICRAS welcomes guest speaker Anna Lo MLA (Alliance Party) as part of an informative and fun ‘world cafe’ style interactive event on the theme of integration. A wide range of organisations will host discussion tables and everyone is welcome! Please register attendance with Brendan tel: 028 9024 6699 or email: nicras@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 13.30 - 16.30
Fitzroy Presbyterian Church
26 College Green
Belfast BT7 1LN

The Active Citizens group present:

Exchange of views: a roving photographic exhibition

Following the British Council 'Active Citizens' exchange programme to Sudan in March 2011, this exhibition features member's photographs as a prompt for discussion. This roving exhibition will feature during a number of other Festival events including:

Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 13.30 - 16.30
World Cafe: Integration Marketplace
Fitzroy Presbyterian Church
26 College Green
Belfast BT7 1LN

Thursday 30th June 2011, 19.00 - 21.00
Belfast Friendship Club,
Common Grounds Cafe
12 - 24 University Avenue
Belfast BT7 1GY

As part of Whiterock Festival, Highfield Community Centre presents:

Chinese cookery demonstration and taster session

Come along and find out more about Chinese cookery - and taste the results!

All welcome!

Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 14.00 - 16.00
Highfield Community Centre
Highgreen
Belfast BT13 3SA

The Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) presents:

Refugee World Cup Football Tournament

With the support of World United and the IFA, refugee football teams from across Belfast will compete for the Refugee World Cup. Come along and support a team or join in.

All welcome!

Friday 24th June 2011, 15.00 - 18.00
Shaftesbury Recreation Centre
Balfour Avenue
Belfast BT7 2EW

Ballyhackamore Library presents:

Stories and crafts

A summer craft/story time session for 3 - 8 year olds. Places are limited so booking is essential (028 9050 9204).

Come along and hear about what your library can offer. 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. Refreshments will be served.

All welcome!

Friday 24 June 2011, 15.30 onwards
Ballyhackamore Library
1-3 Eastleigh Drive
Belfast BT4 3DX
Tel: 028 9050 9204

The Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) presents:

A cultural celebration

An evening of food, music and dancing for NICRAS members, friends and supporters.

All welcome!

Friday 24th June 2011, 18.30 - 21.30
City Church
12-24 University Avenue
Belfast BT7 1GY