What is Craigavon Intercultural Programme

Craigavon Intercultural Programme (CIP) is committed to supporting people from different cultural & ethnic backgrounds and seeks to be a catalyst in promoting innovation and opportunities for their community development. CIP offers practical assistance to both indigenous & new communities in promoting integration & encouraging full participation in society regardless of race/nationality.

LATEST ADDITIONS

Title: Basketball training at Oasis
Description: Each Monday and Wednesday evening the Craigavon Lithuanian Basketball team use the Oasis youth community Centre for training. The team is developing its skills in anticipation  of  a new session on the N.I Premier Basketball league. The club also has aspirations for the development of a  lithuanian teenager team. Should you wish to be involved in this project contact Rimguadas, the CIP Lithuanian Suuport Worker   
Basketball training at Oasis
Each Monday and Wednesday evening the Craigavon Lithuanian Basketball team use the Oasis youth community Centre for training. The team is developing its skills in anticipation  ...
Title: Futsal at Oasis
Description: As part of the CIP summer activities for children & young people the Oasis Youth & Community Centre was the venue for  three days of Futsal,(brazilian indoor Soccer). Janmark, a Braziian Futsal coach has been giving lessons to  a group of Portuguese and local young people. It is planned to continue with a Futsal traning programme at the end of the summer. Should anyone wish to develop futsal skills contact the CIP Youth Inclusion Worker Andrew McCreery. 
Futsal at Oasis
As part of the CIP summer activities for children & young people the Oasis Youth & Community Centre was the venue for  three days of Futsal,(brazilian indoor Soccer). Janmark, a Braziian ...
New Czech-Slovak Magazine launched
In order to provide infomation to the Czech-Slovak population of N.Ireland a new informative magazine was recently launched in N. Ireland
Fabrika Festival
An eastern European Festival in Belfast  - 1-7 August 2010
Title: Summe Scheme June 2010
Description: 32 Children attended the first summer scheme which CIP provided for children and young people at Oasis Community and Youth Centre in Portadown. Children from a variety of cultures took part in the scheme which included Art, Drama, Sport and a visit to Craigavon Golf and Ski Slope. The activities were directed by Andrew McCreery, the recently appointed CIP Youth Inclusion worker who was assisted by a group of volunteers.   The climax  of the scheme was a performance which the chidren put on for parents and visitors at the end  of the programme. Thespecial guest who addessed the audience was the Childrens Commissioner for NI. The summer scheme as funded by Proteus Small Grants  
Summe Scheme June 2010
32 Children attended the first summer scheme which CIP provided for children and young people at Oasis Community and Youth Centre in Portadown. Children from a variety of cultures  ...
Pctures of Sport comes 2 Town
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 07 Aug 2010 - Intercultural Badmington Competition

Sat 07 Aug 2010 - Intercultural Badmington Competition

Badmington players are invited to participate in this all-day event at Brownlow Leisure Centre on Saturday 7th Aug. The competition starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. The Filipino Community Support Group are organising the competition and the event is supported by Peace III Challenge of Change.
Badmington players are invited to participate in this all-day event at Brownlow Leisure Centre on Saturday 7th Aug. The competition starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm. The Filipino Community Support G...
Sat 21 Aug 2010 - Multicultural Fun Day in the Peoples Park Portadown

Sat 21 Aug 2010 - Multicultural Fun Day in the Peoples Park Portadown

This event will bring together a range of communities to celebrate their culture via dance art and sport in the Peoples Park in POrtadown and promises to be an event not to be missed. The event is organised by Craigvaon Borough Council. More information will follow.
This event will bring together a range of communities to celebrate their culture via dance art and sport in the Peoples Park in POrtadown and promises to be an event not to be missed. The event is org...
Fri 17 Sep 2010 - CIP Intercultural Children\'s Festival

Fri 17 Sep 2010 - CIP Intercultural Children\'s Festival

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:   Children & young people from a variety of ethnic  communities will be performing at Portadown Town Hall on Friday 17th Sept at 7.30pm. The event is supported by the Good Relations Dept of Craigvaon Borough Council. Further information will be provided nearer the date.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:   Children & young people from a variety of ethnic  communities will be performing at Portadown Town Hall on Friday 17th Sept at 7.30pm. The event is support...