FRI
23

CIP at the Meadows shopping centre

Come to the Meadows Shopping Centre (TESCO) in Portadown on Friday 23rd June between 11am -3pm to view a CIP exhibition of all the Olympic logos and their cultural history from 1932 to London 2012. YOUNG PEOPLE & CHILDREN are invited to participate in a PHYSICAL AWARENESS SESSION at 11am delievered by the Southern Trust. The exhibition can be viewed in a shop unit at the entrance of the Meadows Shopping Centre. 

SAT
31

Basketball Workshops

THU
22

Lithuanian summer scheme

The LIthuanian Saturday School is delivering summer activities for children at the Oasis Community & youth Centre 2a Carrkkblacker Ave Portadown. The scheme will operate each Thursday & Friday mornings from 10am -1pm. Contact the CIP Community Office for more info.

SAT
24

Sport Comes to Town @ Jordonstown University

On Saturday 24th July from 11am - 4pm the University of Ulster is hosting 'Sport comes to Town' at Jordonstown. The sports acadamy will be open for  public participation in a variety of Sporting opportunities. CIP will be promoting its work and creating an intercultural area in order to celebrate diversity. Ethnic young people + the adult basketball players from the Craigavon area will be travelling to Jordonstown to take part in the event. For further details contact the University of Ulster website. The event is part of the Open Weekend programme across the UK which celebrates 2 years before the Games comence in London 2010 

SAT
07

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.

SAT
21

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.

FRI
17

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.

MON
05

5 day Intercultural children\'s club

The children's club is one of the first new projects fo childen & youn people. Th 5 day event wil be held at CIP' new centre at 2a Carrickblacker Ave from 5-8th July, 10am -12.30pm and will include art, sports and general activities, is free and  is open to all nationalities from 5-10 years of age. The activities will be run by the recently appointed ethnic youth Inclusion worker, Andrew McCreery  in cooporation with other staff members For further details contact the CIP Office. This project is funded by Proteus small grants

WED
23

Basketball workshops at Goodyear

As part of the Sport Comes 2 Town event CIP is running an ethnic basketball workshop with members of the Polish, Lithuanian and Filipino comunities. The workshops and games comence at 7pm at Goodyear Sports Club and are upported by PEACE III Small grants programme.

SAT
03

Polish karaoke night in Lurgan

The Craigavon Polish Network invite you to a karaoke event  which will take place on the 3rdof July, from 06:30pm to
11:00pm in Lurgan Town Hall .This event will be the firstPolish karaoke  competition of the history of Craigavon area.
For further info contact agnieszka@polskicraigavon.com

THU
24

Raise your Game - Management & Leadership Lessons from Sport

Thursday 24th June 2010
12.30-3pm Portadown Rugby Club
Bridge St, Portadown BT63 5AR

WED
23

CIP at the Meadows

CIP is plesed twork in partnership with the University of Ulster in adding an intercultural aspect to the Sport Comes 2 Town event in Portadown. Besides a basketball event at Goodyear Sports club on Wednesday evening, an Intercultural musical, art and foodtasting event at 7pm on Thursday evening at Millenium Court  and a Mother & toddler walk, CIP will move its office to the Meadows Shopping centre on Frdiay and Sat which will operate from 10am to 4pm each day. On Friday morning local school will attend a sports experience, cultural awareness sessions and an art's class.
On Saturday a wide range of sports opportunities can be experienced around the Meadows Shoppoing Centre. There will be something for all ages.  
 

THU
17

Launch of the Equality Commission’s Formal Investigation Report

You are invited to the launch of the report of the Equality
Commission’s formal investigation into the role of recruitment
agencies in the employment of migrant workers.


The event is on Thursday 17 June 2010, starting  at 7pm and ending
with supper at 8pm, in the Cherry Room, Lisburn Civic Centre, Lagan
Valley Island, Lisburn BT27 4RL

TUE
20

Food & hygiene course at Oasis Community & Youth Centre

A 4 week food & hygiene course will be delivered at the CIP Centre - Oasis Community & Youth Centre strating Tuesday 20th July at 6.30pm. The course will be dleivered by the Southern Regional College and is  trageted at Portuguese speakers (an interpreter will be provided).

THU
17

education seminar

If you have children in education or going into, primary,secondary or further education you are invited to a Lurgan Town Hall to learn how the educatioin system works

THU
17

Creation of Craigavon Yellow Ribbon Suidide Prevention Group

Members of the public are invited to a public meeting in the Minor Hall of Portadown Town Hall, Eduard St, Portadown at 7pm Thursday 17th June for the luanchof  new community Group offering practical support to people suffering from stress, depression and suicide.

WED
16

Football Tournament

WED
09

BME PROJECT AWARENESS SESSION

 The Craigavon & Banbridge Inter-Agency Migrant Worker Support Group invites groups/individuals in delievering a service to ethnic groups in the Southen Area to a BME Project Awareness sesson so that they may become familiar with the diverse range of projects that are either been currently delivered or anticipated across the Southern Area.
 
The event will allow groups to promote their projects, network with other programmes and build enhanced partnerships.
 
 You are encouraged to circulate this invitation to others working in this field.
 
BME PROJECT AWARENESS SESSION
Wednesday 9th June. 10am12.30pm
CIP Centre  2a Carrickblacker Ave Portadown
To facilitate refreshments please confirm your presence
 
For further information contact
 
Stephen Smith
Chairperson
Craigavon & Banbridge Inter-agency Migrant Worker Support Group

SAT
05

Ethnic Football League

CIP is running an ethnic football league on Saturday 5th & 13th June at Kernan Playing fields.  Details to follow. Supported by Community Foundation NI and OFMDFM

THU
20

Anniversary of Womens World

Womens World celebrates its 4th aniversary on Thursday 20 May. The event commences at 10.30 and will include highlights of the activities which the multicultural group have been involved in over this past year.  The mayor of Craigavon will be the special guest at the anniversary which will be held at thePortadown Baptist Church halls

THU
20

3 day African celebration in Belfast

THU
06

Polish week in Belfast

For more info regarding Polish Week go to :   www.polishculturalweek.com 

WED
19

Information session - Seasonal allergies

 

WED
26

Raise your Game =

Sports management skills

FRI
07

Constitution of Craigavon Suicide Support Group

In response to a drop in service made available at  the CIP Community Office by Dr Arthur Cassidy a special meeting is convenued on Friday 7th May 2010 at the CIP Office  at 7.30pm in order to adopt a constitution for the support group.  For further info contact Tel 07894519059.  

SAT
03

Basketball Competition in Craigavon

You are invited to a unigue  basketball event which will commence at 9.30am on Saturday 3rd April. Teams from the Ulster Basketball League will participate in an event which brings together players from a variety of nationalities including the Craigavon Lithuanian team. The event is supported by CIP, Craigavon Council and Challenge of Change Peace III .  Games will continue all day

THU
11

Good Relation & Civic Leadership

Free Good Relation Accredited Training "Good Relations & Civic Leadership" is available to anyone over the age of 18 years old who lives or works in the Craigavon Borough.
Dates:
28-29th Fanuary 2010 (reply to book the place by) 25th January
11-12th March 2010 (reply by 5th March)
67th May 2010 (reply by 30th April).
Contact:
Mrs S Burns, Tel. 028 3831 2540, email: Susan.burns@craigavon.gov.uk

THU
15

NICMA Childminding course

POLISH CHILD MINDING COURSE

CIP is seeking for Polish candidates for the next Child Minding course which will run from 8th April for 5 weeks at the CIP Community Office  16a Mandeville Street Portadown. The course will be delivered  by a polish trainer from NICMA.
  The course will be delivered in Polish.

To book a place or recieve further information contact Tel 02838393372

This course is supported by Proteus small Grants

 

MON
08

Polish Day in Lurgan Town Hall

THU
04

Ethnic Minority Post with Newry Council

A temporary post of Ethnic Minority Support Officer with Newry and Mourne District Council has been adverised  with employment agencies. If you are interested,  please contact  local employment agencies in Newry (Grafton etc) for details asap.

Regards,
Justyna

Challenge of Change
Project Co-ordinator
PEACE III Southern Partnership
Tel: 028 3031 3189
Mob: 078 6685 2951

THU
25

Music & Poetry

 

FRI
12

Next Meeting of CRAIGAVON SUICIDE PREVENTION SUPPORT GROUP

A drop in service will be available at  the CIP Community Office on Friday evening at 8.00pm, for  anyone who feels they need to speak to someone regarding personal loss.

For further info contact Tel 07894519059.  

WED
21

Presentation of Pathways to Intregation report -

As  a result of focus groups consisting of  a variety of ethnic and indigious community groups, dalogue with interpreters, bilingual staff, and the general public, CIP is launching a report which  examines how ethnic comunities are integrating in the Craigavon area. The report, produced by TIDES Training, is viewed as an important document which will influence future engagement between local and ethnic residents in Craigavon.  The report will be launched in at 10.00am Wednesday 21st April 2010 at the former Oasis Yoth Club, 2a Carickblacker Ave Portadown.  Speakers include Ken Frazer, OFMDFM  In order to faciliate refreshments we would appreciate if attendees could confirm their presence.  Tel 07989575458 or email cipinfo@btconnect.om 

FRI
19

Portuguese Bank offers services to Portuguese community

SAT
27

FIRST AID COURSES

WED
24

launch of Independent reporting Scheme

Challenge of Change,
on behalf of the PEACE III Southern Partnership,
invites you to the launch of

Independent Reporting Scheme
for Racist Incidents and Racial Discrimination
for the Newry and Mourne area

on Friday 26th March, 12.30 – 2 pm
Bagenal’s Castle, Newry

RSVP (by 23rd March): Justyna McCabe, Challenge of Change,
tel: 028 3031 3189 or email: justyna.mccabe@newryandmourne.gov.uk

WED
03

Youth Photograhic Exhibition (Project 21)

Wed 3rd Feb @ Millenium Court Art Centre - Portadown

THU
18

Funding Information Event

The Community Development Section of Craigavon Borough Council have organised a Funding Information Event on Thursday 18th Feb 2010 between 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm, Lakeview 3, Craigavon Civic Centre.
If you would like any further information contact a member of the Community Development Section on 028 383125340; community.development@craigavon.gov.uk.

FRI
09

Angielski dla dzieci i ich rodzicow

WED
10

ChineseNew Year in Craigavon

恭喜發財 Gung hei faat choi   Happy Chinese New Year!

The Wah Hep Chinese Assoication will be celebrating to Chinese New Year and welcome in the year of the Tiger dinner at the Seagoe Hotel in Portadown on Monday 22nd February 2010.

WED
31

SEMINAR : Cultural Diversity in tne Workplace

Craigavon & Banbridge Interagency Migrant Workers Support Group supported by Challange of Change Peace III is hosting the above seminar for business leader in the Craigavon area. The seminar will be held at Craigavon Civic Centre on Wednesday 31st March and commences at 10am. Speakers from, Equality Commision, Trade Union, Fed of small businesse, recruitment firms. A workshop will emine issues such communication, interpersonal relationships, reskilling-upskilling, challenges & changes in migration,etc   

WED
20

Launch of new information leaflet

CIP is launching a new leaflet at 11.30am in Portadown Town Hall on Wed 20th Jan. The leaflet contains information about CIP services, useful contacts details of public servcies agencies , a calander and map of N.Ireland. The wallet sized leaflet was support by  the Police Servcie of N.Ireland and will be widely distributed among the new communities in the Craigavon region. 

WED
06

Minority Funding Workshop in Craigavon

THU
14

CIP FOCUS GROUP IN LURGAN

CIP has organsied a Focus Group at Lurgan Town Hall for Thursday 14th Jan as part of a series of surveys which CIP is performing into the intergration of migrant workers in Craigavon. The focus group will consist of bilingual Staff and interpreters who provide  a service for their respective communities.  The findings of the focus group will be added to other community surveys which CIP is organising and will be included in a final report  which will be released  in due course    

SAT
16

Basketball Game Lithuania x Poland

CHANGE OF DATE & VENUE
Goodyear sports Club in Lurgan is the venue for a competive basketball game between Craigavon Eagles( Polish) and the Craigavon Lithuanian team. Both teams are group members of CIP and other similiar games are anticipated in the future. The game is sponsored by Southern Area Investing for Health.

SAT
09

Drummers for Peace in sudam

Snow Patrol's Jonny Quinn leads Northern Ireland drum beat for peace in Sudan
On 9 January 2010, people in Belfast and Derry will join thousands of campaigners around the world gathering to call on world leaders to prevent a return to severe conflict in Sudan. The campaigners will beat out a drum beat for peace in an effort being backed by Snow Patrol drummer, Bangor man Jonny Quinn.
 
The Snow Patrol drummer features in a film which will be shown at the events, featuring drummers from five continents all following a ‘beat for peace’ in Sudan.
The effort comes one year before a referendum that will decide the future of Sudan, and falls on the five year anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which ended a 22-year civil war between North and South Sudan.
2009 has seen a serious spike in violence in the South, with 2,500 people killed and 350,000 displaced. In the western region of Darfur – seven years after the conflict erupted – millions continue to suffer daily in camps.

Events are planned in capitals from Washington to London, Nairobi to Cairo.
They are being organised by a coalition of organisations including Amnesty International and Northern Ireland groups Beyond Skin, SEEDS, Gathering Drum, Releasing Rhythms, Oh Yeah and Cafe Del Mondo

 The Belfast event is at the Oh Yeah Centre, Gordon Street at 4pm, while the Derry event is at 3pm in Cafe Mondo on Shipquay Street.

MON
04

Free course - Exploring Enterprise Programme

Introducing the Exploring Enterprise Programme from Enterprise Northern Ireland which is a free course aimed at people curently not in employment, self employment or training.
The Exploring Enterprise Programme will help you:
meet new people; gain a qualification; improve your skills for employment.
What is it?
A free programme which aims to help local people into sustainable employment or self-employment; offers mentoring and training at a pace specifically tailored to suit your needs; achivement of an accredited qualification - Certificate of Business Enterprise Level 2 - which will help improve your CV and break barriers to employment.
What's involved?
1-1 mentoring; 4 module training course; small group sessions; advice on moving forward.
For further information please contact Louise Cushnahan or Cathy Murray on 028 3839 6520 or email: info@cido.co.uk

FRI
18

Impreza Choinkowa

Springwell Centre zaprasza na impreze choinkowa dla najmlodszych.
Lurgan Town Hall - Ratusz miejski w Lurgan, sala na 1szym pietrze.
Start: godz 16.00 (pokaz magiczny), 17.00 dyskoteka.
Obecnosc rodzica/opiekuna wymagana.

SAT
12

International Carol Service- Miedzynarodowe Koledowanie - Noite Musical de Natal

All are welcome to the annual INTERNATIONAL CAROL SERVICE in the Baptist Church Halls Thomas St Portadown.  Singers from  a vareity fo Nationalities will be participating. Comences 7.30pm- for more information contact Stephen Smith tel 076989575458

MIEDZTYNARODWE KOLEDOWANIE - Sabota 12 Grudnia 2009 Godz 19.30. Baptist Church Hall Thomas Street Portadown. Czlonkjowie wszstkich spolecznosci sa mile widziani. w celu uzyskania dalszych prosimy o kontaht z Stephen Smith tel 07989575458

NOITE MUSICAL DE NATAL. Sabado 12 Dez 2009 as 19.30 horas no salao da Igreja Baptista de Thomas St. Portadown. Cantores de varias nacionalidades apresentarao o programma. Se quiser mais informacoes contacte Stephen Smith 07989575458

WED
09

Celebrating Cultural Diversity

@ 7.30 pm Wednesday 9th December 2009, Insland View Room, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

The Arts Development and Community Development sections would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend an evening of celebration and networking.

Join us & special guest speaker Dan Gordon with multi-cultural music from Beyond Skin.

Performence by " Beyond Skin"
Founded in 2004 Beyind Skin is a organization designed to counter racial tension in Northern Ireland. It used the arts to identify the positive attributes of a society made up of diffrent cultures.

Food and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP ny Wednesday 2nd December to: Glen Dickson, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ; Tel. 028 3831 1679, Email: glenn.dickson@craigavon.gov.uk

TUE
08

SPORT NI Workshop

FRI
04

Healthy Eating

 

WED
02

Launch and information session of Transforming Learning Communities Project

The Southern Regional College, Transforming Learning Communities is a  five year project delivered in conjunction with ‘Trademark’ working to deliver a range of tailored, education, training and health and well being support services to traveller and migrant communities across the Southern region. The Project also works to increase confidence and capacity within the target communities through volunteering and addressing prejudice and disadvantage they face.

 

The Traveller aspect of this programme will be launched on Wednesday December 2^nd at 10a.m. – 2p.m. at  Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Annaloiste Road, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ 

 

 

MON
30

Lithuanian Ambassador visits Portadown

The newly appointed Lithuanian ambassador in London will visit Northern Ireland in order to meet members of the Lithuanian community. As part of his programme of meetings, the Ambassador will visit Portadown Town Hall on 3oth Nov and will consult with local Lithuanians, who reside in the town. The meeting commences at 7pm and all Lithuanians are welcome. The event has been organised by CIP

THU
17

Public Diplomacy - Whose role is it ? - organised by the British Council

Public Diplomacy - whose role is it? a public lecture by shami Chakrabarti  Director of Liberty (the National COuncil for Civil Liberties)

You are invited to a lecture Public Diplomacy - whose role is it?  at 17:00, Thursday 17 December 2009, in    The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 6RG    Shami Chakrabarti will discuss the people to people, citizen focused aspect of international relations. In a field previously reserved for elites and nation states, in the UK as well as overseas, she will consider what role NGOs and single issue groups can have in exerting influence in this area. The British Council is hosting Talking without Borders, a series of lectures and debates to address some of the most pressing global issues of our time. As we face the challenges of climate change, economic instability and international conflict, Talking without Borders brings together leading minds to stimulate conversations about the need for collaborative solutions to these shared problems.  As the British Council marks its 75th year of cultural relations work, the lecture and debate series adds to the organisation's existing programmes; building trust and understanding and creating opportunities for people worldwide. Shami Chakrabarti has been Director of Liberty since 2003.  A Barrister by background, she was called to the Bar in 1994.  Since joining Liberty she has written, spoken and broadcast widely on the importance of the post- WW2 human rights framework as an essential component of democratic society. She is Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, a Governor of the London School of Economics and the British Film Institute, and a Visiting Fellow of Nuffield College, Oxford and a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple.                                     Thursday 17 December 2009                                 17:00   Refreshments                               17:45   Lecture                                          Q&A chaired by Jenny Witt (BBC)                               19:15   Event ends                                      RSVP by 27 November 2009                                  ni.events@britishcouncil.org                                +44 (0)2890 248220                                  British Council Northern Ireland                                7 Fountain Street                                Belfast  BT1 5EG

THU
26

Launch of the Challenge of Change Priority

On Thursday 26th November, 6pm - 8pm; at Altnaveigh House, Belfast Road, Newry.
With guest speakers Howard Keery, Director of the Joint Technical Secretariat at the SEUPB and Paul Yam, Director of the WAH HEP Chinese Community Association.
Dinner will be served at 6pm. Please advise us of any special access, communication, dietary or transport requirements.
RSVP (by 23rd Nov): Catherine at MAC Public Relations, tel 028 4173 9017 or email info@macpr.co.uk. 

FRI
27

Good Relations Training

Craigavon Borough Council is offering Good Relations Training -

OCN Level 2  - Fri & Sat 27th Nov
Confict Management 7th Jan 2010

For more information contact: Davina McCartney.  Good Relation Dept CBC  Tel 02838312490 

MON
23

Cancer Awareness & Healthy Life Style

TUE
24

Footspteps in Learning

TUE
17

Craigavon Youth Council

TUE
17

Exploring Behaviours

TUE
17

Water Aerobics

MindWise Portadown in Partnership with Craigavon Intercultural Program & Anderson’s Pharmacy’s Healthy Body & Mind Program invites you to the following activity:

Water Aerobics

(Exercise & fitness session)

Tuesday 17th of November 09 -11.30 am – 12.30 noon

Facilitator: Gillian Williamson

Venue: Cascades Leisure Complex, Thomas Street,

MON
09

Healthly Eating

THU
22

Starting your own Business

 

WED
21

EQUALITY & BILINGUALISM CONFERENCE IN NEWRY

MON
19

BILL OF RIGHTS CONSULTATION - DUNGANNON

FRI
16

Launch of New Polish Magazine in N.I

THU
22

INFORMATION ON STARTING UP A NEW BUSINESS

THU
08

Information Session in Portadown Town Hall

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, REDUNDANCY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS
- PRAWO PRACY, ZWOLNIENIA, BEZROBOCIE I ZASILKI
- DIREITOS LABORAIS, PERDA DE EMPREGO, DESEMPREGO, BENEFÍCIOS
- SEMINARIO TEMA DARBUOTOJO TEIS DIRBANT IR NETEKUS DARBO PASALPOS NETEKUS DARBO

 
Do you have problems with you employer ? Have you lost your job ? You want to know about what benefits you may be entitled to ?
Come and find out about your rights!

Thursday 8th October 2009 5-7pm
Portadown Town Hall

Meeting organised by Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Craigavon Intercultural Programme, Citizens Advice Bureau.

THU
08

World Cafe for Making Connections

SAT
26

Polish Information Session -

WED
16

Country Comes to Town Festival

Millennium Court - Portadown Market, William Street. 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm. Various communities will participate. Everybody is welcome.

THU
24

Recommencement of Womens World

Womens World recomences on Thursday 24 sept at 1am in Thomas St Baptist Church Hall Portadown. Free conversational English lessons for beginners will also be available on Tues & Fri mornings 10 am - 1pm. for further info contact Hetty Smith 

SAT
19

Country Festival & Country Culture

 

The FINAL

Fri. 18 Sept. 9pm @ Seagoe Hotel

 

The public are welcome to come along and enjoy the entertainment on each of these evenings for FREE.

Weekday Events	Saturday Events
Country & Western Concert	Family Pony Show
Fashion Show	NI Branch of British Driving Society
Country Gospel Concert	Treasure Hunt
Talk on Robbie Burns	Vintage Displays
At The River	Working History
Duck Racing	Live Animals
Novelty Dog Show	All Ireland Connemara Foal Final
Teddy Bears Picnic	Country Music
Model Car & Motorbike Racing	throughout the town

INTERCULTURAL VILLAGE IN TOWN CENTRE

TUE
15

Cultural Evening

Wednesday 15th Sept  @ 7.30pm

Millenuim Court - Market Place  -Portadown

As part of the Country Comes to Town Festival, 
CIP is running an intercultural evening when several Ethnic communities
will be presenting craftwork, dance and music from their countries. 

Everyone is welcome to attend this unique experience.  

On Saturday 19th Sept an Intercultural Village
will be centred in the vacinity of St Marks Church in Portadown Town Centre.
Come and experience our new communities  

SAT
12

Intercultural Gospel Concert

Saturday 12th Sept @7,30 -
PORTADOWN TOWN HALL  -

The following communities will be participating   -
Chinese, Polish & Portuguese  -

All welcome -  Free admittance

SAT
12

Visit of Honorory Portuguese Consul to Portadown

Members of the Portuguese community have an opportunity on Saturday12 Sept to speak to Celecia Whiteside, Honorary Consul at the CIP Community Office. Appointments can be made by contacting Stephen SmithTel 07989575458

O Consul Portugues Cecelia Whiteside receberá membros da comunidade Portuguesa este sabado dia 12 de Set nos escritorios de CIP. Para marcar uma consulta telefona Stephen 07989575458 

FRI
11

Health Session / Spotkanie informacyjne dot. zdrowia

Health Promotion Session for the Polish Community free health checks possibility to talk with pharmacist When: 11 Sept 2009; 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Where: springwell Centre, 55 Edward Street, Lurgan the session is organised by CIP Supported by Neighbourhood Renewal

Porozmawiajmy o zdrowiu - spotkanie informacyjne bezplatne badania (m.in cisnienia, poziomu cukru we krwi) mozliwosc porozmawiania z farmaceuta na temat zdrowia, rzucenia palenia itd. Kiedy: 11 wrzesnia, miedzy 11.00 a 13.00 Gdzie: Springwell Centre, 55 Edward Street, Lurgan Spotkanie organizowane jest przez CIP przy wsparciu Neighbourhood Renewal Zapraszamy serdecznie.

FRI
04

Civic Leadership Training Residential

Civic Leadership Residential
 
Friday 4 sept - Saturday 5th sept

Training is targeted at ethnic minority leaders and aims to provide skills in the promotion of integration.

Further details to follow

WED
02

ESOL Open Days

ESOL assessments take place on:
2nd September - Lurgan Campus (Lecture Theatre) - at 10 am and 7 pm
3rd September - Banbridge Campus (Room 9) - at 7pm.
For more information please contact Southern Regional College.
Reception - 028 3839 7777

SAT
29

Community Sports & Family Day

An intercultural sports day is planned for Brownlow Leisure Centre on Saturday 29 Aug, 10am-15pm.
Programme to include 5 a side football, basketball, areobics, arts etc
If you wish to present a team please contact the CIP Office.


The event is supported be the Good Relation's Dept of Craigvaon Borough Council

THU
13

CIP Annual Meeting

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual Meeting of

             Craigavon Intercultural Programme 

               Minor Hall,  Portadown Town Hall

               Thursday @ 7.30pm 13th Aug 2009

FRI
12

Expo Nations 09

A colourful showcase of cultures from around the world featuring music, dance, arts, craft and traditional dress of various nations.
An internationally themed fashion chow. Entertainment and activities for the whole familiy.
Admission free.
SATURDAY 13th JUNE 09    1.30- 4pm    &  Evening Concert  6pm - 8.30pm
Europa Exhibition Centre Europa Hotel, Glengall Street entrance, Belfast.
www.expo-nations.org.uk   info@expo-nations.org.uk T 07543677755

SAT
18

Intercultural Basketball workshop

Basketball teams from Lithuania, Poland, N.Ireland and the Filipines will participate in basketball worhshops at Brownlow Leisure Centre, Craigavon on Saturday 18 July. For more info contact the CIP Community Office.

FRI
19

Beijing Opera

THU
04

Womens World Trip

On Thursday 4th June the ladies from Womens World will travel to Newcastle for sightseeing experience

THU
04

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR

Craigavon & Banbridge Volunteer Centre

invite you to  an unique Recruitment Fair in
Lurgan Town Hall 4th June 2009
10.00am - 15.00

20 voluntary organizations in the local area
will provide info on volunteering opportunities

Free healthy finger buffet provided by 'Cook It'

Free complementary theraphy taster sessions

                         Free goodie bag

                             Tel 02838342741

 

TUE
26

Polish Community in Lurgan

Members of the Polish Community that live in the Lurgan area are invited to a public meeting in Lurgan Town Hall at 7pm on Tuesday 26 May. The purpose of the meeting is to plan future events for the benefit of the entire community.  

SAT
23

Polish Forum

The N.I. Polish Forum created to bring together key Polish organisations and  individuals, will met in Portadown Town Hall at 2pm on Saturday 23 May 

SAT
09

Moypark Football Competition

This Saturday, football teams drawn from the factory's multinational work force will be in action at Kernan Playing Fileds in Craigavon. Kick off is at 9.30am  

FRI
08

Polish Cultural Week

WED
29

Information Session in Lurgan Town Hall

Lurgan Town Hall is the venue for an information session on Wednesday 29th April when local agencies will provide information on a range of services provided. Th event commences at 10.30 and concludes at 1pm.

Agencies present will include, Craigavon Council, Southern Health SC Trust, PSNI, Citizens Advice, Housing Executive.

The information morning is organised by Craigavon & Banbridge Inter-Agency Migrant Workers Support Group.

MON
27

Community Relations Week 27th April - 1st May

During Comunity Relations Week, the Craigavon & Banbridge Inter-agency Migrant Support Group is promoting cultural awareness via  the presentation of 2 exhibitions which will be placed in the foyer of public buildings in the Craigavon area.

An exhibition from the British Council will be on public display at Craigavon Area Hospital and traces the journey of migrants workers to Northern Ireland. 

A second exhibition, taken from the 1000 families exhibition, will be placed at Portadown & Lurgan Town halls, Craigavon Civic Centre and the Southern College. This exhibition protrays families from around the world and raises the awareness of diverse cultures & people groups. 

MON
27

Cultural Fest

CIP is celebrating Cultural Diversity at the Millenium Court in William Street, Portadown during  Community Relation's Week  with a week long event showcasing several of the local ethnic cultures.

Each evening, commencing at 7:30pm, from 27th April -1st May, a variety of  ethnic communities will celebrate their culture by music & art.

Monday           -  Bulgarian community            Tuesday         -  Portuguese community
Wednesday   -  Lithuanian community           Thursday        -  Polish community
Friday              -  Filipino community
 

TUE
14

Glenavon FC support local Polish Community

A friendly match is planned at Glenavon FC in Lurgan between the host supporters club and members of the Polish community that reside in the Craigavon area. The match kicks off at 5pm

TUE
31

N.Ireland X Ucraine - under 21 at Shamrock Park

Portadown FC is hosting an international fixture at Shamrock Park. The under 21 teams of N.Ireland & Ucraine will be playing at the Portadown Stadium at 7.45pm

FRI
27

Polish Cultural Week

FRI
27

CIP HEALTH & INFORMATION FAIR

Supported by the Southern Trust, CIP is running a Health & Information Fair at the Millennium Court in William Street,  Portadown on Friday 27th March from 10,30am to 14.00pm. A wide range of infomation will be available with representatives from departments present to assist members of the public. CIP is providing intepreters  for those requiring linquistic assistance. Besides Health issues, representatives from other public agencies will be present,, ie Craigavon Borough Council, PSNI, Citizens Advice & Housing Executive.  

THU
05

2nd Anniversary of Womens World

Womens World celebrates both its 2nd anniversary and International Womens Day on Thursday 5th March at 11am in the Baptist Sports Hall in Thomas St. Portadown. Speakers include, Lynn Donnelly of Investing in Health and Mrs Simpson, wife of the MP for Upper Bann. The event will have an intercultural favour as  the womem will provide food reflecting their national background.  The event is open to the public and all are most welcome 
 

TUE
10

Community Development Training

The final session of training for leaders of various ethnic communities in the Craigavon area will take place at 6.30pm at Seagoe Hotel Portadown.  Contact Stephen Smith for further infomation. tel 07989575458 

FRI
27

Craigavon Intercultural Musical Gala

A wide range of musicians drawn from a variety of cultures and countries will perform at this year's  Musical Gala organised by Craigavon Intercultural Programme and financed by Community Relations Council. The event starts at 7.30 and besides the entertainment,  ethnic comunity groups will also provide information about their cultures in the Lakeside suite of Craigavon Civic Centre.

THU
26

Celebration of the Millennium of Lithuania & Vilnius - European Capital of Culture

In celebration of the Millennium Anniversary of Lithuania
and Vilnius - European Capital of Culture 2009

Piano recital by the Lithuanian pianist Evelina Puzaite followed by a reception
in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tom Hartley,
on Thursday 26th February 2009, at 7.30pm,
in the Harbour Office of the Belfast Harbour Commissionainers,
Corporation Sqaure, Belfast BT1 3AL

Members of the Lithuanian community in Ireland are welcome

SAT
21

Polish Information session in Lurgan

CIP is organising a special information session in Lurgan Town Hall at 2pm on Saturday 21st February. 
Wojceich, our Polish worker, will be assisting a repersentative from Citizen's Advice, who will discussing employment rights. Members of the Polish community in Lurgan are welcome to attend.  

THU
19

Bus Tour for Womens World

INFORMATION TOUR OF CRAIGAVON On 19th Feb participants from the Womens World Project travelled  to a number of destinations around the Craigavon area. The first stop was Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. From there the group travelled to Craigavon Area Hospital to be met by  Edel Corr, Patient Manager, who  gave  a short talk on hospital services. The party then moved to Craigavon Civic Centre to be received by the Mayor, Alderman Sidney Anderson.  - The group arriving at Craigavon Civic centre

   

FRI
06

Information evening for the Bulgarian Community

The first of a series of Information evenings will be held in Portadown Town Hall from 7.30pm. A number of agencies will be  represented and an interpreter will be available for those who may require linquistic assistance. 

For further rinformation contact Liliya Tel 07747607469 

THU
12

Puppet Show at Women\'s World

Women's World will host the Alex & Connie Puppet show for mums & toddlers on Thursday 12 Feb between 10am-12pm. at the Baptist Church Hall in Thomas Street, Portadown.  The performance aims to engage with and educate children on home safety matters the group and promises to be an eventful experince. The Puppet Show is  part of the Promoting Wellbeing Team of the Southern Trust. All mothers and toddlers are welcome 

SAT
14

Personal Development Training (session III)

Participants at the training sessons at the Seagoe Hotel

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Craigavon Intercultural Programme secured funding from the Community Development Dept of Craigavon Borough Council through the Local Community Fund to deliver Personal Development Training and was delighted to offer  unique opportunity to develop the skills base of ethnic Community groups. Saturday 14th Feb 2009 at the Seagoe Hotel, Portadown Session I    10.00am – 12.30pm   Community Group Training Session II   14.00pm – 16.30pm    Personal Development Training for Women   These training sessions were free and included lunch.

MON
26

Intensive English Classes

Craigavon Intercultural Programme is partnering with the Southern Regional College in the delivery of one of the first intensive English classes offered in the region. The entry level will be level 2 and is aimed at rapidlly improving langauge skills in a ten week programme. Lessons will commence on 26th Jan and will run for 3hours each morning in accordance with the following schedule. 

10.00am -13.00 pm - Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.

A total of 120 hours of lessons will be delivered and places have filled up quickly.

SAT
31

Annual Meeting Craigavon Filipino Network

Members of the Filipino community are invited to the annual meeting of the Craigavon Filipino Network to be held at Goal Line Youth Club on 31 Jan 09. Proceedings commence at 6pm. Further information may be obtained from the group's chairperson, Mr Romyl Quinanao. 

FRI
30

Information session regarding proposed changes in Immigration Law

THU
22

Health & Fitness at Womens World

CIP has recieved funding from Southern Trust Investing in Health to run a 10 week health & Fitness programme for the multicultural Womens World Group which meets each Thursday morning in the Baptist Hall in Thomas Street Portadown. The programme commences on Thursday 22nd Jan with a tips on a healthly diet and some physical exercise presented by a local areobics teacher. All women are welcome.
 

SUN
25

Kung Hei Fat Choi - Chinese New Year Celebration

Northern Ireland窶冱 biggest Chinese New Year Celebration

at St George窶冱 Market, BELFAST

Organised by Chinese Welfare Association, NI

 Time: 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Entrance Fee: £1.00   (all profits go towards the new Chinese Community and Resource Centre

Entertainment: Chinese Lion Dance 1:30pm kick-off; Chinese acrobats, dancers, music,  Changing Faces, Rolling Candles, stalls and cultural workshops; something for all the family!

·ｶ       Chinese Lion Dance

·ｶ       Lucky New Year Raffle Draw

·ｶ       Chinese performers and local bands

·ｶ       Best Dressed Chinese traditional dressed competition for children.  Bring your children in Chinese dress and you may be a lucky winner.  Competition supported by Chinese Welfare Association and Chinese Language School.

·ｶ       Chinese Calligraphy by Chinese Language School

·ｶ       Different foods stalls

·ｶ       Facepainting

We hope you can join us in our celebrations on New Year's Eve!  Look forward to seeing you!

THU
18

Constitution of Women\'s World Group

The Women's World support group for women from all ethnic communities will be formally constituted at a special meeting 

Thursday 18th Dec 08 at 10.30 am at the Portadown Baptist Church halls (kindly offered)

The event has the support of Community Development Dept of Craigavon Borough Council that will preside over procedings.

SAT
29

Saturday @ 2pm - Polish Information session- self employed & opening a business

SAT
22

ECNI Investigation re recruitment sector in N.Ireland

The Equality Commission for N.Ireland is currently exploring the practices of the recruitment sector in relation to migrant workers to see if the involvement of a third party in the employment process has any bearing on equality of opportuinity for migrant workers. During the life of the investigation, carried out throughout N.Ireland, investigators want to hear the experiences of  workers.
 
Craigavon Intercultural Programme has partnered with the Equality Commison and has held  meetings with Polish, Bulgarian and Portuguese migrant workers in Lurgan & Portadown.

The following session is planned  for Lithuanian workers


    -  CIP Community Office 
       16a Mandeville St Portadown  
       Saturday  22nd Nov @ 14.00 hours

An interpretes will be provided and participators will be reembursed for their time.

Should workers from other communities
wish to meet the invesigating officers
please contact RimguadasTel 07706554191

WED
29

Conference on Integration

South Tyrone Empowerment Programme is hosting a 2 day  European Conference on issues around migration and the integration process in Northern Ireland. The conference takes place - Wed 29th -30th Oct in Armagh City Hotel. For further information contact: STEP.  tel 028 8772 9002 

THU
13

RUGBY : Portugal X Ulster in Belfast

A rugby friendly takes place at Ravenhill, Belfast, between the Portuguese national side and the Ulster team on Thursday 13th Nov. Kick off is at 7.30pm and stand tickets are priced at £8 adults £4 for children. Members of the Portuguese community in N.Ireland are invited to support their team.

SAT
08

Anti-racist Workplace

THU
06

Information Evening in Lurgan Town Hall

Craigavon Borough Council is hosting an information evening for BME groups in Lurgan Town Hall on Thursday 6th November between 7-8.30pm. Information on a range of topics will be available  from Craigavon Borough Council, Jobs & Benefits, PSNI, Equality Commission, Community Safey  and Craigavon Intercultural Programme.

For more info contact - Louise McCrory, Good Relation's Officer  - tel 028 3831 2490

SAT
25

Portuguese TV Documentary on portuguese migrants in Portadown

The Portuguese News Channel SIC visited Portadown in May 2008 to reinterveiw people who took part in a documentary about racist atitudes towards Portuguese migrants in 2004. Follow the attached link to view the programme aired on 26 Oct 08


http://sic.aeiou.pt/online/scripts/2007/videopopup2008.aspx?videoId={8637A87B-9FD5-478D-8FB5-0381EEC8884F}

THU
23

Classes for Women

As part of the 'Women's World' programme in Portadown, 2 bilingual support workers (Portuguese & Polish) are offering 10 weeks of free English lessons focusing on issues of special interest  to migrant women. The classes run from 10 -11am each Thursday morning in the church halls of Portadown Baptist Church (in front of Portadown Health Centre)   A craft class also starts on 23rd  Out  - for more info contact Hetty tel 07966783840

SAT
25

Basketball for Poles

On Saturday 25th Out a group of polish men commence a 10 week programme of Basketball at St Marys Youth Club, Obins Street Portadown. The training sessions start at 5.30pm. Contact the CIP office for more info

TUE
21

Women\'s World - Lurgan

On Tuesday 21st Oct, the Women's World support group in Lurgan will have a inter-active programme of music and moviment for parents and children. The group meet from 10.00 -11.30 at the Jethro Centre in Lurgan and new memebrs are most welcome. For more info contact Hetty Smith tel 079667838340. (Why not visit our gallery to view pictures of the Women's World groups)

SAT
25

Football for Portuguese

An indoor soccer programme commences at St Mary's Youth club for the portuguese community on Sat 25 Oct at 7pm. For more info contact Stephen 07989575458

 

SUN
19

Polish Picnic- Belfast

The Polish Association N.I is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Polish Picnic on 19th Oct 2008. The venue this year is St.George's Market in Belfast where an estimated 7,000 visitors are anticipated to enjoy the fun, music and traditional Polish  food.

SUN
12

Voting in Lithuanian elections

Members of the Lithuanian community  will be  able to  cast their vote in Lithuanian national elections in  St Patrick's Grammer School, Armagh.  from 9am -6pm - For more information tel  07970865006 or contact Rimgaudas Tel: 07706554191

SAT
04

Educational Information for Polish Parents

Information regarding educational options open to new communties will be presented to Polish parents on Saturday 4th Oct at Killicomaine Junior High School from 10am - 12pm.  Polish primary school children will also perform. (information will be provided in Polish via interpretation.) -- Polish children get  a tour of Killicomaine school

SAT
27

Lithuanian Saturday School

The Lithuanian Saturday school is holding an information day for Lithuanian parents who wish to place their children in the school for the incoming term at Millington Primary School. 

Information Day -  Millington Primary School  @10.00am                   

For more information contact:  Silvia -  tel:  07921365034

SAT
27

Registration of Portuguese citizens

The Honorary Portuguese Consul, Mrs Cecilia Whiteside, will hold an information and registration session for members of the Portuguese community at CIP Community Office. (10am—4pm).

For more information contact Stephen: 07989575458

SAT
20

Indian Festival

The local Indian community will celebrate the Onem festival in Portadown Town Hall. The cultural festival marks one of the highlights of the Indian calendar. The event commences at 4pm.

For more information contact John. Tel: 07886203341

SAT
13

Polish Saturday School

The Polish Saturday School is holding an information day for Polish parents who wish to place their children in the school for the incoming term at Millington Primary School.  Information Day :  Brownstown Community Centre @ 10.00am          For more information contact:   Alexandra -  Tel: 07783127490

MON
06

Craigavon Bulgarian Network

The Craigavon Bulgarian Network will have its inaugural meeting as a community group on Monday 6th Oct @ 7.45 in  Lurgan Town Hall.

For further information, contact Liliya  tel 07747697469 

THU
11

Launch of CIP Support Service - Portadown Times Article

Knowing difference between diversity and division the key

With the local immigrant population now numbering in excess of 6,000, Craigavon Intercultural Programme (CIP) is playing an increasingly important role in helping newcomers settle here. A new departure has seen the launch of a publication entitled Connect, which describes itself as being ‘a practical newsletter and E-bulletin with the aim of providing information about events and issues raised by new communities in the Craigavon area’. In addition, a support service has just been set up. Offering ‘a free, comprehensive and confidential service’, the promise is that if they are ‘unable to assist with more complex issues, we will signpost you to a relevant service’. It’s both necessary and reassuring for people living far from home. CIP itself is made up of the Lithuanian Community Group, the Polish Community Group, the Lithuanian Saturday School, the Polish Extended School, the Filipino Support Network, the Indian Community Group and the Craigavon Alliance of Portuguese Speakers. That gives some indication of the cultural and ethnic diversity. In fact, the mixture is even greater than this make-up suggests. Take the Ethnic Women’s Group for example; it has 15 nationalities. Some 28 languages are spoken in Craigavon nowadays, for which reason it is imperative that newcomers have a clear and structured network within which they can seek help, receive advice and have things explained in their own language. Stephen Smith chairs CIP and his wife, Hetty, is co-ordinator of the Ethnic Women’s Group. They know what it’s like to be living and working abroad, having spent 20 years in Portugal where they served as missionaries.

The recently-launched CIP support service has four part-time workers whose calibre is highlighted by their credentials. Rimgaugas Pazusis, who is from Lithuania, has a degree in mechanical engineering; Gabriela Strzelec has a Masters in sociology; Pole, Wojciech Dylewicz - who came to Ireland three-and-a-half years ago - graduated in psychology in his native land. So, clever people with much to offer.

Wojciech admits to having found the adjustment to a new country and culture difficult at the outset. “When I arrived I didn’t know how things were done here,” he says. “At the start my hope was that I would improve my English as I knew that would be useful for my career as a psychologist. “In Poland I found it impossible to get a properly paid job in psychology because they kept telling me I didn’t have experience. That was very frustrating. So I came here to get more experience.” He worked as a volunteer in a Dublin call centre which offered help and support to immigrants and ethnic groups. He also worked with Praxis, the organisation which exists to advise and support ‘displaced people’. “I really enjoyed that,” he says. “And I trained in caring for people with Alzheimers, which was good for me.” He points out that he and fellow-Poles “can earn more money in a short time than we could at home”. “I’m not talking about a job in our proper professions,” he says. “I’ve worked as a postman, for example. Others, with degrees, are doing all sorts of jobs just to make money as quickly as they can. They can get more here than back in Poland, which is why they come.” Asked if he would advise fellow-Poles to follow his example, he replies, “I’m not sure. For some it would be good, yes. For others, maybe not. They can come here and learn about life in a difficult culture, which is good. I’m glad I have had that experience. “But the danger is that you lose contact with your profession. If you stay in Poland and work - even as a volunteer - in the field you’ve trained in, at least that means you remain within your proper profession. He continues, “Maybe it works best if you come here for a particular period. Work hard, save as much as you can in that time and then go back when you have achieved the target. “The good thing about living in a different country is that you learn many new customs and sample another culture. That opens immigrants’ minds and helps them to expand their knowledge. You see how something like the National Health System works. You see how organisations run. You discover that the back-up and support services here are bigger, better and stronger than in Poland. So you learn about possible solutions to problems. “All of that is good and I have learnt a lot from seeing these things. And from my involvement with Praxis and the Alzheimers Society, even as a volunteer. “But you are away from your family and friends. You miss them. And it takes time to get used to the weather here. In fact, I don’t know if you could ever get used to that!” Wojciech also says he would encourage others in his situation to take every opportunity to integrate and assimilate. “I would tell them to get involved with the wider community, not just those like themselves,” he explains. “Participate in local events. Join sports clubs. Go out and mix with others. Take every opportunity to meet with locals and get to know them. That way you will learn how things are done here.”

SAT
16

CIP Ethnic League

FRI
09

Intercultural Events to Celebrate Diversity

09.05;2008    Portadown Times

SUN
05

Portadown FC Opens Gates to Community

05.08.07   Portugal & Poland in action against Portadown               

Portadown officials are confident that the foundations put in place during Saturday’s open day will lead to Shamrock Park becoming a greater focal point for the community.   The theme of this year’s event was extended to encourage a variety of representatives from within the borough to embrace the traditional meet-and greet session and hopes remain high that this approach has helped cultivate a fresh fanbase for the Ports.   Friendly fixtures against the Portugal and Poland teams from the inaugural Craigavon Intercultural Programme- promoted Ethnic League provided some on-field entertainment and display stands covering a wide range of groups were situated around the ground as well as the long-standing Open Day standards such as children’s entertainment, refreshments and a chance to meet th‘It is important that we now use the open day as a platform on which to build long-term relations with those in attendance last weekend,’ said Portadown’s newly appointed community liaison officer, Alister Crawford. ‘The next step is to establish a committee designed to develop the open day project, secure funding for future dates and plan a regular programme of events as Shamrock Park. The objective is to open Shamrock Park up as a meeting point for the community at large with the goal to ultimately increase the match day crowds as well as making sure the ground becomes a regular fixture for every member of the community. If non-football events help people become familiar or more comfortable with Shamrock Park then that can only help the club’s long term profile.’e players.

TUE
08

Diversity Awareness

Sandra, Hetty & Rosely represent Portugal

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre was the venue for Craigavon Borough Council’s Diversity Awareness and Celebration Evening, held to help launch Community Relations Week in the Borough.   The aim of the evening was to raise an awareness of the diversity of culture within society in Craigavon and Northern Ireland as a whole, as well as celebrating the richness of this diversity.The evening was facilitated by Beyond Skin - a multicultural collective of over 50 musicians living in Northern Ireland and representing 18 countries including Africa, Portugal, Poland and Venezuela. As well as entertaining visitors, the musicians also held interactive workshops where visitors could learn about the variety of instruments played by Beyond Skin and where they originated from. There was also time for one-to-one sessions with each musician to find out more about the cultures represented.

 

THU
31

Community Sports and Fun Day