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e-Bulletin November 2019 Hi Everyone, Thanks for submitting Good Relations events and activities for November 2019 and beyond. As always we hope there will be something in this monthly e-bulletin that will pique your interest.  Find out more about the listings below by clicking the blue buttons. Diary Dates PARTITION: A Dividing Ireland in a Dividing Europe 21 November 2019, The Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown This special one-day conference will facilitate community-based organisations to explore and discuss the upcoming centenary of Partition... Book now - Partition Conference T:BUC Engagement Forum 11 February 2020 More details to follow... Register your interest for the T:BUC EF Grants & Funding Core Funding Scheme Our Core Funding Scheme is now open for applications. Deadline for all applications is 15 November 2019 at 4pm. This year, we’re using a new online portal for all applications... Core Funding Scheme - Apply Now CR/CD Small Grants Scheme Our Small Grants Scheme is now open for funding applications. The deadline for applications is Friday 17 January 2020... Small Grants Scheme - Apply Now The 2020/21 competitions for T:BUC Camps, and Central Good Relations funding programmes are due to open at the end of November 2019. To help you apply, the Executive Office will be hosting Funding Forums in local council areas. Find out where... T:BUC Funding Forums News & Events To read more just click the blue button above each entry Dormant Accounts Fund Update Under Section 22 of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008, The National Lottery will distribute money under direction from the Department of Finance to increase capacity, resilience and sustainability in the Northern Ireland Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector. To ensure this funding has maximum impact in communities across Northern Ireland, consultations are planned within the sector, with a view to opening the fund in early 2020... South Armagh’s Female Heritage “Changing the Narrative” is five short documentaries celebrating women’s roles in rural South Armagh and the rich traditions, stunning landscape, and heritage in the area. Find out which local festivals the documentaries are playing at this November... Belfast And District Trades Union Council – Book Launch The Launch of "We Shall Overcome" booklet republished is being organised by the Belfast And District Trades Union Council. It incorporates 1"968-1978: 10 year history of the NI Civil Rights Association." You can take part in living history on Thursday 7 November... First World War – Interactive Workshop “Commemoration in Everyday Irish Lives: Remembering and Commemorating the First World War” is an interactive workshop. Share your stories of family involvement in the war or discuss your thoughts on the act of remembering... Leadership and Diversity Training Metis Initiatives Community Interest Company are running a course of accredited training in Leadership and Diversity. The cost is free to participants and you can book your place now... Reflections Of World War One – A Musical Journey Reflections Of World War One - A Musical Journey is a new performance by world renowned musician and composer Tracey McRory. The workshop highlights Tracey’s own connections to World War One and also the story of the people from Ireland who served during World War One... Visit Drumalis House Retreat Centre Causeway Coast And Glens Borough Council is organising a historical visit to Drumalis House Retreat Centre, as well as a walking tour of Ballycarry. The visit and walking tour are free of charge, but places are limited, so reserve your place now... Speaking Out – Thrive Ireland Conference Global lessons for peace and nation building for the church in Northern Ireland. Thrive Ireland are organising Speaking Out a conference that will explore the themes of peace building, advocacy and Nation building. Tickets are free but must be booked... Community-Based Workshop - School For Peace The International School for Peace Studies is running a series of community-based workshops and presentations about the Holocaust. Places are still available... Remembering The Future – The Decade Of Anniversaries Mid Ulster District Council is hosting a series of talks around the Decade of Anniversaries with particular emphasis on the period of 1919-1923. The series will deal with the historical facts that mark the key shifts in society that happened during this turning point in history... Multi-Cultural Education For Children The “Little Culture Explorers” programme is a free educational resource designed to complement and enhance the provision of multi-cultural education for young children. Free educations packs are available for reservation now... Making History – Helen’s Bay Players Brian Friel’s mildly humorous take on a key event in Irish history is being put on the stage by Helen’s Bay Players. “Making History” covers the events leading up to the Flight of the Earls. Tickets are available to book now... EU Settlement Scheme – North West Migrants Forum EU, EEA or Swiss citizens and their families can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. Book your FREE information session now... Women In The Archives The Linen Hall Library is hosting a Women In The Archives showcase event. It will bring together community groups who have been participating in the community engagement programme... Community Dialogue And Rainbow Residential Community Dialogue, in conjunction with the Rainbow Project, is organising a residential in Corrymeela. Themes will include agreeing how different sectors can work together to engage wider society in increased diversity, and exploring the need for a broader equality and intersectional agenda linking all Section 75 categories. Book your place on the residential now... Intercultural Festival The Media In Deeply Divided Societies – Its Role And Responsibilities. This two-day international conference is aimed at delivering new insights on the role of the media in deeply divided societies. It costs £50 and places are available now... Crosslinks Good Relations Training Youth Initiatives cross community arts project “Crosslinks” is running a good relations training residential for participants aged 14-20 years old. Participants will explore how they can be agents of change in their communities and feel more equipped for tackling racism or sectarianism if they witness it... Intercultural Festival North Down Museum is providing multi-cultural activities, entertainment, workshops and International cuisine. The creative community festival, which is part of Ards and North Down’s Borough Council’s PEACE IV: Celebration Of Our Minority Communities Programme, will celebrate cultural diversity… e-Bulletin Submissions Have you got something for our next e-Bulletin? Send your submission as a word document  with a photograph Ready to submit? Click the button below. Send us your news and events! Twitter Facebook YouTube Website Our mailing address is: in...@nicrc.org.uk We have updated our Privacy Notice to reflect changes we've made that strengthen your privacy rights. This is part of the Community Relations Council’s commitment to how we use your data and keep it safe. 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