The Private View takes place at OBG on Thursday 3rd December 2009 7pm – 9pm
The exhibition continues until 31st January 2010
University of Ulster 160 Years
OBG Events
Walk Around Tour 1849 - 1960
Saturday 5th December, 2pm, Free
With writer, broadcaster and historian Mike Catto
Walk Around Tour 1960-present
Saturday 12th December, 2pm, Free
With art critic and curator Professor Liam Kelly
Music and Art
Saturday 19th December 4pm – 6pm, Free
Come in from the cold and view the 160th Anniversary show to the accompaniment of instrumental carols led by Belfast musician Tom Hughes
Fashion Textile Workshop
Saturday 9th January 3pm – 5pm, £3
Customise your wardrobe for the New Year using cutting edge technology from Interface Research Centre at University of Ulster with Emma McClintock and Aoife Ludlow. Please contact OBG to reserve a place
In Conversation/ Max Clendinning and Mike Catto
Saturday January 16th, 3pm, £3
Seminal 60’s artist and architect Max Clendinning in conversation with writer, broadcaster and historian Mike Catto. Please contact OBG to reserve a place.
Life Drawing at OBG
Thursday 7th January and 14th January 7-9pm, £3
To highlight the elevated status life drawing had in the academies of art in the 19th and early 20th centuries, OBG invites you to two evening Life Drawing classes in the gallery with Sharon Kelly. Refreshments and materials provided. Please contact OBG to reserve a place.
OBG Screening
Art School Confidential (Director Terry Zwigoff 2006)
Friday 15th January 7pm, Free
*This film is suitable for ages 15 and over
Saturday Art Club: Art College
During University of Ulster 160th Anniversary there will be a series of workshops for children based around different departments at the Art College University of Ulster:
Saturday 5th December – Ceramics Workshop (suitable for 6-8’s)
Saturday 12th December – Textile Workshop (suitable for 8-10’s)
Saturday 19th December – Christmas Workshop (Family)
Saturday 9th January – Illustration Book Design (suitable for 11-13’s)
Saturday 16th January – Poster Design Workshop (suitable for 8-10’s)
BOOKING
To book a place on any of our workshops or talks or to join our kids E-newsletter please contact Ciara on chickey@ormeaubaths.co.uk or 02890 321 402
Monday, 30 November 2009
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Late night Art Thursday
Dont forget its Late night art again on Thursday www.belfastgalleries.com
the belfast print workshop opened their Christmas show and alive in the buzz there was an interesting selection of print. I think it was a nice idea to have different artists in residence prints on show as it adds another dimension to the whole selection. Looks excellent and the new technical manager Jessica Hollywood was introduced to gallery buying public..............I do think it's an excellent selection this year with a very high standard. So go and have a nosey.open seven days a week from noe to Christmas eve. www.belfastpritnworkshop.org.uk
the belfast print workshop opened their Christmas show and alive in the buzz there was an interesting selection of print. I think it was a nice idea to have different artists in residence prints on show as it adds another dimension to the whole selection. Looks excellent and the new technical manager Jessica Hollywood was introduced to gallery buying public..............I do think it's an excellent selection this year with a very high standard. So go and have a nosey.open seven days a week from noe to Christmas eve. www.belfastpritnworkshop.org.uk
wrong planet ????****
Do any of you know of anyone who is on www.wrongplanet.net ??????
it's an interesting site for those who are.
it's an interesting site for those who are.
Friday, 27 November 2009
Trauma training info morning
Trauma Training Information Morning
The WAVE training programme is for those who wish to enhance the knowledge and skills required for those working or volunteering with traumatised individuals. Come along to our information morning to find out more.
Tuesday 1st December 2009 10.30am to 1pm The Art Gallery, St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick
The WAVE training programme is for those who wish to enhance the knowledge and skills required for those working or volunteering with traumatised individuals. Come along to our information morning to find out more.
Tuesday 1st December 2009 10.30am to 1pm The Art Gallery, St Patrick’s Centre, Downpatrick
good start to the selling season. Belfast
So lat night the4 belfast print Workshop opened their Christmas show and there was a great turn out and a good start to the festive season. Its open right up until Christmas eve and I think there is a lovely selection this year of past members and new members.
Tonight there is an opening on at the Golden thread 6 oclock. A solo show and another diary date is 10 December up at Malone House the annual Artitex show where Architects get to show what other work they can do starts 7.30.
Tonight there is an opening on at the Golden thread 6 oclock. A solo show and another diary date is 10 December up at Malone House the annual Artitex show where Architects get to show what other work they can do starts 7.30.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Continential market and belfast
The Christmas lights are on the festive spirit is in Belfast and life goes on as it does. It's nice to see the light on again in the city centre- was it really a year since the last time? Where od the years go?? do you plan them ? what have you achieved in the last year? has it been two steps forward and one step back?
I've noticed it's been a year of change for alot of people around the economy has shifted emphasis, getting people to think differently. People have had to think differently. I mean what really do you value?? Love, life, friendships? trust ,hope ,truth. Or none of the above. Funny how the old themes still keep coming out . Anyway I'm enjoying my residency in City East the weather has changed over Belfast and the autumn has set in for a change. It makes for an interesting atmosphere in the building. Great skys out across Belfast and lots of hope. Afterall everything is working out better than expected.Everthing is working out better than expected, everything is working out better than expected. It's a kind of mantra that does'nt go away if you keep saying it over and over and over. Anyway might see you at BPW Christmas show later if your going........bye for now.
I've noticed it's been a year of change for alot of people around the economy has shifted emphasis, getting people to think differently. People have had to think differently. I mean what really do you value?? Love, life, friendships? trust ,hope ,truth. Or none of the above. Funny how the old themes still keep coming out . Anyway I'm enjoying my residency in City East the weather has changed over Belfast and the autumn has set in for a change. It makes for an interesting atmosphere in the building. Great skys out across Belfast and lots of hope. Afterall everything is working out better than expected.Everthing is working out better than expected, everything is working out better than expected. It's a kind of mantra that does'nt go away if you keep saying it over and over and over. Anyway might see you at BPW Christmas show later if your going........bye for now.
Tonight in Belfast 26th November
Prints are the present
Annual Christmas Exhibition
Original works of Art
26th NOv - 24 th Dec
special lunch time preview 1-3pm
Exhibition opens 5-9 tonight Thursday 26th NOvember.
at Cotton Court,
Ground floor
30-42 Waring street
Belfast Bt1 2LD
www.belfastprintworkshkop.org.uk
First 100 recieve book valued at £14.99.
Over 40 artists exhibiting.come and see what all the fuss is about and participate in the only social economy gallery in Belfast.
Annual Christmas Exhibition
Original works of Art
26th NOv - 24 th Dec
special lunch time preview 1-3pm
Exhibition opens 5-9 tonight Thursday 26th NOvember.
at Cotton Court,
Ground floor
30-42 Waring street
Belfast Bt1 2LD
www.belfastprintworkshkop.org.uk
First 100 recieve book valued at £14.99.
Over 40 artists exhibiting.come and see what all the fuss is about and participate in the only social economy gallery in Belfast.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
BEN events
Belfast Entrepreneurs Network
The Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN), run by Belfast City Council, brings businesses together to make new contacts, create business opportunities and share ideas, all in an informal environment. Our upcoming events are below.
Five Key Steps to Internet Business Success
Date: Thursday 3 December 2009
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Chinese Welfare Association
Speaker: Barry Lynch, Nifty Nosh
Cost: Free (registration is essential to secure a place)
Barry Lynch provides an insight to his unique business, niftynosh.com and outlines his five key steps to creating and growing a successful business on the web.
Setting up an eBay Shop
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: SureSkills, 58-60 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GJ
Speaker: Michael Hughes
Cost: Free (registration is essential to secure a place)
Explore new markets for your small business. If you are a regular seller on eBay and have been thinking about opening an eBay shop for your business then this workshop is for you. Our facilitator, Michael Hughes will take you through all the steps to get you started and you will know how to open your very own eBay shop by the end of the day.
There are only 12 spaces available - eligibility criteria applies
These events are provided free by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
Register
If you are interested in either event you must register in advance.
For further information please contact:
Rhonda Lynn
Telephone: 028 9027 0229
Email: lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk
For more business events provided by Belfast City Council, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/economicdevelopment
The Belfast Entrepreneurs Network (BEN), run by Belfast City Council, brings businesses together to make new contacts, create business opportunities and share ideas, all in an informal environment. Our upcoming events are below.
Five Key Steps to Internet Business Success
Date: Thursday 3 December 2009
Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Chinese Welfare Association
Speaker: Barry Lynch, Nifty Nosh
Cost: Free (registration is essential to secure a place)
Barry Lynch provides an insight to his unique business, niftynosh.com and outlines his five key steps to creating and growing a successful business on the web.
Setting up an eBay Shop
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: SureSkills, 58-60 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, BT1 4GJ
Speaker: Michael Hughes
Cost: Free (registration is essential to secure a place)
Explore new markets for your small business. If you are a regular seller on eBay and have been thinking about opening an eBay shop for your business then this workshop is for you. Our facilitator, Michael Hughes will take you through all the steps to get you started and you will know how to open your very own eBay shop by the end of the day.
There are only 12 spaces available - eligibility criteria applies
These events are provided free by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
Register
If you are interested in either event you must register in advance.
For further information please contact:
Rhonda Lynn
Telephone: 028 9027 0229
Email: lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk
For more business events provided by Belfast City Council, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/economicdevelopment
Monday, 23 November 2009
Continental market Belfast and lights switch on.
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with our annual Christmas lights switch-on at Belfast City Hall on Tuesday 24 November.
Join Lord Mayor Naomi Long and guests including pantomime characters, a performance by Belfast Community Gospel Choir and children's TV favourites to light up the city.
Entertainment starts on stage at 7pm with special guest compere, former CBBC presenter Kirsten O’Brien. Bob the Builder and his team will be performing hits from his 'Never Mind the Breeze Blocks' album and fellow TV favourites
Fifi Forget-Me-Not and Bumble will 'Rock with the Tots'.
Christmas Continental Market
The Christmas Continental Market will return to City Hall from Tuesday 17 November to Saturday 19 December.
And there will be the usual selection of delightful aromas and tastes to tempt you from the wide variety of German, Irish, Russian and European market traders.
St George's Christmas Fair and Market also takes place on 6 and 7 December, offering a wide range of gourmet foods and festive crafts.
Santa's Postbox
Santa's Postbox is open in the grounds of City Hall from Tuesday 17 November to Friday 18 December 2009. So local children can make sure they get their lists to Father Christmas in plenty of time for the big day.
Every child who sends a letter will receive a personal response from the big man himself.
More information
For further details, including a full list of Christmas activities, please visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events or call the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.
Join Lord Mayor Naomi Long and guests including pantomime characters, a performance by Belfast Community Gospel Choir and children's TV favourites to light up the city.
Entertainment starts on stage at 7pm with special guest compere, former CBBC presenter Kirsten O’Brien. Bob the Builder and his team will be performing hits from his 'Never Mind the Breeze Blocks' album and fellow TV favourites
Fifi Forget-Me-Not and Bumble will 'Rock with the Tots'.
Christmas Continental Market
The Christmas Continental Market will return to City Hall from Tuesday 17 November to Saturday 19 December.
And there will be the usual selection of delightful aromas and tastes to tempt you from the wide variety of German, Irish, Russian and European market traders.
St George's Christmas Fair and Market also takes place on 6 and 7 December, offering a wide range of gourmet foods and festive crafts.
Santa's Postbox
Santa's Postbox is open in the grounds of City Hall from Tuesday 17 November to Friday 18 December 2009. So local children can make sure they get their lists to Father Christmas in plenty of time for the big day.
Every child who sends a letter will receive a personal response from the big man himself.
More information
For further details, including a full list of Christmas activities, please visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events or call the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.
belfast Print workshop Belfast
Christmas show starts this Thursday from 5 oclock at the cotton court building opposite the merchant hotel. Lots of new work from the artists at the workshop.
Free giveaways 100 books to the first 100. etc etc etc.
Come and see what all the fuss is about.
www.belfastprintworkshop.org.uk
Free giveaways 100 books to the first 100. etc etc etc.
Come and see what all the fuss is about.
www.belfastprintworkshop.org.uk
Golden thread on Friday
Your invitation to the Opening Reception on Friday the 27th of November 2009 at 6pm - 8 pm.
In Two Minds x 3
Kevin Atherton
27th November 2009 – 9th January 2010
Gallery 1
Kevin Atherton’s exhibition at the Golden Thread Gallery Belfast brings together, for the first time in the same space, all three versions of his video journey In Two Minds.
The work, which was originally presented as a two monitor video installation at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 1978, was re-entered by Atherton in 2006 when he produced two additional versions of the work.
Additional Information
Part of a generation that pioneered video and performance art in Britain in the 1970s and early 1980s, Atherton (Manx, b. 1950) has performed a number of pieces that adapt the structure of the press interview or the Q&A session of the artist talk. The work, In Two Minds—Past Version (1978/2006), updates a piece done in 1978 by substituting a new set of answers. In this 2006 version, Atherton responds to the amusingly antagonistic questions posed to him by his twenty-seven-year-old self. The questions are about the work itself and concern the effectiveness of his idea—as well as the effectiveness of idea-based art in general. Frustrated, present-day Atherton not only justifies his intentions in creating a piece based on an internal dialogue, but also explains how the terms of the debate have changed, and how the piece has become more about life than just art. The work reveals not only how video art has technically changed in the interim, but also how the perception of video art has changed over the years, as it has become ubiquitous in contemporary art.
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Friday : 10.30 am – 5.30pm
Saturday : 10.30 – 4pm
Gallery Tours Available.
Admission Free.
Golden Thread Gallery,
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street,
Belfast ,
BT12LU,
T: 02890330920
E:info@gtgallery.co.uk
W:goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Upcoming Exhibition
Glisten at the Golden Thread Gallery, the 2009 Christmas show. Come start the festivities with us on Thursday 3rd December from 6-9 with an exhibition including work by Sinead Breathnach-Cashell, Victoria J Dean, Sara Greavu, Sam McKee, Helen O’Hare, Mary Mc Caffrey, Feargal O’Malley and Brendan O’Neill. The exhibition runs until December 22nd.
Nagraphobia
Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 – 9th January 2010
Gallery 2
This new audio/visual work, Nagraphobia, was developed from a series of investigations that map the process and effects of recording and dubbing dialogue in cinema and its duplicitous relationship with the image. The work takes references from Alan J. Pakula’s Klute (1971), Jane Fonda’s Radio Hanoi broadcasts and Jean Luc Godard’s Letter To Jane (1972) and examines the authority of the voice through a sequence of disrupted re-mediations of the material.
Additional Information
Allan Hughes is an artist based in Belfast and working out of Orchid Studios. His practice explores psychological relationships and responses to the recorded voice. In particular the voice synchronised to image and its predisposition to conditions of deceit and duplicity. Practicing primarily in video installation, Hughes' works continually renegotiate the extant hegemony within the audio/visual binary, focusing on the role of synchronization and its function as the imaginary object of our desire for a mediated homogeneity, when there is only the inevitable, heterogeneous production of meaning between image and sound. His work makes frequent reference to this heterogeneity in a range of thematic contexts and ultimately examines its impact on a wider vernacular of representation in audio/visual production.
Recent exhibitions of work have been shown at the Irish Museum of Modern Art where he has just completed the Artist’s Residency Programme, Mediations Biennale, Poznan, Poland; UNOACTU, Dresden; Novisibirsk State Art Museum, Russia and the Context Gallery, Derry. His works have also been shown in the London Art Fair; La Sala Naranja Valencia; Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast and the Beursschouwburg in Brussels amongst others. Hughes is currently in the final stages of completing his PhD in Fine Art at the University of Ulster. Further information can be found at www.allanhughes.com.
In Two Minds x 3
Kevin Atherton
27th November 2009 – 9th January 2010
Gallery 1
Kevin Atherton’s exhibition at the Golden Thread Gallery Belfast brings together, for the first time in the same space, all three versions of his video journey In Two Minds.
The work, which was originally presented as a two monitor video installation at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 1978, was re-entered by Atherton in 2006 when he produced two additional versions of the work.
Additional Information
Part of a generation that pioneered video and performance art in Britain in the 1970s and early 1980s, Atherton (Manx, b. 1950) has performed a number of pieces that adapt the structure of the press interview or the Q&A session of the artist talk. The work, In Two Minds—Past Version (1978/2006), updates a piece done in 1978 by substituting a new set of answers. In this 2006 version, Atherton responds to the amusingly antagonistic questions posed to him by his twenty-seven-year-old self. The questions are about the work itself and concern the effectiveness of his idea—as well as the effectiveness of idea-based art in general. Frustrated, present-day Atherton not only justifies his intentions in creating a piece based on an internal dialogue, but also explains how the terms of the debate have changed, and how the piece has become more about life than just art. The work reveals not only how video art has technically changed in the interim, but also how the perception of video art has changed over the years, as it has become ubiquitous in contemporary art.
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Friday : 10.30 am – 5.30pm
Saturday : 10.30 – 4pm
Gallery Tours Available.
Admission Free.
Golden Thread Gallery,
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street,
Belfast ,
BT12LU,
T: 02890330920
E:info@gtgallery.co.uk
W:goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Upcoming Exhibition
Glisten at the Golden Thread Gallery, the 2009 Christmas show. Come start the festivities with us on Thursday 3rd December from 6-9 with an exhibition including work by Sinead Breathnach-Cashell, Victoria J Dean, Sara Greavu, Sam McKee, Helen O’Hare, Mary Mc Caffrey, Feargal O’Malley and Brendan O’Neill. The exhibition runs until December 22nd.
Nagraphobia
Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 – 9th January 2010
Gallery 2
This new audio/visual work, Nagraphobia, was developed from a series of investigations that map the process and effects of recording and dubbing dialogue in cinema and its duplicitous relationship with the image. The work takes references from Alan J. Pakula’s Klute (1971), Jane Fonda’s Radio Hanoi broadcasts and Jean Luc Godard’s Letter To Jane (1972) and examines the authority of the voice through a sequence of disrupted re-mediations of the material.
Additional Information
Allan Hughes is an artist based in Belfast and working out of Orchid Studios. His practice explores psychological relationships and responses to the recorded voice. In particular the voice synchronised to image and its predisposition to conditions of deceit and duplicity. Practicing primarily in video installation, Hughes' works continually renegotiate the extant hegemony within the audio/visual binary, focusing on the role of synchronization and its function as the imaginary object of our desire for a mediated homogeneity, when there is only the inevitable, heterogeneous production of meaning between image and sound. His work makes frequent reference to this heterogeneity in a range of thematic contexts and ultimately examines its impact on a wider vernacular of representation in audio/visual production.
Recent exhibitions of work have been shown at the Irish Museum of Modern Art where he has just completed the Artist’s Residency Programme, Mediations Biennale, Poznan, Poland; UNOACTU, Dresden; Novisibirsk State Art Museum, Russia and the Context Gallery, Derry. His works have also been shown in the London Art Fair; La Sala Naranja Valencia; Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast and the Beursschouwburg in Brussels amongst others. Hughes is currently in the final stages of completing his PhD in Fine Art at the University of Ulster. Further information can be found at www.allanhughes.com.
Friday, 20 November 2009
FSB event
Belfast South Branch November 09
Event Invitation - Thursday 26th November 7pm
Asset Protection and Generational Planning
At this FSB event, we have invited Chris Smith from Countrywide Legal Services to look at the sensitive subject of protecting your assets and business in the event of re-marriage, divorce or bankruptcy.
Don't forget to bring business cards and make the most of the opportunity to meet fellow business owners and exchange ideas. This has been a popular event with other FSB branches.
In particular Chris will cover:
1. How Can I Preserve My Business Assets For My Family?
Without appropriate Business Succession strategies –
Your Spouse/Partner and Children may not inherit your share of a business.
Business Partners may not be able to buy out the deceased’s share.
The Business may have to be sold and the proceeds become liable to Inheritance Tax.
Business Property Relief could be lost.
2. How Can I Protect Your Assets From Attack?
The assets you have created in life can be under threat from a number of areas –
Bloodline Planning: If you leave assets absolutely to your Children, they can be attacked in the future if the Children divorce/separate or go bankrupt.
Long Term Care costs: The Family Home can be forcibly sold to cover these costs and your liquid assets taken.
Inheritance Tax: The tax rate is currently 40% and can seriously deplete the assets you wish to pass on to the next generation.
3. How Can I Protect My Children’s Inheritance?
Without the correct Bloodline Planning –
Some or all of your Children’s or Grandchildren’s inheritance could be lost.
Assets not protected by a Trust face attack from
- Divorce/Separation settlements of future generations.
- Creditors or Bankruptcy claims.
- Further Inheritance Tax bills
Distributing assets absolutely to beneficiaries exposes these assets to risk.
4. What If Some Of My Assets Went To People I Didn’t Wish To Benefit?
If one of your Children’s marriage ends in Divorce, would you really want an ex in-law to walk away with 50% of the assets you left to your Child?
Should one or more of your Children get into financial difficulties, would you be happy that Creditors could potentially claim 100% of their legacy?
If your Spouse remarries and has more Children, would you want those issue to benefit equally from the legacy you left to Your Own Bloodline?
If your Spouse ends up in care, would you be happy that ALL of their savings and property could be lost to the costs of Long Term Care?
Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on asset values over the Nil Rate Band (£325k), do you really want to make the Taxman one of your Principal Beneficiaries?
In this important seminar, you will hear some of the options that are available to place your assets into a protected environment. For all business owners - now more than ever – this is a must attend seminar!
To register
Registration 7:00pm
Event start time 7:30 pm
Location: Stormont Hotel, Upper Newtownards Road
Date: Thursday 26th November 2009
Cost: £10 for members to cover costs of refreshments & room hire -
£15 for non-members. The additional £5 will be refunded to
businesses that join the FSB on the evening.
To join us at this event, email info@segner.co.uk or call Stephen on 028 9188 9377.
We look forward to seeing you there
Best wishes
Nicki
Nicki Bury
Chair, Belfast South
PS Don’t forget to bring your business cards!
Event Invitation - Thursday 26th November 7pm
Asset Protection and Generational Planning
At this FSB event, we have invited Chris Smith from Countrywide Legal Services to look at the sensitive subject of protecting your assets and business in the event of re-marriage, divorce or bankruptcy.
Don't forget to bring business cards and make the most of the opportunity to meet fellow business owners and exchange ideas. This has been a popular event with other FSB branches.
In particular Chris will cover:
1. How Can I Preserve My Business Assets For My Family?
Without appropriate Business Succession strategies –
Your Spouse/Partner and Children may not inherit your share of a business.
Business Partners may not be able to buy out the deceased’s share.
The Business may have to be sold and the proceeds become liable to Inheritance Tax.
Business Property Relief could be lost.
2. How Can I Protect Your Assets From Attack?
The assets you have created in life can be under threat from a number of areas –
Bloodline Planning: If you leave assets absolutely to your Children, they can be attacked in the future if the Children divorce/separate or go bankrupt.
Long Term Care costs: The Family Home can be forcibly sold to cover these costs and your liquid assets taken.
Inheritance Tax: The tax rate is currently 40% and can seriously deplete the assets you wish to pass on to the next generation.
3. How Can I Protect My Children’s Inheritance?
Without the correct Bloodline Planning –
Some or all of your Children’s or Grandchildren’s inheritance could be lost.
Assets not protected by a Trust face attack from
- Divorce/Separation settlements of future generations.
- Creditors or Bankruptcy claims.
- Further Inheritance Tax bills
Distributing assets absolutely to beneficiaries exposes these assets to risk.
4. What If Some Of My Assets Went To People I Didn’t Wish To Benefit?
If one of your Children’s marriage ends in Divorce, would you really want an ex in-law to walk away with 50% of the assets you left to your Child?
Should one or more of your Children get into financial difficulties, would you be happy that Creditors could potentially claim 100% of their legacy?
If your Spouse remarries and has more Children, would you want those issue to benefit equally from the legacy you left to Your Own Bloodline?
If your Spouse ends up in care, would you be happy that ALL of their savings and property could be lost to the costs of Long Term Care?
Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on asset values over the Nil Rate Band (£325k), do you really want to make the Taxman one of your Principal Beneficiaries?
In this important seminar, you will hear some of the options that are available to place your assets into a protected environment. For all business owners - now more than ever – this is a must attend seminar!
To register
Registration 7:00pm
Event start time 7:30 pm
Location: Stormont Hotel, Upper Newtownards Road
Date: Thursday 26th November 2009
Cost: £10 for members to cover costs of refreshments & room hire -
£15 for non-members. The additional £5 will be refunded to
businesses that join the FSB on the evening.
To join us at this event, email info@segner.co.uk or call Stephen on 028 9188 9377.
We look forward to seeing you there
Best wishes
Nicki
Nicki Bury
Chair, Belfast South
PS Don’t forget to bring your business cards!
Thursday, 19 November 2009
£7.50 day return to Dublin on the train
So the enterprise is back on track? is thgat a pun?? no well the bridge has been sorted and as a result you can now get all the way to Dublin in the train they are doing a special £7.50 day return or £4.99 one way. www.translink.com have a look
Queens street studio Belfast tonight
Queen Street Studios Gallery Presents
bold articles
by
Sara O’Gorman
Opening Reception: Thursday 19th November 2009 - 6pm- 9pm
Exhibition Dates: 19.11.2009 – 22.12.2009
Queen Street Studios Gallery, 3rd Floor, 37-39 Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6EA
Tel: 00 44 (0)28 90 24 31 45 Email: gallery@queenstreetstudios
bold articles
by
Sara O’Gorman
Opening Reception: Thursday 19th November 2009 - 6pm- 9pm
Exhibition Dates: 19.11.2009 – 22.12.2009
Queen Street Studios Gallery, 3rd Floor, 37-39 Queen Street, Belfast BT1 6EA
Tel: 00 44 (0)28 90 24 31 45 Email: gallery@queenstreetstudios
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
BPW Christmas Extravangaza
So the printers in the workshop have been busy working away on their prints all year working on this working on that. Busy, Busy, busy and the result of which be popping out next Thursday at the Cotton court building.
WE have lots to give away on the opening night including dinner for 2 at Cayenne 100 books normal retail price £14.99 and so say nothing of the odd mince pie.
Oh my god is it that time already for the moince pie?????
Many people were sceptical when we opening the gallery saying it would never last but here we are still in existance, still giving local artsits an opportunity to sell their work for less commision than purely commercial gallerys, still managing to inspire people inot the love of print, still here after all these years.
So if you are interested in seeing what all the fuss is about join us next Thursday
Open for preview in the afternoon with a big bash in the evening.
see you there.
WE have lots to give away on the opening night including dinner for 2 at Cayenne 100 books normal retail price £14.99 and so say nothing of the odd mince pie.
Oh my god is it that time already for the moince pie?????
Many people were sceptical when we opening the gallery saying it would never last but here we are still in existance, still giving local artsits an opportunity to sell their work for less commision than purely commercial gallerys, still managing to inspire people inot the love of print, still here after all these years.
So if you are interested in seeing what all the fuss is about join us next Thursday
Open for preview in the afternoon with a big bash in the evening.
see you there.
poems for a sunday afternoon
POEMS FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Aspiring poets, writers, literature enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys the written word are invited to come along to Down Arts Centre on Sunday 22 November at 2.30pm for an afternoon of poetry and music.
Come in from the cold and spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in relaxed surroundings, listening to a selection of new poems and prose read by local writers, and familiar favourites from established authors. If the mood takes you, join in by reading a piece of your own work, or perhaps your favourite poem. Singers / song writers most welcome.
Write! Down (local collective of writers and artists) and Down Arts Centre present the first in a series of events that celebrate the written word. If you enjoy words in all their forms (poems, stories, songs) please join us for some featured readings, music and a friendly space to perform your own work. All welcome!
For information (admission free) contact Down Arts Centre box office on 028 4461 0747. For full details on autumn events throughout the district, download the Ultimate Guide at www.downartscentre.com . More information about Write! Down from writedown2005@yahoo.co.uk
Aspiring poets, writers, literature enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys the written word are invited to come along to Down Arts Centre on Sunday 22 November at 2.30pm for an afternoon of poetry and music.
Come in from the cold and spend a lazy Sunday afternoon in relaxed surroundings, listening to a selection of new poems and prose read by local writers, and familiar favourites from established authors. If the mood takes you, join in by reading a piece of your own work, or perhaps your favourite poem. Singers / song writers most welcome.
Write! Down (local collective of writers and artists) and Down Arts Centre present the first in a series of events that celebrate the written word. If you enjoy words in all their forms (poems, stories, songs) please join us for some featured readings, music and a friendly space to perform your own work. All welcome!
For information (admission free) contact Down Arts Centre box office on 028 4461 0747. For full details on autumn events throughout the district, download the Ultimate Guide at www.downartscentre.com . More information about Write! Down from writedown2005@yahoo.co.uk
Monday, 16 November 2009
Mind on health
I was looking at what I was putting on the website this time last year and alot of it has the same relevance.
www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk
www.breastfedbabies.org
www.drugsalchohol.info
www.helpprotectyourself.info
www.knowyourlimits.info
www.spacetobreathe.org.uk
www.up-2-you.net
www.cemach.org.uk
www.getalifegetactive.com
www.hpa-pod.org
www.mindingyourhead.info
www.thinkitthrough.org.uk
www.want2stop.info
www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk
www.breastfedbabies.org
www.drugsalchohol.info
www.helpprotectyourself.info
www.knowyourlimits.info
www.spacetobreathe.org.uk
www.up-2-you.net
www.cemach.org.uk
www.getalifegetactive.com
www.hpa-pod.org
www.mindingyourhead.info
www.thinkitthrough.org.uk
www.want2stop.info
all aboard the civil partnership train
The Belfast to Dublin railway line has reopened and you are invited to join us on the Civil Partnership Train departing Belfast at 12.35hrs for Dublin on Saturday 5th December.
The Civil Partnership Train is a civil rights initiative inspired by the landmark Belfast to Dublin ‘Contraceptive train’ of 1971 and the historic ‘Peace train’ of 1989. According to Dr Richard O’Leary of the Civil Partnership Train “The purpose of the Civil Partnership Train is to highlight the second class legal status of gay and lesbian couples in Dublin compared to Belfast, a situation which will continue unless the Irish government’s Civil Partnership Bill is upgraded”. Supporters include the Revd. Chris Hudson and Irish Senator David Norris, both of the earlier Peace Train movement.
Earlier this month the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, called on the political parties in Northern Ireland to implement fully the Good Friday Agreement. However, according to Dr Richard O’Leary “The Irish government has not kept up with Northern Ireland as regards human rights protection in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, and especially on Civil Partnership legislation which Northern Ireland introduced four years ago”. Dr O’Leary added that “Since 2005 gay and lesbian couples whose UK Civil Partnership is recognised in Belfast are decoupled when they arrive at the Irish border town of Dundalk, as their UK Civil Partnership is not recognised by the Irish government”.
The four objectives of the Civil Partnership Train are to encourage the Irish Government to:
IMPLEMENT fully the Good Friday Agreement in the Republic of Ireland and to meet its commitment in the Agreement to provide in the Republic “at least an equivalent level of protection of human rights as will pertain in Northern Ireland”.
UPGRADE the Civil Partnership Bill to provide parenting rights for gay and lesbian couples equal with those in Northern Ireland.
INCLUDE in the Bill recognition of widowed same-sex partners who obtained their Civil Partnership overseas or in Britain or Northern Ireland since 2005.
STOP the proposed amendment to the Bill for an anti-gay opt-out on the grounds of ‘Christian conscience’. The proposed opt-out was not conceded in Northern Ireland.
You can support the objectives above by travelling with us on the train departing from Belfast to Dublin on Saturday 5th December 2009 at 12.35hrs, which we are describing to be a Civil Partnership Train
For persons beginning the journey from Belfast:
Book your own tickets individually as a normal journey by going to the NI railways website www.translink.co.uk and selecting the 12.35hrs train to Dublin (you can suit yourself as to the return journey time although most of us will return on the 19.00hrs train from Dublin). BOOK NOW – there are currently very cheap day return fares available at £7.50 return, but these may soon be sold to other travellers on the train. Booking on line gives you a voucher to be redeemed for a ticket at the train station on the day of travel. Once you have bought your voucher/ticket on the internet, please let us know on civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com so that we will have some idea of the number of supporters who will be travelling on the ‘Civil Partnership’ train with us. On the day itself, please Assemble at Belfast central station at 11.45hrs. CP train supporters should first occupy the unreserved seating in the carriage behind the dining car.
For persons beginning the journey in Dublin:
Book your own tickets individually as a normal journey by going to the Irish rail website www.irishrail.ie and selecting the 9.35hrs train to Belfast and the 12.35hrs train returning from Belfast. BOOK NOW – there are currently cheap day return fares available at E20 return, but these may soon be sold to other travellers on the train. Once you have made your booking, please let us know on civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com so that we will have some idea of the number of supporters who will be travelling on the ‘Civil Partnership’ train with us.
FREE TRAVEL PASSES:
While these should be valid as for any normal individual journey, they do not guarantee access to a particular train if that train is full. Therefore, at the very least persons hoping to use a Free Travel Pass are advised arrive early at the station on the day of departure to purchase a ticket.
Tell your friends – LGBT and heterosexual...bring your friends and family
....circulate this invitation to others
We look forward to seeing you
Dr Richard O’Leary
The Civil Partnership Train Contact persons
c/o Changing Attitude Ireland Dr Richard O’Leary
1 st Floor Old War Memorial Building Revd. Chris Hudson
9-13 Waring St Canon Charles Kenny
Belfast BT1 2DX UK Mob. +44(0)7816462107
e-mail: civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com
For further Announcements see www.changingattitudeireland.org
The Civil Partnership Train is a civil rights initiative inspired by the landmark Belfast to Dublin ‘Contraceptive train’ of 1971 and the historic ‘Peace train’ of 1989. According to Dr Richard O’Leary of the Civil Partnership Train “The purpose of the Civil Partnership Train is to highlight the second class legal status of gay and lesbian couples in Dublin compared to Belfast, a situation which will continue unless the Irish government’s Civil Partnership Bill is upgraded”. Supporters include the Revd. Chris Hudson and Irish Senator David Norris, both of the earlier Peace Train movement.
Earlier this month the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, called on the political parties in Northern Ireland to implement fully the Good Friday Agreement. However, according to Dr Richard O’Leary “The Irish government has not kept up with Northern Ireland as regards human rights protection in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, and especially on Civil Partnership legislation which Northern Ireland introduced four years ago”. Dr O’Leary added that “Since 2005 gay and lesbian couples whose UK Civil Partnership is recognised in Belfast are decoupled when they arrive at the Irish border town of Dundalk, as their UK Civil Partnership is not recognised by the Irish government”.
The four objectives of the Civil Partnership Train are to encourage the Irish Government to:
IMPLEMENT fully the Good Friday Agreement in the Republic of Ireland and to meet its commitment in the Agreement to provide in the Republic “at least an equivalent level of protection of human rights as will pertain in Northern Ireland”.
UPGRADE the Civil Partnership Bill to provide parenting rights for gay and lesbian couples equal with those in Northern Ireland.
INCLUDE in the Bill recognition of widowed same-sex partners who obtained their Civil Partnership overseas or in Britain or Northern Ireland since 2005.
STOP the proposed amendment to the Bill for an anti-gay opt-out on the grounds of ‘Christian conscience’. The proposed opt-out was not conceded in Northern Ireland.
You can support the objectives above by travelling with us on the train departing from Belfast to Dublin on Saturday 5th December 2009 at 12.35hrs, which we are describing to be a Civil Partnership Train
For persons beginning the journey from Belfast:
Book your own tickets individually as a normal journey by going to the NI railways website www.translink.co.uk and selecting the 12.35hrs train to Dublin (you can suit yourself as to the return journey time although most of us will return on the 19.00hrs train from Dublin). BOOK NOW – there are currently very cheap day return fares available at £7.50 return, but these may soon be sold to other travellers on the train. Booking on line gives you a voucher to be redeemed for a ticket at the train station on the day of travel. Once you have bought your voucher/ticket on the internet, please let us know on civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com so that we will have some idea of the number of supporters who will be travelling on the ‘Civil Partnership’ train with us. On the day itself, please Assemble at Belfast central station at 11.45hrs. CP train supporters should first occupy the unreserved seating in the carriage behind the dining car.
For persons beginning the journey in Dublin:
Book your own tickets individually as a normal journey by going to the Irish rail website www.irishrail.ie and selecting the 9.35hrs train to Belfast and the 12.35hrs train returning from Belfast. BOOK NOW – there are currently cheap day return fares available at E20 return, but these may soon be sold to other travellers on the train. Once you have made your booking, please let us know on civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com so that we will have some idea of the number of supporters who will be travelling on the ‘Civil Partnership’ train with us.
FREE TRAVEL PASSES:
While these should be valid as for any normal individual journey, they do not guarantee access to a particular train if that train is full. Therefore, at the very least persons hoping to use a Free Travel Pass are advised arrive early at the station on the day of departure to purchase a ticket.
Tell your friends – LGBT and heterosexual...bring your friends and family
....circulate this invitation to others
We look forward to seeing you
Dr Richard O’Leary
The Civil Partnership Train Contact persons
c/o Changing Attitude Ireland Dr Richard O’Leary
1 st Floor Old War Memorial Building Revd. Chris Hudson
9-13 Waring St Canon Charles Kenny
Belfast BT1 2DX UK Mob. +44(0)7816462107
e-mail: civilpartnershiptrain@gmail.com
For further Announcements see www.changingattitudeireland.org
Saturday, 14 November 2009
How many weeks to Christmas?
No matter how often you push it away Christmas keeps coming every year over and over.
When I used to run training on dealing with your finances no matter what time of the year it was I used to ask. Who has bought all their Christmas Presents and there was always one person,no matter what time of the year it was that had already bought everything. Yet many at this time of the year get into debt. Why is it? I suppose it all depend on our learned behaviour to do with money. What we learnt growing up, how we saw people around us dealing with money. How we learned to deal with money growing up effects us as adults. When i do the training for the FSA I always start by saying I'm an artist. That shocks them somewhat because they think how can an artist know about money? why should an artist be telling me something about money? Well sometimes I get confused myself but someone told me that what I do is prove that everyone needs to know about money. No what what you do and no matter what your career is or not you have to be able to deal with money on a daily basis and if you deal with it badly and make lifestyle choices that reflect this then it has a knock on effect on your life.
So in thinking about Christmas, dont get into debt. Think about the long term implications of your actions what you are spending your money on? Why you are spending your money on it? Is it to boast? to make up for things you have done in the year? I remember a women in one of my classes who spent £1500 on each of her 2 children every year. She could not afford this and often carried on the debt from the previous year in order to deal with it. I used to wonder what it was that these children were being taught about life? live above your means for a quick fix, pay it off later- if ever. I just walk around toy shops and wonder whats it all for?? Cheap toys made in dodgy conditions on the other side of the world imported at great cost to the planet to be bought by harassed parents, trashed in two weeks or left after the batterys run out? What is the point???? Is this what Christmas is all about?? me thinks not.
So in your Christmas shopping list think about the impact of your purchasing habits. If you can't afford it -dont. If you feel bad about it,well at least by explaining to the next generation why this is the case it might teach them a lesson about economics, The realitys of life and the big bad world out there. Happy Shopping.;-) or not as the case maybe.;-)
When I used to run training on dealing with your finances no matter what time of the year it was I used to ask. Who has bought all their Christmas Presents and there was always one person,no matter what time of the year it was that had already bought everything. Yet many at this time of the year get into debt. Why is it? I suppose it all depend on our learned behaviour to do with money. What we learnt growing up, how we saw people around us dealing with money. How we learned to deal with money growing up effects us as adults. When i do the training for the FSA I always start by saying I'm an artist. That shocks them somewhat because they think how can an artist know about money? why should an artist be telling me something about money? Well sometimes I get confused myself but someone told me that what I do is prove that everyone needs to know about money. No what what you do and no matter what your career is or not you have to be able to deal with money on a daily basis and if you deal with it badly and make lifestyle choices that reflect this then it has a knock on effect on your life.
So in thinking about Christmas, dont get into debt. Think about the long term implications of your actions what you are spending your money on? Why you are spending your money on it? Is it to boast? to make up for things you have done in the year? I remember a women in one of my classes who spent £1500 on each of her 2 children every year. She could not afford this and often carried on the debt from the previous year in order to deal with it. I used to wonder what it was that these children were being taught about life? live above your means for a quick fix, pay it off later- if ever. I just walk around toy shops and wonder whats it all for?? Cheap toys made in dodgy conditions on the other side of the world imported at great cost to the planet to be bought by harassed parents, trashed in two weeks or left after the batterys run out? What is the point???? Is this what Christmas is all about?? me thinks not.
So in your Christmas shopping list think about the impact of your purchasing habits. If you can't afford it -dont. If you feel bad about it,well at least by explaining to the next generation why this is the case it might teach them a lesson about economics, The realitys of life and the big bad world out there. Happy Shopping.;-) or not as the case maybe.;-)
nice to see the sun today
Autumn always good to see the sun out and about after the rain here in Belfast make the most of it . It will we away again soon.
..................oh the joys of the irish weather.
..................oh the joys of the irish weather.
Friday, 13 November 2009
Merchant shopping experience??
Winter Shopping Experience
From the 1st of November to the 31st of January you can chase away the winter blues with a little retail therapy and a sumptuous stay at The Merchant Hotel for only £230.
We are ideally situated a few minutes walk from the main city centre shopping areas featuring everything from gorgeous designer boutiques to vintage clothing, art and antiques. Ask for a shopping map on check-in.
The shopping experience package includes one night's accommodation with breakfast and complimentary upgrade to one of our main suites*.
*Subject to suite availability at the time of booking, prepaid at the time of booking, no changes or amendments permitted. Not valid for check-in Saturday evening.
From the 1st of November to the 31st of January you can chase away the winter blues with a little retail therapy and a sumptuous stay at The Merchant Hotel for only £230.
We are ideally situated a few minutes walk from the main city centre shopping areas featuring everything from gorgeous designer boutiques to vintage clothing, art and antiques. Ask for a shopping map on check-in.
The shopping experience package includes one night's accommodation with breakfast and complimentary upgrade to one of our main suites*.
*Subject to suite availability at the time of booking, prepaid at the time of booking, no changes or amendments permitted. Not valid for check-in Saturday evening.
oh er what alot on.
Businesses get set for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Belfast City Council is holding two events later this month in support of the development and sustainability of the small business sector.
‘Finance Your Business Conference’ will take place on Tuesday 17 November at Belfast Castle (9.30am- 2pm) and ‘Spinning the Wheel’, which is aimed at young entrepreneurs from across the city, will take place on Wednesday 18 November at Belfast Big Wheel (1.30pm-3pm).
Both events are also being held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). GEW which runs from 16-22 November is a worldwide initiative where business people and budding entrepreneurs meet to network, develop new skills and be inspired. Last year, there were 24,966 events and activities run in 77 countries across the globe with more than 3 million people attending the events.
Finance Your Business Conference is open to small businesses in Belfast in all stages of development. A series of workshops will cover topics including ‘Key skills for surviving tough economic times’, ‘Business finance for beginners’ and ‘Show me the money: Sourcing business finance’.
Businesses will be able to put their financial questions to a panel of bankers and financial experts. Guest speaker is Angela McGowan, Chief Economist with the Northern Bank, who will provide an overview of the current economic situation and forecasts for future recovery.
Spinning the Wheel will give budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet ‘real’ business people and get advice on running their own enterprises from a range of business support agencies.
This networking event is aimed at entrepreneurs aged 18-30 years and will take place on board the Belfast Wheel.
Both events are provided free of charge by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund. However registration is essential as places are limited.
For further information or to book a place on either event, please contact Rhonda Lynn, Belfast City Council Enterprise Officer on 028 9027 0229 or email lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Belfast City Council is holding two events later this month in support of the development and sustainability of the small business sector.
‘Finance Your Business Conference’ will take place on Tuesday 17 November at Belfast Castle (9.30am- 2pm) and ‘Spinning the Wheel’, which is aimed at young entrepreneurs from across the city, will take place on Wednesday 18 November at Belfast Big Wheel (1.30pm-3pm).
Both events are also being held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). GEW which runs from 16-22 November is a worldwide initiative where business people and budding entrepreneurs meet to network, develop new skills and be inspired. Last year, there were 24,966 events and activities run in 77 countries across the globe with more than 3 million people attending the events.
Finance Your Business Conference is open to small businesses in Belfast in all stages of development. A series of workshops will cover topics including ‘Key skills for surviving tough economic times’, ‘Business finance for beginners’ and ‘Show me the money: Sourcing business finance’.
Businesses will be able to put their financial questions to a panel of bankers and financial experts. Guest speaker is Angela McGowan, Chief Economist with the Northern Bank, who will provide an overview of the current economic situation and forecasts for future recovery.
Spinning the Wheel will give budding young entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet ‘real’ business people and get advice on running their own enterprises from a range of business support agencies.
This networking event is aimed at entrepreneurs aged 18-30 years and will take place on board the Belfast Wheel.
Both events are provided free of charge by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund. However registration is essential as places are limited.
For further information or to book a place on either event, please contact Rhonda Lynn, Belfast City Council Enterprise Officer on 028 9027 0229 or email lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Thursday, 12 November 2009
ad hoc tonight Belfast
Ad hoc tonight have an opening on in kent street
Belfast there is an interesting mix of artists.........some more established than others.
Belfast there is an interesting mix of artists.........some more established than others.
quote of the day
the greater the contrast
the greater the potential.
Great energy only comes from a correspondingly
great tension between opposites
Cg Jung
the greater the potential.
Great energy only comes from a correspondingly
great tension between opposites
Cg Jung
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Basquiat
Catalyst Film Club- Basquiat Thursday 12 Nov, 8pm
Catalyst Film Club- Basquiat
Thursday 12th November 8pm
This Thursday as part of November's Catalyst Film Club, we'll be treating you to a showing of Basquiat, Julian Schnabel's biopic of the celebrated New York artist.
Starring Jeffrey Wright as Basquiat and David Bowie as Andy Warhol, it charts Basquiat's meteoric rise to fame which ended with his untimely death at the age of 27.
Come along and enjoy the film in the cosy confines of the Catalyst gallery for the1980s themed price of £1. Popcorn and beer will be available for your delight.
COMING UP:
Next week 19th of November: Doctor Strangelove (Stanley Kubrick)
Thursday 26th of November: Delicatessen (Jean-Pierre Jeunet)
Catalyst Film Club- Basquiat
Thursday 12th November 8pm
This Thursday as part of November's Catalyst Film Club, we'll be treating you to a showing of Basquiat, Julian Schnabel's biopic of the celebrated New York artist.
Starring Jeffrey Wright as Basquiat and David Bowie as Andy Warhol, it charts Basquiat's meteoric rise to fame which ended with his untimely death at the age of 27.
Come along and enjoy the film in the cosy confines of the Catalyst gallery for the1980s themed price of £1. Popcorn and beer will be available for your delight.
COMING UP:
Next week 19th of November: Doctor Strangelove (Stanley Kubrick)
Thursday 26th of November: Delicatessen (Jean-Pierre Jeunet)
Can you believe it?
So can you believe it's the 11th of November already? where do the years go? Bit by bit they drip away. Anything different happening in Belfast? well I've noticed the difference in the people about people are a bit more concentrating on the things that are important to them. There is less money around and so relationships are more important. The people who have worked on their Karma and built good relationships are not as stressed as those among the population that have focused on greed and getting one over on people. You can see it in their faces. As there was such a concentrating on money and property and all the less important things in life, this new age maybe will bring in a more enlightened spirit of people. Maybe people will stop to consider that ever action that they take has an impact on those around them. Can you imagine for an instant a place were people always nice and considerate to each other? Imagine what a difference it would make to your daily existence. If you thought about everything you purchased-where it comes from the impact it had on those along the chain of people involved, the environment.Imagine just what a shift in consciousness that would take in society and the result it would have?
Would we be any better off for it? well the planet would be thats for sure and people too. Someone was saying it was election time again next year..............here we go again. blah, blah, blah
Would we be any better off for it? well the planet would be thats for sure and people too. Someone was saying it was election time again next year..............here we go again. blah, blah, blah
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Place and Children- looks good
Create your own piece of a Winter Wonderland at PLACE this December!
PLACE presents its Winter Wonderland Model-Making Family Workshops! Strictly limited places available on Saturday 5th, 12th or 19th December for primary school-age children to construct and bring home their self-designed Christmas Crib, Santa’s Grotto or Snow Palace.
Workshops start at 10.30am and last 2 hours - children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please wear old clothing or bring an apron if you have one - it might get messy! Materials will be provided. Each child can bring their model home.
Places are very limited. £4 per child (parent/guardian goes free).
Book now! Call PLACE on 028 9023 2524 or email info@place.uk.net
The details...
Dates
Saturday 5th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 12th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 19th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Admission
£4 per child (parents/guardians go free) - materials provided
Payment accepted by cash or cheque
Workshop Location
PLACE, 40 Fountain Street, Belfast BT1 5EE
Workshop Facilitator
Jane Larmour
Booking Contact
Conor at PLACE
Telephone
028 9023 2524
Email
info@place.uk.net
PLACE presents its Winter Wonderland Model-Making Family Workshops! Strictly limited places available on Saturday 5th, 12th or 19th December for primary school-age children to construct and bring home their self-designed Christmas Crib, Santa’s Grotto or Snow Palace.
Workshops start at 10.30am and last 2 hours - children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please wear old clothing or bring an apron if you have one - it might get messy! Materials will be provided. Each child can bring their model home.
Places are very limited. £4 per child (parent/guardian goes free).
Book now! Call PLACE on 028 9023 2524 or email info@place.uk.net
The details...
Dates
Saturday 5th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 12th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Saturday 19th December, 10.30am - 1pm
Admission
£4 per child (parents/guardians go free) - materials provided
Payment accepted by cash or cheque
Workshop Location
PLACE, 40 Fountain Street, Belfast BT1 5EE
Workshop Facilitator
Jane Larmour
Booking Contact
Conor at PLACE
Telephone
028 9023 2524
info@place.uk.net
Free courses in January
FREE COURSES AT WOMEN’STEC
161-163 Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GE Tel 028 9074 9810
email: admin@womenstec.com
The ETC project offers unemployed women a unique opportunity to gain skills in a non traditional discipline
There are courses available in Joinery, Plumbing, Tiling, Electrics Wallpaper Hanging and ICT. You will also receive Personal Development training, First Aid training, Manual Handling and go on site visits.
Commitment would be two mornings per week, 10am-1pm for 10-12 weeks. All our tutors are female and fully qualified in their trade.
· Free crèche available on request.
· Childcare allowance and travel expenses.
· Open now for recruitment in January 2010
If you are thinking of getting back to work and want to learn new skills give us a call on
028 9074 9810 or
email admin@womenstec.com
161-163 Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GE Tel 028 9074 9810
email: admin@womenstec.com
The ETC project offers unemployed women a unique opportunity to gain skills in a non traditional discipline
There are courses available in Joinery, Plumbing, Tiling, Electrics Wallpaper Hanging and ICT. You will also receive Personal Development training, First Aid training, Manual Handling and go on site visits.
Commitment would be two mornings per week, 10am-1pm for 10-12 weeks. All our tutors are female and fully qualified in their trade.
· Free crèche available on request.
· Childcare allowance and travel expenses.
· Open now for recruitment in January 2010
If you are thinking of getting back to work and want to learn new skills give us a call on
028 9074 9810 or
email admin@womenstec.com
on tomorrow in Belfast
Practical HR Issues for Business Owners
Wednesday 11th November 2009 9.45am-1.00pm
Social Economy Village, Workwest
9.45-10.00am Registration & refreshments
10.00-10.45am Motivating and maintaining staff
10.45-11.25am Handling redundancy/staff restructuring
11.25-11.35am Refreshment break
11.35am -12.00pm New employment legislation
12.00-12.30pm Department for Employment & Learning employment services (Patricia Davidson, DEL)
12.30-13.00pm Lunch & one-to-one with speakers
This event is provided free by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund. Registration is essential as places are limited.
To register please contact Rhonda at Belfast City Council: lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk /028 9027 0229
Wednesday 11th November 2009 9.45am-1.00pm
Social Economy Village, Workwest
9.45-10.00am Registration & refreshments
10.00-10.45am Motivating and maintaining staff
10.45-11.25am Handling redundancy/staff restructuring
11.25-11.35am Refreshment break
11.35am -12.00pm New employment legislation
12.00-12.30pm Department for Employment & Learning employment services (Patricia Davidson, DEL)
12.30-13.00pm Lunch & one-to-one with speakers
This event is provided free by Belfast City Council and the European Regional Development Fund. Registration is essential as places are limited.
To register please contact Rhonda at Belfast City Council: lynnr@belfastcity.gov.uk /028 9027 0229
Monday, 9 November 2009
Graham Gingles
. Graham Gingles / New Work
Enigmatic Northern artist Graham Gingles will exhibit at the Peppercanister Gallery in November 2009. Graham Gingles will exhibit drawings and paintings on idiosyncratic themes to supplement his intricate and mysterious wall-hanging box sculptures which have philosophical concerns at their core. Since he first exhibited at the Hendriks in Dublin in the 1980’s his reputation as a complete original has spread internationally, and he has exhibited in Britain, Ireland, Italy, the USA and Canada, to exceptional critical appreciation. This will be his 3rd solo exhibition at the Peppercanister Gallery.
The show will be formally opened by Brian McAvera, Writer & Critic.
Further information available from Antoinette or Bryan at 01 6611279 or on our website at www.peppercanister.com
PEPPERCANISTER GALLERY 3 Herbert Street / Dublin 2 / Ireland t: +353 (0) 1 6611279
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays Closed Bank Holiday weekends.
Enigmatic Northern artist Graham Gingles will exhibit at the Peppercanister Gallery in November 2009. Graham Gingles will exhibit drawings and paintings on idiosyncratic themes to supplement his intricate and mysterious wall-hanging box sculptures which have philosophical concerns at their core. Since he first exhibited at the Hendriks in Dublin in the 1980’s his reputation as a complete original has spread internationally, and he has exhibited in Britain, Ireland, Italy, the USA and Canada, to exceptional critical appreciation. This will be his 3rd solo exhibition at the Peppercanister Gallery.
The show will be formally opened by Brian McAvera, Writer & Critic.
Further information available from Antoinette or Bryan at 01 6611279 or on our website at www.peppercanister.com
PEPPERCANISTER GALLERY 3 Herbert Street / Dublin 2 / Ireland t: +353 (0) 1 6611279
Opening Hours: 10.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturdays Closed Bank Holiday weekends.
Friday, 6 November 2009
wow and in Belfast
Visiting Fellow in the Creative Industries
Keynote Address
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Brian Freisinger
Senior Technical CG lead at ImageMovers Digital
“The brave new world of the Visual Effects Industry”
Belfast City Council in association with Queen’s University are hosting the visit of visual effects expert, Brian Freisinger, to Belfast as part of a partnership initiative to support the development of the Creative Industries in Belfast. Brian is based in California, and is recognised as a leading light in the film and digital media industry.
For the last ten years, Brian Freisinger has been involved with the visual effects industry in a variety of positions, most recently as a supervisor at Disney's ‘ImageMovers Digital’, which just released its first film A CHRISTMAS CAROL, (written and directed by Robert Zemeckis) a fully animated version of the classic film in stereoscopic 3D.
Prior to working at ImageMovers Digital, Brian worked at a variety of companies such as Weta FX in New Zealand, Digital Domain, ESC FX, Zoic, and Manex VFX.
He has worked as a lead and supervisor on films such as MATRIX:RELOADED, MATRIX:REVOLUTIONS, CONSTANTINE, SERENITY, LADYKILLERS, ERAGON, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and AVATAR.
His television work includes BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, CSI, and a variety of pilots, as well as national broadcast commercial spots for clients such as Lexus and BMW.
In addition to his work in traditional film and television, Brian has spent the last year and a half working as a consultant, as well as a developer for a variety of "new media" applications, such as iPhone applications, real-time 3D solutions, and a variety of other techniques to deliver high quality visual experiences with non-traditional approaches.
Drinks Reception at 5.30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University, followed at 6.00 p.m. by the address by Brian Freisinger.
If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to Brenda Carabine at brenda.carabine@qub.ac.uk or 028 9097 1153.
There are a limited number of seats available so we will be allocating places on a first come first served basis.
For further information on Belfast City Council’s support for the creative industries, please contact Brendan McGoran at mcgoranb@belfastcity.gov.uk
Keynote Address
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Brian Freisinger
Senior Technical CG lead at ImageMovers Digital
“The brave new world of the Visual Effects Industry”
Belfast City Council in association with Queen’s University are hosting the visit of visual effects expert, Brian Freisinger, to Belfast as part of a partnership initiative to support the development of the Creative Industries in Belfast. Brian is based in California, and is recognised as a leading light in the film and digital media industry.
For the last ten years, Brian Freisinger has been involved with the visual effects industry in a variety of positions, most recently as a supervisor at Disney's ‘ImageMovers Digital’, which just released its first film A CHRISTMAS CAROL, (written and directed by Robert Zemeckis) a fully animated version of the classic film in stereoscopic 3D.
Prior to working at ImageMovers Digital, Brian worked at a variety of companies such as Weta FX in New Zealand, Digital Domain, ESC FX, Zoic, and Manex VFX.
He has worked as a lead and supervisor on films such as MATRIX:RELOADED, MATRIX:REVOLUTIONS, CONSTANTINE, SERENITY, LADYKILLERS, ERAGON, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA and AVATAR.
His television work includes BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, CSI, and a variety of pilots, as well as national broadcast commercial spots for clients such as Lexus and BMW.
In addition to his work in traditional film and television, Brian has spent the last year and a half working as a consultant, as well as a developer for a variety of "new media" applications, such as iPhone applications, real-time 3D solutions, and a variety of other techniques to deliver high quality visual experiences with non-traditional approaches.
Drinks Reception at 5.30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University, followed at 6.00 p.m. by the address by Brian Freisinger.
If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to Brenda Carabine at brenda.carabine@qub.ac.uk or 028 9097 1153.
There are a limited number of seats available so we will be allocating places on a first come first served basis.
For further information on Belfast City Council’s support for the creative industries, please contact Brendan McGoran at mcgoranb@belfastcity.gov.uk
How to sound good naked
How to sound good Naked (great title)
Tasmin Little was already being hailed as one of the finest violinists of her generation when in 2008 she turned the music industry on its head with her trail-blazing project The Naked Violin, in which she offered free downloadable works for solo violin in a bid to encourage newcomers to classical music.
The Naked Violin Tour, is brought to you courtesy of Moving On Music, and while there will be some flexibility within the programme between venues, pieces by Bach, Bartók, Eugène Ysaÿe and Paul Patterson will all be included.
The Great Hall, Magee Campus....................Market Place Studio Theatre, Armagh
University of Ulster, Derry.............................Fri 4 Dec, 8 pm
Thu 3 Dec, 8 pm..........................................Tickets: £11.70/£9.80
Tickets: £15/£10..........................................Box Office: 028 3752 1821
Box Office: 028 7126 4455...........................Click here to book online
Promoted by Music 55-7 in...........................Promoted by Music in Armagh in
association with University of Ulster..............association with Market Place Theatre
Tasmin Little was already being hailed as one of the finest violinists of her generation when in 2008 she turned the music industry on its head with her trail-blazing project The Naked Violin, in which she offered free downloadable works for solo violin in a bid to encourage newcomers to classical music.
The Naked Violin Tour, is brought to you courtesy of Moving On Music, and while there will be some flexibility within the programme between venues, pieces by Bach, Bartók, Eugène Ysaÿe and Paul Patterson will all be included.
The Great Hall, Magee Campus....................Market Place Studio Theatre, Armagh
University of Ulster, Derry.............................Fri 4 Dec, 8 pm
Thu 3 Dec, 8 pm..........................................Tickets: £11.70/£9.80
Tickets: £15/£10..........................................Box Office: 028 3752 1821
Box Office: 028 7126 4455...........................Click here to book online
Promoted by Music 55-7 in...........................Promoted by Music in Armagh in
association with University of Ulster..............association with Market Place Theatre
9 to 5 residency T Ps2 some great names
PS²
18 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2GP
www.pssquared.org
'9 to 5 residency'-
a daily changing use of space.
3 - 16 November 2009
This project is the result of an open call for a series of one day residencies in PS².
Artists, architects and creative practitioners were invited to sent in a proposal, how they would use the space between 9am and 5pm; for performance, research, office work, hide out, craft workshop, studio, cinema, museum, living room, shop or observatory…
The proposals received were all very different, surprising and intense. They play with the notion of a semi private/public space, the relationship to passers-by and the exposure to the street. They address the question, how an activity shapes a space and how the environment shapes the activity- may it be a yoga class, research into Spanish Art History or drawings with tape.
03.11.
Tuesday
Sarah McBride
Site specific work/ wooldrawings/
performance
04.11.
Wednesday
Michael Hanna
Proposal 2: cardboard box exchanges
05.11.
Thursday
Fionnuala Doran
Ideation
Production of ideas
06.11.
Friday
Laura Graham
The OiReAChLE OF BELFAST
Prophesy- oracle performance
07.11.
Saturday
Kevin Walsh
Sur_Veil
Surveillance/installation
08.11.
Sunday
09.11.
Monday
John McKeown/
Pita Munita
Cell
Cellbiology/time based work& music
10.11.
Tuesday
Anne Marie Taggart
Multi covered
windows as film screen
11.11.
Wednesday
Jane Butler
Tape drawing- process & performance
12.11.
Thursday
Aideen Doran
Conquistadors
Research space: Spanish art history
13.11.
Friday
Catherine Roberts
Studio recreation: cast pigeons
14.11.
Saturday
Alissa Kleist
Flatpack construction/
space experimentation
14.11.
Saturday evening
Tonya McMullan
Time and time again
Filmprojection of watching eyes
15.11.
Sunday
16.11.
Monday
Acitore Z Artezione/
William Artt
Code-r
8hr production: red dot
‘9 to 5 residency’ follows the bureaucratic pattern of a working day and imitates the ritual of opening hours in galleries and museums.
Art production and art distribution however doesn’t follow the same pattern. Creative processes normally require private space and individual time schedules. All residencies will therefore have a performative and staged layer, but will still give an insight into the work process, the various set-ups of a workplace and of course the individual work.
For more information see www.pssquared.org/9-5residency.php or contact 07733457772.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am – 5pm.
PS²is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Please forward to any interested party.
18 Donegall Street
Belfast BT1 2GP
www.pssquared.org
'9 to 5 residency'-
a daily changing use of space.
3 - 16 November 2009
This project is the result of an open call for a series of one day residencies in PS².
Artists, architects and creative practitioners were invited to sent in a proposal, how they would use the space between 9am and 5pm; for performance, research, office work, hide out, craft workshop, studio, cinema, museum, living room, shop or observatory…
The proposals received were all very different, surprising and intense. They play with the notion of a semi private/public space, the relationship to passers-by and the exposure to the street. They address the question, how an activity shapes a space and how the environment shapes the activity- may it be a yoga class, research into Spanish Art History or drawings with tape.
03.11.
Tuesday
Sarah McBride
Site specific work/ wooldrawings/
performance
04.11.
Wednesday
Michael Hanna
Proposal 2: cardboard box exchanges
05.11.
Thursday
Fionnuala Doran
Ideation
Production of ideas
06.11.
Friday
Laura Graham
The OiReAChLE OF BELFAST
Prophesy- oracle performance
07.11.
Saturday
Kevin Walsh
Sur_Veil
Surveillance/installation
08.11.
Sunday
09.11.
Monday
John McKeown/
Pita Munita
Cell
Cellbiology/time based work& music
10.11.
Tuesday
Anne Marie Taggart
Multi covered
windows as film screen
11.11.
Wednesday
Jane Butler
Tape drawing- process & performance
12.11.
Thursday
Aideen Doran
Conquistadors
Research space: Spanish art history
13.11.
Friday
Catherine Roberts
Studio recreation: cast pigeons
14.11.
Saturday
Alissa Kleist
Flatpack construction/
space experimentation
14.11.
Saturday evening
Tonya McMullan
Time and time again
Filmprojection of watching eyes
15.11.
Sunday
16.11.
Monday
Acitore Z Artezione/
William Artt
Code-r
8hr production: red dot
‘9 to 5 residency’ follows the bureaucratic pattern of a working day and imitates the ritual of opening hours in galleries and museums.
Art production and art distribution however doesn’t follow the same pattern. Creative processes normally require private space and individual time schedules. All residencies will therefore have a performative and staged layer, but will still give an insight into the work process, the various set-ups of a workplace and of course the individual work.
For more information see www.pssquared.org/9-5residency.php or contact 07733457772.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am – 5pm.
PS²is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Please forward to any interested party.
Thursday, 5 November 2009
tonight at Golden Thread
Scopophobia
Keith Winter
Project Space
Opening 6pm 5TH – 21st November 2009
Curated by Sarah McAvera
Scopophobia is an exhibition investigating the nature of the city as a personality, like a vast robot, like a wild bushfire, countless faceless buildings tended to by immigrant workers, the advancement of density without apology, the imaginings of a future unknown.
With salutes to Piranesi, Malevich and the Constructivists Winter tussles with perspective, order and obedience to gravity. A construction is setup whereby the viewer is placed within a space but removed from a clear sense of scale, reference or the legibility of distance. A subtle political reference is a comment both on a global and a local sense of void and identity with having no nationality.
Keith Winter lives and works in Belfast. He has recently exhibited in Brisbane, New York and Bahrain.
Upcoming Shows include 'Obituaries' group show in Brooklyn, New York (Nov 2009) and 'The Red Hand' installation at the Arc 2009 Brisbane Biennial, Brisbane (2009).
Upcoming Exhibitions
Gallery 1: In Two Minds - Kevin Atherton
Gallery 2 : Nagraphobia - Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 until 9th January 2010
Open: Tuesday – Friday 10.30 – 5.30pm and Saturday 10.30 – 4.00pm
GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY.
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast. BT1 2 LU
T. +44 (0) 2890330920 E. info@gtgallery.co.uk W. goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Tours available by arrangement.
Keith Winter
Project Space
Opening 6pm 5TH – 21st November 2009
Curated by Sarah McAvera
Scopophobia is an exhibition investigating the nature of the city as a personality, like a vast robot, like a wild bushfire, countless faceless buildings tended to by immigrant workers, the advancement of density without apology, the imaginings of a future unknown.
With salutes to Piranesi, Malevich and the Constructivists Winter tussles with perspective, order and obedience to gravity. A construction is setup whereby the viewer is placed within a space but removed from a clear sense of scale, reference or the legibility of distance. A subtle political reference is a comment both on a global and a local sense of void and identity with having no nationality.
Keith Winter lives and works in Belfast. He has recently exhibited in Brisbane, New York and Bahrain.
Upcoming Shows include 'Obituaries' group show in Brooklyn, New York (Nov 2009) and 'The Red Hand' installation at the Arc 2009 Brisbane Biennial, Brisbane (2009).
Upcoming Exhibitions
Gallery 1: In Two Minds - Kevin Atherton
Gallery 2 : Nagraphobia - Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 until 9th January 2010
Open: Tuesday – Friday 10.30 – 5.30pm and Saturday 10.30 – 4.00pm
GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY.
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast. BT1 2 LU
T. +44 (0) 2890330920 E. info@gtgallery.co.uk W. goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Tours available by arrangement.
tonight at Golden Thread
Scopophobia
Keith Winter
Project Space
Opening 6pm 5TH – 21st November 2009
Curated by Sarah McAvera
Scopophobia is an exhibition investigating the nature of the city as a personality, like a vast robot, like a wild bushfire, countless faceless buildings tended to by immigrant workers, the advancement of density without apology, the imaginings of a future unknown.
With salutes to Piranesi, Malevich and the Constructivists Winter tussles with perspective, order and obedience to gravity. A construction is setup whereby the viewer is placed within a space but removed from a clear sense of scale, reference or the legibility of distance. A subtle political reference is a comment both on a global and a local sense of void and identity with having no nationality.
Keith Winter lives and works in Belfast. He has recently exhibited in Brisbane, New York and Bahrain.
Upcoming Shows include 'Obituaries' group show in Brooklyn, New York (Nov 2009) and 'The Red Hand' installation at the Arc 2009 Brisbane Biennial, Brisbane (2009).
Upcoming Exhibitions
Gallery 1: In Two Minds - Kevin Atherton
Gallery 2 : Nagraphobia - Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 until 9th January 2010
Open: Tuesday – Friday 10.30 – 5.30pm and Saturday 10.30 – 4.00pm
GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY.
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast. BT1 2 LU
T. +44 (0) 2890330920 E. info@gtgallery.co.uk W. goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Tours available by arrangement.
Keith Winter
Project Space
Opening 6pm 5TH – 21st November 2009
Curated by Sarah McAvera
Scopophobia is an exhibition investigating the nature of the city as a personality, like a vast robot, like a wild bushfire, countless faceless buildings tended to by immigrant workers, the advancement of density without apology, the imaginings of a future unknown.
With salutes to Piranesi, Malevich and the Constructivists Winter tussles with perspective, order and obedience to gravity. A construction is setup whereby the viewer is placed within a space but removed from a clear sense of scale, reference or the legibility of distance. A subtle political reference is a comment both on a global and a local sense of void and identity with having no nationality.
Keith Winter lives and works in Belfast. He has recently exhibited in Brisbane, New York and Bahrain.
Upcoming Shows include 'Obituaries' group show in Brooklyn, New York (Nov 2009) and 'The Red Hand' installation at the Arc 2009 Brisbane Biennial, Brisbane (2009).
Upcoming Exhibitions
Gallery 1: In Two Minds - Kevin Atherton
Gallery 2 : Nagraphobia - Allan Hughes
27th November 2009 until 9th January 2010
Open: Tuesday – Friday 10.30 – 5.30pm and Saturday 10.30 – 4.00pm
GOLDEN THREAD GALLERY.
84 – 94 Great Patrick Street, Belfast. BT1 2 LU
T. +44 (0) 2890330920 E. info@gtgallery.co.uk W. goldenthreadgallery.co.uk
Tours available by arrangement.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Late night Art Thursday
Dont forget it's late night art again this Thursday all the fun and wonder of the creativity of Belfast.
www.belfastgalleries.com
www.belfastgalleries.com
warm moving bodies
that got your attention...........
Warm Moving Bodies at OBG!!
Thursday 5th November
7pm-9.30pm, Free
As part of Late Night Art, OBG is hosting a special event to accompany the current exhibition.
Witness the results of three games of Exquisite Corpse adapted for sound, moving image and drawing and played out by a host of local artists. For one night original artwork created using the principles of Exquisite Corpse will be presented throughout the gallery with opportunities for visitors to interact and create throughout the evening. Organised by Ryan Darragh (Oscillations Festival) this evening promises to be full of the unexpected artistic collisions and chaotic harmonies you can expect from a game where unpredictability is the main event.
Warm Moving Bodies at OBG!!
Thursday 5th November
7pm-9.30pm, Free
As part of Late Night Art, OBG is hosting a special event to accompany the current exhibition.
Witness the results of three games of Exquisite Corpse adapted for sound, moving image and drawing and played out by a host of local artists. For one night original artwork created using the principles of Exquisite Corpse will be presented throughout the gallery with opportunities for visitors to interact and create throughout the evening. Organised by Ryan Darragh (Oscillations Festival) this evening promises to be full of the unexpected artistic collisions and chaotic harmonies you can expect from a game where unpredictability is the main event.
Strategy Business Initiative
Strategy in Business Initiative
About the initiative
The initiative helps small Belfast-based businesses to develop the practical skills necessary to think strategically and to develop realistic plans for future growth.
The Strategy in Business Initiative involves a combination of practical group skills development workshops which have been designed to help participants tackle the practicalities of building and sustaining their business.
Each participant is also allocated an experienced business consultant whose role is to help the participant address barriers to growth and to assist in moving the business forward towards clearly defined goals.
This initiative is currently open for recruitment. For further information or an application form contact Barry Rooney below.
Contact information
About the initiative
The initiative helps small Belfast-based businesses to develop the practical skills necessary to think strategically and to develop realistic plans for future growth.
The Strategy in Business Initiative involves a combination of practical group skills development workshops which have been designed to help participants tackle the practicalities of building and sustaining their business.
Each participant is also allocated an experienced business consultant whose role is to help the participant address barriers to growth and to assist in moving the business forward towards clearly defined goals.
This initiative is currently open for recruitment. For further information or an application form contact Barry Rooney below.
Contact information
Monday, 2 November 2009
Women in Business enterprise day
Women in Business invite you to join them in celebrating Women’s Enterprise Day in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Castle on Wednesday 18th November from 12 noon-2pm. Light lunch and refreshments.
Women’s Enterprise Day, is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people. It’s been running annually in the UK since 2004 and in that time over 25,000 events have been attended by over 2 million people. Women in Business are delighted to be part of this initiative and welcome you along to celebrate your entrepreneurial success.
Our keynote speaker is Inez McCormack
Inez McCormack, Chair of the Participation and the Practice of Rights
Project. Inez is one of the most influential civil rights leaders in
Northern Ireland today. Ms. McCormack played a critical role in the
1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and continues to advocate for equal rights and fair labor practices for women and minorities as the director of UNISON, the largest trade union in the United Kingdom.
Inez McCormack is a founding member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council and continues to contribute to Vital Voices summits, programs & trainings in Northern Ireland and abroad. In 2002, Vital Voices honored Inez at the Global Leadership Awards in recognition of her tremendous achievements. She is profiled in the documentary play Seven, and travelled to New York for the play's premier.
As well as this inspirational speaker, we have as usual Facilitated Networking, and with our last two events being very successful with over 70 delegates in attendance, remember to bring along your business cards.
We also have “2 Mins of Fame“, WIB Free Stand opportunities where you can exhibit your product or service and our new WIB Promotions Table which allows Members to put out literature on their service or business.
WIB members please reserve your place online.
Free to WIB members/£10.00 to non members
Nicki Bayes
T: 0845 6076041
E: nicki@womeninbusinessni.com
W: www.womeninbusinessni.com
Women’s Enterprise Day, is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people. It’s been running annually in the UK since 2004 and in that time over 25,000 events have been attended by over 2 million people. Women in Business are delighted to be part of this initiative and welcome you along to celebrate your entrepreneurial success.
Our keynote speaker is Inez McCormack
Inez McCormack, Chair of the Participation and the Practice of Rights
Project. Inez is one of the most influential civil rights leaders in
Northern Ireland today. Ms. McCormack played a critical role in the
1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and continues to advocate for equal rights and fair labor practices for women and minorities as the director of UNISON, the largest trade union in the United Kingdom.
Inez McCormack is a founding member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council and continues to contribute to Vital Voices summits, programs & trainings in Northern Ireland and abroad. In 2002, Vital Voices honored Inez at the Global Leadership Awards in recognition of her tremendous achievements. She is profiled in the documentary play Seven, and travelled to New York for the play's premier.
As well as this inspirational speaker, we have as usual Facilitated Networking, and with our last two events being very successful with over 70 delegates in attendance, remember to bring along your business cards.
We also have “2 Mins of Fame“, WIB Free Stand opportunities where you can exhibit your product or service and our new WIB Promotions Table which allows Members to put out literature on their service or business.
WIB members please reserve your place online.
Free to WIB members/£10.00 to non members
Nicki Bayes
T: 0845 6076041
E: nicki@womeninbusinessni.com
W: www.womeninbusinessni.com
Women in Business enterprise day
Women in Business invite you to join them in celebrating Women’s Enterprise Day in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Castle on Wednesday 18th November from 12 noon-2pm. Light lunch and refreshments.
Women’s Enterprise Day, is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people. It’s been running annually in the UK since 2004 and in that time over 25,000 events have been attended by over 2 million people. Women in Business are delighted to be part of this initiative and welcome you along to celebrate your entrepreneurial success.
Our keynote speaker is Inez McCormack
Inez McCormack, Chair of the Participation and the Practice of Rights
Project. Inez is one of the most influential civil rights leaders in
Northern Ireland today. Ms. McCormack played a critical role in the
1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and continues to advocate for equal rights and fair labor practices for women and minorities as the director of UNISON, the largest trade union in the United Kingdom.
Inez McCormack is a founding member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council and continues to contribute to Vital Voices summits, programs & trainings in Northern Ireland and abroad. In 2002, Vital Voices honored Inez at the Global Leadership Awards in recognition of her tremendous achievements. She is profiled in the documentary play Seven, and travelled to New York for the play's premier.
As well as this inspirational speaker, we have as usual Facilitated Networking, and with our last two events being very successful with over 70 delegates in attendance, remember to bring along your business cards.
We also have “2 Mins of Fame“, WIB Free Stand opportunities where you can exhibit your product or service and our new WIB Promotions Table which allows Members to put out literature on their service or business.
WIB members please reserve your place online.
Free to WIB members/£10.00 to non members
Nicki Bayes
T: 0845 6076041
E: nicki@womeninbusinessni.com
W: www.womeninbusinessni.com
Women’s Enterprise Day, is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people. It’s been running annually in the UK since 2004 and in that time over 25,000 events have been attended by over 2 million people. Women in Business are delighted to be part of this initiative and welcome you along to celebrate your entrepreneurial success.
Our keynote speaker is Inez McCormack
Inez McCormack, Chair of the Participation and the Practice of Rights
Project. Inez is one of the most influential civil rights leaders in
Northern Ireland today. Ms. McCormack played a critical role in the
1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and continues to advocate for equal rights and fair labor practices for women and minorities as the director of UNISON, the largest trade union in the United Kingdom.
Inez McCormack is a founding member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council and continues to contribute to Vital Voices summits, programs & trainings in Northern Ireland and abroad. In 2002, Vital Voices honored Inez at the Global Leadership Awards in recognition of her tremendous achievements. She is profiled in the documentary play Seven, and travelled to New York for the play's premier.
As well as this inspirational speaker, we have as usual Facilitated Networking, and with our last two events being very successful with over 70 delegates in attendance, remember to bring along your business cards.
We also have “2 Mins of Fame“, WIB Free Stand opportunities where you can exhibit your product or service and our new WIB Promotions Table which allows Members to put out literature on their service or business.
WIB members please reserve your place online.
Free to WIB members/£10.00 to non members
Nicki Bayes
T: 0845 6076041
E: nicki@womeninbusinessni.com
W: www.womeninbusinessni.com
Today
It's hard to describe how I feel today except that by the vast interconnectiveness of all lifeforms on earth. I have a strange connectiveness to my inner self and the warm glow of understanding................
Bill of rights for Northern ireland?
At 2.30pm on Tuesday the 3rd of November the Assembly will be debating a motion regarding the Bill of Rights. The full text of the motion is included below.
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
That this Assembly considers the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s advice to the Secretary of State “A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland” as incompatible with the provisions of the Belfast Agreement; notes with concern that the report’s proposals would undermine the democratic role and authority of this Assembly and the Parliament of the United kingdom; and urges the Secretary of State not to implement the report’s recommendations.
[Mr T Elliott]
[Mr D Kennedy]
[08 September 2009]
This debate comes at a hugely important time for the Bill of Rights and will show clearly where the different political parties stand on the issue. We are determined to show both elected representatives and the members of the media who will be present, the breath of support the Bill has and its importance to communities across Northern Ireland.
Having large numbers of Consortium members present in the Public gallery in Stormont on the day would show the support that exists for a Bill of Rights and we would therefore encourage you and your colleagues to attend the debate. We would be only too happy to provide any assistance in facilitating this.
We would also encourage members to write to their local MLA’s, particularly those proposing the motion in advance of this debate, highlighting the importance of the Bill of Rights. We can provide help in drafting a letter if required.
As ever for planning purposes we would appreciate you informing us of any actions you take.
Yours Sincerely,
Donal Lyons
Donal Lyons
Campaign and Administration Assistant
Human Rights Consortium
Cathedral Chambers,
Third Floor,
143 Royal Avenue,
BT1 1FH
Tel - 028 90 313 780
Mobile - 078 4677 0144
Website - www.BillOfRightsNI.org
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission
That this Assembly considers the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s advice to the Secretary of State “A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland” as incompatible with the provisions of the Belfast Agreement; notes with concern that the report’s proposals would undermine the democratic role and authority of this Assembly and the Parliament of the United kingdom; and urges the Secretary of State not to implement the report’s recommendations.
[Mr T Elliott]
[Mr D Kennedy]
[08 September 2009]
This debate comes at a hugely important time for the Bill of Rights and will show clearly where the different political parties stand on the issue. We are determined to show both elected representatives and the members of the media who will be present, the breath of support the Bill has and its importance to communities across Northern Ireland.
Having large numbers of Consortium members present in the Public gallery in Stormont on the day would show the support that exists for a Bill of Rights and we would therefore encourage you and your colleagues to attend the debate. We would be only too happy to provide any assistance in facilitating this.
We would also encourage members to write to their local MLA’s, particularly those proposing the motion in advance of this debate, highlighting the importance of the Bill of Rights. We can provide help in drafting a letter if required.
As ever for planning purposes we would appreciate you informing us of any actions you take.
Yours Sincerely,
Donal Lyons
Donal Lyons
Campaign and Administration Assistant
Human Rights Consortium
Cathedral Chambers,
Third Floor,
143 Royal Avenue,
BT1 1FH
Tel - 028 90 313 780
Mobile - 078 4677 0144
Website - www.BillOfRightsNI.org
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