Centenaries Programme Underway

September 27, 2017

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has 15 participants in its second Centenaries Programme, this autumn. 

The Centenaries Programme is a three-part project designed to improve the capacity of individuals linked to community group members involved in the field of cultural exploration and understanding.   It is envisaged that the Programme will work to achieve encourage a more resourceful attitude towards shared spaces and community assets.

The participants are active in the field of culture, identity and history.  Partly funded by The Executive Office's District Council's Good Relations Programme, this project offers them the opportunity to engage in a residential programme during the Centenaries period.

The Council has appointed The International School for Peace Studies, to supply and deliver two preparation workshops for the programme participants in advance of their four day residential visit to France and Belgium. This trip will be followed up with two post-programme workshops to allow the participants to discuss their experiences, their feelings and how they can integrate their learning into their local community.

The Mayor, Councillor Tim Morrow, recently met the programme participants and said: “This is an absolutely fantastic opportunity for the residents of the Lisburn Castlereagh area to build on existing cross-community work. I have personally visited some of the sights in France and Belgium that the Group will be shown; and I believe that the stories and camaraderie they will learn about will only help to further enhance the attitude of peace and understanding within our community.”