Glebe House Peace III programme 2014

We will be running a range of programmes and activities up to the end of September 2014.

These will include Day programmes,

Workshops and Study Tours.

All Day programmes and Workshops will take place at Glebe House, Kilclief.

Places are limited, so please book early to avoid

disappointment.

There is no charge for Study Tours, Workshops or Day Events

A project funded by the EU’s PEACE III Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and delivered by the North Down , Ards and Down Peace III Partnership Board

Harmony Community Trust, Glebe House, 23 Bishopscourt Road, Kilclief, Strangford, Co Down, BT30 7NZ

Tel: 028 44881374 Email: info@glebehouseni.com Web: www.glebehouseni.com Registered Charity IR No XN48510

Contact Marie Hoeritzauer or Karin McKinty For more information, transport requirements

and volunteering opportunities

This programme is open to groups and individuals in North Down, Ards and Down District council areas.

A project supported by PEACE III Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and delivered by the North Down, Ards and Down Peace III Partnership

Peace III Adult Programme Events & Activities

March to May

2014

From Donaghadee to Donard

Themed programmes The History of the Linen industry • 25th March: Study Tour: Banbridge Going to Fergusons Linen factory with visit to an old Scutch Mill at Dromore. • 7th April: Day programme: Talk with archive film by Joan Magee NI Libraries on the history of Flax growing. • April: Two Workshops looking at Linen work and a chance to explore needle craft work. Dates to be arranged.

Understanding our History and Home • 1st April: Workshop Understanding Our Place A look at the history and life of some of the places our participants come from. • 15th April: Study tour: Understanding Our Place. Ardglass / Killough. • April: Workshop Understanding Our Place A look at the history and life of some of the places our participants come from.

The United Irishmen and Co Down • 29th April: Day programme: The United Irishmen an illustrated talk. • 6th May: Study tour: The Ards ♦ 14th May: Study tour: Ballynahinch

Other Programmes • Tuesday 11th March: Day programme. St Patrick and the Irish saints A Talk on the Down Cathedral High Cross, making symbols of faith, St Bridget's Cross, and Gods Eyes… • 16th April: Day programme. Easter at Glebe House A day of Easter crafts and a chance to meet old friend and make new ones. Bring your Easter Bonnet and join in the Glebe House Easter parade. • 17th April: Day programme. Easter at Glebe House A day of Easter crafts and a chance to meet old friend and make new ones. Bring your Easter Bonnet and join in the Glebe House Easter parade. Study Tours ♦ 20th May: Study tour: Montalto House ♦ July: The Eaglewing and Groomsport (to be arranged) ♦ June, July & August: There will be extra events added later

The Forgotten Rural Community • 27th March: Workshop: Field to Fork A look at the rural community and the NI conflict. • 30th April: Day Workshop: Grow your Own A look at the rural community and the NIConflict. • May Study Tour Comber and District A visit to the farming capital of Northern Ireland • May Day Programme Day activities looking at the affects of the conflict on the rural community.