Monday 13 September - Thursday 25 November 2010

ORGANISED BY

Springboard Opportunities Limited

WHERE / WHEN

Conway Mill, 5-7 Conway Street, Belfast Time TBC

Visit www.ageawarenessweek.com for further updates

This cross community intergenerational art project will bring young and old alike from both sides of the border together to work through the medium of art. Work on the project kicks off on Monday 13 September and the completed art work will be unveiled on Thursday 25 November. The theme of the project will reflect the differences and similarities of both generations and how people, not defined by age, have common interests, concerns and hopes.

Get Involved

For further information please contact Josey Grogan, Programme Manager on Tel 028 9031 5111 Email josey@springboard-opps.org

Wednesday 22 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

Down Arts Centre

WHERE / WHEN

Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick / 7.30pm-9.30pm (for 10 weeks)

This lively group of singers is gathering every Wednesday night for 10 weeks to sing, make friends, learn new songs, and simply enjoy the power of song.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For more information contact Down Arts Centre Box Office Tel 028 4461 0747 Web www.downartscentre.com

Wednesday 22 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

Down Arts Centre

WHERE / WHEN

Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick / 7pm-9pm (for 10 weeks)

Guitar tutor Johnny Pedlow is delivering a 10 week programme of guitar lessons aimed at beginners, and those hoping to improve their skills.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For more information contact Down Arts Centre

Box Office Tel 028 4461 0747 Web www.downartscentre.com

Saturday 25 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

Belfast Central Branch Carers UK (Updated 20th Sept 2010)

WHERE / WHEN

Stye Brae Hall, Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church, 161 Gilnahirk Road, Belfast / 2pm-4.30pm

Belfast Central Branch Carers are holding a card making exercise which will be led by a skilled instructor. Carers, volunteers and friends of carers will all have an opportunity to try out their card making skills, with prizes for the 'best effort' cards.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. To book a place contact Kate Glackin Tel 028 9079 9197 or Email glackink@yahoo.com by Monday 13 September.

Monday 27 September - Saturday 2 October / 12noon - 5pm

PS2, 18 Donegall Street, Belfast

This exhibition showcases a selection of recent work produced by the members of City Way Day Centre in Belfast. Comprised of paintings, drawings, and sculptures, made by older people exclusively for Age Awareness Week, the showcase gives an insight into art work rarely visible to the public.

Organised by: PS2

Get Involved

For further information please contact Peter Mutschler on Mob

07733457772, Email pssquared@btconnect.com or visit Web www.pssquared.org/ageawarenessweek2010.php

Wednesday 28 September, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Ballyhornan Family Centre, Downpatrick

Sheila Smyth and Adele Ingram-Magee have been combining their talents for the past three years as the duo 'The Preacher and Mrs Magee'. They have strong vocal harmonies, are competent guitarists and they play original material and beautifully arranged folk songs and instrumentals.

This talented duo, are running group workshops for older people who are keen to improve their vocals skills, and want to enjoy an afternoon of socialising in an uplifting and fun environment.

Organised by:

Down Community Arts

Get Involved:

This event is open to the public. For further information Tel 028 4461 6006

Wednesday 29 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

The Three Spires Craft Club

WHERE / WHEN

The Manor Lodge Hotel, Moneymore, Co. L'Derry / 1pm-5pm

Members of the Three Spires Craft Club through their event want to recognise that older people are continuing to celebrate the heritage of stitching, which has been passed on to them from their parents and grandparents. They firmly believe stitching helps to keep their minds alert, prevents depression and is an opportunity to make new friends.

Wednesday 29 September 2010

ORGANISED BY

Down Arts Centre

WHERE / WHEN

Down Arts Centre, 2-6 Irish Street, Downpatrick / 7pm-9pm (for 10 weeks)

For the beginner or improver these painting classes led by tutor Brian Trainor are open to all ages. This well established course introduces the beginner to their medium and allows the more experienced painter to develop their individual skills.

Get Involved

This event is open to the public. For more information contact Down Arts Centre Box Office Tel 028 4461 0747 Web www.downartscentre.com

ORGANISED BY

Big Telly Theatre Company

WHERE / WHEN

Tues 28 September, 8pm - Riverside Theatre, Coleraine

Wed 29 September, 8pm - Strule Arts Centre, Omagh

Thurs 30 September, 8pm - Market Place Theatre, Armagh

Fri 1 October, 8pm - Ulster Museum, Belfast

Sat 2 October, 8pm - Millennium Forum, Derry

Spring Chickens - The Shows are back by popular demand. Taking place over five nights during Age Awareness Week 2010, the shows celebrate the creativity and imaginations of older people. Based on the theme of Utopia, older people will present their visions of a perfect world. Each local show, with their own professional director and crew, is written and designed by local older people and web streamed live on the night so loved ones can see them on stage wherever they may be.

Get Involved

Booking for all performances is essential. All bookings will be handled by the respective venues: To follow the performances online visit www.big-telly.com

Belfast: Ulster Museum 028 7083 1782

Armagh: Market Place Theatre 028 3752 1821

Omagh: Strule Arts Centre 028 8224 7831

Coleraine: Riverside Theatre 028 7032 3232

Derry: Millennium Forum 028 7126 4455

FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER 2010

ORGANISED BY

Engage With Age / Newhill's 'Ladybirds'

WHERE / WHEN

Newhill Youth and Community Centre, 261 Old Whiterock Road, Belfast / 8.30pm-10pm

This event showcases fashion and music throughout the decades, with young and older people designing and modelling costumes of their choice from the 1950s to the present day. Background music relating to the costumes will accompany the models on their catwalk. Invitations will be sent out to older people's groups in the West Belfast area nearer the event. Refreshments will be served.