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06/10/2022

The Bounce Festival gets underway tomorrow! We love this story in today's Belfast Telegraph about trombonist Will McLean who will be closing the three day fest on Sunday at The Black Box with a gig with The Vibes. The Festival is run by University of Atypical for Arts and Disability

Will McLean lives for his music which is why when a devastating stroke left him paralysed down one side five years ago, the talented trombone player felt as if his life was over.

16/03/2022

It's great to see the work being done in Innovation Factory, Belfast to help people learn new digital skills. The story is in today's Irish News by journalist Marie Louise McConville

A ground-breaking cross community project in west Belfast is aiming to tackle a massive digital skills gap.

25/05/2021

We had the pleasure of working with Usel on their STRIDE project, which helps people with disabilities or long term health conditions get into work. This lovely story made our week! We had the pleasure of working with Usel on their STRIDE project, which helps people with disabilities or long term health conditions get into work. This lovely story made our week!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-northern-ireland-57205748

A 20-year-old with autism says getting his first paid job has given him confidence and motivation.

25/02/2021

Help for parents!

Education charity Into Film has created a new homeschooling survival package to help beleaguered families in Northern Ireland get to the end of the current lockdown.

There are three different packages available to parents and teachers: a Home-Learning During COVID Resource, the Film Buff Challenge and ScreenWorks Online.

The Into Film site has a huge range of free, fun activities that young people can complete independently. Go to www.intofilm.org/theme/96 to find the full range.

The Film Buff Challenge is suitable for seven to 14-year-olds and is designed to support all levels and styles of learning. The Challenge runs until the end of summer term and is open to all schools in Northern Ireland. Find out more at www.intofilm.org/filmbuff

Finally, ScreenWorks online is a programme for secondary school pupils to learn about screen industry careers. With a mix of digital classroom learning and videos about work in the sector from some of Northern Ireland’s leading professionals. Visit www.intofilm.org/screenworksonline

02/02/2021

Punxsotawny Phil has spoken! Six more weeks of winter (no surprise looking out the window today.)

20/08/2020

Fantastic trailer.

Great stories deserve the big screen. Cinema is back. . Find out more here: http://www.lovecinema.com/

19/08/2020

NI councils are backing the Raise Your Voice campaign to end sexual harassment by making misogyny a hate crime
https://www.goqradio.com/belfast/news/q-radio-local-news/northern-ireland-councils-campaigning-to-end-sexual-harassment-of-women/

19/08/2020

Young environmentalists urge Stormont Executive to act now to address climate emergency.
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/stormont-facing-calls-young-environmentalists-18791967

MLAs will be shown video produced by campaigners urging them to act

02/08/2020

With the death of our friend Chris Ledger, Northern Ireland has lost an unrivalled advocate for the Arts and tireless campaigner for the right of all people to fulfil their creative potential.
As the force of nature behind the University of Atypical Chris had a fierce commitment to celebrating and showcasing the talent of disabled artists and helping their careers flourish and develop.
One of her many legacies was the success of the Bounce Festival - her boundless enthusiasm and refusal to take no for answer made it one of the best events in Northern Ireland’s Arts calendar.
She had immense energy, a fantastic sense of humour and ability to light up a room with her infectious laughter. She made people feel good about themselves and others which is a rare gift. Goodbye Chris.

29/07/2020

Young campaigners are meeting Health Minister Robin Swann to call for urgent action to create a mental health strategy for Northern Ireland.

Members of the Elephant in the Room (EITR) campaign group will appear before the Executive Work Group on Mental Wellbeing, Resilience and Su***de Prevention on July 29 to demand wide-ranging mental health reform. NIYF

By Q Radio News

29/07/2020

Today the Women's Policy Group will launch its 126 page report calling for emergency action to address the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on women.

Although globally men are more likely to be diagnosed with the virus and to die from it, the Women's Policy Group says the social and economic affect the pandemic had on women can no longer be ignored.

27/07/2020

A panel of young people will be speaking to the Education Minister Peter Weir about their future today as Northern Ireland emerges from lockdown. Tune into the NIYF page to watch live from 10am

26/07/2020

This fantastic project by Into Film allowed young people to film in their local area - well done Joe!

Joe, who has autism, was recognised for his short documentary entered into the Nature in My Neighbourhood competition run by film education charity Into Film

03/05/2018

The artisan outdoor market Folk Town Belfast returns this weekend (May 5 and ^) as part of the Festival of Fools Lots of exciting things happening in the Folktown area. Check out this great article in LoveBelfast.

Folktown Market in Bank Square launches its new summer season with an artisan market featuring a range of mouthwatering food stalls, fresh fruit and veg and craft stalls.

21/03/2018

One hundred and twenty long term unemployed people are now in a new job thanks to a forward-looking three year jobs programme in South Belfast funded by the Social Investment Fund (SIF) under the Delivering Social Change framework.
EmployAbility South has helped find jobs for people who have been unable to find work because of low educational attainment, disability and health issues, lack of experience and other factors.
More than 500 people took part in the programme – with many leaving with either full-time employment, increased skills, mentoring support or work experience.
As the project finishes this month (March 2018), the organisation that delivered the programme, Gems NIwill continue to seek new funding to help support more people and give them the hope of a new chance in life.
Usel. Northern Ireland Executive

13/03/2018

Holyland residents organise Alternative St Patrick's Day Festival. Great piece in Belfast Live and Daily Mirror Northern Ireland. South Belfast Partnership Board Belfast City Council https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/alternative-st-patricks-day-celebrations-14399407

Ceili and history tours among the entertainment laid on

08/12/2017

Fantastic event - Belfast Met Springvale campus yesterday, with the Creative & Cultural Skills Awards - featuring Andrew Eaton, producer of the 1st series of The Crown

08/12/2017

Outstanding year for Ledcom. Great piece in this week's Larne Times, http://ledcom.org/

An outstanding year is being celebrated by the Larne-based business enterprise centre, LEDCOM, which has helped its clients to create and safeguard more than 300 jobs in 2017.

07/12/2017

Political discussion on the importance of the arts and the lack of funding at with Mike Nesbitt, Claire Hanna and Stephen Farry lead by Conor Shields from Community Arts Partnership.

07/12/2017

Film and TV producer Andrew Eaton in conversation with Glenn Patterson at - talking about his amazing career creating movies like Rush and tv including The Crown.

07/12/2017

Creative & Cultural Skills NI Awards getting underway.

05/12/2017

Good luck to cast and crew from The Nightshift Before Christmas - the new seasonal offering from Theatre at The Mill & The Courtyard Theatre which starts tonight. https://theatreatthemill.ticketsolve.com/shows/873576812/events/128285902

Ticketsolve is ticketing in your hands, with complete control over your ticketing operations, both online and at your box office.

02/10/2017

Enjoyable preview of this year's Bounce Arts Festival from Northern Visions nvtv Belfast https://vimeo.com/236097085 Arts & Disability Forum

This is "Focal Point Friday 29 September 2017" by Northern Visions NvTv on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/10/2017

Fab piece about the brilliant Claire Cunningham on LoveBelfast. Claire will be appearing this Friday in her new project, Give Me a Reason to Live to close the Bounce Arts Festival at the Brian Friel Theatre. Arts & Disability Forum

Acclaimed choreographer and performer Claire Cunningham returns to Bounce! Disabled and Deaf Arts Festival this year to perform her latest piece, t...

29/09/2017

All you need to know about Bounce Arts Festival courtesy of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland Arts & Disability Forum Kids In Control Belfast City Council Open Arts Community Choir Sing For Life Choir Helen Hall Claire Cunningham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejeJpzEMNVQ&feature=youtu.be

28/09/2017

Some great pics from the launch of Bounce Arts Festival at Belfast City Hall yesterday. Arts & Disability Forum Arts Council of Northern Ireland Belfast City Council Open Arts Community Choir Sing For Life ChoirAlzheimer's Society Northern Ireland Kids In Control

26/09/2017

Time to BOUNCE!
There are lots of great family friendly events taking place at the Bounce! Disability and Deaf Arts Festival in Belfast from September 27-October 6.

This includes 'Meet Caro Sparks' on Sunday, October 1 at 2pm in the Crescent Arts Centre with award-winning entertainer Caroline Parker. The show is suitable for both deaf and hearing children and is very funny and entertaining.

There are also loads of FREE workshops for all the family taking place over the weekend. Check out www.adf.ie or the page Arts & Disability Forum for details.

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24/01/2017

We are proud that our client Movie House Cinemas won the Best Newcomer category at the Arts & Business NI Awards for their work with Titanic Creative Management and Titanic FX.

This project involved two elements that supported new talent training for work in make up/prosthetics for the growing film industry in Northern Ireland.

12/12/2016

The Arts Show on BBC Radio Ulster talks about celebrating young talent at the Creative & Cultural Skills Awards on Friday's show. Catch it on iPlayer about 5.30 mins into the show. Michael Bradley chats with Sara Graham from CCS as well as joint winners of Apprentice of the Year Emma Wilson from Cahoots NI and Danielle Travers from Sticky Fingers Early Years Arts

From Factory Floor to Dance Floor: Patrick Durnin shares tales of Derry's shirt factories.