9th – 23rd February Train the Trainer at TWN 'Stand and Deliver ' a 3-day course designed to provide those delivering training with the knowledge, tools and practical experience of training. The emphasis of the course is on understanding and engaging the audience. Designed to be interactive the course will introduce participants to the key topics of 'adults as learners', 'effective session planning', 'practical delivery of training' and 'realistic evaluation'.
The course takes place on 9th, 16th & 23rd February 2012 from 10am — 4pm at Training for Women Network; Weavers Court; Belfast. The cost of the course id £280.00 (includes registration & 6 months free ILM Membership; 10% reduction for TWN members). Only 10 places available in order to ensure participants get the maximum out of the training Participation on this course will assist in:- Developing your understanding of the psychology of adults as learners. Identifying appropriate forms of training delivery Building a bank of practical tools / tips ideas Assessing your own training style through the provision of a personal DVD of your own 'in course training session Most importantly to provide you with continued support following completion of the course
For more information contact the tutor, Lesley Reilly on 07711 612260.
21st – 25th February
'Well behaved Women rarely make history'
written by Patricia Downey Performed by Caroline Curran
Marilyn Monroe famously said, 'Well behaved women rarely make history'. Her breathtaking beauty and remarkable talent made her a superstar, but Monroe was a complex and intense woman who ultimately succumbed to self-destruction - or did she? The history books are filled with notorious females. Join us on a rollercoaster ride through the lives of Ms Monroe and some ladies who subscribed to her theory.
Spanner in the Works Theatre company was established in Belfast in September 1998. Spanner in the Works undertakes performances and workshops throughout Ireland, both north and South, touring rural and urban communities. The main aim of the company is to provide challenging productions that will deal with difficult, hard hitting and controversial subject matter. The play takes place in the Lyric Theatre, Naughton Studio, 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, from 21st -25th February 2012 @ 8pm. Tickets £5. Contact the Box Office on 028 9038 1081 For further information contact: patricia.downey@talk21.com or visit www.spannerintheworks.org 28th February - 27th March Sexual Health Update for Youth & Community Workers The Sexual Health Team, Belfast H&SC Trust invites you to a: Sexual Health Update for Youth & Community Workers. Topics to Include: STIs & HIV Update; Sexual Health Promotion Strategy; Services; Teenage Pregnancy; Contraception: Sex and the Law. Four Sessions Available, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm - Tuesday 28th February 2012 - The Lagan Valley Island Centre, Lisburn
Thursday 1st March 2012 - Millennium Community Outreach Centre, Springfield Road, Belfast Tuesday 27th March 2012 - Beeches Management Centre, Hampton Park, Belfast
If you would like to attend, please contact Bernie or Elish on 028 9090 0051. The events are free to attend.
22nd February - 7th July BelFemNet Monthly Feminist Forum In 2012 Belfast Feminist Network are hosting a series of monthly discussion forums exploring a range of issues currently impacting women and the feminist movement. We've taken our lead from the areas of interest our growing feminist community has identified and we hope you'll find the programme as exciting as we do! Participating is easy - just come along to WRDA, 6 Mount Charles, off Botanic Avenue on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. Feel free to just pull up a seat and listen or jump in and flex your feminist vocal chords with as much input as you like. There will be a panel of 3/4 speakers at each forum to help get the conversation started, all of whom will be experienced in the particular area up for discussion. The rest is up to all of us.
So that's the serious part...now for some fun. Each month we will also have a social activity to give us the chance to build new friendships and discover new things about old ones. Plans for these events are a little looser but the dates and activities are included on the programme below. Please feel free to volunteer ideas for social events or help to organise these. - 22nd Feb - Musical fundraiser in La Boca, 9pm featuring Rachel Austin.
1st March - Women and Money 8th March - Special extra forum for IWD in The Ulster Hall at 5pm: Local women, global perspectives: The challenges facing women in Belfast's international communities. 8th March - Celebration of women, La Boca, 9pm. Music and wine and good times. 5th April: Multiple feminisms - exploring difficult questions within the feminist movement
Strictly feminist dancing: night out on the tiles TBC for end of April 3rd May: Activism and advocacy - approaches to changing the world 16th May: Movie night TBA 7th June: Reproductive rights - where next in the fight to change abortion law? 23rd June: Feminism al fresco - a picnic in the park! In July we will be partaking in a little seasonal activity we like to call "Reclaim the marching season"...this will involve a fun, feminist slant on the idea of taking to the streets to express ourselves. 5th July: planning and costume making session in WRDA 7th July: a big feminist march, uniting groups to bring women issues into the public arena at a time of the year usually dominated by more patriarchal agendas.
For more information on any of these events please contact belfemnet@yahoo.co.uk or check the website www.belfastfeministnetwork.wordpress.com
22nd February WINI COGNITIVE THERAPY COURSE Because of high demand WINI have organised a second Cognitive Therapy course. Low Self Esteem? Lacking in Confidence? Emotional Difficulties? Are you in Belfast?
Women’s Information NI aim to provide a safe and confidential environment to explore those emotional issues. WINI are offering a 10 week course, using the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which allow individuals to identify problems and develop coping mechanisms to overcome these barriers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy aims to change patterns of thinking or behaviour that are behind people's diffi¬culties and so change the way you feel. The course starts on Wed 22nd Feb at 10:30am – 12:30pm in WINI, 86 Lisburn Road, Belfast and Costs £10. If you are interested, please contact Angela at WINI on 028 9038 2022 to register.
23rd February
Women in politics - training session Historic legislation is passing through the Seanad to introduce quotas designed to address the historic injustice of women's exclusion from politics. But now the hard work begins to encourage women to get more involved in politics. The Dublin branch of the 50:50 group are organising a training session for all those interested in getting more women involved in politics. The session will include some of Ireland's leading experts on the issue of getting more women into politics interesting speakers. At the end you'll have a presentation, which you can then use in your community group to help raise awareness. The training takes place on Thursday 23rd February at 6.30pm in the National Women's Council of Ireland (New Offices) - 4th Floor, 2/3 Parnell Square East, Dublin 1 (opposite Gate Theatre). RSVP: billie@5050-group.com or eoinm@nwci.ie by Tuesday 21st February 23rd February WINI Parents Anger Management Programme Women’s Information NI in partnership with Parenting NI are organising this course relating to Parent Anger Management. Often children are the target of their parent’s misdirected anger. This programme explores the impact of parental anger on children. It helps parents identify what triggers their feelings of anger, how they can be more aware of their thinking and how they can manage their behaviour in a more positive way. The course starts on Thurs 23rd Feb (8 weeks), 10:30am – 12:30pm and takes place in WINI, 86 Lisburn Road, Belfast. The course costs £10 If you are interested, please contact Angela or Bernie at WINI on Tel: 028 9038 2022. 23rd February Community Development Health Network Event Community Development & Health Network warmly invites you to a Networking event with the Stormont Outreach Team and members of the Executive at: DATE: Thursday 23rd February 2012 from 10am - 1pm VENUE: Omagh Enterprise Centre The aims of the day are to increase knowledge of Assembly Structures and to develop skills and confidence in engaging with elected representatives on issues relating to Health Inequalities Register by Friday 17th February 2012. Contact Sharon Kennon to register sharonkennon@cdhn.org or phone Jenny, Meabh or Sharon on 028 3026 4606
24th February
NUI Galway & QUB Report Launch NUI Galway and Queen’s University, Belfast request the pleasure of your company at the launch of our new research report entitled:Older Women Worker’s Access to Pensions: Vulnerabilities, Perspectives and Strategies. Cross Border research on older women workers’ life course experiences. The report will be launched by Inez McCormack, Director of Participation and Practice of Rights, Belfast. On Friday 24th February 2012 at the National University of Ireland, Merrion Square,Dublin. Registration commences at 11am. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to ICSG@nuigalway.ie by Friday 17th February 2012. 24th February Women's Information NI Relaxation and Stress Management Course WINI is organising a 6 week Relaxation and Stress Management Course. The course is designed to help people with relaxation, stress, anxiety, mild depression and stress related health problems. It will consists of 6 weekly 2 hour sessions, as well as practice at home between sessions. During the course we aim to: • Raise awareness of anxiety and muscle tension and introduce techniques that will help address personal issues.
• Start to address the physical, cognitive and lifestyle issues which may be contributing to negative thoughts and anxieties.
• Learn to use physiological relaxation. (Cognitive Therapy participants will be given priority for enrolment) On completion of the course, participants will be more aware of the causes of their stress, anxiety or mild depres¬sion and will have learned simple exercises and practical techniques to alleviate their symptoms and reduce or even conquer their problem. The course takes place on Friday 24th February from 10.30 — 12.30 at WINI, 86 Lisburn Road, Belfast. Cost: £10. For more information about this course please contact Angela or Sunita on Tel: 028 9038 2022
27th & 28th February
Helping Women to find their Voice Training Foyle Women’s Information network (FWIN) are offering Two sessions on improving vocal breathing, interview skills and dealing with the media on 27th and 28th February. For more information on the training or to book a place contact Catherine or Mary on 0287126 6291 or email info@fwin.org.uk
2nd March Anna Eggert Lecture Series - Final Lecture Group Space, Ulster Hall, Belfast
12.30 – 2.00 The impact of women on Northern Ireland will be the focus of a series of free public lectures at the Ulster Hall. The Anna Eggert Lecture Series, organised by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency, will include five lectures by noted experts including Baroness May Blood, former Linenhall Librarian John Gray and Dr Myrtle Hill from Queen’s. Dr Margaret Ward (WRDA): Prison, protests and hunger strikes: the Ulster suffragettes The final lecture will be given on 2nd March by Dr Margaret Ward, a well known author of Irish women’s history, about the Ulster Suffragettes, as 2012 marks the centenary commemoration of the first women in Ireland imprisoned as a consequence of their militant fight for the vote. The lecture series, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, is part of a larger project looking at the role of women in Northern Ireland. A light lunch will be provided. The lectures are free but as space is limited they must be booked in advance by contacting the WRDA on info@wrda.net or phoning 02890230212.
7th March
Women’s Information NI Legal Advice Clinic Women’s Information NI are holding a Legal Advice Clinic on Wednesday 7th March from 2pm – 4pm in WINI, 86 Lisburn Road, Belfast Initial Consultation is free of charge! Please phone to arrange an appointment. Alternatively you can turn up on the day. Solicitor in attendance will be Sheena Holland of Fisher and Fisher Solicitors. For further information please contact Angela or Sunita on Tel: 028 9038 2022.
8th March
International Women’s Day Rally 2012! DATE: 8th March 2012 ASSEMBLE: At 11am at Art College, Belfast RALLY STARTS: At 11.30am to march to Belfast City Hall 12.00noon: Speeches & songs 12.30pm: Welcome to City Hall Bring banners – The theme is Women’s Rights: - Past Present & Future. There will be music, drummers, speeches and songs. A full programme of events will be out in due course. Check back here for more details!
8th, 9th, 10th March
International Women’s Day Bus Tour Thursday 8th March 2pm-3.30pm HERitage Bus Tour – Guided tour around Belfast exploring the themes of ‘Women past, present and future’ - 100 years of recognition of women’s contributions. Leaving from Unison building. Tour is for ICTU members only! Contact UNISON for more information.
Friday 9th March 11a.m.-12.30
HERitage Bus Tour – Guided tour around Belfast exploring the themes of ‘Women past, present and future’ - 100 years of recognition of women’s contributions. Free Event, Open to all members of the public and not suitable for children aged under 5. For more information contact Shauna Crawley on 028 9023 0212 or email info@wrda.net
Saturday 10th March 11a.m.– 12.30pm
HERitage Bus Tour – Guided tour around Belfast exploring the themes of ‘Women past, present and future’ - 100 years of recognition of women’s contributions. Free Event, Open to all members of the public and not suitable for children aged under 5. For more information contact Shauna Crawley on 028 9023 0212 or email info@wrda.net
8th March
International Women’s Day at the Ulster Hall Celebrate International Women’s Day with music, poetry, art, a debate and an evening play on Thursday 8th March. Admission is Free! Art exhibitions by Sharon Godden,Amy Millar and Kathy Marsh. 10:30am: Music workshop themed on the music of Ruby Murray, facilitated by Roisin Whyte
1- 2pm: Lunchtime music and poetry
2:30pm: Afternoon writing workshop, facilitated by Deirdre Alexander.
5 - 6pm: Rush hour panel debate, facilitated by Belfast Feminist Network.
7:30pm: Forgotten Footfalls, a thought provoking play by local playwright Victoria Gleeson about the last female inmate of Downpatrick Gaol to be hanged. For more information or to book your place on one of the workshops please contact carsonjan@belfastcity.gov.uk 8th March Belfast Feminist Network celebrate International Women’s Day! Celebration of women, La Boca, 9pm.
Music and wine and good times. All welcome! 8th March NI Women’s Leadership Conference Marking International Women’s Day, the IoD and Women in Business NI are collaborating on the 5th IoD Northern Ireland Women’s Leadership Conference on the 8th March, sponsored by Vodafone. The theme of the conference is Driving Change in Challenging Times. The speaker line up will include Eileen Mullan from Strictly Boardroom, one of the best rated presenters from the 2011 conference and Marie-Therese McGivern, Director of Belfast Metropolitan College, who has taken – and continues to take - her organisation through considerable change. A panel featuring leaders from private, public and third sectors will discuss how their organisations are facing up to demanding economic conditions. The panel of Anne O’Reilly from Age NI, Siobhan Bailey of Viridian Power & Energy, Edel Doherty of Business Travel Solutions, Sue Bill from Almac and Catherine Mason of Translink will be facilitated by the conference chair, Joanne Stuart of Attrus. Mentoring is one way in which business leaders can help to change their companies and Ronnie Foreman of Foreman Consultants and Lisa Kitchen from Alfred J Hurst will describe how their mentoring partnership has helped Lisa to take the business in a new strategic direction. The day will be closed by the entertaining motivational speaker, Struan Robertson, who will present delegates with the challenge of changing their mindsets. As ever, the ‘marketplace’ will showcase the products of businesses run by local business women and will take place during the morning coffee and lunch breaks. The price of the conference is £50 exc VAT for early booking by 31st January. Thereafter the price rises to £60 exc VAT. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please contact Eva:
E. eva@womeninbusinessni.com T. 02890 224 006 |