As part of Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week, I attended an event at the Thinking Cup cafe on the Lisburn Road. The theme was being Good Relations – A Convivial Conversation. The late Jo Cox and I suspect many others are quoted as saying: “.. we are far more united and have far more in…
Side By Side project takes flight at Ballymac Centre Launch Links between Poland and Northern Ireland have been celebrated at a special event today (Saturday, August 20) in east Belfast. Side by Side, a project revealing these links, particularly during World War Two, received support from the Housing Executive. The project was launched as part…
Introduction – Chapter 1: “Into the Slavic Unknown”, by Philip Attwood. In the Spring of 2003 I had just gained my CELTA qualification to teach English as a foreign language, from International House, in London. After we had been told that we had passed our exams and assessments, there was one final lecture tabled, before…
United we stand, divided we fall Allons enfants de la Patrie! Le jour de gloire est arrivé[1]… Only that day, the day of devastation had arrived. I myself am one of these children of the French “Patrie”. Born and raised in the mountain city of Grenoble in the Alps, in a Muslim family. The night…
Polish Christmas Workshop The Polish community is widely known for their hospitality and family gatherings, now you have a chance to learn what Polish Christmas culture is all about, here in Northern Ireland! The two hours Polish Christmas workshop will give you a unique opportunity to discover an authentic atmosphere and spirit of Polish Christmas….
