Community Notes

WOW Festival

Itinerary

Saturday, November 8: 9.15am-4.45pm, First World War Exhibition, St Columb’s Cathedral; 10.30am-6pm, WOW Market, Playhouse Plaza; 10.30am-6.30pm, WOW Crèche, Community Room; 10am-6pm, coffee/tea & Little Acorns Bookstore, Bar; 11am-1pm, ‘The Creative Path’ with Ursula McHugh, Art Room; 11.30am-12.30pm, Jude Kelly, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre, Theatre; 11.30am-1pm, Speed Mentoring, Gallery; 11.30am-12.30pm, ‘Mind Your Head’, Green Room; 12.30pm-2pm, Anne Frank Exhibition, Holywell Trust; 1pm-2.30pm, Lunchtime Entertainment with Eve Belle, Micaela McGillan & Rachael Parkes, Theatre; 1.30pm-2.30pm, ‘Lunching With Literature’ with Jenni Doherty, Freya McClements, Hilary McCollum, Lynne Edgar and Debbie Caulfield, Gallery.

Afternoon programme: 1:45pm-4pm, ‘Philomena’ film screening and discussion with Hannah Poole, Actor’s Studio; 2pm-3pm, ‘Feminism and Christianity - an Oxymoron?’ with Grainne Doherty, Art Room; 2pm-3.30pm, Flamenco Dancing, Dance Studio; 2pm-5pm, Screenwriting Intensive Course, Holywell Trust; 3pm-4pm, Women In Politics hosted by Shami Chakrabarti, Theatre; 3pm-4pm, Jobs For The Boys, Gallery; 3pm-4pm, Tales Of The Sisterhood, Green Room; 3.30pm-5.30pm, Jewellery-Making Workshop, Art Room; 4.30pm-5.30pm, In Conversation with Martina Devlin, Actor’s Studio; 4.30pm-5.30pm, In conversation with Shami Chakrabarti, Gallery; 4.30pm-6pm, Lesbian Style by Hillary Collum, Theatre, and 4.30pm-5.30pm, ‘Womb Politics – The Mammy Wars’ chaired by Hannah Poole, Dance Studio.

History talk

Foyle College

The members of Foyle Family History Society will host a talk by local author and historian, Sean McMahon, entitled ‘A View the Foyle Commanding: A Portrait of Foyle College’ on Monday evening next.

The talk will be on Monday next, November 10, at 7pm, at the Central Library Lecture Room.

The title of the discussion is the title of the recently published official history of Foyle College, which Sean compiled and edited for the forthcoming 400th anniversary of the school. Foyle College traces its origins back to the free grammar school in Society Street in 1617 and today is an amalgamation of three city educational establishments. Its famous alumni have ranged from Percy French to Amanda Burton with a lot of lesser known but key historical figures in between.

Sean McMahon spent a lifetime as a local teacher and was heavily involved in local theatre and drama. He has since forged another career for himself as one of the most prolific authors on history and literature in the country and is currently working on his 74th book.

This will be a very interesting talk on a famous local establishment whether you have any connections with the school or not. Everyone welcome.

RNIB

Collection

The total amount raised at the RNIB Flag day on Friday, October 31, in Londonderry, was £970.64. The organisers have thanked the 38 collectors who gave up their time and those who made donations. The money raised will be used to support local services for blind and partially sighted people.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

Methodist Church

A Christmas Craft Fair, hosted by Clooney Hall Methodist Church will take place at Clooney Terrace, opposite the Ulster Bank, on November 22, from 10am to 2pm.

Tea and coffee and light lunches available. Admission £1, with children free.

Men’s Club

Talk

The joint Methodist and Presbyterian Mens’ club will meet in Carlisle Road Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 11, at 7.30pm. The guest Speaker will be Richard Doherty who will speak on the Irish VC’s in the First World War. All men are most welcome as this should be a very informative event.

Learmount

Drama

Learmount Parish Church presents The Killyman players with A Fish out of Water, by Derek Benfield, this Saturday night, November 8, in Cumber upper & Learmount Hall (Alla) Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start, Adm. £7.50, Everyone Welcome.

Kildoag

Bingo

A Bingo Night will take place in Kildoag Orange Hall on Friday, November 7. First ball called at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Bottle stall

A bottle stall will take place in Knobb’s Bar, Kildoag, at 10.30pm, in aid of Diabetes UK. All welcome.

Ardinariff

Dance classes

Benbradagh Scottish Country Dance Club is offering six weeks of free tuition in Scottish Country Dance. Classes will take place in Ardinariff Orange Hall Starting on Saturday, November 8, at 8pm.

Classes are open to anyone from the age of 12 to 75 and anyone who would like more information can telephone 02877 741405.

Limavady

AGM

The Restore Community Group Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, December 5,at 2pm, at 94 Main Street, Limavady. Open to the public.

Clooney Hall

Monthly schedule

Monday: 12pm, Community Cafe and Creche at Lincoln Courts Community Centre.

Tuesday: 12pm, Luncheon Club, at Ebrington Church.

Wednesday: 10am to 12pm, Positive Parenting Programme, at Lincoln Courts; 12pm to 2pm, Community Cafe; 1pm to 2pm, Luncheon Club at Lincoln Courts.

Thursday: 1pm to 2pm, Luncheon Club at Clooney Community Centre.

Friday: Monthly bus run on the last Friday of each month, free bus, but own lunch must be provided. Saturday: 2pm to 6pm, Kids Club Family day out once a month. Children must be accompanied by an adult.