Events and Workshops – What’s Happening in PEACEPLUS
Exploration of Our Cultural Roots presents… Irish Country Music!
6 Weeks of FREE Social Dancing Classes – Near You!
Join us at one of our welcoming venues:
< Glenpark Estate, Omagh
< Cashel Community Centre, Fermanagh
<St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Monaghan
Learn a variety of fun and traditional dances:
- * Jiving
- * Quickstep
- * Foxtrot
- * Waltz
- * Line Dancing
- * 2-Hand Dances
** NEWS FLASH **
Great news! Due to high demand, Social Dancing at Glenpark Estate is now fully booked! But don’t worry, we’ve listened to the community and added a second class!
Owenkillew Community Centre, Gortin
Starting Wednesday 29th April
8:00–10:00pm
Refreshments provided
No partner needed – just come along and enjoy the fun!
All ages & abilities welcome
You must be able to attend 6 week dance class & the final fling to avail of this free project
Register now via the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJJN2FH
Call: 028 8224 277
Email: peaceplus@dunuladh.ie
We can’t wait to welcome you for a fantastic experience filled with music, movement, and community!
Environment For All – Repair Café
Ever wondered what a Repair Café is — and why they’re popping up in communities everywhere?
As part of the Environment for All programme, we are hosting a webinar in partnership with Repair Café NI. This session will give an introduction to Repair Café activity and how communities can get involved, with a focus on the practical side of setting up and running a Repair Café. Chris and Marcella have helped repair cafes form in towns, villages and rural areas across Northern Ireland, and will share how community repair projects bring people together share skills, save people money, reduce waste and make communities more connected, sustainable and resilient. They will also outline practical insights into establishing and running a repair project, and how Repair Cafe can help communities start their repair journey and the support they offer every step of the way.
This is a good starting point for any groups interested in learning more about this type of activity.
Join our short online webinar to learn how Repair Cafés help fix everyday items, reduce waste and bring people together!
- Date: 30th April
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Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
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Location: Microsoft Teams (link will be provided once you register)
If you would like to attend, please register using the link below:
Register for Introduction to Repair Cafés Webinar – Jotform Form Builder
Registration will close at 5pm on Tuesday 28th April.
Places are limited, so if you are interested, I would encourage you to sign up early.
Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid PEACEPLUS Consultation Event – Exploring the Interconnections of Sectarianism, Racism and Misogyny
Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid is delivering a ‘Healthy Relationships’ Programme as part of the Fermanagh and Omagh PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. This programme will explore the interconnections between sectarianism, racism and misogyny, and how these belief systems contribute to gender-based violence, harmful community attitudes and division.
Fermanagh and Omagh Women’s Aid invite participation from individuals/communities across the district to take part in a structured consultation event to help shape/design this programme. The Consultation events are taking place throughout April/May 2026 and dates, times, venues of events are below.
Please click on links to register via Eventbrite:
| Derrygonnelly Consultation
Derrygonnelly Community Centre, 49 Creamery Road, Derrygonnelly |
Tuesday 14 April 2026
6.00 pm to 8.30 pm |
Register |
| Lisnaskea Consultation
Lisnaskea Library, 157– 159 Main Street, Lisnaskea |
Tuesday 21 April 2026
1.00pm to 3.00 pm |
Register |
| Carrickmore Consultation
The Patrician, Main Street, Carrickmore |
Tuesday 5 May 2026
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm |
Register |
| Enniskillen Consultation
Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen |
Monday 20 April 2026
11.00 am to 2.00 pm |
Register |
| Irvinestown Consultation
Arc Healthy Living Centre, 116 – 122 Sallys Wood, Irvinestown |
Wednesday 6 May 2026
10.00 am to 12.00 pm |
Register |
- Understanding the local context
- Identifying current gaps in prevention and awareness
- Exploring how misogyny intersects with sectarianism and racism
- Discussing risks and sensitivities
- Shaping the programme’s delivery model
- Identifying meaningful outcomes and measures of success
Investing in Community Volunteers (ICV) Programme – Workshop Programme
Free Workshop Programme – ‘Investing in Community Volunteers ‘ Programme is a new initiative to strengthen local communities through volunteering. This programme is delivered by Fermanagh Trust and will provide opportunities for volunteers, committee members and staff working across the community and voluntary sector in Fermanagh and Omagh. The full list of training events/workshops that are taking place over the next 6months can be viewed below. There is no cost to participate in the programme and a great opportunity with great benefits for our local community.
Workshops on offer:
Committees: Roles Functions and Responsibilities
This session will look at how to set up a group from scratch including getting people of a similar interest together, calling a public meeting, looking at different types of groups, what’s expected of being in a group and the different roles and responsibilities of office bearers.
Fundraising: Generating Income for your Group/Organisation
Need fresh ideas to boost your group’s income? This course is packed with practical fundraising strategies tailored for community and voluntary organisations. Discover creative ways to generate income and build financial sustainability for your organisation.
Volunteers: Recruitment & Retention
Volunteers are the heart of every community group. Are you struggling to bring in fresh volunteers and fresh ideas? Learn how to attract the right people, keep them engaged, and build a strong, motivated team. This session is ideal for anyone involved in recruiting, managing or supporting volunteers.
Halls and Venues: How to Manage your Building
Do you help run a community hall or venue? This course will help you develop your knowledge of how to manage your space effectively, increase usage, and turn your building into a thriving community hub. Gain useful tips and find out about free tools and practical resources that will help you in your role. A must for committee members and anyone with venue management responsibility.
Safeguarding: Certified course for anyone directly working with or coming into contact with children and/or vulnerable adults
Working with children or vulnerable adults? This certified safeguarding course is essential for anyone in direct contact with these groups or committee members and volunteers who will have responsibility for implementation and oversight of safeguarding policies and procedures. Learn how to create safe environments and meet your legal responsibilities with confidence.
Safeguarding: Designated Officer (Full Day Accredited)
Keeping Children Safe: Designated Officer Training covers the role and responsibilities of the Designated Officer, Health and Social Care Trusts structures and processes, issues and experiences around referrals and sharing information and recent developments in safeguarding children and young people. Individuals attending this course must have attended a safeguarding children awareness course previously.
Inclusion: Delivering Activities and events that are welcoming to everyone
Want to make your events more inclusive? This session explores how to design and deliver activities that welcome people of all backgrounds and abilities. Build a stronger, more connected community through inclusive practice.
Introduction to Social Media, AI Tools & Canva
This beginner-level course is perfect for volunteers who are new to digital communication and want to build their
confidence. Social media is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to showcase the brilliant work happening
in our communities. AI tools can help save time and spark ideas. Canva makes it straightforward to design eyecatching posters, graphics and promotional materials without needing any previous design skills.
To view the full free workshop programme: Full Programme of Workshops