Episode 1 - Holywell Trust Podcast

FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION 

In this episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast we get an update on the work of 3 organisations - Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, Foyle Obon and Social Farms and Gardens. 

For more information in each organisation see: 

• Foyle Down Syndrome Trust
• Foyle Obon 
• Social Farms and Gardens

We also get an update on the reimagined Fingerpost - see fingerpost.ie for more information. We'd love to hear from people interested in contributing to the new site.

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Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council.

FULL SHOW NOTES - Episode 11

This episode features updates from Extern, Foyle Women's Information Network and REACH Across on how they are continuing their work during the lockdown period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

We were delighted to be joined by: 

• Joe Thompson from Extern
• Maeve O'Brien from Foyle Women's Information Network and
• Barney McGuigan from REACH Across 

We also gave an update on the Forward Together Podcast series (subscribe here) shared a difficult decision about The Tea Room Honesty Cafe and updated on our plans for Fingerpost.

To get in touch if you have any thoughts or ideas about Fingerpost please email - hello@holywelltrust.com. 

Holywell Trust receives core funding support from the Community Relations Council for Northern Ireland. 

Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council.

Episode 9 - First Released 24/4/20 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Gerard Deane is joined by Roisin McLaughlin from North West Community  Network, Muareen Hetherington from The Junction and Fionnuala Deane from Dog Ears to share updates on each organisation's plans during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 pandemic and to discus the impact that it is having on each organisation. Gerard also provides an update on Holywell Trust's own plans over the next couple of months. 

Holywell Trust is core funded by the Community Relations Council for Northern Ireland. 

Stew Special - First Released 12/6/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

The Holywell Trust will be hosting its Second Holywell Stew on Wednesday June 14th. Before you rush off to purchase your tickets for that event Roisin and Gerard present the proceedings from the inaugural event back in May. Listen to the pitches from four community action groups in the city; Pink Ladies Derry, La Dolce Vita, LegoDerry and Extern. We get the viewpoints of some of our investors on the night and a winner will take away the prize of over £500 to kick start their community action project. You can listen to the winner's story on how they prepared for the event and how the money will be used in our Holywell Podcast Episode 3.

Brexit & Ireland with Tony Connelly - First Released 8/12/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

This Special Podcast is the recording of Holywell Trust's Teatime Event titled "Brexit & Ireland: an Evening with Tony Connelly" held on November 21st. RTE's long-time Brussels correspondent Tony Connelly has been helping the public make sense of the implications of Brexit for Ireland. Now, in Brexit and Ireland, he tells the inside story of the Irish response and explores the many ways in which this political and economic earthquake is likely to play out.

Episode 7 - First Released 5/12/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with another news blast regarding the work of the Holywell Trust Diverse City Community Partnership and its partners. The Foyle Women’s Information Network has launched the annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Rosie McCann from the organisation joins us to discuss the positive impact the collection has had for local families and charities and how you can assist with its continued success. We will be previewing two Podcast Special that will be released for free download and streaming in the coming week. The first will be available from Thursday 7th December titled “Brexit & Ireland: An Evening with Tony Connelly” and the second special, available on Monday 11th December features Dr. Martin Stern, a holocaust survivor who details his experiences of his time in different concentration camps. Roisin and Gerard will also be discussing three upcoming events; The City Centre Forum Engagement on Good Relations (December 7th), Carols in the Courtyard (December 8th) and their Teatime Event with Key DCSDC Officers on December 13th.

Episode 6 - First Released 9/10/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Fusion Fest, the social innovation festival, is coming to this city on October 19th and the first of the new Holywell Stew events will cap off the first day of festivities. Connor Doherty, Digital Social Innovator with Techies in Residence, joins Roisin and Gerard about the Festival's events. This programme contains updates on the Resurgence Initiative application process launched on our previous programme, an introduction to our future regular feature on Brexit and upcoming and recently released episodes of the Holywell Testimony Podcast. 

Episode 5 - First Released 14/9/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with the 5th episode of the Holywell Podcast a news blast of the Holywell Trust and DiverseCity Community Partnership. The Holywell building will host a number of events during Community Relations and Cultural Awareness week from 18th - 22nd September 2017 ranging from the Trust’s Community Relations Photography Exhibition to the Burning Issues Graphic Novel Launch. Roisin and Gerard have all the details on how you can get involved in these daytime/Lunch time events. Information on the events can also be found at www.holywellevents.com The NW Civic Activism project, led up by Roisin, has come to an end and she reflects on the lessons learned from the project - for more see www.fingerpost.ie The Holywell Stew returns for 4 more events from October 19th and a new project, The Resurgence Initiative, is launching to support local people to develop social innovations and social enterprises in the North West. 

Stew Special 2 - First Released 3/7/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Gerard Deane and Roisin O'Hagan present a special podcast of the 2nd Holywell Stew event. Four more community based projects pitch to an audience of investors with the aim of collecting a prize fund of over £500 for their cause. Organisations pitching at this event are Arabridge, The Neighbourliness Project, Kinship Care and Emojinet.

Episode 4 - First Released 27/6/17 

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Presented by Roisin O'Hagan and Gerard Deane, the Holywell Podcast returns with an interview with Eamonn Deane and Ann Kelleher. Ann is the author of the recently launched publication "Pioneering Peace Builder: A History of Holywell Trust". The book takes an in-depth look at the work undertaken, the experiences and learning of the Holywell Trust team over the last 3 decades. You will also hear updates and information on how you can get involved in the next Holywell Stew event, the last of this current run, on June 28th and the Civic Activism Pop Up Cafe which recently passed and the next one on June 29th.