The Round-Up – Callings
Robin Elliott talks to actor Chris Robinson about the play Callings, currently on tour, which celebrates the work of the LGBT helpline Cara-Friend.
The Round-Up: September 2024 60 Years of LLNI
Joanne Badger from Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI talks about celebrating 60 years of the charity set up to raise money to support local researchers and the science behind helping improve treatments and outcomes for blood cancer patients in NI. For 60 years the Fund has worked to fund leukaemia research taking place in the Royal […]
The Round-Up: September 2024 Youth Worker Conor Largey
Robin Elliott meets youth worker Conor Largey, who has been honoured as one of seven Community ‘Game Changers’ – seven incredible individuals, who have done extraordinary things for communities with the help of National Lottery funding. Conor’s personal transformation from skipping school and getting in trouble, to a life dedicated to helping young people achieve […]
The Round-Up : Falls Park Eco Experience
Falls Park plays host to a day of eco experiences for all the family. Park manager Michael Culbert and Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland highlight the benefits of our green spaces.
The Round-Up: Dog Stress
With back-to-school season in full swing, feelings of stress and anxiety in both parents and children are normal. However, new research by the University of Bristol highlights that dogs are incredibly sensitive to their owner’s emotional states, particularly stress, which can directly affect their performance and learning abilities. Robin Elliott meets Tim Stafford, Director of […]
The Round-Up – Friday 6th September – Age NI
Sinead McGrath from Age NI talks about ‘The Great Big Redd Out’ a way for people to support Age NI this September by donating preloved items and clothes to shops.
The Round-Up: We Salute You – Exhibition by Lise McGreevy
Lise McGreevy discusses the inspiration behind her exhibition ‘We Salute You’, recently displayed in the Engine Room Gallery.
The Round-Up: Black Mountain Dance
A multi-dimensional new dance work and garden at Black Mountain Shared Space. Choreographer Eileen McClory and Poet Maria McManus talk about their new dance work ‘ROOTS’ a performance that blends dance, poetry, storytelling, and active participation, transforming a shared but contested space at Belfast’s ‘million brick’ peace wall dividing the Springmartin and Springfield communities. A […]
The Round-Up – High Street Heroes
High Street Heroes is an award campaign celebrating the local retail sector. Glyn Roberts of Retail NI delves into the awards and the importance of supporting independent retailers.
The Round-Up – POKA at Belfast TradFest
Musician Annalise Whyte is in the newly formed trad girl band POKA who are performing as part of Belfast TradFest. Annalise tells us about the band and playing traditional music with a twist.