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Bank of Ideas - East Belfast
- By: Belfast City Council
- Location: East Belfast
- When: On-going
- Creative Me Profile: Community Connector
The Bank of Ideas is a new initiative by Belfast 2024 that enables the people of Belfast to propose and collectively decide on creative projects for our city.
93 ideas were presented to the public at our Voting Day in City Hall, at a buzzing market stall of creative ideas!
Every idea was fantastic and gained new supporters across the city.
After a grand total of 2,253 votes across the city, here are the ideas that received the most votes and the funding for East Belfast with a total pot of £10,000:
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Community Together Belfast |
Cregagh and Woodstock Diversity Carnival
September 2024 |
A colourful, creative celebration of the many diverse cultures that exist on the Cregagh and Woodstock Road using dance, music, storytelling, visual art, food, and fun to bring people together. |
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Platform Arts |
East Belfast Late Night Art September 2024 |
Late Night Art for East Belfast! Creating a map of East Belfast arts locations for open gallery events on the first Thursday of the month, with a guided tour, talks and a shuttle bus. |
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Between Galaxies (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Children’s Show) July 2024 |
A multi-sensory theatre show for four young audience members with multiple and profound disabilities and three actors |
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Meg Magill |
The Wee Swap September 2024 |
A swap shop for children to swap and reuse clothing, toys and other items, on the Newtownards Road with toy hospital, childrens’ makers space, embroidery station, rag mural and a clothes mender. |
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Janine Cousins |
Community Craft - Give it a go Embroidery July 2024 |
Beginner workshops to teach embroidery stitches which can be used in mending or upcycling clothes/fabrics, empowering people and connecting them together.
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