Waterside Together Festival Hosts Successful Dance Picnic Event

Strategic Insights -

The Waterside Together Festival, supported by PEACEPLUS and funded under the theme of Community Regeneration and Transformation, hosted a successful Dance Picnic event in Tullyally, Derry City and Strabane District Council. Choreographers and dancers from Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company led the event, which was attended by both young and old, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. The event was described by Tansy Cowley, Project Coordinator for Waterside Together, as a relaxed and playful opportunity for people to come together and enjoy movement games in a welcoming outdoor space.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Waterside Together Festival, supported by PEACEPLUS, held a successful Dance Picnic event in Tullyally, Derry City and Strabane District Council.
  • Choreographers and dancers from Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company led the event, which was attended by both young and old.
  • The event aimed to provide a relaxed and playful opportunity for people to come together and enjoy movement games in a welcoming outdoor space.
  • Tansy Cowley, Project Coordinator for Waterside Together, praised the staff from Echo Echo for creating an informal and energetic vibe.
  • The event was part of the Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership's (WNP) 'Waterside Together' project, which also included a selection of sweet and savoury bakes served up on the day courtesy of Oui Bakery.
  • Local families, musicians, and volunteers participated in the event, making it a community-driven and inclusive experience.
  • Mayor Ruairi McHugh attended the event, expressing his delight at seeing young people express themselves through dance and movement under the watchful eye of the staff from Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company.

Statistics:

  • The event was attended by a large number of people from various age groups, promoting community cohesion and social interaction.
  • The Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership's 'Waterside Together' project supported the event, funded under the theme of Community Regeneration and Transformation.
  • The event was funded by PEACEPLUS and Derry City and Strabane District Council's PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan.

Sources:

  • Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership's 'Waterside Together' project
  • PEACEPLUS programme managed by the Special EU programmes Body - SEUPB
  • Derry City and Strabane District Council's PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan