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Dear friends and colleagues,
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As some of us return to our offices this week, they are not quite the same places we left behind a few months ago. Where there was previously a constant buzz as we worked together, now the office is much quieter with only the sound of air conditioning and a few socially-distanced colleagues and of course the smell of hand sanitiser proving that we are following the new rules! Nevertheless, as we slowly and gradually exit from the world of zoom calls, online cook-alongs and quizzes not to mention the endless eating and drinking cups of tea, we are not ready to leave behind sharing virtual Northern Ireland with our friends and colleagues in Brussels and beyond. So we are very excited to present our favourite picks of Northern Ireland’s arts and culture, food and music.
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Enjoy, stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Danielle & Julia, Events and Policy Assistants
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Kabosh Theatre Group who you will remember from their impressive performance of ‘Green & Blue’ at the BOZAR in 2019, share regular videos, stories and activities on their News page. It features tutorials for the entire family to get creative on your phone, as well as updates on long-term Kabosh projects in collaboration with the Arts Council NI and information about upcoming tour dates and the latest news on the groups’ activities.
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Andrew Whitson, another familiar face to our Brussels Office is providing literary entertainment. The Belfast-born illustrator joined forces with author Malachy Doyle, producing the children’s book ‘Molly and the Shutdown’. It is available for free in three languages and humorously deals with our current situation in a positive and light-hearted way. You can also watch it being read on the Book Trust’s YouTube channel.
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This years’ Bushmill’s Banquet, which is part of the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival, is going online! Local businesses and producers who trade at the festival will come together to create a ‘virtual experience’ in celebration of the quality food and drink available in Bushmills and the surrounding area. The event will include cooking demonstrations, live music and the chance to meet local producers. The Bushmills Banquet will broadcast on Causeway Coast Community Facebook page on Friday 12th June at 8pm.
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