The document announces the Glebe House Peace III programme of events from March to September 2014, including day programmes, workshops, and study tours on topics like the history of the linen industry, understanding local history and places, and the impact of conflict on rural communities. Events will take place at Glebe House in Kilclief and include talks, workshops, craft activities, and tours. Booking is recommended as spaces are limited. The programme is open to individuals and groups in North Down, Ards and Down and is funded by the EU Peace III programme.

1. Glebe House Peace III programme 2014
We will be running a range of programmes
and activities up to the end of September 2014.
These will include Day programmes,
Workshops and Study Tours.
All Day programmes and Workshops will take place at
Glebe House, Kilclief.
Places are limited, so please book early to avoid
disappointment.
There is no charge for
Study Tours, Workshops or Day Events
A project funded by the EU’s PEACE III Programme
managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and
delivered by the North Down , Ards and Down Peace
III Partnership Board
Harmony Community Trust, Glebe House, 23 Bishopscourt
Road, Kilclief, Strangford, Co Down, BT30 7NZ
Tel: 028 44881374 Email: info@glebehouseni.com
Web: www.glebehouseni.com
Registered Charity IR No XN48510
Contact Marie Hoeritzauer or Karin McKinty
For more information, transport requirements
and volunteering opportunities
This programme is open to groups and individuals
in North Down, Ards and Down District council areas.
A project supported by PEACE III Programme
managed by the Special EU Programmes Body
and delivered by the North Down, Ards and Down
Peace III Partnership
Peace III Adult Programme
Events & Activities
March to May
2014
From
DonaghadeetoDonard

2. Themed programmes
The History of the Linen industry
• 25th March: Study Tour: Banbridge
Going to Fergusons Linen factory with visit
to an old Scutch Mill at Dromore.
• 7th April: Day programme:
Talk with archive film by Joan Magee NI Libraries
on the history of Flax growing.
• April: Two Workshops
looking at Linen work and a chance to explore needle craft
work. Dates to be arranged.
Understanding our History and Home
• 1st April: Workshop Understanding Our Place
A look at the history and life of some of the places
our participants come from.
• 15th April: Study tour: Understanding Our Place.
Ardglass / Killough.
• April: Workshop Understanding Our Place
A look at the history and life of some of the places
our participants come from.
The United Irishmen and Co Down
• 29th April: Day programme:
The United Irishmen an illustrated talk.
• 6th May: Study tour: The Ards
♦ 14th May: Study tour: Ballynahinch
Other Programmes
• Tuesday 11th March: Day programme.
St Patrick and the Irish saints
A Talk on the Down Cathedral High Cross,
making symbols of faith, St Bridget's Cross, and Gods Eyes…
• 16th April: Day programme. Easter at Glebe House
A day of Easter crafts and a chance to meet old friend and
make new ones. Bring your Easter Bonnet and join in the
Glebe House Easter parade.
• 17th April: Day programme. Easter at Glebe House
A day of Easter crafts and a chance to meet old friend and
make new ones. Bring your Easter Bonnet and join in the
Glebe House Easter parade.
Study Tours
♦ 20th May: Study tour: Montalto House
♦ July: The Eaglewing and Groomsport (to be arranged)
♦ June, July & August: There will be extra events added later
The Forgotten Rural Community
• 27th March: Workshop: Field to Fork
A look at the rural community and the NI conflict.
• 30th April: Day Workshop: Grow your Own
A look at the rural community and the NIConflict.
• May Study Tour Comber and District
A visit to the farming capital of Northern Ireland
• May Day Programme
Day activities looking at the affects of the conflict on the
rural community.