Communities Leading Change – Newry DEA and Downpatrick DEA
Communities Leading Change PB Event a huge success with lots of interaction between the stall holders and the public.
PB theme or issue
Building Community Connections – within your community, across generations and with other communities
PB eligibility criteria
Safe, Legal, Achievable in time-frame & Builds community connections
Age to vote
No lower age limit - just able to attend event and be able to read/write
Number of votes
Newry - 5, Downpatrick - 3
Example of winning ideas
- Autism Families – 6 week Music and Movement programme
- Wonder Youth Club – Formal event for young people with a disability
- Our Lady and St Patricks Primary School – Outdoor environmental project
- St Patricks Grammar School – Female Power project
Top three tips from the organisers
- Keep expression of interest forms simple
- Keep the theme specific – not too broad
- For bigger number of projects invited to pitch use 5+votes per person