TwoMacs Podcast
TwoMacs Podcast
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 68 'Crafty Young Things' First Steps Women Centre
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'Crafty Young Things' First Steps Women Centre
A delightful and most uplifting podcast with 'Crafty Young Things', a dynamic group of women who meet weekly in Dungannon. And it is open to newcomers!
Based at First Steps Women’s Centre, they are vibrant mix of local ladies from across the community and those who have moved to the area.
CEO Michael McGolderick explains how First Steps Women’s Centre began and has grown to provide programs for up to 350 women a year.
These include counselling, health & well being, with many geared towards economic migrants and refugees, from war torn countries, who have moved to mid Ulster. Information also on Firststepswomenscentre.org website.
Nuala Montague, facilitator of the Crafty Young Things, recalls her journey to the centre after she retired, how it brought her so much fulfilment and the fun and many activities she organises.
Margaret found the Crafty Young Things during a difficult time of bereavement. She has made lasting friendships and enjoys the crafts and day trips as well as excursions they've made to Glasgow and Benidorm.
Gillian tells us about her grandfather Joe Webb who owned the ropeworks in Union Place, Dungannon from 1900 until 1980’s. She brought a wonderful black and white photograph of her grandparents at their craft.
She has learnt reflexology and Spanish since joining the group!
Mouna compares life in Dungannon with her native Morocco and is also delighted to have made friends, studied English and learnt new skills.
Isobel, who has lived in Dungannon all her life, has fabulous memories of growing up with trips to Bangor and Portrush, the parades, cattle being walked up Thomas Street and watching the style of the girls going to Dickies, the Commercial, the Viceroy and the local dance halls.
The headmaster giving her six pence to buy a cane that was 'swishy' to slap the boys was definitely of its time!
She brings such fun and stories to the group.
Maria from East Timor found adjusting to life difficult when she arrived 15 years ago. She has learnt English and crafts, including crocheting.
She is part of the community choir Gathered Voices, and sings a beautiful love song in her native language.
There is an infectious joy, vibrancy and camaraderie among the Crafty Young Things.
For further information contact First Steps Women’s Centre on 028 8772 7648 and is also on Facebook.
The group meets every Friday from 10am to 12pm.
* This podcast was recorded before the recent horrendous attack on a man in Belfast, that was cynically used to promote racist violence. The podcast is an antidote to such toxic hostility.
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