Creggan Féile and Summer Programme 2010.

This year the Creggan community is offered one of the best Summer Programmes and Féile events for many years aimed at building upon the great community spirit which already exists in the area.
 
The Summer and Féile Programme 2010 has been organised in partnership with local community, voluntary and youth organisations in the area. CNP, SureStart Edenballymore, St Mary’s YC, Old Library Trust, Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan Youth Drop In, Creggan Country Park, Trojans and other partner organisations in the Bogside and Brandywell, including the Gasyard Trust, Dove House, BBI, B&B Health Forum and Triax, have all collaborated to schedule a wide choice of summer activities that will offer something to all the community.
 

‘Identity’ is the theme of this year’s programme, and we have events for babies through to our older residents and everyone else in between. As Identity is the key theme, a lot of the activities will be street based with area-wide showcase finals in activities such as football, raft building, basketball, crafts and float building to name but a few. Identity is about who we are as individuals and who we are as a community – proud of who we are and where we live.
 
It is in that spirit that we call on you – residents, young people and organisations within the area – to participate in the activities. Volunteer, organise and make the Creggan Summer and Féile Programme 2010 one to remember and build upon for future years.
 

Carnival Parade and Fun Day

This year will see a Carnival Parade and Fun Day at the Bishop’s Field on Sunday 15 August. This is a departure from the usual individual street parties that the Féile has assisted for the last number of years. The demand for these street parties has spread resources too thin in the past and we recognise that some areas of Creggan did not see any benefit from these separate festivities. The Féile organisers have therefore consulted with the individual streets and the vast majority are in favour of the centralised carnival.
 

As part of the Carnival Parade, we are calling on streets to organise floats and fancy-dress outfits around themes of your choice. We want to see colourful, creative, or just plain crazy and funny outfits, props and floats. The Carnival Parade will give each street the opportunity to showcase their creativity and present a fun and positive image to all. The parade will travel from the Beechwood Shops to Central Drive via Broadway, Iniscarn Road, Circular Road, Creggan Heights, Fanad Drive and into Central Drive to the Bishop’s Field. The best theme/float will then be judged and the individual awards presented for particularly colourful or inventive creations and outfits.
 
The end of the Carnival Parade will signal the beginning of the Carnival Fun Day. Carnival stalls, games, competitions, barbecues, bouncy castles, face painters etc will be in abundance. The Carnival Fun Day will cater for all ages – girls and boys, men and women.
 
One of the highlights of the Carnival Fun Day will be the showcasing of Creggan’s Got Talent! We will be inviting singers, dancers, gymnasts, musicians, Irish dancers, jugglers and anyone else who may have a talented dog, cat or even hamster to participate! It will be loads of fun for all involved and great entertainment for the audience. To register for Creggan’s Got Talent! contact the Corn Beef Tin at T: 7128 1900.
 

Summer Programme Registration

It is important for all children to be registered onto the Summer Programme The organisers are therefore calling on all children aged 5 to 16 to register as soon as possible. The programme will see activities take place in the Corn Beef Tin, St Mary’s YC and Pilot’s Row Centre in Rossville Street. The programme consists of a multitude of activities to cater for all needs and interests. The Summer Programme will be organising its own bus runs for registered children and young people. It will also be providing a number of Family Bus Trips outside the area, which will provide the opportunity for parents to travel with their children to a number of destinations for fun days and general family entertainment.
 

Street Super Teams – Organise Now

As part of this year’s Summer and Féile programme we’re calling on every street to organise their own teams to participate in a range of activities and compete in inter-street competitions and Creggan-wide showcase events.
 
Volunteers, residents and parents will help to organise children and young people in your street to engage in football, basketball, indoor sports, raft building, trolley/Go-Kart building, fishing, carnival float building, craft making and many more activities.
 
Coaches, instructors and mechanics will give expert advice and assistance throughout July in ensuring the maximum results for the efforts put into the particular activities and events. As each street develops and hones its skills in the different activities, the Féile will showcase finals week giving each team and street the opportunity to compete for the Creggan Super Team title. These series of finals will lead to the Total Wipe Out Finale at the Sean Dolan’s GAC grounds, featuring an exciting assault course and challenging problem-solving games. The Super Team winners will then be announced at the Carnival Fun Day.
 
The Super Teams idea can only happen if you, as residents, organise your particular street. The Summer Programme and Féile staff and volunteers guarantee their full assistance and free use of whatever resources are available. We appeal to everyone, young and old, to register and become involved.
 
Organise now! Contact the Corn Beef Tin at T: 7128 1900.