• INNATE 1998 Co-ordinator's Report

• Rob Fairmichael's report from SERPAJ-Chile (see news item)

• 'Heroes and Heroines' workshop design

As Northern Ireland moves on, in whatever way and however falteringly, from the last thirty years of the Troubles, peace, nonviolence and civil society groups have many questions to ask. Some of these relate to the past; what did we do and how did we do it? Did it make any difference? Other questions relate to the future; if the situation is changing, what emphasis is necessary for the years to come? What have we not been involved in that we might now have the opportunity of doing something about?

Among those sharing their personal views will be Ann McCann, Tanya Gallagher and Derick Wilson. Those attending are welcome to bring materials to display about work over the last thirty years. There will be a choice of afternoon workshops, focused on the future:

1. Wider world issues
2. Community relations and anti-sectarianism
3. Political action on justice, rights, marginalisation and other issues.

The booking fee for the day, including lunch, is £5 waged/£3 unwaged. The day runs from 10 am - 4.15pm. Booking forms [included for most people receiving this as a mailing] and further information are available from INNATE at 16 Ravensdene Park, Belfast BT6 0DA, Tel: /Fax: 01232 - 647106.

• Course 1: Building a Foundation, runs from 12th - 14th February, and;
• Course 2: A Workshop for Coaches, from 16th - 18th February.
• Facilitators: Liz Iwaskiw, Larry Baneck, Derek Redman.

Tuition and accommodation costs will be met as necessary. Contact as soon as possible; Principled Negotiation Course, Glencree Centre for Reconciliation, Glencree, Co Wicklow. Tel: 01 - 282 97 11.

If you are interested in getting involved in this way, or would simply like to find out more about how you can make your own personal contribution to the Story of the Troubles, contact Cathie or Averill at the An Crann offices, 10 Arthur Street, Belfast BT1 4GD (Tel: 01232 - 240209).

Sole Purpose Productions may be contacted for more information or to arrange bookings at The Playhouse, Artillery Street, Derry Londonderry BT48 6RG, or Tel: Pat Byrne 01504 - 360271 or Dave Duggan 01504 - 271126.

Further details: AI - NI, 80a Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AD. Tel: 01232 - 666216, Fax: 666164.

Address: Bentbasa 31, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia | Herzegovina. Tel:/Fax: +387 71 - 442 011.

There is no fixed charge; a booking fee of £20 is payable by those who can afford it, to Margaret de Brun, Ballygrenane, Listowel, Co Kerry. 'Retreatants' are then invited to give as they can afford anonymously for shared accommodation; supplement of £120 for single rooms. Tel: Margaret at 068 23750 or Marie at 01 455 8524 for information.

Places are limited but enquiries to: CAJ, 45-47 Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2FG. Tel: 01232 - 232394, Fax: 246706.

VMM address in Dublin is High Park, Grace Park Road, Dublin 9, Tel: 01 - 837 65 65.

Heroes And Heroines (2): Feeling Chile
Not feeling at all chilly in Chile was INNATE coordinator Rob Fairmichael, facilitating a 'Heroes and Heroines' workshop at the World Scout Jamboree beside Peter Merry of Legends for Peace (above), this latter was based around young people's and national heroes with the aim of intercultural understanding and learning about peace. The workshop design is available here, as is Rob Fairmichael's report on this and a workshop for SERPAJ-Chile.