News

Marsh-wiggle Way Now Open

Friday 8 July 2016

A brand new section of the Connswater Community Greenway is now open to the public. Marsh-Wiggle Way is a new one kilometre cycle and pedestrian link connecting Orangefield Park and Clarawood to the Braniel. Following a recent public campaign, Marsh-wiggle Way was named after the fictional frog like humanoid marsh-dwellers found in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair, written by east Belfast Author C.S Lewis.

Starlings flock to Bridges Family Practice

Wednesday 22 June 2016

Bridges Family Practice on Newtownards Road has undergone a major redevelopment to become a state of the art facility thanks to £1 million funding secured by Landmark East (now EastSide Property) from The Northern Ireland Executive’s Social Investment Fund. A vital community asset, Landmark East celebrated the completion of the building today and launched ‘Starlings’, a specially commissioned artwork for the building.

'Starlings' artwork installation underway

Friday 10 June 2016

Local artist Deirdre Robb, from Creative Exchange Studio was commissioned by EastSide Partnership to develop a piece of art for the new Bridges Family Practice building exterior on the Newtownards Road.

Recruiting CCG Communications and Administration Officer

Tuesday 7 June 2016

The Connswater Community Greenway (CCG) team is recruiting a Communications and Administration Officer to support the development and delivery of the project.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a communications role.

You can find out more about the post and download the application documents from the CCG website

Recruiting- Neighbourhood Renewal Co-ordinator

Thursday 2 June 2016

EastSide Partnership seeks a Neighbourhood Renewal Co-ordinator to provide support for the Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships in Inner East and Tullycarnet and to assist in the development and delivery of their Action Plans.

To find out more and to download an application pack please visit the Recruitment section of the website

EastSide Learning seeks Voluntary Chairperson

Wednesday 25 May 2016

EastSide Learning was established in 2014 to promote partnership working between schools and the community in east Belfast and agree a strategic direction for education in the east of the city. Members of the EastSide Learning Partnership (ESLP) include school representatives, education officials, cross –party public representatives, the business sector and community partners; it is a sub- group of the EastSide Partnership.

Marsh-wiggle Way Opening on Friday 27th May

Tuesday 17 May 2016

The new Connswater Community Greenway section connecting Clarawood to Braniel opens on Friday 27th May 2016 from 1pm to 4pm.

Everyone is invited. Come walk the Marsh-wiggle Way with us and look out for arts, crafts, music, wigwams and more...

Recruiting Greenway Leaders

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Connswater Community Greenway is looking for fun, friendly and energetic people to carry out casual work as Greenway Engagement Leader and Greenway Environmental Leader to support the positive use of the Greenway.

Both Engagement and Environmental Leader roles will include:

Participating in a full training programme
Assisting at events and activities
Engaging with members of the public

Greenway Engagement Leader- Main Purpose of Role

EastSide Arts nominated for Best Event #NITA2016

Thursday 28 April 2016

We are delighted that EastSide Arts has been shortlisted for a Northern Ireland Tourism Award 2016 in the Best Event/ Festival category for the Van Morrison: Live on Cyprus Avenue event in August 2015.

Introducing East Belfast- EastSide Arts

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Visual Artists Ireland, in association with EastSide Arts, invite you to attend this event to find out more about the visual arts exhibition spaces, studios, resources and collectives in East Belfast.

This networking and information event will be an excellent opportunity to meet other artists and arts organisations in an informal setting.

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