{"id":2566,"date":"2022-10-20T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communityfinanceireland.com\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2022-10-24T15:06:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T15:06:26","slug":"unique-experiences-in-derrylondonderry-this-halloween-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communityfinanceireland.com\/unique-experiences-in-derrylondonderry-this-halloween-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Experiences in Derry~Londonderry this Halloween Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The city of Derry~Londonderry has long been synoymous with Halloween. Known as the Halloween Capital of Europe and voted the best place in the world to celebrate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The festival returns in 2022<\/a> and will run from Friday 28th<\/sup> October right through until Halloween night. Featuring family orientated activities like monster making arts and crafts, a pumpkin hunt and Halloween storytelling. For older visitors there is cemetery tours, a dress up silent disco and music gigs from Alabama 3 and Hudson Taylor. There\u2019s also a big fireworks finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are visiting Derry~Londonderry this Halloween, this is a also a perfect opportunity to visit some of the local social enterprises in the area. Delivered by volunteers and community champions, these local visitor experiences\u2019 core purpose is social impact as well as visitors\u2019 enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Access to the Arts for All<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Greater Shantallow Arts<\/a> is a community arts organisation that aims to provide direct access to the arts within disadvantaged communities in the Greater Shantallow Area\/Outer North Region of Derry. Their Studio 2 premises is one of Ireland\u2019s best loved Arts centres. The group provide a range of activities from theatre shows to classes and workshops. The highlight of their year is their partnership with North West Carnival to create a wonderful Halloween Carnival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sensory Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n ASpace2 MultiSensory Centre<\/a> provides day opportunities for adults and children with additional needs. The five multi-sensory rooms are designed to ensure that children and young adults with additional support needs are able to access a community facility which is age appropriate and is meaningful regardless of ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book your Choice \u2013 there\u2019s loads to choose from:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Gate Arts & Culture Centre<\/a> is a vibrant arts and culture centre located in the Fountain area of the city. Close to the historic walls and the city centre it offers a range of workshops, classes, performances, talks, tours, festivals and cultural events with something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusive Coffee taste:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Whistle Stop Caf\u00e9<\/a> is found on Derry\u2019s Foyle Road and is part of the North West Learning Disability Centre. It is the perfect stop for a bite to eat or a delicious baked treat after a visit to the nearby St Columb\u2019s Cathedral. The caf\u00e9 is a fantastic social enterprise that offers employment opportunities to people with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n History Buffs this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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