Fighting Words NI
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We are a creative writing charity, amplifying the voices of children and young people. Since 2015 we’ve been a force for creativity in Belfast and beyond.
Northern Ireland
Joined May 2020
Please take a look at the slides, contact volunteer@fightingwords.co.uk or visit to find out more about how you can support us.
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One of our staff members went along to this event and brought along one of our story banners which can be seen in the background! It was great to have this platform to share and receive different experiences of the arts sector in NI.
As Chair, I Welcomed members of #Arts sector today at Stormont to discuss challenges & aspirations. More funding is needed to grow arts, tourism, and accessibility. I will continue working with the Minister for Communities, Arts Council & all key partners towards new solutions
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Here’s what we got up to in the last 6 months!. Thank you to @ArtsCouncilNI, and @artsbusinessni's BluePrint Programme. #ACNISupported, #NationalLottery, #ThanksToYou, @LotteryGoodCauses
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Fighting Words NI has been selected as a finalist in the ‘Contribution to the Arts’ category for the 2024 #EastAwardsNI. Congratulations to all of the individuals and groups who have also made it to this stage!
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Young writers from Dublin and Belfast came together at @FightingWordsIE for a Story Slam open mic event. The day was full of excitement, creativity and a healthy dose of festive cheer! #CreativeConnectionsProject @fightingwordsni @creativeireland #AmazonLiteraryFund @dfatirl
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Join our team!.We are seeking a multi-talented solution-seeker Community Arts Project Manager. Click the link for more info:.Please share this post!.Fighting Words NI is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
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Today is the 30th anniversary of the National Lottery of @ArtsCouncilNI, and to celebrate we’re getting involved in the Crossed Finger Selfie Day!. #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery30 @LottoGoodCauses
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Today is #giftaidawarenessday (run by @CFGtweets) so donate to Fighting Words NI and make sure to #TickTheBox. Sponsor a creative journey with our monthly donations: pick how much you give and you can cancel at any time:
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Here are all the links you need from our appeal on @bbcradioulster. Our broadcasted appeal written by our Megaphone participants: A short video about the work we do: Support our work:
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Don’t miss our broadcast for the BBC Radio Ulster Charity Appeal, written and performed by some of our Megaphone participants, on BBC Radio Ulster this Sunday 25th August at 09.55 and Tuesday 27th August at 14.55.
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Our next volunteer training session ahead of the new school year is set for 10thSeptember from 6pm to 8pm on Zoom. To join fill in the application form at
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RT @FightingWordsIE: 🎉Thrilled to have been selected as one of the six #SharedIsland Creative Youth projects! . Looking forward to kicking….
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Last Call for Fighting Words writers: come showcase your work this weekend at Belfast Book Festival on Saturday 8th June from 1pm to 2:30pm. If you would like to share your work then email Emma at community@fightingwords.co.uk soon to ensure you get a slot in the showcase.
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Did you contribute to one of our zines? We’d love to celebrate you and your writing at our zine launch next week on Wednesday 12th June from 4pm to 5pm at the Crescent Arts Centre. If you’d like to do a reading of your zine submission, email Emma at community@fightingwords.co.uk.
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Today we’re sharing a story from @ICD1995's Year 13 class. The story is called ‘Faun’ and its bittersweet tale about a girl and her kitten, but with a mysterious and maybe magical twist…. Read the story here: Illustration by Ben Claxton
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Its volunteer week, so we want to take this opportunity to celebrate all of the amazing people who dedicate their time to Fighting Words NI. In the video we’ve included some quotes so you can better understand how appreciated the work our volunteers do is to our participants.
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Last Monday, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, @AoifeOsborne, spoke at the @QUBelfast's AHSS Access New Talent event. We are very grateful to Aileen and Shauncey for their continued support, great chats and for hosting this lovely event.
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This week we had @ColaisteFeirste's Y10 class into our workshop space to write a story with us, and they created a hilarious story about little dog with a lot of bad luck. You can read 'Skippy the Skeleton Dog' here:. Illustration by Tina Stevenson
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Have you participated in a Fighting Words NI workshop or project? Book a slot to share your work at the @BelfastBookFest on Saturday 8th June from 1pm to 2:30pm at @CrescentArts. Email Emma at community@fightingwords.co.uk.
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Two FREE, week-long, eco-centric creative writing camps, as part of our Starling Revival project. The camps will be split by age: 1st to 5th July for 16-18 and 5th to 9th August for 13-15. Register here:..Thanks to #cocacolathankyoufund & @GroundworkNI
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