Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Irish Traveller Movement in
presents
‘Pavee Céilidh’
26th and 27th June
at
The Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre,
Admission Free for both days
Day 1 - Opening Event
12 – 1.30 pm: Welcome – Yvonne MacNamara and Breda Mahoney ITMB - Event officially opened by Irish Ambassador - Julie Morgan MP – ‘Traveller Campaigners and advocates’ - Helena Kiely – Launch and screening of ITMB DVD ‘Meet Your Neighbours: Irish Traveller Role Models Speak Out’ –
Music, stalls, games, film, talent show and story telling throughout the day
Day 2 - Conference: ‘Into the Future’ Where Next for Irish Travellers.
Speakers include:
- Chair - Dr Kevin McNamara (former MP/Northern Ireland Spokesman)
- Andy Slaughter MP Hammersmith and Fulham
- Lord Alf Dubs – All Party Parliamentary Group Traveller Law Reform
Workshops will also be held on site design and management, policies to deliver sites and Traveller culture.
Free DVD Available
Meet Your Neighbours: Irish Traveller Role Models Speak Out
The DVD is free – and is a great resource for teachers and youth workers or Travellers or members of the wider community who wish to learn more about Irish Travellers. Contact us for a free copy.
Advice surgery
The Irish Traveller Movement in Britain is developing an advice surgery to help Irish
Travellers and their support groups. Staff will be available to give advice on:
Securing funding for small groups
Developing organisations.
Organising local campaigns
Visit the ITMB website for more details or email office@irishtraveller.org.uk