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Film Premiere

Saturday 28th March 2015

11.00 – 2.00pm

Event plan

Drafted by Ryan McKay –

Overview and objectives

The film premiere will launch our anti-sectarianism film we have produced. We will also have an awards ceremony to

thank all of the participants who helped in producing the film. There will also be an opportunity for those who attend to

interact with a variety of stalls and activities which will be present on the day.

Our aim will be to attract 60 participants to the event and will be open to all members of the public visiting Ocean Terminal

on the day.

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The following outcomes will also be sought from the event:

Outcome 1

There is greater knowledge and understanding of sectarianism and increased understanding of the key issues and tensions

around intra-Christian sectarianism by people living in Leith.

Outcome 2

Participants will have a respectful attitude to other people’s beliefs/ improvement in cross-denominational relationships in Leith/

improved relationships between religious, cultural and community groups in Leith.

Outcome 3 The local community will have a greater recognition of and more opportunity to celebrate the value of the diverse intra-Christian and multicultural make up of Leith.

The event

The event will premiere our new anti-sectarianism film, while providing those who attend the opportunity to find out more

about future anti-sectarianism work taking place in Leith. There will also be a magician doing magic tricks to participants.

The Venue

Ocean Terminal: We will have full use of the community space.

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Summary of event format

The main event will start at 11.00pm where participants will have the opportunity to view and interact with the

various stalls and activities which will be taking place.

Need to agree times for film to be shown to take place.

Outside catering will be provided by Susang Bomzan from Punjabi Junction has been contacted in regards to this –

T:0131 553 4737 m:07921391712

George has been confirmed regards to catering - £5 per head for 50 people.

Event to end at 2.00pm.

Promotion

Event details will be posted on www.actiononsectarianism.com

2 weeks prior to event – lead worker to visit relevant groups to promote event – This will include all PDP groups – older

men’s group etc.

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Other considerations

Space: Good open plan space which should work well for participant’s walking around and checking out the various stalls

and activities.

Lighting: Current lighting really good.

Speeches: Mark Lazarowitz has confirmed he will say some words on the day and also hand out the Oscar awards we

have. Councillors -

Music: PA system will be provided by Pegasus.

Video: The film will be shown on the day. Pegasus will deliver and set up the equipment on the day for this. They will set

up at 10.00am on Saturday 28th.

Seating: 40 chairs and 4 tables have been ordered from Andrew Wilson. These will be delivered on Friday 27th – delivery

time to be confirmed.

Photography: Youthlink Scotland may be able to provide a photographer on the day. We will also source a photographer

to take pics on the day - £50/60 fee is available. We will however need full use of the photos and no restrictions be placed

on them.

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Photography and filming

I have spoken with Sarah Robinson from Youthlink Scotland and she has confirmed they will also be able to support with

picture taking and filming as part of the event. Sarah will return from holiday on September 26th. In regards to this filming

we should also find out whether PDP will be able to use the filmed footage in our resource/tool kit.

I will be meeting with Stevie Powers (local photographer) on Friday 6th March, who will also be taking photos for us on the

day.

Staff/ Volunteers

Ryan, Claire

Volunteers who have confirmed they are interested in getting involved on the day:

James Frame, George Rosie,

£20 volunteer expenses and food has been agreed for the day.

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Multicultural Event –

Saturday 25th October @ Ocean Terminal – 12.00 –

4.00pm

12.00pm – Event opens – all stalls open to participants; Indian head massage available 12.00 – 4.00pm.

12.30pm – Food available

1.30pm – Introduction to event (Ryan McKay)

1.35 – 2.00pm- Guest speakers – Malcolm Chisolm (MSP) and Cllr Deidre Brock

2.00 – 2.15 – Dance Ihayami – dance performance Asian dancing

2.20 – 3.00pm – Dance Ihayami – dance workshop for young people

4.00pm – Event close

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List of stalls and activities available on the day

Leith anti-sectarianism project – Find out more about the project

Fast Forward – activities for young people

Action on Sectarianism – Find out more about the AoS site and Youthlink Scotland

Youth Scotland – Find out more about the Stand up to Sectarianism project, pick up some free headphones

PDP Youth Groups – Info on PDP youth groups, fun Diwali themed activities

Leith Timebank – Find out more about the Leith Timebank and Spanish food/language/culture with the

Leith Timebank Spanish stall

Living Memories Association – Find out more about some of the work LMA has done with Asian

communities in Leith

MECOPP – Find out more about the services MECOPP offer and their latest Gypsy Travellers project

Scottish Community Development Centre – Information on some of the ways individual communities across

Scotland have explored sectarianism

Indian head massage – Free massages will take place throughout the day

Short films – There will be a selection of short films running throughout the day from various projects

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Film Premiere –

Saturday 28th March @ Ocean Terminal – 11.00 –

2.00pm

Welcome to Leith anti-sectarianism Project’s Film Premiere of our film – ‘Calling all Leithers’. Help

us celebrate the hard work of those involved in making the film and feel free to check out the

various stalls, free food and our magician!

11.00pm – Event opens – all stalls open to participants; Free tea / coffee/ biscuits/

time to check out stalls/

12.00pm – Introduction to event (Ryan McKay)

12.05pm - Speaker – Mark lazarowicz (Labour MP)

12.15pm – Film Premiere

12.30pm – Award ceremony

1.00pm – Free Food Lunch / Magician

2.00pm – Event close

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Sectarianism in Football Focus Group

(bu ffffff et and refreshments provided)

Friday 6th June 5.30 – 7.30pm Pilmeny Resource Centre

15 Buchanan Street

Are you a local resident of Leith? Would you like to share your views on sectarianism in Scottish football? If so, we would love for you to join in our focus group. If you are interested in taking

part, please contact -

Ryan McKay : ryanmckay@btconnect. com m.07743758689 Tel: 01 31 553 2559

Pilmeny Development Project.

A company limited by guarantee with number SC188129 Scottish Charity No. SC002549

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