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"We hope that Corrymeela will come to be known as ‘the Open Village’ - Open to all people of good will who are willing to meet each other, to learn from each other and work together for the good of all."
Rv. Ray Davey - Corrymeela Founder, 1965
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Founded in 1965, Corrymeela is a world renowned organisation and community dedicated to building peaceful and sustainable societies based on social justice, positive relationships and respect for diversity.
Corrymeela's residential centre, just outside Ballycastle, seeks to be an open village where encounter, truth telling and hospitality are expressed as we contemplate and live out what it means to embrace difference, heal divisions and enable reconciliation. They are intentional about creating spaces to hear and share the difficult stories and conversations necessary on our way to the freedom of a shared future.
As partners in offering this training, Corrymeela is delighted to welcome you.
Corrymeela's residential centre, just outside Ballycastle, seeks to be an open village where encounter, truth telling and hospitality are expressed as we contemplate and live out what it means to embrace difference, heal divisions and enable reconciliation. They are intentional about creating spaces to hear and share the difficult stories and conversations necessary on our way to the freedom of a shared future.
As partners in offering this training, Corrymeela is delighted to welcome you.
The Venue & Accommodation
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The Art of Participatory Leadership Training is 3.5 day residential program based at Corrymeela's Ballycastle centre. The centre is beautifully situated right on the coast looking out over the sea over Moyle and Rathlin island to the open Atlantic beyond. Its quite a view, especially at sunset, and we know from experience that the beautiful landscape will play its own unique role in enhancing our learning and perspective during the training. We encourage you to make full use and explore what the surroundings have to offer during your stay.
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Training Space & Food
The training itself will take place in the building called the Main House, which provides both ample accommodation and meeting space for up to 45 people for this training. All meals will be provided during the course of the training and in keeping with both Corrymeela's ethic of community and the name of the building - we truly invite you to make yourself at home. |
Accommodation
Accommodation for participants is included in the price of the training. Corrymeela's accommodation in the main house is designed to cater for people from all walks of life being given space to stay and engage in meaningful work on issues that matter to them. This being the case, room options range from a small number of 1 person rooms, many 2 person rooms and a few 4 person rooms. Bathroom facilities are ample and shared on each floor. We are inviting our training participants to work with us to find the best accommodation solution to meet everyone's needs by sharing rooms where possible. More information on this is provided in the registration form and we invite you to contact us if you have any pressing questions regarding accommodation.
Accommodation for participants is included in the price of the training. Corrymeela's accommodation in the main house is designed to cater for people from all walks of life being given space to stay and engage in meaningful work on issues that matter to them. This being the case, room options range from a small number of 1 person rooms, many 2 person rooms and a few 4 person rooms. Bathroom facilities are ample and shared on each floor. We are inviting our training participants to work with us to find the best accommodation solution to meet everyone's needs by sharing rooms where possible. More information on this is provided in the registration form and we invite you to contact us if you have any pressing questions regarding accommodation.
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Corrymeela Rhythm
Corrymeela's Ballycastle Centre is more than simply a retreat centre, it is a living breathing community with around 30 volunteers and staff who live and work on site. As with all communities it has its own simple daily rhythms that hold it together. The general flow is as follows:
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Getting There
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Corrymeela is located 60 miles north of Belfast, 2 miles outside the beautiful seaside town of Ballycastle.
By Car Follow directions towards Ballycastle - approx 1 hour drive from Belfast. Corrymeela is located approx. 2 miles east of the town directly along the coast. Follow signs for Cushendall to exit Ballycastle & then immediately follow road signs for Corrymeela. By Public Transport Buses & Trains to Ballycastle are operated by Translink By Boat Stenaline offer a number of ferry route to Belfast from the mainland UK By Air There are 3 airports you can consider flying to:
Event organized transport Depending on demand the event organizing team will arrange a variety of transport solutions to support participants getting to and from the event. You will receive more details on on this upon your registration. |