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Exploring The Concept Of Plantation Date : Tuesday 30th April Duration : 2 hours Format : interactive session You’ll get : a broad understanding of what “plantation” means and its specific meaning within the context of the Coleraine Plantation. You’ll also get a feel for where the Coleraine Plantation sits within the wider concept of Plantation. |
Venue : Focus on Family Facilitator : Bob Curran Time : 1.30 – 3.30pm Summary information sheet for project members to be provided by Bob Curran. |
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The Unofficial Plantation Date : Tuesday 7th May Duration : ½ day (4.5 hours) Format : bus trip; guided tour You’ll get : a good understanding of the MacDonnell Plantation and its legacy (including links to Ballysally). You’ll start understand the relationship (and differences) between the MacDonnell Plantation and the Coleraine Plantation. |
Venue : Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Facilitator : Bob Curran Time : Bus pick-up from Focus on Family at 1pm , returning at 5.30pm Summary information sheet for project members to be provided by Bob Curran. |
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The Official Plantation : Coleraine Date : Tuesday 28th May Duration : ½ day (4.5hours) Format : bus trip; guided tour You’ll get : a good understanding of the Coleraine Plantation as far as the town itself is concerned. With a chance to visit sites of historical interest which give a “before and after” sense of the impact of plantation , you will also gain an understanding of the divisions within community and a feel for the impact of apportioned “lots”. |
Venue : Coleraine main town ; Killowen and Waterside (Clothworkers) Itinerary : TBC by Bob Curran Facilitator : Bob Curran Time : Bus pick-up from Focus on Family 1pm , returning 5.30pm Summary information sheet for project members to be provided by Bob Curran. |
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The Honourable, The Irish Society Date : Tuesday 4th June Duration : 3 hours Format : bus trip; presentation and tour of Cutts House You’ll get: a good understanding of how the Society was formed, why it was formed, its purpose during (and after ) the Plantation, how it operated then and its legacy (and how it operates) today. In addition, you will have a good feel for the 12 Livery Companies (their roots and why they came into being) and their role (past and present) – along with their legacy today in the “County of Coleraine”. A broad understanding of the City of London / The Corporation (its relationship with parliament and the Crown) and its evolving nature over time might just be on the cards too!
Linenhall Library, Belfast Date : Tuesday 11th June Duration : 7 hours Format : guided tour and supported research (looking at interesting materials for our project/book) The Livery Companies Beyond The Town Of Coleraine Date : Tuesday 18th June Duration : 1 day (8.5 hours) Format : bus trip; guided tour You’ll get : a good understanding of the location, impact and legacy of some of the key Livery Companies in the wider area. |
Venue : Cutts House, Castleroe Road, Coleraine Facilitator : Edward Montgomery (Bob is welcome to join the group to maintain relationship continuity). Time : Bus pick-up from Focus on Family 1pm, returning by 4pm Copy of slide presentation for project members to be provided by Edward Montgomery. * * * * * * * Venue : Linenhall Library, Belfast Facilitator : Bob Curran Time : Bus pick-up from Focus on Family 10am, returning by 5pm. * Venue : Macosquin (Merchant Taylors ~ “Agents And Castles”) ; Ballykelly (Fishmongers ~ Tamlachtfinlagan Church) ; Dungiven (Skinners ~ Dungiven Castle) ; Garvagh (Ironmongers). Itinerary : TBC by Bob Curran Facilitator : Bob Curran Time : Bus pick-up from FoF at 9am , returning 5.30pm Summary information sheet for project members to be provided by Bob Curran. |
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Quiz Evening : Question Time Date : Thursday 20th June Duration : 2 hours Format : “expert panel” invited to take questions from YOU! This evening is really “ everything you wanted to know about the Coleraine Plantation but were afraid to ask about… until NOW!)” You’ll get: the opportunity to get questions of interest answered. By this stage, you’ll also be getting a really good feel of which parts of the Plantation Story interest you the most With the “Plantation Basics” under your belt, you’ll be ready to think about our book in more detail – and some of you will be ready to go to London!
London Trip ~ keep an eye on our main London page here https://1613andallthat.wordpress.com/london/ For 6 project members, there will be the opportunity to go to London for 3 days. Date : 25th-27th June (2 nights) Duration : 3 days Format : range of guided tours, lecture and Q&A sessions. Itinerary to be confirmed. Provisional itinerary : viewing of Coleraine Charter, tour of Guildhall, visit to Lord Mayor’s mansion, visit to the Clothworker’s Livery Hall, attendance at a special evening lecture about the Plantation.
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Venue : Focus on Family Facilitator : Jane Talbot Panel : Bob Curran ; John Hamilton ; Time : 7-9pm * * * * * * * All details to be confirmed. Will be a very early bus pick-up from Focus on Family on the 25th and a late return on the 27th. Facilitators : Jane Talbot and Bob Curran Flights, food and accommodation provided. |
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Additional Dates For Your Diary : Tuesday 21st May 10-11am : photo shoot with Lord Mayor of London, Cloonavin House. |
Awaiting final confirmation. Transport available from Focus on Family. |
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These sessions are open to all registered project members. Those who wish to be considered for the London trip should aim to participate in the full programme. |
