OUR Chief Executive and Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Lilian Seenoi Barr, has issued an open invitation to young people across the Council area to join her for a Christmas-themed youth social event at the Guildhall on November 28.
The event is the second in a series of ‘Our Guildhall Our Space’ events hosted by the mayor to reach out to young people and encourage them to enjoy a social night with friends whilst enjoying live music, DJs, food and craic.
Last month over 260 young people of all ages gathered to enjoy each other’s company.
Encouraging young people to sign up for the festive evening, Mrs Barr said she wanted to reach out to each young person. She said her idea was to make the Guildhall a place where they can meet new friends, enjoy live music and have a chat about the things that are important to them.
“I want to engage with the young people of our council area and make them feel that the Guildhall is a welcoming space for them to come visit and enjoy with their friends.”
Youth organisations and community groups have been involved in helping to coordinate the event and those interested in attending must register in advance to identify any dietary issues, provide consent and contact details.
Admission to the ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ is free and young people can register online on a first come, first served basis.
Live music will be by local bands and DJs chosen by young people. A hot food buffet will be provided to all attendees, with all dietary requirements taken into account. Transport will be available, where required, for people in living in Strabane and the rural areas of Derg, Sperrin and Faughan attending.
The Christmas event will run from 6pm to 8pm for those aged between 12 and 15 – with registration at 5.30pm – while 16–20-year-olds are invited to register at 8.15pm ahead of the event which runs from 8.30pm and 10.30pm.
To register and to submit your consent form simply click on this link and scroll down to the registration form: www.derrystrabane.com/mayorshub