Coffee Mornings
Ongoing Activity
Participants 20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House.

For the ladies of the group, the Coffee Mornings provide a chance to get out of the house and into a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for a morning’s chat.  Sharing time with like-minded individuals can be a therapeutic activity, and the addition of some quality coffee to the mix is sure to brighten your day.Every Tuesday Morning from 10.30am
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Music Classes
Course Duration:Ongoing
Participants:
25-30
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

It has been said that music gives wings to man’s soul, and a few music lessons will certainly prove to be an enjoyable experience  for the most music-illiterate of us.  With the patient aid of a music teacher you will be given the opportunity to play a variety of instruments, and to avail yourself of something you always wanted to do. The course is free to all members. 

 
FAIR fun for all

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Picture Framing
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants:15-20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

FAIR’s Picture Framing has been one of the flagship projects of the group with a lot of interest  and an increasing number of orders.  With tuition from a professional Picture-Framer, a full workshop of tools and materials, and a couple of hours to spare a week, anyone with an interest in learning a new and exciting skill can become involved.  The course is free and at the end of it you will have the opportunity to help FAIR develop it’s pioneering business.  Come and be part of the team.

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First Aid
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 15-20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

First Aid Courses are an important part of FAIR’s yearly calendar, providing useful training for people from all types of workplaces.  It is useful for employees, employers, young people and parents and is a must for everyone in the community, as you never know when you will need it. FAIR hopes to run a number of these courses on demand.  Book early to ensure your place.
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ABC Project
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 15-20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

This project is designed primarily to help those who are on the  benefit cycle to get into the world of work and to smooth the way as much as possible. Mentoring through CV preparation, mock interviews, advice on benefits and a job broking partnership with USEL, Portadown, ensures that  those on benefits have a quality service enabling them to get off benefits. Join today to try a new path in life.

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Reflexology
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 15
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House
This alternative therapy has been proven to help sufferers of a variety of ailments and is performed by a professional with experience in the field. If you would like to try an alternative form of therapy and experience the good that it can bring—contact the office and book an appointment.

 
Boys and girls enjoy a day with David Healy Northern Ireland football player

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Quilt Making
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 15-20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

Quilt-Making is a therapeutic hobby which used to be a traditional means of meeting and socialising with other women in rural areas.  In 2004 some women designed and made a  Remembrance Quilt which takes pride of place in  Mount Pleasant House.
The course comes highly recommended and is a must for women who would like to get out of the house and be part of something worthwhile.
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Wreath Making
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 15
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

Wreath-Making is a tradition that has endured through centuries, and serves both as a decorative element to the festive season and as a symbol of remembrance for a loved one. Hand-crafted wreaths lend that personal touch to  an act of remembrance, and this project gives victims the opportunity to learn a fulfilling craft  and take advantage of the therapy it provides. This course generally runs for a few weeks before the Festive Season
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Flower Arranging
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

Flower-arranging is a particularly satisfying hobby for the ladies of the group, adding a splash of colour to the home or making an ideal present for a friend or relative. Classes are held throughout the year with qualified and experienced tutors, and there may be a small fee towards provision of flowers and materials.
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Card Making
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Location: Mount Pleasant House

Card-Making is a recent addition to FAIR’s activities and can be enjoyed  by one and all.  With cards for every occasions on the agenda, the skills learned will prove useful to all participants. The personal touch of beautifully crafted  home-made cards make a wonderful surprise for friends or relatives, and mean that much more than a store-bought card.
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Listening Ear
Ongoing Service
Participants: n/a

This service is invaluable in a victims group.  People have problems with which they can’t talk with their family about—possibly with the fear of burdening them with their troubles. With so many terrorist incidents in South Armagh, it is no wonder that people have been regularly using this service. If you feel that you would like to talk someone about anything that is bothering, ensure that you make full use of this free service
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Community Car Scheme
Ongoing Service
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Leaving: Home of user.

This scheme has been running for almost tow years now and has helped a large number of house-bound individuals get to hospital appointments etc.  There is no doubt that a rural area such as Armagh makes it difficult for those who don’t have the luxury of having a car. This project takes the worry out of those hospital visits, and gives victims free return transport to clinics etc 
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Enjoying a day Paintballing

Foto Fun Project
Course Duration: Ongoing
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

This project, following on from the “Who am I” project last year allows young people to take up a new and useful interest, and to learn the finer points of quality photography. With the help of a specialised tutor, participants will be taken through from the basics to the creation of quality panoramas that can be framed in the Picture-Framing Project
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Go Karting
2 evening events
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

With around 15 people taking up FAIR’s racing challenge last year, the pressure is on for the lads to win this time.  Proving popular among the young and not so young, this sport has all the thrills of racing in a small confined space. Watch out for the corners as there are those who seem to always take them too fast!  The mini Grand prix is sure to make pulses race– so book early to get your place.
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Sewing & Knitting
10 week course
Participants: 25
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

For the women of the group, these skills have been put to good use in the past with a variety of products made for sale and distribution as presents—including scarves, pouches, gloves, sweaters and many more. This course allows women the opportunity to get away from a hectic home life and do something useful and at the same time relaxing.  Just ask some of the recent participants how fun it is.
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Jewellery Making
12 week course
Participants: 15
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

Small traditional jewellery-making businesses are spring up around the countryside reflecting an interest in local fashion rather than that marketed by giant companies. This 12 week course takes participants through the rudiments of jewellery-making—from earrings to bracelets, necklaces to rings. Of particular interest to women in the group, this has proven to be a popular new skill.
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OutSide Catering
Ongoing Business
Participants: 20
Spaces Available
Based: Mount Pleasant House

With the help of a professional chef in the group and other culinary experts, a small business offering outside catering for functions, barbecues and burger stalls is helping to raise money for the group and teach volunteers the finer points of food preparation and cooking. If you would like to learn first-hand from our resident specialists, you could join our team of outside caterers.
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Computer Course
Ongoing Project
Participants: 50
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

This course, designed for the Grannies of the Group, allows the older folk to get into the world of computers the easy way.  With simple instructions from our IT Tutor, even if you have never switched one on you will be “surfing” in no time. As an integral part of FAIR’’s suite of IT courses, this course especially for the older ladies will prove to be popular.
Contact the office for more details
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Community Safety Courses
Ongoing Course
Participants: 25
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

Community Safety Courses allow participants to gain a recognised qualification in a field which is up and coming in Northern Ireland today.    With numerous participants already having gone through training, this course is proving very popular. Complementing FAIR’s suite of diverse and interesting training courses, Community Safety training should be at the top of your list. Apply today to ensure your place.
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ECDL
Ongoing Course
Participants: 50
Spaces Available
Leaving: Mount Pleasant House

The European Computer Driving Licence provides an excellent qualification of use in almost every field of employment today.  With modules in Databases, Spreadsheets, Internet and other useful topics, this has proven to be one of our most successful courses. Whether you want to learn how to switch on a computer, communicate with a friend via e-mail, or sharpen up your CV, this course is for you. Contact Andrew for more details.
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Library and Exhibition
Ongoing Project
Participants: Group & Community
Location: Mount Pleasant House

FAIR’s Living Memorial Centre, Mount Pleasant House provides office and workspace for the various projects undertaken for the victims.  As well as this, it contains a library and a growing collection of memorabilia and exhibits which have been kindly donated by individuals and groups.  The Story of South Armagh is told as it happened, with personal anecdotes and experiences recorded for all to see. The Library Service, focussing on books relating to the Conflict, study aids for pupils and students, and other general interest is an excellent resource for the bookworms of the group. This is a must see for all victims of the Troubles.  Call in and view the library and exhibition.
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Justice and Human Rights
Campaign
Location: Mount Pleasant House

FAIR’s fight for Justice and Human Rights  for the innocent victims of the Troubles continue with numerous cases and campaigns.  With the formation of FAIR Research & Policy Unit, the group has been able to take on high-profile campaigns which have garnered huge support from across Northern Ireland, and in foreign parts as well. If you are a victim in South Armagh, we will assist you in any way we can to secure justice for your loved one.  We will also continue to campaign for Justice in a wider context—something which is currently lacking in Northern Ireland.
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Consultations
Campaign
Location: Mount Pleasant House

An important element of our work within the victim’s sector can be found in our submission documents to various government consultations. Among those already submitted are-.