Mayor thanks Western Trust for supporting young people’s initiative
11 March 2025
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has extended her thanks to the Western Trust Children’s Health and Disability Services Team for their support for her next ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ young people’s event which will take place on Friday, 21st March.
The popular nights have taken place in the Guildhall throughout Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr’s year in office and have given young people across the city and district the opportunity to come together and enjoy a night of music, food and laughter with their friends in the historic setting of the Guildhall.
Looking forward to the next night of fun Mayor Barr said: “I’m delighted the Children’s Health and Disability Services Team with the Western Trust have come forward to support my next night for young people. We know it’s going to be an amazing night, and I have some incredible musicians, DJs and entertainers lined up for 21st March.
“Returning to the Guildhall will be musician Ritchie Remo and I also have some incredible new acts to reveal - this time we be joined by comedian and entertainer Fabu D aka The Black Paddy, while Q Radio presenter Cushla Rice will be on the decks taking requests and keeping the tunes coming all night long!
“There will also be some amazing food provided by Arbutus Catering which you can enjoy with your friends, some wonderful prizes up for grabs and we will have a Circus Skills showcase by In Your Space.”
Reflecting on the success of the ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ nights, Mayor Barr added, “The aim of these nights has always been to reach out to our young people and allow them to feel welcome in the Guildhall and to know that their voices are important and are being heard. I’m really pleased at the success of these nights and am very much looking forward to seeing many of the previous attendees returning on March 21st to enjoy more fun together. And please, bring along a friend, I’d love to meet more young people and listen to what they have to say.”
Kevin Duffy, Assistant Director of Community and Public Health with the Western Trust added: “It’s very important that events like these are inclusive for all children and young people providing a safe space where they can relax with their friends and where they know they can communicate about matters which are important to them. We love the idea that young people are getting to have that experience in the iconic Guildhall, the seat of local government in our city and district. The Mayor’s ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ events are really beneficial to the young people who attended, and we are very happy to lend our support to this night.”
The ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ events demonstrate the commitment that decision makers at all levels in the district are making to young people on the journey towards UNICEF UK Child Friendly Community Status.
As well as March 21st, there are two more ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ events planned for the coming months. The nights will be split into two sessions for different age groups with 12 to 15-year-olds attending from 6-8pm and 16 to 20-years-olds from 8.30-10.30pm. Sign up can take place as an individual or as a group through an existing youth organisation. To register and submit your consent form to attend visit www.derrystrabane.com/mayorshub