Wayfarers Arcade in Southport hosts celebration of Ukrainian culture on International Peace Day 2024

FAMILIES can enjoy a special day of Ukrainian culture at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, in Southport Town Centre, this September. Come and support Southport's Ukrainian community at the historic arcade, located on:- Lord Street, on:- International Peace Day: Saturday, 21 September 2024, between:- 11am and 4pm. Visitors can enjoy:- choirs, workshops, singing, theatre performances, a painting workshop, guitar playing, Ukrainian souvenirs and music. You can taste some delicious samples of Ukrainian food! This is an excellent opportunity to call into Wayfarers and join our Ukrainian community for fun and entertainment.

Morning Session...

• 11 am to 11.30 am = Ukrainian Harmony Choir (conducted by Irina Shkrum) will perform traditional Ukrainian folk songs.
  

• 12pm to 1.30pm = Motanka Doll Workshop led by Olena Kondratenko. Learn how to create a traditional Ukrainian Motanka doll, a symbol of love, family, and well being.
  

• 1pm = Musical Performance by young Nastya Sinkova (15 years old).

Afternoon Session...

• 1.30 pm = Min -Theatre Performance of Ivan Kupala, a traditional Ukrainian summer solstice celebration, directed by Julia Peron.
  

• 2 pm = Petrykivka Painting Workshop for all ages, led by artist Vita Maglevana. Discover the beauty of this unique Ukrainian folk-art style.
  

• 2.30 pm =  Musical Performance by Nastya Sinkova.
  

• 3 pm = Raffle with exciting prizes!
  

• 3.30 pm to 4 pm = Live guitar performance by Viktor Tyslenko.
  

• 4pm = Ukrainian Harmony Choir encore performance.

Throughout the Event  - Enjoy delicious Ukrainian baked goods!  Ukrainian souvenirs. Dance to the tunes of the Ukrainian DJ.

Charity Victim Support launches new support app:- 'My Support Space'

VICTIMS of crime will be able to access specialist online support resources through a safe and secure mobile app;- 'My Support Space.' The app has been developed by the independent charity Victim Support and is a free support tool tailored to needs of people (16+) who have experienced crime or traumatic events. This unique app has helpful animations on many topics and short articles written in jargon-free plain English. The app:-

• Has easy to find help and information about specific crimes.
  

• Contains ideas to improve mental health and wellbeing.
  

• Outlines victims' rights.
  

• Links to Victim Support's 24/7 live chat service.

The My Support Space app builds on the success of Victim Support's My Support Space desktop support tool. Since its launch in April 2020, over 1,500 people in Lancashire have benefited from this resource. With more than 70% of users accessing:- 'My Support Space' from their mobile, the app will provide a better user experience.

Victim Support Chief Executive Katie Kempen said:- "We are delighted to launch the My Support Space app, offering another way for victims and survivors to seek support alongside our 24/7 Supportline, live chat and face to face services. We hope that, with support in their pocket, those experiencing crime and traumatic events will feel informed and supported, more aware of their rights, and know the options available to them."

Approximately:- 1 in 6 people will experience crime, yet many people do not get the information or support they need. The new app means that convenient and instant information and support is available to anyone in England and Wales.

The app has been tested by victims ahead of the recent launch that had received positive feedback:-

"Absolutely love it…The animation along with the text makes the stops clear and makes it easier to imaging yourself following along. The advice itself is amazing and I'm shocked I've never come across these steps before." [Victim feedback]

"Exceptional. I was really nervous about attending Court, but the information available on this app really calmed me down and made me feel more prepared and calm for the daunting experience, thank you!" [5* review left on the Apple App store]

The My Support Space app is available now for download on app stores. For more information, please see the Victim Support website.

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