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Our Parlour

Our Parlour is an interview series hosting diverse guests from across Belfast and Northern Ireland. Conversations span personal journeys, community work, arts and culture, faith and heritage.

Recent programmes feature stroke survivor Julianne Crothers on her campaign work, artist Catsby Eyesore whose coloured‑pencil portraits honour 90s rap musicians, poet Bill McKnight discussing mental health, and writer Liam Kelly reflecting on growing up in the New Lodge during the Troubles. Earlier episodes include politician William Humphrey MLA and Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl, former boxing champion Davy Larmour, Belfast Jewish heritage advocate Steven Jaffe, and author Patience Bradley on her children’s book inspired by her late husband. The series also visits community spaces – from the Ligoniel Wellbeing Garden to Fitzroy Presbyterian Church’s dementia‑friendly service, and Duncairn Arts Centre’s ‘You, Me and Tea’ exhibition.

Presenters Maryann Quigley, Helen Wilson and others facilitate informal discussions that let guests share their stories directly.

Our Parlour visits the West Belfast Orange Hall.
Show added:
30/11/2016
Helen Wilson pays a visit to Glenbank Community Garden in North Belfast.
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02/11/2016
Helen Wilson talks to Jane Crosbie Lyle about her work as a Proof Reader, Editor and Ghost Writer.
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03/10/2016
The opening of the Amy Carmichael centre with Maryann Quigley as presenter.
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04/09/2016
Maryann Quigley visits Olympia Community Centre and finds out about the work of the Asian 50+ Club.
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19/08/2016
Maryann Quigley visits the Girdwood Community Hub, the new state of the art shared space hub in North Belfast.
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18/04/2016
Helen Wilson visits the Streetwise Community Circus to view and join in with their older people programme of activities.
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24/03/2016
This week we visit the Ulster Maple Leaf Sports & Social Club, once a meeting place and stepping off point for emigrants to Canada and now about to close its doors before moving to new premises.
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11/02/2016
In the relaxed environment of the ‘Memories Café’.
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29/12/2015
Maryann and Helen meet the members of The Percy French Players, a group dedicated to showing their appreciation for the songwriter and poet through performances of his work.
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13/12/2015
Older people series made by and for older people.
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27/09/2015
Henrey Bells gives a brief history about Irelands history and heritage of coins and how coins shaped the world of finance and banks we know today.
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15/09/2015