Verbal Arts Centre

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VERBAL is an artistic and cultural organisation that uses storytelling and the language arts to foster positive mental health, resilience and cross-community dialogue, addressing issues of community conflict, deprivation, and marginalisation.

WEEK 4 — HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSWhat makes a relationship healthy? And what can make them difficult? Week 4 of PEACE of Mi...
11/06/2026

WEEK 4 — HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
What makes a relationship healthy? And what can make them difficult?
 
Week 4 of PEACE of Mind explores healthy relationships. Young people follow a story about a character navigating their connections with others. Through guided discussion with our Project Trainers, students have a space to explore what they’re seeing in the story and how it can reflect back to them in their own lives.
 
PEACE of Mind is a free 6-week Applied Storytelling programme for secondary schools in Northern Ireland and the border counties. Aiming to promote emotional wellbeing, confidence and resilience through Applied Storytelling.
 
Know a school that could use PEACE of Mind? Share this with them or get in contact with us at [email protected]. We have 4000+ students onboarded and counting. 
 
This cross-community initiative is proudly funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
 
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If you missed the first LEADER sessions, we now have available slots in both Women's Centre Derry and Waterside Women’s ...
09/06/2026

If you missed the first LEADER sessions, we now have available slots in both Women's Centre Derry and Waterside Women’s Centre for our next 6-week accredited Creative Guided Facilitation Training. LEADER is designed to empower women by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become effective facilitators and community leaders.

Waterside Women’s Centre:
Wednesday 1st July 9.30am - 11.30am
Childcare available
To register -
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02871341579
For more info: [email protected]

Women's Centre Derry:
Tuesday 4th August 9.30am - 12 noon
Childcare Available
To register -
https://forms.office.com/e/L2PT5aKizF
For more info: [email protected]

Feedback quotes from previous participants:

“It’s great hearing what the other women have to say – there’s so much energy and resonance among the group.”

“Really loved the group and hearing what everyone has to say...the discussions were great”

Foyle Yarnspinners are back on Monday 8th June for another night of storytelling, songs and poetry. Doors open from 7.30...
03/06/2026

Foyle Yarnspinners are back on Monday 8th June for another night of storytelling, songs and poetry. Doors open from 7.30pm to 10pm at Verbal.

This month we’re delighted to welcome special guest, Kate Murphy. A storyteller and poet from Portrush.

Open to all. Come along to listen, or join in if you’ve a story, song or poem of your own to share.

Free event. No booking needed. Just turn up.

Foyle Yarnspinners runs on the second Monday of every month.

For more info: 078 4156 0742

4,128 people. One shared belief: that young people deserve the tools to look after their mental health.Across all our pa...
03/06/2026

4,128 people. One shared belief: that young people deserve the tools to look after their mental health.

Across all our partners, PEACE of Mind has now reached over four thousand participants. Young people, families and communities right across Northern Ireland and the border counties.

Behind that number is a partnership that makes it all possible. Verbal, Cedar, Inspire and The Open University, each bringing their own expertise in storytelling, inclusion, mental health and research to empower young minds and build resilience.
Want to find out how to get involved? Swipe to see the contact details for each of our partner teams and reach out. We would love to hear from you.

This cross-community initiative is proudly funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Week 3 of PEACE of Mind covers stress and worry.The goal isn’t to never feel stressed. It’s to give young people the awa...
02/06/2026

Week 3 of PEACE of Mind covers stress and worry.

The goal isn’t to never feel stressed. It’s to give young people the awareness on how to handle it when it shows up.
 
PEACE of Mind is a free 6-week applied storytelling programme for secondary schools in Northern Ireland and the border counties.
Know a school that could use this? Share this with them!
 
This cross-community initiative is proudly funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
 
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Here are the Year 1 results for Inside Stories, an applied storytelling programme supporting the wellbeing of people in ...
02/06/2026

Here are the Year 1 results for Inside Stories, an applied storytelling programme supporting the wellbeing of people in custody across Northern Ireland. Participants reported real shifts in wellbeing, resilience, and hope.

02/06/2026

Walled City Alive presents a programme of animation, arts and culture taking place throughout June. The programme includes music, dance, storytelling and hands-on creative activity, encouraging locals..

Celebrating Heritage Month 2026 alongside the rest of the city, bringing the Walled City to life this June.In the Verbal...
01/06/2026

Celebrating Heritage Month 2026 alongside the rest of the city, bringing the Walled City to life this June.

In the Verbal reception hall is a showcase of the building’s heritage. Spanning its origin as the First Derry National School and later its early beginnings as the office of the Verbal.

Discover deep cultural history, Queen Anne Revival Style architecture and backstories to the various art pieces commissioned by Verbal throughout the building.

Our showcase will be playing everyday this June.

Visitors and locals welcome.

👉 For the full programme visit visitderry.com

Visit Derry Derry City & Strabane District Council The Honourable The Irish Society

Every story in PEACE of Mind starts long before we walk into a classroom.Our writers and trainers work together to build...
27/05/2026

Every story in PEACE of Mind starts long before we walk into a classroom.

Our writers and trainers work together to build stories from the ground up. Researching our real experiences, shaping narratives that feel authentic to young people, and testing every applied storytelling session before it reaches a single student.

Psychology-informed, co-produced and delivered with care.

Know a school who could use a free well being programme like this? Send this to them

This cross-community initiative is proudly funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Address

Stable Lane And Mall Wall, Bishop Street Within
Londonderry
BT486PU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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