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Martin Cameron and Laura Breen, based in Randalstown, studied Jewellery and Silversmithing at the University of Ulster in Belfast and graduated together in 2014 ...

We get a lot of opportunity here in Northern Ireland from the Arts Council and people should really avail of their help as well." We're very privileged to have this as a job," Laura said. We pitched the idea to them and a couple of days before she arrived, they came to collect the brooch, then we found out it was Princess Anne." Laura said: "We knew starting out this was going to be hard. There's a lot of skilled courses you can do, especially over in London." We got a lot of really positive feedback from everyone," Laura added. We often go to the Ulster Musuem to get our inspiration as well." Goldsmiths is probably the most prestigious organisation there is in the jewellery industry in the UK, which makes this quite a big deal. Martin said: "It was quite a big deal for us to be involved in the SHINE programme, as we were only one of nine UK designers to be chosen for that. The pair find their influences in the landscape of Northern Ireland, and take pride in being able to create unique pieces of art jewellery. After graduating, Martin began to work for another jewellers, while Laura spent a few years travelling. "It was a bit of a shock for us but it was brilliant," Laura said.

"Every human has a rich life worth hearing about, though very few have the support or confidence to ever publish their story."

His work is currently on show in the University of Atypical Gallery on Royal Avenue. His book is filled with rich anecdotes from the late 1960s onward through the eyes of a curious and imaginative individual. Susan said: "Every human has a rich life worth hearing about, though very few have the support or confidence to ever publish their life story. Larry began taking art classes 15 years ago and has continued to develop and grow as an artist. Susan then edited the non-linear autobiography into an order with rhythm. He was the first learning disabled artist to receive a major award from us. 'My Life with Them' will be launched on Sunday, October 9 th at the University of Atypical Gallery as part of the Bounce Festival and the book will be on sale in the gallery or by sending a request by email to "As I’ve got to know Larry, I’ve come to realise just how unique, engaging, creative and inspiring an individual he really is. Larry is certainly not lacking in confidence, but the support of the Chris Ledger award has made it possible to design, publish and launch his life story and fulfil his dream." Larry is a magnificent example of how the arts can have a fundamental and positive impact on the quality our lives and on our personal ambitions.” 'My Life with Them' is the story of Larry’s life and his relationships with the people who are important to him. The book is illustrated with a selection of his own drawings as well as remarkable analogue photographs collected by Larry through the years.

"Part of our company's ethos is to broaden and deepen engagement of the arts by overcoming barriers to arts participation"

Work from here is of the same calibre as our neighbours but it rarely gets to leave this corner. Per capita we are still the lowest across England, Wales, Scotland and a long way off Republic of Ireland and most of Europe. Ben continued: "Greater support from the government in other ways would also be appreciated. Claire explained: "Part of our company’s ethos is to broaden and deepen engagement of the arts by overcoming barriers to arts participation. Ben said: "The Gap Year is a new play written by Clare and directed by me. We need to look outwards with our work, there’s companies doing great work in this way but we need greater support on a political level to going further afield." But the story is about three women in their 60s who take a gap year around Ireland. We managed to keep bring performances to those cherished audiences over the past two years." So Clare has put these women centre stage and in the spotlight, literally. Alongside theatre work, the duo are dedicated to connecting with the community around them. We bring nostalgia-inspired performances to care homes, sheltered housing, supported living across NI. In the spirit of involving all ages in the arts, the pair's latest play, The Gap Year aims to bring the theatre to older audiences.

Police are investigating allegations that a child staying at a mental health unit was assaulted. It has been alleged that the child was punched and kicked by a ...

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