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Otago Daily Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Record-high number of entries
Otago Art Society council member Tash Hurst makes an adjustment to a wall of vibrant art works, part of the society's 149th annual members' exhibition, which will be open to the public from Saturday. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD Otago Art Society members responded with enthusiasm to the society's 149th annual exhibition, submitting a record 180 entries to the showcase, including paintings, ceramics, fabric art and more. Society council members Tash and Peter Hurst are delighted with the efforts of the artists and of curator Jenny Longstaff, who led the team that hung the exhibition last week. "The exhibition is looking fantastic, and takes up all four of the society galleries — it is a really impressive collection of art works. "It is exciting to have such a positive response to the society's longest-running exhibition," Mrs Hurst said. The 180 entries showed that the OAS annual exhibition remained as popular as ever among artists working in a broad range of styles, with seven different awards up for grabs, including a $1500 Youth Award. Other award categories include the Rona Dyer Cup for printmaking ($500), the Roy Dickison Trophy for "Heart of the South" ($500), the Mollie & John Pledger Art Award ($500), the John H Pledger Drawing Award ($500), the Francis Nicholls Landscape Award ($500), and the Hughs Family Trust Award for excellence in any medium ($1000). Last week, the show's judges — printmaker Manu Berry and Dunedin School of Art principal lecturer in sculpture Michele Beevors — made their selections and will announce the category winners at the exhibition opening on Friday. The exhibition will open to the public on Saturday and continue until August 2. Mrs Hurst said the Otago Art Society was having a very busy year, with the national Cleveland Art Awards proving a major attraction as well as ongoing shows and events. "We have a series of winter workshops coming up and lots of activities on-site, which is a great way to bring our artist community together," she said. Alongside its programme, the society also regularly hired out individual galleries for artists wanting to present solo exhibitions. This was proving very popular, and was booked out until June next year, she said.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- The Hindu
Entries invited from Children and Youth for Bravery Award
The Karnataka State Council for Child Welfare (KSCCW) has invited nominations for its Bravery Awards. Children aged 6 to 18 years are eligible for the Child Award, while youth aged 18 to 24 can apply for the Youth Award. The awards recognise individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage and performed brave deeds. Applications are available at the KSCCW office at Shishuraksha in Jayamahal. The deadline for submission is July 31. For more information, interested candidates can contact the office at 080-22925898.
RTÉ News
30-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Go Purple Day events to raise awareness of domestic violence
Events are taking place across the country to mark Go Purple Day, the national domestic violence awareness day organised by An Garda Síochána in partnership with local refuges and support services. The initiative was first organised in 2020 by community garda Stacey Looby, who was stationed at Navan Garda Station in Co Meath at the time but is now based in Athlone, to help strengthen community partnerships between domestic abuse services and gardaí. Members of the public, as well as garda personnel, are being encouraged to show their support by wearing something purple. Meanwhile, Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services is marking the day by recognising the efforts of local people and community groups who have supported survivors and challenged domestic violence. The organisation has said its community champion awards are presented on Go Purple Day each year to mark the action taken by members of the community to "support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence" in Co Meath. This is the first year that the charity's awards have been developed into three distinct categories: Organisation, Individual, and Youth (16-25 year olds). Credit Union Plus will be presented with this year's Organisation Award for partnering with Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services over many years, raising funds and opening a dedicated account for the charity. Aoife Bradley has been awarded the Individual Award for her role during Covid-19 to ensure funds were raised by local businesses to keep critical refuge and support services open during lockdowns. Meanwhile, the Youth Award will go to fifth year student at Coláiste De Lacy in Ashbourne, Christina Cullen who created a successful campaign titled 'Gifting Joy at Christmas', where members of the community could gift a new toy to children staying in refuge. Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services CEO Frances Haworth said Go Purple Day marks the perfect opportunity to recognise the support the charity has received from the three award-winners. Ms Haworth said: "We know that domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a whole of society problem that requires a whole of society response. "These awards recognise the efforts of community members who are starting conversations, reducing stigma in their everyday actions to support survivors. "Today we take this opportunity to celebrate Credit Union Plus, Aoife and Christina for their dedication and commitment to making Meath a safer and more equal place." Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services provided emergency refuge accommodation to 196 women and children last year, up from 185 in 2023 and nearly double the 131 accommodated in 2022. However, last year, it was unable to accommodate 429 women experiencing domestic violence and their children such was the level of demand for its services. Meanwhile, in 2024, An Garda Síochána received in excess of 65,000 domestic abuse related contacts. The force has said that the investigation and prosecution of offenders in the area of domestic and sexual abuse remains an "absolute priority".
RTÉ News
30-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Events to take place to mark Go Purple Day
Events will take place across the country to mark Go Purple Day, the national domestic violence awareness day organised by An Garda Síochána in partnership with local refuges and support services. The initiative was first organised in 2020 by community garda Stacey Looby, who was stationed at Navan Garda Station in Co Meath at the time but is now based in Athlone, to help strengthen community partnerships between domestic abuse services and gardaí. Members of the public, as well as garda personnel, are being encouraged to show their support by wearing something purple. Meanwhile, Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services will mark the day by recognising the efforts of local people and community groups who have supported survivors and challenged domestic violence. The organisation has said its community champion awards are presented on Go Purple Day each year to mark the action taken by members of the community to "support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence" in Co Meath. This is the first year that the charity's awards have been developed into three distinct categories: Organisation, Individual, and Youth (16-25 year olds). Credit Union Plus will be presented with this year's Organisation Award for partnering with Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services over many years, raising funds and opening a dedicated account for the charity. Aoife Bradley has been awarded the Individual Award for her role during Covid-19 to ensure funds were raised by local businesses to keep critical refuge and support services open during lockdowns. Meanwhile, the Youth Award will go to fifth year student at Coláiste De Lacy in Ashbourne, Christina Cullen who created a successful campaign titled 'Gifting Joy at Christmas', where members of the community could gift a new toy to children staying in refuge. Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services CEO Frances Haworth has said Go Purple Day marks the perfect opportunity to recognise the support the charity has received from the three award-winners. Ms Haworth said: "We know that domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a whole of society problem that requires a whole of society response. "These awards recognise the efforts of community members who are starting conversations, reducing stigma in their everyday actions to support survivors. "Today we take this opportunity to celebrate Credit Union Plus, Aoife and Christina for their dedication and commitment to making Meath a safer and more equal place." Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services provided emergency refuge accommodation to 196 women and children last year, up from 185 in 2023 and nearly double the 131 accommodated in 2022. However, last year, it was unable to accommodate 429 women experiencing domestic violence and their children such was the level of demand for its services. Meanwhile, in 2024, An Garda Síochána received in excess of 65,000 domestic abuse related contacts. The force has said that the investigation and prosecution of offenders in the area of domestic and sexual abuse remains an "absolute priority".
RTÉ News
30-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Events to take place across Ireland to mark Go Purple Day
Events will take place across the country today to mark Go Purple Day, the national domestic violence awareness day organised by An Garda Síochána in partnership with local refuges and support services. The initiative was first organised in 2020 by community garda Stacey Looby, who was stationed at Navan Garda Station in Co Meath at the time but is now based in Athlone, to help strengthen community partnerships between domestic abuse services and An Garda Síochána. Members of the public as well as garda personnel across the country are being encouraged to show their support today by wearing something purple. Meanwhile, Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services will mark the day by recognising the efforts of local people and community groups who have supported survivors and challenged domestic violence. The organisation has said its community champion awards are presented on Go Purple Day each year to mark the action taken by members of the community to "support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence" in Co Meath. This is the first year that the charity's awards have been developed into three distinct categories: Organisation, Individual, and Youth (16-25 year olds). Credit Union Plus will be presented with this year's Organisation Award for partnering with Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services over many years, raising funds and opening a dedicated account for the charity. Aoife Bradley has been awarded the Individual Award for her role during Covid-19 to ensure funds were raised by local businesses to keep critical refuge and support services open during lockdowns. Meanwhile, the Youth Award will go to fifth year student at Coláiste De Lacy in Ashbourne, Christina Cullen who created a successful campaign titled 'Gifting Joy at Christmas', where members of the community could gift a new toy to children staying in refuge. Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services CEO Frances Haworth has said Go Purple Day marks the perfect opportunity to recognise the support the charity has received from the three award-winners. Ms Haworth said: "We know that domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a whole of society problem that requires a whole of society response. "These awards recognise the efforts of community members who are starting conversations, reducing stigma in their everyday actions to support survivors. "Today we take this opportunity to celebrate Credit Union Plus, Aoife and Christina for their dedication and commitment to making Meath a safer and more equal place." Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services provided emergency refuge accommodation to 196 women and children last year, up from 185 in 2023 and nearly double the 131 accommodated in 2022. However, last year, it was unable to accommodate 429 women experiencing domestic violence and their children such was the level of demand for its services. Meanwhile, in 2024, An Garda Síochána received in excess of 65,000 domestic abuse related contacts. The force has said that the investigation and prosecution of offenders in the area of domestic and sexual abuse remains an "absolute priority".
