Emerald LENS CIC

22/05/2026

Some more snaps of Rosarie and Lydia enjoying a chat with Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly. We had great craic on table 9! 💚

Thanks for the photos 📸

21/05/2026

Rosarie and Lydia had the pleasure of meeting Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland.

A beautiful reception was held at hosted by and . Lovely to see familiar faces and meet some new friends too! Lots of chats in and about gaeilge, and it was heartening to hear mention of the importance of capturing the stories of women of Irish heritage in the diaspora from the President.

Go raibh maith agat for the warm welcome Leeds!

14/05/2026

Smiley happy faces! Sums up this group well, it has been an eventful five weeks and the group have created some beautiful work. It has been a pleasure to get to know each other and share our stories.

We will be back in Leeds in two weeks for our FINAL cohort of sessions for the St Brigid's Arms. If you want to get involved get signed up!

With thanks to for making these sessions possible, and for hosting us!

07/05/2026

What a talented group we have in Leeds! This week we filmed and recorded (thanks to Katie McKeever!) the group performing the song we have written and learnt exploring our Irishness. Phew! A whirlwind of a session, it will be great to finish up this coming Tuesday with a relaxing final session.

Huge thanks to for her support with this group!

Many thanks also to for making these sessions possible and for hosting.

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Another cracking session with this week! Our talented group brought ideas together and wrote a beautiful song 💚

We can't wait to practice, hone, and record this gorg piece of music.

With thanks to for making these sessions possible and for hosting.

25/04/2026

✨ Her Space, Her Voice ✨

Join us this Sunday, 26th April at 3PM at The Stretford Public Hall for a creative takeover you don’t want to miss!

This is your invitation to step in, stand out, and take up space. Expect connection, creative expression and community.

🎨 Dress in your something that makes you feel powerful and confident
🤝 Connect and build community
🔥 Reclaim your space

Open to all—come as you are, bring your voice, and leave feeling connected. Let’s take up space, side by side. Refreshments served after at the hall

23/04/2026

💥 Another powerful session last night at the Stretford Public Hall as part of Her Space, Her Voice Project- women coming together to creatively take up space. Song writing, singing, movement, slogan wellies and more

🪧Only one creative session left so join us in at the The Stretford Public Hall this Friday 24th April from 7pm-9pm

🎟️Book your free tickets via Eventbrite - find the link in Emerald LENS bio

Come along, get involved, and be part of it.
Suitable for 13+

📅Then join us on Sunday 26th April at 3pm at Stretford Public Hall for a fun, bold creative takeover with action! This event is open to everyone! Come and take up space

22/04/2026

We had a really powerful first session with last night. It was great to have an introduction into the history of ballads and start working on using our voices collectively to convey our stories.

With thanks to for making this work possible and for hosting us.

16/04/2026

💥 Great session last night at the Stretford Public Hall as part of Her Space, Her Voice Project- women coming together to creatively take up space.

🪧 There are still more sessions, so join us at The Stretford Public Hall.

🎟️Book your free tickets via Eventbrite - find the link in Emerald LENS bio

📆 upcoming Sessions include:

Two exploring movement & dance
Friday 17th April 7pm-9pm
Friday 24th April 7pm-9pm

And one more session focused on singing and protest chants

Wednesday 22nd April 7pm-9pm

Come along, get involved, and be part of it.
Suitable for 13+, accompanied by an adult

📅Then join us on Sunday 26th April at 3pm at Stretford Public Hall for a fun, bold creative takeover with action! This event is open to everyone!