<p> Rural Arts & Culture Workshops</p><p>GROW South Antrim, in partnership with the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) are organising 2 Arts and Culture workshops in Summer 2014. Applications are open to all young people aged 14-17 (at date of travel) who live, or have a significant interest in a rural* area of Antrim, Newtownabbey or Carrickfergus Council areas. Applications can be submitted by members and non-members of YFCU.</p><p>*Rural areas includes the villages of Ballynure, Ballyrobert, Doagh, Burnside/Cogry, Crumlin, Templepatrick, Parkgate, Toomebridge, Whitehead and smaller rural settlements and open countryside. It excludes the towns of Antrim, Ballyclare, Carrickfergus, Randalstown, Greenisland urban area and Newtownabbey urban area including Glengormley. Further details and maps can be provided by the GROW office.</p><p>Visit Details Dates (inclusive of Cost per Country Theme travel)* participant</p><p>Estonia Dance 21st – 27th July 2014 £200</p><p>Northern Ireland Music 4th – 9th August 2014 £100 * Whilst we don’t expect they will, dates noted above are subject to change.</p><p>Each visit will bring together participants from France, Finland, Estonia and Northern Ireland. As well as daily workshops, and practical activities, you will have a chance for some sight seeing with excursions to tourist attractions in the locality.</p><p>The cost per participant will include all travel, accommodation, food and workshops. If you are interested please complete the attached form and return it to GROW South Antrim, Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way Antrim BT41 2UB or [email protected] by 12noon on Friday 28th February 2014. Application Form - Rural Arts & Culture Workshops</p><p>THIS FORM SHOULD BE FULLY COMPLETED IN HANDWRITING OR TYPESCRIPT AND MUST REACH: GROW South Antrim, Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB or [email protected] by 12noon on Friday 28 th February 2014</p><p>First Name: Surname:</p><p>Address: Postcode:</p><p>Telephone: Mobile:</p><p>Age: Date of Birth:</p><p>E-mail address: If selected do you agree to attend all preparation sessions: YES / NO</p><p>Which Visit would you like to participate in If member of YFCU please provide; Estonia N. Ireland Both/Either Membership no: Club:</p><p>Do you live in a rural area of Antrim, Carrickfergus or Newtownabbey Borough Council? If no, please describe your interest in the rural area of one or more of these councils.</p><p>Do you belong to any club or organisation? If Yes how do you believe that you benefit from your membership:</p><p>Do you speak any other language? If so what language(s)? </p><p>Name any countries that you have visited: Give a brief outline of what you are currently doing at school, college or work:</p><p>Give an explanation of what skills and attributes you would bring to the visit. Please include details of any dance experience or musical instruments that you play and your current standard/grade if applicable.</p><p>Give details of your interest in the theme for your chosen visit.</p><p>Give details of your interests and hobbies:</p><p>Do you suffer from any physical disability or known allergy or disorder? If YES please give full details below (please note this will not impact on your application but will allow us to make arrangements tailored to your needs.)</p><p>I confirm that the above details are accurate. If selected I agree to attend all preparation and information sessions</p><p>Signature: ______Date: ______</p><p>Please note applications cannot be accepted unless the section below is completed. Consent by adult with parental responsibility</p><p>I am aware that the above is applying to participate in the Rural Arts & Culture Workshops in Summer 2014. I understand that this is an initial application and that further information and parental consent will be required if a place is offered. (Parents will also be asked to forward the cost of the visit to GROW South Antrim if places are offered).</p><p>Signature: ______Date: ______</p><p>Applications can be printed, signed and either scanned and emailed to [email protected] or posted/ delivered to GROW South Antrim, Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB by 12noon on Friday 28th February 2014. We anticipate that applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted for interview by 5th March. Interviews will be held on Monday 10th and Thursday 13th March in the evening time.</p>