The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh was guest of honour at the first of two ‘Rhymes in the Park’ events at Clooney on Thursday morning last when he was joined by over 30 parents/carers and toddlers. Delivering rhymes, games, art and seed planting activities, and with a playful musical element, this first preschool session was a fun and creative way to engage the tots, using familiar English rhymes and songs, as well as learning about colours, local animal and plant species, and even circus skills. The session, presented by ‘Waterside Together’ in collaboration with An Culturlann and Clooney Community Centre was primarily through English but with a small focus on Ulster Scots and Irish. Thursday’s project was supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and funded under the theme of Community Regeneration and Transformation, and it is also funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan. RHYMES IN THE PARK. . . .The Mayor Ruairi McHugh pictured at Clooney Play Park on Thursday for the first of two 'Rhymes in the Park' events. Included are toddlers and their parents/guardians, organisers and facilitators. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT

placeholder image — The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh was guest of honour at the first of two ‘Rhymes in the Park’ events at Clooney on Thursday morning last when he was joined by over 30 parents/carers and toddlers. Delivering rhymes, games, art and seed planting activities, and with a playful musical element, this first preschool session was a fun and creative way to engage the tots, using familiar English rhymes and songs, as well as learning about colours, local animal and plant species, and even circus skills. The session, presented by ‘Waterside Together’ in collaboration with An Culturlann and Clooney Community Centre was primarily through English but with a small focus on Ulster Scots and Irish. Thursday’s project was supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and funded under the theme of Community Regeneration and Transformation, and it is also funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan. RHYMES IN THE PARK. . . .The Mayor Ruairi McHugh pictured at Clooney Play Park on Thursday for the first of two 'Rhymes in the Park' events. Included are toddlers and their parents/guardians, organisers and facilitators. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT

IN PICTURES: Derry ‘Rhymes in the Park’ a great success despite weather

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Published 10th Jun 2025, 11:33 GMT

The session, presented by ‘Waterside Together’ was primarily through English but with a small focus on Ulster Scots and Irish

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SMILE!. . . This young lady showing off her prowess with the rings on Thursday.

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FOREVER BLOWING BUBBLES. . . Amazed to see such large balloons on Thursday.

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Two young budding artists show off their artistic skills at Thursday's 'Rhymes in the Park' event at Clooney.

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We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY For more information scan the QR code below.

IN PICTURES: Derry ‘Rhymes in the Park’ a great success despite weather

The session, presented by ‘Waterside Together’ was primarily through English but with a small focus on Ulster Scots and Irish

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