May 2017
CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
The purpose of the reading was to raise the profile of the Association, and to fundraise for a worthy charity. It had been decided to invite donations for a homeless charity, the Simon Community Northern Ireland, and over £200 was raised. Dr John Curran, CANI Convenor, brought Book 12 to a close at approximately 6.30pm after more than nine hours of continuous reading. Feedback has been received from many sources, and it’s clear that CANI achieved its goal. In response to requests from our friends, members and supporters, the CANI Board is in the process of organising a second public reading: this time in the welcome
area of the Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, on Saturday, June 17. We will read Homer’s Odyssey, commencing at 10am, and 10-minute reading slots are available for reservation. Readers who are unable to attend in person are invited to contact us about either providing a video which can be broadcast on the day or contributing via Skype. Donations will be accepted for Macmillan Cancer Support. Potential readers are invited to contact me as soon as possible to reserve their slot (helenmcveigh@gmail.com). Helen McVeigh
Photos courtesy of Helen McVeigh
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