Testimonials for B.E.A.M
I have recently worked with the staff at the B.E.A.M Centre on a Civic Pride programme which was developed and delivered with both local primary school children and adults within different communities.
At every stage throughout this programme the staff at the B.E.A.M Centre kept the Council informed of how the programme was developing.
To conclude this programme the B.E.A.M Centre worked tirelessly with the primary school children to deliver a drama performance on community pride which was of a very high standard. They also produced a DVD and information booklet on the civic pride programme which was again of a very high quality.
The process of how the B.E.A.M Centre delivered this programme is now seen as a model of good practice within the Council and we are already planning to work with the B.E.A.M Centre on other programmes in the near future.
I would have no hestitation in recommending the B.E.A.M Centre to other organisations.
Martin Connell
Good Relations Support Worker
Armagh City & District Council
"Just to record the appreciation of the participating students and staff of the four cluster schools regarding the professionalism, enthusiasm and ultimately successful deliverance of the showcase performance "Lets Perform Together". The experiences, development and enhancement of skills augmented by the measurable enthusiasm evidenced in participating students was largely as a result of the tuition and direction given by the B.E.A.M tutors. A sincere thank-you from all the schools involved"
Damien Barton
St Patrick's College Dungannon
"As part of out extended schools programme a cluster group of schools consisting of St. Malachy's P.S. Ballymoyer, Keady Primary School, St. Michael's P.S. Clady and St. Francis of Assisi P.S. Keady presented a dramatisation of Anti Bullying in Armagh City Hotel. B.E.A.M. worked with the pupils of all four schools enabling the children to understand the horror of bullying in all its forms.
The programme was presented through Music/Song/Drama format.
I compliment B.E.A.M. for their professionalism and expertise in how this issue was addressed. The pupils learned a lot and enjoyed working with the personnel from B.E.A.M. Thank you all very much"
Bernard Kennedy
Principal
"The staff at the B.E.A.M centre delivered a very professional level of service to us when we needed it most – They proved to be an extremely efficient and cost effective event management company, even when we pushed them to the limits! - The event was the most successful one to date"
Brian MacAuley
Dungannon Enterprise Centre
"The Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council's Race Relations Project was delighted to work alongside with BEAM to produce a promotional DVD for our Independent Reporting Scheme for Racist Incidents and Racial Discrimination. It is motivating to see a social economy production company with such a professional and quality assurance approach and focus on customer satisfaction"
Ligia Parizzi
Anti-Racism Officer
Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council
"Bardic Educational Arts and Media (B.E.A.M) put together an innovative, inter-active and fun programme which we felt would best get across the impact that ASB can have on young people, their peers and the wider community. BEAM in addition to devising and delivering the programme also actively involved themselves in relation to selling the benefits of the project to schools in the Armagh Council area. In total they delivered 9 inter-active workshops involving some 350 young people.
I have found BEAM to be a thoroughly professional, pro-active and enthusiastic organization who delivered this project to an extremely high standard. The evaluation from both pupils and staff clearly showed that the young people who participated in the workshops were much more aware of the consequences of becoming involved in Anti-social behaviour. The partnership would have absolutely no problems in recommending BEAM to other agencies in relation to project delivery."
John Doyle
Community Safety Manager
Armagh Community Safety Partnership
"B.E.A.M facilitated open discussions in a safe and secure environment for a group of young people who had experienced the care system. They used various mediums within the arts including drama and film production to explore their feelings and thoughts of the care system. This type of delivery enhanced the young people's ability to convey key messages in the role of education and training of social workers.
The film produced is now used as a training tool, and the end product has fulfilled more than our expectations. It is valued by a broad range of multi professionals in raising standard of care and good practice."
Kate Mooney
Training Consultant
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
The Bee Safe Project was introduced to the B.E.A.M Centre who crafted an incredibly catchy, memorable song for use at the Bee Safe event. The lyrics are extremely relevant (and very clever) and the girls who came along to teach our pupils were full of bounce and energy. The kids loved this aspect of the programme – it really helped to underpin our safety message and meant that each session finished on a ‘high’. Everyone at B.E.A.M seems to be unfailingly cheerful, imaginative and inventive and we can’t wait to roll out our new ‘anthem’ across the rest of the Bee Safe events. A big thank you to everyone involved – I can’t recommend you highly enough! I wish you every success in your future endeavours.
Stephanie McVicker
Bee Safe Regional Project Officer