Programme for Thursday 7th April and Friday 8th ... - Cork City Council

THURSDAY 7 APRIL10am –12Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, College ofFurther Education, Tramore RoadWatch Drama for Life:a short film made by Padraig Trehy exploring drama’srole in lifelong learning, continuously screened.See an Exhibition of Traditional Basket Types, witharchival photographs, includes baskets on loan from theNational Heritage Collection and locally made examples.Try your hand at computers11amInformation Meeting on AccessCourse at CSN- All welcome.Are you unemployed, or would you like to retrain orupgrade your skills? Find out about the Short TermAccess Course, starting in mid-May for five weeks.Subjects may include: Business Administration, BusinessCalculations, Computers, Communications, Drawing,Design, Garden Design, Health Related Fitness,Sociology, Tourism, Art. Also, display of work byparticipants in the current access course– including landscape and heritage.Further information from Mary Scriven - 496 102010am- 1pm;2pm- 5.30pmMayfield LibraryFriends for LifeWork by children from seven local schools: Scoil MhuireBanríon; Scoil Eoin Aspal; Mayfield Community School;St Patrick’s Boys, Girls and Infant Schools; St Patrick’sGirls Secondary School, on the theme of friendship.Continues until April 12. Organised by the MayfieldEducation Action Group.Contact Catherine O’Connor Home School Scoil MhuireBanríon, Mayfield 087 626 1432 –10am-12;2-4pmThe Centre for the Unemployed,North Main StreetOpen Day – with an introduction to leisure classesand computer facilities, all welcome. Tel. 427587610am – 2pmChurchfield AvenueChurchfield Education NetworkOpen Morning & Art Trail 10am-1pm Open Morningat the Educational and Rights Resource Centre, 5Churchfield Avenue, with information on learningopportunities. 1-2 pm Lunchtime reading by localcreative writing groupArt Trail in the Park Display of arts, crafts and creativewriting around the Jerry O’Sullivan Park, Bakers Roadend. (If weather bad - in the Centre). Free refreshmentsprovided. Further information: Anne Williamson at theResource Centre 430 796910am – 5.30pm Central Library, Grand ParadeCity Education NetworkArt exhibition of work by the Retired People’s NetworkNoon – An introduction to the resources of theReference Library and Local Studies Department10-12 Lecture Theatre,Coláiste Stiofáin NaofaSeminar on the educational aspectsof the new Disability BillOrganised by the Disability Education Network, primarilyaimed at organisations providing education for peoplewith disabilities, but all welcome. Speakers Alison Ryan,Disability Federation of Ireland, Donie O’Leary, Cork CityPartnership. Further information: Catherine Dullaghan,Cheshire Home 4822192 ext 14210am – 2pmQDS, COPE Foundation, Vicars RoadTogher/Ballyphehane CommunityEducation Network celebratesLearning through fun and gameswith pupils from: Maria Assumpta Primary,Ballyphehane Secondary, Ballyphehane Gaelscoil & ScoilRealt na Maidine (Morning Star) National, Greenmountand South Parish schools, Togher girls’ and boys’ primaryschools. They demonstrate old games some children maynot have played before, eg hop scotch and elastics. Easyto learn and very enjoyable, good for coordination, andfor learning counting and rhyming. Adults encouraged tojoin in. Maura O’ Brien of the Cork Older Women’sNetwork will remind us of games we may have forgotten.Learning through Music and Dance with groupsranging in age from the very young to the older adult:The Cope Foundation Choir; Irish Dancing – Scoil Realtna Maidine (Morning Star) pupils; Salsa Dancing –Ballyphehane Home School Links/CDP; The Choir ofBallyphehane Secondary School; Drumming & Dance -Togher Family Centre; Line Dancing – Togher HomeSchool Links Group; Older People and Dance –Ballyphehane Network of Older People.Information StandsExplore the range of learning opportunities available,including Computers, Childcare, Arts & Crafts, Painting,Upholstery, Woodturning, Fabric Printing, Gardening,Dance Classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, Personal Development,Family Learning, Literacy, Basic English, HolisticTherapies, Group Work & Communication, Painting,Flower Arranging, Social Studies, Craft & HomeDecorating, and many more.Arts and Crafts Stand displaying range of itemsmade during classes including paintings, crochetand needlework, wood turning, upholstery, mirrorand glass work.THURSDAY 7 APRILLearning through growing – gardening for beginners:Practical gardening workshop with Pat Tuite.Groups involved: Home/ School Links Ballyphehane,Greenmount, South Parish, Deerpark ,Togher;Ballyphehane/ Togher CDP; Cope Foundation Stand;Read Write Now Literacy; Togher Family CentreHosted by QDS, Quality Developmental Services, COPEFoundation, with free refreshments.Tel: Siobhan O’Dowd, Ballyphehane-TogherCDP 431 9085 Or Niamh Buckley, QDS 496 434410.45-1pmMeelagh Centre, Mahon PointAll WelcomeEveryone is invited to the recently opened MeelaghTraveller Community Centre. You can take part in classesin various arts and crafts, and learn aboutaromatherapy, head massage, and the use of oils. Visitthe Barrel Top traditional wagon– see separate panel.Details: Sandra Brett 435 759512 – 1.30pm The Glen Resource & Sports CentreLearning through FunCome and join in Maths and Literacy games, andenhance your child’s level of success in school, withMags Coffey – Home School Links – 087 23001841-2.30pmAuditorium, St John’s Central College,Sawmill StreetMaking reading accessibleWorkshop presented by the City ofCork VEC Adult Literacy Scheme,with guest speaker GarethO’Callaghan of RTE’s 2FM. A verypopular broadcaster, Gareth is alsothe author of three novels and thebestselling autobiography A DayCalled Hope: A Personal JourneyBeyond Depression. He has writtentwo books in the Open Door series,published by New Island Press,aimed at adult learners of reading. The event alsofeatures a performance by community drama group,Snippets.Further information: Ciaran Lynch 086 60871111.30 – 2.30 Blackpool Shopping CentreInteractive Set DancingThe girls from St Brendan’s National School invite you,not just to watch them set dancing, but also to join inand have some fun.Details from Sr Goretti 4504 8772pmLee FieldsRowing in currachsCome along and watch young people rowing in currachsthey have built themselves. Since 1993 Meitheal Mara(“workers of the sea”) has run courses in traditionalboatbuilding and rowing, produced currachs for sale,and carried out preservation work in museums.Tel 431 6813 www.mmara.com2pmHalf Moon Theatre, Cork Opera HouseNew Cork playCorkonian Cónal Creedon’s new play is about an antiherowho can’t confront his past. We meet him trawlingthe city, looking for an early morning pub in search of a‘cure.’ But fate takes a hand, and French Church Streetbecomes his ‘road to Damascus.’ After the lunchtimeperformance of his play, Cónal gives an informal talk onthe why, what, when, where and how of The Cure,admission free. The first ten callers to Cork Opera Housebox office (427 0022) get a free ticket to the 1:10performance.2-4pmCrawford Municipal Art Gallery,Emmet PlaceTour and WorkshopJoin an exploration and guided tour of the gallery'spermanent collection, followed by a slide presentationand short workshop. No previous experience necessary,but booking essential as numbers limited to 20. Moreinformation and bookings, contact Anne Boddaert orUna Quigley: T: 4907857; E: anneboddaert@eircom.net6.30 – 8pm Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore RoadOpen Evening atColáiste Stiofáin NaofaCollege of Further EducationDrop in and find out about the evening and part-timecourses at the college – including Floristry,Photography, Design, Jewellery Making, Drama.Visit the crecheHear an Introductory Talk about Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa’sChildcare Courses at 7pm

THURSDAY 7 APRIL7- 9 pm CIT Crawford College of Art & DesignExhibition and Information SessionExhibition of work by students attending adult educationclasses, continues until Saturday.Information session on Adult Education courses and onthe Summer School (August 22- 26) from 7.45-8.45 with atalk on Art Therapy and its role by by Ed Kuczaj, CourseLeader, at 8.15. Further Information: 496 67777.15-9pmPegasus Suite, Clarion Hotel,Lapps QuaySeminar on Lifelong Learning & AccessThe National Office for Equity of Access to HigherEducation, HEA, in association with the City of Cork VECCommunity Education Forum present the national launchof a DVD on the rationale for equity of access to highereducation in Ireland, as part of an open seminar– all welcome.Speakers: Dr Mary-Liz Trant, Head of National AccessOffice, HEA; Dr Aine Hyland, Vice President UCC, ChairNational Committee on Educational Disadvantage;Richard Langford, CEO City of Cork VEC. Seminarchaired by Liz Buttimer,Co-ordinator Mayfield CommunityAdult Learning Project and Community EducationRepresentative on the Cork - City of Learning SteeringGroup. Further information: Denis Barrett 431 50527.30pmSunday’s Well Boys’ National SchoolAwards Ceremony for Adult LearnersParents and other adults from the locality who havecompleted a computer course in the school celebratetheir achievement – all welcome.Details from Jim Reilly 087 28080717.30pmCentral Library, Grand ParadeOpen EveningDiscover help available for anyone experiencingdifficulties with reading or writing.(City Education Network)FRIDAY 8 APRIL9am – 12.30VEC Centre of Further Education,Dean StreetIn the Footsteps of St. FinbarrEnjoy an open morning – see Thursday for details.9am-5pmFAS Sullivan's QuayCareer & Training OptionsDrop into the downtown office and find out about theservices and courses run by FAS, as well as gettingcareer guidance.9am – 5.30pmUCC Centre for Adult ContinuingEducation, The Laurels, Western Rd.New GuidePick up the 2005/2006 Guide to Lifelong Learning anddiscuss with staff any aspect of returning to education.Tel: 021-490 4708 or 021-490 47099.30- 1.30; Alliance Francaise, Mary Street2.30-4.30A Flavour of FranceOpen Day – see Thursday for details.From 1-2pm come and join in a conversation inFrench. Free film screening at 5.30pm – see below.9.30-12.30 pm Cork College of Commerce,Morrison’s IslandInformation Morning for AdultsThe College offers: grants, VTOS, no tuition fees,creche facilities, interview training, study advisors,strong academic programmes with excellent results,courses designed to enhance employability, a warm,personal and caring atmosphere, committed,experienced and friendly staff. Come along and meetsome students and staff, and gather information.Further information: 021-4222100 or E-mailapply@coccork.com10am-1pm;2pm-5.30pmFriends for Lifeexhibition by schoolchildrensee under Thursday for detailsMayfield Library10am –12Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore RoadWatch Drama for Life, a short film made by PadraigTrehy exploring drama’s role in lifelong learning,continuously screened. See Exhibition of TraditionalBasket Types. Try your hand at Computers10am- 12;2-4pmCentre for the Unemployed,North Main StreetOpen DayAll welcome to an introduction to leisure classes andcomputer facilities.Learning DiversityVISIT THE BARREL TOP WAGONTo celebrate Cork as European Capital of Culturein 2005 the Cork Traveller Women’s Network andsome Traveller men have designed and built abarrel top wagon displaying their nomadic way oflife. In order for settled people to understand theirculture the contents of the caravan, created bymembers of the traveller community, were carefullyput together to illustrate their way of life. Localshave the opportunity to meet members of thetravelling community, to explore the wagon andgain an understanding and insight into Travellerculture and customs.It is visiting:■ The Meelagh Traveller Community Centre,Mahon, on Thursday from 10.30 – 1pm■ The Ballyphehane/Togher CDP, Friar’s Walk,on Friday from 10am –2pm■ St John’s Central College, Saturday, from 1-4pm10.30amSt Mary’s Road LibraryCreating MosaicsCome along and watch talented artist Amelia Normanteach a class from a local school how to create mosaics.Amelia can be contacted at 087 661 745610am – 12.30Cheshire Home, TivoliArt ExhibitionExhibition of work produced by St. John’s Central CollegeCheshire Home group.10am - 1pm2pm - 5pmWilton Shopping CentreSign Language for BeginnersSusan O’Callaghan and Trudy Murphy of the CorkAssociation for the Deaf show you how to sign yourname and make a start on the language.Details from Trudy Murphy – 450 594411am- 1pm& 2-4pmSocial Centre, St. Finbarr's Hospitaltriskel@st. finbarrsThis Fused Glass ChandelierWorkshop is part of a year longhospital art programme for Cork2005 in collaboration with TriskelArts Centre. Participants create a chandelier from metalwire and fused glass, a technique also used to makedecorative pieces or jewellery. Come along and stay aslong as you can – if you want you can make somethingfor yourself but there may be a small charge formaterials.Further information: Charlotte Donovan,artist-in-residence 427 202211am – 3pmNorthside Campus, HollyhillThe Knocknaheeny – HollyhillCommunity Education Networkshowcases learning opportunitiesin the area.Stands with information on participating groups:Knocknaheeny Adult Learners’ Network, Write TogetherAdult Literacy Scheme, Mna Feasa Domestic ViolenceProject, and Northside Campus.Participatory Activities all day includeMassage/Aromatherapy; Indian Head Massage/Reiki;Woodturning, Pottery and Computers.At 11.30am there’s Maths for Fun.Details: Maura Dorgan 4307 969e-mail: writetogether@eircom.net

FRIDAY 8 APRILFarranree CommunityEducation NetworkFRIDAY 8 APRILSATURDAY 9 APRIL10am – 1pm10am-4pmBlackpool Shopping Centre3pmShandon9am- 12FAS Sullivans QuayOpen Morning with the MayfieldCommunity Education NetworkAll year a variety of classes are available, open to peopleof all abilities, and some FETAC accredited. They include:Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Childcare, Computers, Drama,Gardening, Personal Development, Facilitation Skills.Organisations involved: Mayfield Community AdultLearning Project CALP, Newbury House Family CentreLtd and Community Arts Centre, Home SchoolCommunity Liaison Team, Mayfield Employment ActionProject Ltd (MEAP) and Write-on Adult Literacy Scheme,Lotamore Family Resource Centre Ltd, St LaurenceCheshire Home. Come along and join in thefollowing activities:Introduction to basic computers, tutor givingdemonstrations and support at Mayfield CommunityAdult Learning Project, 328 Old Youghal RoadExhibition of artwork from various projects,with art workshops open to the public at theMayfield Community Arts Centre, Newbury House,Old Youghal RoadIntroduction to services and to computers at theMayfield Employment Action Project, Ard BhaileCommunity Centre.Display of cross-stitch artwork, tutorgiving demonstrations and support at theLotamore Family Resource Centre, Lotamore ParkInformation from Hazel Moore 087 275 705310am – 4pmBlackpool Shopping CentreCommunity Education Networksshowcase learning opportunitiesCrochet, decoupage, art, computers, floral artistry,musical performance, parents supporting children’slearning – that’s all on display. All year round thelearning opportunities offered by the CathedralShandon Blackpool Education Network include theseplus Keep Fit, Yoga, Oral Irish, Personal Development,and Junior & Leaving Cert and FETAC Maths. Furtherinformation from John Daly at 087 233 6959Between 10am – 2pm, organised by theHome/School/Community Liaison Scheme, adultscan have fun at the interactive stands, where they can:participate in games which make maths and literacyenjoyable; take a first lesson in crochet, decoupage,computers, chat with parents and co-ordinators abouthow to get involved in education; and be entertainedby musical and dance groups from local schools andspecial guests from the Cork Academy of Music.Find out about learning opportunities in Farranree.A performance by Scoil Aiséirí Chríost Band from 11-12.Enjoy the flower arranging demonstration, displays ofcrochet and patchwork, arts and crafts, cookerydemonstration, and pick up information on the learningopportunities in Farranree.Organisations participating : Farranree Family ResourceCentre; Springboard; Home School Community Links atNorth Presentation Secondary School, Scoil Íosagain andScoil Aiséirí Chríost; North Presentation SecondarySchool Centre for Further Education; FarranreeCommunity Development Project; Farranree Alcohol andDrugs Awareness Project. Information: 430 103011amDouglas Library, Douglas VillageShopping CentreCúpla FocailIntroductory session in conversational Irish with idea ofstarting class later in the year – presented by the RetiredPeople’s Network with the Library, all welcome.NoonCentral Library, Grand ParadeArt & ResourcesIntroductory session on the resources of the ReferenceLibrary and Local Studies Department. All day enjoy theArt Exhibition of work by the Retired People’s Network.(City Education Network)2-4pmFáilte Ireland Training Centre,Albert RoadTourism & HospitalityFáilte Ireland (formerly CERT) is responsible for providingthe tourism and hospitality industry with professionallytrained staff to work in a wide range of businesses –including bars, restaurants, guesthouses and hotels. Atthe dedicated city centre training centre courses areaimed at those wishing to work on a full or part-timebasis. Come along and meet students and instructorsand find out about opportunities. Tel 431 30062.30-5pmCheshire Home, TivoliA garden on your windowsillLearn about container gardening – how to grow healthyherbs, salads and flowers with minimal space - on yourwindowsill, patio or yard. Course held in newly createdgarden and co-ordinated by the Cork Mandala ofCommunity Gardens. Tea and cakes served, all welcome.Contact Claire Osbourne 733 2927Cork Butter MuseumFree admission and guided tour of this unique museum,which tells the story of Ireland’s most important foodexport and the world’s largest butter market.For more information, call 430 06003pm-5pmWilton Shopping CentreDisplay of Gadgets and DevicesElectronic Engineering creates all the products andgadgets we take for granted, often unseen but utterlyessential to our social, business and industrial lives. Seethe Cork Institute of Technology’s display and pick upinformation on courses in Electronic Engineering at CIT,which go from Higher Certificate to PhD level.3.30pmChildren’s Library, Grand ParadeFancy Dress ParadeYoungsters dress up as characters from children’s booksContact Children’s Librarian Eileen O’Sullivan 427 71105.30pmAlliance Francaise, Mary StreetFree Film ScreeningLucas Belvaux’s Trilogie 1: Un Couple épatant, in Frenchwith English subtitles. A real cinematic gamble - threestories featuring the same actors playing the samecharacters with each film showing a different point ofview through a different film genre : a comedy with UnCouple épatant, a thriller with On the Run, and a dramawith After Life…Career & Training OptionsDrop into the downtown office and find out about theservices and courses run by FAS, as well as gettingcareer guidance.9.15-1.15 Alliance Francaise, Mary StreetA Morning in FranceFor details see under Thursday.• From 10.30am watch Hôpital Hilltop (50 mins,in French): a fantastic animation film for children -stay for as many episodes as you wish.10-11.30 Civic Trust House, 50 Pope’s QuayLearning the Lifelong CityHear from Thomas McCarthy,Assistant Director, Cork2005, andstaff, how culture can become ahandbook on living in a city. Thevenue is the Boardroom of the HQof Cork 2005.10am- 1pm;2-5.30pmMayfield LibraryFriends for Lifeexhibition by schoolchildrensee under Thursday for details11amCentral Library, Grand ParadeTraditional Irish DanceDemonstration of Irish dancing in the Library Foyer,leader Tony McCarthy, with lots of opportunities foreveryone to join in.11.30 Central Library, Grand ParadeTrace your familyHear from an expert how you can use the resources inyour local library to trace your ancestors.11.30 am; Douglas Libraryand 3pmStorytelling for children