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

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