2013 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival Programme - Limerick.ie
2013 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival Programme - Limerick.ie
2013 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival Programme - Limerick.ie
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Tuesday 19 th March<br />
One Pot Meal<br />
Venue: Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre, Co. <strong>Limerick</strong> V.E.C., Mountmahon, Abbeyfeale.<br />
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm<br />
Enjoy cooking meals from yesteryear, tr<strong>ie</strong>d and tested Irish stew and compare it with a modern day take<br />
on the dish. Of interest to anyone who needs the conven<strong>ie</strong>nce of cooking food in one pot, whether living<br />
alone or catering for a family.<br />
Contact: 068-31198<br />
Med<strong>ie</strong>val Walking Tour of <strong>Limerick</strong><br />
Venue: Meet at the Bishops’ Palace, King’s Island, <strong>Limerick</strong>.<br />
Time: 11.00am<br />
Discover the oldest parts of <strong>Limerick</strong> City. The tour commences at the Bishops’ Palace, leading to<br />
landmarks including King Johns’ Castle, The Toll House, The Treaty Stone, Vill<strong>ie</strong>rs Alms House and St<br />
Munchin’s Church.<br />
Contact: <strong>Limerick</strong> Civic Trust 061-313399<br />
A Caring Career?<br />
Venue: Kilmeedy Healthcare Support, Aras Ide, Kilmeedy, Co. <strong>Limerick</strong><br />
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm<br />
An open morning at the training centre where people can learn more about FETAC level 5 in Healthcare<br />
and Childcare. Learn about progression routes to further education and training. (Hosted by Kilmeedy<br />
Healthcare & Childcare Local Training Initiative.)<br />
Contact: Helen or Catherine, 063-87960<br />
Let’s Play Everyday!<br />
Venue: Relaxation Room, Dept Of Nursing & Midwifery, Health Sc<strong>ie</strong>nces Building, North Campus,<br />
University of <strong>Limerick</strong>.<br />
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm<br />
A fun practical workshop focusing on the importance of play for bab<strong>ie</strong>s and toddlers. Play is crucial<br />
in facilitating bab<strong>ie</strong>s and toddlers to explore and learn from their environment. This workshop will be<br />
participatory and child-centred in nature. The session aims to look at benefits of play in relation to<br />
the social, physical and emotional development of the child. Bab<strong>ie</strong>s, toddlers, parents, grandparents,<br />
childminders welcome.<br />
Contact: Sylvia Murphy 061-234356 or Sylvia.murphy@ul.<strong>ie</strong> to reserve a place<br />
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Tuesday 19 th March<br />
Hospital FRC <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> Open Day<br />
Venue: Hospital Family Resource Centre, Knockainey Road, Hospital, Co.<strong>Limerick</strong>.<br />
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm<br />
Hospital FRC will run an Open Day for the community & interested part<strong>ie</strong>s to visit the centre and see<br />
<strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Programme</strong>s in Action etc. Presentations will be given by learners who are attending training at<br />
the centre.<br />
Contact: 061-383884 www.hospitalfrc.com; hospitalfrc@eircom.net<br />
Alzheimer’s Disease – and Ways to Avoid It.<br />
Venue: Downtown Centre, LIT George’s Quay. (www.downtowncentre.<strong>ie</strong>)<br />
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm<br />
Why do some people age gracefully, showing only minor - and at worst frustrating - cognitive changes,<br />
while others show a more severe and disabling memory decline such as that seen in Alzheimer’s disease?<br />
This session explains what triggers Alzheimer’s disease and describes how d<strong>ie</strong>t and exercise can help to<br />
prevent the disease and promote quality of life. (Hosted by UL Graduate Entry Medical School)<br />
Contact: Professor Billy O’Connor, 061-233750. William.oconnor@ul.<strong>ie</strong>, www.inside-the-brain.com/<br />
Reading with Your Child<br />
Venue: St. Munchin’s Family Resource Centre, Ballynanty, <strong>Limerick</strong>.<br />
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm<br />
A fun shared reading session for parents and children.<br />
Contact: 061-326623<br />
Step Up<br />
Venue: The Strand Hotel, Ennis Road<br />
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm<br />
Want to Take Your Life in a NEW Direction (with James Martin, TeamLife Training)<br />
Use this ONE day to take time out for you; Get clear on what’s most important now; Determine your<br />
next step; Access the best (best tools, strateg<strong>ie</strong>s and people); Learn to coach & be coached around your<br />
goals; Resolve your inner conflicts and access your power; Recognise new opportunit<strong>ie</strong>s & take charge of<br />
your future today. (www.teamLifetraining.com)<br />
Contact: Booking required, contact David Studer, 061-419388, dstuder@paulpartnership.<strong>ie</strong><br />
Talk by Tom Holbrook of 5 th Studio, London<br />
Venue: SAUL Main Studio, CG-042 (located behind reception in the Main Building, University of <strong>Limerick</strong>)<br />
Time: 5.00pm – 6.30pm<br />
Tom Holbrook, co-founder of 5th Studio, London, speaks about the work of his practice and his ongoing<br />
involvement in the London Legacy Development Corporation Quality Panel which is overseeing the<br />
transformation of the London Olympic Park. Free lecture hosted by University of <strong>Limerick</strong>.<br />
Contact: Sylvia Carroll, 061-213438, Sylvia.carroll@ul.<strong>ie</strong>
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