2013 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival Programme - Limerick.ie

Saturday 23 rd March
Potato Celebration Day.
Venue: An t-Ionad Glas Organic College, Co. Limerick VEC, Dromcollagher.
Time: 11.00am – 1.30pm
This event will celebrate the love affair that Irish people have with the potato. The best varieties, growing
techniques and taste will be explored. Health & Nutrition information as well as recipes will be provided.
Tours, tasting of varieties and practical demonstrations of growing at garden and field scale will also
feature. This event is of interest to food conscious people, home gardeners and families and students of
horticulture and food.
Contact: 063-83604
Urban Gardening – Where? Why? Who?
Venue: UL Community Roof Garden, University of Limerick – meet at main reception of UL.
Time: 11am-1.00pm
A showcase of the UL Community Roof Garden, followed by a talk on the urban gardening phenomenon
worldwide. This event is of interest to people interested in starting their own garden in small spaces such
as roofs, balconies, driveways and/or in creating/joining a community garden.
(www.ulcommunityroofgarden.com)
Contact: Gabriela, 085 1300355, Gabriela.avram@gmail.com
‘Learning your way to the future’- by understanding the past.
Venue: T1.17, Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road.
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
This event will teach members of the local community the skills needed to engage in oral history, and to
provide an opportunity for them to put this learning into practice. In essence, once they have acquired
these skills, they will then interview an older member of their community (preferably a grandparent)
who has also attended the event. This event is of interest to both teenagers and older members of their
community.
Introduction to Geocaching
Venue: Room CS305a, Computer Sciences Building, University of Limerick.
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Geocaching has become the new interactive treasure hunt game for all age groups integrating latest
technology. The event will offer both a classroom introduction to geocaching and a recreational outdoor
activity on the UL grounds. Bring a tiny object to give away as a cache! Family friendly event. This event
is of interest to anyone with an interest in using modern technology for outdoor pursuits. (Hosted by UL
Interaction Design Centre.)
Contact: Paul Thomas Campbell, 0871904891, penapablo1@googlemail.com
34
Saturday 23 rd March
CPR for Family and Friends
Venue: Arthur’s Quay Shopping Centre.
Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm.
Demonstration by Acute Medical Training on the basics of CPR and how to react and deal with lifethreatening
emergencies in the home or office. Information on how to recognise the symptoms of heart
attach, stroke and how to deal with cardiac arrest, choking in adult, child and infant, and demonstrate the
use of a defibrillator. Try CPR with the help of instructors or simply watch and gather information.
An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage and History of
Adare
Venue: Front Plaza, Adare Heritage Centre,
Time: 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Guided tour of Adare that offers an opportunity to learn of the village’s history, and the resources
available to assist participants learn about their own area. A themed ‘Treasure Hunt’ will be available
for younger attendees. Special lunch rate available in Dovecot restaurant, Heritage Centre- please
quote “Architectural Heritage Tour”. This event is of approx 90 minute-duration on Adare’s main street,
culminating in a complimentary visit to the Exhibition in the Heritage Centre.
Contact: Tom Cassidy, Conservation Officer, Limerick County Council, 087 66 75 129
35