2013 Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival Programme - Limerick.ie

Bank Holiday
Monday 18 th March
Open Workshop for English Language Learners
Venue: Jesuit Refugee Services, Della Strada, Dooradoyle Road, Dooradoyle.
Time: 10.00am - Noon
A workshop for women who want to improve their confidence, fluency and pronunciation in spoken
English
Contact: Co. Limerick VEC Tutor, 086 858 7359
Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
Venue: Ballyhoura cycle trails car park
Time: 10.30am
The Greenwood loop is a 6 km trail. It is of moderate difficulty and combines narrow single track with
forest roads. This loop is an ideal introduction to mountain biking with easy climbs and fun descents.
For those who have been biking before there is an extension to the loop that can be included depending
on the experience levels of the group. It is suitable for all levels of bikers; 15 years up. Bike rental at the
Ballyhoura cycle trail. Pre-registration essential
Contact: Mark Britton, 086 196 7141, mbritton@ballyhoura.org
Ballyhoura Country Walk ‘Blackrock Loop’
Venue: Ballyhoura Cycle Trails car park
Time: 2.00pm
This walk is 2-3 hours, starting at the Ballyhoura cycle trails. This walk will take in Blackrock and Seefin
mountains and back to the cycle trail car park. Suitable for experienced walkers. Boots & lunch essential.
GPRS: 8 30’ 16’’W , 52 19’ 4’’ N Pre-registration essential.
Contact: Mark Britton, 086 196 7141, mbritton@ballyhoura.org
Walking Tour of Askeaton & Historical Sites
Venue: Meeting at Tourist Information Point, East Square, Askeaton
Time: 2.30pm
Historical Commentary on the Castle, Friary, Knights Templar, Famine Grave, etc. Open to all.
Contact: Askeaton Civic Trust. 086 085 0174
Laughter Yoga with Angie Lindenau
Venue: The Hunt Museum
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Experiential workshop with a bit of background about the health benefits of laughing. Light exercises,
deep breathing and relaxation. Please wear loose clothing and bring water.
Contact: Angie Lindenau, 087 688 6595, angielindenau@eircom.net
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Tuesday 19 th March
Gardener Enthusiast Learning Trail
Venue: Adult Literacy Service (ALS) Tuition Centre, Co. Limerick VEC, Station Road, Newcastlewest.
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Free learning trail encompassing a tour of Blackhill Organic Farm, which also hosts Co. Limerick VEC
learning groups. Artisan food producer Eileen Flynn O’Sullivan will guide the tour of farm. Visit to the Irish
Seed Savers Assoc. to learn more about the national collection of Irish Apple Trees and traditional Irish
varieties of potatoes. PLACES LIMITED PREBOOKING ESSENTIAL
Contact: 061-442100 ext. 7
Drawing and Sketching
Venue: Shanagolden Education Resource Centre, Co. Limerick V.E.C.
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Begin the journey into art by learning the fundamentals of art. This workshop will show you the correct
techniques for drawing and sketching
Contact: 069-60106
Find my career – Complete an online Career Interest Test to
identify your possible career choices and find out how to follow
up on them.
Venue: Self Access Learning Centre, Limerick City Adult Education Service, O’Connell Avenue
Time: 10.00am – Midday; 2.00pm – 4.00pm (repeat); 4.00pm – 6.00pm (repeat)
Use the website Careers Portal to identify your career choices, with follow up information, advice and
guidance from members of the Limerick Adult Guidance Partnership. Booking is essential.
Contact: Geraldine Lambert, 061 412999 or 1800 412999
Theatre Skills Workshop (B.A.R.D.S. are the Baalbec Actively Retired Drama Society)
Venue: Friars’ Gate Theatre, Kilmallock
Time: 10.00am – Midday
A fun two-hour practical drama workshop revolving around the premise that creativity is ageless.
Participants will get a taste of our weekly workshops which encourage physical movement, voice skills and
drama techniques.
Contact: 063-98727, www.friarsgate.ie
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