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Learn to Tyrone is back, bigger and better than ever. If you're part of a group of
between ten and fifteen we have some fantastic activities for you to enjoy the
creative break of a lifetime and learn new skills as well. Learn to make exquisite
jewellery, rejuvenate tired furniture, spin yarn, write a short story, drive a rally car,
ride a horse or cook delicious traditional dishes with a master chef. And that's
just the start!
With lots of new activities, there's a great choice for people of all ages and
tastes to Learn to in County Tyrone, from relaxing crafts and arts sessions to
exhilarating adventure sports. Stay for a weekend, mid-week or weeklong break
and indulge yourself with a fantastic choice of great accommodation, superb
visitor attractions and our many Good Food Circle restaurants.
Visit www.flavouroftyrone.com for more information
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Lisnaweary Quilts, Ballygawley,
+44(0)78996 61354.................................................................................................4
Kate Ward, Lemonade and Candy, Gortin,
+44(0)28 8164 7922................................................................................................5
Jacki Sleator Textile Designer & Maker, Various venues,
+44(0)7715999864…………………………………………………..............................6
Dollybird Vintage, Omagh,
+44(0)7807624034..................................................................................................7
Natures Window Studio, Omagh,
+44(0)7704933598………………………..................................................................8
Carol Kinloch Beaded Designs, Omagh,
+44(0)28 8224 4366................................................................................................9
Carnony Crafts, Omagh,
+44(0)77939 72142...............................................................................................10
Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8772 8621..............................................................................................11
Emma Heatherington, Creative Writing, Dungannon,
+44(0)75470 65574...............................................................................................12
Cook with Norah, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8778 4212..............................................................................................13
Fly Fishing in Dungannon Park, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8772 8690..............................................................................................14
Chris Jelly Golf Coaching, Dungannon,
+44(0)77037 24424...............................................................................................15
Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park, Horses Welcome, Clogher,
+44(0)28 85548932...............................................................................................16
The Forest Stables, Fivemiletown,
+44(0)28 8952 1991..............................................................................................17
Learn to Canoe, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8772 8600..............................................................................................18
Blessingbourne Bike Trail, Fivemiletown,
+44(0)28 8952 1188..............................................................................................19
Rally Storm, Omagh,
+44(0)28 8076 0077..............................................................................................20
Todds Leap Activity Centre, Ballygawley,
+44(0)28 8556 7170..............................................................................................21
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Make lovely patchwork quilts and bags
“I’ve never had so
much fun making
things that are not
just useful but truly
beautiful too. By the
end of the full day
workshop I’d made a
unique bag and am
planning to make a
patchwork quilt as
my next project. Its
such fun and Karen
is so patient, it
doesn’t seem like a
class.”
The sense of achievement is incredible. I
cant believe I made these beautiful things!
Karen runs weekly patchwork classes for all abilities from September to April.
She also runs full day workshops on selected Saturdays through
the year. Her shop sells patchwork fabrics, patterns
and notions.
Karen Maxwell
30 Halftown Road
Ballygawley
County Tyrone BT70 2NF
Tel: +44 (0) 78996 61354
Email: lisnawearyquilts@gmail.com
Web: www.lisnawearyquilts.eu,
www.lisnaweary-quilts.blogspot.com
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Lisnaweary Quilts

Learn how to sew
“My generation
didn’t learn to
sew. But thanks to
Kate at Lemonade
and Candy I now
feel a whole new
world has opened
up. We covered
so many aspects,
like understanding
our machines,
using patterns and
choosing fabrics
and learned so
many different
sewing techniques.
There's so much I
can do now."
Kate removed the whole mystique around
sewing, now it’s a joy, not a chore
A textile artist, Kate offers a range of sewing classes and workshops for adults and
children from the age of ten. One-to-one classes are also available. Machines and
equipment can be provided and a range of fabric is also available to purchase. Unique
Heirloom Christening Gowns also produced under the label ‘Lumen Gowns’
Kate Ward
Lemonade and Candy
19 Meenadoo Road
Gortin
Omagh
County Tyrone BT79 8QF
Tel: +44(0)28 8164 7922
Mob: +44(0)77030 26176
Email: kate@lumengowns.com
lemonadeandcandy@btinternet.com
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Kate Ward
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Make felt accessories and decorations
“Until I came to
Jacki’s workshops
I didn’t realise how
many things you can
make with felt. In
just one session we
learned all about
the various wools
to use and how to
add surface colour
and texture with
decorative fibres. So
far I’ve made really
professional beret,
hats, wall hangings,
table mats, scarves
and bags.”
Jacki says the only limit is your imagination,
I ended up taking workshop after workshop
to increase my range of skills
Jacki Sleator teaches felt-making to adults and children at private venues
and art centres throughout Northern Ireland. Workshops can be adapted
for beginners or those with experience.
Jacki Sleator
Textile Designer & Maker
Various venues
Mob: +44(0)77159 99864
Email: info@jackisleator.com
Web: www.jackisleator.com
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Jacki Sleator

Revamp your own furniture and make
matching accessories
Contact details:
Dollybird Vintage
6a Fairmount Road
Omagh
County Tyrone BT78 1NA
Emma and Joanne
really helped ignite
our inner creativity.
It’s amazing how
you can transform
tired pieces of
furniture into unique
masterpieces. We
joined workshops
in crafting, sewing
and painting and
were soon creating
fabulous cushions
and lampshades
and revitalising
furniture with
stylish upholstery
and special paint
techniques.
I learned to unlock a creative side I didn’t
know I had, turning boring household
items into beautiful artefacts
Dollybird Vintage offer a range of sewing, upholstery and upcycling workshops for
children and adults throughout the year. Workshops can be tailored to meet individual
requirements and any size of group. The Studio is open Tuesday -
Thursdays from 10 - 5 and by appointment at other times.
Tel: +44(0)78076 24034 / 07843663491
Email: dollybirdvintage@gmail.com
Facebook: Dollybird Vintage
Dollybird Vintage
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How to spin yarn
“The countryside
of Ulster was once
full of yarn spinners,
the basis of our
world beating linen
industry, so it felt like
we were connecting
to our heritage,
learning to spin yarn
with Janine. In a
surprisingly short
time we learned
all about teasing,
carding and using a
spinning wheel and
drop spindle.”
Now I use the yarn I’ve spun myself for
everything I knit or crochet.
Based in Omagh, Janine offers classes to small groups and individuals. If you have your
own spinning wheel, bring it along.
Janine Halliday
Natures Window Studio
16 Ashdale Court
Omagh
County Tyrone
BT79 7UP
Tel: +44(0)77049 33598
Email: natureswindowstudio@hotmail.co.uk
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Janine Halliday

Make exquisite jewellery
Carol taught
us all the basic
techniques of
jewellery making in
the beginners’ class
and we were soon
creating the most
beautiful necklaces,
bracelets and
earrings. Samurai
warriors used the
ancient Japanese
art of Kumihimo to
lace their armour,
but Carol uses a
modern adaptation
of the braid to
create exquisite
beaded bracelets
and necklaces.
Thanks to Carol, making jewellery is not
just a hobby but a lifetime passion
Carol runs beginners, Kumihimo and beaded stitching classes at her studio, four miles
from Omagh. They are open to individuals or groups (minimum of four people). Classes
last around three hours and include refreshments
Carol Kinloch Beaded Designs
108 Gillygooley Road
Omagh
CountyTyrone BT78 5QA
Tel: +44(0)28 8224 4366
Mob: +44(0)77591 04915
Email: ckbeadeddesigns@btinternet.com
Website: www.ckbeadeddesigns.co.uk
Carol Kinloch
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Create beautiful Paverpol sculptures
It was so fulfilling
actually sculpting
beautiful pieces of
artwork for the home
and garden from all
sorts of everyday
objects such as wire,
tin foil and an old t.
shirt. Paverpol dries
quickly but allows
you enough time to
shape your sculpture.
Louise helped me
make an elegant
lady figurine and the
amazing thing you
take your finished
piece home with you
at the end of a one
day workshop.
It puts sculpture into the hands of ordinary
people like me, it’s such a thrill
Louise delivers community arts classes in Paverpol sculpture to individuals and groups of
all ages and abilities.
Louise Crawford
3 Carnony Road
Omagh
County Tyrone BT79 7TF
Mob: +44(0)77939 72142
Email: mlcrawford@hotmail.com
Facebook: Carnonycrafts
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Louise Crawford

Learn all kinds of arts activities
You could spend
a whole holiday
at arts in Ranfurly
House, there’s so
much to learn. Me?
I took a class in
digital photography
and can now edit
my photos online.
And I fulfilled a
lifetime ambition
learning to sculpt
pots on a potter’s
wheel. Next, I’m
going to try my
hand at basket
weaving
Its such a relaxed and supportive
environment, expanding your creative skills
becomes a pleasure
Arts in Ranfurly House offer tuition in digital photography, pottery, basket weaving, acrylic
painting, creative writing and drawing
Christine McGowan, Arts & Heritage Officer
Ranfurly Arts & Visitor Centre
26 Market Square
Dungannon
County Tyrone BT70 1AB
Tel: +44(0)28 8772 8621
Email: Christine.mcgowan@dungannon.gov.uk
Web: www.dungannon.info
Ranfurly House
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Learn to write creatively
I’ve always wanted
to write, I just didn’t
know how to start,
until I met Emma.
She taught us
about developing
characters,
structuring our
stories, how to write
good dialogue and
even had us writing
in different genres
by the end. She
also gave us sound
advice on how to get
our work published.
They say everyone has a book in them, thanks
to Emma I’ve started mine
Published author and scriptwriter Emma Heatherington offers one-day classes (10am –
4pm with a lunchbreak) for groups of up to 12 people (16-plus). Children’s classes (8 -12)
are also available, as are teenage workshops for 12 - 16 year olds.
Emma Heatherington
20 Lisnagowan Rd
Carland
Dungannon
Tel: +44(0)75470 65574
Email: emmaheatherington@hotmail.com
Web: www.emmaheatherington.com
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Emma Heatherington

Cook with Norah
No wonder Norah is
one of Rick Stein’s
‘food heroes’. We
spent the morning
making delicious
dishes for the
family, including
several of her own
special recipes –
so many brilliant
tips. We learned
how to stock and
use a cook’s store
cupboard and
then enjoyed our
handiwork for lunch!
Norah makes the most wonderful recipes
seem easy. It’s transformed the way I
cook
Awarded an MBE for her services to food, Norah takes cooking classes at her award-
winning B&B, the 17th century Grange Lodge Country House. Courses are Saturday
mornings (10.30am - 2.30pm) or Wednesday evenings (6.30pm- 10.30pm)
Norah Brown
Grange Lodge Country House
7 Grange Road
Dungannon
County Tyrone BT71 7EJ
Tel: +44(0)28 8778 4212
Email: stay@grangelodgecountryhouse.com
Web: www.grangelodgecountryhouse.com
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How to fly fish
I’d wanted to try fly
fishing for ages, but
didn’t know how
to start. This was
the ideal way. All
the equipment was
supplied, the fishery
– a 12-acre streamfed
lake surrounded
by rolling grassland
and woodland –
was packed with
rainbow trout and the
instructor who took
me out on the boat
made it seem like
second nature.
There is no better way to unwind, boating in this
tranquil idyll, waiting for the fish to bite
Instruction/boats available by booking. A wheelie boat onsite caters for wheelchair and
disabled anglers
Dungannon Park
Moy Road
Dungannon
County Tyrone BT71 6DY
Tel: +44(0)28 8772 8690
Email: dpreception@dungannon.gov.uk
Web: www.flavouroftyrone.com
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Preparing Supper

Play golf with a pro
I thought I’d hit my
limit as a golfer
until Chris took me
in hand. He set
out a road map for
improvement and
then worked on
every aspect of my
game, from putting
to mental strength.
His coaching
methods are really
innovative too,
employing the latest
technology used by
the top golfers.
Chris got my handicap down and my
confidence up.
Chris Jelly is the head teaching professional at Dungannon Golf Club, where Darren
Clarke played before turning professional. Lessons are available for adults and
under-18s as well as under-10s (Saturdays from 10am to 11am).
Chris Jelly Golf Coaching
Dungannon Golf Club
34 Springfield Lane
Dungannon
County Tyrone BT70 1QX
Mob: +44(0)77037 24424
Email: chris@chrisjellygolf.com
Web: www.chrisjellygolf.com
Chris Jelly
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How to look after your horse
It sounded funny
when Dad said we
were bringing our
horse on holiday. But
we all had a great
time. They taught me
all about grooming
my horse, how to
maintain the stable
and lots of things
I didn’t even know
about, like plaiting.
My horse is happy,
now he’s treated like
a king!
We had a brilliant holiday, and so did our horse!
The first location in Ireland to earn the prestigious ‘Horses Welcome’ accreditation from
the British Horse Society, Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park offers tuition in equestrian
care for groups or individuals. Stabling available.Dungannon Park
Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park Horses Welcome
9 Fardross Road
Clogher
County Tyrone BT76 0HG
Tel: +44(0)28 8554 8932
Email: info@cloghervalley.co.uk
Web: www.cloghervalley.co.uk
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Horses Welcome

How to ride a horse
I was a little nervous
to begin with but
by the end of the
session I felt like
I’d been on a horse
all my life. After the
lesson, we went on
a lovely trek and
then spent the rest
of the day learning
to look after a
horse. It was hard
to say goodbye to
mine at the end.
They really pull out all the stops to make sure
you have an unforgettable day’s horse riding.
Forest Stables teach all aspects of horse care and management as well as riding. They
offer a variety of tailor made packages and offer tuition for individuals and groups.
There is no need for any special equipment as they provide hats and boots.
The Forest Stables
Donna Conroy B.H.S.A.I.
100 Cooneen Road
Fivemiletown
Tel: +44(0)28 8952 1991
Mobile: +44(0)78 3201 2342
Web: www.the foreststables.co.uk
Facebook: theforeststables
Forest Stables
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Paddle along a beautiful canoe trail
A perfect 20
kilometre trail along
the Blackwater
River - so flat even
a beginner like me
had no problems.
Half the fun is what
you see on the
way, including the
beautiful Argory and
Maghery Country
Park, where the
river flows into
Lough Neagh.
The experienced
canoeists paddled
on to magical
Coney Island.
A fabulous way to get close to nature and
enjoy a great work out at the same time.
The Blackwater Canoe Trail is a flat water venue for canoeing enthusiasts of all abilities.
Lough Neagh is suitable for experienced open water canoeists only.
Dungannon Visitor Information Centre
26 Market Square
Dungannon
County Tyrone BT70 1AB
Tel: +44(0)28 8772 8600
Email: ranfurlyreception@dungannon.gov.uk
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Canoeing

Tackle world-class mountain bike trails
As a keen mountain
biker I found the
single tracks a
real challenge and
a great way to
improve my skills.
There’s a fantastic
choice, 13km of
beautiful blue trails
to dramatic red/
black technically
challenging loops
something for all
the abilities. It’s so
beautiful too, cycling
though woods and
by lakes and a nature
reserve.
One of the finest trails in the UK or Ireland, its
become a Mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts.
Set in the grounds of the Blessingbourne Country Estate, the trails were designed by Phil
Saxena, course designer for the Beijing Olympics. Blessingbourne offers five self-catering
apartments and a gorgeous gate lodge, you can mountain bike from your door step. Bike
lock up facilities available. Bike and helmet hire is available for adults and children -
advanced booking essential. Trail guiding services are also available on request.
Blessingbourne Estate
Fivemiletown
County Tyrone BT75 0QS
Tel: +44(0)28 8952 1188
Email: info@blessingbourne.com
Web: www.blessingbourne.com
Blessingbourne
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How to be a rally driver
If you want to
experience the
excitement of rally
driving, this is the
nearest to the real
thing there is. High
up on the extreme
terrain of the Sperrin
Mountains, we
drove furiously
around tight
hairpins, fast
straights, crests and
medium corners.
The professional
tutor was brilliant,
we couldn’t
have been better
prepared.
I felt like a professional, what an
adrenaline charge!
Ireland’s newest rally school experience, Rally Storm has a specifically designed and
purpose built gravel rally stage which replicates the surface of a forest stage without the
danger of trees and ditches.
Rally Storm
Mick McCullagh
5A Mullydoo Road, Omagh
County Tyrone, BT79 8HB
Tel: +44(0)28 8076 0077
Email: rally@rallystorm.co.uk
Web: www.rallystorm.co.uk
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Rally Storm

Pump up the adrenaline
What a blast. We
spent the morning
navigating the
toughest terrain
you can imagine
on an eight mile off
road driving course,
then hit Ireland’s
longest zipline and
spent an afternoon
in a paintballing
frenzy. We could
have added body
zorbing, clay pigeon
shooting and
loads more. The
adrenaline is still
pumping.
An incredible, action packed day, absolutely
electrifying!
Northern Ireland’s leading outdoor activity centre, Todd’s Leap is set in 100 acres of
stunning countryside. Choose from paintball, clay pigeon shooting, Ireland’s longest
zipline and many more. Our newest activities include the amazing free fall Drop Zone
and the inflatable craze, Body Zorbing. Facilities include log cabin
accommodation, conference facilities and Benjamin’s licensed
restaurant.
Todds Leap Activity Centre
30 Todds Leap Road
Ballygawley
County Tyrone BT70 2BW
Tel: +44(0)28 8556 7170
Email: info@toddsleap.com
Web: www.toddsleap.com
Todds Leap
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Map
to LONDONDERRY
to Letterkenny
Dunamanagh
to Claudy
to Dungiven
Ballymagorry
Strabane
Sion Mills
SPERRIN
MOUNTAINS
Castlederg
Plumbridge
Newtownstewart
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Gortin
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Drumquin
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Omagh
to Kesh
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16
15
Carrickmore
Dromore
Beragh
Sixmilecross
to Irvinestown
Fintona
9
Castlecau
Ballygawley
to Ballinamallard
to Tempo
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Clogher
10
Augher
8
Aug
to Enniskillen
Fivemiletown
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to Monaghan
to Monaghan/Dublin
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to Draperstown
Cookstown
to Moneymore
Coagh
Pomeroy
Stewartstown
Newmills
Donaghmore
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4
1
lfield
Coalisland
Dungannon
2
3
5
6
Moy
to Toomebridge
KEY TO MAP
1. Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre,
Dungannon, +44(0)28 8772 8621
2. Emma Hetherington, Creative Writing,
Dungannon, +44(0)75470 65574
3. Fly Fishing in Dungannon Park,
Dungannon, +44(0)28 8772 8690
4. Chris Jelly Golf Coaching, Dungannon,
+44(0)77037 24424
5. Cook with Norah, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8778 4212
6. Learn to Canoe, Dungannon,
+44(0)28 8772 8600
7. Jacki Sleator Textile Designer, various
venues, +44(0)7715999864
8. Lisnaweary Quilts, Ballygawley,
+44(0)78996 61354
9. Todds Leap Activity Centre,
Ballygawley, +44(0)28 8556 7170
10. Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park
Horses Welcome, Clogher,
+44(0)28 8554 8932
11. Blessingbourne Bike Trail,
Fivemiletown, +44(0)28 8952 1188
12. The Forest Stables, Fivemiletown,
+44(0)28 8952 1991
Ardboe13. Kate Ward, Lemon and Candy, Gortin,
+44(0)28 8164 7922
LOUGH 14. Dollybird Vintage, Omagh,
NEAGH +44(0)78076 24034
15. Natures Window Studio, Omagh,
+44(0)77049 33598
16. Carol Kinloch Beaded Designs, Omagh,
+44(0)28 8224 4366
17. Carnony Crafts, Omagh,
+44(0)77939 72142
18. Rally Storm, Omagh,
+44(0)28 8076 0077
M1 TO BELFAST
hnacloy
Benburb
to Armagh
to Armagh/Dublin
Caledon
to Armagh
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Flavour of Tyrone
Killymaddy Centre
190 Ballygawley Road
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone
BT70 1TF
Tel: +44(0)28 8772 8600
Fax: +4490)28 8776 0908
Web: www.flavouroftyrone.com
Email: info@flavouroftyrone.com
For Tourist Information contact:
Dungannon Visitor Information Centre
Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre
26 Market Square
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
Northern Ireland
BT70 1AB
Tel: +44(0)28 8772 8600
Email: ranfurlyhousereception@dungannon.gov.uk
Web: www.flavouroftyrone.com
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Photography by Jim Kerr Photography, Dungannon. Design and Print by
Impression Print and Design NI Ltd
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