Lifelong Learning Festival 2022

Derry City and Strabane Region are delighted to host this year’s Lifelong Learning Festival, the first time hosting a hybrid of both online and face-to-face events. From arts and culture to wellness and technology, there’s something for everyone!

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Monday 25th April
Baby Sensory Taster Class

25/04/2022 9:00 am

Various Venues. Check www.babysensory.co.uk for further information.

1hr at various times
Baby Sensory Taster Class

Baby Sensory North West are holding taster classes designed to help babies meet their milestones through sensory activities. Each session includes parenting tips, guidance and techniques which aim to enhance bonding, reduce stress, and assist with sleep development.

Various Times. Check www.babysensory.co.uk for further information.

Baby Sensory North West

Face to Face

https://google.com

Various Venues. Check www.babysensory.co.uk for further information.

25/04/2022 9:00 am

1hr at various times

Babies from birth to 13 months

nw.coleraine@babysensory.co.uk
Foyle Valley Railway Museum Tour Guides

25/04/2022 10:00 am

Foyle Valley Railway Museum, 1 Foyle Road, Derry, BT48 6SQ

4 hours
Foyle Valley Railway Museum Tour Guides

Have you a learning disability? Would you like to become a Foyle Valley Railway Tour Guide? Then this is the course for you. This session will showcase the skills and learning acquired by the tour guides.

Destined Ltd

Face to Face

Foyle Valley Railway Museum, 1 Foyle Road, Derry, BT48 6SQ

25/04/2022 10:00 am

4 hours

Residents in Derry

cohara@destined.ie
Blaschúrsa Gaeilge: Irish-Language Taster Course

25/04/2022 7:00 pm

1 hour
Blaschúrsa Gaeilge: Irish-Language Taster Course

Fóram Phobal na Gaeilge (Oifigeach Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer, DCSDC)

Online

Learn 100 words of Irish in one hour! This taster course is aimed at those with very little Irish and aims to provide attendees with more confidence regarding the Irish language.

Zoom link will be shared once registered via email for the event. Contact gaeilge@derrystrabane.com

25/04/2022 7:00 pm

1 hour

Adults

gaeilge@derrystrabane.com
Generation Z and the Values Driving Brand Infinity

25/04/2022 12:00 pm

Holywell Trust.

1 Hour
Generation Z and the Values Driving Brand Infinity

This study from Generation Z Research led by Maria McKeever (Letterkenny IT) explores how Generation Z and those aged under 25 build trust and their impact on marketing communications strategies.

Register at generationzresearch.com/rsvp-lifelong-learning-festival

Generation Z Research

Face to Face

Holywell Trust.

25/04/2022 12:00 pm

1 Hour

Anyone working with young people aged 12-25 years. Community groups, Educational institutions, Charities, and businesses.

maria@198consulting.com
Theatre of Witness Workshop

25/04/2022 11:00 am

The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery St Derry / Londonderry BT48 6RG

2 Hours
Theatre of Witness Workshop

This event allows facilitators to share true narratives of The Troubles through arts and peace building. Workshops will enable performers to screen footage of the original Theatre of Witness production and discuss their experiences, bringing people together across the divides of difference through art and storytelling.

The Playhouse

Face to Face

The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery St Derry / Londonderry BT48 6RG

25/04/2022 11:00 am

2 Hours

Can be tailored 14 years +

kierans@derryplayhouse.com
Women's Wellness

25/04/2022 6:30 pm

1 hour
Women's Wellness

Are you a woman over 30 experiencing change in your body, both mentally and physically? Do you want simple, clear information that will support you to make the changes you need?

The Wellness Coach will investigate the 4 pillars of healthy aging for women, creating healthy habits in your daily life to help support hormonal balance. This session will teach strategies that will help support you to make changes in your life in real time.

This programme is supported by The Wellness Coach Ireland, a Nutritional Therapist and Person centred coach. Here to support you, to listen and guide you in the warmest, safest place.

The Wellness Coach Ireland

Online

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94905104932?pwd=VWFZSWFYNFE4M3pxZFVNVWgxZS9oUT09

Meeting ID: 949 0510 4932

Passcode: 7g4Yei

25/04/2022 6:30 pm

1 hour

Women 30+

hello@wellnessireland.coach
Playlist for Life

25/04/2022 11:00 am

Derry Central Library

1.5 hours
Playlist for Life

Playlist for Life and Libraries NI are offering carers and family members of people living with dementia a workshop on learning how to create music playlists with their loved one. Discussion on the power of music for people living with dementia, and practical tips to help build a playlist at home.

Playlist for Life Workshop

Face to Face

Derry Central Library

25/04/2022 11:00 am

1.5 hours

Families and carers of those living with dementia.

hannah.lockhart@playlistforlife.org.uk
Craft Training's Cookery Academy

25/04/2022 11:00 am

Craft Training Units 2-4 Springtown industrial estate Derry/ L’Derry BT48 OLY

Various Times
Craft Training's Cookery Academy

If you have a passion for cooking or want to try something different, come along to our cookery academy and watch our catering staff cook up some delicious treats. This event will allow you to explore training and qualification options within the catering and hospitality industry.

Various times.

Visit Craft Training's cookery academy

Face to Face

Craft Training Units 2-4 Springtown industrial estate Derry/ L’Derry BT48 OLY

25/04/2022 11:00 am

Various Times

Potential students and school leavers Parents and guardians General public Employers in catering and hospitality
Introduction to the KUMON App for children to improve their maths and English

25/04/2022 12:00 am

Foyle Kumon Study Centre
Introduction to the KUMON App for children to improve their maths and English

Calling all parents and children to try our new KUMONApp to get a taster of the Kumon maths programme that is designed to support children with their maths and English.
Kumon is the largest supplementary education provider in the world with over 4 million students across the globe. We support children of all ages and abilities with their maths and English to help them relieve the anxiety and become confident and independent learners.

This is an all day event.

Foyle Kumon Study Centre

Face to Face

Foyle Kumon Study Centre

25/04/2022 12:00 am

Children and families

foyle@kumoncentre.co.uk
Launch of Family Activity Pack (with packs available throughout the festival)

25/04/2022 9:00 am

Centre for Contemporary Art Derry ~ Londonderry 10–12 Artillery St Derry~Londonderry BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland
Launch of Family Activity Pack (with packs available throughout the festival)

The Centre for Contemporary Art is launching a Family Activity Pack.

Local P4 and P5 school children from The Fountain Primary School Derry~Londonderry, worked with artist educator, Sarah McNabb to help with the design process. Graphic designer Elly Makem is using this feedback to create a two sided activity sheet. Each activity pack also contains playful and curious objects, to encourage a fun and interactive way of looking at and engaging with the artwork in each of our exhibitions.

The packs will be available to the public from Tuesday–Saturday 12–6pm from the CCA office. Just ask a member of staff.

Centre for Contemporary Art Derry - Londonderry

Online

To find out more, please visit www.ccadld.org/public-programme/lifelong-learning-festival

Centre for Contemporary Art Derry ~ Londonderry 10–12 Artillery St Derry~Londonderry BT48 6RG, Northern Ireland

25/04/2022 9:00 am

Families and children

info@ccadld.org
Tuesday 26th April
Young Music Detective Training

26/04/2022 11:00 am

Derry Central Library

1.5 hours
Young Music Detective Training

“Could you be an expert at tracking down music for older people and making playlists for them?

At the Young Music Detective workshop, you’ll learn lessons to create a playlist for an older person and uncover things about their past that you might not know.”

Playlist for Life

Face to Face

https://grays.com

Derry Central Library

26/04/2022 11:00 am

1.5 hours

Class of p5

hannah.lockhart@playlistforlife.org.uk
Taster Sessions, Shared Reading Rooms - Resilience

26/04/2022 11:00 am

Verbal Arts Centre

1 Hour
Taster Sessions, Shared Reading Rooms - Resilience

Ever wondered what is on offer at The Verbal Arts Centre? This Reading Room taster session lets people find out! Aimed at building resilience in young people this will focus on positive mental wellbeing by looking at things in a more positive way.

Verbal - Prevention

Online

Verbal Arts Centre

26/04/2022 11:00 am

1 Hour

Children 8 to 11 years

tracy@theverbal.co
Exploring New Health Care & Wellbeing Tools for the Future

26/04/2022 10:00 am

DIAL Center (NWRC)

3 Hours
Exploring New Health Care & Wellbeing Tools for the Future

This event will showcase new care digital tools, enabling learning for vulnerable people to enhance their wellbeing and mental health. On the day see demos of the tools and connect with the available resources in your local community.

eCareWell

Face to Face

DIAL Center (NWRC)

26/04/2022 10:00 am

3 Hours

Hard to reach groups

vonnie.mcwilliams@nwrc.ac.uk
NCFE Horticulture Growing Vegetables

26/04/2022 10:00 am

Horticultural Training Centre, Brooke Park, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 0HH

3 hours each day
NCFE Horticulture Growing Vegetables

An introduction to the basic principles of outdoor vegetable growing. This will include planning and preparing a site for vegetable production, propagating seeds, caring for young vegetable plants and transplanting them to a suitable outdoor vegetable planter to mature for harvest.

This is a day two course, with participants attending the following dates:
Tuesday 26th April: 10:00-13:00
Wednesday 27th April: 10:00-13:00

The Conservation Volunteers

Face to Face

Horticultural Training Centre, Brooke Park, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 0HH

26/04/2022 10:00 am

3 hours each day

Adults

d.montgomery@tcv.org.uk
Irish Language Taster Session

26/04/2022 10:00 am

Online event

2 Hours
Irish Language Taster Session

This session aims to introduce the basics of the Irish Language for beginners. It is a great opportunity to try online language learning and pick up a ‘Cúpla Focal’ for social use. The session includes the opportunity to learn and practice within small groups.

MF Learning

Online

Contact mflearning.classes@gmail.com for details

Online event

26/04/2022 10:00 am

2 Hours

Adults

mflearning.classes@gmail.com
How To Make Spiralised Carrot Noodles

26/04/2022 2:00 pm

Zoom

0.5 hours
How To Make Spiralised Carrot Noodles

Inspired by the flavours of China, join Helen Doherty for an Interactive Zoom course on how to prepare and cook a gorgeous and healthy meal of spiralised carrot noodles. Helen will also discuss the many benefits of preparing spiralised vegetables.

Helen Doherty

Online

Zoom

26/04/2022 2:00 pm

0.5 hours

Open to all individuals

helenbaby@gmail.com
Cyber Safety for Older Adults

26/04/2022 10:00 am

Online
Cyber Safety for Older Adults

Allstate NI is offering free cyber safety training sessions to protect older consumers from online scams. These sessions will cover general cybersecurity awareness, fraud, identity theft, email and telephone scams, and will equip attendees with the tools to protect their passwords and privacy settings.

Allstate NI

Online

bit.ly/3IKyCQ4

Online

26/04/2022 10:00 am

Older adults
Embracing Talent Youth Programme/Speakers for Schools

26/04/2022 9:30 am

Online

3 Hours
Embracing Talent Youth Programme/Speakers for Schools

Embracing Talent is an Employability course targeting Key Stage 4/5 (year 12/14 pupils). Delivered over three hours, it provides participants with an opportunity to develop a range of skills needed for the workplace for preparing for Higher or Further Education. Embracing Talent is filled with interactive online lectures and presentations as well as challenging online tasks, all designed to nurture development skills in pupils. Each lesson also contains an Industry Insight segment featuring a prominent local business person providing advice for young people.

Ulster University Schools' Partnership Unit

Online

Embracing Talent Workshop – Only open to NI Students

Online

26/04/2022 9:30 am

3 Hours

Year 12/14 pupils
The role of Intuitive Eating (IE) in body satisfaction and self esteem

26/04/2022 10:30 am

Online

45 mins
The role of Intuitive Eating (IE) in body satisfaction and self esteem

As we slowly come out of the 2020 pandemic and return to somewhat normal activities many of us have realised that our eating behaviours over the last 2 years have been negatively affected. Many of us have reported that during the lockdowns we have overindulged in favourite foods and moved less. Interestingly, the global market for weight loss products and services have predicted to grow from $254.9 billion in 2021 to $377.3 billion by 2026. However, it is estimated that 2.7 billion adults will be overweight, over 1 billion affected by obesity, and 177 million adults severely affected by obesity by 2025.

Open University

Online

To attend, please visit: Intuitive Eating

For more information, please contact imelda.haran@open.ac.uk

Online

26/04/2022 10:30 am

45 mins
Careers & Employability

26/04/2022 11:30 am

Online

20 mins
Careers & Employability

Applications skills – an online session with a careers consultant from the Open University in Ireland

The Open University

Online

To attend, please visit: Careers & Employability

For more information, please contact imelda.haran@open.ac.uk

Online

26/04/2022 11:30 am

20 mins
Manchester United Foundation and Ulster University – STEM Event All SySTEM’s Go!

26/04/2022 3:00 pm

Foyleside Shopping Centre

2 Hours
Manchester United Foundation and Ulster University – STEM Event All SySTEM’s Go!

Manchester United Foundation and Ulster University – STEM Event

All SySTEM’s Go! workshops; incorporating Robotics and coding Activity

Participants will get the opportunity to engage with Ulster University Schools Outreach team and Manchester United Foundation, to delve into the arena of physical coding and robotics, learning new skills and developing current knowledge.

“Participants will use a table top robotic to replace the Manchester United Players, to see how their coding skills can score goals. “ Session will encourage creatively, teamwork and communication skills, allowing participants to interact, think and brainstorm on how to solve the problem by helping to enhance their coding skills.

Ulster University

Face to Face

Registration coming soon. For more information, please contact imelda.haran@open.ac.uk

Foyleside Shopping Centre

26/04/2022 3:00 pm

2 Hours

General public School Pupils (10-16 Years old) Potential school groups.
Meet Nao the robot!

26/04/2022 2:30 pm

Foyleside Shopping Centre

1.5 hours
Meet Nao the robot!

Come along and meet Nao and his friend and programmer Dr Emmett Kerr. See how Nao likes to keep fit, do Tai-Chi and dance and sing! Also hear about all of our other robots and research which is being done at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at the Magee Campus of Ulster University!

Ulster University

Face to Face

Foyleside Shopping Centre

26/04/2022 2:30 pm

1.5 hours

Everyone

ep.kerr@ulster.ac.uk
Music, Virtual Reality & More

26/04/2022 12:00 pm

Foyleside Shopping Centre

4 hours
Music, Virtual Reality & More

Have you ever wanted to learn a new instrument? What about entering a Virtual Reality world? 21 Training is offering a variety of sessions from music tuition to online VR experiences, so if you are thinking of trying something new, this is for you.

21 Training

Face to Face

Foyleside Shopping Centre

26/04/2022 12:00 pm

4 hours

16+

pdanagher@21.training
Work Abroad, See the World!

26/04/2022 4:30 pm

Online

45 minutes
Work Abroad, See the World!

Ever wanted to work abroad and see the world? Foyle International have fully funded Erasmus+ Internships (for ages 18+) in Europe in the field of Hospitality and Tourism to gain real work experience. Come along and hear from other participants talk about their experiences abroad!

Foyle Language School

Online

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X-SdcHlxSuee6xCZID-Ztg

Online

26/04/2022 4:30 pm

45 minutes

Students of vocational colleges in NI (i.e. NWRC, SERC etc.), graduates of vocational colleges, Students of secondary schools who are studying a BTEC qualification, graduates who studied a BTEC, unemployed, young people in Derry and NI aged 18-30

aine@foyle.eu
Wednesday 27th April
Upcycling Wetsuits

27/04/2022 10:00 am

Creggan Country Park

2 Hours
Upcycling Wetsuits

Do you have old torn wetsuits laying around that are going to end up in the bin? Creggan Country Park are encouraging the upcycling of unloved wetsuits, transforming them into new items to help promote the message of reusable material.

Creggan Country Park

Face to Face

Creggan Country Park

27/04/2022 10:00 am

2 Hours

Everyone

karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com
The Lorax Storybook Trail

27/04/2022 1:00 pm

Creggan Country Park

1 Hour
The Lorax Storybook Trail

Follow this unique trail along the picturesque woodland path where children will have to find pages of the Dr. Seuss children’s storybook ‘The Lorax’ using QR codes and solve the hidden puzzles of the Truffula trees, the Once-ler and many more.

Creggan Country Park

Face to Face

Creggan Country Park

27/04/2022 1:00 pm

1 Hour

Primary school and early years

karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com
Digital Drop-In Session

27/04/2022 10:30 am

Creggan Library

2 Hours
Digital Drop-In Session

Call in and find out about the many digital services Libraries NI has to offer. Learn how to download e-Books and e-Magazines and get help and support using our digital services.

Digital Drop-In Session

Face to Face

Creggan Library

27/04/2022 10:30 am

2 Hours

18+

creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk
Introduction to Forrest Yoga, Introduction to Essential oils

27/04/2022 7:00 pm

Eglinton Community Centre

2 Hours
Introduction to Forrest Yoga, Introduction to Essential oils

Pranayama is the practice of breath regulation which helps participants understand who they truly are at the core. The Introduction to Forrest Yoga workshop will introduce uses of essential oils which are used for skin healing, pain management, plus many others. Suitable for all.

Hunter Aromatics

Face to Face

Eglinton Community Centre

27/04/2022 7:00 pm

2 Hours

Mums

hunteraromatics@gmail.com
Read Aloud

27/04/2022 12:00 pm

Strabane library

1 Hour
Read Aloud

An informal and relaxed opportunity to read aloud, listen to and discuss poetry and other literature.

Strabane Library ( Libraries NI)

Face to Face

Strabane library

27/04/2022 12:00 pm

1 Hour

Adults

Kate.devine@librariesni.org.uk
Dementia Friendly Community Workshop

27/04/2022 11:00 am

Zoom

2 Hours
Dementia Friendly Community Workshop

Have a better awareness of how to relate to, communicate with and support a person with dementia

Alzheimer's Society

Online

Alzheimer’s Society Online via Zoom

Zoom

27/04/2022 11:00 am

2 Hours

Public facing workers and anyone caring for someone with dementia

martin.reilly@alzheimers.org.uk
Living with Anxiety

27/04/2022 1:00 pm

Online

1 hour
Living with Anxiety

What is anxiety and where does it come from? Are there any tips on how to deal with it? The Ulster Supported Employment and Learning are holding a Living with Anxiety course which will cover what anxiety feels like and how it affects day-to-day life.

USEL

Online

Online

27/04/2022 1:00 pm

1 hour

Individuals living with a disability or health condition

awhite@usel.co.uk
An introduction to Body Wisdom. The Movement of Creativity and Wisdom for the over-50s

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company, Magazine Street, Derry, BT48 6HH

2 hours
An introduction to Body Wisdom. The Movement of Creativity and Wisdom for the over-50s

“Body Wisdom is a successful dance and movement project for people over 50 years of age, which offers a relaxed and gentle exploration of how to move in a more poetic way.
Anyone 50+ years can join, no matter the level of physical ability or experience.”

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company

Face to Face

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company, Magazine Street, Derry, BT48 6HH

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

2 hours

50 years plus

steve@echoechodance.com
Street Talk/Choice and Voice

27/04/2022 11:00 am

The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery St Derry / Londonderry BT48 6RG

2 hours
Street Talk/Choice and Voice

The Playhouse Street Talk Project
With artist Caroline Devenny

Wednesday 27th April 11-1.00

This workshop will be themed around STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, as it is part of the Lifelong Learning Festival.
The artist will work with participants to make cards that will light up electronically. The cards will incorporate various lifelong learning quotes.

Wednesday 27th April 11-1.00
The Playhouse Street Talk Project
With artist Sarah McNabb

This workshop will be based around the theme of planets within the universe.
The artist will work with participants to produce their own artwork through the traditional method of block printing

The Playhouse

Face to Face

The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery St Derry / Londonderry BT48 6RG

27/04/2022 11:00 am

2 hours

Various

deirdre@derryplayhouse.com
NWRC Learning For Life Roadshow

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

Foyleside Shopping Centre, Orchard Street Derry, Co. Londonderry, BT48 6XY
NWRC Learning For Life Roadshow

The Learning For Life Roadshow is an interactive learning experience for people of all ages. Experience interactive activities, live shows and demonstrations representing the range of courses at NWRC from health and social care, hair & beauty to engineering, sport and hospitality.

North West Regional College

Face to Face

Foyleside Shopping Centre, Orchard Street Derry, Co. Londonderry, BT48 6XY

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

Adults / Teens

conor.mcgurgan@nwrc.ac.uk
Human Library

27/04/2022 10:30 am

8 Bishop Street, BT48 6PW
Human Library

A Human Book is a person who has volunteered to challenge prejudice through respectful conversation with participants. Groups will listen and ask questions, spend 25 mins with each, then move on to hear from another Human Library Book. Don’t judge a book by its cover!

North West Community Network

Face to Face

8 Bishop Street, BT48 6PW

27/04/2022 10:30 am

Everyone

info@nwcn.org
How to Save Energy in the Home

27/04/2022 11:00 am

Zoom

30 mins
How to Save Energy in the Home

Every wondered how to save energy in the home? From turning off lights to not overfilling kettles, and from doing full loads of laundry to turning down the fridge, this session will focus on saving energy in and around the home. Registration details coming soon!

Click Energy

Online

Zoom

27/04/2022 11:00 am

30 mins

All individuals

chat@clickenergyni.com
Words to Shape My Name: Reading/Discussion with Author Laura McKenna

27/04/2022 7:00 pm

Online

1 Hour
Words to Shape My Name: Reading/Discussion with Author Laura McKenna

In 1781 an escaped slave named Tony Small saved the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, grievously wounded during the American Revolutionary War. The two became constant companions until Fitzgerald’s death during the United Irish rebellion of 1798. Words to Shape My Name, nominated for Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2021, reimagines Small’s life and highlights the neglected role played by people of colour in Irish history. Author Laura McKenna will read from her novel, discussing the inspiration behind it and its origins as a creative writing PhD.

ISLE Ireland research project at Ulster University

Online

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laura-mckenna-words-to-shape-my-name-tickets-316594371287

Online

27/04/2022 7:00 pm

1 Hour

Anyone interested in creative writing, historical fiction, Ireland’s diverse past
Inside the Ceramics Studio: A Making Session

27/04/2022 10:00 am

Online

2 Hours
Inside the Ceramics Studio: A Making Session

This event will showcase ceramic making practices with a focus on hand building. As a live session, participants will be introduced to these processes with demonstration based learning. Participants will learn about clay preparation, construction, surface treatment and finishing. The session will conclude with a focus on the kiln room, to cover the complete making spectrum in the Ceramic Studio.

Ulster University

Online

https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/f89eb3e46c1d4cdc81cccd62716e21d2

Online

27/04/2022 10:00 am

2 Hours
Learning Disability Awareness Training for Employers

26/04/2022 10:00 am

Online

1.5 hours
Learning Disability Awareness Training for Employers

To support local employers to have a greater awareness and understanding of learning disability.
This one hour taster session will provide information about how to involve a person with a learning disability at work to further promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace. This session is suitable to any employer in the Derry and Strabane locality.

Mencap

Online

Please register in advance for this class at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcO2opzgpG9waHAWJM-ultW20tEIKeBZq

Online

26/04/2022 10:00 am

1.5 hours

Local Employers

Geoffrey.Hunter@mencap.org.uk
NumeraSee

27/04/2022 5:30 pm

Online

1 Hour
NumeraSee

NumeraSee will be hosting a selection of online mentoring sessions for both KS1 and KS2 children focusing on how we can reinforce fundamental maths concepts with items found around the home or in our larder.

Sessions will be entirely interactive and resources will be shared, via email, prior to event.

Sessions will last 1 hour, with a short brain break, and have a specific learning intention.

Each session can host up to 8 kids.

NumeraSee

Online

Registration details coming soon.

Online

27/04/2022 5:30 pm

1 Hour

Children aged 7-11

katrina@numerasee.com
Making the Most of Your Slow Cooker

27/04/2022 7:30 pm

Zoom

1.5 hours
Making the Most of Your Slow Cooker

Have you fallen out of love with your slow cooker? Do you have one sitting in a cupboard gathering dust that you’d like to use, but don’t know how?

Join a Registered Nutritionist for a whistle stop learning tour of all things slow cooking – from the benefits of using a slow cooker, to how to prepare healthy meals, top tips for adding flavour, food safety, batch cooking & easy recipes to try at home!

Community Food & Nutrition, Western Health & Socia Care Trust

Online

Contact Jemma.theobald@westerntrust.hscni.net

Zoom

27/04/2022 7:30 pm

1.5 hours

Adults

Jemma.theobald@westerntrust.hscni.net
The Power of Nature

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

The meeting point for the event will be at St Columb's Park House Cafe at 2pm St Columb’s Park BT47 6JY

2 hours
The Power of Nature

Take a walk in woodland in the City. Discover the power of nature to heal and how forest bathing (the Japanese practice Shinrin-yoku) of being in greenery connects us powerfully and positively to all our senses. Explore how to connect with nature and experience that sense of wellbeing.

Older People North West Age Concern Derry

Face to Face

Contact Jemma.theobald@westerntrust.hscni.net

The meeting point for the event will be at St Columb's Park House Cafe at 2pm St Columb’s Park BT47 6JY

27/04/2022 2:00 pm

2 hours

Our event is aimed at older people who like to be active, to engage with others and open to new experiences.

development@olderpeoplenorthwest.org
Thursday 28th April
Get into construction with Craft Training

28/04/2022 11:00 am

Craft Training Strabane Mopack Business Complex, Ballycolman Rd, BT82 9PH
Get into construction with Craft Training

If you are interested in learning more about how to start your career in construction, then come along and try your hand at some practical construction activities including joinery, plastering and bricklaying. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with our team and discover just how a rewarding a career construction can be.

Craft Training

Face to Face

Craft Training Strabane Mopack Business Complex, Ballycolman Rd, BT82 9PH

28/04/2022 11:00 am

Potential students Parents and guardians General public Employers and construction stakeholders

craftbm@outlook.com
Get into construction with Craft Training

28/04/2022 2:00 pm

Craft Training Strabane Mopack Business Complex, Ballycolman Rd, BT82 9PH
Get into construction with Craft Training

If you are interested in learning more about how to start your career in construction, then come along and try your hand at some practical construction activities including joinery, plastering and bricklaying. You’ll have an opportunity to speak with our team and discover just how a rewarding a career construction can be.

Craft Training

Face to Face

https://forms.office.com/r/sbL6sLKTB1

Craft Training Strabane Mopack Business Complex, Ballycolman Rd, BT82 9PH

28/04/2022 2:00 pm

Potential students Parents and guardians General public Employers and construction stakeholders

craftbm@outlook.com
My Home Life NI

28/04/2022 10:00 am

Online

1.5 hours
My Home Life NI

Come and see what My Home Life is all about.

My Home Life (MHL) is a Programme sweeping across Care Homes in Northern Ireland that aims to improve the quality of life for people living, dying, visiting and working in Care Homes. The Programme seeks to deliver positive change for older people.

The aim of this session is to provide insights into the My Home Life Programme. During the session you will also have an opportunity to try out some of our most popular techniques and approaches to support transformational leadership and positive change in Care Homes.

Learn how we are influencing Leadership within Care Homes by having ‘Caring Conversations’, Being Appreciative, Focusing on Relationships and ‘Developing Best Practice’. We want to work together with the community to ensure we are improving Care Homes in a way that works for you!

This taster session would be useful for those who work, live or visit a care home as well as organisations and individuals who may wish to connect with Care Homes such as Youth Groups, Community and Voluntary Groups, local businesses and service providers.

Why not come along and find out what this is all about at our fun and interactive session. Click HERE to book your place. Alternatively type the following link into your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/sbL6sLKTB1

Two Sessions: 10am – 11:30am and 6pm – 7:30pm

My Home Life (NI)

Online

https://forms.office.com/r/sbL6sLKTB1

Online

28/04/2022 10:00 am

1.5 hours

Individuals who work, live, visit or connect with care homes in NI.

j.parkington@ulster.ac.uk
My Home Life NI

28/04/2022 6:00 pm

Online

1.5 hours
My Home Life NI

Come and see what My Home Life is all about.

My Home Life (MHL) is a Programme sweeping across Care Homes in Northern Ireland that aims to improve the quality of life for people living, dying, visiting and working in Care Homes. The Programme seeks to deliver positive change for older people.

The aim of this session is to provide insights into the My Home Life Programme. During the session you will also have an opportunity to try out some of our most popular techniques and approaches to support transformational leadership and positive change in Care Homes.

Learn how we are influencing Leadership within Care Homes by having ‘Caring Conversations’, Being Appreciative, Focusing on Relationships and ‘Developing Best Practice’. We want to work together with the community to ensure we are improving Care Homes in a way that works for you!

This taster session would be useful for those who work, live or visit a care home as well as organisations and individuals who may wish to connect with Care Homes such as Youth Groups, Community and Voluntary Groups, local businesses and service providers.

Why not come along and find out what this is all about at our fun and interactive session. Click HERE to book your place. Alternatively type the following link into your browser: https://forms.office.com/r/sbL6sLKTB1

Two Sessions: 10am – 11:30am and 6pm – 7:30pm

My Home Life (NI)

Online

https://forms.office.com/r/sbL6sLKTB1

Online

28/04/2022 6:00 pm

1.5 hours

Audience: Individuals who work, live, visit or connect with care homes in NI.

j.parkington@ulster.ac.uk
Science for Grown Ups

07/04/2022 3:30 pm

NWRC, Strand Building, Strand Road, L' Derry, BT48 7AL

1.5 hours
Science for Grown Ups

Life and Health Sciences is a priority skills focus in Northern Ireland.

This event aims to provide an interactive, hands-on event where adults can experience a range of fun scienceactivities and explore the exciting and fulfilling careers our science courses can provide the opportunity to progress to.

This event will be particularly suited to those wishing to return to education or those wishing to explore science as an alternative career pathway.

North West Regional College

Face to Face

NWRC, Strand Building, Strand Road, L' Derry, BT48 7AL

07/04/2022 3:30 pm

1.5 hours

18+

francine.moran@nwrc.ac.uk
Music, Virtual Reality & More

28/04/2022 12:00 pm

3-5 Abercorn Square Strabane, BT82 8AG

15-30 minute tasters running all day until 3:30pm
Music, Virtual Reality & More

Ever thought of learning a new instrument or even sharpening up your musical skills? 21 Training is offering free music tuition to beginner, intermediate and advanced musicians for a variety of instruments: guitar, bass, drums, piano, mandolin, vocals, and song writing.

21 Training

Face to Face

3-5 Abercorn Square Strabane, BT82 8AG

28/04/2022 12:00 pm

15-30 minute tasters running all day until 3:30pm

16+
Verbal Wellbeing Reading Room

28/04/2022 11:00 am

Online

1 hour
Verbal Wellbeing Reading Room

Join Verbal Wellbeing for stories and conversation as part of their Reading Room’s shared reading model to facilitate dialogue through stories between people from different backgrounds. Through reading and sharing experiences, communities can learn to understand and celebrate diversity as well as improve relationships.

Verbal

Online

Online

28/04/2022 11:00 am

1 hour

18+

holly@theverbal.co
Discover The Open University in Derry

28/04/2022 10:30 am

Online

30 mins
Discover The Open University in Derry

Showcasing the OU in Northern Ireland’s Community Partnerships Project (CPP): a community-based, supported-learning initiative aimed at adults from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The Open University

Online

Find the event at: shorturl.at/hkGT4

Online

28/04/2022 10:30 am

30 mins
Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT)

28/04/2022 3:00 pm

Online
Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT)

Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT) Series is an educational intervention that addresses and involves ageing populations as well as practitioners, clinicians, professionals who support ageing populations in their professional roles. As part of the AWPT Series we are exploring how important it is, over our lifespan, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age (also known as Five Pillars for Ageing Well).

The unique contribution lies in the AWPT Series being highly collaborative and establish Participatory Public Engagement as the main vehicle for co-design, co-production and delivery and impact. The AWPT Series bring and translate the available evidence to the lay people/public, and bring people to share their own experience. This appeals to public and empowers/ enables them to make lifestyle choices that can make them live longer and healthier lives. AWPT Series provide a unique platform for collaboration between diverse communities (members of public, researchers, clinicians, practitioners and stakeholders). These are the most important aspects of the AWPT Series and the related portfolio of work:

Creating bridges between communities to allow for a mutual flow of information/knowledge exchange

Empowering populations to self-management and become partners in their own health care

Co-facilitating a step change in user behaviour and support existing health and social care services provision

Connecting sustainable, already, existing work, support programmes offered by various organisations and networks that already exist in four nations (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland).

Self-management and becoming partner in our own health care are very important aspects of these talks especially where this is facilitated via engagement of all involved populations who are ageing as well as practitioners, researchers, clinicians, professionals who support ageing populations in their professional roles. These talks are expected to also have a wider impact in healthcare economies, as ageing and related co-morbidities have a substantial health and economic burden footprint.

AWT Series are aligned with the OU academic mission and address Big Societal Challenges

As the AWPT Series support the OU agenda for innovative teaching and invite co-design & co-production of the series through Participatory Public Engagement where members of public, practitioners & stakeholders contribute to the direction of the AWPT Series, topics and direct input form the members of pubic in co-facilitating the talks.

From the evaluations of The AWPT Series to date, we understand these meet the needs of external stakeholders, members of public, researchers and practitioners who partner with us and support further sharing & dissemination through their own networks. This significantly extends the reach and impact of knowledge shared/exchanged via this Participatory Public Engagement on society, culture, economy and governments across the UK and internationally.

Tackle sustainability and environment – engaged communities are easier to support

We use existing networks and support diverse communities to engage with their health and wellbeing and connect the two in a sustainable manner. Organisations are able to support more effectively communities that are engaged in their health and wellbeing and lifestyle choices.

Support / empower communities with behavioural change and persisting issues around equality

We are supporting the government (local and central) and the NHS in their aim to prevent disease and prevent hospitalisation through focussing on sustainable self-management and educational intervention linking to the five Pillars for Ageing Well. We engage and work closely with wide and diverse communities through the existing network and network that is being continuously built and developed through the AWPT Series.

The Open University

Online

To attend, please visit: Engaging Communities in discussing health & wellbeing

Online

28/04/2022 3:00 pm

imelda.haran@open.ac.uk
Introduction to Acting

28/04/2022 11:00 am

Ulster University, Foyle Arts Building (MQ building) Magee Campus

2 hours
Introduction to Acting

This is a practical workshop on acting, offered to the general public from the Derry and Strabane area.

I will introduce the actor’s practice of voice and body, through an exploration of the participants’ memories and creative abilities. The work will conclude with the production of a short performance based on the participants’ improvisations.

Max number of participants: 15.

Ulster University

Online

To register, email g.campo@ulster.ac.uk

Ulster University, Foyle Arts Building (MQ building) Magee Campus

28/04/2022 11:00 am

2 hours

General public in the region, of any ability, education, and gender. Minimum age: 16.

g.campo@ulster.ac.uk
Friday 29th April
Walk, Talk, Experience & Learn about the Eden Project Foyle site

29/04/2022 3:00 pm

Brook Hall Estate, Culmore Rd, Derry. Booking Essential as numbers are limited

2 hours
Walk, Talk, Experience & Learn about the Eden Project Foyle site

The Eden Project Foyle seeks to rejuvenate the landscape along the River Foyle. Participants will learn more about Eden Project Foyle and how the landscape can be used as an educational resource, while creating new opportunities for the local community.

Eden Project Foyle

Face to Face

Brook Hall Estate, Culmore Rd, Derry. Booking Essential as numbers are limited

29/04/2022 3:00 pm

2 hours

All ages

hello@foylerivergardens.com
NSPCC PANTS The Underwear Rule webinar

29/04/2022 12:00 pm

Online

30 minutes
NSPCC PANTS The Underwear Rule webinar

The Underwear Rule will assist parents and carers to help keep children safe from abuse. The aim is to teach vital messages such as their body belongs to themselves, they right to say no and to tell a trusted adult if they are feeling upset.

NSPCC

Online

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83878295023?pwd=MVdXbnIxSmxWWmNJNUpUZHdxb2NQUT09

Meeting ID: 838 7829 5023

Passcode: 482968

Online

29/04/2022 12:00 pm

30 minutes

Parents/carers/family support professionals

margaret.gallagher@nspcc.org.uk
Extra Activities
Guided History Tour of Boomhall

30/04/2022 11:00 am

Boomhall, commencing from the stables.

1.5 hours
Guided History Tour of Boomhall

Boomhall Trust are offering a free guided outdoor history tour of Boomhall at 11am this Saturday 30^th April . The tour will last approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Starting at the stables and ending at Boomhall Mansion House. Places are limited and booking essential. To Book tel 07968 738862 or email admin@boomhall.org

Find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7heEcU7WdI

Boomhall Trust

Face to Face

Boomhall, commencing from the stables.

30/04/2022 11:00 am

1.5 hours

Anyone with an interest in history.

admin@boomhall.org
Tea & Newspapers

Shantallow Library

1 Hour
Tea & Newspapers

Tea and Newspapers give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in comfort while enjoying complimentary beverages and biscuits.

Every Monday @ 11:00

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

1 Hour

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Cryptic Corner

Shantallow Library

1 hour
Cryptic Corner

Do you enjoy the patience and observational skills of a good jigsaw? Are you irked by a 10-letter word for foiled? Come and join the Cryptic Corner of Shantallow Library and give your brain a workout with fun games that sharpen your mind.

Every Monday at 12pm.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

1 hour

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Basic Computer Drop-In

Shantallow Library

1 hour
Basic Computer Drop-In

Basic computer guidance and support for those looking to get online.

Every Wednesday at 12.30pm.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

1 hour

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Rhythm and Rhyme Session

Shantallow Library

45 mins
Rhythm and Rhyme Session

Rhythm and Rhyme Sessions introduce adults and children from 0 – 4 to the wonders of rhymes, songs and stories. An entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, providing foundations to develop their reading, listening and language skills and, of course, to have fun!

Every Thursday at 10.45am.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

45 mins

0-4 years

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Beginners Irish Language Class

Shantallow Library

45 mins
Beginners Irish Language Class

Have you ever mixed up your Fáilte and Sláinte? Ever wanted to have a ‘Cúpla Focal’ up your geansaí? Why not join fellow enthusiasts at Shantallow Library’s weekly conversational Beginners Irish Language Class where you’ll be saying ‘Go raibh maith agat’ in no time!

Every Friday at 10.15am.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

45 mins

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Improvers Irish Language Class

Shantallow Library

1 hour
Improvers Irish Language Class

Do you know the difference between Maidin mhaith and Oíche mhaith? Or your Slán leat and Slán agat? Why not join Shantallow Library’s weekly conversational Advanced Irish Language Class where you’ll be saying ‘An bhfuil Gaeilge agat’ in no time!

Every Friday at 11.30am.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

1 hour

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Knit & Knatter

Shantallow Library

2 hours
Knit & Knatter

Knit and Natter Groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitch and other crafts. The participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Complimentary tea/coffee will be provided.

Every Monday and Thursday at 2pm.

Shantallow Library

Face to Face

Shantallow Library

2 hours

Adults

marie-elaine.tierney@librariesni.org.uk
Read Aloud

27/04/2022 12:00 pm

Strabane Library

1 hour
Read Aloud

An informal and relaxed opportunity to read aloud, listen to and discuss poetry and other literature.

Strabane Libraries (Libraries NI)

Face to Face

Strabane Library

27/04/2022 12:00 pm

1 hour

Adults

Kate.devine@librariesni.org.uk
Young People & Mental Health

29/04/2022 3:30 pm

The Gasyard

1 hour
Young People & Mental Health

The Well Connected and Health Champions deliver an information session to young people on the importance of mental health, and how to support one another while providing greater knowledge and understanding of health improvement.

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum

Face to Face

The Gasyard

29/04/2022 3:30 pm

1 hour

Young people

sinead@bbhealthforum.org
Family Nutrition Session

27/04/2022 3:30 pm

The Gasyard

1 hour
Family Nutrition Session

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum is providing an interactive session into how to help feed families on a budget. With the cost of living steadily increasing, this event will benefit many people in the community who are impacted by price increases.

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum

Face to Face

https://ulster.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/programs/developing-business-what-works-and-why

The Gasyard

27/04/2022 3:30 pm

1 hour

Families

sinead@bbhealthforum.org
Developing Business: What works and Why (Multiple sessions)

25/04/2022 9:00 am

Online

Available throughout festival
Developing Business: What works and Why (Multiple sessions)

This programme is a collaboration of online self paced courses which aim to teach participants about the world of business.

Ranging from social enterprises to international business development including the effect of COVID 19 on business practice, this program is ideal for pupils who wish to unpick what makes business work and why.

All content is aligned to relevant year 12-14 school curriculum.

Ulster University

Online

https://ulster.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/programs/developing-business-what-works-and-why

Online

25/04/2022 9:00 am

Available throughout festival

School Pupils aged 16-18
Adult Craft Session

Creggan Library

2 hours
Adult Craft Session

Call in and join our adult craft session, perfect for all ages, groups, and abilities. This fun craft workshop is led by experienced professional crafts tutors. So why not explore your creative side and try your hand at something new.

29 April from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

Creggan Library

Face to Face

https://ulster.eu-west.catalog.canvaslms.com/programs/developing-business-what-works-and-why

Creggan Library

2 hours

18+

creggan.library@librariesni.org.uk
fitChef Health Studio

27/04/2022 11:00 am

fitChef, 24, Northland Road Industrial Estate, BT48 0LD

90 mins
fitChef Health Studio

Ever wanted to try a high cardio-based workout but didn’t fancy signing up for a membership? fitChef Health Studio are offering guests the chance to drop in, meet the team and try it out for themselves, all in a safe, fun & energetic way.

Induction to a Spin Bike Fitness Class & Healthier Eating

Face to Face

fitChef, 24, Northland Road Industrial Estate, BT48 0LD

27/04/2022 11:00 am

90 mins

16-65+

fitchef@mail.com
Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing

Zoom
Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing

Positive Mental Health and Emotional Well-being are recognized as having major consequences for our physical health and social outcomes

These are 5 steps or actions you can adopt simple activities into your everyday life which cost nothing but can reap huge personal health and wellbeing rewards.

The Health Improvement, Equality and Involvement Department, WHSCT

Online

Zoom

emmett.breslin@westerntrust.hscni.net
Family Nutrition Session

13/04/2022 3:30 pm

The Gasyard

1 hour
Family Nutrition Session

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum is providing an interactive session into how to help feed families on a budget. With the cost of living steadily increasing, this event will benefit many people in the community who are impacted by price increases.

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum

Face to Face

The Gasyard

13/04/2022 3:30 pm

1 hour

Families

sinead@bbhealthforum.org
Drop-in Digital Morning

26/04/2022 2:15 pm

Newtownstewart Library

2 hours
Drop-in Digital Morning

This Drop-In Digital Morning will assist people in accessing e-services such as ebooks, magazines & newspapers as well as offering support and confidence to get online.

Newtownstewart Library

Face to Face

Newtownstewart Library

26/04/2022 2:15 pm

2 hours

Senior Citizens or anyone who wants to find out more about the library's e-services

una.mcgarrigle@librariesni.org.uk
Spring Flower Pots

Online
Spring Flower Pots

These sessions will help pupils get fit, be healthy and have fun! With a focus on healthy diets and lifestyle, it’s full of fun movements, games, and activities. Planned, created and delivered by young adults with Down syndrome from Project 21 Group.

Libraries NI – Castlederg Library

Face to Face

Online

Local schools and The Learning Disability Community.

connor@fdst.org.uk