We are delighted to announce that Derry City and Strabane Region Learning City will be hosting two Learning Hubs in the lead up to the 2022 Lifelong Learning Festival!

Want to pick up a new skill, or curious to find out what learning opportunities are available across the City and Region? Come along to the Alley Theatre on Thursday 31st March from 12-5pm, or Foyleside Shopping Centre on Friday 1st April from 12-6pm to find out more.

With over 100 events and activities lined up for the Lifelong Learning Festival this year, get into the learning spirit early and celebrate the power of learning by coming down and taking on a new challenge!

A full list of the activities and events available can be found below. 


Learning Hub Activities:

Highlight PR Derry
Learn a range of different skills with Highlight PR Derry! They will be teaching graphic design on your mobile phone, the basics of creative writing, and how to write a formal letter. Useful practice for any age in core skills! 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Synergy Gym
Wanting to get into exercise or just keen to know more about what to do in the gym? Look no further! Synergy Gym will guide you through an introduction to gym equipment and techniques to correct form. 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Playlist for Life
In a time when personalisation is key, learn to give the most personalised gift of all! Playlist for Life will help you to create a personalised Spotify playlist, whether it’s for yourself to sing along to or to show your skills to a loved one. 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre

Northwest NI Beauty Training
Take some time to relax by learning self-massage techniques with Northwest NI Beauty Training. While learning these amazing techniques you will also discover insights into the beauty industry and what it is like to work in.

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Caliway Dog Grooming
Ever wonder how to maintain your dog’s coat between grooms? Well, Caliway Dog Grooming will be showing you exactly that! They will also be demonstrating correct brushing techniques as well as how to trim your dog’s nails safely. 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre

Foyle Speakers Toastmasters
Get the skills to ‘think on your feet’ with Foyle Speakers Toastmasters. They will be teaching you how to speak in public with interesting Q&A and Table Topic sessions throughout the day. 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Foyle Sign Language Centre
Learn one of the most useful skills with Foyle Sign Language Centre! Get an insight into British and Irish sign language, including how to fingerspell your own name and sign some basic greetings.

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Mickey Finns Karate and Kickboxing Academy
Get an introduction to karate and kickboxing with Mickey Finns Karate and Kickboxing Academy. Learn basic moves from demonstrations!

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Craft NI
Craft NI are showcasing an array of learning opportunities with their general household hints and tips on how to make cocktails (and mocktails)! In Foyleside, there is an extra opportunity to learn how to make decorative cupcakes, while in the Alley Theatre you can learn how to make decorative mouldings. 

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Get an introduction to gymnastics and see demonstrations of moves that you can practice at home with Shooting Starz Gymnastics.

Attending:
31st March – The Alley Theatre
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Ulster University Magee Fencing
A skill not to miss, get a chance to see what fencing involves and the skills entailed with the Ulster University Magee Fencing group. 

Attending:
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Women’s Centre
Come by the Women’s Centre station where you can learn a variety of skills, from how to complete you CV to basic phrases in another language! There’s so much to see as they will also be teaching how to arm knit, plait hair and do a wood print! 

Attending:
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre

Fashion and Textile Design Centre (RE:IMAGINE)
The Fashion and Textile Design Centre RE:IMAGINE pop-up shop are showcasing many exciting learning opportunities with their crocheting skills, vintage hair styling guides and makeup styling.  

Attending:
1st April – Foyleside Shopping Centre