Loves Learning Festival - Our Balbriggan

Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival

Programme of Events

Time Friday - 24th March Monday - 27th March Tuesday - 28th March Wednesday - 29th March Thursday - 30th March Friday - 31st March Saturday - 1st April
7.00 pm - 8.30pm Balrothery Heritage Centre Free Beginners Sean nós Dance WorkShop No Booking Required Online Launch @ 3pm Podcast - Learners Voice
9.30am - 4.00pm TUS scheme- Information Stand Womens Shed showcase Information Stand Millfield Shopping Centre DDLETB - Information Stand Adult Guidance and Information Service Apprenticeships Baldoyle Training Centre Skills for Work/Skills to Advance Community Dvelopment with Empower Millfield Shopping Centre DDLETB - Information Stand Adult Guidance and Information Service Apprenticeships Baldoyle Training Centre Skills for Work/Skills to Advance Millfield Shopping Centre
10.00am Come and Try Session African Drumming Workshop Irish Institute of Music & Song Booking required contact IIMS Come and Try Session Learn how to sing an irish folksong Workshop Irish Institute of Music & Song Book with IIMS
Manga Art Class with Artist John Carpenter Suitable for ages 12+ Contact Balbriggan Library to book
10.00am - 12.00pm Sustainable Living in the Circular Economy Planting and plant holders Flemington Community Centre Booking on01 841 5070 or email info@flemingtoncc.ie https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/sustainable-living-circular-economy-keen-be-green-balbriggan Information session highlighting educational opportunites available for those with disabilities. It will also cover education and employment supports available. Bracken Court Hotel Booking Required - Phone 01 841 7763 Thrive Balbriggan "Hello how are you?" Mental Health Awareness Our Balbriggan Hub, Georges Square 1-2 p.m. SUSTAINABLE FASHION Bring along an old t-shirt & learn to make bunting for your next big event! DATE: Friday, 31 March TIME: 10am - 12 noon VENUE: Cairde Balbriggan, 16 Hampton Street https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/sustainable-fashion-keen-be-green-balbriggan
12.00pm - 2.00pm Arts: Learn how to draw with charcoa with Dave West Vauxhall Street (The Warehouse) Come along all welcome!
2.00pm 4.00pm Arts: Reusable Materials event with Antonio D'Souza Vauxhall Street (The Warehouse) Come along all welcome!
3.00 - 4.00pm 3D Printer Demonstration Q&A Balbriggan Library No Booking Required Library Eservices Info Stand/Workshop Balbriggan Library 3D Printer Demonstration Q&A Balbriggan Library No Booking Required Library Eservices Info Stand/Workshop Balbriggan Library
4.00pm - 6.00pm Smart City Projects & Hub QuizSmart Balbriggan: CONNECT Centre Partnership Launch Bracken Court Hotel - Reserve your place Smart Balbriggan & CONNECT Centre Launch https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/engaging-communities-smart-balbriggan-connect-centre-launch-tickets-585792449987
4.00pm - 8.00pm Rediscover/Recreate Workshop Recreate/Reuse Art Materials with Empower The Warehouse, Vauxhall Street
6pm - 8pm Biodiversity in the Community Balbriggan Library Learn to keep plants alive Upcycle old plant pots and cost saving tips Booking essential https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/biodiversity-community-keen-be-green-balbriggan Sustainable Living in the Circular Economy Painting and plant holders Flemington Community Centre https://consult.fingal.ie/en/content/sustainable-living-circular-economy-keen-be-green-balbriggan Adult Education Service, Balbriggan How to write an effective CV Workshop Balbriggan Library Phone 01 841 7763 or click on link to book https://forms.office.com/e/d5B8i5kcN0 Technology Taster Session/Workshop Foroige, Castlemill Centre Booking through https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp_PVKtvIIf-IRxmqZiTj__C1KwVO-Pkc2fH3NVuiuUXI5Ow/viewform
6.pm - 9pm Sarsfield House, Mill Street Come & Try Session/Workshop Yoga/Sustainable Flowers Ph: 01 841 7763 to book Digital Clinic drop in session "Do you need help with your mobile, laptop or ipad (no booking required) Arts- Sketchboard Event The Warehouse, Vauxhall Street Artist: Alison O'Grady Booking - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sketchbound-tickets-591773860547
Come and Try Session, St. Patricks Brass and Reed Band Sarsfield House, Mill Street
6.30pm Rediscovery/Recreate workshop/Pop Up (The Warehouse) Vauxhall Street All welcome DDLETB Adult Guidance and Information Service How to Write and Effective CV Workshop at Balbriggan Library Phone 01 841 7763 or click on link to book https://forms.office.com/e/d5B8i5kcN0 A day in the Life with Retired Detective Chief Superintendent of An Garda Siochana Balbriggan Library All welcome!
7.00pm Adult Education Service, Balbriggan & Swords Celebration of Learning Graduation Ceremony for students
8.00pm Balbriggan & District Historial Society "The Story of Cricket in Fingal" Bracken Court Hotel https://balbrigganhistory.com/march-talk-the-story-of-cricket-in-fingal-james-bennett/
9am - 8pm St. Teresa's/St. Mologa's Sustainable Crafts/Science Blast Exhibition Balbriggan Library

Learning comes in all shapes and sizes, whether you’re a creative, an aspiring entrepreneur or just want to upgrade you digital skills the Our Balbriggan Loves Learning Festival has something for everybody. Focusing on the themes of enterprise, community and digital learning, the festival offers a range of engaging events to help you upskill yourself and learn about the services available in Balbriggan to get you there.

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