Bear Essentials Presents:
"100 years of the Growling Teddy Bear"
On the first day of Ireland's Heritage Week Sunday August 24th at 3pm Presentation by John Melvin from Belfast, a representative of the world-renowned Margarete Steiff Company!
Be in with a chance to win a Steiff bear! Experience to make a teddy bear! Enjoy freshly baked German /Irish cakes
You don't have to be a teddy bear enthusiast to enjoy the afternoon that has something to offer for all ages.
No Entrance Fee Charges for workshops & services apply.
Bear Essentials offers you a 10% discount on all items in the Showroom that day.
No need to enrol for single attendance, but if you plan to take part with a group, please let us know in advance.
Bawnboy Co. Cavan
Tel: 049 9523461
Mob: 087 76 105 37
www.bearessentials.ie
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Showing posts with label what's on. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Development Media Workshop
The Development Media Workshop are running Environmental Photography Courses on the following dates: Saturday July 26thThursday August 14thSaturday October 18thThe courses start at 9:15am and finish at 5pm. Locally sourced (organic where possible) lunch is provided, as are cameras and computers. The cost of all courses are £135 (sterling). If you wish to make a booking you can make payment through our website (www.developmentmediaworkshop.org/environment5.html). Please use the paypal button marked for Photography.
We are also holding an Environmental Animation course on Saturday September 27th, for twelve participants. The cost of this course is £40 for an adult, and £25 for under 18 year olds.
Our courses are run with small numbers to give the best possible support to participants. Full payment is required at booking. If cancellation is made more than 3 weeks before the course date a 50% refund will be given, and a further 50% refund IF we are able to fill the vacant place. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the course date will only receive a refund of 100% if the vacant place if filled.
We are also holding an Environmental Animation course on Saturday September 27th, for twelve participants. The cost of this course is £40 for an adult, and £25 for under 18 year olds.
Our courses are run with small numbers to give the best possible support to participants. Full payment is required at booking. If cancellation is made more than 3 weeks before the course date a 50% refund will be given, and a further 50% refund IF we are able to fill the vacant place. Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the course date will only receive a refund of 100% if the vacant place if filled.
Leitrim Landscapes
Leitrim Landscapes, in conjunction with Tawnylust Lodge, Manorhamilton, offers guided walks on nature, archaeology, wildlife and foraging in the North Leitrim area, using local guides. On Sat July 19th & Sun July 20th there will be walks to Tullyskeherny archaeology site and Cranny Wood, Lurganboy respectively. These walks afford participants a practical opportunity to read and interpret the landscape around us, forage for food and thus increase our understanding and appreciation of both.
Walks both days will be 3-4 hours duration and not too strenuous. Leitrim Landscapes operates to ecotourism principles including Leave no Trace guidelines; groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Day trips €25/day, €40/ 2days. Weekend Packages incl self-catering accommodation €150/pp sharing based on 4.
For further information on day trips or weekend packages or to book please contact: Nuala McNulty at nulamcnulty@eircom.net or +353 (0) 87 9172143
Details of walks
Sat July 19th - 11am, meet at car park opposite Catholic Church Manorhamilon at the Fire Station.
Starting from the star fort located in Manorhamilton town the walk will lead out toward the Leitrim way via the Enniskillen road. We will reach the top of Tullyskeherney about ¾ of an hour later and then enter the plateau with its spectacular views and interesting archaeological sites ranging from the late Neolithic to the early Medieval period. The emphasis of this walk is going to be the geology, archaeology and wildlife. A practical approach in reading and interpreting the landscape around us thus increasing our appreciation of it.
The walk should take about 3 to 4 hours but won’t be strenuous, as a lot of this time has been allocated to looking at and for flora, fauna and things of interest.
Weather permitting we can then descend via the turf road toward Larkfield or loop around and return via the Leitrim way again.
Sunday July 20th - 11am, meet at car park opposite the Catholic Church Manorhamilton at the Fire Station
Leaving Manorhamilton, the walk will take us to Cranny Wood in Lurganboy and across Shanvaus hill affording stunning views of Benbo and Glencar Valley. The difference in geological formations is easily visible in this area. We will pass through Lurganboy village with its historical church and battle site into Milltown Wood along the river Bonet where we will look at a range of plants and wildlife. The duration of this walk is approximately 3 hours.
Walkers should bring strong walking boots/shoes, waterproof clothes, binoculars and lots of enthusiasm!
Walks both days will be 3-4 hours duration and not too strenuous. Leitrim Landscapes operates to ecotourism principles including Leave no Trace guidelines; groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Day trips €25/day, €40/ 2days. Weekend Packages incl self-catering accommodation €150/pp sharing based on 4.
For further information on day trips or weekend packages or to book please contact: Nuala McNulty at nulamcnulty@eircom.net or +353 (0) 87 9172143
Details of walks
Sat July 19th - 11am, meet at car park opposite Catholic Church Manorhamilon at the Fire Station.
Starting from the star fort located in Manorhamilton town the walk will lead out toward the Leitrim way via the Enniskillen road. We will reach the top of Tullyskeherney about ¾ of an hour later and then enter the plateau with its spectacular views and interesting archaeological sites ranging from the late Neolithic to the early Medieval period. The emphasis of this walk is going to be the geology, archaeology and wildlife. A practical approach in reading and interpreting the landscape around us thus increasing our appreciation of it.
The walk should take about 3 to 4 hours but won’t be strenuous, as a lot of this time has been allocated to looking at and for flora, fauna and things of interest.
Weather permitting we can then descend via the turf road toward Larkfield or loop around and return via the Leitrim way again.
Sunday July 20th - 11am, meet at car park opposite the Catholic Church Manorhamilton at the Fire Station
Leaving Manorhamilton, the walk will take us to Cranny Wood in Lurganboy and across Shanvaus hill affording stunning views of Benbo and Glencar Valley. The difference in geological formations is easily visible in this area. We will pass through Lurganboy village with its historical church and battle site into Milltown Wood along the river Bonet where we will look at a range of plants and wildlife. The duration of this walk is approximately 3 hours.
Walkers should bring strong walking boots/shoes, waterproof clothes, binoculars and lots of enthusiasm!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ballymote Family Resource Centre
On Saturday 31 May from 2 – 5pm the Ballymote Family Resource Centre will host the highlight of this year’s Bealtaine Festival, a visual arts project entitled ‘The Elephant in the Bakery – Unexpected Views of Ballymote’.
Bealtaine is a festival ‘Celebrating Creativity in Older Age’ that runs through out the month of May each year, and since February 2008, local active age group members, day care centre users together with local young people aged nine upwards have been working on an arts project that will be showcased to the public on the last day of May in the Ballymote Family Resource Centre, a fitting tribute to the end of this year’s festival.
The group decided to focus on the theme of what makes a community and how we welcome people to that community. The group worked with local artists Karen Webster and Catherine Fanning alongside founding director Susan Langford and artist Sue Mayo from Magic Me, a leading provider in intergenerational arts activities from London. Young and old alike were involved in the process of devising a fun, creative and educational project. A series of art workshops took place on Saturday mornings each week in the Centre during March, April and the final preparations are been made this month.
Come and see the collection of multi media images depicting unusual scenes of the town and of events that took place though the streets of the large market town. Ceramic tiles were also created with words and imagery that convey a sign of welcome or how we greet people. Keep your eyes open for the Double Decker bus that will be in Ballymote for the day, as some of the artwork, ‘Unexpected Views of Ballymote’ are on the bus.
The event is free and open to the public of all ages. Looking forward to seeing some of you in Ballymote on Saturday 31 May.
Olga
Bealtaine is a festival ‘Celebrating Creativity in Older Age’ that runs through out the month of May each year, and since February 2008, local active age group members, day care centre users together with local young people aged nine upwards have been working on an arts project that will be showcased to the public on the last day of May in the Ballymote Family Resource Centre, a fitting tribute to the end of this year’s festival.
The group decided to focus on the theme of what makes a community and how we welcome people to that community. The group worked with local artists Karen Webster and Catherine Fanning alongside founding director Susan Langford and artist Sue Mayo from Magic Me, a leading provider in intergenerational arts activities from London. Young and old alike were involved in the process of devising a fun, creative and educational project. A series of art workshops took place on Saturday mornings each week in the Centre during March, April and the final preparations are been made this month.
Come and see the collection of multi media images depicting unusual scenes of the town and of events that took place though the streets of the large market town. Ceramic tiles were also created with words and imagery that convey a sign of welcome or how we greet people. Keep your eyes open for the Double Decker bus that will be in Ballymote for the day, as some of the artwork, ‘Unexpected Views of Ballymote’ are on the bus.
The event is free and open to the public of all ages. Looking forward to seeing some of you in Ballymote on Saturday 31 May.
Olga
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Landmark Conference on Carbon Footprinting
A Landmark Conference on .......
Carbon Footprinting
JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO!
Energy use and the impact of business activities on climate change are strategic challenges for enterprises today - Carbon Footprinting is a means of identifying and managing those impacts.
On 28 May 2008 - at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 - the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) will host a landmark conference on Carbon Footprinting - the first of its kind in Ireland - with the support of Sustainable Energy Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Change Campaign - Ireland’s Plan of Action on Climate Change.
The conference is an exciting opportunity for Irish businesses to explore the role of carbon footprinting in the individual business response to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. Guest speakers will include international and national experts and practitioners who will explain the mechanics of carbon footprinting, showcase best practice in terms of carbon management and sustainability and highlight opportunities for Irish businesses wishing to take control of and reduce emissions.
The event will answer the following key questions -
To download the Conference Brochure - together with Booking Form - Click Here
Olga
Carbon Footprinting
JUST 2 WEEKS TO GO!
Energy use and the impact of business activities on climate change are strategic challenges for enterprises today - Carbon Footprinting is a means of identifying and managing those impacts.
On 28 May 2008 - at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 - the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) will host a landmark conference on Carbon Footprinting - the first of its kind in Ireland - with the support of Sustainable Energy Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Change Campaign - Ireland’s Plan of Action on Climate Change.
The conference is an exciting opportunity for Irish businesses to explore the role of carbon footprinting in the individual business response to the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability. Guest speakers will include international and national experts and practitioners who will explain the mechanics of carbon footprinting, showcase best practice in terms of carbon management and sustainability and highlight opportunities for Irish businesses wishing to take control of and reduce emissions.
The event will answer the following key questions -
What is a carbon footprint and what does it mean for my business?
Why and how is it measured?
How can a carbon footprint be offset and verified?
How is carbon footprinting being utilised across business sectors?
Who should attend?
Organisations concerned about their impact on climate change and who wish to take action to improve performance Organisations new to the language of climate change and carbon footprinting and who wish to discover what is possible Organisations already actively involved on energy management, climate change and sustainability issues.
To download the Conference Brochure - together with Booking Form - Click Here
Olga
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Sustainable Energy Awards 2008
The Sustainable Energy Awards 2008 are now open for nominations.
The annual Awards, which are presented by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply, encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
For a full list of the Award categories and details on how to enter - Click Here
Closing date for nominations is April 25th
The annual Awards, which are presented by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and sponsored by ESB Customer Supply, encourage, recognise and reward excellence in energy management in the industrial, commercial and public sectors.
For a full list of the Award categories and details on how to enter - Click Here
Closing date for nominations is April 25th
Two Websites that You Should Look At
Here are two websites that i think you should check out:
Available funding from:
www.cleanerproduction.ie
Public Event:
www.greenerireland.ie
Available funding from:
www.cleanerproduction.ie
Public Event:
www.greenerireland.ie
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
TOO BUSY FOR TRAINING? JUST WANT THE MENTORING?
TOO BUSY FOR TRAINING? JUST WANT THE MENTORING?
You may have received a number of emails about various training & networking opportunities through the SOURCE: Developing Rural Creativity Programme this Spring. Here’s one more!
This latest opportunity is offering just mentoring – no training, no meetings, just a chance to access one-to-one support and advice. We’re offering ½ day mentoring sessions at your place of work, on marketing &/or a range of general management issues. Mentoring is with small / rural business &/or creative industry specialists, and costs just €30 a session (about 1/10 of the normal cost!).
If you think you and your business (or business idea) could benefit from this fantastic opportunity to talk through ideas, issues, challenges or plans, then please get in touch with us on:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
You may have received a number of emails about various training & networking opportunities through the SOURCE: Developing Rural Creativity Programme this Spring. Here’s one more!
This latest opportunity is offering just mentoring – no training, no meetings, just a chance to access one-to-one support and advice. We’re offering ½ day mentoring sessions at your place of work, on marketing &/or a range of general management issues. Mentoring is with small / rural business &/or creative industry specialists, and costs just €30 a session (about 1/10 of the normal cost!).
If you think you and your business (or business idea) could benefit from this fantastic opportunity to talk through ideas, issues, challenges or plans, then please get in touch with us on:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
The Emerald Revellers
The Emerald Revellers
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
Present
CELEBRITY JIGS & REELS
With a host of local celebrities
The Bee Park Centre
Manorhamilton
Friday 14th March 2008
Admission €10.00
8.30pm sharp
Also Keep Free
Saturday 19th April
BEOGA
Nominated
‘BEST TRADITIONAL MUSIC NEWCOMERS’
Irish Music Magazine 2005
"Individually talented and collectively inspired, this is a quartet who speaks a language called music with a fluency beloved of the best multi-linguists." - THE IRISH TIMES
Organic Centre (potato day 16th March)
Updated News Release
Minister Trevor Sargent will attend the 10th annual Potato Day at
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
16th March 2008, 11am -6pm
Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has been confirmed to attend The Organic Centre’s Potato Day on March 16th at 4pm.
The Organic Centre has invited principals, teachers, parents and students of local Primary Schools to meet the Minister later in the afternoon.
Trevor Sargent has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools. Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The 10th annual Potato Day at The Organic Centre coincides this year with The International Year of the Potato. The day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure.
Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control.
Local men Philip McGuinness and Noel Carter will give a coping session using the Fermanagh Loy (special type of spade).
The centre’s Eco-Shop will offer 18 varieties of organic seed potatoes for sale, here is a selection: Orla, British Queen, Sante, Record, Cara, Golden Wonder, Edzell Blue, Charlotte, Bambibo and Sarpo Mira.
The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes on the day.
Entrance fee: €5 for adults, friends and children free, concession €3
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Minister Trevor Sargent will attend the 10th annual Potato Day at
The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim
16th March 2008, 11am -6pm
Trevor Sargent, Minister for Food and Horticulture, has been confirmed to attend The Organic Centre’s Potato Day on March 16th at 4pm.
The Organic Centre has invited principals, teachers, parents and students of local Primary Schools to meet the Minister later in the afternoon.
Trevor Sargent has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools. Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The 10th annual Potato Day at The Organic Centre coincides this year with The International Year of the Potato. The day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure.
Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control.
Local men Philip McGuinness and Noel Carter will give a coping session using the Fermanagh Loy (special type of spade).
The centre’s Eco-Shop will offer 18 varieties of organic seed potatoes for sale, here is a selection: Orla, British Queen, Sante, Record, Cara, Golden Wonder, Edzell Blue, Charlotte, Bambibo and Sarpo Mira.
The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes on the day.
Entrance fee: €5 for adults, friends and children free, concession €3
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Two events of interest to the Network
Just a short update on what’s happening
There are two events coming up which may be of interest to you. The first is an invitation to the Business Women’s Network Green business evening at the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick 4-7pm in the evening, Thursday February 28th (Event1),
(Unfortunately gentlemen this is only for the ladies in the network)
Whilst it seems a long way to go for an event, it will be worth while if you have a business and want to get the word out about it in Northern Ireland .Many women are the decision makers when it comes to holidays and if you have little or no trade from Northern Ireland well this is your chance to come and meet women from all over the North.
This year our annual expert speakers day (Event2) will be held at the Blacklion Golf Club on Tuesday March the 4th from 9.00am to 4.00pm . This is a great event, free for network members and full of useful information , don’t miss it . It is, as usual an excellent chance to network or bring along your stall with products which you can sell to others on the day.
So mark these dates in your diaries now
More Information about Event 1
The Business Women’s Network in Northern Ireland in partnership with the NIE and the Greenbox are running a joint event on the 28th of February 2008
The venue is the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick.
The time will be from 4-7 with registration from 4.00-4.25
The theme for the evening will be Green Business and demystifying the idea of being green in business
The Keynote speaker is Jenny Bristowe
The Format for the evening will be something like this
4.00-4.15 Registration with tea and coffee
4.15-4.20 There will be welcome and introductions
4.20-4.50 Jenny Bristowe –So what does green business have to do with me?
4.50-5.10 measuring your carbon footprint
5.10-5.25 NIE Top tips
5.25-5.40 The Greenbox – What is ecotourism
5.40-6.00 Q&A
There is a small charge of £25.00 for network members this is a subsidised rate, please let me know if you are thinking about going
More Information about Event 2
Our Annual Expert Speakers Day
At the moment our list of speakers is unconfirmed the day will be something like what I have set out below
Tuesday March 4th 9.00 to 4.00 ish at the Blacklion Golf Club
9.00-9.30 Sign in
9.30 - 10.15 Tourism Ireland or NITB(unconfirmed)
What we are doing for your business in the North West
10.15-11.00 Failte Ireland(unconfirmed)
The Importance of networks for funding
11.00-11.30 Tea and Coffee
11.30-12.15 Stephen Hall
Story telling and ecotourism a useful addition
12.15-1.00 Lorraine Grainger
The importance of FAM trips for the small provider
1-2.00 Lunch
2.00-2.30 Source 2 Source
Using ethically sourced resources, know what you are buying.
2.30-3.00 Bryony Flanagan from Greenhat.org.uk
Innovation Creativity and Change for your ecotourism business
3.15-4.00 Grainne O Malley
You your finances and your small tourism business
4.00-4.30 Questions and Answers
There are two events coming up which may be of interest to you. The first is an invitation to the Business Women’s Network Green business evening at the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick 4-7pm in the evening, Thursday February 28th (Event1),
(Unfortunately gentlemen this is only for the ladies in the network)
Whilst it seems a long way to go for an event, it will be worth while if you have a business and want to get the word out about it in Northern Ireland .Many women are the decision makers when it comes to holidays and if you have little or no trade from Northern Ireland well this is your chance to come and meet women from all over the North.
This year our annual expert speakers day (Event2) will be held at the Blacklion Golf Club on Tuesday March the 4th from 9.00am to 4.00pm . This is a great event, free for network members and full of useful information , don’t miss it . It is, as usual an excellent chance to network or bring along your stall with products which you can sell to others on the day.
So mark these dates in your diaries now
More Information about Event 1
The Business Women’s Network in Northern Ireland in partnership with the NIE and the Greenbox are running a joint event on the 28th of February 2008
The venue is the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick.
The time will be from 4-7 with registration from 4.00-4.25
The theme for the evening will be Green Business and demystifying the idea of being green in business
The Keynote speaker is Jenny Bristowe
The Format for the evening will be something like this
4.00-4.15 Registration with tea and coffee
4.15-4.20 There will be welcome and introductions
4.20-4.50 Jenny Bristowe –So what does green business have to do with me?
4.50-5.10 measuring your carbon footprint
5.10-5.25 NIE Top tips
5.25-5.40 The Greenbox – What is ecotourism
5.40-6.00 Q&A
There is a small charge of £25.00 for network members this is a subsidised rate, please let me know if you are thinking about going
More Information about Event 2
Our Annual Expert Speakers Day
At the moment our list of speakers is unconfirmed the day will be something like what I have set out below
Tuesday March 4th 9.00 to 4.00 ish at the Blacklion Golf Club
9.00-9.30 Sign in
9.30 - 10.15 Tourism Ireland or NITB(unconfirmed)
What we are doing for your business in the North West
10.15-11.00 Failte Ireland(unconfirmed)
The Importance of networks for funding
11.00-11.30 Tea and Coffee
11.30-12.15 Stephen Hall
Story telling and ecotourism a useful addition
12.15-1.00 Lorraine Grainger
The importance of FAM trips for the small provider
1-2.00 Lunch
2.00-2.30 Source 2 Source
Using ethically sourced resources, know what you are buying.
2.30-3.00 Bryony Flanagan from Greenhat.org.uk
Innovation Creativity and Change for your ecotourism business
3.15-4.00 Grainne O Malley
You your finances and your small tourism business
4.00-4.30 Questions and Answers
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Which Goddess Are You?
A workshop to celebrate International Women’s Day will be held in the North Leitrim Women’s Centre, Manorhamilton on Saturday,
March 8th from 11 am – 4 pm.
The workshop will be facilitated by Monica Corish, a Kinlough based artist, writer and creative workshop facilitator.
The cost of the workshop is just €15.
Contact the centre at 071 9856220 for further information.
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day in the company of the Goddess!
March 8th from 11 am – 4 pm.
The workshop will be facilitated by Monica Corish, a Kinlough based artist, writer and creative workshop facilitator.
The cost of the workshop is just €15.
Contact the centre at 071 9856220 for further information.
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day in the company of the Goddess!
Monday, February 4, 2008
WINE LOVERS THEME NIGHT
AT CLANCY’S OF GLENFARNE
WEDNESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 7.30 TO 9.30
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WINES OF ITALY.
WE WILL TAKE A DETAILED LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT REGIONS AND WINES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
WE WILL TASTE A NUMBER OF WINES FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF ITALY, SOME OF WHICH YOU WILL KNOW AND SOME YOU MAY NOT.
WE WILL HAVE SOME TASTES OF ITALY TO MATCH WITH THE WINES AND LEARN WHY THEY GO WELL TOGETHER.
FOR €25.00 YOU WILL ENJOY THE TASTES AND AROMAS OF ITALY AND HOPEFULLY HAVE SOME FUN
.
CONTACT PETER CUMISKY FOR DETAILS AT 9853400 OR 087 2306427 OR BY EMAIL CORSKYPH@IOL.IE
WEDNESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 7.30 TO 9.30
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WONDERFUL WINES OF ITALY.
WE WILL TAKE A DETAILED LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT REGIONS AND WINES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
WE WILL TASTE A NUMBER OF WINES FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF ITALY, SOME OF WHICH YOU WILL KNOW AND SOME YOU MAY NOT.
WE WILL HAVE SOME TASTES OF ITALY TO MATCH WITH THE WINES AND LEARN WHY THEY GO WELL TOGETHER.
FOR €25.00 YOU WILL ENJOY THE TASTES AND AROMAS OF ITALY AND HOPEFULLY HAVE SOME FUN
.
CONTACT PETER CUMISKY FOR DETAILS AT 9853400 OR 087 2306427 OR BY EMAIL CORSKYPH@IOL.IE
AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE COURSE.
STARTING SOON
At Clancys of Glenfarne
THIS 4 WEEK COURSE WILL GIVE PEOPLE WHO LIKE WINE AN IDEA OF HOW AND WHERE WINE IS MADE AND WHY THEY ARE SO DIFFERENT.
YOU WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY TASTE WINE AND HOW TO MATCH WINE AND FOOD IN AN INTERESTING AND ENJOYABLE WAY.
THE COURSE WILL START ON TUESDAY 12th FEBRUARY FROM 7 TO 9 PM.
COURSE NOTES, WINES FOR TASTING, AND “NIBBLES” WILL BE PROVIDED.
PETER CUMISKY, WHO CURRENTLY LECTURES FOR THE WINE BOARD OF IRELAND, WILL PRESENT THIS COURSE.
At Clancys of Glenfarne
THIS 4 WEEK COURSE WILL GIVE PEOPLE WHO LIKE WINE AN IDEA OF HOW AND WHERE WINE IS MADE AND WHY THEY ARE SO DIFFERENT.
YOU WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY TASTE WINE AND HOW TO MATCH WINE AND FOOD IN AN INTERESTING AND ENJOYABLE WAY.
THE COURSE WILL START ON TUESDAY 12th FEBRUARY FROM 7 TO 9 PM.
COURSE NOTES, WINES FOR TASTING, AND “NIBBLES” WILL BE PROVIDED.
PETER CUMISKY, WHO CURRENTLY LECTURES FOR THE WINE BOARD OF IRELAND, WILL PRESENT THIS COURSE.
Advanced gardening courses at The Organic Centre with Ingrid Foley
Advanced gardening courses at The Organic Centre with Ingrid Foley
“The obvious experience of Ingrid Foley, her interest in our questions and her love in organic gardening made the day” said one course participant on last years courses.
For the first time The Organic Centre offers now advanced gardening courses with Ingrid.
There are three separate day courses offered for those who already have gardening experience but who may wish to expand their horticultural expertise.
Three topics have been chosen
Soil Fertility Management February 17th – Pest and Diseases April 12th – Weed Management October 19th
The courses will run from 10am -5pm, cost €90 and are hands-on complimented by class room sessions, making full use of the gardens and facilities at The Organic Centre.
Bookings and more information from The Organic Centre, 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Please find below additional information about the 3 days.
Sat February 17th: Soil Fertility management… participants who undertook the garden Complete Course will have had a basic introduction to soils, this course focuses on how, as gardeners, we manage soil fertility organically. The emphasis will be on a holistic approach viz., understanding the physical, biological and chemical properties of the soil and how to work in harmony with these three properties to attain a healthy fertile soil.
Rotation and crop planning will also be covered in terms of the overall fertility plan
There will be a practical session on composting in the Organic Centre’s dedicated demonstration area, a seed sowing session to assess skills, drawing up of individual fertility plans based on soil type to link in with your rotation plan for the year ahead
Sat April 12th: Pests and Diseases
There are a myriad of pests and diseases that can affect vegetable crops, fortunately we only encounter a number of very common ones eg blight, botrytis, slugs, aphids. We will look at the most common signs and symptoms for a range of pests and diseases and how through good practise eg hygiene, biodiversity, companion planting etc in the garden the impact of pests and diseases can be minimised. Remember while control is necessary in some cases particularly in the case of disease, the organic approach in terms of attaining a good ecological balance of prey and predator will be emphasised
There will be a practical session where (hopefully we won’t find any PN D’s at the centre!) we will have a tour of the gardens with the emphasis on aspects of pest and disease management. We will also skill up in pricking out, potting up and planting on.
If you have any plant material that you have a question mark over please bring it on the day
Sun October 19th: Weed management.
Weeds in the vegetable garden are fairly obvious, but do you know how to identify whether it’s a pernicious perennial, a biennial or an annual, is it safe to put on the compost heap? It’s very important as a gardener to be able, not only to know ‘x’ plant is a weed, you should be able to name it and ultimately what plant family it belongs to. This knowledge is key to weed management
Therefore you will be sent out to gather as many wild plants that you can muster in October and you will learn how to use the wildflower guide to ID plants that can be potential weeds in your garden.
We will discuss all the methods that can be used to make our lives easier as, for organic gardeners weeding is the biggest labour input during the gardening year.
I’d appreciate participants bringing plants from their gardens that are problematic. As this course runs in October perhaps you could gather a collection late August September and bring in dry samples
“The obvious experience of Ingrid Foley, her interest in our questions and her love in organic gardening made the day” said one course participant on last years courses.
For the first time The Organic Centre offers now advanced gardening courses with Ingrid.
There are three separate day courses offered for those who already have gardening experience but who may wish to expand their horticultural expertise.
Three topics have been chosen
Soil Fertility Management February 17th – Pest and Diseases April 12th – Weed Management October 19th
The courses will run from 10am -5pm, cost €90 and are hands-on complimented by class room sessions, making full use of the gardens and facilities at The Organic Centre.
Bookings and more information from The Organic Centre, 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Please find below additional information about the 3 days.
Sat February 17th: Soil Fertility management… participants who undertook the garden Complete Course will have had a basic introduction to soils, this course focuses on how, as gardeners, we manage soil fertility organically. The emphasis will be on a holistic approach viz., understanding the physical, biological and chemical properties of the soil and how to work in harmony with these three properties to attain a healthy fertile soil.
Rotation and crop planning will also be covered in terms of the overall fertility plan
There will be a practical session on composting in the Organic Centre’s dedicated demonstration area, a seed sowing session to assess skills, drawing up of individual fertility plans based on soil type to link in with your rotation plan for the year ahead
Sat April 12th: Pests and Diseases
There are a myriad of pests and diseases that can affect vegetable crops, fortunately we only encounter a number of very common ones eg blight, botrytis, slugs, aphids. We will look at the most common signs and symptoms for a range of pests and diseases and how through good practise eg hygiene, biodiversity, companion planting etc in the garden the impact of pests and diseases can be minimised. Remember while control is necessary in some cases particularly in the case of disease, the organic approach in terms of attaining a good ecological balance of prey and predator will be emphasised
There will be a practical session where (hopefully we won’t find any PN D’s at the centre!) we will have a tour of the gardens with the emphasis on aspects of pest and disease management. We will also skill up in pricking out, potting up and planting on.
If you have any plant material that you have a question mark over please bring it on the day
Sun October 19th: Weed management.
Weeds in the vegetable garden are fairly obvious, but do you know how to identify whether it’s a pernicious perennial, a biennial or an annual, is it safe to put on the compost heap? It’s very important as a gardener to be able, not only to know ‘x’ plant is a weed, you should be able to name it and ultimately what plant family it belongs to. This knowledge is key to weed management
Therefore you will be sent out to gather as many wild plants that you can muster in October and you will learn how to use the wildflower guide to ID plants that can be potential weeds in your garden.
We will discuss all the methods that can be used to make our lives easier as, for organic gardeners weeding is the biggest labour input during the gardening year.
I’d appreciate participants bringing plants from their gardens that are problematic. As this course runs in October perhaps you could gather a collection late August September and bring in dry samples
What some Greenbox network members are up to
Great article in The Daily Telegraph www.telegraph.co.uk about a walk Martin McGuigan took Christopher Somerville in the Sperrins .Worth a look. Look under Travel and then Activity & Adventure
Bear Essentials Bawnboy
Creativity Day Course for Easter at Bear Essentials Bawnboy,Co.Cavan
Experience making an Easter Bunny, bread baking & Easter decorations
for children boys & girls age 6-18 years
on Wednesday 19th of March 10am-4pm
Please enrol now Tel: 049 9523461 email: info@bearessentials.ie or book on line at www.bearessentials.ie
Experience making an Easter Bunny, bread baking & Easter decorations
for children boys & girls age 6-18 years
on Wednesday 19th of March 10am-4pm
Please enrol now Tel: 049 9523461 email: info@bearessentials.ie or book on line at www.bearessentials.ie
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Rural Business Women's Network
Anke Morgenroth of Bear Essentials in Bawnboy along with the support of ‘WIN Ireland’ and ‘West Cavan and Fermanagh Economic Development Project is hosting a Networking Event.
This is a great opportunity to bring local businesses, from West Cavan, Fermanagh and Leitrim, together to support and learn from each other's experiences as well as to promote the businesses in the region.
If you are thinking about going into business this will also be a great opportunity for you to find out what is available, get feedback and build up your confidence in going forward.
Format for the evening:
· Showcase of local businesses. NB: this is open to all business sectors, from manufacturing to retail as well as accommodation providers, consultants or other professionals.
· Brief demonstrations from local businesses.
· Presentation of networking initiative including the benefits of networking
· Speed networking – (This will give you the opportunity to meet with other women, and exchange details)
· Discussion groups on the barriers for business women in the region, the gaps and how can we adapt the WIN model to the needs of women in West Cavan.
Venue: Silver Bear Centre
Bear Essentials
Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Time 7.30 – 10.00 pm
Date: 20th of August 2007
Cost: Free to attend
€10 to showcase business
To register or for further information please contact:
Eilish McLaughlin
Cavan County Enterprise Board
The Market House, Blacklion
087 7630315
eilish@cceb.ie
This is a great opportunity to bring local businesses, from West Cavan, Fermanagh and Leitrim, together to support and learn from each other's experiences as well as to promote the businesses in the region.
If you are thinking about going into business this will also be a great opportunity for you to find out what is available, get feedback and build up your confidence in going forward.
Format for the evening:
· Showcase of local businesses. NB: this is open to all business sectors, from manufacturing to retail as well as accommodation providers, consultants or other professionals.
· Brief demonstrations from local businesses.
· Presentation of networking initiative including the benefits of networking
· Speed networking – (This will give you the opportunity to meet with other women, and exchange details)
· Discussion groups on the barriers for business women in the region, the gaps and how can we adapt the WIN model to the needs of women in West Cavan.
Venue: Silver Bear Centre
Bear Essentials
Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Time 7.30 – 10.00 pm
Date: 20th of August 2007
Cost: Free to attend
€10 to showcase business
To register or for further information please contact:
Eilish McLaughlin
Cavan County Enterprise Board
The Market House, Blacklion
087 7630315
eilish@cceb.ie
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Network News
We have been a little quiet on the Networking side of things for the last while mainly due to the fact that people are busy and we have tried not add to your work load at this time of year .This is just a general email out to you all re: some things of interest.
Firstly I am away on annual leave from today July 25th until September 3rd... Ollie is also away until August 10th so all queries to Olga for anything urgent.
Workshop on Community Participation in Countryside Management coming up in see attached file. First come first serve.
This is the link to the latest edition of the Greenbox Times http://www.greenbox.ie/UserFiles/GREENBOX_Newsletter_new.pdf
Hug the Bundle is delighted to report that Fermanagh District Council has implemented an incentive scheme to promote the use of real nappies. Every new mother living in the Fermanagh area is to receive a £30 voucher towards a starter pack of real nappies. The voucher can be collected when registering a birth at the Town Hall in Enniskillen. Please pass on the word and make sure if you are eligible to collect your pack. The following article provides more information on the scheme.
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/298213763465343.php
Teresa O Hare may be in contact with you in the next while; she is carrying out a network analysis and will be approaching network members with a comprehensive questionnaire. please , please respond to it , your opinion is very important in the shaping of the network for the future.
Reminder to you all - keep sending us information about your businesses so that we can post it up on the blog.
Coming up
Next Network meeting is on Wednesday 5th of September in Inishbeg Cottages in Blaney in Fermanagh 8.00pm
Eu flower training scheduled to start within the next two weeks. We have had a lot of interest in this and have signed up 13 people so far…
(Free)
Greenbox standards training notice of select tender list has gone up on the server, tenders expected back during August and training scheduled to start September (Free)
Ecotourism certificate training to be delivered in the autumn after a suitable organization has been identified.
Canoe Courses
Carratraw Canoe Centre introductory courses cover skills from the level 1 (1 day course) & level 2 (2 day course) skills awards in general purpose kayaks.
The courses are run at Carratraw Bridge on the edge of Lough Erne, lovely clean water on a secluded river making it an ideal location to enjoy the thrill of learning a new skill.
Excellent qualified instructors that are enthusiastic and experienced to ensure you are safe, learn the fundamental techniques, and the simple safety rules that will help you enjoy a lifetime of water activities.
Our introductory courses provide all the equipment you need – kayak, paddle, wetsuit, waterproof paddle jacket, buoyancy aid and helmet. Changing facilities are available at Carratraw Canoe Centre.
Senior Courses
Dates
Level I Kayak Proficiency Skills Course
Monday 30th July,2007
Wednesday 1st August,2007
Level 2 Kayak Proficiency Skills Course (day 1)
Tuesday 31st July,2007
(2nd day to be arranged)
Thursday 2nd August, 2007
(2nd day to be arranged)
A limited number of places are still available on the above courses.
The commencement of the above and other courses will depend on the level of interest in each particular course. The above Senior Courses are suitable for persons over the age of 16.
Contact Details:
Carrawtraw Canoe Centre
Inishmore,
Butlers Bridge,
Co. Cavan
Phone No: +353(0)872905752
Well folks that are about it have a nice ecotourism summer!
See you all in the autumn.
Marella
Firstly I am away on annual leave from today July 25th until September 3rd... Ollie is also away until August 10th so all queries to Olga for anything urgent.
Workshop on Community Participation in Countryside Management coming up in see attached file. First come first serve.
This is the link to the latest edition of the Greenbox Times http://www.greenbox.ie/UserFiles/GREENBOX_Newsletter_new.pdf
Hug the Bundle is delighted to report that Fermanagh District Council has implemented an incentive scheme to promote the use of real nappies. Every new mother living in the Fermanagh area is to receive a £30 voucher towards a starter pack of real nappies. The voucher can be collected when registering a birth at the Town Hall in Enniskillen. Please pass on the word and make sure if you are eligible to collect your pack. The following article provides more information on the scheme.
http://www.nwipp-newspapers.com/fh/free/298213763465343.php
Teresa O Hare may be in contact with you in the next while; she is carrying out a network analysis and will be approaching network members with a comprehensive questionnaire. please , please respond to it , your opinion is very important in the shaping of the network for the future.
Reminder to you all - keep sending us information about your businesses so that we can post it up on the blog.
Coming up
Next Network meeting is on Wednesday 5th of September in Inishbeg Cottages in Blaney in Fermanagh 8.00pm
Eu flower training scheduled to start within the next two weeks. We have had a lot of interest in this and have signed up 13 people so far…
(Free)
Greenbox standards training notice of select tender list has gone up on the server, tenders expected back during August and training scheduled to start September (Free)
Ecotourism certificate training to be delivered in the autumn after a suitable organization has been identified.
Canoe Courses
Carratraw Canoe Centre introductory courses cover skills from the level 1 (1 day course) & level 2 (2 day course) skills awards in general purpose kayaks.
The courses are run at Carratraw Bridge on the edge of Lough Erne, lovely clean water on a secluded river making it an ideal location to enjoy the thrill of learning a new skill.
Excellent qualified instructors that are enthusiastic and experienced to ensure you are safe, learn the fundamental techniques, and the simple safety rules that will help you enjoy a lifetime of water activities.
Our introductory courses provide all the equipment you need – kayak, paddle, wetsuit, waterproof paddle jacket, buoyancy aid and helmet. Changing facilities are available at Carratraw Canoe Centre.
Senior Courses
Dates
Level I Kayak Proficiency Skills Course
Monday 30th July,2007
Wednesday 1st August,2007
Level 2 Kayak Proficiency Skills Course (day 1)
Tuesday 31st July,2007
(2nd day to be arranged)
Thursday 2nd August, 2007
(2nd day to be arranged)
A limited number of places are still available on the above courses.
The commencement of the above and other courses will depend on the level of interest in each particular course. The above Senior Courses are suitable for persons over the age of 16.
Contact Details:
Carrawtraw Canoe Centre
Inishmore,
Butlers Bridge,
Co. Cavan
Phone No: +353(0)872905752
Well folks that are about it have a nice ecotourism summer!
See you all in the autumn.
Marella
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Courses Happening in the Area
Cheese making at Corleggy in 2007:
5th august
12th august
This is a day long course where students bring their own 10liter bucket and make their own hard cheese of one kg.We are using raw milk and during the course of making the cheese we will have coffee and lunch. the course starts at 11 am and finishes at 5pm.
After about three month we will all meet again to taste each others cheeses which will have been matured under each students individual conditions.The making of the cheese takes place in the yard and it is a
good opportunity to learn and meet new people at the same time.
Contact
Silke Cropp
Corleggy cheeses
Belturbet
Co.Cavan
Every garden can be run organically, from the smallest to the largest, whatever the location and everyone young and old, can grow organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. It is now widely accepted that organic growing produces healthy nutritious food.
On Garden Day we want to encourage everyone to grow organically and we will show how to do it successfully.
Walks, talks, workshops and displays will deal with best practice, rotation, seed sowing, protected cropping, composting, growing herbs and fruit, slug control, pest and disease control. Staff and students of the centre will be on hand during the day to give advice.
e-mail: organiccentre@eircom.net
http://www.theorganiccentre.ie/
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