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  • Tue
    15
    Aug
    2023
    Sat
    30
    Sep
    2023
    Online Event

    Public health dietitians N.I. have produced a series of new videos that have just been launched.

    The Shop, Cook & Save video series are now live on YouTube so you can have a look

    Click here to view

    The series includes short videos on
    • Cooking for one
    • Batch cooking
    • Slow cooking
    • Shop and save
    • Storage and reheating of food safely

  • Sun
    26
    Mar
    2023
    10:30am - 11:30am2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This creative arts workshop explores the connection between our memory and places or spaces in Belfast. Each participant is invited to add their own matchbox memory to build an alternative cityscape.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Sun
    26
    Mar
    2023
    12noon - 1:00pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This creative arts workshop explores the connection between our memory and places or spaces in Belfast. Each participant is invited to add their own matchbox memory to build an alternative cityscape.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Sun
    26
    Mar
    2023
    1:30pm - 2:30pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This creative arts workshop explores the connection between our memory and places or spaces in Belfast. Each participant is invited to add their own matchbox memory to build an alternative cityscape.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Sat
    25
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 6pmBA-05-005, Ulster University, York Street, Belfast, BT15 1ED

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    An introduction to feminist filmmaking! Working in small groups and using our own mobile phones, we will make feminist film shorts. After watching some feminist film and learning some key concepts, we will put our newfound knowledge into practice. Open to anyone over 15. Numbers limited, book early at contact details below.

    Contact name: Dr Jolene Mairs Dyer

    Email: j.mairs-dyer@ulster.ac.uk

  • Sat
    25
    Mar
    2023
    2pm – 3pm ULSTER PRESENTS Gallery, Belfast Campus, Ulster University, 2-24 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AP

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    A public talk and discussion by Duncan Ross exploring the themes of the exhibition, Recent Diagrams and Proposals, by The Network Centre. The exhibition brings together prints and sculptures developed from iterative drawing techniques that are linked to experiences of facilitating long-form participatory art projects.

    Contact name: Duncan Ross

    Email: d.ross@ulster.ac.uk /  duncanross@mail.com

  • Thu
    23
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 11:30am2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This creative arts workshop explores the connection between our memory and places or spaces in Belfast. Each participant is invited to add their own matchbox memory to build an alternative cityscape.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Thu
    23
    Mar
    2023
    11am - 1pmBotanic Gardens, College Park, Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1LP

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    Join Sissy Borchert from the Conservation Volunteers as she takes you on an informative walk around Botanic Gardens. Learn about the folklore of our native trees and how to identify them even in the winter months. Maximum 15 per session, book early!

    Contact name: Kausalya Gibson
    Tel: 028 9039 5268

    Email: Kausalya.gibson@tcv.org.uk

  • Thu
    23
    Mar
    2023
    12noon - 1:00pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This creative arts workshop explores the connection between our memory and places or spaces in Belfast. Each participant is invited to add their own matchbox memory to build an alternative cityscape.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Thu
    23
    Mar
    2023
    4pm - 5pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This facilitated reminiscence workshop invites participants to explore objects and images that hold significance to the heritage and history of Belfast to share and discuss related memories.

    Further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Thu
    23
    Mar
    2023
    6pm - 8pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    An evening of drop-in creative workshops that encourage including creative writing, storytelling and craft in an informal atmosphere with light refreshments accompanied by a performance of musical storytelling.

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Wed
    22
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 4:30pmLough Moss Leisure Centre

    The BHSCT Health Improvement Team in partnership with LifeDock Training are offering a Chair Based Exercise course in March 2023.

    The fully accredited course will be delivered on:

    Day: Wednesday 8th and Wednesday 22nd March (participants must attend both days)

    Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm

    Location: Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR

    What attendees need to know in advance:

    • This is group based training
    • Venue will be risk assessed
    • Please feel free to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable

    To register for the FREE training course please complete the Chair Based Exercise Course Registration March 2023 and send to eithne.currie@belfasttrust.hscni.net

    Please note, participant numbers are limited.

  • Wed
    22
    Mar
    2023
    11am - 1pmBotanic Gardens, College Park, Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1LP

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    Join Sissy Borchert from the Conservation Volunteers as she takes you on an informative walk around Botanic Gardens. Learn about the folklore of our native trees and how to identify them even in the winter months. Maximum 15 per session, book early!

    Contact name: Kausalya Gibson
    Tel: 028 9039 5268

    Email: Kausalya.gibson@tcv.org.uk

  • Tue
    21
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 12noon2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    A facilitated workshop for those currently working in or interested in getting involved in oral history or storytelling. Belfast is developing a major new project, Belfast Stories. This new visitor destination will tell the stories of the people and the place. This session is an opportunity to explore how we develop the skills of local people and groups to support the delivery of this project.

    Further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    Sun
    26
    Mar
    2023

    Belfast Learning City will host the 6th annual Belfast Festival of Learning to promote Belfast as a learning city for all and to celebrate Belfast receiving the UNESCO Learning Cities Award in 2021.

    The festival aims to engage Belfast citizens in learning and to inspire interest and enjoyment through a week-long programme of interactive learning events and workshops.

    The festival programme is available here:

    Find us on: www.facebook.com/BelfastLearning, Twitter @BelfastLearning #BelfastLearningCity

    Additional events:

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 11:30am2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This facilitated reminiscence workshop invites participants to explore objects and images that hold significance to the heritage and history of Belfast to share and discuss related memories.

    Further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    Sat
    25
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 6pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    A self-guided object and photo exhibition that encourages visitors to search their memory and consider their own stories of daily life in Belfast.

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    For further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    12noon - 1:00pm2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1DA

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    This facilitated reminiscence workshop invites participants to explore objects and images that hold significance to the heritage and history of Belfast to share and discuss related memories.

    Further details: www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    Sat
    25
    Mar
    2023
    All DayBelfast School of Art, Ulster University, 2-24 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AP

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    The 2023 edition of the Belfast International Festival of Performance Art will take place between 20-25 March. Live public performances, screenings, talks and workshops will feature internationally renowned performance artists from Ukraine, Finland, U.S. and Ireland, working alongside local artists and students at Belfast School of Art. For more information on listings and times, visit: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ulsterpresents.

    Contact name: Dr Sandra Johnston

    Email: s.johnston@ulster.ac.uk

  • Mon
    20
    Mar
    2023
    Sat
    25
    Mar
    2023
    All DayOnline Event

    A Belfast Festival of Learning event!

    Spanner in the Works Theatre Company (The Group) offers a range of drama workshops and devised pieces that explore contemporary social issues with an aim to educate, challenge and provoke the audience and performers. The productions often deal with difficult, hard-hitting and at times controversial subject matter. The Group takes its inspiration from the social environment of the people of Northern Ireland and the fragility of human life.

    Online productions on domestic abuse:

    Online production of Deception March 2023:

    Scam awareness online video (no password needed):

    Contact name: Patricia Downey

    Email: Patricia.downey@talk21.com

  • Wed
    08
    Mar
    2023
    10am - 4:30pmLough Moss Leisure Centre

    The BHSCT Health Improvement Team in partnership with LifeDock Training are offering a Chair Based Exercise course in March 2023.

    The fully accredited course will be delivered on:

    Day: Wednesday 8th and Wednesday 22nd March (participants must attend both days)

    Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm

    Location: Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR

    What attendees need to know in advance:

    • This is group based training
    • Venue will be risk assessed
    • Please feel free to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable

    To register for the FREE training course please complete the Chair Based Exercise Course Registration March 2023 and send to eithne.currie@belfasttrust.hscni.net

    Please note, participant numbers are limited.

  • Wed
    18
    Jan
    2023
    10am - 4pmLough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff

    The BHSCT Health Improvement Team in partnership with LifeDock Training are offering a Chi Me course in January for 12 participants.

    The level 2 accredited course will be delivered on:

    Day: Friday 6th and Wednesday 18th January (participants need to attend both days)

    Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm

    Location: Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR

    What attendees need to know in advance:

    • This is group based training
    • Venue will be risk assessed
    • Please feel free to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable

    To register for the FREE training course please complete the registration form and send to info@lifedock.com

    Please note, participant numbers are limited.

    Find out more here 

  • Fri
    06
    Jan
    2023
    10am - 4pmLough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff

    The BHSCT Health Improvement Team in partnership with LifeDock Training are offering a Chi Me course in January for 12 participants.

    The level 2 accredited course will be delivered on:

    Day: Friday 6th and Wednesday 18th January (participants need to attend both days)

    Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm

    Location: Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR

    What attendees need to know in advance:

    • This is group based training
    • Venue will be risk assessed
    • Please feel free to wear a mask, if you feel more comfortable

    To register for the FREE training course please complete the registration form and send to info@lifedock.com

    Please note, participant numbers are limited.

    Find out more here