days out r e ’s m o r e Tues 18th April 2.30 -3.30pm
CRAFTS WITH SHEILA Ages 7 – 10 yrs. Advance booking required. FREE event. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail
leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
Tues 18th – Thurs 20th April
Sat 15th – Sun 16th April 10am - 8pm
BOUNCE A LOT The newly opened Bounce-A-Lot is sure to keep children entertained over the Easter holidays. It is Ireland’s largest themed bouncy party zone and features a giant inflated Gorilla, Shark and Giraffe, four 5 metre high slides, a climbing wall, and lots more hidden secrets. Free coffee or tea will be available to all parents over the Easter weekend. Bounce-A-Lot is situated at Celbridge Football Park and Golf Range, Dublin Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare and is suitable for ages 4 – 8. Admission €8 per child
Tues 18th - Thurs 20th April 10.30am – 12pm
3 DAY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP WITH KATIE CARPENTER BURKE
Learn the songs and act out scenes from two of the biggest movies of the year – Sing and Trolls. Over 3 days participants will learn the basics in all three disciplines of performing arts while creating a small showcase to perform for friends and family on the last day of the workshop. Ages 7 – 12 yrs. Participants must attend all 3 days Advance booking required. FREE event. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail
leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
MOVIE MAKERS WORKSHOP Create School are back with a great three day workshop for budding movie makers. Over three days students collaborate to script, rehearse, shoot and edit their ideas to create a finished film. Working in groups with experienced tutors participants learn skills and techniques that they can continue to develop after the workshop in order to make films at home with their own mobile technology. www.
solsticeartscentre.ie/ Tickets: €65 Ages 10yrs+
Wed 19th April 2.30 - 4pm
MESSY MICE WORKSHOP WITH KATY PALMIERI
Ages 8 – 12. Booking essential for this FREE event. Contact Celbridge Community Library celbridgelib@
kildarecoco.ie or ph. 01-6272207.
Thurs 20th April
ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH SUSAN BOYLE
Contact Celbridge Community Library
celbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 01- 6272207 for details and to book.
Sat 20th May 11am
POND DIPPING Explore the weird and wonderful diversity of insects and minibeasts living in and around the pond at the National Botanic Gardens. Perfect your technique with guidance from the experts and learn how to identify the amazing creatures you have captured. Once you have discovered the hidden life of ponds you will never look at them the same way again! Admission Free.
SwimEar-Moulds Swim Safer. Swim Protected.
Keeps Ears Dry & Protects Against “Swimmer’s Ear”
For larger numbers, visits to Swim Clubs & Groups can be arranged
Tel: 01-8726893 Email:
info@hearing.ie Web:
www.hearing.ie
24 Primary Times SPRING ISSUE
Booking Essential. Ages 8+. www.
botanicgardens.ie/news/events
Sun 21st May 11am – 6pm
AFRICA DAY AT FARMLEIGH ESTATE Africa’s rich culture will be showcased through family-friendly activities, along with music, performances, sport and educational elements at Farmleigh Estate in Phoenix Park. Celebrations to mark the day occur across the globe: in some African states, it is a designated national holiday, while in diverse cities – such as New York, London and Washington – academic gatherings and cultural showcases mark the day. www.
africaday.ie
Thurs 20th April 3pm - 6pm
COOKERY MASTERCLASS AT THE CLIFF AT LYONS Come along to the Cliff at Lyons in Celbridge for an enjoyable introductory cookery class for your budding chef. Basic cooking techniques and new foods will be introduced to your child in a gentle learning masterclass led by Head Chef Nathan Dimond. Tickets: €60.00. Ages 6+. To secure your place, call 01 630 3500, email reception@
cliffatlyons.ie
Fri 21st April 10am
GYMBOREE Suitable for children 3 years and under (must be accompanied by an adult). Booking essential for this FREE event. Contact Celbridge Community Library celbridgelib@
kildarecoco.ie or ph. 01-6272207.
Sat 22nd April 2:30pm – 4pm
EASTER MUSICAL THEATRE WITH KATIE CARPENTER Musical Movies: learn the songs and act out the scenes from two of the biggest movies of the year SING and TROLLS. Participants will learn the basics in all three disciplines of performing arts and at the end put on a small performance. For children aged 7-12yrs. Booking essential for this FREE event. Contact Maynooth Community Library ph. 01-6285530
maynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie
Mon 24th April – Mon 1st May
DROGHEDA ARTS FESTIVAL Drogheda Arts Festival will have an exciting, fun filled programme, with local, national, and international events.
www.droghedaartsfestival.ie
Tues 25th April 7pm
THE NEW SINGLE AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE PROGRAMME & CHOOSING QUALITY CHILDCARE IN KILDARE A free parenting talk – Book your place with Maynooth Library Tel 01 6285530 Email: maynoothlib@
kildarecoco.ie
Tues 25th April 9.45am
POSITIVE PARENTING: Skills and Strategies to Help Parents to Encourage Their Children to Behave Well A free parenting talk – Book your place with Kildare Library Tel 045 520235 Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco. ie
Thurs 27th April 7pm
SOCIAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN A free parenting talk with Dr. Dorothy Armstrong– Book your place with Kildare Library Tel 045 520235 Email:
kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie
Thurs 27th April 7pm
PARENTING TEENAGERS - Tips & Tools
A free parenting talk – Book your place with Leixlip Library: Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@
kildarecoco.ie
Sat 29th of April
BELVEDERE BAT WALKS Belvedere are holding a series of Bat Walks in association with Bat Conservation, Ireland comprising illustrated talks followed by a guided walk of Belvedere Parklands. The first event will take place on Saturday 29th April, 2017 at 8 pm. Booking Tel: 00 353 (0)44-9349060 Email:
info@belvedere-house.ie www.
belvedere-house.ie/
May Sun 23rd – Sat 29th April
TECH WEEK 2017 Tech Week is Ireland’s nationwide festival of technology, aimed at students, parents and the public. Tech Week provides hands-on opportunities to learn about how computing and technology are shaping every area of life including Education, Health, the Environment, and more. Celebrate Ireland’s festival of technology by organising an activity or event in your school or community. Fill out the form on www.
techweek.ie and a free Tech Week activity pack will be emailed to you.
DESIGN A 10TH BIRTHDAY CARD COMPETITION Throughout the month of May drop in and design a Birthday card to mark Leixlip Library’s 10th Birthday. Or you can drop in a card that you have created at home. Contact the library or check
www.kildare.ie/library for exact dates and further details The cards will be on display throughout the month and there will be prizes for the best design in each age category. Contact Leixlip Community Library ph. 01-6060050 or e-mail
leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie
Tues 2nd May 7pm
IT’S TOO LOUD, TOO BRIGHT, TOO TIGHT AND THE SEAMS IN MY SOCKS HURT! Helping Children with Sensory Processing Disorder Concentrate and Learn in an Overwhelming World A free parenting talk – Book your place with Naas Library Tel 045 879111 Email:
naaslib@kildarecoco.ie
Tues 2nd May 7pm
COPING WITH AN ANXIOUS CHILD AND PANIC ATTACKS A free parenting talk – Book your
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