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All Year
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The Rediscovery Centre is hosting tours for small groups. Visitors of all ages will learn the unique background of the Rediscovery Centre, the history of old Ballymun Boiler House, and the work that the Rediscovery Centre carries out for the benefit of the community, the circular economy and our planet. A visit to the ‘living laboratory’ will be an engaging experience taking visitors on a journey through understanding sustainability, biodiversity and community action. Encompassing the workshops, outdoor garden, educational features and much more, visitors are guaranteed to come away with a better understanding of environmental care, the circular economy and take away helpful tips for greener living.
Tours are available Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-4pm. Adults tickets are €7.50, students and OAP tickets are €6.00 and children are €5.00. If you would like to book a tour please email academy@rediscoverycentre.ie and we will book it in for you.
Event Date and Time:
Tuesday - Saturday, Tours are approximately an hour and take place between 10am - 4pm
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9
Event Price: €7.50 Adults, Concession €6,00, Children €5 - Book via academy@rediscoverycentre.ie
Event Description:
Join us at the Rediscovery Centre for an out-of-this-world experience. Our Space Explorers workshop for kids investigates the universe, the origins of the solar system, its planets and moons and looks at space exploration. The workshop features fun hands-on activities including investigating meteor impacts, investigating solar eclipses and making rockets and space rovers. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Event Date and Time:
Saturday, 25th of March 2023 from 11:00 until 12:30
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €10.00
Event Description:
Join us at the Rediscovery Centre for an out-of-this-world experience. Our Space Explorers workshop for kids investigates the universe, the origins of the solar system, its planets and moons and looks at space exploration. The workshop features fun hands-on activities including investigating meteor impacts, investigating solar eclipses and making rockets and space rovers. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Event Date and Time:
Saturday, 25th of March 2023 from 14:30 until 16:00
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €10,00
Event Description:
Wild Sióg, finalist in the International 'Free From' Skincare awards 2021 is back at the Rediscovery Centre to speak about foraging, the medicinal properties of Irish wild herbs and the various methods of herbal extraction.
Spring is a great time to forage and plenty of wild food samples are provided so that everyone can try some of our amazing wild herbs and berries! Tara will also speak about her Apiary of Native Irish Honey Bees.
Everyone will leave with a booklet of recipes to try at home and a hand rolled beeswax candle.
If you are interested in natural remedies, wild foods and sustainable gift ideas then this is the workshop for you!
Event Date and Time:
Saturday, 1st of April 2023 from 10:00 until 13:00
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €45,00
Event Description:
Wild Sióg, finalist in the International 'Free From' Skincare awards 2021 is back at the Rediscovery Centre to speak about foraging, the medicinal properties of Irish wild herbs and the various methods of herbal extraction.
Spring is a great time to forage and plenty of wild food samples are provided so that everyone can try some of our amazing wild herbs and berries! Tara will also speak about her Apiary of Native Irish Honey Bees.
Everyone will leave with a booklet of recipes to try at home and a hand rolled beeswax candle.
If you are interested in natural remedies, wild foods and sustainable gift ideas then this is the workshop for you!
Event Date and Time:
Sat, 1 Apr 2023 13:45 - 16:45
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre
Event Price: €45
Event Description:
Are you looking for some fun activities during the Easter holidays? Join our Education team Easter Activity workshops with fun hands on activities. Our Easter Activities include a variety of Easter-themed activities including our egg hunt challenge, egg science, Easter games, arts and crafts and exploring nature in springtime. It will be egg-cellent! Our Easter camps are suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
Our facilitators are all very experienced in working with children, trained in child protection and Garda vetted.
**Please note that the same programme is run on the 4th and the 6th of April.
All bookings are accepted on the understanding that an Event will only be delivered if it attracts the required minimum number of attendees to ensure viability. Where an Event is cancelled due to insufficient numbers we will notify you by email at least 5 clear working days before the date the Event was intended to take place and will offer either a refund, or attendance at another similar event in lieu.
Event Date and Time:
Tuesday, 4th of April 2023 from 9:00 until 14:00
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €25,00 per Child,
Event Description:
Are you looking for some fun activities during the Easter holidays? Join our Education team Easter Activity workshops with fun hands on activities. Our Easter Activities include a variety of Easter-themed activities including our egg hunt challenge, egg science, Easter games, arts and crafts and exploring nature in springtime. It will be egg-cellent! Our Easter camps are suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years old.
Our facilitators are all very experienced in working with children, trained in child protection and Garda vetted.
**Please note that the same programme is run on the 4th and the 6th of April.
All bookings are accepted on the understanding that an Event will only be delivered if it attracts the required minimum number of attendees to ensure viability. Where an Event is cancelled due to insufficient numbers we will notify you by email at least 5 clear working days before the date the Event was intended to take place and will offer either a refund, or attendance at another similar event in lieu.
Event Date and Time:
Thursday, 6th of April 2023 from 9:00 until 14:00
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €25,00
Event Description:
Do you want to refresh and makeover your kitchen cabinets? Join Dave Kavanagh from the Rediscovery Centre on the 15th of April as he shows you how to upcycle your kitchen cabinets using simple and creative techniques. This hands on workshop will show you how to:
- Prepare your cabinets
- What paint to use
- What equipment to use
- Creating a professional finish
- Upcycling tips
Event Date and Time:
Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:00 - 13:00
Event Location:
Rediscovery Centre
Event Price: €45
Event Description:
Join Marianne from The Revamp Tramp for one of her popular Furniture Revamping Workshops.
This workshop is suitable for everyone from beginners to those who would like to learn new furniture revamping techniques.
Learn how to prep and paint your furniture before trying out many different techniques including decoupage, stenciling, glazing, distressing, using frog tape and how to plan out a design for your piece. You will bring a piece of furniture with you and you leave the workshop with a fully finished piece of revamped furniture.
All materials are provided on the day to turn your piece of furniture into something really special. You only need to bring the piece of furniture that you would like to revamp.
Free parking at the venue is available. Lunch is not included but there is a Café at the Rediscovery Centre and in the interest of doing our bit for the environment please bring your reusable cup if you have one.
If you have any queries or if you are unsure of what furniture to bring please do not hesitate to contact Marianne at Marianne@TheRevampTramp.ie
*Attendees must be over the age of 16
Event Date and Time:
Saturday, 22nd of April 2023 from 10:00 until 16:00
Event Location:
The Rediscovery Centre, The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, D09 HK58 Ballymun
Event Price: €95,00
