Your Co-op, Your space
Got an idea for an event using the space at the Co-op? Contact your Venue Coordinator.
The listings below have two sections:
New and Once-off events
28th Dublin Food Co-op Annual General Meeting - Pt2
Thursday 14th April | 19.30 - 22.00 | Main Hall
This resumed meeting will continue business and motions from Saturday's AGM. Please note that trading will cease at 7pm to facilitate this meeting.
Meitheal for the Co-op Café
Thursday 28th April | 17.00 - 21.00
For those of you who have missed them so far, the aim of the meitheals is to make some additional long tables and benches for the cafe, to replace the smaller ones, in order to foster a more communal atmosphere. George is the master of ceremonies and has created a fantastic new bench design, that makes the benches stackable making life easier for the floor cleaning volunteers. They are also very comfortable. There are two examples of these finished and at use in the café area, so the work has progressed from preparation to the fun stuff already. So do join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Main Hall. If you can bring tools that would be great, and if you have a portable work bench and can bring that then please do and also gloves. Contact the Work Rota Monitoring Group (WoRMs) for details at WoRMs [at] dublinfood.coop
Annual Walking Trip to County Clare
Fiday 22nd to Saturday 30th April
The Co-op's annual walking week will take place from 22nd April to 30th April to the Ballyvaughan area, taking in the Burren and Connamara. There are a few places left in the holiday home where some are staying but confirmation is needed soon to book a place - contact Larry on 087-6832827.
Otherwise there is the option to find your own accomodation in the Ballyvaughan area and join the group for some or all of the week.
Contact Larry Gordon on the above number for more details.
Monthly Co-op Walk: Black Hill, Moanbane and Silsean to Glenbride - with Larry Gordon
Sunday 24th April | 10.00 start
These are 3 small mountains overlooking the Blessington Lakes and we end up in Glenbride, a remote valley in the heart of Wicklow with a small rural community. Meet outside the Garda Station in Blessington Town at 10am
For all walks bring comfortable walking shoes, warm and rainproof clothes and some food and drink. For more info or if you need a lift contact Larry Gordon at 087-6832827.
Tales from a Greek Kitchen
Friday 6th May 2011 | 19.00 - 21.00
A little course on the traditional cuisine of the Greek islands, pt 1
A short course on vegetarian Greek cooking that will:
- teach you how to prepare a traditional meal from the Greek islands to take home at the end of the class
- give an introduction of the history of food and gastronomy in Greece
- provide participants with authentic vegetarian recipes from the Greek islands
Cost €35 euro including organic ingredients.
For more information contact Katerina Psimopoulos, katpsim@gmail.com, 086 302 5513, 01 491 3009
Note: Part 2 will take place on Friday June 10th
Monthly Co-op Walk: Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs - with Larry Gordon
Sunday 29th May | 10.00 start
Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs. This mountain range is located mainly in County Carlow about 100km from Dublin. They reach a height of 2500 feet approx. and have commanding views of the whole of the south-east of the country including several mountain ranges such as the Comeraghs and the Knockmealdowns. In the Lord Bagenal Inn in the village of Leighlinbridge off the main motorway to Kilkenny City, about one hours drive from Dublin, at 10am.
For all walks bring comfortable walking shoes, warm and rainproof clothes and some food and drink. For more info or if you need a lift contact Larry Gordon at 087-6832827.
Regular Events
Tuesdays
Aikido (with Fiona McAuley)
Tuesdays | 20.00 - 21.30
Aikido is a martial art based on principles of non-violence. The focus is on creating centred, attentative movement bringing awareness and harmony to our engagement with others. It is taught through a series of exercises, and techniques mostly in partnered form. The classes are fun and engeric with a strong emphasis on play as a learning tool and are suitable for all age groups and abilities. However, for this set of lessons participants must be 15 or over. Training is on a matted area. Loose comfortable clothing is ideal with no footwear. Where it is easy and convenient for participants, help is much appreciated setting up the matted area and clearing up afterwards.
Cost €80. The instructor does not take a fee for teaching. All money goes to cover costs or is put back into the club. Places are limited to 12 people. To book a place please call Fiona on 086 2335826 or email fionamca@hotmail.com.
Singing led by Anna Felton
Each and every Thursday | 19.30 - 21.30 | Upstairs meeting room
Sing those recessionary blues away with the weekly Thursday evening songs led by Anna Felton. Meet in the Co-op cafe 7.30pm, singing from 8pm.
Meitheals for upkeep of the Co-op
2nd and 4th Thursdays | 17.00 - 21.00 | Main Hall
Meitheals bring members together to work on jobs around the Co-op - see above for specific details or contact the Work Rota Monitoring Group (WoRMs) for more at WoRMs [at] dublinfood.coop
Grow It Yourself - Dublin City Centre Group regular meeting
Second Saturday every month | 12.00 - 13.30
GIY networks aim to take the ‘self’ out of ‘self- sufficiency’ by getting back-garden growers together on a regular basis to talk, learn from each other and exchange tips, produce and war-stories! The meetings are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels. All welcome.
Dancing Circle - Chant... Dance... Drum
Second Saturday every month | 15.00
Join us for Circle Dance and Dances of Universal Peace
No experience necessary - feel free to share a dance, share a chant or bring a drum.
Further information from Christine 087-2718642
Irish Music Session
Third Saturday every month | 12:00-13:00
Informal Irish traditional music session in the Co-op café. Sit back, relax and take in the vibe - or bring your instrument and join in (musicians begin gathering from 11.30).
Fáilte for new members
Last Saturday every* month | 12.00 - 13.30
Fáilte is our regular welcome event to introduce new members to the Dublin Food Co-op, with information on the benefits of membership and how to get involved. » More
* Fáilte will not take place in December.
Sundays
Peas and Pods Family Market
2nd Sunday of month | 11.00 - 17.00
An independent market at the Co-op venue
Our newest Sunday market (established October 2010) brings together around 30 handpicked stallholders showcasing a wide variety of goods; selling wares they have created or sourced themselves: clothing and toys, homewares and accessories. A number of stalls are reserved for pre-loved goods. Events and activities for children are provided.
More details at the Peas and Pods website.
The Brocante Market (furniture fair)
3rd Sunday of month | 11.00 - 17.00
An independent market at the Co-op venue
The Brocante is a collection of antiques, furniture, collectables and curios from the past and the present. Covering everything from the bizarre to the mundane, the unique and the strange.
This is the first market of its kind in Dublin, giving the opportunity for everyday people as well as collectors and new enterprises an affordable outlet in an up and coming business.
If you're an interior designer or just have an eye for style in your home and are looking for a bargain, then The Brocante is the place for you.
For application enquiries or more information see thebrocantemarket.com
Dublin Flea Market
Last Sunday of month | 11.00 - 17.00
An independent market at the Co-op venue
A bizarre bazaar of vintage clothing, bric-a-brac and what nots, old and new. Stalls include hand-made goods, art, jewelry, furniture, records and lots more unwanted items that may just be your treasure!
Contact dublinflea@gmail.com or visit Dublin Flea Market online.
Co-op Walks
Last Sunday of month
Hillwalking led by Larry Gordon (see above for monthly details)
For more info or if you need a lift contact Larry Gordon at 087 6832827 or thomaslgordon@yahoo.ie.