New and Once-off events

Monthly Co-op Walk: St. Kevins Way - with Larry Gordon

Sunday 29th August | 11.00 start

From Hollywood village to the Wicklow Gap. This is an ancient pilgrimage trail used in the Middle Ages to bring pilgrims to Glendalough from West Wicklow and further west. It is a 15km level walk mainly along the King river.

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.

National Organic Week

13th-19th September 2010

Dublin Food Co-op plays an active part in celebrating National Organic Week. For 2010 this will run from September 13th to September 19th. Watch this space for information on our event plans...

Parachutes' Four Days of Training with Seeds for Change

15th - 18th October 2010

Dublin Food Co-op is pleased to welcome the Seeds for Change Co-op in presenting this series of grassroots groups workshops for action and social change

"Working in groups and community building is vital, exciting and satisfying . Though conflicts between members, frustration at the lack of success, dwindling numbers, the question of where to go from here are problems every group experiences at some stage. Facilitation and support from outside can often help groups to overcome obstacles, empower organisation, decision-making and group dynamics. See things in a fresh way, help to facilitate group decisions and empower the group to get a project going again."

Workshops offered

• Consensus Decision Making: One-Day Workshop
• Building Strong Groups: Half-Day Workshop
• Facilitating Meetings: Half-Day Workshop
• How to Run a Great Workshop: One/Two-Day Workshop

Download the event flyer for more information.

Regular Events

Mondays

Clowning Workshop (with the group Clownitis)

Mondays | 20.00 - 22.00

Wear your red nose with style and panache and learn the basic rules of clowning around.

More info contact Adam Wilson: adam.wilson.ie@gmail.com

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.

Wednesdays

There are no regular Wednesday events at present - but fear not! If you've got an idea for an event using the space at the Co-op then contact your Venue Coordinator.

Thursdays

Singing led by Anna Felton

Each and every Thursday | 19.30 - 21.30

Sing those 2009 recessionary blues away with the weekly Thursday evening songs led by Anna Felton. Meet in the Co-op cafe 7.30pm, singing from 8pm.

Storytelling Performance

1st Thursday of month | 19.30 - 20.00

WE: Tell Stories
YOU: Enjoy yourself
FEE: Free (donations)
AGE: 9-99
WHO: Eleonore Nicolas, Fiona Dowling, Michael Phelan & Adam Wilson

Contact Fiona Dowling.

Co-op Mini-Meithal

2nd Thursday of month | 16.00 - 20.00

Roll up your sleeves, there's work to be done! Every month we look at a particular part of our premises at THE CO-OP and make some improvements.

We started earlier on this year doing a bit of gardening and painting in the back yard. We'll be looking for your help, ideas and equipment donations to make the Co-op ever more welcoming.

Contact the venue coordinator if you're willing to get involved.

There are no regular Friday events at present - but fear not! If you've got an idea for an event using the space at the Co-op then contact your Venue Coordinator.

Fáilte for new members

Second Saturday every month * | 11.00 - 13.00

Fáilte is a monthly 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 sessions are not normally in July and August

Talkin' Co-op

Periodic Saturday afternoons - check dates

Sit, chat. Stand, discuss. Eat, greet. Regular 'Talkin' Co-op' events combine discussion of a range of topics with taster sessions for The Co-op Cook Book. Join us for relaxed discussion, socialising and great food. » More

Movies @ The Market

Every other Saturday | 19.30 - 21.30

The definition of JAPAING (pronounced ja-pang) is a simple one. It's a verb, noun and a feeling all at once. It's a very specific kind of awesome, mostly derived from Asian culture, such as movies and games. It's about ass-kickery, brilliant storylines, outrageous statements and life affirming goals and messages. Films that make your jaw drop and your brain think.

Contact Japaing Movie Nights if you're willing to get involved.

Sundays

The Ferocious Mingle Market

2nd Sunday of month | 11.00 - 17.00

An independent market at the Co-op venue

An eclectic Bazaar of stall candy. Traders will have tons of stuff to tempt you with including art, crafts, antiques, vintage clothes, jewellery, steampunk, and more! Approx 40 stalls

*FANCY DRESS * - mild to over the top - will be most delightfully welcomed to stallholders and punters alike! Any excuse for dressing up we LOVE it...let's not wait 'til Halloween let's have some fun NOW and on the second Sunday of the month therafter.

Find The Mingle ~ a Treasure Hunt of sorts. Purchase the secretly chosen 'thing' from one of the stalls and become 'The Mingle Finder' - a very prestigious accolade - and win a prize!

For application enquiries or more information see thejosiebaggleycompany.com or email ferociousmingle@hotmail.com

Newmarket Brocante (furniture fair)

3rd Sunday of month | 11.00 - 17.00

An independent market at the Co-op venue

The Newmarket Brocante is the place to find (and sell) pre-loved furniture and homewear... Second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house, kitchen and garden.

Bargains, freebies, café, good wholesome food and chilled out tunes all under the one roof.

What's that 'brocante' buzz? It's a french thing: the French are mad for their furniture fairs, amongst other things. We're just borrowing their term for it and giving it a spin of our own.

For application enquiries or more information see newmarketbrocante.com or email newmarketbrocante@gmail.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

For more info or if you need a lift contact Larry Gordon at 087 6832827 or thomaslgordon@yahoo.ie.