Archive of events at the Co-op
A look back at a selection of events held at Dublin Food Co-op during 2009...
Got an idea for an event using the space at the Co-op? Contact your Venue Coordinator.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Sunday 20th December 2009
- Dublin Food Co-op Winter Celebration
- Forest Friends Winter Solstice Clebration
- Taking Liberties Christmas Celebration
Members and friends of these groups were invited to come along for an evening of ceremony, songs, poetry, dance, storytelling, games and plus a Winter Light Spiral for children, parents and grown up children!.
Talkin' Co-op on Membership Matters
Saturday 12th December 2009
Talkin' Co-op returned with a new Saturday afternoon slot (2-4pm) and an open invite to discuss the merits and mechanics of membership of the Co-op. All were invited to have their say and hear others' thoughts.
"What's it worth to you? What kind of discount should you get? Should the Co-op be members only?"
For more information about Talkin' Co-ops or if you want to help out with future events contact Dave at venue@dublinfood.coop or 087 6328157
Introduction to 'Emotional Freedom Technique'
Saturday 5th December 2009
Geraldine De Courcy explains: "Emotional Freedom Technique is a universal healing aid designed to remove the effects of negative emotions from the body and promote improved physical health. In essence EFT is an emotional version of acupuncture where we stimulate certain meridian points by tapping on them with our fingertips. Properly done, this frequently reduces the therapeutic process from months or years down to hours or minutes. Since emotional stress can contribute to pain, disease and physical ailments, we often find that EFT provides astonishing physical relief."
For more information about similar events in the future contact Geraldine on 086 8191212.
Independents Day
Sunday 22nd November 2009
Independents' Day is an annual D.I.Y. fair of zines, records, comics, and info stalls. This years event featured workshops, screenings, performances and exhibitions.
More info see: independentsdaydublin.blogspot.com or contact independents_day@dublin.ie
Taking Liberties Night
Saturday 21st November 2009
A night of performance celebrating The Liberties with music, song, film, stories, food, drink and more. The event provided a chance to find out about and celebrate the social and cultural history of the area. Performers included Tony McMahon, Des Geraghty, Noel Pocock, Maureen Johnson and Sibeal Davitt, with a recent Liberties documentary on show.
For further information, visit the website or contact Peter Duffy, 086 3759317, takinglibertiesnight@gmail.com.
Help Rota Halloween
Thursday 5th November 2009
A social night for help rota volunteers with music, storytelling, games, fancy dress, food and fun. Participants were encouraged to bring a Halloween mask or wig and a beverage of choice.
National Organic Week events
Saturday 19th September 2009
Our National Organic Week celebrations included a demonstration on how to cook with local organic seasonal vegetables and herbs and tastings of organic wine and cheese.
» National Organic Week feature
3rd Talkin' Co-op
Thursday 17th September 2009
September's Talkin' Co-op looked at the front space and the planned re-arrangement of the dry goods store within the premises. The format was a consultation session, lead by John De Courcy (Dublin Food Co-op Coordinating Body Chair).
Read notes for the September session (The Front Space)
Aoife Bairead Photography Exhibition opening
Thursday 27th August 2009
This night provided a chance to join Aoife Bairead for the launch of her photography exhibition documenting her recent and not so recent Asian travels.
Contact Aoife Bairead: aoifebairead@gmail.com
2nd Talkin' Co-op
Thursday 20th August 2009
This second Talkin' Co-op session considered the bigger picture for The Co-op: Values and Vision (Who do we want to be?)
A Speakers' Corner set-up was used to hear from a contributors invited to outline their thoughts on how and where The Co-op should be going. Once again food was offered from the testers for The Coop Cook Book.
Read notes for 'Values and Vision: Who do we want to be?'
1st Talkin' Co-op
Thursday 16th July 2009
The first Talkin' Co-op event looked at Products, Premises and Policies, generating a lively evening of discussion and a wide-ranging series of suggestions.
Read notes from 'Products, Premises and Policies'
Dublin Food Co-op SGM and AGM
Thursday 2nd April 2009
All DFC members were invited to the 26th Dublin Food Co-op AGM (preceded by a brief SGM). To conclude business, a second session on Thursday 16th April was also held.
Read the Minutes
The Village - 'Building Sustainable Community'
As a precursor to the meetings, the evening opened with a talk by Davie Philip on the Village in Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary - 'Building Sustainable Community'
The Village sustainable community project in Cloughjordan, North Tipperary was a project that was started by Dublin Food Coop members. As a living community, The Village will demonstrate ecological building, renewable energy generation, local food production, natural health care, local livelihoods, and play a part in conserving the genetic biodiversity of Ireland. It will act as model of best practice in sustainability.
Davie gave an update of where the project is at, outlining with pictures and film the ideas and technologies being utilised. Contact: davie@thevillage.ie.
Low budget cookery classes
4 Thursdays in March and April
This series was for those interested in learning how to cook delicious, vegetarian, healthy and mostly organic meals with little time and money.
Ginni Mills Art Exhibition (Mirrors)
January - March 2009
An exhbition of mirrors made by Ginni Mills from the City Arts Squad, for sale at very reasonable prices.
Contact ginetix@o2.ie, 086 2869015
Back to Basics / Moving into the Pleasure Zone
Sundays 15th February and 15th March 2009
Natasha, of Natasha's Living Foods, offered a programme that reflected on practical ways to bring a healthier approach to food back into our lives. It explored attitudes and beliefs to food and easy ways to increase vitality, clarity, vibrancy and fun thorough the process of increasing living foods into our day to day lives. Topics included clearing out cupboards, shopping habits, early breakfast juicing, easy and healthy ways to combat cravings. Practical demonstrations and recipes were combined with personal transformative exercises and reflections. The opening session included lunch, jokes, handouts and tasters throughout the day. The second class focused on raw healthy deserts (sugar, dairy, wheat, gluten-free) using super-foods and raw cacao (chocolate).
Showcase at the Co-op
Thursday 4th December 2008
At this special Thursday market event a range of non-profit organiations and projects showcased their work, including:
- Amnesty International Ireland
- Sports Against Racisim Ireland (SARI)
- Sunflower Recycling
- Habitat for Humanity Ireland
- Volunteering Ireland
- Redress
- Social Entrepreneurs Ireland
- Asral NGO
- Concern Worldwide
- Dublin City South Volunteer Centre
- ECO UNESCO
- MediaForum
City Arts Squad Exhibition
November-December 2008
Art exhibition by members of City Artsquad. Work included paintings, photography mosaics and ceramics from artists Eddie Cahill, Sarah Delaney, Naomi Enright, David J Pierce, Ginni Mills, Ronan Tierney, Liz Walsh and Barbara Vasic.