Creativity Month in Colin

Creativity Month in Colin

Taking place March 2017

Creative events for everyone in Colin Crafts, leisure, sport, family trips, history, culture and more!

Welcome to Creativity Month in Colin Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, in association with the Urban Village initiative, is delighted to present to you our 4th Creativity Month in Colin programme. Throughout the month of March there will be lots of events for children and adults including pottery workshops, cookery classes, circus workshops, candle making, photography, wood crafts, an ice rink in the Dairy Farm Centre, and much more! For updates on events keep an eye on Colin Neighbourhood Partnership’s website www.newcolin.com as well as our facebook and twitter pages.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Photos and video footage will be taken at these events. All info correct at time of going to print.

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“Travel, As I Go” Photo Exhibition Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre, during library opening times throughout March A photographic exhibition inspired by the idea of egress. Created by tenants of Hemsworth Court Supported Housing for People with Dementia. Part of the Here and Now Older Persons Festival 2016.

Woodwork Class - Make a Traditional Wooden Stool Starts Monday 27th February for 5 weeks. 10am-2pm, Colin Allotments, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. This workshop will teach you the skills needed to make your own piece of furniture in the form of a traditional 3 or 4 legged stool, otherwise known as a Creepie. Suitable for beginners. All tools and equipment provided. £3 per class. Places limited and booking is essential contact John Paul at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Woodcarving for Beginners Starts Monday 27th February for 5 weeks. 7pm-9.30pm, Colin Allotments, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. Woodcarving is fun, accessible and creative. The aim of this class will be to produce a relief carving of a leaf. You will also learn about different woods and chisels and how to use them safely and effectively. This class is ideal for people that just want to try something new along with those that want to take their skills to the next level. All materials provided. £3 per class. Places limited and booking is essential. Contact John Paul at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Circus Workshop Monday 27th February, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Brook Activity Centre, Twinbrook. Youth circus workshops for those aged 8+. Participants will learn from a range of skills including diabolo juggling (balls and scarves), stilt walking, unicycle, plate spinning, tight wire, devil stick, acrobatics & hat manipulation. £3 per person. Booking essential, contact John Paul at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Deliciously Healthy Cookery Classes: Beautiful Breakfasts Wednesday 1st March, 11am-1pm. Colin Allotment Kitchen, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. Learn how to create a balanced breakfast to keep those energy levels up throughout the day. You will learn how to make mouth-watering and nutritious recipes including banana pancakes, muffins and overnight oats. £5 per person. Booking essential, contact Matthew at CNP on 02890 612317 / [email protected].


Photography Workshops Starts Thursday 2nd March for 5 weeks. 2pm-4pm, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Poleglass, Belfast. Always wanted to learn how to take the perfect photo? Award winning photographer, Carrie Davenport, will show you how to use a camera or smart phone to its full potential. Find out how to edit and enhance photos, and how to snap that once in a lifetime memory. £3 per person per class. Places are limited, booking essential, contact John Paul at CNP 02890 623813 / [email protected].

World Book Day Thursday 2nd March, 3pm-5pm, Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre, Belfast. Story-telling, arts and crafts, and a free book for all children. Free event. Booking required, contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Pottery Workshops Starts Thursday 2nd March for 5 weeks. 7.00pm, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast. Create a range of objects including personalised door signage, decorative bowls, and picture frames. Use a pottery wheel and paint the objects created. £3 per class. Limited places, booking essential, contact John Paul at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Scented Soy Candle Workshop Monday 6th March, 3pm-5pm. Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road. Enjoy the experience of making your very own scented soy wax candle. £2 per person. Booking required, contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].


Wax Melts and Decorated Candle Workshop Monday 6th March, 6pm-8pm, Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road. This fascinating workshop lets you use the double boiler method to create a wax melt which you can use in an oil burner. You will also get the opportunity to decorate a premade candle. £2 per person. Booking required, contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Itty Bitty Circus Workshop Monday 6th March, 6.30pm, Brook Activity Centre, Twinbrook Especially for the younger kids (4-7 years) this workshop uses a variety of circus equipment such as juggling balls, scarves, flower sticks, and spinning plates. £3 per child. Booking required, contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Deliciously Healthy Cookery Class: Super Snacks Tuesday 7th March, 7pm-9pm. Colin Allotment Kitchen, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. Learn how to create healthy low sugar snacks. You will learn how to make mouth-watering and nutritious treats including energy balls, hummus, and smoked fish pâté. £5 per person, booking essential contact Matthew at CNP on 02890 612317 / [email protected]

“Inspiring & Celebrating Women in Colin” Wednesday 8th March, 10.30am-1.00pm, Balmoral Hotel, Blacks Road, Belfast. An invitation to all women in the Colin area to come together and celebrate International Women’s Day. This event will feature inspirational speakers and include information and discussion sessions. Women will have the opportunity to experience aromatherapy & massage taster sessions, as well as benefit from health checks & advice on wellbeing and much more. Healthy food and snacks will be available to tantalise the taste buds. This free event promises to be a treat for the mind, body and soul. For further information contact Footprints Women’s Centre on 02890 923444.


Reflexology Workshop Thursday 9th March, 9.30am. Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road. Find out what reflexology is, how it works, and how you can use it on your family to aid wellbeing. £2 per person. Contact Ciara at CNP to book on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Belfast Giants v Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Match Friday 10th March at SSE Arena, Belfast. Bus leaves Dairy Farm Centre 6.15pm, match begins 7pm. Come and experience the energy of an ice hockey game when the Belfast Giants take on the Nottingham Panthers in the elite league. Soak up the atmosphere in this family friendly sport. £3 per person including transport. Booking required, contact John Paul at CNP on 028 90623813 / [email protected].

Creativity Day Friday 10th March, 3pm-6pm, Dairy Farm Shopping Centre, Stewartstown Road, Belfast. This hugely popular event promises a fun filled afternoon of creative fun for all the family. Visit the international arts & crafts stations where you will have the opportunity to create art & crafts from different cultures. Take part in traditional Polish, Mexican and Bollywood dance. A soda bread baking demonstration will also take place, as well as food tasting, and storytelling in the library. An event that is sure to keep the family busy and entertained for hours! For more information contact John Paul at CNP. Free event, no booking required.

Seniors Trip to The Lyric - “Nivelli’s War” Saturday 11th March. Bus leaves Dairy Farm Shopping Centre at 12.45pm, show starts 1.30pm. For older residents of the Colin area. Cahoots NI, in association with the Lyric Theatre, presents Nivelli’s War – Charles Way’s family drama set at the end of World War II. Based on the moving true story of a Holocaust survivor, Nivelli’s War is told through a blend of theatre, magic, illusion and original music. £3 per person. For booking contact Isabel at CNP 02890 623813 / [email protected].


Origami Saturday Saturday 11th March, 1pm-2pm, Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre, Belfast Includes story-time. Suitable for all ages. Contact the library for more information on 02890 431266.

Ice Skating Rink at the Dairy Farm Centre Monday 13th – Thursday 16th March, Dairy Farm Shopping Centre, Belfast. The Colin area will have its very own synthetic ice rink for 4 days in the Dairy Farm Shopping Centre. So get your skates on and come join in the family fun! Opening times: Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th March from 1pm-8pm and Thursday 16th March from 11am-6pm. £3 per person, family of four £6, for 45 minutes. No booking required. Contact CNP for more info on 02890 623813.

Bathbomb Workshop Monday 13th March, 3pm-5pm, Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road, Belfast. This workshop will focus on making small beautifully designed bath bombs - bath fizzers. You will also get the chance to create a personalised box using the art of origami. £2 per person. Contact Ciara at CNP to book on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Paper Craft Monday Monday 13th March, 3pm-4pm, Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre. For adults / children aged 8+. For more info contact the library on 02890 431266.


Personalised Mini Memory Album Workshops Monday 13th, 20th & 27th March, 6pm-8pm at Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Rd, Belfast. Make a little handcrafted album to treasure important memories. Please bring prints of 4x4 photos to the first workshop. £2 per person per week. Contact Ciara at CNP to book on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Hobbit Heaven at Colin Allotments Starts Monday 13th March, 6.30pm. Are you or your family member a Colin Allotment holder? On Monday and Wednesday evenings in March, artists and craftsmen will be creating a mythical hobbit style dwelling at the allotment site and we would like as many hands as possible to help create a fairy-tale scene for visitors. For more information contact Michael at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Deliciously Healthy Cookery Class: Lovely Lunchboxes Wednesday 15th March, 7pm-9pm, Colin Allotment Kitchen, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. Stuck for ideas for a healthy and tasty lunch? You will learn how to build a filling and delicious lunch by mixing the right foods. Make a delicious quiche with a sweet potato crust. £5 per person. Booking essential, contact Matthew at CNP on 02890 612317 / [email protected].

Aromatherapy for Stress Management Thursday 16th March, 9.30am, Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Rd, Belfast This workshop will show how aromatherapies and essential oils can improve your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Find out how to blend, apply and safely use essential oils. £2 per person. Contact Ciara at CNP to book on 02890 623813 / [email protected].


St. Patrick’s Day at Colin Glen Forest Friday 17th March, 11am-4pm, Colin Glen Forest Park, Belfast This event, organised by Colin Glen Trust, will allow you to have a go at a range of outdoor activities including the climbing wall, zip line, high and low ropes course, team games, laser tag and archery. The park will be filled with music, entertainers and there will be face painters, bouncy castles and a craft village. £4 per child, £5.50 per adult. Translink will provide a Park & Ride service from the Black’s Road Park and Ride site from 10.45am to 4.30pm. No parking available on site. For further info and booking contact Colin Glen Trust on 02890 614115 or visit www.colinglen.org.

Fishing Trip Monday 20th March, 10.30am-4.00pm Are you unemployed, retired, or simply have the day off work? Would you love to try an outdoor hobby? Then this fishing trip to Dromore is for you. This is a great day out especially if you haven’t experienced fishing before. £2 per person including transport. All equipment provided. Please bring a packed lunch. To book contact Scap at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Soap and Lip Balm Workshop Monday 20th March, 3pm-5pm at Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road, Belfast Make your own lip balm and soap using natural ingredients such as beeswax and coconut oil. You will also create a variety of soap shapes using natural ingredients. £2 per person. To book contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Knit, Natter and Kumihimo Tuesday 21st March, 12.00pm-1.30pm, Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre Learn the Japanese art of cord braiding or come along to knit, crochet or sew. Knit and Natter takes place every Tuesday at 12.00pm. Adult event. Booking advisable, contact the library on 02890 431266.


Deliciously Healthy Cookery Class: One Pot Wonders Wednesday 22nd March, 11am-1pm, Colin Allotment Kitchen, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. On a budget? Or simply want to make cooking a bit easier? These one pot meals will help you create a delicious and wholesome meal. Learn how to cook a chicken lemon casserole as well as seasonal soups and stews which will have you turning vegetables and leftovers into a delicious wholesome meal. £5 per person. Booking essential, contact Matthew at CNP on 02890 612317 / [email protected].

A Shared History - Museums Trip to Free Derry Museum and Siege Museum Thursday 23rd March, Bus leaves Dairy Farm Centre at 9.30am, returns 5.30pm. Join us on this unique trip to Derry to visit the Siege Museum which will include discussions with representatives of the Apprentice Boys of Derry. Then it’s off to the Museum of Free Derry which will include discussions with representatives of the Bogside Residents Group. Lunch and transport provided. Free event, booking essential contact John Paul at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

“Room On The Broom” at the Lyric Theatre Friday 24th March, bus leaves Dairy Farm Centre at 4.15pm, show at 5pm. Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Join the witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson (‘The Gruffalo’) and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups. Running time: 60 mins, no interval. £3 per person. Booking essential, contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Story-Time and Crafts Saturday 25th March, 12.00pm – 1.00pm, Colin Glen Library, Dairy Farm Centre. Suitable for all ages. Contact the library on 02890 431266 for more info.


Colin Glen Family Adventure Day Sunday 26th March, 1pm-4pm, Colin Glen Forest Park, Belfast. Colin Neighbourhood Partnership has teamed up with Colin Glen Adventure Centre to offer families a fun day of activity at a special price. Activities include laser tag, archery & SKYTrek aerial adventure course. Only £5 for a family of 4. Please book through Colin Glen Trust quoting ‘Colin Creativity Month - Family Adventure Day’ on 02890 614115 / [email protected].

Bath Salts & Votive Candle Workshop Monday 27th March, 3pm-5pm, Colin Community Hub, Stewartstown Road, Belfast. Use natural ingredients such as Epsom salt and Himalayan salt to create a layered bath mixture in a jar. You will also create a candle in the colour of your choosing. £2 per person. Contact Ciara at CNP to book on 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Autism Storytime Monday 27th March, 11.30am-12.30pm, Colin Glen Library. A quiet but fun time for children with autism to enjoy a story-time session and explore the library while it is closed to the public. Free event. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Contact the library on 02890 431266 for more info.

Spring Discovery Evening Tuesday 28th March, 6.30pm, Colin Allotments Gather the family for a Spring Bat Walk using bat detectors and torches. Meet a variety of native animals including a barn owl, fox, birds and rescue hedgehogs. Create your own clay craft animal to take home. Free family event, booking required, contact Scap at CNP 02890 623813 / [email protected].

Deliciously Healthy Cookery Class: Baked Beauties Wednesday 29th March, 11am-1pm, Colin Allotment Kitchen, 30 Colin Glen Road, Belfast. Love baked goods but feel guilty after eating them? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to bake tasty treats that won’t pile on the pounds including wholemeal scones and porridge bread. £5 per person. Booking essential, contact Matthew at CNP on 02890 612317 / [email protected].


Flower Essences Workshop Thursday 30th March, 9.30am, Colin Community Hub, Laurel Glen Shops, Stewartstown Road, Belfast. This workshop will look how flower essences can be used as remedies to help promote emotional health and wellbeing. They are a gentle way to let go of negative emotions and feelings and bring emotional health back into balance. They can be used by everyone including adults and children. They can also be used for pets and in the garden. £2 per person. To book contact Ciara at CNP on 02890 623813 / ciara@ newcolin.com.

“Wonderland” Theatre Trip Thursday 30th March. Bus leaves Dairy Farm Centre at 6.45pm, show starts 7.30pm. Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass’, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. A timely and touching story of love in all its forms, this is an adventurous exploration of who we are, who we want to be and the power of everyday magic in our lives. Recommended for age 9 yrs+. £4 per adult, £3 per child, £10 family ticket for 4. To book contact Ciara at Colin Neighbourhood Partnership on 02890 623813 / [email protected]

The Colin Youth Awards Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, in association with the Urban Village initiative, is asking you to nominate an inspirational young person for a Colin Youth Award. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of young people in our community. You can nominate online at www.newcolin.com. Nominees will be invited to a Gala Awards Ceremony in Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast, on the evening of Friday 31st March. Winners in each award category will receive an award on the night. The closing date for nominations is Friday 3rd March at 4pm.

This programme has been produced by Colin Neighbourhood Partnership. Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road, Belfast BT17 OLG. Tel: 028 9062 3813 / Email: [email protected] / Web: www.newcolin.com facebook.com/colinneighbourhoodpartnership

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