The West Cork Arts Centre runs some great programmes and events for children and families. There is the regular ‘Discovery Box’ which helps parents and children engage with current exhibitions through play. There is a Discovery box event happening this Saturday (the 25th of April) from 11am. Details below. Discovery Box is a free gallery resource for parents and carers to use with their young children in the gallery to encourage engagement with the artwork. West Cork Arts Centre commissions guest artists to develop explorations for children and families to investigate and respond to exhibitions in the gallery using a variety of tools, art materials and information sheets . Saturday 21 March – Saturday 2 May Gallery 2 ‘Disconnect’ By Susan Montgomery Susan will facilitate a Discovery Box workshop on Saturday 25 April, 11am for families with small children cost € 7. Please book in advance at reception Saturday 9 May – Friday 12 June Gallery 2 ‘ I Shall Make for My Own Castle’ By Toma McCullim Toma will facilitate a Discovery Box workshop on Saturday 23 May, 11am for families with small children cost € 7. Please book in advance at reception Free of charge Booking advised but not essential Discovery Box is a self-directed gallery resource for parents and carers to use with their children from as young as 3 in the gallery to encourage engagement with the artwork. The Discovery Box is bespoke to each exhibition and contains a series of imaginative tools to employ the creative mind and to investigate the artwork through play and conversation. In participating, it creates a space for people... read more
There will be a Two Rivers Fundraiser happening on the 22nd of May in Ballydehob Community Hall. Another great night of music is planned with Wiggle, The Blackstarliners, World Bass Culture and Revelation Sound…Pen the date into your diary and we will post more details as we get... read more
Come along and hang out at Two Rivers Kindergarten and go for a meander down nearby trails: see the wild beauty of spring , meet the unexpected and interact with nature, performers and materials. Fun for all ages. 4 and under free. children 4euro Adult 6euro, All proceeds for building shelter and other amenities.. Whatever is raised will be doubled by a West Cork company!!! This event is brought to you by: The last Minute Theatre Company of Easter Adventure fame. Target to raise a min 3000euro to build a grass roof structure at An Sanctoir with the idea to host youth workshops and camps (as well as other things!) in the summers. Also a semi permanent water slide! Saturday April 25th from 2 – 5 pm... read more
There’s a great new walkway route after opening up near Bantry – Coorycommane Walk, Coomhola, Bantry We found out about it from the very resourceful website West Cork with Kids – this is a great place to find out about all the wonderful things to do with family and friends around West Cork. See their full article on the walkway HERE... read more
The Two Rivers is back open again on Monday and we are really looking forward to seeing everyone and hearing all about what you got up to over the Easter break. We hope that everyone had a great Easter and got to enjoy the great weather and had lots of fun when the Easter Bunny... read more
Papier-mâché Easter Egg Craft This is a good way of keeping children occupied over Easter – it can be a bit messy and hands on, but it’s also good fun and the children love it…and there’s no chocolate sugar rush to deal with! Here’s how to make the eggs. Supplies and Directions: 12 papier-mâché eggs A rainbow of tissue paper (cut into small squares) The Sunday Comics (cut into small squares) Mod Podge, or glue Brushes Scissors Using the brush, spread a small amount of Mod Podge onto an egg. Place a piece of tissue paper or newspaper over the glue and press it down with the brush. Continue working this way until the entire egg is covered in paper. Place the eggs on a parchment lined cookie rack to dry. More detailed info... read more
The Two Rivers Play School is holding it’s Easter celebration this Thursday the 26th of March at 11.30am. We will start with music, singing and poetry followed by a little Kindergarten Easter Egg hunt with a little feast for everyone afterwards. Please bring some food to share with everybody. All parents and siblings welcome. Happy Easter everyone! The Two Rivers Kindergarten and Pre-School will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Friday the 27th of March and will reopen again on Monday the 13th of... read more
We are hoping to offer extended hours of service at the Two Rivers Kindergarten. The Play school, located in Ballydehob, will now be able to offer children and parents a full week of our pre-school services. The Kindergarten will run from Monday to Friday and from 9am until 2pm each day. CONTACT US for more information or to express interest in enrolling your child for next... read more
We will be hosting our annual Open Day in April. Everyone is welcome to attend. Teachers, parents and children will all be on hand to answer any questions you have and to show you around the Kindergarten. Thursday the 16th of April 11am- 1pm All Welcome. For further information please contact Lucy on 087 919... read more
Thank You Everybody!! The Two Rivers Christmas fundraiser was a great event held in the Community Hall in Ballydehob. The Kindergarten is very grateful to all the wonderful musicians who gave their time and effort and gave fantastic performances on the night. The parents also did a wonderful job of organising the event os that it went off incredibly and everyone had a great evening and much needed funds were raised for the Two Rivers. Heartfelt thanks to all... read more
