Draft+Programme

= = =** Tuesday 31st May 2011 – The Gathering **= Arrival - checking in - acclimatisation welcome and performance challenges in groups write rehearse and produce 1 hour
 * 6.00pm ** Meet in hotel
 * 7.00pm ** Gather on the Beach, grid reference to follow

Leading to Performances live of songs, poems, dances, group theatrical whispers etc (livestreaming)
 * 7.30 ** Beachmeet - Learning Challenges >

**11.00 pm** Augmented stargazing (with Irish iPhone app prosthetics)

=** Wednesday 1st June 2011 – The Fair Day **=
 * 10.00am ** Activities on the Beach include Crafts \ QR codes \ Geology Challenges\ skillshares


 * 1.00pm ** Soup and Sandwich provided by Daly’s lounge bar (talk from local flora & fauna expert)

History & nature walks and talks Talk from a local Archaeological Group
 * 2.00pm ** Activities as above continue


 * 5.00pm ** Rest and Change


 * 7.00pm Unconference ** Meal at Nevins, Tierenar for those who wish to attend


 * 9.00pm Digital ** Ceilidh at Daly’s - open mic for music performances and idea sharing

=** Thursday 2nd June – The Scattering **= Development of the outdoor learning manifesto 12.00 depart? camping and further stargazing for those in no rush to leave at local farm
 * 10.00am Gathering of key outcomes > conferencing via twitcam with outside world **

= **What to bring** = Although fine weather would be a bonus, the weather can often be wet or at least changeable in the West of Ireland (all four seasons in one day!) and evenings can be cold. It would be best to bring some warm clothes or several light layers - fleeces, cagoules, combat trousers (jeans tend to stay wet!) and covered footwear e.g. walking/trainer shoes/walking boots. One of the beaches has golden sand, the other has very large rocks and pebbles which you may clamber over. We can provide some umbrellas (sponsored by Adobe for Lob10] and possibly rain capes. Possibly some casual smart clothes for meal out on Wed. evening and music gathering.  Sunglasses, swimming togs (for pool) if staying at the hotel unless you are feel inclined to brave the Atlantic this early in the year!  If you have pocket binoculars, may be handy for observing islands, birdlife etc.  Ordnance Survey map no. 30 of the Discovery Series covers this area.  No. 31 covers Newport and Westport if you want to explore further.