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The Afternoon Club Lessons

Lessons by subject

  • Art and crafts

    Emma McIlveen shows you how to make art out of what you have at home, and Aly Harte shows you how to create all the colours of the rainbow.

  • Science

    Emer Maguire shows you how to make your own pair of lungs and to take your pulse.

  • Gardening

    David Maxwell shows you how to do some gardening with things you have at home.

  • Dance

    Ande Gray teaches you his best carnival dance moves.

  • Fitness

    Stretch out those muscles and build strength with yoga and pilates.

  • Writing

    Get creative with Colin and learn some top tips for writing poetry and tell a very short story on postcards with Jan.

  • Music

    Make your own drum with Emer, play along with Joe or sing a song with Gemma.

  • Perform alongside Ande as he teaches us the importance of warming up and good posture.

  • Magic

    Wow your family and friends with Caolan鈥檚 coin and card tricks.

  • Sport

    Have a go at some football, rugby or cricket skills.

  • A "twitcher" is someone who watches birds. Learn more about the birds paying a visit to your garden and how you can be more bird-friendly.

  • Food

    Make some treats and snacks at home from these simple recipes.

  • Photography

    Learn how to take great photographs on your phone or tablet with tips from Carrie Davenport.

  • Mindfulness

    Learn to calm your thoughts and settle your busy mind with Niamh Houghton.

  • Engineering

    Learn from Andrew Smyth how to build an impressive structure with marshmallows and spaghetti.

  • Weather

    Learn about our weather and how Barra knows if it's going to be rainy or sunny.