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Andragogy in Practise Workshop

May 7th, 2010 Anke No comments

We would like to invite you to a half-day workshop entitled ‘Andragogy in Practice’ on Thursday 27th May 2010 in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. Please follow this link>>>

The Big Freeze

March 9th, 2010 Anke No comments

The sun is warming everything around us for the past days but it is still very chilly. A few month ago the big freeze has put Bear Essentials under a blanket of snow. Our video is a reminder of a beautiful white sunny day in December with Brandy, Charlie and Sparky enjoying the snow.

White Christmas at Bear Essentials

International Rural Tourism

October 5th, 2009 Anke No comments

Last week we had 4 International Rural Tourism delegates from 3 countries (Netherland, Bulgaria & Germany) visiting Ireland for a couple of days to work on an international accredited Train the Trainer Course.

From Ireland John Tolan of CMRD, Noelle CMRD and from Athlone Institute Kevin Mc Loughlin had organised the event. The international group is working under the Leonardo da Vinci Partnership.

We facilitated the one day event in the Silver Bear Centre. While I was involved in delivering a hands-on workshop on Entrepreneurship and Train the Trainer core competencies in the morning, the afternoon got us all working hard on the different levels involved to achieve accreditation.

Kevin delivered an inside how it works here in Ireland and what needs to be done to get it approved.102_1740

Through activities and lots & lots of discussions I learned a bit more about the status in other countries and the different needs regarding rural tourism and especially rural tourism training.

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We like to thank everyone, especially our visitors to Ireland for their valuable and active input all day.

It was great meeting you and we wish you great success.

Thanks for visiting Bear Essentials in the neck of the woods.

Here are Carolien, Paula, Desi and Boris links to rural & Eco tourism.

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Read more on the Ruraltourisminternational Blog>>>