Laragh/ Glendalough
CLOSURE OF POST OFFICE
The local community of Laragh and Glendalough are fighting the closure of their Post Office. Meetings have been held over the last two weeks and a petition submitted. Contact can be made through Willie McCoy’s Shop, Laragh or the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, by emailing laraghit@eircom.net or log into brockaghresourcecentre.ie for information or updates. The post office is due to close at the end of January 2017. panto Get your tickets this week for the Roundwood Variety Group in January for another fantastic show on Friday the 27th to Sunday, January 29. This year it will be Snow White and the Babes in the Wood, another hilarious panto written by the talented Thomas O’Leary. Visit roundwoodvarietygroup.com for show times, tickets and contact information. Book early to avoid disappointment.
WALKING GROUP
On Monday mornings weekly at 10 a.m. join the walking group with Get Ireland Walking at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour. In association with Get Ireland Walking, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership and Brockagh Resource Centre. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to set up a walking group in Wicklow contact us on wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie for more information. The walking group will be starting back for 2017 on January 9.
PILATES
Pilates will be starting on Monday, January 30. Duration of the
Come along to the Brockagh Centre for a browse on Sunday, February 5, for first monthly Car Boot in 2017. Many people find this a great way to clear out their home and make some money in the process while having a social day out. Bargains are always available from home baking, plants, clothes, movies, CDs, books and antiques etc. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Glendalough car boot sale. Vans must be booked in. Book indoor spaces early but if you would rather be outside just show up in the morning at 8 a.m. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net to book a space.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Citizens Information Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 a.m. till noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The first clinic of 2017 will take place on Tuesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. till noon and will continue thereafter on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.
ART AND CRAFTS CLASSES
art and crafts classes for children are on Monday afternoons at the Brockagh Centre from 1.45 to 3.45. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft forms. We work with lots of different materials and learn new skills and techniques with every project. It’s all about the joy of making. Phone/ text Almha Roche at 086 3897732 or email weloveartcrafts@gmail. com.
Adult Art Classes Wednesday morning with Almha in the
Drama classes are a fantastic way of developing confidence and encouraging creativity and imagination. Drama modules will incorporate improvisation, mime, script work, vocal training and acting skills.
Students will also learn from the Irish Board of Speech and Drama syllabus and be afforded opportunities to take graded examinations under a fully qualified teacher. Elevation holds a 100% pass rate in IBSD examinations.
Elevation Drama Junior (5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.) is held at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775. Phone Kate today at 086 8256775 to book in.
ELEVATION DANCE SCHOOL
A combination of modern dance classes, ISTD and ID Dance Examinations and creative dance, all depending on students group age. Go to elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate for further detail about her dance classes. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation Dance-Mod/Theatre Primary Grade one (4-4.45 p.m.), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45). Phone Kate today at 086 8256775 to book in.
Roundwood Variety Group’s Panto is back and this year’s show Snow White and the Babes In the Wood is as exciting and hilarious as last year’s big suc- cess the Pied Piper. This Panto is a combination of magical stories from the brothers Grimm featuring Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Her Granny, The Wolf, Three little pigs, a handsome prince, Rapunzel and the Evil Queen. Not forgetting to mention the Seven Dwarfs and many more. It’s a side splitting performance not to be missed.
Show dates: Friday, January 27, 8 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, January 29, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets (€15 + booking fee) go on sale from today January 11 online only from Roundwoodvarietygroup.com. We look forward to seeing you all there.
MEN’S SHED
Roundwood Men’s Shed continues on Tuesdays between 10 and midday at Pat Carr’s place in Knockraheen. Plans are under way to get down and dirty with raised bed gardening and wood turning lessons for those interested. If there is an unused woodturning lathe ‘out there’ we will be delighted to give it a good home and put it to good use.
Eight free lessons on the use of laptops/tablets/smartphones commence in Coláiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole on Friday, January 20. This will be free one to one tuition and open to all ‘mature students’, shedders or non-shedders – male or female. 11.15 a.m. to 12.35 a.m. are the times and a cuppa with be served to facilitate social interaction. Feel free to call 086 8650588 for further information.
MOONLIGHT WALK
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, January 20, in Byrne and Woods, Roundwood at 1.30.
ROUNDWOOD WHIZZERS
The walking group is back in action every Wednesday evening leaving Aras an Tochar (GAA grounds) at 7 p.m. The next Saturday walk is scheduled for January 28 meeting outside Roundwood Parish Hall at 9.45 a.m. All welcome to join in walking at your own pace
RUNNING UNDER LIGHTS
If a bit of jogging is one of your New Year’s resolutions then running under the street lights for adults/teenagers provides the perfect opportunity. All fitness levels are welcome as everyone runs at their own pace. Open to both male and females runners meeting every Thursday night at 7 p.m. from the Coach House car park, Roundwood starting from January 12
WHIST
Next whist will be on Wednesday, January 18, in the Parish Centre.
PROGRESSIVE 45
Progressive 45 card game Sunday, January 15, at 7 p.m. in the Roundwood parish hall, in aid of Roundwood AFC under-16 away trip to Blackpool at Easter all welcome. Excellent prize money and refreshments served at the interval
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next Roundwood Dance will be on Friday, January 20, with music by John Flood at the new time of 8.30 11.30 p.m.
ANGEL HEALING
Rebecca Delamere will be teaching group maths lessons on a weekly basis in the Parish Hall in Roundwood for secondary school students. Class sizes will be very small and there will be classes at different levels. These lessons provide support for students who may be struggling with maths in school, support for students who are aiming for high grades and also prepare students for their maths exams. To reserve a space of for further information, please contact Rebecca at 086 0650129 or rebeccadelameremathslessons@ outlook.ie.
YOGA
Yoga classes will resume on Thursday, January 19, in Roundwood Parish Centre. Class run from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 10week Course. Class will include Asana (Physical stretches), Pranayama (Breathing exercises) Relaxation and Meditation. Course of 10 classes costs €100 with a minimum of €50 due on first night. Contact Anne-Marie at 086 8367578 (after January 12.)
MEDJUGORJE
A Pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 11, for one week. Cost of €669 includes flights (Aer Lingus) insurance half board accommodation in house beside Church, and transfers to and from Medjugorje. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. Teas served.
PARISH HALL
The Roundwood Hall is always available for all social events, meetings, children’s parties, christenings, workshops, training courses etc. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us at 087 9627527,087 3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail. com.
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