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AUTUMN CLASSES
We welcome back all our exercise and creative regular classes to the Brockagh Resource Centre. If you have been taking it easy this summer and want to take up a class for the autumn/winter months call 0404 45600 today. Or you can view our new timetable of events at brockaghresourcecentre.ie/event. Throughout the year the Brockagh hosts some interesting free talks, exhibitions etc. If you want to receive our monthly newsletter email us at brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing with the McGrath-Flood School of Irish Dancing has started in the Brockagh Resource Centre from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday morning. Classes are for beginners and is for age three years up. Registered members of An Comhdhail, fully Garda Vetted and insured.
Contact details for enquiries are Cian Flood TCRG (086 1293807), Eimear McGrath TCRG (085 7180926), email mcgrathfloodschool@gmail. com, Facebook.com/mgfschool or search ‘McGrath Flood School of Irish Dancing’.
CAR BOOT SALE
Come shopping on Sunday, October 1. Always great new and nearly new clothes and accessories, home baking, plants and much more. Vans must be booked in. Car park spaces for the next month or so will be limited so please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net if you wish to book an indoor space.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course is commencing Friday, September 29. Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, photographs and much more. This course is for beginners or someone who is rarely online and wants to up skill. If you miss this course you can still sign up for the next course. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net.
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
St John’s Church, Laragh will hold a special service to celebrate its 150th anniversary of dedication on Tuesday, September 19, at 7.30 p.m. All are very welcome to attend.
ST KEVIN’S PARISH
Anointing of the sick – On Sunday, September 24, at 10.30 a.m. we will have anointing of the sick during the Mass.
Mass of Remembrance-A Special Mass for all those who died during the year will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, at 7 p.m.
POSITIVE AGING WEEK 2017
A calendar of events, starting on September 30 to October 15 can be found now on the notice board in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
RUN THE RIDGE
On October 14 you will have a chance to run the majestic Derrybawn Ridge while supporting local sports teams Glendalough AC and Laragh GFC. The race begins in the scenic grounds of Laragh GFC before taking runners on a 20km adventure on the local trails and hills. A shorter 8km option is also available. The courses are fully marked, and a mighty spread of cakes and tea will be on offer for the post-race celebrations. For full details and bookings please go to runtheridge.ie.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Calling all little ghouls and spooks. Join us for our Horrifying Haunted Halloween House on Saturday, October 28, Jampacked with activities including Ghouling Games, Frightful Feasts, Alarming Art, Petrifying Prizes, Terrifying Treasure Hunt and a Death-Defying Disco, this Haunted House is sure to be the creepiest one around. For more information on how to book a place for this Eerie Event, please contact the Bone-Chilling Brockagh Centre at 040445600.
BASKET-MAKING
This full day, traditional basket-making workshop will teach you basic basketry techniques. Taught in a relaxed learning environment, you will bring home your own completed small round willow basket (a skib). The workshops will take place in the Brockagh Centre from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 7 (one place left) and October 21 (two places left). Classes are small with five participants. A garden workshop also available on request. Visit wicklowwillow.ie, phone Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie.
PILATES
Marie Noonan is a qualified pilates teacher and has been teaching for the last 17 years and works full time as a movement therapist for rehabilitation, health and longevity. The duration of the class is seven weeks and will start at 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. And another class at and 10.15 to 11.15 a.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Please text Marie at 087 1953072 or email marie@ noonanpilates.ie. Visit noonanpilates.ie for more information.
WE LOVE ART
Classes on Monday afternoons are for Primary school children. They are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Classes held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh are small, and divided by age group. In the classes we work with lots of different art and craft forms. Children learn new skills and techniques and have fun experimenting with materials and making creative decisions about their work. Phone/text: Almha 086 3897732 Email weloveartcrafts@ gmail.com.
ADULT ART
This painting class will help you to find your own artistic style in your preferred medium. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters. Take up a new hobby or develop your skills and techniques in a friendly and informal group. Classes are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Wednesday mornings 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Call Almha at 086 3897732.
DRAMA SCHOOL
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.) at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
ELEVATION DANCE
Our Modern Dance classes focus on Jazz, Lyrical, and Commercial styles as well as ISTD syllabus work giving a well-rounded understanding of the Modern Theatre style. Go to elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more about her dance class held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation DanceMod/Theatre Primary Grade one (4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45).