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CAR BOOT SALES
Our next shopping day is Sunday, November 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a Christmas Car Boot on Sunday, December 3, We will have our usual bargains this month along with home baking, gifts, home wares, clothes and some Christmas items.
Vans must be booked in. Car park spaces for the next month or so will be limited so please prebook indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom. net if you wish to book an indoor space.
CITIZEN’S INFORMATION
The Citizen’s Information Clinic have now an office in the Brockagh Resource Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 12 providing valuable personal advice relating to your rights and entitlements on a large range of matters. No appointment necessary. This is a free and confidential service. For more information go to citizensinformation.ie.
EVENING YOGA
Viva’s yoga classes are for beginners to advance on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night. You can contact Viva at 086 3409629 for more information.
FITNESS DANCE
Just pop in on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre to dance your socks off with Adam and the class in cardio exercise dancing, dropping those extra calories. You do not need to be a good dancer or very fit, dance at your own pace and enjoy the music. You can contact Adam at 083 3057949 for information.
ACTIVE RETIRMENT
The Active Retirement group have been busy over the past few weeks. Their next lunch is November 7 in Glenmalure Lodge. Next week David and Francis from Aughrim Bowling Facility will be attending the Brockagh Centre for a bowling session. Older Peoples Network Seminar will be held is in Glendalough Hotel on November 24. A Christmas shopping trip to the Liffey Valley is planned for November 28. The Christmas party dinner is taking place at Kilashee Hotel in Kildare December 4.
The next Tea Dance is on Sunday, November 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Groups must book in advance with the centre 0404 45600. New members welcome why not come along on a Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. And check us out.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
We are still taking bookings for this year’s Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 10. As a customer you will find unique presents and gifts at very good value. If you would like to perform music or entertain in the festive spirit at the fair call Michelle at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email us at laraghit@eircom. net to request a booking form.
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.
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
The course was cancelled on October 16 due to the weather but we have re-scheduled the class and it will go ahead on Monday, November 6, Run by the highly acclaimed ‘Parent First Aid’ company, this popular, informative evening will cover all basic first aid required in the care of children including choking, burns, meningitis, breaks/fractures, CPR, bleeding and more. There are a few places left, to book, please call the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600.
RAZZLE DAZZLE SHOW
Razzle Dazzle will be hosting a new dance and music show on December 16 at the Brockagh Resource Centre. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
FLOWER CLASSES
A series of flower classes are being planned for the autumn at the Brockagh Centre. The sessions can cover everything from basic methods to modern designs for a variety of occasions. The teaching team will facilitate the requirements of the participants and focus on the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. For more details, email maureenlaragh@gmail.com or 0404 43640.