Laragh& Glendalough
FUNDRAISING VARIETY CABARET
Come along to the Glendalough Hotel on Friday, November 10, at 9 p.m. for a Variety Cabaret in aid of Laragh village defibrillator. A great night out featuring Johnny Stafford and guests. Tickets can be purchased from the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh or Denis Carter with admission only €5.
HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Movie night at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, on Friday, November 3. Featuring Casper, the friendly ghost and Goosebumps with a recommended age of 10 plus years. Starting at 6 p.m. And finishing at 8 p.m. with admission €3. A tuck shop will be open on the night. Funds will go to Elevation Dance competition team.
GLENDALOUGH 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 pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net to book an indoor space.
PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION
The Brockagh Centre has a vacancy for a temporary, parttime maintenance person. The applicant must be in receipt of specified social welfare benefit. For further information please phone Pauline at 0404 45600 or email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
OLDER PERSON’S COUNCIL SEMINAR 2017.
Celebrating 10 years on November 24 in the Glendalough Hotel, registration at 9.45 and 10.15, ending at 3 p.m. Registration for the seminar in advance, forms can be completed by individuals or groups. Forms to be returned to Richella Wood by November 10 either by post or by email to agefriendly@wicklowcoco.ie. Admission €5 and can be paid on the day. Babushka boxes will also be collected on the day.
PILATES AT THE BROCKAGH
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.
TAE KWON-DO FOR YOUTHS AND ADULTS
Master Kenneth has a special offer for new students, one month free classes. Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (seniors and teens).
MCGRATH-FLOOD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing has started in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Classes are for beginners and are 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’.
EVENING YOGA WITH VIVA
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.
HIGH INTENSITY 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.
GLENDALOUGH-LARAGH 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 IN THE BROCKAGH
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 COURSE
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.
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 43610.