Laragh-Glendalough
CAR BOOT SALES
Join fellow shoppers for our next car boot day on Sunday, October 7., open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come early to find your bargains on practically anything from household items to garden additions, and even vintage or antique treasures. Vans must be booked in. 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 or if you prefer to sell outside just show up at 8 a.m. on the morning.
NEW PILATES CLASSES
New Pilates classes starting in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from Thursday, October 11. Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breath- ing. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more details. Like on Facebook @Pilates WithZara to keep up to date.
Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more information.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The mobile library visits Lynhams car park every second Thursday from midday to 12.50 p.m. with the next date being October 11.
MORNING YOGA
Louise’s yoga class will be held every Thursday from 10 to 11.15 a.m. This is a gently paced class where students learn how to align, open and strengthen the body gradually while stabilising the platforms of the feet and ankles, hips and pelvis and shoulder girdle. The class begins with general and targeted warm-up sequences followed by postures (Asanas) and Vinyasa (breath-connected) sequences before final relaxation in Savasana. To find out more, call Louise at 087 6032202 (booking is essential).
CHAIR YOGA
Our very popular Chair Yoga class will take place on Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. Chair Yoga is suitable for almost everyone and helps students find balance and calm in everyday life. The class takes students through centering and breathwork, followed by postures that let the joints move through their range of movement while seated or through use of the chair while standing. Call Louise at 087 6032202. (booking is essential).
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Classes cater for any age over three years and all levels including absolute beginners. 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’.
HAPPY DAYS
Our parent and toddler group will be back on October 3. Wednesday mornings 10.30 – midday at the Brockagh Centre, parents, babies and toddlers get together, have lots of fun weeks with art and crafts and make new friends. Contact 0404 45600 at the centre for more information.
AA MEETINGS
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night all year round.
GO FOR LIFE
The group meet most Tuesdays, so if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, bowls, music come along on at 11 a.m., they welcome any newcomer. The group meet for lunch once a month at various venues. For further information, call Denise at the Brockagh Centre at 0404 45600 or drop in.
WALKING FESTIVAL
The Footfalls Wicklow Walking Festival will be based in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh from Friday, October 26, to Monday, October 29, with many of the walks taking us through Wicklow Mountains National Park. All walks are led by experienced walking leaders who will enhance your day with information on local history flora and fauna.
The weekend offers a selection of walking choices which you can mix, match, or just choose one. Should you have any questions contact us at 0404 45152 or 087 2698659E-mail: info@walkinghikingireland.com, walkinghikingireland.com.
GO FOR LIFE
Go for Life, working with Wicklow Sports Partnership are holding a series of workshops for older people who are interested in organising and physical activities with members of their groups/clubs/organisations. Participants do not need to have any background or formal experience in leading physical activities. These workshops take place all over the country throughout the year and thousands of older people have participated to date and gone on to lead a wide range of physical activities in their own groups and communities.
The Workshop venue is the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a daily lunch included. Workshop dates are on October 10, 17, 24, 31 and also on November 7, 14, 21 and 28. Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, October 3, by contacting Ciara at Go for Life at 01 8057733 or email gfl@ageandopportunity.ie.