LaraghGlendalough
POSITION
The Brockagh Centre require a General Administration and Bookkeeper for a busy office in the Laragh Glendalough Area. Duties include input of books and records, bank reconciliations, Vat returns, payroll and general office duties. Excellent opportunity to gain experience in a community environment. Flexibility required regarding hours and duties Weekend or evening work may be required.
Requirements: Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounts procedures good computer skills and ability to work on your own. A working knowledge of QuickBooks, Thesaurus Payroll and Excel. Good communication skills and an ability to work within a team environment as well as a good telephone manner.
Applications to Closing date February 17. email CV to brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com or post to Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co Wicklow. For the attention of Pauline Fahy Manager.
GO4LIFE GAMES DAY
Wicklow Local Sports Partner- ship invite you and three others or individually from your group to attend a Go4Life Games Day Wednesday, February 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Newcastle Community Centre. Tea, coffee and Registration 10.30 a.m., light lunch 1 p.m. Out of the games day four players from each of 10 groups will play three different games with a view to forming a County Team to attend the National Games Day Saturday, June 8, in DCU RSVP Contact Denise at Wicklow Local Sports Partnership at 0404 20100 or text Valerie 087 6319667 before Thursday, February 21.
VARIETY GROUP SHOW
Well done Roundwood Variety Group, as predicted you turned out another fabulous show for 2019. Such dedication, commitment and talent from performers. Also all who were not performing but working hard behind the scenes you all never fail to impress each year.
CITIZEN’S INFORMATION
The Citizens Information Centre, the Brockagh Resource Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 a.m. till midday on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.
GDDA AGM
The AGM of Glendalough and District Development will be held in the Brockagh Resource Centre on March 4 at 8 p.m.
EVENING YOGA
Viva’s yoga classes are for beginners to intermediate on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Improve your fitness strength and flexibility in a relaxing way. 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.
LARAGH TRAIL RUN 2019.
The Laragh Trail Run takes place on Saturday, March 2, with registration at 10 a.m. in St Kevin’s Primary School, Laragh. This annual event is a trail run organised by the parents’ association of St Kevin’s National School, Laragh. The event is a celebration of the beautiful environment of the Wicklow uplands and promotes Laragh as a mountain village ideal for healthy and active lifestyles. The event brings together the community and the walkers, runners and visitors who spend time in this scenic part of County Wicklow. The event is open to all and is suitable for all levels of fitness.
Participants can walk or run a hilly 6km or 12km trails which take them from Brockagh towards Glendalough. The objec- tive of the run is to raise funds annually for the school which from 2013 has housed the area Autism unit and provides quality education to a diverse student body. For more information and to register visit Laragh Trail Run on Facebook.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course will be coming soon (depending on no.s). Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, online TV players, podcasts, photographs, security and much more. This course is for beginners or someone who is rarely online and wants to up skill. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net.
CAR BOOT SALES
Join fellow shoppers for the first car boot of the year on Sunday, March 3, 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.