Laragh-Glendalough
TAI CHI/QIGONG
The end of this term is June 20 with a new block of classes starting on July 11. Tai Chi and QiGong classes are very powerful tools which help to heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Go to jadesuntaichi. com/neal-traynor.html to learn more about the classes and tutor Neal Traynor (087 9085684). Classes are held on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, call Neal to book in.
BEATRIX POTTER
Mary Greagsbey School of dance presents Tales of Beatrix Potter also excerpts from Coppelia and Wizard of Oz, Tap and Jazz at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Saturday, June 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are €10 for adults and €6 per child. Contact Mary at 087 2673732 or facebook/marygballet.
MARIGOLD FESTIVAL
This year’s Active Retirement Ireland (ARI) Eastern Region South Marigold Festival will take place in the Brockagh Resource Centre on Thursday, June 15 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Celebrating its fourth year, this one-day Health and Wellbeing event will provide a wonderful opportunity for small businesses to present information, services and positive lifestyle products to both ARI members and the general public. The event will be fun, free and informative, and all are welcome. For more details contact Claire Morgan at 086 3274323, Marie Halpenny 087 2248516.
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 June 24, July 16 and August 8. Classes are small with five participants. Garden workshop also available on request. Visit wicklowwillow.ie, phone Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@ wicklowwillow.ie.
OPEN DAY
The new pre-school at Tiny Feet Montessori is now open in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Sessional and part-time childcare places available, opening times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon to Friday. We offer the two years free pre-school session for children who qualify (ECCE scheme). All staff are fully qualified in our two room sessional places (Montessori and Preschool) for children aged 2.5 years to six years. We are enrolling for September 2017, contact Suzy at 087 3543544, email tinyfeetmontessori@gmail.com. Join us on our open day on June 9 from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
ANGEL THERAPY
IET Basic Level Course in Energy Therapy, healing with the energy of Angel Aerial. One day course to include full course manual and certificate on Saturday, June 11, at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Contact Angela at 085 8132647 or email ahtherapy1@gmail.com for more information.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
AR are organising a trip to Wexford Whytes Hotel on Tuesday the 20th to the Thursday, June 22, and there are still places left for anyone interested in a small holiday break. Contact Denise at 0404 45600, for more information or to book a place on the trip.
IRISH DANCING
Irish Dancing to start on Saturday, September 16, 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’.
STAGEBRATZ
Join us for a magical afternoon of Broadway and Disney Hits with stunning performances from truly talented Starz aged three to 17 years. A colourful, fun show for all the family to enjoy in the Brockagh Resource Centre on June 5 – Bank Holiday Monday at 4 p.m. Tickets are €12 and €6. Please email stagebratzstarzacademy@yahoo.com or text 083 1563897 to book tickets.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course is commencing shortly. Topics covered include digital photography, online banking, online government services, email, shopping online and much more. Call the Brockagh Resource Centre at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net.
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.
MEDITATION-HEALING
Care For the Self course in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Friday the 23rd, June, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 9.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., and Sunday, June 25, 9.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Contact Ann martin at 087 6081219 or on solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail.com with queries or to book a place.
TAE KWON-DO
Adults, teens and children 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 Master Kenneth Wheatley at 087 2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (4-7 years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (8-12 years), 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. (Seniors and Teens).
HAPPY DAYS
Our activities this year have included a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Pirates and Princesses party, Shaving Foam Messy Play, Friendship Trees and, of course, singsongs and stories. If you are looking for a warm and friendly group where you can relax over a cuppa with other parents/carers while your little ones play and laugh with their new friends, then Happy Days is for you. We are in the Brockagh Centre every Wednesday morning between 10.30 a.m. and noon. The door is always open and the kettle is always on.