Laragh-Glendalough
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
The raffle is in aid of St Kevin’s Church and will take place in Glendalough Hotel on Tuesday the 19th. Dec after Carol Singing. Tickets are on sale at the Christmas Craft Fair in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Sunday, December 10, in local shops and in the parish office. Your support will be very much appreciated.
SANTA IS COMING
Come and welcome Santa and his two horse carriage at the Glendalough Christmas Fair, Sunday, December 10, at 1 p.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Santa is inviting all children from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to visit with him in his grotto.
MOVIE NIGHT
Christmas Movie Night to raise funds for Elevation Dance Team at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. We are looking to raise funds for uniforms, Westend and Disney opportunities, also for competitions at national level. Showing movie will be Elf on December 17, a family favourite. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with entrance fee of €4.50 which includes a hot chocolate. Wear your favourite Christmas pyjamas.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Brockagh Resource Centre is having their annual Glendalough Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 10. In order for this event to succeed and continue, we need the support of the community and visitors to shop local where you will find unique presents and gifts at very good value while enjoying a very festive day out. Stallholders will be selling their baking, jewellery, wreaths, woodturning, knits, candles, decorations, photography and more on the day. Santa arriving in a carriage at 1 p.m. 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.
RAZZLE DAZZLE SHOWCASE
The Razzle Dazzle Academy presents their annual Christmas Showcase, featuring all our wonderful Dazzlers, on Saturday, December 16, in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Show starts at 3 p.m. (doors open 2.45 p.m.) Promises to be lots of fun, filled with song, drama and laughter and guaranteed to get you in the Christmas Spirit. Tickets available at the door.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
A great way to start Christmas, in one of the most evocative settings in Wicklow. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 19, at 7.30 p.m. for a unique event to celebrate Christmas. Beginning with a candlelit procession through the monastic gates we will proceed to the ruins of the candlelit Cathedral for an evening of traditional carol singing in the monastic style.
Tea, coffee will be provided afterwards in the Glendalough Hotel courtesy of Pat Casey. This a free event and open to everyone, including children, which must be accompanied by an adult. Assemble in the Glendalough Hotel car park at 7.15 p.m. Wrap up warm and bring your own lantern/ torch and singing voice.
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,
HAPPY DAYS
Our warmest welcome to baby summer into the world and best wishes to Kerry, Scott and Hunter, who have an extra happy edition to their family this Christmas. Happy Days baby and toddler drop in group is every Wednesday morning 10.30 – midday at the Brockagh Centre (break in July and Aug). Christmas party will be on December 13 Contact Sandra 0404 45600 at the centre for more information.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Our Christmas lunch will be in the Wicklow Heather on December 12. This week David and Francis from Aughrim Bowling Facility attended the centre for a bowling session. The members look forward to their monthly session and have become very competitive.
On December 12 pupils from the primary school will be attending the Brockagh Centre to perform Christmas carols for the Active Retirement and Sunbeam Services. It will commence at 11.30 a.m., grandparents are most welcome to attend on the day. New members welcome, why not come along on a Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. and check us out.
PANTOMIME 2018
Join Roundwood Variety Group for this year’s spectacular family panto. Always a fantastic show for all the family in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. This year the show is on January 26, 27 and 28. Contact the group at roundwoodvarietygroup@gmail.com.
MAINTENANCE POSITION
The Brockagh Centre, Laragh has a vacancy for a temporary, part-time 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.
TAE KWON-DO
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 Master 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). Children’s classes are on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. (four to seven years), 6.45 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. (eight to 12 years).
BROCKAGH TIMETABLE
Details for our groups and classes including closing dates for Christmas and reopening dates in 2018 can be found at brockaghresourcecentre.ie/ events. You can contact us at 0404 45600 or email brockaghresourcecentre@eircom.net. You can friend us on Facebook or Twitter. Email us to add your name to our database and we can keep you informed about upcoming events once a month.