LaraghGlendalough
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
This is an essential course for anyone thinking of starting their own business. The objective of the Start Your Own Business Programme is to assist participants in assessing the viability of business ideas and in understanding the essential elements required to start up and run their own business. This is an evening course that runs over 10 wks delivered by experienced trainers who run their own business. An additional benefit of this course is the peer support participants will get by being in a group of likeminded individuals. Starting on May 3, 7.10 p.m. once a week. Full outline available at localenterprise. ie/wicklow.
PARISH RAFFLE RESULTS
We would like to thank everyone for making our parish raffle such a success. The parishioner who donated the hamper and gave us the idea to have a raffle. All the local businesses who sponsored the many prizes, the two shops in the village who displayed the hamper and sold the raffle tickets, the ticket sellers and all those who bought the tickets. A huge thank you to everyone for their generosity. Results of the raffle are first prize, Wicklow Heather voucher value of €250. Winner, Michael Brennan. Second prize, Hamper, Margaret Kenny. Third Prize Glendalough Hotel Voucher, Molly Merrigan Langan. 4rd Prize, Lynhams Hotel, Brian Walsh. Fifth prize, 15 Bags of fire logs, Angela Kennedy. Sixth prize, Glendalough Woolen Mills, Eileen Kelly Holden. Other prizes won include prizes sponsored by McCoys Shop, Laragh.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Meet and Eat is a new pilot project that aims to target older adults who are socially isolated, living alone and in particular those who are vulnerable due to physical, mental, or cognitive impairment. Areas covered are Roundwood, Laragh, Ashford and Newtownmountkennedy. Twelve volunteers are being recruited to assist with preparing nutritious meals and providing companionship at mealtimes once a week in the older person’s home. Training will be provided for volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering or know a vulnerable adult who might benefit from this project. Please contact Wicklow Dementia Support at 089 42865928 or email wicklowds@ gmail.com. Volunteer recruitment and training takes place January 2018. The programme will be rolled out in February.
WILLOW COURSES 2018
Intermediate Round Shopping Basket Workshop: It is more intense than other workshops and it would require previous experience making baskets. February 3.
Scarecrow Building Workshop: this workshop for those of you who are interested in decorating your garden come the Spring with a beautiful willow scarecrow March 24 and
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course are run throughout the year, two hours one day a week. Topics covered include online banking, apps, online government services, email, shopping online, photographs, podcasts, TV players, social media 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.
PILATES
Marie Noonan is a qualified Pilate’s 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 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 on Thursdays in the Brockagh Resource Centre. Please text Marie at 087 1953072 or email marie@ noonanpilates.ie. Visit noonanpilates.ie for more information.
WE LOVE ART
Classes on Monday afternoons are for Primary school children. They are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Classes held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh are small, and divided by age group. In the classes we work with lots of different art and craft forms. Children learn new skills and techniques and have fun experimenting with materials and making creative decisions about their work. Phone/text: Almha 086 3897732 Email weloveartcrafts@ gmail.com.
ADULT ART
This painting class will help you to find your own artistic style in your preferred medium. It is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters. Take up a new hobby or develop your skills and techniques in a friendly and informal group. Classes are taught by artist and qualified art teacher Almha Roche. Wednesday mornings 11 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Call Almha at 086 3897732.
DRAMA SCHOOL
Drama classes are a fantastic way of developing confidence and encouraging creativity and imagination. Drama modules will incorporate improvisation, mime, script work, vocal training and acting skills. Students will also learn from the Irish Board of Speech and Drama syllabus and be afforded opportunities to take graded examinations under a fully qualified teacher. Elevation holds a 100% pass rate in IBSD examinations. Elevation Drama Junior (5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.) Kayleigh Kearney, Cora Dunne and Katie McGrath having fun at the Roundwood Variety Group disco in Roundwood parish hall.
at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
ELEVATION DANCE
Our Modern Dance classes focus on Jazz, Lyrical, and Commercial styles as well as ISTD syllabus work giving a well-rounded understanding of the Modern Theatre style. Go to elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more about her dance class held in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation DanceMod/Theatre Primary Grade one (4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m.), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45).
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 10 for seven nights. Cost €669 which includes Flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside Church. Transfers to and
from Medjugorje Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced Guide, who has spent many years in Medjugorje. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, January 14, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.
LUNCH CLUB
The entrance fee for members is €3 and for non-members is €5 payable at the door.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Roundwood Variety Group presents Beauty and the Beast on the Friday the 26th, Saturday and Sunday, January 27, and 28. Shows will be at 8 p.m. on the Friday and Saturday night with a 3 p.m. matinee on the Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are on sale for Beauty and the Beast and can be ordered from roundwoodvarietygroup.com. Book early to avoid disappointment. Limited tickets on the door.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Would you like a career in Early Education/Childcare? Are you over 21 years, long term unemployed and in receipt of benefit? Early Years Service has a vacancy for a trainee Early Educator as part of a Community Employment Scheme. On the job experience together with fully paid college course provided. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate, who would achieve an accredited Early Childhood Care and Education qualification by end of contract. Further information from: 087 9837648.
LOTTO RESULTS
There are a few places left on the three star Algarve Coast and Country trip will take place on February 27 for seven nights which will include visits to Silves, Lagos, Sagres and Faro. The cost will be €429 per person sharing. This will include breakfast and dinner in the Hotel Da Aldeia, Albufeira and day excursions and a one 10kg bag. All money to be paid 10 weeks prior to departure. For further information you can contact 087 6273032.
CEILI DANCING
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.
MONEYSTOWN CENTRE
Moneystown Community Centre Cards will continue as usual on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. while our Moneystown Dance will return on Friday, March 9.
MORNING BADMINTON.
Tuesday morning badminton is back on Tuesday, January 2, from 9.30 a.m. beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available.
WALKING CLUB
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7 p.m. at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour in and around Roundwood village.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist are as follows: Top score: Anne Wolohan; Top Gent: Jimmy Molloy; Second Gent: Tom McHugh; Top Lady: Mary Pierce; Second Lady: Patricia Byrne; First Half: Margaret Kennedy; Second Half: Monica Brady; Longest Sitting: Mary Murphy and Lowest Score: Molly Byrne. Raffle prizes were won by Jimmy Molloy, Martin Byrne, Patricia Byrne and Molly Byrne. Next whist will be on tonight Wednesday, January 17, in the Parish Centre.
MATHS LESSONS