Glenealy
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Christmas Fair in Glenealy Village Hall will be on Sunday, December 3. Anyone interested in taking a stall at the Christmas fair please contact Mary at 0404 44040.
BINGO CANCELLED
Apologies to all but the Monster Bingo in Glenealy village hall on November 26 has been cancelled.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Anyone from Glenealy interested in helping out with the Community Games will they please contact Sheila Driver at 086 8683395.
SHOE BOX APPEAL
Glenealy Parish and Glenealy Tidy Towns once again are urging people to make up shoe boxes for the homeless. Anyone wishing to donate can drop their boxes into Glenealy Village Hall. The cut off date is Thursday, November 30. For further information please contact Susan 087 6578482 or Anne 087 6768071.
TODDLERS HAVEN
ust to bring to your attention registration is on going for 2018,2019,2020. New ECCE start date is two years and eight months, morning and afternoon sessions available, contact Sheena at 086 4066308 for more information.
HEALTH/FITNESS CLASS
Health and Fitness classes have started in Glenealy Village Hall every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Cost of class is just €6. For more information contact Esther Doyle at 086 3438095 or at doyleesther@ hotmail.com.
CARD DRIVE
Whist partner card drive will be on in Glenealy Village Hall this Thursday, November 23, and 45 card drive will be the following Thursday, December 30. Time is 8.30 p.m. New players always welcome.
FOROIGE YOUTH CLUB
Glenealy Foróige youth club is back in Glenealy Village hall for youths aged 12 years to 18 years. It will be on every Friday night at 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Anyone interested can come along any Friday night for more information contact 0404 44040. Welcome back to all our members hope you all had a great summer.
GYMBOREE
Gymboree Play and Music Classes every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in Glenealy Village Hall. Suitable for babies, toddlers and Pre-Schoolers from six months – four years. Teach your child a love of music through songs, dance, movement fun and musical instruments, exploring various different musical styles. Booking is essential as places are limited. Contact Rachel at 086 8330212 for more information and to book your place.
SATURDAYS PLAYGROUP
The Saturdays Playgroup will be in Glenealy Village Hall every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to midday. Fun play for pre-school children and up. Cost €3 per family.
ASTRO TURF
Our state-of-the-art astroturf pitch is available. We are taking bookings for morning, afternoon or evening times at very competitive rates. Please contact us at 0404 44040 for more information.
VILLAGE HALL
Glenealy village hall is now available for corporate and social events, meetings, parties, workshops etc.with great facilities and keen rates. Mornings, afternoons and evening times are now available. For more information contact us at 0404 44040 or glenealyvillagehall@eircom.net.
GLENEALY IT CENTRE
Introdeuction to Digital Film making course. This is an exciting and creative QQI accredited course where participants gain hands on experience in various aspects of film making: Scripting, lighting, Camera, Audio, Acting on screen, Editing, Storyboarding and how to make a short film. No fees for unemployed, part time employed or medical card holders. Starts on November 24. For further information contact Glenealy IT centre at 0404 44980/087 3113352. 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
‘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.’.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
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.
ART AND ATMOSPHERE
Rathdrum Historical Society will present a lecture by Joan Kavanagh in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Glendalough Art and Atmosphere using images from the exhibition currently on display in the centre. The exhibition and talk is based on a selection of paintings and drawings held by the National Library and the National Gallery of Ireland. The lecture will be given on Monday, December 4, in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh at 8 p.m., followed by tea or coffee and festive mince pies. Please note the change from the Society’s Rathdrum v enue. There will be a charge of €3 at the door and all are welcome.
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.
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.
OLDER PERSON’S SEMINAR
The Co.Wicklow Older Person’s Council Seminar 2017, celebrating 10 years on November 24 in the Glendalough Hotel, registration at 9.45 and 10.15, ending at 3 p.m. Registration for the seminar in advance, forms can be completed by individuals or groups. Forms to be returned to Richella Wood by November 10 either by post or by email to agefriendly@wicklowcoco.ie. Admission €5 and can be paid on the day. Babushka boxes will also be collected on the day.
PILATES AT THE BROCKAGH
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 9.15 a.m. to 10.15 a.m. and another class at and 10.15 to 11.15 a.m. 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 Classes - 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.) at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
DANCE SCHOOL
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).