Laragh& Glendalough
HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS DANCE
Just pop in on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre to dance your socks off with Adam and the class in cardio exercise dancing, dropping those extra calories. You do not need to be a good dancer or very fit, dance at your own pace and enjoy the music. You can contact Adam at 083 3057949 for information.
EVENING YOGA WITH VIVA
Viva’s yoga classes (beginners/intermediate) are now finished for the summer holidays but she will be back to us at the Brockagh Centre on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on September 11. You can contact Viva at 086 3409629 for more information.
WALKING GROUP IN THE BROCKAGH
On Monday mornings weekly at 10 a.m. join the Laragh walking group at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour.
CITIZENS INFORMATION CLINIC
The Citizens Information Centre at the Brockagh Resource Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 a.m. till midday on the first and third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.
A CELEBRATION OF HARPS
The Bray Harp Ensemble in association with Bre Comhaltas Ceoltoiri will present new work composed by Rachel Duffy and the musicians of the ensemble at the Brockagh Resource Centre on August 24. Free tickets, donations welcome, booking essential, go to eventbrite.com to book. The composition will celebrate the past and present harpists of Ireland and especially the first Synod of Harpists from Ireland, England and Wales, who gathered in the 11th century in Glendalough. There will also be special guest performers. Refreshments and reception held at 7.30 p.m. before the concert at 8 p.m. This event is funded by the Creative Ireland Programme.
WICKLOW CONNECTIONS PHOTO COMPETITION.
Wicklow Uplands Council invites you to send us photos which depict aspects of Wicklow’s diverse Cultural Heritage. It might be of the stunning landscape, a town or village scene, people at work or play in the landscape, a building, an archaeological site or monument, an activity associated with Wicklow etc., Essentially your ‘connection’ with Co Wicklow. Entrants are encouraged to provide a short caption (60 words max) which provides insight into the story behind the image. Go to wicklowuplands.ie to view rules of the competition. Entries to the competition will be selected to form an exhibition on the Cultural Heritage Theme ‘ Wicklow Connections’ which will be launched at the Brockagh Resource Centre for National Heritage Week 2018 (heritageweek.ie).
MAINTENANCE PERSON/ CAR PARK ATTENDANT.
The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to recruit a parttime maintenance person/car park attendant. Applications must be received by noon on July 20. Applicants must be eligible for the Community Services Programme (eligibility is confined to those in receipt of certain DEASP payments, Contact the manager, Pauline Fahy, at 0404 45600 for further information or email brockaghresourcecentre@ gmail.com.
GLENDALOUGH CAR BOOT SALES
Join fellow shoppers for car boot day on Sunday, August 5, 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.