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DRAGON DAY WORKSHOP
Val Young is back at the Brockagh Centre, Laragh on Sunday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Val is honoured to be invited back to to this special place.
The day involves three meditations, each feeling very different. Throughout the day you will also be making an essence that each of the participants will take home. No previous experience is necessary – just the willingness to go with the energies of the day.
To book a place please contact Val 0044 1792875503 (note Val now lives in Wales) or email oneheartweb@hotmail.com or go to the events page on the website oneheartweb.com.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to recruit a part-time maintenance person/car park attendant. 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.
DRAMA SCHOOL
Drama classes starting back on week of September 12. Drama is 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.) is held at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate at 086 8256775.
DANCE SCHOOL
Elevation Dance classes are starting back on week of September 12. 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. com or contact Kate at 086 8256775 to find out more about her dance class. Class times and ages are as follows: Baby ballet (2.45 p.m.), Pre-Pri Ballet (3.15 p.m.), Gr2 (4 p.m.), Gr four and G1 (5 p.m.).
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.
ART OF MARKET CROSS
Come along to Glendalough Visitor Centre on August 25 (11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.) and join a large scale painting workshop for all ages examining the beautiful stone panels of the Market Cross that once stood in Glendalough. Participants will have the chance to explore 3D models of the cross and other Glendalough monuments.
EXCAVATIONS
August 25 (midday to 4 p.m.) is open day at the UCD School of Archaeology excavations at Glendalough, with tours, displays and interactive activities including workshops, demonstrations of laser scanning and other forms of recording. The site is adjacent to the main monastic complex.
The Big Dig – In this handson activity children can try out a simulated archaeological excavation. The Big Dig takes place in hourly slots and must be booked in advance. The location is in the field next to the Round Tower and access will be through the monastery. See Eventbrite.ie for bookings.
FREE COMPUTER COURSE
A free five-week digital skills computer course will be starting in the autumn, 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.
CAR BOOT SALES
Join fellow shoppers for car boot day on Sunday, September 2, 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.