Laragh Glendalough
AUTUMN CLASSES
All the regular classes are starting back in the Brockagh Resource Centre from September 4 to September 20. If you want to start a new hobby, exercise, or learn a new skill please go to brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events, email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com for class details or call one of our staff members at 0404 45600 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for advice or contact information.
CAR BOOT SALES
Join fellow shoppers for car boot day on Sunday, September 2, 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.
BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOPS
In the full-day basket making workshop participants will learn to make a traditional willow basket. This workshop is relaxed and enjoyable with a focus on traditional Irish basket-making techniques. Dates: Sundays September 9 and 16 and Saturday, September 13, is a full day basket making workshop.
Saturday the 20th and Sunday, October 21.,(two-day (improvers) Basket-making – Round shopper with handle (main project). Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 11, are full day basket making workshops.
Saturday and Sunday, November 24, and 25, is a two-day Reindeer-making Workshop. Saturday, December 8, is a full day basket-making. Courses by local basket maker and artist, Aoife Patterson 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie wicklowwillow.ie.
PILATES TUTOR REQUIRED
The Brockagh Resource Centre has to say goodbye to Marie Noonan, an excellent Pilates Teacher. You will be missed but we wish you every success in your new ventures Marie. We have now an opening for a new Pilates Tutor... if you would like to start an evening class in Laragh please email us at brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
SCRAP METAL DAY IS BACK
It’s time to have a clear out again from your home or Farmyard for free on Saturday, September 22, from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. To view the kind of scrap acceptable, go to Brockagh Resource Centre Facebook page or our website at brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events-and-timetables/. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Brockagh Resource Centre (0404 45600 or brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com).
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.
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.
FITNESS DANCE
Adam’s HIFD class starts back on Wednesday, September 12, at the new time of 8 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Dance your socks off with Adam, a class in cardio exercise dancing, great for fun fitness and 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
Viva’s yoga classes are back on Tuesday, September 4 – for beginners to intermediate at 7 p.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Improve your fitness strength and flexibility in a relaxing way. Wear comfortable clothes on the night and bring a blanket. Mats are available on the night. You can contact Viva at 086 3409629 for more information.
WALKING GROUP
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.
CITIZEN’S INFORMATION
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.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
Now that Laragh Community First Responder Group have a Public Access Defibrillator installed at Willie McCoy’s shop, the group have been having information evenings over the past number of months.
A certified CFR training course will be held in the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Centre on September 15 at 10 a.m. for all who are interested in being a Public Responder.
A lot of people attended the information sessions and this training will certify anyone whose interested in making a difference to a person in need.
If you would like to attend the training please contact any of the Laragh Community First Responder Group or Sheila Kavanagh at 087 2121522 so that we can plan to have enough trainers there. Watch our Facebook page for any additional notes nearer to the date.
TIDY TOWNS
The evenings are getting shorter now so we will have one last chance at getting together on Wednesday, September 5, at 7 p.m. for all to help clean-up the area. It’s great to see all the helpers each month and even if the first Wednesday doesn’t suit – any time of day or evening will be great.
The judging for this year’s Tidy Towns competition is still on-going so hopefully we will continue to score well due to the great efforts of everyone in keeping the area clean and maintained. The judging for the kerbside garden will be taking place soon so keep working. Watch Facebook page for further updates.