LaraghGlendalough
SOLAR SOUND HEALING
Learn how to open your energy gates and release stress and how to use two Sound Healing Techniques to release congested energies supporting your own healing. The workshop will be held in Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, on Monday, December 17, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will also be a demonstration of Solar Sound Healing. Booking is essential. For More Information or to book a place please phone Ann Martin at 087 6081219 or email at Solarsoundhealingwicklow@gmail. com. Ann is a Registered Solar Sound Healing Practitioner with jadesunschool.com.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
AR Christmas lunch is on December 11 in Lynhams. AR will be having their Christmas party at Kilashee Hotel on Wednesday, December 12. They will be starting back mid January (weather permitting). For more information call Denise at 0404 45600 or drop in to the centre.
Active Retirement group meet every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. in the Brockagh Centre and they have a great line up of activities each week. So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, bowls, dancing and music come along on Tuesdays. The group meet for lunch once a month at various local venues (new members welcome).
HERITAGE INTERPRETATION SEMINAR
You are invited to attend this free half day public information seminar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24. This event follows on from previous Our Wicklow Heritage seminars on the themes of ‘Community Archaeology’ and ‘Making Local History’.
This year’s theme explores creative means of communicating heritage information, with a focus on community based actions for interpreting our towns, villages and places.
The event will be of interest to all those actively involved in promoting the natural, built and cultural heritage of their local area, including tourism businesses, members of heritage groups, Tidy Towns, Pure Mile groups and volunteer recorders. The organisers especially welcome existing and new contributors to Our Wicklow Heritage, the online community heritage archive for county Wicklow.
Booking is essential. Please contact Deirdre Burns, Heritage Officer on T: 0404 20100, email dburns@wicklowcoco.ie, Catherine Wright, archives, cwright@ wicklowcoco.ie for bookings and queries. More details at countywicklowheritage.org or wicklow. ie/heritage
This event is organised by the Wicklow Heritage Forum part of the implementation of the County Wicklow Heritage Plan 2017-22, seeking to support and animate community led heritage activity in County Wicklow and promoting Wicklow’s Creative Ireland programme.
SUPPER DANCE I
The 30th annual Supper Dance in aid of St John’s Church, Laragh will take place on Friday, November 23, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Lynham’s Hotel, Laragh. Music by John Flood. Tickets cost €22.50, including a draw for a hamper.
HISTORICAL LECTURE
Rathdrum Historical Society to host a lecture from Chris Corlett and will take place on Monday, December 3, in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh at 8 p.m., followed by tea or coffee and festive mince pies. Chris will discuss the monastic settlement at Glendalough. The talk will take you on a tour of the majestic valley of Glendalough, exploring the monuments, legends and history that make this one of the best preserved early Christian church sites anywhere in the world.
An archaeologist with the National Monuments Service, Chris has written, compiled and edited many books with subject matters ranging from archaeology, history, folklore and early photography. A prolific writer, Chris’ books include the beautifully produced Wicklow’s Traditional Farmhouses, Here Lyeth, The 18th Century Headstones of Wicklow and his latest book Glendalough. He is also a very frequent contributor to the quarterly magazine Archaeology Ireland as well as a variety of national and local journals.
Please note the change from the Society’s usual Rathdrum venue. There will be a charge of €3 at the door and all are welcome to what should be a most informative and entertaining lecture by a leading expert on Glendalough.
REINDEER-MAKING WORKSHOP
Throughout the year are fullday basket making workshop where participants will learn to make a traditional willow basket. The workshops are relaxed and enjoyable with a focus on traditional Irish basket-making techniques.
Saturday and Sunday, November 24, and 25, is a two-day Reindeer-making Workshop. Saturday, December 1, is a full day basket-making. All events by local basket maker and artist, Aoife Patterson. Call Aoife at 087 9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie wicklowwillow.ie to find out more about her autumn workshops in 2018.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Once again we see the return of our very popular and successful Christmas Fair at the Brockagh Resource Centre, laragh, Glendalough. A terrific selection of unusual gifts, with many handmade items, giving you some great ideas for your Christmas shopping. Do all your Christmas shopping, under one roof with free parking and free admission. Come along on Sunday, December 9, making it a day out for all the family. Contact Michelle at 0404 45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net if you have any questions or would like a trader booking form.
WE LOVE ART
Art and crafts classes for children of primary school age take place on Monday afternoons. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft techniques and processes, giving kids an outlet for creative self-expression while learning new skills. Classes are small and places must be reserved in advance, the first class is free for new students. Almha Roche is a professional artist and an experienced and qualified art teacher. See Facebook: weloveartcrafts. To book, or for further information, please contact Almha at 086 3897732.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Wednesday morning drawing and painting classes are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced painters. Students choose the medium (s) with which they wish to work, and develop their interests and personal style with Almha’s advice and guidance. If you are thinking of getting back into your art, or trying something new to explore your creative side, now is a good time. Classes are from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, commencing on September 19 To book, or for further information, please contact 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.
ELEVATION 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. 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).