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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 at 11 p.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 (5-6), Grade five (6-7), Adv. Contemporary (Snr. Drama)(7 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
PILATES CLASSES
Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome. Like on Facebook @Pilates
WithZara. Contact Zara at 087 9367474 for more information. Classes are on Monday evening 7 p.m. and Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Roundwood Variety Presents Cinderella.
Cinderella is coming to the Brockagh Resource Centre on the from February 1 to February 3 presented by the fabulously entertaining Roundwood Variety Group. Buy tickets online at roundwoodvarietygroup.com. Group
ANGELIC WORKSHOPS 2019.
There will be three workshops in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh with the first on February 24 (Meet Your Guardian Angel), April 14 (Angels and Crystals), the last workshop takes place May 19 (A Rainbow Day with the Angels). For information and to book a place call 087 9048146.
The new WDSL season will be up and running on the weekend of Sat.23rd/Sun. February 24 provided we don’t get a big belt of the snow. However, there will be Futsalfor some of our teams from the beginning of Feb. Regards the Futsal the times, dates and venues for our teams as follows.
Saturday, February 2 Venue: Aughrim – under-11s – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. February 2 Venue: Newtown – under-eights – midday to 2 p.m. and under-10 Red – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. February 3 Venue: Aughrim – Academy Team (slot TBC) Saturday, February 9 Venue: Aughrim – under-nines – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. February 9 Venue: Newtown – under-eights – midday to 2 p.m. and under-10 Red and Black 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. February 10 Venue: Newtown – under-11s – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. February 16 Venues: Aughrim and Newtown for players born in 2006 (last year’s under-12s)
Our teams are all starting to get back to training for the new season from this week and new players are always very welcome to join our club. Our Development Squad practise every Saturday morning in the community centre Sports Hall from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. For all matters relating to training times etc for all our teams please contact our secretary Hughie at the contact details below.
Birthday greetings to the following players from the club who will all be blowing the candles out in the next week and they are, Callum Carthy from the Development Squad, Ruby Odlum from the Academy team, Nathan McMahion from the under-10s, Luke Turley from the under-11s, Cathal O’Toole from the under-12s and Charlie Sullivan from the under-15s. Happy birthday everyone from all at Newtown Juniors FC.
Our second Last Man Standing competition of the season will start back very soon (date tbc) so if you would like to take part please let any of our committee members or coaches know and they will fill you in with all the information you require.
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can alsofollow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
GAA NOTES
Newtown GAA have come on board with Operation Transformation and the GAA for Ireland Lights Up. Every Thursday from January February 17 21 2019 our club will be open and light up for you, your family and friends to come and walk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The first night last week saw 76 enthusiastic walkers of all ages enjoy a good night walk and a healthy start to 2019. It was such a success we’re looking at running on other nights over the course of the next six weeks and may continue it as the weather gets better.
All are welcome to come and join Ireland Lights Up 2019 and any feedback on days people would like to do it let us know. We’re also looking for four leaders of different fitness levels to lead out our groups.
Newtown senior men and ladies’ teams are back training each week and always welcome new players and support. Training takes place Tuesday/Thursday evenings.
There was no winner of last week’s club lotto, Numbers were 5, 11, 25 and 27. Three matched three numbers and next week’s jackpot is €3,400. Ticketsare only €2 so please buy a ticket and help support the club.
Roundwood Variety Group present their pantomime Cinderella in the Brockagh Resource Centre on Friday the first, Saturday and Sunday, February 2, and three, with 8 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. All tickets are €15 plus booking fee. Please note that show times were incorrect on ticket sales website but it has been rectified. Limited tickets will be available on door.
GARDA YOUTH AWARDS
Application forms are out now for nominations for the Wicklow Garda Youth Awards 2018. Check out the Facebook page ‘Wicklow Garda Youth Awards’ for the application form and send the completed nomination form back to emma.j.skinner@garda. ie. If you require a printed form posted to you send an email to emma.j.skinner@garda.ie or contact your local garda Station.
PERSONAL ALARMS
The Roundwood and District Community Council are registered to administer the senior alert scheme which provides grants to elderly people towards the provision of personal alarms. The personal alarm offers reassurance to allow independent living, safe in the knowledge that you can quickly be in contact with a family member or neighbour in the event of an emergency. It provides security and peace of mind. If you would like more information, please call 086 8055040.
YOGA
The results of the whist are as follows: Top Score: Jimmy Molloy; Top Gent: Tiney Shortt; Second Gent: Shay Brady; Top Lady: Nan Wolohan, Second Lady: Monica Brady and Maura McHugh (shared); First Half: Richie Cullen; Second Half: Evelyn O’Neill; Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce and Lowest Score: Ann Pierce. Raffle prizes were won by Tiney Shortt, Catherine Doyle, Pat Fisher, and Ann Pierce. Next whist is on Wednesday, January 30, in the Parish Centre.
MENS SHED
Roundwood and District Men’s Shed will hold their AGM in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on this Thursday, January 24, at 7.30 p.m. We would love to see some new faces so If you know someone who is not aware of our existence please encourage them to come along.
TRIPS
There will be a five-day trip to Slovenia on April 4 to April 9 at a cost of €699 per person sharing. As there are limited places a deposit of €200 is required asap. There will be a tour of Scotland in August/September dates to be decided and a Westport country music break in October 2019 which includes some day trips. For more details please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
Taking first place for North/ South in the first competition of 2019 were Margaret Bolger and Rowena Brady, second Brid Clancy and Gertie Fee, third Monica Brady and Phil Power and fourth Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne. First place for East/West were Clare Sally and Pamela Byrne, second Margaret Byrne and Maura Gaskin, third Marion Davis and Teresa Leahy and fourth Pádraig Gleeson and Séamus Kennedy.
002 BRIDGE CLUB
Badminton for Secondary school children continues every Monday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. We have a small supply of racquets available. Come along and bring your friends. Beginners particularly welcome.
SET DANCING
Set dancing in Kavanagh’s every Thursday night from 9.11 p.m.
BADMINTON
Morning badminton has resumed on Tuesday morning from 9.30 p.m.
ROUNDWOOD WHIZZERS
Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action meeting at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coach House car park. All welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour.
ANGEL HEALING
Angel Healing and Angelic Guidance is back tomorrow evening, Monday, September 3, in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30. So if you would enjoy an evening of peace relaxation and hands on energy healing join us for a wonderful new experience.
MONEYSTOWN 45
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8 p.m. Tea served.