LARAGHGLENDALOUGH

ADULT ZUMBA CLASSES

Classes continue on Wednesdays in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh with Olivia from 7pm to 7.45 p.m. So get fit in a new, fun way. Call Olivia on 086 3395873.

AA MEETINGS

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night.

WICKLOW MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

‘Nature in History - A Biodiversity Challenge’ is up and running! Feel free to join us daily, Saturday 18th to Sunday 26th May at 10am to 4pm. Free of Charge (But please note that there is a €4 parking fee in Glendalough Visitor Centre Carpark.)Location: OPW Visitor Centre and Glendalough Monastic Site. This is a joint event run by the staff of OPW and Wicklow Mountains National Park.

To celebrate Biodiversity Week, join us on our free Biodiversity Challenge in Glendalough. Find out how nature thrives in our built heritage. The Biodiversity Challenge should take approximately 30 minutes, and is suitable for all ages. Participants sign in at the Visitor Centre where they will receive a map and a questionnaire. The map will lead you through the Monastic City, discovering Nature as you go. Lucky participants will win an OPW Family Heritage Card. The Heritage Card gives 12 months unlimited access to over 50 OPW Sites and visitor attractions with guided tours.

GLENDALOUGH CRAFT FAIR

The second indoor/outdoor craft fair on again at the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh Glendalough 9th June, limited spaces. Contact 0404 45600 and ask for Michelle, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or call us on 087 2646481.

LARAGH & GLENDALOUGH TIDY TOWNS

It is that time of year again for the judges of the SuperValue Tidy Towns competition to visit our village. If you have some spare time and want to help around the area join us on our evenings or daytime pruning, planting or gathering litter. Email us at laraghglendaloughtt@gmail.com with your contact details and we will notify you about our community clean up dates.

ELEVATION SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Classes available at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Mondays 4.15 Acro Squad, 5pm Arco L2, 6.30pm Adv Tumbling/Squad Dance. On Wednesdays 2.45pm Tiny Acro/Dance/ Mini Acro, 3.30pm Youth Cheer/ Dance, 4.30pm Cheer Team: Lucky Stars, 5pm Gr =C2=BE Mod, 6pm Snr Mod (2hrs), 7pm Zumba (45mins). Saturdays are 9am Technique Team & Squad.

We offer graded examinations, performances and workshops in a safe and encouraging environment with fully qualified teachers. Email elevationdance@gmail. com to register for classes or text 0868256775.Website at www.elevationschoolofperformingarts. com.

GLENDALOUGH HERMITAGE CENTRE - PILGRIM WALKS

Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St Kevin’s Day on Saturday 1st June in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of 7 different routes which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area.

Area A - Route 1 Glenmalure: Leader: Carmel O’Toole 087 4165298. Route 2: Ballinabarney/ Greenane Leaders: Sean Dunne 086 8937650, Jimmy Devitt 087 7832870.

Area B - Route 3: Annamoe: Leader: Robbie Carter 085 8118198. Route 4: Glenmacnass: Leader: Ann Nolan 086 0851665.

Area C - Route 5: Trooperstown Leader: Andrew Doyle 086 8370088. Route 6: Clara Vale Leader: Ann O Brien 085 1102220.

Area D - Route 7: Wicklow Gap Leader: Sr Breda Ahearn 087 2446601.

If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is: Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on the route’s length, starting time, location etc; Each person will walk all or part of their chosen route finishing with a ‘gathering’ of walkers sharing refreshments at the Hermitage Centre near St Kevin’s Church, Laragh around 2pm.