Car Boot Sale
The next Car Boot Sale will take place on Sunday 2 March from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vans must be booked in. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600.
Wicklow Man
The Wicklow Man every Tuesday night at the Brockagh Centre from 9.30 p.m.
Operation Transformation
Last few weeks of Operation Transformation – don’t forget the 100 euro prize for most weight lost (thanks to Denis Carter). The meet-ups are 7pm in the Brockagh Centre on Tuesday nights for weigh-in, short talk and walk – (note there is a 1 euro charge on Tuesday nights) and on Saturday mornings at 10 am either at the Visitor Centre in Glendalough or Brockagh Centre. People welcome to join at any time. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, wear a High Visibility reflective jacket/ vest and bring a torch (for night walk). For further information check out our facebook page Laragh Glendalough Operation Transformation www.facebook.com/laragh.glendalough.operation.transformation) or call us on (0404) 45600.
6km Trail Run-Jog-or-Walk
The Laragh-Glendalough 6km Trail Run-Jog-or-Walk will take place on Saturday March 15 2014 at 10 a.m. The run will be a loop through Laragh woods beginning at the rear of Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa and the Brockagh Resource Centre, going out the Wicklow Way and returning via the bottom trail of the beautiful Brockagh mountain to Laragh for coffee and cake. It promises to be a fun day for all levels of runners and walkers but be prepared to get a bit muddy. All monies from registration and refreshments will fund Scoil Chaoimhin Naofa from where the race with start and finish. This trail run promises to be a fantastic event that will bring together the community and the walkers and runners that frequent the Wicklow mountains. Registration 12 euro excluding CC charges via runireland.com. More info including route maps and couch-to-5km training plan at laraghtrailrun.com.
Fitness Classes
Fitness classes at the Brockagh Centre. Bootcamp with Paul Healy on Monday nights from 8.15 – 9 p.m. Also junior and senior Tae Kwon Do on Monday and Friday nights. Contact Paul on 087 2484570. Circuit Training with Peter is on Thursday nights from 6.45-7.45 p.m. Contact Peter on 087 6319686. Badminton Play for Men and Women (Senior) every Tuesday 8-9 p.m. & Thursday evening 9-10 p.m. Juniors Tues 7-8.p.m. & Thurs 8-9.p.m. No equipment necessary – racquets etc available to newcomers. Contact Finian on 086-2476822.
Community Awareness of Drugs
Who talks to your children about drugs? The C.A.D. “Family Focus” programme
is a series of six two and a half hour sessions which provides participants with an opportunity to: Update information on drugs and their effects, Explore attitudes, beliefs and
decisions related to drug misuse, Develop a family-orientated drug prevention strategy . What Parents Say – “ Every parent should do this course”, “ It gave me a lot of information to talk over with family and friends”. To register your interest call us on (0404) 45600
Gymboree Play and Music
Gymboree Play & Music! Every Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the Brockagh Centre. Suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children from 6months -4years! Come along and teach your child a love of music through songs, dance, games and musical instruments. Booking is essential as places are limited – contact Rachel on 086 8330212 to book your place
Get Online Course (Benefit 4)
Book into our 4 week online learning course this week. Learn lots of useful online fun and practical things to do. Friendly, pressure free environment, for free if you are over 65yrs and €15 if you are under. We welcome back all our previous Online Students that did Benefit 3 or Benefit 4 courses.
Basketry Workshop
This full day course will teach you the basic techniques required to make a traditional skib/potato basket to take home. The course will take place at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow on Saturday 8 March from 9.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m.. Cost 70 euro per person (materials and tools supplied). If you have your own secateurs bring it along. There will be tea, coffee and biscuits provided, please bring your own packed lunch. No experience is required. Advance booking and payment is required to ensure your place. For more details, please contact Aoife at 087-9773622 or email wicklowwillow@gmail.com.
AA Meetings
Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre at 8.30 pm every Monday night. If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.