Closure of Laragh Glendalough Post Office
The local community of Laragh and Glendalough are fighting the closure of their Post Office. Meetings have been held over the last two weeks and a petition submitted. Contact can be made through Willie McCoy’s Shop, Laragh or the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, by emailing laraghit@eircom.net or log into www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie for information or updates. The post office is due to close at the end of January 2017.
Snow White & the Babes in the Wood
Get your tickets this week for The Roundwood Variety Group in January for another fantastic show on Fri 27th to Sun 29th of January 2017. This year it will be Snow White and The Babes in the Wood, another hilarious panto written by the talented Thomas O Leary. Visit www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com for show times, tickets and contact information! Book early to avoid disappointment!
Walking group in the Brockagh
On Monday mornings weekly at 10am join the walking group with Get Ireland Walking at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour. In association with Get Ireland Walking, Wicklow Local Sports Partnership & Brockagh Resource Centre. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to set up a walking group in Wicklow contact us on wicklowlsp@wicklowcoco.ie for more information. The walking group will be starting back for 2017 on the 9th of January.
Pilates at the Brockagh Centre
Pilates will be starting on Monday the 30th January. Duration of the class is seven weeks and will start at 9.15am to 10.30am. Marie Noonan is a qualified Pilates teacher and has been teaching for the last 17 years and works full time as a movement therapist for rehabilitation, health and longevity. Please text Marie on 087 1953072 or email marie@noonanpilates.ie. Visit www.noonanpilates.ie for more information.
Car Boot Sale
Come along to the Brockagh Centre for a browse on Sunday February 5th for 1st monthly Car Boot in 2017. Many people find this a great way to clear out their home and make some money in the process while having a social day out. Bargains are always available from home baking, plants, clothes, movies, cd’s, books & antiques etc. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Glendalough car boot sale. Vans must be booked in. Book indoor spaces early but if you would rather be outside just show up in the morning at 8am. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net to book a space.
Citizens Information
The Citizens Information Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10am until noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The first clinic of 2017 will take place on Tuesday 17th January at 10am until noon and will continue thereafter on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.
We Love Art
Art and crafts classes for children are on Monday afternoons at the Brockagh Centre from 1.45 to 3.45. Classes cover a wide range of art and craft forms. We work with lots of different materials and learn new skills and techniques with every project. It’s all about the joy of making! Phone/text Almha
on 086 3897732 or email weloveartcrafts@gmail.com.
Adult Art Classes
Wednesday morning art classes with Almha Roche are in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh. For both beginners and more experienced painters from 11am to 12.30pm. For details phone or text Almha on 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 (5.45-6.45pm) is held at the Brockagh Centre. Contact Kate on 086 8256775. Phone Kate today on 086 825 6775 to book in.
Elevation Dance School A combination of modern dance classes, ISTD and ID Dance Examinations and creative dance, all depending on students group age. Go to www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com or contact Kate for further detail about her dance classes. Class times and ages are as follows: Elevation Dance-Mod/Theatre Primary Grade 1 (4-4.45pm), Grade 2/3 (4.45-5.45). Phone Kate today on 086 825 6775 to book in.