Laragh Glendalough Notes Week Beg 14th Jan 2022

Djouce Hike with Roundwood Hillwalkers

In conjunction with ‘Climb with Charlie Walk’ Roundwood Hillwalkers will be climbing Djouce Mountain on Saturday 2nd April 2022. Assembling at Roundwood Parish Hall at 10am. This event is open to all members of the public. For enquiries call 086 373 3390 or 087 206 7607.

Active Retirement

Active Retirement Group are back to their weekly Tuesday morning meetings at the Brockagh Centre. They meet every Tuesday morning from 10.45am – 12pm in the Brockagh Centre.

So if you fancy a chat, a cuppa and some light exercise, dancing and music come along on Tuesdays. We always welcome new members to join our group. This year we’d like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts, maybe you’ve learned new skills over the Covid break and would like the space to practice and share your skills with other members, come along and join us. If anyone would like to offer their services or share their skills with the group please contact the centre. For more information call Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre. 

Mobile Library

Next dates are 24th Feb and Mar 10th. Wicklow Mobile Library ServicePhone: 087 9135229 or email at kdownes@wicklowcoco.ie. To renew or request items or access databases from your home pc phone 087 913 5229 or log onto www.wicklow.ie (First ask staff for PIN number).

Glendalough Farmers Market

Irish Farmers Markets created the first local Farmers Market in  Ireland at the Brockagh Resource Centre in March 2002 now exactly 20 years later we are back, having created over 150 markets nationwide. This market will have all the elements of the best in Irish Food and Crafts to showcase and promote Irish products in one of the busiest tourist site and holiday site in the country. 

We will attract the best in Irish Food and Crafts starting with over 20 stalls to include Barrista Coffee from Mcabes Wicklow roasters NewtownMountKennedy,  handmade chocolates,  Irish artisan cheese with a large selection Mediterranean olives, sugarloaf bakery sourdough bread, Birds and Teas handmade jams and chutneys, organic fruit and vegetables stall,  local baked goods and savouries, artisan Italian pasta , street food , local nursery,  lots of local craft stalls. 

Every Sunday 11 am to 4 pm in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. 

For more details contact Sean Mcardle  email seandavidmcardle@gmail.com  or mobile 087 6115016. 

Laragh Badminton Club 

Badminton classes are in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh with  Monday evenings: Mondays 4th, 5th and 6th class at 7.30-8.30pm. Thursdays 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Secondary 6.30-7.30pm and 4th, 5th, 6th year secondary 7.30-8.30. Adults 8.30 onwards. Contact Phil Curley 0404 45175/087 2067607 Or Gosia Ward 087 063 8898. Small club fee for the year applies for participation. All are welcome.

 

 

AA Meetings  (Ongoing)

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

Yoga Classes With Louise

Yoga is back at the centre in the spacious main hall area. Booking is essential to ensure it is safe for you to attend.  Call Louise on 087-6032202.

About Chair Yoga 

Chair /Seated Yoga is suitable for those who find a regular yoga class too strenuous, are recovering from injury or illness or are generally less active and mobile. Classes from 11.30 to 12.30pm. 

About Vinyasa Yoga

The practice will provide gentle stretching, improved strength and flexibility, as well as help students to find balance and calm in everyday life. Classes   from 10am to 11.30am.