Brockagh Resource Centre
We are delighted to be going live with our new website next week. With easy navigation and a host of colourful pages, we hope you enjoy browsing, finding out what we are about and what is on offer at our facility.
You are welcome to join us here on the 8th of March, 9am to 10.30am when we will be holding a ‘Welcome to Spring Morning’ for the community, sharing with you tea/coffee and tasty treats in the Mountain View Room. You will get a chance to chat with staff, to see what we are all about and enjoy looking around the facility including our new Digital Hub.
Quiz Night
Join us for our Quiz Night in Lynham’s Bar, Laragh on the 17th February at 8pm. Cost is €40 per table of four people with raffle and spot prizes. We would appreciate your support as all proceeds go toward the Brockagh Resource Centre for extensive repairs on our roof.
Coniferous Tree Identification Walk
Join a National Parks & Wildlife Service guide and discover how to identify some of the coniferous trees growing in the Upper Lake area of Glendalough. There will be an option at the end to see what is currently said to be Ireland’s tallest tree.
On Sunday 12th February 2023 at 11am for approx. 90 minutes for the main walk and 20 minutes to see Ireland’s tallest tree. Free event with €4 car park fee at Upper Lake. Booking essential. To book, email wickloweducationcentre@npws.gov.ie. For more information: Phone the National Park Information Office 0404 45425.
Bright Stars Baby & Toddler Group
Why not come along to our baby and toddler group on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. Each week this group will provide a welcoming and lively space for parents and children to gather and grow. Our activities will include ‘messy play’, story and song, games (guest speakers), snacks, tidy-up and new equipment which will allow both you as the parent/carer and your child to meet friends, explore new things and learn. For some parents, grandparents and carers, the weekly catch-up and opportunity for children to play and make new friends is enough. For others, the support makes them that bit more confident in their parenting role. Cost €4.50 per family. Call us on 0404 45600 if you have any questions about the group.
Tae kwon-Do for Youths and Adults
Teens and adults will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesdays evenings (Seniors & Teens) in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
Tae kwon-Do for Children
Children will enjoy Taekwon-Do, a Korean art of self-defence. Benefits include improving confidence, respect, discipline, awareness, concentration, channeling aggression, balance, coordination, speed, reactions, fitness and health. Call Master Kenneth Wheatley on 087-2547347 for further information. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh.
Active Retirement Laragh(Starting back Tues 14th Feb)
The active retirement group meets every Tuesday morning from 11am – 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. We would like to encourage anyone who loves arts & crafts to 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 us by calling Denise on 0404 45600, email brockaghoffice@gmail.com or drop in to the centre.
Local Artists or Crafts People
Would you like a platform to showcase your artistry? At www.glendalough.ie we are offering a free subscription for 2023 to promote artists living in the immediate area. You will get a short biography, three photos and a link to your external website or social media promoting you as a local artist to our many visitors through our platform. Contact Deborah at brockaghoffice@gmail.comor phone on 0404 45600 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm).
Rainbows Ireland Supporting Children with Bereavement and Parental Separation
The Brockagh Resource Centre is now a registered programme centre for Rainbows Ireland. For more information call us on 0404 45600 or rainbowsbrc@gmail.com.
Rainbows is a free, voluntary service for children and young people experiencing loss following bereavement and parental separation. The Rainbows service is an inclusive service, supporting children and young people experiencing grief and loss resulting from bereavement/parental separation/parental relationship breakdown /divorce. Attending the programme provides children with an opportunity to meet with other children of a similar age and loss experience, at a minimum of 3 months after the loss.
Brockagh Digital Hub New Rates 2023
We have a mixture of Hot Desks, Dedicated (Weekly/Monthly) Desks, Pod and Meeting rooms available with High Speed Broadband Connection. Our shared working space is located in the the heart of county Wicklow with panoramic views of the stunning Glendalough Valley. Free parking, free tea/coffee facilities and lift access. To avail of the discounted rates you must pre-book your desk through brockaghhub@gmail.com only. Daily Rate €15, half day rate €10, weekly rate €60, monthly rate €199. We also have a special student rate of €10 day rate or half day rate €5. Register now as a Member on our connectedhubs.ie site.. We are waiting to see if they are renewing the voucher scheme. All bookings to be made through either connectedhubs.ie or for discounts email brockaghhub@gmail.com. Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm.