Clara Vale Summer Fair
This year’s Clara Vale Summer Fair will start at 1.30pm on Sunday, August 10th at Clara Vale Church. There will be new items on sale with delicious cakes, bakes, home grown produce, firewood and a variety of lovely plants.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Lynham’s Hotel – 26th June at 7:30pm
The Glenmacnass River is impacted by invasive and non-native vegetation which has badly degraded the banks and associated riparian habitat especially in the vicinity of Laragh bridge. Laragh/Glendalough Tidy Towns has received funding from LAWPRO to remove these non-native trees and shrubs from the islands and mill side riverbank in the vicinity of Laragh bridge.
Ecological consultant, Faith Wilson, who prepared a report and invasive species management plan for the site, will present her findings and outline the steps needed to restore the river habitat to good ecological health.
All are welcome and please bring a friend.
Adult Zumba Classes
Zumba is now finished for the Summer but will be back in September for another fun term of keeping fit while dancing. On Wednesdays in St Kevin’s National School, Laragh with Olivia from 7pm to 7.45 p.m. So get fit in a new, fun way. Call Olivia on 086 3395873.
Summer Camp-Elevation Cheer & Acro
Cheer & Pom, Acro Dance, Tumbling and Stunts are back this Summer with more Elevation Dance Camps. Blessington June 30th – July 4th, Aughrim July 7th – 11th, Laragh July 14th – 18th. Tiny & Mini(beg) 10am-1pm. Youth/Junior/Senior 10am-2pm. Contact info: Laragh/Aughrim email elevationdance@gmail.com and Blessington email elevationallstars@gmail.com 085 108 0608, www.elevationschoolofperformingarts.com.
The weekly Elevation dance academy will resume at the Brockagh Resource Centre in September.
Pilates Classes in Laragh
Pilates strengthens core muscles, improves muscle control, flexibility, strength and tone, as well as alignment and breathing. Zara Elkinson has trained and qualified through the STOTT Pilates Method of Movement. This method combines modern theories of exercise science with spinal rehabilitation, which gives a safe and effective exercise that sees results and is accessible to all. Offering STOTT Pilates Matwork Classes based in Co.Wicklow. Both group and private classes available, Beginners and Improvers welcome! Like on Facebook @PilatesWithZara. Contact Zara on 0879367474. Classes are on Mon eve at 7pm. Zara will be finishing up on July 28th for the Summer but will be back in September.
Wildflower Walk
Join us on a short wildflower walk from the OPW Visitor Centre to the Upper Lake. Let us introduce you to some of our native plants. There are plenty of colourful flowers in bloom at the moment. Many are important for pollinators and other insects, and we may meet some of these too. At the end of the walk, you are free to make your own way back to the OPW Visitor Centre or to spend some time enjoying the Upper Lake area.
When: Saturday 21st June @10am
Duration: allow between 1 and 1 ½ hours
Where: meeting at the OPW Visitor Centre
Booking: booking essential. To book please email educationwmnp@npws.gov.ie
Practicalities: Dress for the outdoors and wear warm clothing, good shoes or walking boots and bring waterproofs just in case. This is a free event. Except for guide or assistance dogs, dogs are not permitted on National Park events.
Parking: parking at the OPW Visitor Centre. Parking charges apply.