Laragh Glendalough Notes Week beg 24th July

Citizen’s Information Clinic      

The Citizens Information Centre at the Brockagh Resource Centre is open for information relating to your rights and entitlements from 10 am until noon on the first and third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is necessary for this free and confidential service.

High Intensity Fitness Dane (H.I.F.D)             

Keep fit throughout the summer months with Adam. Just pop in on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Brockagh Centre, Laragh to dance your socks off with cardio exercise dancing. You do not need to be a good dancer or very fit, dance at your own pace and enjoy the music. You can contact Adam on 083 3057949 for information.

 

Morning Yoga with Louise

Louise’s yoga class will be held every Thursday from 10 to 11.15 am. This is a gently-paced class where students learn how to align, open and strengthen the body gradually while stabilizing the platforms of the feet and ankles, hips and pelvis and shoulder girdle. To find out more, call Louise on 087-6032202 (booking is essential).

Chair Yoga                            

Our very popular Chair Yoga class will take place on Thursdays from 11.30 am to 12.45 pm. Chair Yoga is suitable for almost everyone and helps students find balance and calm in everyday life. The class takes students through centering and breath-work, followed by postures that let the joints move through their range of movement whilst seated or through use of the chair whilst standing. Call Louise on 087-6032202. (booking is essential).

Walking  group in the Brockagh

Join the Mondy morning walkers at 10am  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. 

Moneystown Barn Dance and BBQ

In aid of Moneystown Community Centre will take place on Saturday, 29th July in the community centre starting at 8.30 pm.  Music by the Three Bobs, 10 pm till 12 and the Roamin Cadillacs, 12 to 2 am and disco afterwards.   Food served till 11.30 pm.  Fully licensed.   Admission €20, contact 086 1504221 for tickets.  Bucking Broncho also.  Looking forward to seeing you all there at what promises to be a great night.

Dog Show at Glendalough Car Boot

Our fun Annual Dog Show in aid of Wicklow Animal Wefare on Aug 6th at Brockagh Resource Centre. Registration at 1.30pm with show starting at 2pm. A big raffle on the day with plenty of car boot stalls to buy your bargains at. Contact Michelle on 0404 45600 to book a stall.

Sunshine Summer Camp

Book in now for our exciting, jam-packed Summer Camp in the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. With Daily Guest Workshops, Sports, Art, Baking, Games, Woodland Adventures and much more, this Summer Camp is not to be missed. Starts July 31st until August 4th from 10.30 to 2pm, age 6 to 9yrs .To book your place or if you want more information phone or email 0404 45600, laraghit@eircom.net.

The Glendalough Trail 2017

The Glendalough Trail race is a 15.5km race which takes place on Saturday 4th November, 2017 with registration and refreshments at the Brockagh Centre,Laragh. The Glendalough Trail is a fantastic running experience with a route that is scenic, challenging and safe. Not only will it be a fun, enjoyable day but we hope to raise much needed funds for Fighting Blindness. More information at http://www.glendaloughtrail.com/ or contact Paul at info@glendaloughtrail.com or phone 086 350 3994. To find out more about the work of Fighting Blindnes s or tips and assistance on fundraising contact Amanda on 01 6789 004 or fundraising@fightingblindness.ie.

Traditional Basket-making Workshop

This full day, traditional basket-making workshop will teach you basic basketry techniques. Taught in a relaxed learning environment, you will bring home your own completed small round willow basket (a skib). The workshops will take place in the Brockagh Centre from 9-5 pm August 8th, 2017. Classes are small with 5 participants. Garden workshop   also available on request. Visit www.wicklowwillow.ie, phone Aoife on 087-9773622 or email info@wicklowwillow.ie.