Open Garden Day
Join us for Open Garden at St.Ann’s, Lower Main Street, Rathdrum on Saturday, July 21st from 2-5pm (Gardeners, Lin and Michael Ryan). Tea, coffee, scones and cream with family activities. Parking in the car park at the top of the hill (old VEC)-shuttle will be provided. All proceeds in aid of the roof fund in St. Saviour’s Church. A suggested donation of €10. Children are free.
Wicklow Connections Photo Competition
Wicklow Uplands Council invites you to send us photos which depict aspects of Wicklow’s diverse Cultural Heritage. It might be of the stunning landscape, a town or village scene, people at work or play in the landscape, a building, an archaeological site or monument, an activity associated with Wicklow etc., Essentially your ‘connection’ with Co Wicklow. Entrants are encouraged to provide a short caption (60 words max) which provides insight into the story behind the image. Go to http://www.wicklowuplands.ie/get-involved/wicklow-connections-photo-competition/ to view rules of the competition. Entries to the competition will be selected to form an exhibition on the Cultural Heritage Theme ‘Wicklow Connections’ which will be launched at The Brockagh Resource Centre for National Heritage Week 2018 (www.heritageweek.ie).
Taking care of your Emotional Health and Well Being
This workshop will introduce you to the basic emotional needs which we all have, including the need for security, connection to others, attention. Understanding these needs and how to meet them in balance results in emotional well-being and improved mental health. So come along to this fun and relaxed 10 week course and take back charge of your life! Starting on September 19th, 10.00- 12.30pm. For more information and to register your interest please contact Avril Bailey at 087 1330839 avril.bailey@gmail.com. To read Avril’s profile and the Human Givens approach check out www.dublinhumangivens.ie or http://dublinhumangivens.ie/?page_id=2420
Local Link Bus Service County Wicklow Area
Local Link Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow have now issued a County Wicklow bus services timetable. Anyone can avail of this service. Free Travel pass holders and children under 3 years travel free with adult return €5 and student return €3. For online information please visit www. locallink.ie or phone LoCall 1890 42 41 41, landline 056 771 5912. Email ringalink@gmail.com.
Vocal Workshop Weekend
Do you love to sing? Treat yourself to a weekend of uplifting music made by you at the Sian Croose Vocal Workshop weekend from 21st to 22nd of July at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh. Contact Tessa on 087 796 1707 or email tessavan@eircom.net.
Maintenance Person/Car Park Attendant
The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to recruit a part-time maintenance person/car park attendant. Applications must be received by noon on 20th of July. Applicants must be eligible for the Community Services Programme (eligibility is confined to those in receipt of certain DEASP payments, Contact the manager, Pauline Fahy, on 0404- 45600 for further information or email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
Glendalough Car Boot Sales
Join fellow shoppers for car boot day on Sun, 5th of August, open from 10am to 4pm. Come early to find your bargains on practically anything from household items to garden additions, and even vintage or antique treasures. Vans must be booked in. Please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600 or email laraghit@eircom.net if you wish to book an indoor space or if you prefer to sell outside just show up at 8am on the morning.