Laragh Glendalough Notes Week beg 6th Aug 2018

Maintenance Person/Car Park Attendant

The Brockagh Resource Centre wishes to recruit a part-time maintenance person/car park attendant. 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.

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 at 7.45-8.45pm (Seniors & Teens).

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 Tuesdays at 6-6.45pm (4-7yrs), 6.45-7.45pm (8-12yrs). 

A Celebration of Harps

The Bray Harp Ensemble in association with Bre Comhaltas Ceoltoiri will present new work composed by Rachel Duffy and the musicians of the ensemble at the Brockagh Resource Centre on August 24th. Free tickets, donations welcome, booking essential, go to www.eventbrite.com to book. The composition will celebrate the past and present harpists of Ireland and especially the 1st Synod of Harpists from Ireland, England and Wales, who gathered in the 11th century in Glendalough. There will also be special guest performers. Refreshments and reception held at 7:30pm before the concert at 8pm. This event is funded by the Creative Ireland Programme.

Monastic Mappery

Glendalough Heritage Forum presents ‘Monastic Mappery’ in the Brockagh Resource Centre (18th to 26th August, 9 am to 5 pm). This exhibition will look at the history of Glendalough in maps from the 16th century to the present. Free entry. Suitable for Children under 12yrs with wheelchair access and free parking.

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

 Glendalough Graveyard Tour

Tour the historic graveyard at Glendalough, led by members of the community group who have surveyed and recorded the graveyard. Explore the fascinating headstones and stories behind the grave markers. Meet at the base of the round tower (20th to 24th August, 3 to 4 pm).