Annick Garnier Exhibition
We are delighted to be hosting French artist Garnier Annick at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh on Sunday 8th of Sept in the Willow Room. Open from 9am to 4pm. Annick trained in Ecles de Beaux Arts Caen and has been exhibiting in France since 1997 receiving various prestigious awards in Caen and Normandy .
Part-time Maintenance Person
St. Kevin’s Parish is seeking someone to work on a Community Employment scheme (applicants must be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment). Duties will include grass cutting and general maintenance of the church and parochial house grounds. For further information, please phone Marie in the parish office on 0404-45777.
Tidy Towns
Area Clean-up
Our next clean-up evening will be on Tuesday 3rd September. We meet outside Lynhams at 7 pm. We would like to thank all those who gave up their time this summer to keep our village clean and maintained. Hopefully our score in the Tidy Towns competition will reflect our efforts.
NeighbourWood
The association is developing a Mindfulness Walk in Ballard wood under the NeighbourWood scheme. The location is excellent; it is close to Laragh village and will have wheelchair access. Our community and its many visitors will be able to avail of this new facility once it is complete.
Garden Competition
The judging in the garden competition is ongoing. Country Life, Ashford is kindly sponsoring the prizes this year. Winners will be announced in the near future.
Glendalough Country Market & Car Boot Sales
Recycle and Re-use locally. Encouraging local and non-local producers of plants, vegetables, crafts etc. Our next event will be on Sun, 8th of Sept(2nd Sun of the month), open from 10am to 4pm. Bargains on practically anything from household items to garden additions, and even vintage or antique treasures. We are also delighted to be hosting talented French artist Garnier Annick in the Willow Room. Vans must be booked in. Please pre-book indoor spaces early. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600, email brockaghcarboot@gmail if you wish to book an indoor space or if you prefer to sell outside just show up at 8am on the morning.
Brockagh Resource Centre Regular Events
All our regular classes are resuming in September. Elevation Dance and Elevation Drama return on Wednesday 11th & new Mon classes start on 16th Sept, Irish dancing is back on Saturday 14th while badminton classes for juniors and seniors recommence on Monday 16th and Thursday 19th September. Yoga with Viva will also be returning in September. Almha Roche’s art classes for children start back on Monday September 9th while her classes for adults, which have now moved to a Monday, resume on September 16th . Louise’s Morn Yoga resumes on Thursday, September 5th, Viva evening Yoga on Tues Sept 10th and Pilates classes start up again on Monday September 2nd and Thursday September 5th . On Tuesday September 17th we welcome back both the Active Retired members and our Happy Days Carer and Toddler Group. Taekwon-Do for all ages, the Monday Walking Group, AA meetings, Citizens Information clinics and computer training have all continued throughout the summer months. For more information, visit our website www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie/events or drop into the Centre for a timetable. Please confirm or book with the tutor of the class you are interested in joining. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter or, if you have questions of a general nature, you can phone us at 0404-45600 or email brockaghoffice@gmail.com
Learn to Create Professional Video for Social Media using your Smartphone
Are you a small business owner looking to expand your reach online. Film smart productions are offering a practical workshop designed for beginners that will cover all aspects of mobile video making including camera set up, planning your shoot, interview techniques and editing using your phone. The course will allow you to get hands on experience with Smartphone video making equipment. The only requirement is that your bring a phone (iphone or android). The classes will run over 3 weekday nights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm starting on 18.09.2019. To book or to get further information see www.filmsmartpro.com or contact Robert on 0877683472. Booking is essential.
Dancing with Declan Flanagan
Declan will be back at the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh on the 2nd of Sept. Learn to dance the quick and easy way. If you’re fed up sitting when you go to a dance, I’ll keep it simple! Don’t miss this chance! Call Declan on 085 708 9128 to find out more dates for Laragh or log on to dancingwithdeclan.ie. Class from 8pm to 10pm. Irish country jive, quickstep, waltz, line dancing and lots more.
Walking group in the Brockagh
On Monday mornings weekly at 10am join the Laragh walking group at the Brockagh Resource Centre for a walk around Glendalough area for approximately one hour.
Citizen’s Information Clinic
The Citizens Information Centre at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh 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.
Co Wicklow PPN Training Fair 2019
The Training Fair held on Saturday 21st Sept in The Brockagh Centre, Laragh. Morning workshops include Funding your Group,Getting the most out of social media, Charitable Status and the Governance Code, Running Effective Meetings, Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Community. Afternoon Workshops include GDPr, Good Governance (where to start), spotlight on PPN member group, Health and Safety for your Group, Attracting Volunteers. Booking is essential by phone 087 189 5145 or 086 048 7434 alternatively email countywicklowppn@gmail.com.