Events & Timetables
Phone: 0404-45600 Fax: 0404-45664
Email: brockaghresourcecentre@eircom.net
Website: www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie
Well done to the Glendalough & District Development Association and the community of Laragh & Glendalough as we came runner up in our population category in the Pride of Place Awards, the finals of which took place in Trim in County Meath over the weekend. This is the eighth year of the Pride of Place Competition. The GDD&A was nominated by Wicklow County Council for the all Ireland Pride of Place competition 2010 in recognition of its work in the local area and the establishment of the Brockagh Resource Centre.
Glendalough & District Development Association This year will see the Glendalough & District Development Association celebrate 18 years in existence.During its tenure the Association has overseen many projects that have enhanced and advanced the area and its environs, such as the Brockagh Resource Centre, the footpath linking Laragh and Glendalough, the Millennium monument and the Glendalough website, to name but a few.The Association exists to serve and address the needs of the community and in order to carry out its function we would like all who live in the area to express their views on the direction future development should take.
Glendalough Car Boot Sale
The next dates for Car Boot Sale will take place on Sundays May 6th | June 3rd | July 1st | August 5th |Sept 2nd | Oct 7th from 11 am until 4 pm. Any extra dates will be posted here . Vans must be booked in. Car Boot Sales will take place on the 1st Sunday of the month thereafter. Contact the Brockagh Centre on 0404-45600.
Indoors and Outdoors, 11.00 to 4pm open to public 11AM UNTIL 4PM Cars and small vans only,Tables only available indoor (VANS MUST BE BOOKED IN)
Glendalough Country Market (Click to View Galleries)
11am till 4pm .Refreshments will be available; parking and admission are free. Booking essential, phone Janette on 0404-45600. DATES 2012: 10th JUNE | 8th JULY | 12th AUGUST
For further info call Janette/Michelle at the Brockagh Centre on (0404) 45600.
- Plants, homebaking, jewellery, wood turning, fruit,veg, eggs, books gifts, art etc.
Adult Guidance Service
The next Adult Career Guidance service is normally here on the 1st Monday of the month but as over the coming months these will fall on a bank holiday you can call Irene Hayden to arrange an appointment foranother day. This careers/education service is free, friendly, confidential, supportive and available to all adults over 18 years of age.For more information or to book an appointment contact Irene Hayden on 086-8061569.
- Thinking of doing a course?
- Changing you career?
- Do you need guidance or are you looking for a change of direction.
- Are you unemployed?
- Did you leave school early or out of the workforce for a number of years.
- Facing Redundancy & would like to update your skills.
1st Monday of the Month at 11-1pm.The service is free and confidential
Citizens Information Clinic
The Citizen’s Information Centre at the Brockagh Centre is open on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next dates are Tuesday the 6th and 20th April from 10am until 12 noon for information relating to your rights and entitlements.No appointment necessary.This is a free and confidential service.
Bodhran Course for Beginners
Basic 5 week bodhran course for total beginners. Classes in Brockagh Centre. Learn how to play along to any Irish tune in just 5 lessons. Students must have their own bodhran. Cost €100 to be paid on first night. Limited places. Contact Alan 086 354 3206.
JEB Course
JEB (from EDI) Teachers Diploma in ICT will take place in September in Laragh IT in the Brockagh Resource Centre from 6-10 p.m on Monday nights for approx 6 months. JEB from EDI offers Qualifications in Education Principles and Practise, Education Practise; for those who want to teach in the IT industry. Opportunities for employment as a teacher or trainer in a college, with a training organisation or within the training department of a company. For further information contact Colette on (0404) 45600.
Happy Days
Happy Days Carer and Toddler group will run during the Summer months on Wed mornings from 10.30 am til noon at the Brockagh Centre.
Children’s Computer Classes
Children’s Computer Classes held in the IT Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm both days. Cost is ONLY €25 for four weeks.
Monday
| Activity | Time | Venue | Notes | Contact |
| eXtra eXercise- ease back into Shape | 11am-12noon | Hall |
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Valerie 087 631 9667/ 0404-45125 |
| Adult Guidance Service 1st Mon every month | 11-1pm | Pauline’s Office | 1st Mon of month by app-ring Irene for app other days | Irene Hayden 086 8061569 |
| Tae Kwon Do | 7-8pm | Main Hall | Note New Day Both Senior and Junior | Paul Healy 0872484570 |
| Junior Badminton up to 4th class up | 8pm-9pm | Main Hall | Finian McEvoy 086 247 6822 | |
| Senior Badminton | 9pm-11pm | Main Hall |
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Finian McEvoy 086 247 6822 |
| Bodhran Classes | 8pm | Stage Room | Alan O’Baillie 086 3543206 | |
| AA Meeting | 8.30 | Red Room | Every Monday Night | Drop In |
| VEC Childcare Course | 6-10pm | Green Room | ||
| Children’s Ballet Age 4-7yrs | 5.30-6.30pm | Main Hall | New Day and Time | Emma Hayward 085 7567737 |
Tuesday
| Active Retirement – Go For Life | 11am-12.15 | Main Hall | Bernadette 0404 45600 | |
| Citizens Information | 10am – 12 noon | Pauline’s Office | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month | 0404 45611 / 45600 |
| Gentle Yoga – Level 1 | 7.pm – 8pm | Green Room |
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Rachel Lee 087 3161446 |
| Circuit Training and Kettlebells | 6.45-7.45pm | Main Hall | Peter Ward 087 631 9686 | |
| Chair Yoga | 10.30-11.30 | Main Hall | TBC-Call Rachel | Rachel Lee 087 316 1446 |
Dance Night with Wicklow Man |
9.30pm-Till late |
Main Hall |
Every Tuesday |
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Wednesday
| Happy Days Carer Toddler Group | 10.30am-12.30pm | Main Hall | BRC 0404 45611 / 45600 | |
| Adult Art Classes | 11am-12.30 | Green Room | Almha 086 3897732 | |
| Elevation Dance-Tots(under 4yrs) | 2.45-3.30pm | Main Hall |
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Kate 086 8256775 |
| Elevation Dance Modern Theatre and Street Jazz pre-Primaries 4-6yrs | 3.30-4.15pm | Main Hall | Kate 086 8256775 | |
| Elevation Dance Modern Theatre and Street Jazz7-9yrs | 4.15-5pm | Main Hall | Kate 086 8256775 | |
Elevation Dance Modern Theatre and Street Jazz10-12yrs |
5-6pm |
Main Hall |
Kate 086 8256775 | |
Elevation Dance Modern Theatre and Street Jazz Teens
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6.15-7.15pm | Main Hall | Kate 086 8256775 | |
Elevation Dance Zumba Dancercise Teens/Adults
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7.30-8.30pm | Main Hall | Kate 086 8256775 | |
VEC Childcare Course
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7.30-8.30pm | to Apr 16th,except Apr 2nd and 9th |
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Thursday
| Yoga Tree adults-Advanced | 10.30 – 12 noon | Green Room |
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Hilde 0404 40000 |
| Yoga Tree Adults-Easy yoga(Viva) | 6.45pm – 8.15pm | Green Room | Hilde 0404 40000 | |
| Mobile Library | 11am-12 noon | Outside Carpark | Every Second Thurs | |
| Senior Badminton | 9pm-11pm | Main Hall | Finian McEvoy 086 247 6822 | |
| Sing For Fun | 8.25-9.55pm | Green Room | Leslie Dowdall 086 3378473 | |
| Children’s Computer Class | 2.45-3.45pm | IT Centre | Book in now! | BRC 0404 45600 |
| Children’s Computer Class | 4-5pm | IT Centre | Book in now! | BRC 0404 45600 |
Friday
| Tae Kwon Do | 6.30pm-8.15pm | Main Hall | Senior & Junior | Paul Healy 087 2484570 |
| Gymboree (childs music class) with Rachel | 10-11am from 6mths old-booking essential | Main Hall |
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Rachel Armstrong 086 833 0212 |
Saturday
| Circuit Training/Kettle Bells | 6.45pm-7.45pm | Main Hall | Ongoing/booking essential limited places | Peter Ward 087 631 9686 |
| Active Retirement – Go For Life | 11am | Main Hall | Bernadette 0404 45600 | |
| Active Retirement – Go For Life | 11am | Main Hall | Bernadette 0404 45600 | |
| Active Retirement – Go For Life | 11am | Main Hall | Bernadette 0404 45600 | |
| Active Retirement – Go For Life | 11am | Main Hall | Bernadette 0404 45600 |
