Photograph shows illegal dumping along the banks of the Terryland River behind the Terryland Retail Park
Calling all concerned people! f you have an hour or two to spare tomorrow (Sat), please help
'Conservation Volunteers' in a clean up of the Terryland Forest Park.
Rendezvous: 11am, Ballinfoile Mór Community Organic Garden
Sadly it is people that live amongst us that, by their littering and
dumping activities, are damaging our vital urban forests that act as the
'Lungs of the City' and a vital home for our precious native wildlife.
In the last 16months, volunteers have done much to reclaim the parks and
forests for the ordinary people of Galway.
Ambitious plans are
presently being jointly developed by council officials, Conservation
Volunteers and local communities to make Terryland Forest Park the
'Phoenix Park' of Galway. Details will be unveiled over the next few
weeks!
Cumann na bhFear (aka Men’s Shed) is actively involved in enhancing public
engagement with Terryland Forest Park in areas such as developing a
walking and cycling trails network.
To support this latter project
and to help in increasing cycling within Galway city the club will host,
commencing at 7pm on Monday October 22nd, a four (weekly) session
course in bike maintenance at their premises located at Unit 1B in Sandy
Road Business Park (near Galway Bay FM).
Tutor is renowned cycling enthusiast Brian MacGabhann.
Brian will give practical advice and demonstrations on topics such as
repairing a flat tyre, cleaning and oiling bike chains, fixing a buckled
wheel and adjusting brakes.
All are welcome to attend.
