Monday 9 January 2017

'Friends of' goes Borough wide

The ‘Friends Of’ Bashfordsland Wood & Oakfield Glen have been meeting each month since September 2015 to carry out practical tasks in their local woodland, last month they collected materials from the wood and made festive wreaths.  



The ‘Friends Of’ volunteer programme has proven so popular in Carrickfergus that Mid and East Antrim Borough Council will be extending the programme to Larne and Ballymena sites this year.

Voluntary work can be inspiring and rewarding – a real learning experience. You can develop new practical skills, meet new people and learn about your local environment. Volunteering can help you gain confidence and self-esteem and can also have health benefits as you are being active outdoors. You can really make a difference to your local green space by protecting it and improving it for the benefit of the local wildlife and community.  Volunteering provides opportunities to enhance your CV and is highly commended by employers and of course, it can be great fun.  Why not get involved in 2017?

The Friends of Bashfordsland Wood & Oakfield Glen will continue to meet on the second Saturday of each month in 2017.  

Details of the new ‘Friends of’ programmes can be found below:

Friends of Ecos Nature Park
Meeting at Ecos Centre, 10am (to 12noon) on:
Saturday 21st January
Saturday 18th February
Saturday 18th March


Friends of Larne Town Park
Meeting at Bankheads Lane, 2pm (to 4pm) on:
Saturday 21st January
Saturday 18th February
Saturday 18th March


Friends of Carnfunnock Country Park
Meeting at the visitor centre 10am (to 1pm) on:
Saturday 28th January
Saturday 25th February
Saturday 25th March



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