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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