News

Walk to Work Week

26 April 2010

Walk to Work Week

On Monday 26 April Business in the Community, in partnership with Connswater Shopping Centre and East Belfast Partnership, encouraged local business employees and residents to get out and about along part of the proposed Connswater Community Greenway route for a healthy lunchtime walk.

Wildflower Planting in Victoria Park

27 March 2010

Wildflower Planting in Victoria Park

Connswater Community Greenway, Conservation Volunteers and a team of volunteers from the local community recently participated in the planting of wildflowers in Victoria Park. 

Organic Gardening for Beginners

13 February 2010

Organic GardeningIn the finest tradition of previous CCG events we had clear blue skies and sunshine for the event which attracted 14 local residents to Conservation Volunteers (CVNI) Organic Community Allotment in Carrickfergus. CVNI have been running this allotment for approximately one year in partnership with two Carrickfergus based community groups.

Local Volunteers Take Part in Community Garden Makeover

6 February 2010

Garden MakeoverA walled garden at the Victoria Day Centre has received a makeover that TV’s ‘60 minute’ team would be proud of.

And it is all thanks to a combined effort by a host of local community groups.

Stakeholder Forum February 2010

5 February 2010

Stakeholder Forum

The latest CCG Stakeholder Forum was held at Connswater Community Centre on Friday 5th February with approximately 53 people in attendance. 

An update on the project was given by Sean Brannigan, Community Engagement Officer, in which issues such as land assembly, design and ongoing community engagement activities were discussed.