Karen Healy's Posts - Transition Derry2024-03-29T15:18:26ZKaren Healyhttp://transitionderry.ning.com/profile/KarenHealyhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1960798904?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://transitionderry.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2yrhwq3ky7xmz&xn_auth=noWonderful Wildlife Day - Last chance to enjoy the outdoors before the hols end!tag:transitionderry.ning.com,2011-08-19:2613445:BlogPost:123222011-08-19T13:56:04.000ZKaren Healyhttp://transitionderry.ning.com/profile/KarenHealy
<p align="center"><b><font color="red" face="Arial Black" size="5">WONDERFUL WILDLIFE DAY</font></b></p>
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<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><font face="Gill Sans MT" size="4">Come along to Creggan Country Park on <font color="blue">Wednesday 31<sup>st</sup> August</font> and take part in a fun filled day dedicated to local wildlife!…</font></b></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><font face="Gill Sans MT" size="4">Come along to Creggan Country Park on <font color="blue">Wednesday 31<sup>st</sup> August</font> and take part in a fun filled day dedicated to local wildlife!</font></b></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3">Creggan Country Park will be host to a fun filled family day (and night!) focusing on wildlife so you <b>get the most out of the last day of the summer holidays!</b></font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3"><br/>Learn more about local wildlife from various environmental groups including <b>Derry City Council's Biodiversity and Recycling officers</b>,</font></span> <span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">NI Bat Group</font></b><font face="Arial">, <b>Groundwork NI</b> and <b>RSPB.</b></font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Volunteer Now</font></b> <font face="Arial">will also be on hand to provide information to visitors on volunteering opportunities throughout the North West.</font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3"><br/>From <b><font color="blue">12noon – 4pm</font></b> visitors can take part in environment games, guided walks, wildlife treasure hunt, planting activities, butterfly, moth and wildflower guides and children’s composting workshop.</font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Face painters and balloon modellers</font></b> <font face="Arial">will also be there to add to the fun! </font></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3"> </font></span><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3">Families can also experience the new Heritage trail at Creggan Country Park, a treasure hunt style walking route complete with picnic areas and willow domes which provides the perfect setting for enjoying lunch in the great outdoors. Bring along your own waste free picnic, with the chance of learning about reducing and recycling your waste.<br/><br/></font></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial">The fun doesn't end there! From <b><font color="blue">9.30pm-11pm</font></b>, take part in a <b>bat walk</b> and explore nocturnal wildlife at Creggan Country Park with the NI Bat Group. Advanced booking is essential for the evening event.</font> </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3">Creggan Country Park provides an ideal location for families to get up close to wildlife as it is host to buzzards, hedgehogs, bats, foxes, butterflies and moths.</font></span></p>
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<span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3">Wonderful Wildlife Day is a joint partnership event funded by Derry City Council’s Greencare programme and Volunteer Now</font></span><p></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><font face="Arial" size="3">To book a place for the bat walk contact Karen Healy on <b>028 71363 133</b> or email <a href="mailto:Karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com">Karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com</a></font></span></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2"> </font></p>Creggan Country Park News - July 2011tag:transitionderry.ning.com,2011-07-12:2613445:BlogPost:106242011-07-12T08:30:00.000ZKaren Healyhttp://transitionderry.ning.com/profile/KarenHealy
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<p align="center">Celebrate the arrival of the summer holidays by taking part in some fun outdoor activities!</p>
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<p align="center">Celebrate the arrival of the summer holidays by taking part in some fun outdoor activities!</p>
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<p class="shape">Canoe Fun Session (1 hour): <b>£9 per person</b></p>
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<p class="shape">Canoe Fun Session (2 hours): <b>£15 per person</b></p>
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<p class="shape"><span class="font-size-3" style="color: #0000ff;"><b>‘Don’t bin it Bling it’ event at Creggan Country Park!</b></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="shape"><b>Have you ever looked into a wardrobe full of clothes and found yourself saying ‘I have nothing to wear?’</b></p>
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<p class="shape">The ‘Don’t bin it Bling it’ is a new project funded by Derry City Council that aims to promote a different kind of recycling and provides an opportunity for participants to learn new craft skills. Learn how to alter clothing; transform jeans into shorts or create a new top from a dress you no longer wear! Fans of Gok Wan will not want to miss this event!</p>
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<p class="shape">The project promotes Derry City Council’s successful recycling campaign. Recycling is essentially making something old into something new and generates a host of environmental, economic and social benefits. ‘Don’t bin it Bling it’ will encourage people to reuse old clothes by transforming items into on trend fashion!</p>
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<p class="shape">The first of the unique workshops will take place at Creggan Country Park this summer:</p>
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<p align="center" class="shape"><b>Thursday 21<sup>st</sup> July 2011</b></p>
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<p class="shape">Participants are advised to bring along 3 items of clothing they would like to transform</p>
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<p align="center" class="shape"><b>ADVANCED BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 15</b></p>
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<p class="shape">To book contact our Environmental Officer on 028 71363 133 or email <a href="mailto:Karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com">Karen.healy@creggancountrypark.com</a></p>
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<p class="shape">The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and all wildlife. To promote their work, the RSPB have organised a family fun day at Creggan Country Park on</p>
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<p align="center" class="shape"><b>Sunday 24<sup>th</sup> July 2011</b> from <b>11am – 4pm.</b></p>
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<p class="shape">Come along Come and enjoy an educational stroll around Creggan Country Park, learn more about local wildlife and take part in a nature trail treasure hunt.</p>
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<p class="shape">Activities and challenges for all ages – with nature themed prizes to be won</p>
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<p align="center" class="shape">Everyone welcome</p>
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<p class="shape">The Northern Ireland Bat group is appealing to cat owners to keep a close eye on their pets this summer.</p>
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<p class="Default">Millions of families enjoy the companionship and affection of their pet cats. Only when these loveable feline friends bring in a damaged bird or bat as an offering are we reminded that they are natural predators. A survey carried out by the Mammal Society suggests that cats could be killing 275 million creatures a year, including a large number of bats. People might wonder how this is possible as cats can’t fly! When insects are flying low or crawling in long grass, bats may come down to ground level to feed and so will be easy prey for cats and they may also hear bats chattering before they emerge from their roost at dusk, and lie in wait. During late July and August in particular the young are still far from perfecting their flying techniques and fall easy prey to a prowling cat. Cat owners can help this summer by following these actions:</p>
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<li>Cats do not need to stay out all night. Bring your cat in half an hour before sunset so that bats can emerge undisturbed.</li>
<li>If your cat doesn’t take kindly to this, bring it in half an hour before sunset for at least an hour. Feed it or give it a treat.</li>
<li>If you find it difficult to keep your cat in at night throughout the summer, do try to do it at least from mid June until the end of August. This is when bats are rearing their young.</li>
<li>If your cat has already brought in a bat it is possible that it has found a roost, and may return to it night after night. Then it is essential to keep the cat in all night</li>
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<p class="Default"><span>At this time of year, people may also come across grounded bats which are likely to be very young or injured. The public are advised to only handle the bat if essential; as with any wild animal use thick gloves. Place the bat in a box and contact your local bat worker immediately. For more information on bats, to request a bat talk or survey for your community group/school or to report grounded bats please call</span></p>
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<p>Creggan Country Park’s <strong>Heritage Trail</strong> provides the perfect summer family activity. Explore the history, culture, wildlife and industrial heritage of our 100-acre site and take a walk around the conservation area and middle lake. Free Maps and activity sheets are available from our Environmental Officer.</p>
Willow domes and picnic areas are now available so that visitors can enjoy lunch outdoors whilst admiring the fantastic views of the city and Lough Foyle. . Guided tours are available for schools and youth groups. <b>Advanced booking essential</b>. Contact us on <b>028 71363 133 or email <a href="mailto:info@creggancountrypark.com">info@creggancountrypark.com</a></b><br/>
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<p align="center">After a long summer walk around the new heritage trail why not treat yourself to a delicious healthy lunch in the café</p>
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<p align="center">Choose from a selection of salads, pasta and baked potatoes</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ffffff;">ntact your local bat worker immAdult ediately. For more information on bats, to request a bat talk or survey for your community group/school or to report grounded bats please call 028 71363 133</span></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">Come along to Creggan Country Park on Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May from 11am - 4pm and take part in the Ladybird Nature Trail with the RSPB.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">It’s the perfect time of year to get outdoors for some fresh air and explore nature on your doorstep. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) now have a North West representative to help raise awareness on local bird…</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">Come along to Creggan Country Park on Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May from 11am - 4pm and take part in the Ladybird Nature Trail with the RSPB.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">It’s the perfect time of year to get outdoors for some fresh air and explore nature on your doorstep. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) now have a North West representative to help raise awareness on local bird populations, recruit volunteers and take part in events across the City. </font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">The first North West RSPB event of 2011 will take place at Creggan Country Park on <b>Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May from 11am – 4pm.</b> Creggan Country Park provides an ideal location for families to get up close to wildlife including buzzards, ravens, sparrow hawks and little grebe to name but a few. Families can experience the new Heritage trail - a treasure hunt style walking route complete with picnic areas and willow domes which provides the perfect setting for enjoying lunch in the great outdoors. Visitors will also take part in a guided nature trail around Creggan Country Park, quizzes and craft activities, learn more about local birds and be in with a chance to win prizes!</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">Karen Healy, Environmental Officer at Creggan Country Park said “We are delighted to work with the RSPB to raise awareness on local bird populations and give families a chance to get up close to nature.”</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial" size="2">For more information on the event or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the RSPB, contact <b>Colin Graham</b> on</font> <b><font face="Arial" size="2">028 9049 1547.</font></b></p>
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<div align="center">The search for the new green business idea is about to get under way with the launch of the <strong>Green Creativity Awards</strong> at Creggan Country Park</div>
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<div align="center">The search for the new green business idea is about to get under way with the launch of the <strong>Green Creativity Awards</strong> at Creggan Country Park</div>
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<div align="center"><b>SAVE THE DATE:</b></div>
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<div align="center"><font color="#FF0000"><b>Thursday 24th March 2011 @</b></font> <font color="#FF0000"><b>10.30am</b></font></div>
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<div align="center">For more information contact the Enterprising Derry Team on 028 71365 151 or email</div>
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