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Car Boot Sales Marine Park Annalong
Report by Davy (Wed 07 Dec 2005)
First Car Boot Sale Saturday 9th April car boot sales will be held on the second Saturday of each month until September
Please note car boot sales are now held on Friday evenings from 5pm-7.30pm
2006 Festival of Fish 10-12 August.
Report by Ciara (Wed 07 Dec 2005)
This will be 3 days of fun for all the family. We have big plans for our festival this year!
Activities for the Festival include: health checks, donkey rides, fly fishing, east coast cruises, archery, guided tours, craft fair, Bar BQ, punch and judy show, face painting, pet show, car boot sale, story telling, sea-food demonstrations/tasting, fire work display, music and much much more.
Accommodation is available on site contact: www.cornmillquay.com
02843768269
ACDA offers day trips to local community (8 Aug- Dundonal Ice Bowl, 18 Aug- Folk Park, 8 Sep- Lisburn. Interested!! read on......
Report by Ciara (Wed 07 Dec 2005)
We have been sucessful in our application to the Transport Voucher Scheme for help towards the cost of 3 trips. These trips are offered on a first come basis so if you are interested contact Ciara now (T: 028437 67505 E- annalong.cc@tiscali.co.uk) )to secure a place. The trips are as follows:
9 August Dundonal Ice Bowl (the young ones)
18 August Folk Park, Cultra (Old and Young 50/50) for story exchange!
8 September Shopping Lisburn (for those 50+)
ACDA organises RSPB Workshop for local school children
Report by Ciara (Wed 07 Dec 2005)
On Monday 19 June the local children of Annalong started a learning adventure with the RSPB ‘Aren’t Birds Wonderful Officer’- Lisa Toner.
The new Tourist/Project Officer- Ciara Tiernan organised a day of wildlife education for two local schools ‘Annalong Primary and St. Mary’s Glassdrumman’. In all over 130 local children were provide with information on local birds especially the ‘Black Guillemot’s’
The RSPB officer started her visit with St. Mary’s Primary School. Lisa was very impressed with the amount the children already knew about the local birds, each child had a story to tell about their own experiences with wild birds. In the afternoon she visited Annalong Primary School, Lisa was equally impressed with the children knowledge of wild birds as each child told Lisa about their favourite bird. The children enjoyed playing the RSPB games which provided them with much information on the local birds.
Lisa told the children about a RSPB project in Bangor where a web camera is being used to view Black Guillemots nesting and she explained that these birds can be found at Annalong Harbour.
In between visits Lisa’s met with Allan Kilgore and Ciara Tiernan where Annalong Community Development Association plans for a Black Guillemot project were discussed. The visit by the RSPB is the first step of the Annalong’s Black Guillemot Project which ‘subject to funding’ will involve both schools, the RSPB and Annalong Community Development Association.
Annalong Community Development Associations 2006 AGM
Report by Ciara (Mon 05 Dec 2005)
On Wednesday 3 May Annalong Community Development Association's held its 2006 AGM. With guest speaker Patrick Kelly of ROMAL.
The Chairman Davy McCauley reported on an exciting and successful year. He explained how the association had survived through a ’bad patch’ and was looking forward to the future. In conclusion he thanked the past and present committee members for their support in delivering the various projects.
Davy welcomed the new Tourist/Project Officer- Ciara Tiernan to Annalong Community Development Association who started with the Association on 10 April. Ciara explained that she was looking forward to working with the Association and that she is excited about the future developments in the local area.
Davy explained how the new tenant ’Drumana’ took charge of the Cottages and Hostel Complex in June 2005. He explained how they have changed the place for the better– with guest staying on a more regular basis.
The future projects that Annalong Community Development Association are presently negotiating are: the regeneration of the Costal Path (100% Funding from DARD), organisation of tours within the village (50% Funding from DARD), and the new street furniture (100% Funding from DARD). Projects for the future are the play park and the provision of Angling.
The Treasurer –Allan Kilgore reported a good year of business with the Association remaining solvent with a healthy reserve fund. Allan reported on the great success of the Golf Classic in raising the much needed support funds. Allan further reported positive fundraising from the car boot sale which is held on Friday evenings throughout the summer months. Allan also reported on other successful projects of 2004/5 namely the hanging baskets, Christmas tree and the ‘Festival of Fish.’
Allan expressed his concern that new committee members and directors are required to help further develop the Annalong Area.
If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering their time to Annalong Community Development Association please contact any of the directors or call into our office at Unit 3 Cornmill Quay, Marine Park, Annalong.
Upgrade of Cornmill Quay
Report by Davy (Mon 06 Dec 2004)
Work is on going at Cornmill Quay to help upgrade facilites. The pond has been filled with hardcore as this area was being used as a dumping ground, a toilet, a place to be sick coming from the local bars and bottles were being broken on the boulders. The plan is to plant this area and hope the plants will get peace to grow. The pea gravel at the side of the building is removed and area to be tarmaced.
Golf Classic 29th April 2005
Report by Davy (Sun 05 Dec 2004)
Fri morning 10.00 am golfers hit off in beautifull sunshine, the course was in great condition considering the rain we had on Wednesday night.Twenty five teams entered and all enjoyed a wonderful days golf, a great meal & entertainment at the presentation evening. Before the prize presention the Captain of Kilkeel Golf Club, Mr Michael Fegan thanked A.C.D.A. for bringing the classic to Kilkeel and that he hoped to see us back in the future. The chairman, Davy thanked the Council of Kilkeel Golf Club for the hire of the course and hospitality shown. The chairman announced the winners and the ladies Grace, Elaine, & Janet presented the prizes. The winning teams were - 4th Diamond Pats N/castle 95 points, 3th Paul Haugh Annalong 97 points, 2nd Mourne Rovers Annalong 101 points, 1st Keith Gordon Annalong 104 points. Best female player Kathleen Sloan 38 points, Best male player Mark Guinness 42 points.
Juvenile Fishing Outing with Angling First
Report by Davy (Sat 04 Dec 2004)
Annalong Community Development Association had a very successful juvenile fishing outing to Loughgall Lake on Tuesday 29th March. Seventeen boys aged from eight to seventeen from both sides of the community enjoyed a great days fishing and evening meal in the Famous Grouse Restaurant which was hosted by Mark McGivern and Angling First. Mark is doing a wonderful job for the youth in N. Ireland taking them fishing and issuing Licences and Permits free for most waters in the Provence. More kids from Annalong, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint are inquiring about the next outing.
Multi Purpose Room
Report by Davy (Sat 04 Dec 2004)
We have recently furbished a unit at Cornmill Quay for use by the community to hold meetings and different classes i.e. yoga, line dancing, teenage discos, kids clubs etc. If you would like to hold a class please contact me on 07739631013
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