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“Pocket Park” opens on 1798 Street

Posted on by Wexford Tidy Towns

pocketpark A beautifully designed new landscaped “garden” on Wexford’s 1798 Street has its official opening on Thursday, April 25 at 11.30am. The project, a collaborative effort involving Wexford Tidy Towns and Wexford Borough Council, transforms what was a very unloved space into something altogether different. Two spaces, on either side of the road, have been transformed, in a simple but effective way, with meandering pathways, carefully stocked flower-beds, shrubs, trees and wall trellises. Attractive seating will be installed shortly. The designers have given a serious nod to biodiversity in the choice of plants and the decision to leave wild strips along walls. The birds, bees and butterflies will be happy here! Overall, this is a clever use of a relatively small area. The hope is that this oasis of calm will be embraced by the local community and become a place to meet, chat and simply relax.

Posted in Biodiversity, Events, Tidy Towns Competition, Tidy Towns News

Double-header: Waste Prevention and Invasive Species

Posted on by Wexford Tidy Towns

We are delighted to present a lecture/workshop on the themes of waste prevention and invasive species at Wexford Library on Thursday next (May 2) at 7pm. The speakers are Brídin Mulhall and John Michael O’Mahony of An Taisce.

Brídin presents a Waste Prevention Workshop looking at raising awareness of waste and litter, its causes and consequences and how to deal with it. John Michael presents a seminar on Invasive Species. He looks at how to use information collected about Invasive Species in an area to map that area. Invasive species are a growing problem in communities as some species are aggressively acquiring land and taking over areas.

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Posted in Events

Invitation to Fettit’s Lane Public Art Project, Thurs. 7th March 2013

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departuresevent Wexford Tidy Towns would like to cordially invite you to the opening of “Departures”, a Public Art Project presented by 3rd Year Fine Art, Wexford Campus, IT Carlow. The artists will be transforming the Fettit’s Lane environment, which has been highlighted as a ‘blackspot’ in previous years’ Tidy Towns adjudication reports, using street and wall art.

The theme being used is “Departures” – a topical subject in times when so many are emigrating – using migrating birds extensively in the project to instill a sense of hopefulness for the return of our emigrants.

The project is sponsored by Westgate Design, Centenary Stores, Marlowe Cleaners, Salon Diva, Sharky’s, Hynes’ Jewellers and Green Acres. See the images below for more details.

The official opening of the Project will be at 7pm on Thursday 7th March in Fettit’s Lane, all are welcome to attend.

Posted in Events