Dear All
Click on the link below to read the press release:
http://www.knockairport.com/news.asp?ID=238&dbtype=News
Friday, February 29, 2008
www.myirishlodge.com.
Hello
My name is Peadar Mitchell and I am a film maker from Co. Leitrim.
During this tourist season, I will be making short promotional videos for people with accommodation for tourists. The way it works is that I will come to your establishment and film the services that you offer; accommodation, food, hospitality etc. but also I will film the type of services that the tourist can expect in your area; be it fishing, golfing, water sports, scenery, hill walking, shopping etc.
This film will then be posted on the internet via http://www.myirishlodge.com/.
To watch a two minute promotional video, just click www.myirishlodge.com/peadar.html For more information, you can contact me at peadarmitchell@hotmail.comor by phone at 087 6140955
Thank You, Peadar Mitchell
My name is Peadar Mitchell and I am a film maker from Co. Leitrim.
During this tourist season, I will be making short promotional videos for people with accommodation for tourists. The way it works is that I will come to your establishment and film the services that you offer; accommodation, food, hospitality etc. but also I will film the type of services that the tourist can expect in your area; be it fishing, golfing, water sports, scenery, hill walking, shopping etc.
This film will then be posted on the internet via http://www.myirishlodge.com/.
To watch a two minute promotional video, just click www.myirishlodge.com/peadar.html For more information, you can contact me at peadarmitchell@hotmail.comor by phone at 087 6140955
Thank You, Peadar Mitchell
Monday, February 25, 2008
Fermanagh Environmental Festival
In April 2006 the first Fermanagh Environmental Festival was held in the grounds of the Enniskillen Lakeland Forum and the event was an outstanding success in attracting over 2,500 people to the 2-day festival.
Over 40 individuals and organisations provided presentations / demonstrations on environmental subjects such as earth education, waste management, renewable energy, organic living, river ecology, habitats & species, fair trade, food miles, alternative technology, biodiversity and countryside management etc.
It is proposed to hold a similar Festival in May 2008 and the purpose of this letter is to invite your participation.
The Project Committee is keen that exhibitors will provide vibrant, practical examples / demonstrations of their involvement with the environment and where possible offer the public the opportunity to participate in their own particular field / activity.
Contact kcda@btconnect.com
or John Houston
Project Manager
Killesher Community Development Association
Larganess Centre
Tully
Florencecourt
Co Fermanagh
BT92 1FN
Fermanagh Community Environmental Awareness Programme
Funded through the European Union Programme for Building Sustainable Prosperity, Fermanagh District Council, Fermanagh Trust and DoE (NI) Environment & Heritage Service.
Over 40 individuals and organisations provided presentations / demonstrations on environmental subjects such as earth education, waste management, renewable energy, organic living, river ecology, habitats & species, fair trade, food miles, alternative technology, biodiversity and countryside management etc.
It is proposed to hold a similar Festival in May 2008 and the purpose of this letter is to invite your participation.
The Project Committee is keen that exhibitors will provide vibrant, practical examples / demonstrations of their involvement with the environment and where possible offer the public the opportunity to participate in their own particular field / activity.
Contact kcda@btconnect.com
or John Houston
Project Manager
Killesher Community Development Association
Larganess Centre
Tully
Florencecourt
Co Fermanagh
BT92 1FN
Fermanagh Community Environmental Awareness Programme
Funded through the European Union Programme for Building Sustainable Prosperity, Fermanagh District Council, Fermanagh Trust and DoE (NI) Environment & Heritage Service.
Training Courses for Creative Industries in North West Ireland
Last minute training opportunities for creative industries in the north west.There are two courses: one on Media & PR (starting 6 March) in Sligo, one on Marketing & Management (starting 20 February) in Leitrim – These courses are being offered as part of the SOURCE: developing rural creativity programme.
The contact for further details, information & booking is:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk
Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
The contact for further details, information & booking is:
Email: info@greenhat.org.uk
Phone: 028 / 048 677 23766 or +44(0) 7710 672502
Potato Day at The Organic Centre with Minister Trevor Sargent
16th March 2008, 11am -5pm
The 10th annual potato day held at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim on Sunday 16th of March, which kicks off the season at the centre, will have an international dimension this year with 2008 being the International Year of the Potato.
Potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure. Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control and conduct a planting session using the lazy bed method (coping). The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes and the Eco-Shop will sell a selection of organic seed potatoes.
Trevor Sargent from the Green Party and Minister for Food and Horticulture will address visitors on the day. He has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools.Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The Potato Day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and also presents the perfect opportunity to unearth the good things about the humble spud that we might have forgotten.Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and also contain some protein, little or no fat, are a good source of potassium and contribute a significant amount of vitamin C.
In a world increasingly concerned with carbon footprints and the effects of global warming it is important to re-discover the potato, which can produce nutritious food, on less land, than any other major crop. So let’s get back to our roots and grow them or buy locally.
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
The 10th annual potato day held at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim on Sunday 16th of March, which kicks off the season at the centre, will have an international dimension this year with 2008 being the International Year of the Potato.
Potato collector Dave Langford, a member of the UN ad-hoc steering committee for the international year of the potato, will display more then 100 varieties of potatoes, from the common ones to the obscure. Gardeners from the centre will give growing tips and advice on blight control and conduct a planting session using the lazy bed method (coping). The Grass Roof Café will offer potato dishes and the Eco-Shop will sell a selection of organic seed potatoes.
Trevor Sargent from the Green Party and Minister for Food and Horticulture will address visitors on the day. He has just launched the ‘Meet the Spuds!’ Potato Growing Challenge for Primary Schools.Pupils are being challenged to sow the seed potatoes in February and harvest their crop in June. Speaking at the launch Mr. Sargent said, “It is vital for food security in Ireland and worldwide that more people become involved in growing their own food. The skills to grow potatoes and other nutritional food are an important part of a rounded education. I also hope more young people will think about agriculture as a career as more schools grow more food.”
The Potato Day will raise awareness of the importance of the potato and also presents the perfect opportunity to unearth the good things about the humble spud that we might have forgotten.Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and also contain some protein, little or no fat, are a good source of potassium and contribute a significant amount of vitamin C.
In a world increasingly concerned with carbon footprints and the effects of global warming it is important to re-discover the potato, which can produce nutritious food, on less land, than any other major crop. So let’s get back to our roots and grow them or buy locally.
For more information on Potato Day and a full programme call 071-9854338, e-mail: info@theorganiccentre.ie, website: www.theorganiccentre.ie
Friday, February 15, 2008
greenbox photography competition: another medal winner
This picture, taken by Dickon Whitehead, received the bronze medal. It's very clear, striking and strong: it does exactly what it says on the tin.
No, it's not a projection of Ayres Rock 2025 in global warming, its Aroo mountain.
Perfectly seasonal, taken at the right time of the day to really bring out the brightness of the sky, there isn't a lot more that can be said about this picture - it speaks for itself.
Dickon can be contacted at 087 2359879 or dickon@eircom.net
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Two events of interest to the Network
Just a short update on what’s happening
There are two events coming up which may be of interest to you. The first is an invitation to the Business Women’s Network Green business evening at the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick 4-7pm in the evening, Thursday February 28th (Event1),
(Unfortunately gentlemen this is only for the ladies in the network)
Whilst it seems a long way to go for an event, it will be worth while if you have a business and want to get the word out about it in Northern Ireland .Many women are the decision makers when it comes to holidays and if you have little or no trade from Northern Ireland well this is your chance to come and meet women from all over the North.
This year our annual expert speakers day (Event2) will be held at the Blacklion Golf Club on Tuesday March the 4th from 9.00am to 4.00pm . This is a great event, free for network members and full of useful information , don’t miss it . It is, as usual an excellent chance to network or bring along your stall with products which you can sell to others on the day.
So mark these dates in your diaries now
More Information about Event 1
The Business Women’s Network in Northern Ireland in partnership with the NIE and the Greenbox are running a joint event on the 28th of February 2008
The venue is the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick.
The time will be from 4-7 with registration from 4.00-4.25
The theme for the evening will be Green Business and demystifying the idea of being green in business
The Keynote speaker is Jenny Bristowe
The Format for the evening will be something like this
4.00-4.15 Registration with tea and coffee
4.15-4.20 There will be welcome and introductions
4.20-4.50 Jenny Bristowe –So what does green business have to do with me?
4.50-5.10 measuring your carbon footprint
5.10-5.25 NIE Top tips
5.25-5.40 The Greenbox – What is ecotourism
5.40-6.00 Q&A
There is a small charge of £25.00 for network members this is a subsidised rate, please let me know if you are thinking about going
More Information about Event 2
Our Annual Expert Speakers Day
At the moment our list of speakers is unconfirmed the day will be something like what I have set out below
Tuesday March 4th 9.00 to 4.00 ish at the Blacklion Golf Club
9.00-9.30 Sign in
9.30 - 10.15 Tourism Ireland or NITB(unconfirmed)
What we are doing for your business in the North West
10.15-11.00 Failte Ireland(unconfirmed)
The Importance of networks for funding
11.00-11.30 Tea and Coffee
11.30-12.15 Stephen Hall
Story telling and ecotourism a useful addition
12.15-1.00 Lorraine Grainger
The importance of FAM trips for the small provider
1-2.00 Lunch
2.00-2.30 Source 2 Source
Using ethically sourced resources, know what you are buying.
2.30-3.00 Bryony Flanagan from Greenhat.org.uk
Innovation Creativity and Change for your ecotourism business
3.15-4.00 Grainne O Malley
You your finances and your small tourism business
4.00-4.30 Questions and Answers
There are two events coming up which may be of interest to you. The first is an invitation to the Business Women’s Network Green business evening at the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick 4-7pm in the evening, Thursday February 28th (Event1),
(Unfortunately gentlemen this is only for the ladies in the network)
Whilst it seems a long way to go for an event, it will be worth while if you have a business and want to get the word out about it in Northern Ireland .Many women are the decision makers when it comes to holidays and if you have little or no trade from Northern Ireland well this is your chance to come and meet women from all over the North.
This year our annual expert speakers day (Event2) will be held at the Blacklion Golf Club on Tuesday March the 4th from 9.00am to 4.00pm . This is a great event, free for network members and full of useful information , don’t miss it . It is, as usual an excellent chance to network or bring along your stall with products which you can sell to others on the day.
So mark these dates in your diaries now
More Information about Event 1
The Business Women’s Network in Northern Ireland in partnership with the NIE and the Greenbox are running a joint event on the 28th of February 2008
The venue is the Hilton Hotel Templepatrick.
The time will be from 4-7 with registration from 4.00-4.25
The theme for the evening will be Green Business and demystifying the idea of being green in business
The Keynote speaker is Jenny Bristowe
The Format for the evening will be something like this
4.00-4.15 Registration with tea and coffee
4.15-4.20 There will be welcome and introductions
4.20-4.50 Jenny Bristowe –So what does green business have to do with me?
4.50-5.10 measuring your carbon footprint
5.10-5.25 NIE Top tips
5.25-5.40 The Greenbox – What is ecotourism
5.40-6.00 Q&A
There is a small charge of £25.00 for network members this is a subsidised rate, please let me know if you are thinking about going
More Information about Event 2
Our Annual Expert Speakers Day
At the moment our list of speakers is unconfirmed the day will be something like what I have set out below
Tuesday March 4th 9.00 to 4.00 ish at the Blacklion Golf Club
9.00-9.30 Sign in
9.30 - 10.15 Tourism Ireland or NITB(unconfirmed)
What we are doing for your business in the North West
10.15-11.00 Failte Ireland(unconfirmed)
The Importance of networks for funding
11.00-11.30 Tea and Coffee
11.30-12.15 Stephen Hall
Story telling and ecotourism a useful addition
12.15-1.00 Lorraine Grainger
The importance of FAM trips for the small provider
1-2.00 Lunch
2.00-2.30 Source 2 Source
Using ethically sourced resources, know what you are buying.
2.30-3.00 Bryony Flanagan from Greenhat.org.uk
Innovation Creativity and Change for your ecotourism business
3.15-4.00 Grainne O Malley
You your finances and your small tourism business
4.00-4.30 Questions and Answers
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