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Above are drawings of
proposed works to carried out on the
Dick Joynt Memorial Garden.
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Just a reminder that the Tidy
Towns entry for 2012 has now been posted. The adjudicators will judge the village
and approach roads throughout the month of June and early July. Our 2012
application relies on the support of the community to take pride in their local
environment and to take action against litter and waste.
Bree Community Tidy Towns are now
registered with the Green Home Scheme (An Taisce) please help us increase our waste
minimisation score in the 2012 competition by joining the programme.
The adjudicators will take note of
the number of households who take part in the survey and award points to the Bree entry
accordingly. Bree Community Tidy Towns is an organisation committed to
raising awareness of how precious our natural environment is, and realising what we can
achieve when we work together. It is about building community spirit and sharing a sense
of pride and respect for our natural environs. The village car park is planted with Lime Trees and the
boundary wall is softened with ivy. The village footpaths from the Community Centre
to Carrickmacogue Housing Estate provide safe passage for both young and old. The
Hartcaste seats on the village greens provide an oasis to relax and enjoy the moment!
The entrance to the Community Centre has been planted with native beech hedging.
Environmental awareness is a vital part of our village plan and we are developing a
wildlife area. A
derelict old stone building (old band room, Bree lane) is being dismantled and recycled to
build a stone wall and entrance for a wildlife garden. This sanctuary will provide cover
for plants, insects, birds and native wildflowers. It will also educate us about the
concept of biodiversity and how it can be protected in our community. A
sensory area is being developed in the Dick Joynt Memorial Garden in the centre of the
village. The garden will include a stone water feature, sculpture, a living
willow chair, bamboos, herbs and perfumed plants. Volunteers have worked on many projects
not readily visible such as the opening up of the walkway from Carrig to Bree Hill and
Craan, the clearing of the debris at the bridge linking Bree and Davidstown parishes at
Wilton. Category
Maximum
Mark Mark
Awarded in 2011 Click here for Tidy
Town Report 2011 Back to top of Page
planting can be seen on the south approach road to the village and the entrance to
Knockduff lined with Malus Crab Apple Trees. The village green areas have Silver Birch,
Acers, Maples and Cherry Trees under planted with spring bulbs.
Overall
Development Approach
50
36
The Built
Environment
50
38
Landscaping
50
40
Wildlife and Natural
Amenities
50
29
Litter Control
50
35
Waste Minimisation
20
7
Tidiness
30
19
Residential Areas
40
29
Roads, Streets and back areas
50
33
General Impression
10
8
Total Mark
400
274