An Taisce and Alupro Ireland are holding a ‘Love Where you Live’ photo competition with closing date June 30th. For details see http://www.lovewhereyoulive.ie/. If you have a photo that shows how much you love where you live, why not send it in? Separate categories for under 18s, over 18s and schools.
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Clane Tidy Towns 2011 – kick-off April 16th
Having tackled various ceanup projects over the winter, and with the successful Clane Spring Clean event on April 2nd, Clane Tidy Towns are now looking forward to launching their 2011 activities in earnest on April 16th.
All are welcome to join in. Plans include preparing the street flower tubs and the approach signage for summer planting. The group will gather by the Stream park across from the Abbey on Saturday April 16th at 10AM – all equipment will be provided – we hope to see you there!
Spring Clean 2011 – thank you!
On Saturday April 2nd Clane Tidy Towns held the annual Spring Clean for Clane, armed with a National Spring Clean kit from An Taisce, and the support of Kildare County Council and Clane Community Council. With some volunteers getting a head start earlier in the week, by the end of the day a substantial mound of rubbish had been cleared from our approach roads, country lanes, Liffey-side park, streams and rivers.
Some of the rubbish gathered during Clane Spring Clean 2011
The weather was kind, fresh air was enjoyed, and friendships were made and renewed. There were some surprises on the day too, including close encounters with some lobster-like animals – White-Clawed Crayfish – in the River Liffey!
Although two tonnes of general material had to be collected by Kildare County Council and sent to landfill, this year a substantial amount of the rubbish collected was metal and was segragated and is being sent to a scrap metal merchant. Similarly, the timber reclaimed has been kept for recycling.
Congratulations to all the volunteers who helped make Clane Spring Clean 2011 a success, and thanks to Cllr. Pádraig McEvoy for arranging the support and his hands-on help on the day.
Some more of the rubbish gathered during Clane Spring Clean 2011
Please help us keep Clane beautiful, and report any dumping you may observe to the local Gardaí or the Kildare County Council litter warden.
If you have some time during the week and would like to help Clane look its best this summer, why not come out and lend a hand with Clane Tidy Towns. They are kicking off their 2011 programme with a cleanup on Saturday April 16th, meeting at 10:00 AM at the Stream Park outside the Abbey. All are very welcome.
Give Clane a Spring Clean this Saturday
The daffodils are in flower and the trees beginning to bud: it’s time to give Clane a Spring clean. This Saturday April 2nd at 10:00 AM everyone is invited to gather where the Capdoo Road meets the Kilcock Road to help and play their part. Clane Tidy Towns and Community Council will organise small teams to go out and tackle key spots in and around the town. Our thanks to An Taisce and Kildare County Council for supporting this event.
Clane 2nd in Kildare Co. Council Tidy Towns awards
Clane Tidy Towns was delighted to be awarded second prize by Kildare County Council in the Clane Electoral Area Tidy Towns competition. At the recent awards night in Aras Cill Dara the committee received a generous prize that will be put towards our Tidy Towns efforts in 2011.
Thanks to all in Clane who contributed to our Tidy Towns efforts in 2010 – and here’s to a wonderful 2011.
Clane Community Awards – and the winners are…
On Monday 18th October Clane Tidy Towns and Clane Community Council held their annual awards night in Manzor’s, Clane. It was a packed night, with some of our leading young sports men and women recognised, and the winners of the Clane Tidy Estates competition, Best Presented Premises, and Clane Person of the Year were all announced… Continue reading
Awards night – October 18th 2010
Clane Tidy Towns and Clane Community Council are delighted to announce that the annual awards night will be held this year in Manzors Pub at 8:30pm on Monday October 18th.
Tidy-Towns – the results are out!
We are delighted to see the national Tidy Towns competition results are out, and that Clane has built on its recent successes, increasing its score by a further 2 points from 261 to 263. The Tidy Town Committee would like to thank everyone who helped contribute to our campaign in 2010. Some of the businesses, schools, estates, groups and individuals who have contributed have been specifically acknowledged by the adjudicator. Read on for all the details…
Spraoi 2010
Look out for the Clane Community Council stand at Spraoi 2010. Find out more about Clane Person of the Year, the work of the various subcommittees, Clane Tidy Towns, our Heritage, and more. Following the success of last year we are holding another free quiz, but with a twist. It’s on Sunday September 12th starting 1:30 pm in the Church car park off Main Street. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Wild About Clane Photo Competition
In 2009 Clane Tidy Towns ran a “Wild About Clane” photo competition. The independent judges have met and after considerable deliberations the results are in…Clane Tidy Towns are delighted to announce that the winners of the recent photo competition are Aine O’Neill, Rua Rogan and Jessica Doran for the younger entries and Barbra Hackett, Ger Perdisatt and Matt Hayes among the adults…