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NIEA Update January 2012The NHGP is expected to open again in late spring 2012 with a closing date in August for projects wishing to commence from April 2013. There will continue to be reduced opening hours at some NIEA properties as a result of budget reductions. See NIEA's website for details. The public ... Read more >


Workshops to feed into the new 10 year Action Plan for Outdoor RecreationAs part of the implementation of “Sport Matters”, Sport Northern Ireland in partnership with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure Inland Waterways Branch and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board have been working to develop a new 10 year Outdoor ... Read more >


2012 Water Environment Community Awards open for entriesThe Northern Ireland Environment Agency has launched the 2012 Water Environment Community Awards . These awards are open to any individuals and groups who have a project that will help protect and improve their local water environment. Deadline for applications is 31 January 2012. Nine awards of ... Read more >


The Calvert Trust recently delivered an inspirational training workshop to 19 outdoor activity providers from across Northern Ireland. The purpose of the ‘Tools and Techniques for Disability Inclusion’ workshop was to provide outdoor activity providers with the skills and knowledge for working with ... Read more >


We are delighted to announce that last night Lagan Partnership approved funding of approximately £166,000 for the development of 10km of X-Country mountain bike and jump trails in Barnett's Demesne/Mary Peters. This funding, which has been granted through the Rural Development Programme will bolster ... Read more >


On Saturday 28 th October the Craigbane Ramblers and Adventure Group, a daring group of young disadvantaged adults held on tight while taking part in a tyrolean traverse in Learmount Forest, Claudy facilitated by outdoor provider Life ( www.onegreatadventure.com ). The activity itself is a way of getting ... Read more >


As part of the Venture Outdoors – Creating Healthy Communities programme, local community groups Derry Bytes, Derry Chinese Welfare Association and Spectrum 13 have each taken part in a series of exciting outdoor activities sessions throughout Northern Ireland. Some of these adventure activities ... Read more >


Countryside Recreation Northern Ireland (CRNI) is taking the opportunity to canvass for new Directors to its Board, whose term will begin at its AGM in mid November. Applications are therefore sought from those with an interest in outdoor recreation and particularly from those who have a background or expertise ... Read more >


On Saturday 8 th October the Ballymena friendship Club’s youth group, reached new heights on the indoor climbing wall at Tollymore National Mountain Centre, facilitated by Ardclinis Outdoor Adventure ( http://www.ardclinis.com ). Over the last number of weeks the group were also provided with the ... Read more >


The Natural Heritage Grant programme (NHGP) for 2011 closed on 12th of August. Grant applications are currently being assessed. The NHGP is expected to open again in late spring 2012 with a closing date in August for projects wishing to commence from April 2013 The Wildlife (NI) Order 1985 was amended by ... Read more >
