Private eye spotted in Lurgan Park

On Tuesday 11^th May the Private Eye walking club, supported by the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) gathered with anticipation in Lurgan Park to take part in an interpretation tour facilitated by ‘About Ulster’ walking guide, Martin Bradley. Martin himself leads interpretation tours to provide an appreciation of the geology, archaeology and ecology of the landscape.

The activity itself offered a different twist on ‘just going for a walk’ for all involved. The group learnt more about the plants and trees in Northern Ireland's largest and most beautiful urban park. The Private Eye club is primarily for the visually impaired meaning it was a great opportunity for them to enjoy the smells and texture of the flora and fauna in the park and learn more of the origin of the various trees.

The Private Eye walking group is 1 of 40 groups across Northern Ireland receiving these taster sessions which have been put in place by the Venture Outdoors - Creating Healthy Communities project with the aim of helping those from disabled, minority ethnic and disadvantaged communities all over Northern Ireland access the outdoors, encouraging them to take part in outdoor activities and also learn about where they can get involved in outdoor activities in their local area.

The Venture Outdoors Project is a 3 year initiative of the Countryside Access and Activities Network and has been provided with a grant of £500,000 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities Programme and Ulster Garden Villages.

For more information on the Venture Outdoors – Creating Healthy Communities Project contact Maeve Curran 02890 303 930 maeve@countrysiderecreation.com