Local groups take pride in city
The Mayor of Derry Councillor Kevin Campbell, welcomes Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place judges Tom and Alison Dowling, to the City Hotel, pictured with representatives from local community organisations. From left (front row) are Graham Warke and Jeannette Warke, The Fountain Youth Club, and Mabel Cobb and Martin McCartney, Maydown Community Association. Back row, Peter McDonald, Leafair Community Association, Lee Canning, Ballymacroarty Community Garden, Danny McCartney, Derry City Council Grounds, Parks & Cemeteries manager, Jason Flood, Derry City Council Gardens maintenance manager, Gareth Austin, Foyle Area Community Gardens Project coordinator and Caroline Lynch and Catronia Doughty, with the Learmount Community Association, Park.
THE outstanding work of three local community groups has been nominated by Derry City Council for inclusion in the all-Ireland Pride of Place competition.
Foyle Community Gardens Initiative, Learmount Community Development Group, and Maydown Community Association Seniors Group, have been selected through the Pride in our City Campaign, which supports Derry City Council’s entries in a number of environmental competitions.
The campaign’s primary aim is to enhance the greenscape and floral displays throughout the city, while raising public awareness and fostering civic pride.
Mayor, Councillor Kevin Campbell, said: “The work of all three of these local organizations merited special distinction for their efforts in improving their local community and enhancing the natural environment.
“Through their ongoing projects they have demonstrated what can be achieved when people work together to improve and change parts of their area for the good of the whole community.”
The successful groups will now go forward for judging in the national Pride of Place competition run by Co-operation Ireland, which recognizes the vital contributions that community partnerships make to society.
The competition is unique in that it celebrates the endeavours of a diverse range of individuals and groups within the local community who are involved in all aspects of rural and urban regeneration.
For more information on the Pride of Place competition go to www.derrycity.gov.uk/PrideInOurCity
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