News

Stakeholder Forum June 2011

24 June 2011

The latest Stakeholder Forum took place in Bloomfield Methodist Church Hall, Grand Parade on Friday 24th June.

Approximately 110 stakeholders, interested parties and local residents attended the forum to learn more about the Greenway. Wendy Langham (CCG Programme Manager), Peter Papafio (McAdam Design) and Duncan McAllister (Connswater JV) provided attendees with information on project progress. Mark Tully from QUB provided an update on the PARC Study.

Dundela Infants School Eco-Fair

13 May 2011

Connswater Community Greenway team and the Connswater Duck attended Dundela Infants School Eco-Fair recently.

This was a welcome opportunity to provide information on, and raise awareness of the project amongst local residents in a fun, family environment.

HRH Prince Charles Visits Belfast

13 May 2011

HRH Prince Charles Visits Belfast

Representatives from the Connswater Community Greenway had the pleasure of meeting His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales during his visit to Belfast City Hall to view the stunning results of the building`s £11m refurbishment.

Prince Charles was welcomed to Belfast by Lord Mayor, Councillor Naomi Long, alongside Dame Mary Peters and Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, Peter McNaney.

The Hollow Spring Clean

8 April 2011

As part of Big Spring Clean Week, local residents, Bloomfield Community Association and Elim Pentecostal Church joined forces with Tidy NI, McDonalds and East Belfast Partnership to deliver the first annual Hollow Spring Clean on Friday 8th April.

Hollow Cleanup

Photograph by Avec Photo

Greenway Santa Cycle

20 March 2011
Santa Cycle
Photograph by Avec Photo

The long awaited Greenway Santa Cycle took place on Sunday 20th March with no snow in sight! The cycle was postponed twice in December due to the weather conditions but it really was third time lucky for the 322 cyclists and 70 marshals who took part in the event to raise money and awareness for Bowel Cancer UK.