Could you contribute to Culdaff's sustainability?

Culdaff Development Association is hosting Culdaff and Our Environment Workshop, an event to allow the community to play an active role in managing the village environment.

Hosted in collaboration with the Culdaff Tidy Towns group, residents are invited to the Wee Hall on Wednesday, February 21 at 6pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas to the Community Circular Economy Action Plan, an initiative funded by Community Foundation Ireland. The discussion topics include environment, water quality, community gardening, nature and wellbeing. 

“We need community involvement to make positive changes,” said Carlene Lyttle, who will facilitate the workshop for the Culdaff Development Association. “This workshop is about sharing ideas and building on some of the community projects like the community polytunnel, herb garden, village clean-ups, free Wee Library, and Beach Toy Library.”

The event will include sessions presenting ideas around key themes of energy, water, waste, biodiversity, and transport and encouraging participants to share their ideas for enhancing the village's environmental initiatives. From supporting vegetable growers to improving walking paths to preserving natural habitats for wildlife, all ideas are welcome and valued.

“We are excited to hear from residents about what matters most to them when it comes to our village's environment,” said Philomena O’Brien from Culdaff Tidy Towns. “Working together, we can transform ideas into projects that benefit our entire community.”

“Climate action starts in the community,” Denise Charlton, Chief Executive, Community Foundation Ireland said.  “We are delighted to partner with Culdaff in the delivery of a local Circular Economy Action Plan which will engage and energise people of all ages. This localised visionary approach is the key to ensuring we achieve a sustainable future and a healthy, clean environment for future generations in Culdaff, our country and our planet.”

The Culdaff and Our Environment Workshop promises to be an engaging evening, with lively discussions and collaborative problem-solving. Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend and share their perspectives on how to make Culdaff an even better place to live.