Neighbourhood Noticeboard
Ard-na-Greine is a leafy Irish housing estate about seven miles from the centre of Dublin City - the capital city of the Republic of Ireland.
Ard-na-Greine Residents association has been in existence almost since the estate was built back in 1973. It is a vibrant collection of neighbours with a strong commitment to looking after the environment in positive and practical ways. There are regular formal committee meetings but the emphasis tends to be less on words than actions that will improve the neighbourhood. The motto is "think globally, act locally" and if there is graffiti to be dealt with, litter to be cleared or green areas to be looked after then members of the Association are empowered to take action as individuals or as groups of individuals. The underlying belief is that if the area looks cared for it will be safer as well as more beautiful. Also, it's a way of getting to know your neighbours.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Neighbourhood Noticeboard
The Noticeboard section of this blog is for residents of Ard-na-Greine. Notices are displayed in good faith and without acceptance of responsibility as to accuracy, timeliness etc. Notices must be short (one or two sentences)and contain only essential details.
Ladies Bicycle - in good condition - phone 111111
Exercise Bicycle - in good condition - phone 22222
Committee Meeting on XXXXXX
Ladies Bicycle - in good condition - phone 111111
Exercise Bicycle - in good condition - phone 22222
Committee Meeting on XXXXXX
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Like to become a Volunteer?
There are always jobs to be done that will improve the environment and there is nothing stopping you from joining in the effort to make Ard-na-Greine a truly exceptional neighbourhood. Just a few examples:
Litter
Make it a point to pick up litter within a short distance of your own house - it only takes a few minutes. People who throw litter on the ground are a fact of life. Dealing with the problem in your immediate vicinity is really not that difficult.
Watering Plants
Volunteers have devoted enormous energy to providing flowers and plants across the estate. An even bigger job is looking after them when we have a dry spell and they need watering. If flowers have been planted near your house then please look after them.
Cutting Grass
It only takes a few minutes to look after the grass verge outside your house but if everyone does this then the estate looks better.
Why Bother?
There is ample evidence that areas that are regularly cared for are less likely to attract crime. Just think about it. If you were a burglar would you like to frequent an area where there always seems to be something going on - litter being picked up, plants being watered, grass being cut, neighbours having a chat etc. Desolate looking places with an air of neglect and that seem to lack any sense of community life are much more attractive to criminals. If you do nothing other than take a stroll around your neighbourhood you are doing your community a service!
Litter
Make it a point to pick up litter within a short distance of your own house - it only takes a few minutes. People who throw litter on the ground are a fact of life. Dealing with the problem in your immediate vicinity is really not that difficult.
Watering Plants
Volunteers have devoted enormous energy to providing flowers and plants across the estate. An even bigger job is looking after them when we have a dry spell and they need watering. If flowers have been planted near your house then please look after them.
Cutting Grass
It only takes a few minutes to look after the grass verge outside your house but if everyone does this then the estate looks better.
Why Bother?
There is ample evidence that areas that are regularly cared for are less likely to attract crime. Just think about it. If you were a burglar would you like to frequent an area where there always seems to be something going on - litter being picked up, plants being watered, grass being cut, neighbours having a chat etc. Desolate looking places with an air of neglect and that seem to lack any sense of community life are much more attractive to criminals. If you do nothing other than take a stroll around your neighbourhood you are doing your community a service!
Friday, June 19, 2009
At last it's nearly time for a cup of tea!
At the end of each session there are always bags to be managed.
And There's the Day Job tomorrow!
It's easy to forget just how much effort is put into all the tasks that are undertaken to make the estate look well.
Another Hard Working Committee Member
The scale of the work requires a lot of volunteers. Not surprisingly, Ard-na-Greine has been winning prizes in Tidy Districts competitions for many years.
Edging Grass Verges
This is a very onerous task and has to be undertaken with realistic expectations.
Graffiti
This graffiti has been removed since the photograph was taken. Regular removal of graffiti has been the practice in Ard-na-Greine for some years.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Disappearing Graffiti
There is no point in getting worked up about graffiti when the solution is not all that difficult!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Symmetry and Colour
The formality of this front garden is just one of the pleasant sights that you will come across on a stroll through Ard-na-Greine on a summer evening.
Just another roadsign?
Well, not exactly. This one is looked after with special care. A sense of community is reflected when commonplace objects are enhanced for the public good and by communal effort.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Summer Evening on Blunden Drive
Keeping a neighbourhood free from litter and graffiti is an ongoing task but when tackled with success the result is for all to enjoy.
Well tended road signs
In Ard-na-Greine a focus is placed on maintaining road signs and making the surrounds look attractive.
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