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Waterford’s Finest Chefs set to host Free Cookery Demos at Waterford’s Harvest Festival Taste Waterford Kitchen Stage

     

 

Waterford Chef, restaurants and produce is set for the spotlight on the Taste Waterford Kitchen Stage at the upcoming Waterford Harvest Festival this September 8th to 10th in Waterford City.

A host of Chefs will be taking to the Taste Waterford Kitchen Stage which will be located in the courtyard at Garter Lane Theatre for two full days of cookery demonstrations from noon to 4pm daily.

Getting the kitchen stage fired up first at noon on Saturday, September 9th is the Chef Patron of Michelin-starred House Restaurant at the Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Tony Parkin. With over 22 years of experience in the culinary world, Parkin’s approach is shaped by an array of global influences, working in a number of internationally renowned restaurants, including Noma, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and Northcote. Tony will be showcasing how to create his signature lobster dish, caught from Ardmore Bay.

At 1pm Jenny Flynn, Executive Chef of Faithlegg Hotel will be preparing Chicken Supreme with crisped skin using poultry from Comeragh Mountain Farm, foraged seaweed salt, and drizzled with a Dunhill Honey and tarragon glaze, all on a bed of pumpkin risotto. Jenny is a true believer in local is best, and her demos bring lots of foodie passion. With a chance to try her dish – you’ll be inspired by Jenny’s cooking and wanting to source your own local food.

At 2pm Stephen McArdle and Morgan VanderKamer from Waterford’s hotly tipped establishment Union Wine Bar & Kitchen. Head Chef Stephen will create a dish showcasing fish from Billy Burke Fish & Poultry, with Morgan, a trained sommelier, talking about wine for what occasion, and the importance in the hospitality industry. The perfect fusion between creating a quality, local dish and how the wine can sing with it.

Taking Saturday’s demo’s to a close is Donia Sikora of Avo Café, the champions a wholesome lifestyle, recognising the profound influence of diet on our well-being, vitality, and daily vigor. Donia will be preparing her version of the classic breakfast, with a ‘Garden Gate chickpea omelette’ being the star attraction in a dish that encompasses the finest, natural ingredients.

On Sunday, September 10th at noon Head of Food at the award winning GrowHQ in Waterford City JB Dubois. JB manages the award-winning zero-waste café – delivering local, organic and seasonal dishes everyday. And when using homegrown food, the distance from their plot to plate is an impressive 112 steps. He’s not just preparing a delicious and local dish, JB will inspire you to cook with seasonal ingredients, reducing food waste, and even reusing edible food waste – like turning vegetable skins into crisps. After this demo, you’ll feel encouraged to make sustainability a key part of your cooking, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

At 1pm Irish-Israeli couple Nicola Crowley and Dvir Nusery from Mezzo in Tramore will take you through an easy recipe to cook bourekas – cheesy puff pastry parcels, with Knockalara and Knockanore cheeses, and pickles, perfect for lunch boxes and picnics.

The 2pm demo offers an exciting collaboration between two award-winning Taste Waterford members – Kamila Bystrzonowska from Momo Restaurant and Liam McDonnell of Legacy Irish Cider. With slow cooked pork in cider, served with bread from the Seagull Bakery and local pickles, it’ll demonstrate how you can use cider at home to enhance flavours.

Taking the Taste Waterford Kitchen Stage demos to a close at 3pm on Sunday is Husband and wife team Mary and Billy Sharpe of Irish Gourmet Butter. With many award wins under their belts, including the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Awards, they’ve dedicated their passion to elevating this simple ingredient and in this demo they showcase how quality butter can enhance food. Their son Head Chef Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane in Cork will demonstrate three recipes – caramelised carrot soup, gin-glazed vichy carrots, and tandoori carrots with yoghurt. Along with using a host of local suppliers, including Ardmore carrots and Blackwater Distillery Gin, it’ll be the perfect way to end this year’s Taste Waterford Kitchen – hearing about and tasting what’s great about Waterford produce.

The Waterford Harvest Festival is being supported by Waterford City & County Council and organised by GIY with the Taste Waterford Kitchen Stage sponsored by Waterford’S Local Enterprise Office.

The festival offers an array of entirely free events for everyone to enjoy. There will be two live music stages and in addition there will be vast array of entertainment and tings to see, do and eat throughout the festival weekend. Highlights include ‘Food Matters’ food sustainability talks where some of the country’s most esteemed food writers, chefs, activists, journalists and business people, it’s guaranteed to be an educational, engaging and entertaining debate each day.

For the food fans Waterford’s rich food heritage will be key, celebrating the City’s diverse restaurants, eateries and producers. The best of Waterford’s food and drink will be centre stage at the giant Harvest Festival Market which will traverse across Waterford’s wonderful squares and interconnecting streets.

In the Junior GIYer’s zone which will take over O’Connell Street families will enjoy the Wooly Farm where children can learn more about our furry and feathered friends. Artist Aga Krym will create a new living art installation with Slí Waterford based on the UN sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. In addition Cool Food School and GIY will be hosting workshops on seed sowing, growing and cooking food and Monty Potts will be on hand to help out plus there will be art workshops, Fun Drums and at Waterford City Library there will be story-telling, colouring sessions, the Waterford Honey Show will be open for visitors and more.

The Waterford Harvest Festival is funded by Waterford City & County Council and is a weekend-long celebration taking place from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th of September and will see the city come to life with markets, special dining events, panel discussions and plenty more. For further details and to browse the full programme of free entertainment and events see https://harvest.giy.ie/

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Mount William housing estate celebrates with day of family-fun festivities

Almost a year to the day since Mount William estate was officially opened by the then Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary, the residents hosted a charity family street play day.

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, August 19th, families from Mount William enjoyed a whole heap of fun and festivities including a bouncy castle, a visit from Nore Valley Mobile farm and Celtic Thunder Chapter Ireland Bike Club, an ice cream van, and games galore hosted by Waterford City and County Council’s Community team.

The celebrations were organised by the Mount William Residents Association with Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway in attendance.

The mayor said “It’s great to be part of such a strong community initiative.  My predecessor officially opened this estate a year ago and it’s evident that in that time the sense of community has flourished.  From the young to the young at heart and everyone in between, Mount William encapsulates what good neighbours are all about.”

On the day there was also a charity raffle with all proceeds going to St. Vincent de Paul.

Residents Association Committee member Sue Jackson said the family fun day was a real success.  “We are delighted that so many friends and neighbours from the estate came out to enjoy the festivities.  There has always been a great community spirit in the estate and that was evident today by the numbers of families that got involved, had some fun and helped raise money for a very worthy charity.

“We also got great support from local businesses that donated spot prizes for the raffle and sponsored the refreshments for the event.  As a relatively new estate, it gives me great hope for the future that this community will continue to form a sense of identity and strong bonds, both within the estate itself and the wider area.”

Micheal Murphy, Waterford City and County Council Estate and Tenancy Manager added, “Since the day families began moving into their homes here in Mount William, there has been such a positive energy about the place.  It’s testament to the resident’s association that has ensured that the sense of community and connectivity is maintained.”

Mount William, a housing development on the Williamstown Road comprises of 65 units, predominantly two and three bedrooms and was built by Liam Neville Developments.

 

Rás na mBan Waterford Stage launched in Tramore

For the first time in its 17-year history, Rás na mBan, Ireland’s only women’s international bike stage race, has introduced a Waterford stage to its five-day schedule, which takes place from September 6th to 10th.

     

The 2023 edition of the race is the 17th under the title of Rás na mBan and the 36th annual international stage race for women in Ireland. In its current format it runs for five days and six stages totalling over 400km of racing action.

The 102.7km stage of the race will leave Tramore at 12 noon on Saturday, September 9th and travel through Kilmeaden and Kilmacthomas, on to Dungarvan, before returning along the Copper Coast to the finish line on the Prom in Tramore at approximately 2.40pm.

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway welcomed Rás na mBan to Waterford saying, “We are delighted that Waterford will feature as a stage for this prestigious international bike race.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the idyllic, challenging and breath-taking scenery not only to the riders, but to spectators of the world.  We are looking forward to welcoming the riders and supporters to Waterford for what is regarded as the premier international women’s stage race.”

The mayor added, “I would particularly like to thank the Rás na mBan committee for including Waterford in the route this year.  I’d also like to commend the vision of Waterford City and County Council and its elected representatives in working with the race committee and attracting top class women’s bike racing to the Déise.”

Race Director, Valerie Considine said, “It’s our great pleasure and privilege to bring Rás na mBan to Waterford for the first time. It’s a county with an unrivalled heritage in Irish cycle racing and the route we have selected is among the most beautiful and challenging in the history of the race.

“We’re very grateful to everyone in Waterford City and County Council for their help in making this stage possible and we’re sure that our riders and supporters will enjoy a great day of racing on the Copper Coast. We look forward to seeing fans from all over Waterford and beyond out to support these world class athletes on the race route and at the finish in Tramore.”

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council commended the race organisers for including a Waterford stage in this year’s race.

“Rás na mBan is undoubtedly a top-class international stage race.  The addition of a Waterford stage to the route will give world-class riders from across Europe, the US, Africa and Asia a new demanding route to compete on for the penultimate day.  It also provides the opportunity for them to experience one of the country’s most spectacular backdrops, the Copper Coast.”

The 2023 running of the event begins on Wednesday September 6th with six stages taking place over five days.

This year the route offers a variety of challenges from testing hilly stages including the stage four climb of ‘The Cut’ in the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Laois followed by the demanding Tramore stage in County Waterford on the penultimate day to the stage five-time trial on Sunday where riders will ride solo against the watch on the new Kilkenny Castle course.

For details about the Rás na mBan and the 2023 route visit https://rasnamban.com

 

Council’s Community Team bringing Play to the Streets

Last week, Waterford City and County Council’s Community team, through its Healthy Ireland program, arrived with its Playful Street program for residents of Markey Drive and Highfield Dungarvan.

The Playful Street programmes are being rolled out throughout Waterford county with over eighteen areas signed up already.

This was Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway’s second playful street event. “I was privileged to have been asked to come to the Playful Streets evening in Dungarvan.  I met a great bunch of children and their enthusiastic parents, all of whom responded engagingly with Waterford City and County Council’s espousal of the initiative.

 

“The main thrust of Playful Streets is to get children to play together safely outdoors – and leaving the couches, TVs, phones and video games to one side.  In doing so, we will build a stronger, more inclusive, child-friendly community. The Council is aiming to have many more such events all over the city and county and it’s a fantastic way of community groups working on a project and continuing the overall emphasis of pride of place.”

Cllr. Thomas Phelan echoed the mayor’s sentiments, saying “As a local councillor it was great to see the playful streets initiative in action in Dungarvan. I really enjoyed the spending time with the residents in Highfield and Spring Markey Drive. It was a pity the mayors team bet mine in the tug of war, but it was great craic.

“These days there’s lots of concern about the children playing in front of phone screens and computer screens so it was great playful streets gave them the opportunity to play in front of their green and street instead.  We have plenty of community groups in the Dungarvan area and there is always a helping hand or advice for new groups establishing themselves.”

Organising resident Karen Phelan was delighted with the response from the community “We didn’t expect such a response, the street came alive with activity and people came from everywhere. It was a really good idea not only for the children but the parents and families in the area to get to know each other a little better.”

Eoin Morrissey from Waterford City and County Council Community Section added, “We have been amazed at the response to this project in the Summer. To date over 1,500 children have taken part with hundreds of adults attending and hopefully adding to their social connectivity within their community. The more people know of each other and what’s going on the more opportunities they are for development.”

Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme 2023 – Open

Rates Energy Discount of 8%

In 2022 almost 1,000 businesses across Waterford took advantage of the Rates Energy Discount Scheme. The Rates Energy Discount Scheme was introduced to encourage businesses to play their part in reducing carbon emissions, joining householders, the local authority and many more in the county.
Businesses across the world are doing their part to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel and save money. For the environment and for their bottom line.
In Waterford, businesses account for 24.6% of emissions, the majority of those coming from energy use.
Taking Climate Action is something we must all do in society, the Council itself is working towards a goal of a 51% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.
The Rates Energy Discount Scheme is continuing in 2023, with businesses being asked to go one step further and to complete an energy audit or an energy assessment. An audit or assessment will help your business to identify energy saving opportunities.
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS:
  • Rates Customer Account Number (your account number is displayed on your annual rates invoice).
  • LAID number (your account number is displayed on your annual rates invoice).
Either:
  • Proof of Energy Audit conducted for the business by an external consultant within the last 5 years – a copy of an invoice as well as the front page will need to be uploaded
or:
  • Applicants without Energy Audit proof will be required to complete Energy Self-Assessment questionnaire designed to help you to identify energy saving opportunities in your business.
  • Your business account IBAN from which your commercial rates are paid.
Eligibility
Businesses whose annual rate bill is less than €10,000 or who operate in the hospitality industry will be eligible to receive a Rates Energy Discount of 8% once they have either uploaded evidence of the Energy Audit to this platform by Friday, September 29th, 2023, or for those who have been unable to secure an audit you can avail of the discount by carrying out an Energy Self-Assessment.

Only rated properties suitable for energy audit are eligible to apply – for example yards with no buildings would not be eligible.

If you have undertaken an Energy Audit, the application should take less than 10 minutes to complete. In the event of Energy Self-Assessment, it will take longer to complete the assessment, just follow the questions to completion.
An audit completed by an external consultant can be used to apply for funding for energy efficiency improvements whereas the Energy Self-Assessment that businesses can complete on this platform cannot be used to apply for further funding.
To avail of the discount accounts must also be fully paid by 23:55 on 29th September 2023 or are in an agreed Direct Debit payment plan. The credit will be applied after the deadline once the requirements have been met.
All businesses who either upload proof of an Energy Audit or complete an Energy Self-Assessment will receive advice from Waterford City and County Council on what they can do next to save energy.
While multiple drafts are allowed, there should only be one complete application submitted per each Rates LAID.
Questions? – please email Climate Action Coordinator at gkennedy@waterfordcouncil.ie
Email Rates related queries to: rates@waterfordcouncil.ie

APPLY: The link to form: https://submit.link/1GC

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Waterford Firefighters to attempt 5 peaks challenge

In an awe-inspiring effort, firefighters from Waterford City Station are gearing up to embark on an extraordinary journey – a challenging expedition to conquer the 5 highest peaks in the UK and Ireland, within a tight 48-hour window.

Set to kick off on the 6th of September, the mission aims to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts: the Irish Cancer Society.

The journey will see the Waterford men commence their adventure at the foot of Mount Snowdon in Wales, before moving on to Scafell Pike in England, then conquering the grandeur of Ben Nevis in Scotland.

But their journey doesn’t end there – after scaling the three highest peaks on island of Great Britain, they will make their way back to Ireland to ascend Slieve Donard in County Down, concluding their quest at Carrauntoohil in County Kerry. It’s a feat that demands not only physical prowess but also strategic planning and much determination.

Every penny raised through this challenge will go directly towards supporting the Irish Cancer Society’s vital work, making a real difference in the lives of those affected by cancer.

Participant Firefighter, Willy Walsh, commented : “We have already made progress toward our fundraising goal. Through various collections like city-wide bucket collections over the past few months, we’ve managed to raise approximately €8,000. However, our target is set at €10,000, and we are looking to the Waterford community for further support.

We have set up a JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/wcfs and any donation, no matter the size, will make an impact and help us reach our goal.”

 

Glas Awards Launched!

 

Local Enterprise Office Waterford launches the inaugural Glas Awards, promoting sustainability in business in Waterford.

The awards, in association with Waterford City and County Council aim to recognise and celebrate micro businesses in County Waterford who have made significant advances in bringing green principles into their business model.

Launched by Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway, Acting Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Brid Kirby, and Climate Action Coordinator with Waterford City and County Council, Gráinne Kennedy, these awards will showcase what Waterford business is doing to adopt sustainability policies, in a practical sense.

The awards are open to small and medium sizes businesses based in Waterford County. The Green Micro Enterprise of the Year is open to all with employees of 10 or less, while the Green SME of the Year is open to those between 11 and 20 employees.

The mayor sees this as another step towards Waterford’s green action targets.  “Waterford has been actively working towards carbon neutrality and preparing for the impacts of climate change. Through policy measures and the implementation of both adaptation and mitigation projects, we can effect real change.

“Every aspect of the community has a role to play, and these awards will highlight and reward the micro businesses who have started to play their part.”

Each winner will receive a cash prize of €2,500 and a themed trophy.

Brid is extremely proud of these new Awards, “We want to recognise the extraordinary contribution and commitment that some Waterford companies now make towards growing a greener future in Waterford’s business environment.

“We have an opportunity to promote the conscientious practices of these Waterford businesses and hopefully encourage more to adopt a similar attitude. A green agenda does not have to increase costs in business. It often increases business, while saving money in the long run. It is an investment in their business and our future.

While Grainne hopes they will inspire other businesses, “We hope that this event connects companies and teams from a diverse variety of business sectors to exchange ideas and celebrate achievements in sustainability. We are proud to again be part of an event that highlights leadership and sustainability in green practices in Waterford.”

The entry portal  www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford/Training-Events/Competitions/Waterford-Glas-Awards-2023.html is now open on Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office website and remains so until 20th September 2023. The Glas Awards Final which will be held in Grow HQ, Waterford City on 17th October 2023.

For further information follow this link www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford, contact LEO Waterford at 051 849905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

Local artist to hold first solo exhibition in Central Library

 

 

Almost 40 years after he first discovered his talent for painting, local artist Don Walker will hold his first solo exhibition in Waterford Central Library next month.

Born in Waterford in 1940, Don, at the age of 15 joined Waterford Crystal as an apprentice glass cutter and graduated to Work Study Officer within the organisation.

In 1975, he enrolled in art classes in the then Waterford Technical Institute (now WCFE) on Parnell Street and it was there that his love of and flair for painting with oil was realised.  That year he sold his first landscape painting and it featured at the Municipal Gallery Exhibition.  Having sold over 80 oil paintings to collectors in Waterford and the Southeast, Don will undertake his first solo exhibition on September 4th.

The exhibition will feature a selection of local scenes that are sure to invoke a real sense of connection and familiarity.  Many of Don’s paintings feature local landmarks, such as Geoff’s, Meagher’s Quay, John Robert’s Square, hotels, hostelries, and popular local meeting points.

Cllr. Joe Kelly was delighted to assist his long-time friend with putting together the exhibition.  “Don has a wonderful talent, and he so accurately captures the everyday of Waterford.  Whether it’s popping into Penneys for a few bits or enjoying a large bottle in Walsh’s on George’s Street, these are the places that all of us in Waterford know and love.

“I’m delighted that the public will have the opportunity to view Don’s work and I’d like to thank the staff of Waterford Libraries for facilitating and supporting this event.”

Members of the public are invited to come along to the opening of Don’s exhibition at Waterford Central Library, Lady Lane on Monday, September 4th at 4pm. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibition will run from September 4th to September 16th.

Severe Weather Warning (Status Orange) for Waterford

 

A Status Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Waterford, with wind and heavy rain on Friday evening into Saturday morning.  The public is advised that Storm Betty will bring south to southwest gales with severe gusts of up to 130km/hr.  The warning is valid from 9pm (Friday, August 18th) until 3am (Saturday, August 19th).

The OPW has advised that there will be a period of storm surge and Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) are expected to be exceeded.

The Prom in Tramore will be closed from 2pm this afternoon until further notice.  Davitt’s Quay Carpark, The Look Out, Castle Street Carpark and The Pond in Dungarvan will all be closed from 5pm this evening and Waterford City and County Council is advising the public to ensure no cars are left in these car parks overnight as they are at risk of coastal flooding.

Waterford City and County Council is in the process of erecting all appropriate flood defence barriers in Waterford City and Passage East and the situation is being actively monitored.

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services with Waterford City and County Council has urged the public to exercise caution.  “With the possibility of severe winds and localised and coastal flooding, driving conditions will be difficult.  We would urge the public to heed all public safety advice and avoid unnecessary journeys until the storm has receded. Keep away from coastal areas and stay back, stay high and stay dry.”

Members of the public can continue to contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

Please note the following emergency contact numbers below:
Emergency 999/112
Uisce Éireann 1800 278 278
ESB Networks 1800 372 999
Gas Networks Ireland 1800 205 050

With severe winds predicted Waterford City and County Council advises the public to:

  • Stay away from all coastal areas for the duration of the Met Éireann warnings
  • All road users should be aware of the hazardous travelling conditions, and only necessary journeys should be undertaken
  • The public are warned electricity wires are always live, never approach. If you see fallen or damaged wires, keep clear and phone ESB Networks immediately on 1800 372 999

Waterford City and County Council’s approach to Urban Vacancy recognised

 

 

Waterford City has featured prominently in the recently published report Urban Vacancy in Ireland: Assessing Recent Responses and Opportunities.

This is the second and final policy output of the Irish Research Council-funded project Rethinking Urban Vacancy, led by Dr Cian O’Callaghan in partnership with Dublin City Council’s Housing Observatory. The report is co-authored by Dr Kathleen Stokes (University of Galway), Dr Cian O’Callaghan (Trinity College Dublin), and Dr Maedhbh Nic Lochlainn (University of Luxembourg).

The report outlines recent responses to urban vacancy in Ireland and the challenges and lessons drawn from the experience in the cities of Waterford, Cork and Dublin.

It was noted that Waterford City has recently undergone considerable transformations through area-based regeneration, which include the city’s Cultural Quarter and Viking Triangle.

The report highlighted that in policy and local governance circles, Waterford has been recognised as a national leader for its proactive efforts to bring urban vacant residential properties back into use.

In some instances, the Local Authority has directly purchased and converted properties, while many other properties have been brought back into use by encouraging property owners to avail of RLS support. Waterford City and County Council has also promoted the ongoing planning exemption for units over shops to be converted into residential dwellings, with funding from the Living City Initiative.

With over 140 units completed, Waterford’s promotion of Repair and Lease has had a significant impact on the city and suggests that it is possible to encourage and incentivise property owners to bring properties back into use, particularly with the promise of a guaranteed rental income and interest-free loans for repairs.

Officials and developers alike framed Waterford City and County Council’s active approach towards vacant housing as a necessity for the city, which they suggest will encourage complementary efforts by the private sector and property owners in the city.

The report also stated that, amongst interviewees, Waterford was repeatedly upheld as a relative success story in terms of Local Authority responses to vacancy and suggested that ease of access to different Local Authority departments and close relations between key actors within and outside of local government have made for a relatively smooth process when bringing properties back into use.

For further information and advice on help and supports available, please contact vacanthomes@waterfordcouncil.ie or derelictsites@waterfordcouncil.ie

 

Bathing Prohibition – Dunmore East Main Strand

 

Due to poor quality water results, a temporary bathing prohibition notice has been put in place for the Main Strand in DunmoreEast.

The prohibition will remain in place until compliant water quality results are returned.
Waterford City and County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Tomorrow: Free Public Electrical Recycling Events – Gaultier & Portlaw

                                 

 

Calling all Waterford recyclers!

Recycle your batteries, fridge freezers, TVs, CD players, hair straighteners, farm fence batteries, electric strimmers – anything from your household with a plug or battery accepted!

  • Gaultier GAA Club, Ballymabin, Thursday 17th August – 10am-1pm
  • Portlaw GAA Club, Mayfield, Portlaw, Thursday 17th August – 4pm-7pm

When you recycle e-waste, you’re not just preventing it going to landfill stopping harmful substances damaging our environment. You’re also giving these redundant items new life because anything with a plug, battery or circuit board contains valuable components which can be used again in manufacturing.  Contributing to more sustainable, circular economy.