Gairdín Abhann / River Garden

Each group has a distinct membership and programme of activity, although there is some crossover in membership between different groups.

Activities

Some activities which have taken place include:

• The design and building of a woodshed, workbench and garden bench
• Management of a polytunnel including planting, growing, harvesting and distributing food

Events

The garden is a lively, adaptable space which hosts a range of events including:

• Festival events throughout the year
• Bespoke workshops like Brigid’s Cross workshops
• A photography exhibition
• Nature workshops
• Outdoor dance
• Outdoor yoga

Members of Gairdín Abhann are very engaged. They go on educational trips to improve their activities in the garden, to improve practice, increase their knowledge of local history and culture or to enjoy the outdoors. Some examples include:

• Gort na Mona men’s shed
• Lady Dixon’s Rose Garden
• A cycle from Lady Dixon’s to LORAG
• A canoe trip from Shaw’s Bridge to LORAG
• Currach trips from the Big Fish to LORAG
• A trip to Titanic Belfast
• A garden visit to Grow in north Belfast’ to educational trips section

Gairdín Abhann is open for:

Woodwork: 10.30 am: every Monday

Men’s group: 10 am-4 pm every Tuesday

Drop in garden: 10.30 am every Wednesday