Writing in Nature: Grove Mill River Walk

In assoc with Gorey Writers, join us on a River Walk: Writing Together in Nature.
Poetry readings, workshop and short river walk.

Where: Hollyfort, Grove Bridge River Walk
When: Sunday 31 July 2016
Time 12 noon
Donation: €5 to Gorey Writers Anthology Fund.
Bring a Picnic

Parking available at Carol's house close-by.

All welcome to join us on this fun day out.

TIP OF THE MONTH - Choosing the Right Mower

Choosing the Right Mower

Using a gas-powered mower for just one hour produces the same amount of air pollution that a car emits from driving 100 miles! Luckily, there are many low-energy, high-quality alternatives to conventional gas mowers:

• Rotary mowers. Those "old fashioned" hand-powered mowers your grandparents used are making a comeback! Homeowners with smaller lawns find rotary mowers particularly appealing for their manoeuvrability, low maintenance costs, and minimal environmental impact.

• Electric mowers. Electric mowers emit far fewer pollutants than gasoline-powered machines, are much quieter, and are often easier to push than their gas-guzzling counterparts.
  

• Battery-powered mowers. Some mowers and other garden equipment operate with battery packs that can be electrically recharged. Though these mowers offer many of the same benefits as electric mowers, they do contain batteries that generally last only about five years. Because the batteries contain heavy metals, they must be disposed of in a hazardous waste facility.
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 http://www.earthshare.org/2008/09/take-care-with.html