A great initiative worth getting behind! Grow It Forward is a national programme to help half a million people #KeepWell by growing their own food. In partnership with Healthy Ireland and Libraries Ireland through the Government of Ireland’s Keep Well initiative, we are giving away 50,000 free seed packs and asking participants to use them to share the experience with 10 people. In all, we … Continue reading Grow it forward

Be in with a chance of winning one of two Nokia 2.3 smart phones! That’s right folks, we’re giving away two brand new Nokia 2.3 smartphones! To enter simply pay your residents association subscription by Sunday 4th April. Don’t worry, if you’ve already paid you’ll be automatically entered into the draw. 20% of all subscriptions paid between now and 4th of April 2021 will be … Continue reading Competition time!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SPRING CLEAN!! We got loads of jobs completed today. Including Weeding and seeding the area between Dodderbrook and Littlemore and an area around the bridge with wildflowers Cleaning the river and waterways around the estate – We filled, planted and placed 18 planters throughout the estate – We collected approx 20 bags of litter and … Continue reading Dodderbrook Spring Clean 2021

A reminder we will be hosting a Spring clean this Saturday @ 10.30am. We will be – PlantingLitter pickingWeedingOther odd jobs There will be black bags, litter pickers, gloves and high vis vests available to everyone at the bridge. If you are interested in helping with the planters, please bring trowels or other garden equipment you might have. Most importantly – please remember to respect … Continue reading Reminder – Spring Clean

Dodderbrook Spring clean is taking place next Saturday 13th March @ 10.30am. We will be – Litter pickingClearing rubbish from the riverPlanting the new planters to be placed throughout the estate If you can spare some time, please help out with any of the projects above. Alternatively you can get involved by sweeping, weeding or pruning around your home. Spring clean will help to make … Continue reading Spring Clean

Set the date – 13th March Just 1 hour of your time will make a difference. We are planning to take part in Spring Clean 2021 by collecting litter around our estate. Bags, litter pickers and gloves will all be available on the day. We have two beautiful planters at the entrance to Dodderbrook and want to replicate this throughout the estate. So we need … Continue reading Dodderbrook Spring Clean

Dear Residents, We are really lucky to have a some great wildlife on our own doorstep! ‘Tis frog season! With frogs coming out of their winter hiding and beginning to spawn. You might hear some croaks as you walk through the estate, and you can check out our resident frogs near some of the waterways. Enjoy! But remember to please keep your distance and supervise … Continue reading Dodderbrook Wildlife

Dear Residents, Members of the committee have been working hard tending to trees around the estate. In particular trees that are supported by a single stake and have been in place for a number of years. These stakes are only meant to support the tree for approx 3 to 4 years after which it should be removed. Some of these trees along the avenue have … Continue reading Mature trees

Dear Residents, Thank you to those who took part in our survey.The response was excellent and we have plans to implement all of the suggested projects. The results….. Create a wildflower garden – 33%Build planters under signs – 29%Community Garden – 27%Daffodil planting – 10%Other – 1% With these results in mind the committee have begun planning a wildflower garden with a view to expanding … Continue reading You voted, we listened

Dear Residents, Thank you to all who attended the AGM held on 11th February. Some points to note – Development sub committee Jonathan Flood has kindly offered to chair a sub committee to liaise with appropriate authorities in relation to issues arising from planning, Capami and other associated development within Dodderbrook. This will include gathering information on outstanding issues and incomplete work. We would be … Continue reading Dodderbrook Residents Association 2021