A Letter from an MGRA member

March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

While we work voluntarily on many issues to do with the estate and there are many issues of concern for our residents, we are always grateful to receive positive letters with ideas such as the one below! We will review the idea of the bulbs in our committee meeting.

Dear MGRA Committee Members

Butterfly Project:

I am writing to say that as one of your neighbours in Marley Grange, I was most impressed by the Butterfly Project. What a wonderful idea and to see the colourful large posters at the entrance to Llewellyn estate. It enlightens the encourages all of us to think more about nature and more importantly to nurture our young people in our community. Thank you to all involved in this new project and well done.

Defibrillator:

I was also delighted to see a defibrillator donated from our funds to our community something that is useful if required for each and everyone and could help to save a life – a very good practical gift for the common good.

Spring Bulbs:
May I make a suggestion that MGRA purchase some spring bulbs – daffodils and give each household in our community a number of these bulbs to plant around the trees outside their homes. 

For the less able bodies and elderly in our neighbourhood, I suggest that each able bodied neighbour help them to plan same so that we have a colourful estate in the spring but much more importantly it would also help each and everyone in our community to get to know each other better. Two people from each road could organise and help with the distribution of these bulbs.

Wishing you continued success in helping our community to flourish.

Your sincerely,

Ann C

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Filed Under: Biodiversity, Estate Maintenance

Biodiversity in Action Project-Saturday 21st November

November 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Biodiversity in Action Project
Marley Grange, beside the River Dargle
Saturday 21st November 2015
Starting times: 10:30 for residents of Marley Grange
                                12 noon for those outside the estate until finish.
On Saturday 21st November from 12 noon Dean Eaton will be joining naturalist Dale Treadwell, the Marley Grange Residents Association and volunteers from local schools to plant 400 native trees and shrubs along the river dodder. Of the 400 trees and shrubs, 200 are Alder Buckthorns, the host plant for the Brimstone Butterfly. This butterfly is rare in Ireland and we hope via this Action Project we can help increase their range by creating a butterfly haven within the Dublin region. But we need help!
Initially volunteers are being sought to assist us with the planting by bringing a spade to Marley Grange (beside the river Dargle). Please ensure you wrap up warm and be ready for all the Irish Winter can throw at you. At a later date we’re hoping schools and community groups will plant a few Alder Buckthorns within their own locale to help increase the range of the Brimstone Butterfly. Assistance will be provided.
Many hands make light work! So even if you plant one tree it will be a big help.
But why plant a tree? Perhaps you would like to remember a loved one, or offset your emissions? Perhaps you would like to plant a tree just simply to do something to help nature?
The University of Calcutta highlighting the value a 50 year old tree provides during the course of its lifetime:
€30,000 worth of oxygen.
€60,000 worth of pollution control.
€30,000 worth of increased soil fertility and erosion control.
€35,000 worth of water cleaning.
€30,000 worth of natural habitats for our pollinators.
Not to mention the aesthetic beauty and climate control.
We would love to see you in Marley Grange, Dargle River on the 21st November 2015 at  10:30 for those resident in the estate and those external at 12pm.  Please contact Mary Connolly if attending ( 087 9391042) or come along on the day.

 

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Road Sweeping

November 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
MGRA have formally requested a full Road Sweep of the Estate due to the build up of leaves and the Council have said they would have this carried out towards the end of this week i.e. 5-6th November. This could happen earlier depending on when the Road Sweepers become available, so if you have an accumulation of leaves outside your house please ensure your car is parked in the driveway from Wed 4th at       8.00 am, as if the machine cannot sweep due to cars parked they will not return till the next sweep, which could be 2-3 weeks later.
In general, during the months October –March, the scheduled sweeping of estate roads is suspended.  This means that road sweeping can take place on any day of the week and sometimes a number of days per month. The rule of thumb is if you want a build up of leaves removed from your road, residents should ensure carsare parked in the driveway.
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Tree Pruning

September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The trees adjacent to all roads in Marley Grange are owned by DLR Co Co. It has come to our attention that a number of trees in Marley Grange have been recently damaged by illegal tree pruning. There is a 5 year tree care programme in place by DLR Co Co and we would ask all residents to respect this. If you have any issues with trees in the estate please contact council@marleygrange.ie.

Unauthorised works or damage to Council-owned trees may result in a charge being levied. This charge will reflect the amount of damage sustained and where the life/safety of the tree(s) is. Undermined it will include the cost of total replacement and compensation for loss of tree value. These charges will be drawn up by professional parks staff and each case will be assessed on an individual basis using a recognised tree valuation system.

 

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Footpath and Road Repairs

June 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment

After continuous lobbying by MGRA to the Road Maintenance Section of DLRCC we have been informed that repairs to our Footpaths will recommence shortly.
Indications are that work will be carried out on Marley Drive and Marley Avenue initially, and the extent of this work will be dependent on the funds available.
We will keep you updated.

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Bio Diversity in Marley Grange

April 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The committee hope to increase emphasis on the importance of environmental and biodiversity issues, and have appointed Mary Connolly to drive some new initiatives in the coming year. If anyone wishes to get involved in bio diversity in Marley Grange, please feel free to contact Mary at biodiversity@marleygrange.ie

Mary has identified some tips for being more environmentally friendly within the home, by moving from chemical based cleaning products towards ones based on natural products.

Items such as bread soda, vinegar, lemons, borax and natural oils (peppermint, tea tree, orange / lemon) were used as traditional cleaners and make an effective but safer alternative to commercially available products. Links to useful resources for further information are available on the website.

 

http://www.greenschoolsireland.org/_fileupload/Litter%20and%20Waste%20Resources/MakeYourOwnEcoFriendlyCleaningProducts.pdf

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/enfo/sustainable-living/faqs/in-the-home/

 

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Filed Under: Estate Maintenance, Gardenining, Trees

Estate Spring Clean April 18th 10:30am

March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

There will be an Estate Spring Clean on Saturday 18th April which will last two hours (10:30am – 12:30pm). Those taking part will assemble at the top of the Estate beside the Post Box where Litter pickers, gloves and special Blue Council waste bags will be supplied.

We want to encourage as many residents as possible to partake on the day. If you have children, please feel free to bring them along. Please turn up, with brush and shovel in hand, at the entrance to the estate, on Sat 26th April

If you cannot make it on the day, you can also partake in National Spring Clean Up by focusing on your own house front as follows

1. Mowing and edge trimming of footpath grass margins.

2. Hedge cutting including removal of dead leaves from under hedges.

3. Getting together with neighbours to assist elderly neighbours who are unable to do this themselves.

If you are involved in any community clean ups in your local area outside of the spring clean, please let us know at info@marleygrange.ie

Our youngest volunteers picking up papers.

Our youngest volunteers picking up papers.

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Tree Care Programme 2015

February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The third year of the tree care programme commencing in 2015 with the planting of new trees on roads where trees were removed during 2014. The details of the tree planting programme will be available on our web during Feb, and also at our AGM, with planting taking place during Feb and March. Most of the crown lifting was completed on Marley Walk, Close and Villas during 2014 and any outstanding will be included in the Crown Lifting and Tree Removals programme, which during 2015 will concentrate on Manor and Highfield.

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Footpath and Road Repairs

February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

While we did manage to achieve some Footpath Repairs on Manor Rise and Manor Close during September 2014, many of the footpaths listed for repair by the Committee to DLRCC, Road Maintenance are still outstanding. These includes a number of potentially hazardeous trips which have been highlighted to Road Maintenance. We are assured by the Council that additional funding has been requested to complete these repairs this year and we will keep you updated on our web.

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Dog Fouling

February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dog Pickup

Dog Fouling

The estate still suffers from the problem of dog fouling. Althogh most dog owners act responsibly and clean up after their dogs, too many owners are negligent and show total disregard in their responsibilty, leaving a mess on the footpaths or grass verges, which end up being walked into houses, cars and endangering the health of young children who can get contaminated with these droppings. It is difficult to understand some owners, where after cleaning up, they decide rather than bring their plastic bag home they stuff it into the nearest hedge or throw it into a resident’s garden.

The Committee are actively pursuing this matter with the DLRCC, Litter Warden who has visited the estate at our request and noted the problem. The warden will be keeping a close eye on offending owners and will implement on the spot fines of €150. Anyone with information which could help reduce this problem can contact the Litter Warden at 1800 403 503 or email envir@dlrcc.ie

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