Many of us will have a Christmas tree glittering in our window this festive season but what do we do with it once the celebrations are over? A real Christmas tree is a living resource which can be composted, whereas a plastic tree consists of metal and plastic materials, which cannot be broken down naturally.Continue reading “Disposal of Christmas Trees”
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Merry Christmas
To all residents of Greenfields, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The past few months have been a busy time around the estate; the last few houses are almost complete, additional landscaping has commenced, and the green area in Beech Drive is taking shape. Going forward, the Committee are looking forward to working together to keep our neighbourhood aContinue reading “Merry Christmas”
Save Energy & Money This Christmas
Christmas is a time of particularly high energy consumption. The whole house is heated as extra family members return home for the holidays. Lights, televisions and stereos are left on and cooking appliances are used more heavily as well as the many electric gadgets that are purchased as gifts. You can save your household moneyContinue reading “Save Energy & Money This Christmas”
Stop Food Waste This Christmas
Did you know that 1/3 of the food that we buy ends up in the bin? This habit can cost the average household up to €1,000 per year! Nearly all this food waste is thrown in the bin and while some is composted, some of it ends up in the local landfill. In the landfill,Continue reading “Stop Food Waste This Christmas”
Kitten Found in Greenfields
A silver/grey female tabby kitten, about 6 months old, was found on Saturday 5th November in the Beech Court area of Greenfields. If this is your cat or you know who is the owner of this cat can you please contact Jana on 085 1141982.
Clean-Up Day 06.11.11
The Greenfields Residents Association supported by Waterford City Council plan to have an estate Clean-up Day Sunday 6th November from 1.00pm – 2.00pm. This is a great opportunity to lend a hand to ensure our estate is well maintained and presented. Residents will be meeting at No. 1 Beech Court (near the entrance of theContinue reading “Clean-Up Day 06.11.11”
Autumn Newsletter
Circulating this week to all residents is the Autumn 2011 edition of the GRA Newsletter. In the Autumn edition find out how you can take preventative measures to protect your home, how you can save money on your energy bills and read our new Community Notices section. If you would like to download a copyContinue reading “Autumn Newsletter”
Halloween Contact Numbers
The Greenfields Residents Association wish all residents and especially the young children of the estate a very happy and safe Halloween. To ensure that this year’s Halloween period is safe and fun for all, the Greenfields Residents Association will be actively monitoring the estate and surrounding areas over the coming days and for the entireContinue reading “Halloween Contact Numbers”
Waste Building Up For Halloween
Around this time every year Waterford City Council receive an increasing number of calls about waste being collected and stored for Halloween bonfires. This waste can be anything from wooden pallets to tyres, mattresses, couches, etc. If you are concerned about waste being stored in the Greenfields area, please report it to the Waterford CityContinue reading “Waste Building Up For Halloween”
Kilbarry Recycling Centre
Waterford City Council would like to announce that from Monday 19th September Oxigen bin tags and waiver tags will no longer be accepted as payment for items at Kilbarry Recycling Centre; payment must now only be made by bin tags bought on site at Kilbarry. Correct change is needed as change can not be given.Continue reading “Kilbarry Recycling Centre”
Greenfields Residents Association 