Last Friday Chris Hazzard, South Down Sinn Féin MLA, met with Boyd Mc Clurg and Clare Jones at the Outdoor Recreation office in Castlewellan for an overview of the work being carried out particularly in relation to tourism promotion in South Down.
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Chris Hazzard MLA, Clare Jones, Product Development Manager with Outdoor Recreation) and Vincent MacDonald, the political advisor to Chris Hazzard based in the Downpatrick Office.[/caption]
Mr Hazzard said: “There are brilliant initiatives taking place in Mourne Forests, being managed by Outdoor Recreation, and I am pleased to say that the investment is bearing fruit, with in excess of 50,000 people using Mourne Mountain Bike Trails and similarly impressive numbers using the Castlewellan Pump Track and The Walk Trails. “Improvements are clear in many areas, evidenced by the recently constructed Children’s Play areas, which seamlessly blend into their wooded surroundings. The marketing campaigns are of the highest standard, as are the strategic objectives.” “Overall the standard of work being carried means we are making genuine progress in harnessing the unrealised tourism potential of South Down. “The public can play their part in their efforts and I would like to echo their call for help from the public as part of the Mourne Forests Volunteer Scheme. To do so call 028 4377 0296.
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