Other events/activities to tie in with 10/10/10 Middle river cycle path renewal • A 10/10/10 community project to restore the section of the cycle path that starts by The Nunnery and runs alongside the Middle River just outside of Douglas. A joint initiative by the Department of Infrastructure, Douglas Borough Council and Britain in Bloom, supported by Britannia International. • Work parties are taking place on Saturday 9 October and Sunday 17 October, starting at 11am – the work is suitable for adults and older children. • The restored path will be opened by Phil Gawne, Department of Infrastructure Minister, on Saturday 23 October, 11am. Everyone welcome – bring your bikes and try it out! • If you’d like to take part, please contact Katie Keenan at the One World Centre – Katie@owciom.org, tel 800464 - and confirm which session(s) you can commit to. Community orchard at Nobles Park •On 29 September 2010 the first tree was planted in a new Community Orchard at Noble’s Park to tie in with 10/10/10. The orchard will comprise 20 trees, including walnut, apple, chestnut, hazel and cobnut – for everyone to enjoy. •The full planting will take place in 2011. •Douglas Borough Council is working with Transition Isle of Man to create the orchard, with the support of Thomas Miller, an Island-based investment bank. Beach clean at Poyllvaaish •Saturday 9 October, 10am to 12.15pm •To mark 10/10/10 the Manx Wildlife Trust invite everyone to a beach clean at Poyllvaaish and Balladoole shore, followed by a picnic on the beach (or in the barn). •Pass through Poyllvaaish Farm yard, and meet on far side. Sacks and gloves will be provided, but your own gloves and/or a bucket might be useful. Please note, any children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Continues