Armstrong supports “Green Gyms”
Ulster Unionist MLA Billy Armstrong has thrown his support behind the campaign by the Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland to start up “Green Gym” sessions on Saturday mornings.
These are planned as an alternative to more conventional gyms, and will involve will involve a few hours work doing important activities such as woodland management, seed collecting or tree planting.
The Mid-Ulster MLA said,
“As a member of the Assembly’s Environment Committee, I am pleased to support this initiative by the Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland.
“It is ideal for those who wish to improve their general fitness and who are concerned with environmental issues and the world we live in.
Not only will it get people out in the fresh air taking exercise and relieving the stresses of daily life, which is of course very important in itself, but it will also have a positive visible benefit on the natural environment. Even better, it’s all absolutely free, and no experience is required.”