Lagan Dragons Official Opening
Lagan Dragons had the official opening of their new premises at the Stranmillis Embankment on Sunday 28th November. Nichola Mallon, DfI Minister did the honours in the sunshine.
The Lagan Dragon ladies took over a derelict property and set about clearing the site of trees and weeds. Dawson Wam through McAdam Design Ltd was asked if they could help in any way. They mobilised to the site and over a week, concreted the paths and created a patio area.
Northstone Materials were delighted to come on board and supply the concrete free of charge for the project. In a twist to the story, it was lovely to see our Cancer Focus branded trucks, Rosie and Rebecca make the delivery.
The Lagan Dragons are Northern Ireland’s first-ever Dragon Boat team made up of paddlers who have been directly or indirectly affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. The launch of the site marked the culmination of work undertaken over the last number of months by the club by McAdam, DawsonWAM and Northstone to completely transform the site from a heavily overgrown and unusable boatyard into a safe and secure site that will enable the club to enjoy their sport and allow more people affected by cancer to join.
During the opening, Minister Mallon paid tribute to the formidable women of the club who had pooled support from the local community to make this happen. Lagan Dragons Club Chair Jenny Colmer thanked McAdam, Dawson WAM and Northstone for their generosity in giving up their time, expertise and materials to provide the club with a home.
The Lagan Dragon ladies took over a derelict property and set about clearing the site of trees and weeds. Dawson Wam through McAdam Design Ltd was asked if they could help in any way. They mobilised to the site and over a week, concreted the paths and created a patio area.
Northstone Materials were delighted to come on board and supply the concrete free of charge for the project. In a twist to the story, it was lovely to see our Cancer Focus branded trucks, Rosie and Rebecca make the delivery.
The Lagan Dragons are Northern Ireland’s first-ever Dragon Boat team made up of paddlers who have been directly or indirectly affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. The launch of the site marked the culmination of work undertaken over the last number of months by the club by McAdam, DawsonWAM and Northstone to completely transform the site from a heavily overgrown and unusable boatyard into a safe and secure site that will enable the club to enjoy their sport and allow more people affected by cancer to join.
During the opening, Minister Mallon paid tribute to the formidable women of the club who had pooled support from the local community to make this happen. Lagan Dragons Club Chair Jenny Colmer thanked McAdam, Dawson WAM and Northstone for their generosity in giving up their time, expertise and materials to provide the club with a home.