- Nicholson and Elliott Visit Linden Foods
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson accompanied by Vice Chairman of the NI Assembly Agriculture Committee, UUP MLA Tom Elliott met with Gerry Maguire and Richard Moore from Linden foods recently.
- Nicholson visits Caledon Regeneration Partnership
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson last week visited Caledon Regeneration Partnership.
- MEP Jim Nicholson and Sir Reg Empey meet with Mayor and local MLA
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson and Ulster Unionist Party Leader Sir Reg Empey MLA last week made a fact finding visit to Newtownabbey .
- EU Commission Fisheries Proposal Could Lead to Further Destruction of our Industry says Nicholson
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has said that European Commission proposals to reduce the prawn TAC for local fishermen by 30% could lead to the further destruction of our fishing industry in Northern Ireland.
- Nicholson to Question Chief Commissioner on Brazillian Beef
Speaking ahead of a special debate in the European Parliament next week on Brazilian beef where the Commissioner will be questioned on the subject, Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has said MEPs must flex their muscles and not let the Commission get away with relaxing the rules on imports of Brazilian beef.
Jim Nicholson MEP and UUP representative
Nicholson visits Caledon Regeneration Partnership
Conservative and Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson last week visited Caledon Regeneration Partnership.
Florence Trimble, Secretary of Caledon Regeneration Partnership stated" I am delighted that Mr Nicholson took time to visit Caledon and see the progress which has been made in the village over the past decade."
Commenting during the visit Mr Nicholson said
"Caledon was fortunate to obtain funding from peace 1 for the production of the Comprehensive Development Plan drawn up in 1997.With the support of Government agencies and Heritage Lottery funding, the majority of schemes highlighted in the plan have now been successfully completed under the Caledon Conservation and Enhancement Programme.
I am delighted that one major ongoing project is the refurbishment of the Caledon Beam Engine and Engine House, which has been spearheaded by Consarc Conservation.The Caledon Beam engine dates from the early 1830s and once powered Caledon Mill. Not only is the Caledon Beam Engine one of the earliest surviving steam engines in Ireland, but the combination of both engine and engine house is now unique in Ireland, this restoration will undoubtedly have a major impact on the development of tourism in the region.
Caledon regeneration Partnership are making every effort to obtain funding to effect a complete restoration of this extremely important example of industrial archaeology.
I am delighted that Caledon Regeneration Partnership are currently developing a number of cross community initiatives including Caledon Village Allotments which will give the local community and village schools an opportunity to build relationships through the pursuit of a common interest while promoting sustainable food production and the use of fresh local seasonal produce."
Mr Nicholson concluded his visit by praising the Partnership for their achievments to date and for looking to the future for new opportunities which can be generated in this part of County Tyrone.
