River Bush Salmon Station - Open day on 8 July

The River Bush Salmon Station is holding an open day on 8 July 2009.

The open day is an annual event which offers free guided tours of the Salmon station including the Hatchery and Fish rearing facilities.

Visitors will be able to find out about the work of the station and will gain insight into the life cycle of a salmon and the factors influencing the various stages of the cycle.

Visitors will also find out how the station contributes to the international effort to maintain and improve Salmon stocks in the North Atlantic.

Guided tours will take place every half hour starting at 10am with the last tour at 16.00hrs.

Hatchery staff who will accompany the tours are expert in Salmon conservation so visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Visitors should note that there are areas of deep, fast flowing water at the Salmon Station and they are therefore requested to follow the designated route and to listen to the safety advice of the guides at all times. All children should be accompanied by an adult.

Notes to Editors:

1. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

2. The Bush Salmon Station is located at 21 Church Street, Bushmills, Co Antrim

3. The facility is accessible to the disabled.

4. For further information, please contact the River Bush Salmon Station, telephone 028 20731435.

5. Media enquiries should be addressed to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Press Office Tel (028) 90515047 or email press.office@dcalni.gov.uk

Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.