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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

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COUCH TO 5K

Welcome to the January issue of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine. On behalf of the Council, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. I would like to start with thanking all of you who kindly donated to our Christmas Foodbank Appeal. I personally delivered the items on behalf of you all and they were greatly appreciated.

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QUEST FOR CRUMLIN NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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SUCCESSFUL TRADE MISSION TO GILBERT

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MEET THE TEAM

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TOP AWARD FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING MOVE MORE SUCCESS

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS PLATINUM RECOGNITION!

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THINKING OF GETTING MARRIED IN 2019?

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MY LADY OF THE CHIMNEY CORNER TWISTED

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ANTRIM LIVE

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CREATE ARTS AND CULTURE WORKSHOPS

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HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY FLOODING? WINTERWISE

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GO FOR IT WITH THE COUNCIL

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ANTRIM TOWN BUSINESS AWARDS

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MAKE IT A FAIRER FORTNIGHT

Following the festive period, I’m sure many of you have been thinking about your New Year’s Resolution. If you are wanting to get back on track with a healthier, more active lifestyle then our leisure membership offers fantastic value for money for all the family and you can read all about it on page 4.

Towards the end of last year, I had the pleasure of leading a delegation of seven businesses and our two enterprise agencies to our Sister City, Gilbert in Arizona. The Trade Mission was a great success, generating $1m in sales for the businesses which surpassed all expectations. There are so many ideas and initiatives which we have been able to take from the visit that will benefit our Borough. For more information on the Trade Mission see page 7.

We have lots planned for the beginning of 2019, including the cultural extravaganza of arts and entertainment, Antrim Live, which returns to Antrim Town from Friday 5 April until Sunday 7 April - see page 13 for more information. Make sure you also check out our Create programme in this issue which includes all of the exciting arts and culture workshops planned from January through to April this year.

So a positive start to the New Year and on that note, I wish you all a happy and healthy 2019.

Councillor Paul Michael Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey

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The magazine is available in alternative formats, please contact us for more information.

The magazine is delivered to postal areas BT29, BT36, BT37, BT39, BT41 and our residents in BT38.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Now the Christmas period is over and the New Year is well and truly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the New You and we have the perfect tool to help you do just that! Our MORE inclusive leisure membership offers fantastic value for money at just £39 per month for all the family to enjoy, or £25 per month for a single adult membership.

(Ts and Cs apply) Antrim Forum, Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile and Valley leisure centres are all included in the membership and each have a selection of state-of-the-art facilities for you to get more active, more often.

Our early morning openings and late night closings make it easier for you to fit in that quick gym session or swim around your busy schedule, so why not make those positive lifestyle changes now?

For all of you fitness class lovers, we have over 30 different types of classes running across our leisure centres with something to suit the beginners who are just getting into their new fitness regime, right up to the hardcore fitness fanatics.

Members also have the added bonus of booking their classes seven days in advance, perfect for those of you who like to plan ahead.

Our soft play areas at both Antrim Forum and Valley Leisure Centre are also included for children who have a membership - the perfect opportunity to burn off some energy in a fun and friendly environment.

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For more information on our leisure memberships and what is included T. 028 9448 1499 or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/more

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If you are looking for a challenge this New Year, then why not join Couch to 5k? In a matter of weeks you could be running 5 kilometres and kick-starting your New Year’s resolution of getting more active, more often.

Antrim Forum: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-8pm.

Starts Monday 21 January 2019.

V36 at the Valley: Mondays, 7-8pm and Saturdays, 9.30-10.30am. Starts Monday 21 January 2019.

Couch to 5k is open to age 16+ and as well as improving your fitness, the sessions are the perfect opportunity for you to socialise, so why not bring a friend along?

For the more elite runners, PACE Running Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm and Tuesdays at 10am at Antrim Stadium. So if you are yet to set your New Year’s resolution, then why not get running with us?

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For more information contact Antrim Forum or Valley Leisure Centre T. 028 9448 1499 or E. active@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

CALLING ALL FOOTBALL FANATICS We have some fantastic news for all you football lovers of the Borough.

Some of the 3G pitches at the Valley Leisure Centre, previously known as the Zest Pitches, have undergone a £120,000 investment.

The newly refurbished pitches will reopen in January.

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For prices, to book or for more information T. 028 9086 1211 or E. vlcbookings@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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QUEST FOR CRUMLIN We are proud to announce Crumlin Leisure Centre recently achieved its Quest Accreditation.

WHAT IS QUEST? This accreditation is specific to the Leisure Industry. Achieving the accreditation demonstrates high standards of good practice and continuous improvement in all aspects of the leisure centre.

When being evaluated for Quest, assessments include areas such as customer service, housekeeping, environmental issues, sports development and community engagement. This is in addition to marketing and communications with our customers and how we invest in training our staff.

WHAT DOES QUEST MEAN FOR OUR CUSTOMERS? Quest provides reassurance to you, our customers, that we are continually working to improve our service. That the latest knowledge and expertise in leisure is being provided by our staff and that our facilities are of a high standard.

Antrim Forum is already QUEST accredited and Sixmile, Valley and Ballyearl are starting to work towards their accreditation.

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For more information visit www.questnbs.org

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Are you a competent swimmer looking for a new job? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Casual Lifeguard and Leisure attendant posts are currently available.

We are currently recruiting casual Leisure Attendants to work across Antrim Forum, Sixmile and Valley Leisure Centres. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic individuals who have a can do attitude.We will provide FREE training leading to a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. This is a great prospect for flexible work as well as the opportunity to progress a career within the Council.

For more information or to register your interest E. humanresource@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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To keep up to date with other jobs in the Borough make sure you like our @ANBoroughJobs Facebook page!

SINNAMON CAFÉ Anyone who has been to Antrim Forum will have heard how great the food is at Sinnamon cafÊ in the leisure centre. We are delighted that Sinnamon has also opened in the Valley Leisure Centre and offer a wide range of sweet treats, hot drinks and yummy breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

So, next time you are at Antrim Forum or Valley Leisure Centre make sure you give yourself a bit of extra time to sample their culinary delights.

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For more information check out their Facebook page @sinnamon.coffee or T. 028 9068 3634

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TRADE MISSION SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS AND GENERATES OVER $1MILLION IN SALES Mayor, Councillor Paul Michael was recently joined by Council Officers, representatives from seven local businesses as well as the two local enterprise agencies on a Trade Mission to Gilbert, Arizona. The purpose of the Trade Mission was to allow the businesses involved to expand into a new export market, aiding sales and job creation opportunities for our local companies and the wider local economy.

Over 42 business sales appointments were made for the businesses in advance of the trip which was fundamental in the success of the Trade Mission. The trip was a great success for all, generating over $1million in sales for the businesses which surpassed all expectations. Visits to Galvanise, Speedspot, the Centre for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Barnone, Thrive and TechAccelerator provided delegates with an insight into what will be achieved through the development of a new state of the art Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre for the Borough.

The visit was instrumental in providing Council with an insight into innovative new age work space solutions which will be incorporated into future plans.

The Trade Mission has also allowed Councillors and Council Officers to visit leading edge global facilities including TGen, Rivulon, ASU Bio Design Institute, Waymo, Skysong and Footprint Manufacturing. The experience has proved invaluable in informing the Council’s negotiations to secure a £90million investment in an iconic advanced manufacturing research facility for the Borough.

This visit and our sister cities link with Gilbert and the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona, represents a legitimate significant part of our economic development strategy and we will continue to explore any opportunities and benefits that arise from this relationship which has been developed over 20 years through an ongoing series of outward and inward visits. A key benefit of the relationship with Gilbert Council Officials has been their invaluable expertise which has assisted the participating businesses to understand the market and address regulatory challenges.

Our MORE all-inclusive leisure membership was also introduced as a direct result of the 2016 visit, generating an additional £350,000 of income annually and a 35% increase in membership numbers.

We’ve shared our all-inclusive membership model with other councils across Northern Ireland, because they are keen to understand the success of it!

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“Phoenix is the largest state for solar adoption and therefore a great opportunity for our business. At present we have four potential distributors and three potential projects with Gilbert Town Council” Environmental Street Furniture “Farmflix has travelled to the US a number of times filming content for our network.

Arizona is somewhere that had slipped our radar until we were offered a place on the Trade Mission supported by the Council.

During our visit to Gilbert, we not only found that Arizona is very much an agricultural state, but one of the leading agriculture hubs in the world” Farmflix

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MEET THE TEAM WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES All services provided by the Council’s Environmental Health Team make a difference to people’s lives within the Borough. Let’s meet some of the members of our Health and Wellbeing Team within Environmental Health: Dr Janice McConnell, Nutrition and Wellbeing Officer

Wendy Brolly, Manager

Wendy works with organisations, community and voluntary agencies to develop and deliver projects and services that improve the health and wellbeing of our residents. “The core of what we do is to make a difference to people’s lives and we do this by working with individuals to help them make decisions that will improve their wellbeing” says Wendy.

Janice brings a unique ‘root-cause’ approach to improving the health and wellbeing of our residents through nutrition. She is currently delivering programmes such as Muddy Boots – a scheme which focuses on edible horticulture, and Nutritious Nursery Nosh which looks at improving the dietary habits of those at nursery level.

Kelly Forsythe, Environmental Health Officer

Alison Briggs, Principal Environmental Health Officer

As well as supervising the team, Alison is involved in the multi-agency support hub across the Borough. This forum brings together key professionals such as social workers, PSNI, Health Trust and the Housing Executive who work together to improve the situation for cases of vulnerable individuals in our community. Alison is also leading an innovative co-production project in Toomebridge, which focuses on engaging with the local community to design and deliver better health and wellbeing services.

Kelly delivers a range of projects and initiatives including ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’, Community Resuscitation and the support hub. Kelly also co-ordinates the placement student programme within Environmental Health.

Affordable Warmth Team

After checking if households meet a number of eligible criteria, Meabh Woods and Joe Jordan carry out home visits and help householders to complete the required paperwork.

Tom Durrant, Home Safety Officer

Reducing accidental injury in the home is the core function of Tom’s role. He does this by highlighting dangers in the home and providing advice and interventions to reduce the risk of having an accident. Tom can provide free home safety checks to residents over the age of 65 and vulnerable adults within the Borough. Tom also offers advice on home safety topics such as carbon monoxide poisoning, burns, scalds, blind cord safety and preventing trips and falls. Free home safety equipment can also be offered, subject to eligibility and availability.

Claudine Kelly, Age Friendly Co-ordinator

Claudine has just recently taken up this new role - see page 34 for more information on what her job entails.

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Officers then send eligible cases on to the Housing Executive or refer homeowners to other referral partners.

Sharon McCaig, Community and Wellbeing Officer

Sharon’s primary role is to support householders to stay warm and healthy in their home. She assesses households for energy efficiency grants and provides advice on how to reduce energy bills where appropriate. In addition to this, she delivers the Oil Stamp Saving Scheme, which allows householders to budget towards their oil bill. Sharon also provides advice and support to community groups who wish to set up a bulk buying oil club in their area.

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For more information T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

TOP AWARD FOR OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING TEAM The Council’s Health and Wellbeing Team was recently recognised for its outstanding work when it was awarded the title of ‘Outstanding Environmental Health Team’ at this year’s Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Excellence Awards. The entries showcased the breadth of work carried out by environmental health professionals and services across the UK and overseas. The team’s submission highlighted its role in delivering a significant improvement to public health and wellbeing and in particular its innovative work with the Duneane community. This project was recently highlighted in the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland’s annual report.

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within the Borough T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

NUTRITIOUS NURSERY NOSH The food a child eats in its early years can influence its dietary habits later in life, so it’s important to instil good habits and a healthy relationship with food from an early age.

Council is taking a pioneering approach to try and improve the diets of the under 5s at nursery, through their ‘Nutritious Nursery Nosh’ programme. This initiative is currently being developed by our award-winning nutritionist, Dr Janice McConnell, who is working closely with a number of day nurseries throughout the Borough.

By looking at the nutritional value of what is currently being provided on the menu and exploring the environment in which children are eating, Janice’s research will help to shape this exciting new programme which we hope to roll out within nurseries across the Borough.

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For more information T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

MOVE MORE SUCCESS

We are delighted to announce the ‘Macmillan Move More Programme’ recently won the ‘Coaching for an Active Life’ category at the UK Coaching Awards. This award demonstrates how important the programme is and the commitment the Council has to helping cancer patients stay active.

Alan McCausland, pictured with Mayor, Councillor Paul Michael is the Council’s Move More Co-ordinator and works with residents of our Borough who are living with and beyond cancer to ensure they are active at all stages of their cancer journey. Clients can be referred to the programme by healthcare professionals or self-referral and after a brief consultation, can avail of the many physical activities and classes organised throughout the Borough.

The programme includes cancer rehabilitation classes which help clients participate in exercise. The classes are free of charge and each client can bring a friend or family member along for company. The benefits of these classes include improved fitness levels, social interaction and combating cancer fatigue.

As well as these classes, all clients can avail of a number of sessions at any of our five leisure centres, and access facilities of their choice with classes like Mindfulness, Pilates, Swimming lessons, Walking Football, Golf and Gardening Programs are also available.

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For more information T. 07587 657 488 or E. alan.mccausland@antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS The results of the NI Best Kept and Ulster in Bloom awards are eagerly awaited every year. The 2018 results demonstrate the hard work and effort put in across the Borough. Ulster in Bloom announced both Antrim and Randalstown 1st place in their relevant categories with Ballynure achieving a very respectable 3rd place in the Small Village category. O’Kanes Pub, Randalstown was presented with a special award for floral design and the Council received special recognition for their efforts with Biodiversity in the management of grass verges.

In the NI Amenity Council’s NI Best Kept Awards, Randalstown and Antrim were placed 1st and runner up respectively.

Many groups throughout the Borough work in partnership with the Council to achieve a beautiful Borough. Volunteers from local areas take part in clean-ups, plant and maintain summer bedding, paint railings, engage with local schools, youth groups and businesses – the list is endless! While the presentation of an award may be a welcome celebration, the benefits for the local area go way beyond. With the local community engaged, more people become interested and opportunities and ideas develop. Friendships are created and a strong essence of pride and ownership ensures continued support and sustainability in the area.

Perhaps there is a group local to you that you could get involved in? What could you contribute to make your local area a better place to live?

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To find out more T. 028 9034 0069 or E. lindsay.houston@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

PLATINUM RECOGNITION! Council takes its responsibilities regarding environmental management very seriously. In 2018 not only has it successfully retained its ISO 14001 accreditation for its Environmental Management System but we are delighted to announce we have been awarded Platinum status – the highest award achievable in the annual Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

This survey allows organisations to compare how they impact on the environment against other organisations in Northern Ireland.

Participants are voluntary and committed to improving their processes to reduce the impact on the environment. Through this voluntary process, organisations identify environmental impacts, measure progress, drive improvement and raise awareness of the environment as an important, strategic and competitive issue. The Council is proud to have achieved a Platinum award and is committed to continuing to improve environmental performance in operations and services.

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THINKING OF GETTING MARRIED IN 2019?

SENTRY HILL or BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL could be your perfect venue!

SENTRY HILL Sentry Hill Historic House has been an approved venue since 2007 and has become very popular for smaller weddings.

Ceremonies take place in one of the farm out buildings, the old byre, which makes for an intimate and rather unique setting.

Sentry Hill House itself dates back to the Victorian period and is set within two acres of gardens which makes it an impressive backdrop for wedding photographs. There is ample car parking and light refreshments (tea/coffee/ shortbread) can be provided if required.

For more information including bookings and prices contact: Antrim Civic Centre T. 028 9448 1315 Mossley Mill T. 028 9034 0179 E. registrar@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL The Ballyclare Town Hall is one of the most popular approved venues for weddings in the Borough: ❦ Historical building with modern facilities ❦ Central location ❦ Sole usage ❦ Suitable for weddings of all sizes (up to 100) ❦ Free car parking ❦ Bridal preparation room ❦ Professional and courteous staff “We chose Ballyclare Town Hall for a number of reasons - the building is well presented, there is parking available for guests, the room inside looks smart and we were given the freedom to plan the wedding service we wanted with friends and family seated close by. The pricing is very reasonable and the staff have been extremely professional and courteous in handling all of our requests and queries.”

Kathryn & Colin Civil marriages can take place in one of two rooms: ❦ Ollar Room (seats up to 100 people) ❦ Dorsten Room (seats 8-10 people) For more information including bookings and prices contact: Antrim Civic Centre T. 028 9448 1315 Mossley Mill T. 028 9034 0179 E. registrar@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk OTHER COUNCIL WEDDING VENUES: ❦ Antrim Civic Centre ❦ Clotworthy and Antrim Castle Gardens ❦ The Old Courthouse, Antrim

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REPRINT OF MY LADY OF THE CHIMNEY CORNER As part of the celebration of Alexander Irvine Day in September, Council organised a reprint of Dr Irvine’s most famous book, ‘My Lady of the Chimney Corner’, which had been out of print for many years.

Telling the story of his upbringing in Antrim, the book mainly concentrates on Irvine’s mother, Anna and how she brought the family up in circumstances of poverty and shortage in the years following the Famine, fitting them for life with her philosophy of ‘Love is Enough’.

This mantra followed Irvine’s work throughout his life as he strove to improve the lot of those he encountered, whether in the slums of New York or the trenches of the Somme. My Lady of the Chimney Corner is available, priced at £5.99, from Antrim Castle Gardens Gift Shop, The Old Courthouse and Mossley Mill.

If you would be interested in a tour of Pogue’s Entry T. 028 9448 1338 or E. philip.magennis@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Dates: Wed 20 – Sun 24 February Times: 7.45pm (Wed-Sat) & 2.30pm (Sat & Sun) Cost: £15, £13 Concession or £50 Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) Ever wondered what happened to Oliver Twist as a young adult? This February, Theatre at The Mill is delighted to be presenting a premiere of the sparkling new musical, Twisted, written by Esler Burke with additional music by Wilson Shields and arranged by Mark Dougherty. Twisted takes up where Oliver! finished.

This dazzling new score opens and we find that Oliver Twist is now in his late twenties. The market place of his youth has changed a little and when he first meets and falls in love with Jane, their happiness seems assured.

However, all is not as it first seems; dark days lie ahead.

Characters from Oliver and Jane’s past come back into their lives, but who can they trust? Who is out for revenge? Will Oliver’s love for Jane stand the test of time?

Under the direction of Jennifer Milligan and Sarah Lyle, members of the Home Spun Youth Theatre, together with other talented artists from the region bring to life this dazzling new musical, while the Theatre at The Mill Ensemble play under the musical direction of Maestro Wilson Shields. With a family ticket from as little as £50, be part of the first audience to experience Twisted, an intriguing, imaginative and toe tapping continuation of Oliver! To book or for more information contact Box Office T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

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FRI 5 - SUN 7 APRIL 2019

Now an established annual event in Antrim’s calendar, Antrim Live, a cultural extravaganza of arts and entertainment, springs to life from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 April and carnival is this year’s big theme based around the popularity of the Greatest Showman.

Nuala McKeever opens the Festival starring in her brand new show Letting Go or Losing It?, with Neil Delamere topping the bill at The Old Courthouse theatre on Sunday 7 April 2019.

A cornucopia of carnival is currently being programmed by the arts team with something to tantalise every taste. Keep an eye out for the Antrim Live brochure nearer to the event or contact Box Office T. 028 9442 8331 or E. boxoffice@theatreatthemill.com to join our mailing list.

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ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH FOR BOOKINGS:

T. 028 9448 1338 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

JANUARY - APRIL 2019

CLOTWORTHY HOUSE

Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH

CLASSES AND COURSES GENERAL INFORMATION

Advance booking is essential for all courses and classes.

Concessionary prices will apply to anyone who is registered as disabled, those who are 60 years old and over, those in receipt of unemployment benefit and students.

Any carer accompanying a person with a disability will be admitted free of charge.

Enrolment will not be refunded other than for a medically certified illness or at the Manager’s discretion.

In the unfortunate event of the course or class being cancelled by the Council, participants will be refunded in full.

If you have any particular access needs please contact the individual venue directly for assistance.

FOR BOOKINGS:

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EYRE STUDIO

Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LH FOR BOOKINGS:

T. 028 9448 1338 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

POGUE'S ENTRY

Church Street, Antrim, BT41 4BA FOR BOOKINGS:

T. 028 9448 1338 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

MUSEUM AT THE MILL

Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

BALLYEARL

85 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 5RZ

For certain courses and classes participants will be asked to bring along specific materials to work with. Details will be available from the individual venues.

FOR BOOKINGS: Book in person at the Box Office, Theatre at The Mill or online theatreatthemill.com

Lunch will not be provided for all day classes, however light refreshments are available to purchase in both The Garden Coffee Shop located at Antrim Castle Gardens and Yarn’s Bar located at Mossley Mill.

The Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB

BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

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GENEALOGY: TRACING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Tutor: Keith Wright Date: Sat 19 Jan Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: £10 & £9 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Join Keith Wright, Director of Foyle Family History Centre, who will give you an insight into researching your own family history in Northern Ireland. Keith has been involved in Genealogy for over 11 years and has helped many people from across the world connect with their ancestors. Whether you are new to family history or an experienced researcher, this class is suitable for all levels of experience and will give many interesting tips on accessing information from a range of sources.

Tutor: Vanessa Drew Date: Sat 26 Jan Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Do you have an area of garden that looks a bit neglected or is your garden a blank canvas? If you don’t know where to start, Vanessa, who has been designing gardens for almost 20 years, will give you ideas on choosing a layout and style to suit the site and look at getting the balance between hard landscaping products, grass and planting in order to achieve colour and harmony and reduce maintenance.

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Tutor: Hannah Ferguson Date: Tue 29 Jan for 6 weeks Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ A six week course with a different project to try each week. Each session will help participants develop essential skills to crochet with confidence. From holding your hook and reading patterns to creating beautiful, versatile granny squares, zigzag blankets and jar cosies.

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LEARN TO DRAW AND DEVELOP YOUR ARTISTIC SKILLS Tutor: Sorrel Wills Date: Thurs 31 Jan for 12 weeks Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: £100 & £90 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Back for an extended run of twelve weeks, Sorrel will cover the basics of how to plot an observational drawing, draw in perspective, composition, colour theory, life drawing (clothed), and still life, with the extra weeks allowing for a more in depth look at some of the topics. She will introduce each topic, illustrated with drawings done for the class and examples of famous works to highlight the points being made, before participants get to work on their own pieces.

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WINTER BIRDS Tutor: Park Rangers Date: Sat 2 Feb Time: 10.30am - 1pm Cost: Free Age: 16 years+ Join our Park Rangers for an educational workshop focussing on birds and how they cope with winter conditions. Special emphasis will be placed on our winter visiting birds and their habits. The half day programme will consist of an indoor presentation, followed by an outdoor guided walk around the gardens searching for, and identifying our winter birds.

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Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Sat 2 Mar Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 Age: 10 - 16 years

With the arrival of spring just around the corner, we can once again expect to see the heightened mammal activity that this time of the year brings. Join our Park Rangers for an informative half-day workshop that explores mammals, their taxonomy, habits and distribution. Special emphasis will be placed on our own indigenous species of mammals, followed by a walk around the grounds searching for animal signs and tracks.

A fun mixed media art class for young people that mixes a quick tour of the art galleries with design, working with a range of two and three dimensional materials including paints, papers, markers, clay, found and recycled materials and exploring art techniques and their place in art history before creating a wild and wonderful piece of art to keep!

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No previous experience is required and all materials are provided. Just bring an apron!

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This course encourages each individual to concentrate on their personal chosen mediums and areas of interest in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Participants will have the opportunity during each class to opt in or out of an intense master-class session. This class welcomes beginners as well as those wishing to learn new artistic skills and participants should bring their own materials.

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The coolest After Schools club in town is back as Emma brightens up your week with this fun and messy art workshop filled with arty style.

With different activities each week, you will have great fun, make new friends and create some very cool art.

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Tutor: Emma Andrews Date: Tue 5 Mar for 6 weeks Time: 3.30pm - 5pm Cost: £30 Age: 5 - 10 years

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Tutor: Park Rangers Date: Sat 23 Feb Time: 10.30am - 1pm Cost: Free Age: 16 years+

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Tutor: Rodney Gillen Date: Thurs 14 March for 4 weeks Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Join Rodney for a four-week foray into the world of Sci-fi cult movies. The strengths, weaknesses and cult status of “Forbidden Planet” (1956), “Dark Star” (1974), “Mars Attacks” (1996) and “Equilibrium” (2002) will be up for debate!

Each two-hour session will consist of an introduced screening and an opportunity for discussion after viewing, so prepare to be delighted and surprised.

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PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP WITH SPRING TONICS Tutor: Marian Partridge Date: Sat 16 Mar Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: £15 & £13.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Join Herbalist, Marian Partridge, in this informative workshop looking at springtime, herbal traditions and recipes, and learn how to identify and process spring plants which cleanse and tonify our blood.

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INTRODUCTION TO STONE CARVING Tutor: Marc Kelly Date: Sat 30 Mar Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £70 & £63 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL FOR BOOKINGS: T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

Learn everything from health and safety practices, carving techniques, sharpening tools, drawing designs, stone categories, finishing styles and displaying a finished work. Also, try letter carving, high and low relief work right up to 2D/3D sculpting on local sandstone. Personal protective equipment, a variety of tungsten tipped carving chisels, a stone carvers mallet, measuring/drawing equipment and sandstone will be provided.

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ALL ABOUT SPRING Tutor: Park Rangers Date: Sat 23 Mar Time: 10.30am - 1pm Cost: Free Age: 16 years+

After surviving the harsher Winter months, the arrival of Spring signals hope and a new beginning for a host of our fauna and flora. Join the Park Rangers for an informative workshop and walk focusing on the arrival of Spring and what it means to many of our species of plants and wildlife.

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HOME PRODUCE FROM GARDEN TO TABLE Tutor: Vanessa Drew Date: Sat 27 Apr Time:10am - 4pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Would you like to reduce your food miles even slightly? Would you like to know where your food has come from?

It is possible to become a bit more selfsufficient and grow some of your own fruit and veg even in a very small area.

In this workshop, we will look at all aspects of growing your own fruit & veg and also keeping livestock such as hens and beekeeping. We will also cover how to make your own home produce: jams, chutneys, yoghurt and even homemade wine!

Tutor: Emma Hanna Date: Begins Wed 2 Jan - Monthly between Jan and May Time: 10am - 11am Cost: £3 per child Age: 18 months - 4 year This is a fun introduction to drama and art for little ones aged from 18 months to 4 years old. Sessions are themed and involve action songs, simple games, role play, stories, painting and craft, parachute games and dressing up box!

Everyone gets to take their work of art home with them and the session concludes with a little song/dance performance in costume!

Parents/carers stay with their child and assist him/her as needed. Advance booking is advised. Only a limited number of spaces may be available to pay at the door on the day.

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Tutor: Joanna Pusz-Simpson Date: Thurs 7 Mar for 5 weeks Time: 7:30pm - 9pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Cost: £30 & £27 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ A fun and lively course to shake off the winter blues! This is a real variety experience for dancers of all abilities!

Try a different style of dance each week including- Cha Cha, Rumba, Square Tango, Jive, Quickstep and Waltz. Ideal for beginners or those looking to just continue with their dancing!

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Tutor: Bob Lindsay Date: Tues 12 Feb for 6 weeks Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm

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Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Learn to dance Viennese Waltz with your partner for your wedding day or any other occasion! No previous dancing experience necessary! The Viennese Waltz is a quick, rotating dance, much faster-paced than the classic, slow Waltz. This simplified social version is a beautiful, non-strenuous dance that dancers of all abilities can enjoy.

This is a small group class of up to seven couples.

Enjoy a practical workshop with tutor Ross McGookin and make an Easter floral arrangement for your home or as a gift.

Materials included. Please bring a packed lunch.

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Join our caretaker and explore Ballyclare Town Hall and find out more about this fascinating public building.

Come and see the Ollar room with its unique original sprung dance floor, hear about the origins of the hall, the old Market House and the clock tower and it’s workings.

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Cost: £30 & £27 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

An exciting new six-week programme of Latin American dancing. No experience necessary. Suitable for dancing with a partner or dancing solo. Learn a new dance each week, such as Merengue, Samba, Paso Doble, Rumba, Jive.

Tutor: Victoria Barkley Date: Tues 21 May for 6 weeks Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Cost: £30 & £27 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Get ready for the holiday season with our fun Salsa course! Ideal for absolute beginners and those with experience. Come by yourself, with a friend or a group!

To secure your place, it is recommended to book in advance as spaces are limited.

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Tutor: Valerie Johnston Date: Mon 7 Jan - 10 weeks (12 places) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

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Valerie Johnson will offer a step by step guide to creating your own soft furnishings for your own home. Curtiains, blinds, cushions etc in your chosen preferences to style your home.

It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabric for the class.

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Tutor: Valerie Johnston Date: Mon 7 Jan - 10 weeks (12 places) Time: 5.15pm - 7.15pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Come and enjoy a friendly atmosphere in these classes as they offer an introduction to soft furnishings and patchwork for beginners with Valerie Johnson. You will learn the basics to help you create something for your home.

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Tutor: Jacqui Milliken Date: Wed 9 Jan 1.30pm - 3.30pm or 7pm - 9pm (10 weeks) or Thurs 10 Jan 7pm - 9pm (10 weeks) Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Scrapbooking is a creative way of displaying cherished photograph and enhancing them with colour, fibres, journaling keepsakes, ribbon, buttons and more. Capture a moment in time telling the story of a photograph. By enrolling on this course participants recognise their responsibility for ensuring they are fully conversant with the safe handling of any equipment and materials used on the course, and where in doubt to enquire and take instruction from their course tutor.

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Tutor: Dorothy Kerr Date: Mon 7 Jan - 10 weeks (12 places) Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ This class with Dorothy Kerr welcomes both the experiences and beginner. Traditional and creative crafts are covered throughout course including tapestry, embroidery and crochet. By enrolling on this course participants recognise their responsibility for ensuring they are fully conversant with the safe handling of any equipment and materials used on the course, and where in doubt to enquire and take instruction from their course tutor.

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Tutor: Valerie Johnston Date: Mon 25 Mar - 10 weeks (12 places) (off 1 week 22 - 28 Apr 2019) Time: 5.15pm. - 7.15pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Come and enjoy a friendly atmosphere in these classes as they offer an introduction to soft furnishings and patchwork for beginners with Valerie Johnson. You will learn the basics to help you create something for your home. It is necessary that you bring your own sewing machine and fabric for the class.

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Tutor: Valerie Johnston Date: Mon 25 Mar - 10 weeks (12 places) (off 1 week 22 - 28 Apr 2019) Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Valerie Johnson will offer a step by step guide to creating your own soft furnishings for your own home.Curtiains, blinds, cushions etc in your chosen preferences to style your home.

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Tutor: Jacqui Milliken Date: Wed 27 Mar 1.30pm - 3.30pm or 7pm - 9pm (10 weeks) (off 1 week 22 - 28 Apr 2019) Thurs 28 Mar 7pm - 9pm (10 weeks) (off 1 week 22 - 28 Apr 2019) Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Scrapbooking is a creative way of displaying cherished photographs and enhancing them with colour, fibres, journaling keepsakes, ribbon, buttons and more. Capture a moment in time telling the story of a photograph.

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Tutor: Dorothy Kerr Date: Mon 25 Mar - 10 weeks (12 places) (off 1 week 22 - 28 Apr 2019) Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age:16 years+ This class with Dorothy Kerr welcomes both the experiences and beginner. Traditional and creative crafts are covered throughout the course including tapestry, embroidery and crochet. By enrolling on this course participants recognise their responsibility for ensuring they are fully conversant with the safe handling of any equipment and materials used on the course and where in doubt, to enquire and take instruction from their course tutor.

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Tutor: Anne Colwell Date: Mon 7 Jan for 13 weeks (no class on Mon 11 Feb & Mon 18 Mar) Time: 10.15am – 12.15pm Cost: £78 & £71.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ The course will cover general art techniques including water, acrylics and water-soluble dry media (graphite, coloured pencil and pastel). Please bring along your own choice of the above materials to work with.

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PAINTING WITH WATER BASED MEDIA Tutor: Anne Colwell Date: Wed 9 Jan for 13 weeks (no class on Wed 13 Feb & Wed 20 Mar) Time: 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm Cost: £78 & £71.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

The course will cover general art techniques including water, acrylics and water-soluble dry media (graphite, coloured pencil and pastel). Please bring along your own choice of the above materials to work with. Beginners welcome.

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Tutor: Natasha Barr Date: Thurs 10 Jan for 6 weeks Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ This tutor led 6-week course is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginners to improvers. The course will take you through the various techniques used when working with watercolour, such as washes, working wet on wet and wet on dry, lifting out and masking for highlights, and many other techniques to achieve textural effects.

Once you have learnt the various techniques you will put them into practice working from images provided. Please bring your own paint & brushes.

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CLAY DAY

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Sat 19 Jan Time: 2pm - 4pm Price: £10 Age: 8 - 11 years

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Tue 15 Jan for 12 weeks (no class on Tues 19 Feb) Time: 10am - 12pm Cost: £90 & £85 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ This class welcomes beginners as well as those wishing to learn new artistic skills. Amanda will encourage each individual to concentrate on their personal chosen mediums and areas of interest in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. As well as being tutored in their specific medium, participants will have the opportunity during each class to opt in or out of an intensive master-class session.

Participants should bring their own materials.

In this fun workshop children will be invited to use clay to make a variety or artworks from their own imagination.

They will be taught to roll, pinch and attach clay creating fun and exciting pieces!!

These can be taken home to allow to dry and can then painted. Come dressed for mess!

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This fun and relaxing class will give you the confidence to prepare your own still life set up and learn the importance of planning your composition, preparing and mixing your paints. The aim of this class is to help you discover what it is about painting that really inspires you and develop core painting skills, exploring line, tone, colour and values whilst continually pushing your creative expression. Students to bring their own materials.

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SKETCH CLUB – DRAWING FOR ADULTS Tutor: Kim Montgomery Date: Tue15 Jan for 4 weeks Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Have you ever wished you could draw?

Learn to draw the world around you with a range of media including pencil, pen, charcoal, pastels, colouring pencil with tutor Kim Montgomery, who specialised in post-grad drawing at Wimbledon College of Art, UAL.

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Tutor: Irene McBride Date: Sat 2 Feb Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) Age: 18 years+ Create a Valentine heart in beautiful glass beads and ribbon. Learn the technique of “Tiffany”/copper foiled glass and create a lovely token for someone special or even keep it for yourself!

Please bring an apron or overall and wear shoes, not sandals. No experience necessary.

Explore subjects including still life objects and portraits. Suitable for beginners and improvers.

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Tutor: Diane Lyness Date: Sat 9 Feb Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home.

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This new & exciting course will take you through the step-by-step process of the wet-on-wet oil painting technique of Alla Prima in which layers of wet oil paint are applied to previously administered layers of wet paint. You will learn to outline your composition onto canvas, pre-mix your oil paints and learn to work with a palette knife.

Please bring your own materials. Canvases will be provided.

Suitable for Beginners or Improvers, this workshop covers the practicalities of making mosaics from your own designs.

You shall be shown how to apply your tiles as well as grout and finish your piece. Please bring a packed lunch as we will break for a short time in the middle of the day.

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This tutor led 6-week course is suitable for all levels, from absolute beginners to improvers.

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Learn how to draw 3 different celebrated cartoon characters over 3 weeks. Use pens and markers to recreate your favourite characters. Come dressed for mess!

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Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Sat 9 Mar Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £35 & £31.50 (Concession) Age: 18 years +

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Tutor: Natasha Barr Date: Thurs 28 Feb for 7 weeks Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: £60 & £55 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

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Tutor: Natasha Barr Date: Fri 1 Mar for 7 weeks Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: £60 & £55 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Design and make a unique Silver necklace or earrings.

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Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Sat 6 Apr Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £10 per session Age: 8 - 16 years This fun workshop encourages young people to design their own artwork from a wide range of mixed media supplied in both two dimensional and three dimensional materials.

Paints, markers, papers, glues, found objects, clay and recycled materials will be available. Participants will be able to take their own wild and wonderful creations home each day. Come dressed for mess!

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SILVER LINKED BRACELET JEWELLRY WORKSHOP Tutor: Diane Lyness Date: Sat 13 Apr Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Spend a day of fun in the workshop and make a silver linked bracelet. Each participant will be taught traditional jewellery making techniques such as piercing, soldering, shaping, texturing and polishing to create a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home.

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Date: Fri 18 Jan to Fri 29 Mar (no class on 1 Mar) Time: 10am - 12pm Cost: £75 & £67.50 (Concession) Age: 18yrs+ Under the guidance of experienced writing tutor and published author Rachael Kelly, you’ll explore elements of narrative, plotting, character, description, setting and more.

Structured writing exercises will get you producing new work each week and you’ll be encouraged to develop your own unique writing voice. Suitable for beginners, though all are welcome. Please bring writing materials.

No previous experience is required. All you need is an apron and bundles of enthusiasm!

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Tue 19 Mar to Tue 23 Apr Time: 10.00am - 11.30am Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) Age: 16yrs+

FOR BOOKINGS:

In this 6 week class Amanda Montgomery will teach you lots of different techniques and skills to enable you to make beautiful floral displays for your home.

T. 028 9034 0202 or online theatreatthemill.com

Materials will be provided for the first week and thereafter you will be advised what to bring along each week. You will need to bring a good pair of scissors or secateurs each week.

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HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY FLOODING?

HOMEOWNER FLOOD PROTECTION GRANT SCHEME Homeowners who have experienced flooding, may be eligible to avail of assistance through the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme. This scheme, operated by the Department for Infrastructure applies to homes that have been flooded or are at any risk of weather related flooding based on either of the following criteria: • Properties for which the owner can provide verifiable evidence of having internally flooded once or more in the past 25 years and which Rivers Agency can confirm are located within the estimated flood areas illustrated on the 1 in 25 year Fluvial Flood Hazard Maps: www.nidirect.gov. uk or

Due to the apparent change in our climate, the likelihood of flooding is recognised as an increasing concern for many residents across the Borough.

• Properties for which the owner can provide verifiable evidence to substantiate internal flooding on two or more occasions in the past 25 years.

Homeowners meeting either of these two criteria are encouraged to submit an application.

HOME INSURANCE It is important to have home and contents insurance to protect you in the event that anything may happen your home and/or contents. Sometimes, following flooding, insurance companies can increase their prices. To assist customers in obtaining a fair price for insurance, there is a scheme called Flood Re.

BAG IT AND BIN IT!

Flood Re is a flood re-insurance scheme set up by the Association of British Insurers to help households in a flood risk area or those who have been affected by flooding to find affordable home insurance.

With the heavy rainfall over the winter months, NI Water’s recent campaign known as ‘Bag it and Bin it’ is as important as ever. Blockages caused by objects that the sewerage system has not been designed for can block your toilets and drains.

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For full details on the Scheme, a ‘Guide to Applicants’, application form and other useful information visit www.nidirect.gov.uk

For more information on what can be flushed down your toilet visit www.niwater.com

BE WINTERWISE! Our Winterwise publication contains lots of useful tips and advice on how you can beat the freeze this winter.

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GO FOR IT WITH THE COUNCIL! For any budding entrepreneurs (over 16s) considering starting a new, full-time or part-time business within Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough, the ‘Go For It’ programme is a positive first step.

We caught up with Colin McFarlane from Ultra Vapour Works and Jo Cunningham from Pipe Dream, to hear how they made their dreams a reality by going for it!

This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.

PIPE DREAM Jo is originally from South Africa and when her son was 19 he had a horrific car accident which resulted in his dexterity and co-ordination being affected.

With a piece of left over pipe, she attempted to make a bird box however, she placed a candle under it and it looked great! Her son Brad and his girlfriend Vicky, who met in rehab, helped Jo with the pipes and this helped with improving their co-ordination. Pipe Dream was born in 2015 with Jo moving to Northern Ireland in 2017 and starting the Go For It programme in August 2018.

Q1. How did you hear about the Go For It programme?

I was given a pamphlet at the Jobs and Benefits Office, no one wanted to employ me!

Q2. What support did you receive?

Right from the first meeting with Caeris at LEDCOM, the support and advice was amazing!

Q3. Would you recommend the Go For It programme?

For anyone wanting to start a business or become self-employed, but don’t know where to start, Go For It is very helpful.

Caeris was a wealth of information and extremely patient with this old dippy lady – I am sure I asked the same question twice!

Q4. Have you any advice for people still thinking about taking the leap into self-employment?

Yes, once you have the idea, never doubt yourself! Never think you know it all, seek opinions, accept criticism and put your everything into your new adventure. But most of all, have fun doing it.

ULTRA VAPOUR WORKS Ultra Vapour Works provide a specialist service of Vapour Blasting and Ultra Sonic Cleaning.

This process can be applied to any metal item especially those that are rusted, covered in grease and oil. The business started to trade on 1 February 2017 after the completion of a business plan through the Go For It programme. The business is owned and managed by Colin McFarlane who has experience of this process. Colin has a long term passion for working with motorbikes as well as vintage bikes and cars. The business is based at Mallusk Enterprise Park in Newtownabbey.

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Q1. How did you hear about the Go For It programme?

I heard about the Go For It programme initially through the local newspaper and then in more detail at Mallusk Enterprise Park at one of their free drop in business advice clinics.

Q2. What support did you receive?

I met up with a business adviser and we worked together on a business plan for my new business.

Through the process, I also received help to secure commercial business premises at Mallusk Enterprise Park.

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Q3. Would you recommend the Go For It programme?

Absolutely! You need a business plan to be properly prepared and I would have struggled to complete a plan on my own. Doing the business plan with Mallusk Enterprise Park gave me an invaluable step by step guide to starting my business.

Q4. Have you any advice for people still thinking about taking the leap into self-employment?

Invest the time to do your market research and identify who your target customer is.

I would also recommend Mallusk Enterprise Park as a fantastic destination for any new business due to the ongoing business support I receive.

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i ANTRIM TOWN CENTRE BUSINESS AWARDS Do you know of an award winning business?

Does a particular business offer excellent customer service?

Do you know someone who has recently started a new business?

Are you aware of a business that has gone from strength to strength?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then why not vote in this year’s Antrim Town Centre Business Awards? The awards, organised in association with Antrim Town Team, will see local businesses compete in various categories. The Antrim Town Team consists of local Councillors and traders, who work together on projects to help increase footfall, generate business and enhance the town.

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Could you be the next success story?

For further details T. 0800 027 0639 or complete the short enquiry form at www.goforitni.com

The awards are a great way to recognise those businesses that serve Antrim Town Centre and take pride in their products, services and local area.

The awards will be decided by public vote and an independent judging panel.

The public vote will run from Thursday 24 January until Friday 8 February.

Winners will be announced at an awards dinner on Friday 1 March 2019.

For more information or to vote visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/antrimbusinessawards T. 028 9446 3113 ext. 31344 or E. Karen.Uprichard@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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MAKE IT A FAIRER FORTNIGHT This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 25 February – 10 March and will give you and your family the opportunity to support Fairtrade.

DON’T RUBBISH OUR BOROUGH

Fairtrade is about giving the people who produce the things you buy a fair price for their work and Fairtrade Fortnight seeks to bring more awareness to shoppers about where the produce they are buying comes from.

This is the perfect time to introduce or promote Fairtrade products in your business, shop, group, school or church.

Why not join us in supporting Fairtrade by organising your own Fairtrade coffee morning or even a bake-off?

Show your love for Fairtrade by gi ving Fairtrade flower s and chocolates this Valentine’s Day!

Your efforts will help to highlight the impact that Fairtrade makes to small farmers, producers and to their local communities.

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We all want to be proud of the local community we live in!

Nobody wants to see unsightly litter when they look out their window. If an area is already littered, people are even more likely to throw more litter down. Council staff are out every day sweeping and litter picking but you can also play your part.

Why not take part in a clean up and litter pick in your local area? Last year over 111,000 volunteers took part in the Big Spring Clean, removing 141 tonnes of litter from our street, coast lines and rural areas across Northern Ireland.

Regular visible activities by local residents, community groups, schools and businesses, which promote a sense of civic pride will inspire others to follow suit.

Council can help by providing litter pickers, hi-vis jackets, gloves, bags and even removing any bags of litter collected.

For more information visit www.fairtrade.org.uk

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For more information T. 028 9034 0056 or E. waste@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

CHILL THE FRIDGE OUT Did you know your fridge should be set to a temperature below 5°C? Many of us have our fridges set too warm, resulting in milk and other food items perishing too quickly.

By setting your fridge to the right temperature, your food could last up to three days longer.

Over 3.1m glasses of milk are poured down our kitchen sinks every day in the UK

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LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE New Year’s resolutions often include healthy eating. While it’s tempting to do a big shop with lots of healthy food, remember to plan your meals in advance to ensure that your food does not go to waste.

If you do have leftovers, why not turn them into something tasty? Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for some delicious recipes.

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#iRecycleRight…DO YOU? Over half the rubbish that goes into our black bins every week could have been recycled.

Recycling is one of the best ways we can have a positive impact on the world we live in.

Do you know where your recycling actually goes when it is collected?

Check out our videos at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recycling which were recorded right here in Northern Ireland and show just what happens when you put those recyclables in the right bin.

MAKE RECYCLING YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION! Many of us do our best to try and recycle but sometimes the pressure of life just gets in the way. If we all made just a few small changes to how we deal with our household waste it would make a big difference. Here’s a few tips of how you can improve your recycling this New Year:

GET CRAFTY Reusing products at home is a great way to teach the kids the importance of recycling. Save up toilet rolls, glass jars, magazines and plastic food trays for making craft projects to show your kids how even the most everyday objects can find new life. Websites such as Pinterest have lots of ideas.

FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED Many people put recyclables into their black bin as they aren’t sure whether it can be recycled or not.

Visit our website at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ bins to find out what can go into each bin. You can also check your #iRecycleRight leaflet which was included in the back page of the October edition of Borough Life.

DON’T FORGET THE BATHROOM It’s easy to remember to recycle your food scrapings and food packaging but we often forget about the recyclables in the bathroom. Why don’t you try putting an extra bin in the bathroom or even hang a bag on the back of the door for your empty: Shampoo bottles Shower gels bottles Aerosols

Toilet rolls Cleaning bottles Soap Containers

START COMPOSTING Composting isn’t just a good way to cut down on household waste, it’s also the perfect lesson on what recycling is all about converting waste into a reusable product!

Kids can watch their banana peels, sandwich crusts and dinner leftovers transform into nutritious soil for the garden.

Council can provide Home Composters for £9.99.

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RATEPAYERS URGED TO AVAIL OF RATE REBATE Tenants and homeowners who receive Universal Credit are being urged to check their eligibility for the new Rate Rebate scheme.

The scheme is being administered by Land & Property Services (LPS), part of the Department of Finance, to provide ratepayers in receipt of Universal Credit assistance with the payment of rates for the home they live in.

Rate Rebate is being rolled out in conjunction with Universal Credit across Northern Ireland.

Tenants or homeowners should apply for Rate Rebate once they are awarded Universal Credit. Universal Credit details will be used to determine the amount of Rate Rebate that can be awarded. Any claim for Rate Rebate should be made within three months of the claimant’s first Universal Credit payment to ensure no partial loss of any subsequent award.

The application is very straightforward and can be completed online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/rate-rebate-scheme.

Claimants must first register for an online account using their own email address and when they are registered, they can complete their online application.

For those who are not eligible to apply for Universal Credit, rates support will continue through Housing Benefit for Rates and/or Low Income Rate Relief.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD CELEBRATING OUR YOUTH Do you know an inspirational young person in the Borough who deserves to be recognised for their achievements? Perhaps you know someone who always goes the extra mile to make a difference to the life of those in the community?

If so, why not nominate them for this year’s Policing and Community Safety Partnership Youth Awards. Taking place on Friday 29 March 2019, this awards ceremony will celebrate the positive achievements of young people across the Borough.

If you know someone who deserves an award, then nominate them in one of the following categories: • Volunteer Champion Award

IT’S TIME TO BANK! Have you heard of timebanking?

By joining a timebank, members help each other out and then deposit those hours in the ‘bank’. One hour of time spent helping someone will gain you one time credit which you can store up and use when you need or they can be donated to someone else in need.

These exchanges can involve practical skills such as DIY or gardening, sewing, learning a new language or simply just sharing a cup of tea. Joining a timebank allows resources, expertise and experience to be shared and can be a real boost to community spirit.

Timebanks operate on the principle that time is the new money and everyone can participate, allowing you to meet new friends and share your own skills while learning new ones along the way.

The Council is working with Volunteer Now to establish the Borough’s first timebank with the Duneane Community Collective in Toomebridge.

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Register your interest with us by T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

• Creativity Award • Community Champion Award • Sport Champion Award • Heart of Gold Award • Entrepreneurship Award • The GRIT Award • Youth Champion Award Any young person aged 11-18 years and from the Borough is eligible to be nominated for an award. Nominations close on Thursday 28 February 2019 at 4pm. Nominate online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/youthawards

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For more information T. 028 9034 0016 or E. pcsp@antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

GET INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SAFETY Would you like to play your part in helping keep local communities safe? Do you have an interest in local policing issues?

Why not consider joining the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) as an Independent Member. PCSPs operate in each of the 11 Council areas to ensure the entire community can have a voice and be heard on the issues in their area. They work with the community to identify issues of concern in the local area and prepare plans to deliver practical solutions.

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AGE FRIENDLY ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES

The Community Plan has a vision to make our Borough a place where older people can live life to the full. In order to achieve this, we have recently appointed an Age Friendly Co-ordinator, Claudine Kelly, who will work with local residents and partner organisations.

Claudine will be finding out what it’s like to grow older within our Borough and asking ‘what can be done to make things better’. She will be working across Council and with other organisations who deliver services across the Borough and encouraging them to make small changes to become more age friendly.

It’s important that older people can influence the planning and design of services which meet their needs and Claudine will be encouraging residents to have more say and be more involved in the decisions that will affect them. As people grow older, they can become socially isolated. It is our aim that older people stay connected within the community and Claudine will be engaging with residents, providing advice and information on the range of activities and services that are available right on their doorstep.

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For more information T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

DEMENTIA TRAINING

OLDER PEOPLE’S ART PROJECT If you are 60+ years young, interested in making friends and enjoy being creative then this is the project for you.

We are working with the Alzheimer’s Society and local charity Dementia NI to raise awareness of dementia and what it’s like to live with a diagnosis of dementia.

Located in community centres across the Borough these weekly two hour classes are completely FREE and will run until April 2019. Classes will be a mix of creative reminiscence, painting, music, dance and crafts.

As part of this, FREE training sessions are being offered, where you can become a ‘Dementia Friend’.

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This will allow you to learn a bit more about dementia and the small ways you can help – from being patient in a shop queue to visiting someone you know living with dementia, every action counts.

By creating a climate of kindness and understanding, you can help to ensure that everyone affected by dementia feels part of society.

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If you are interested in joining one of these creative classes T. 028 9034 0228 or E. leeann.murray@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

HOW ACCESSABLE IS IT? Have you ever visited somewhere and found the access was not what you expected? Perhaps you have found that the accessible toilet is anything but accessible when you have gone to use it?

AccessAble, formerly known as DisabledGo, was set up as a result of one man’s experience as a wheelchair user and disabled walker.

The service provides the detailed information you need, to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you. We are delighted to be working with AccessAble and have had a number of accessibility audits carried out on our facilities and services to create an online Accessibility Guide.

These detailed guides tell you all about a venue’s access and are 100% facts, figures and photographs.

You can check out the facts and explore the details before you leave home or even on the move using the app at www.accessable.co.uk

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For more information contact Ellen Boyd T. 028 9446 3113 or E. ellen.boyd@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

AUTISM IMPACT AWARD We’re on our way to creating a more Autism friendly environment for our customers as we work towards achieving the Autism Impact Award.

This award promotes our support for those with additional needs in our Borough. Through the development of Autism Action Plans and the training of our frontline staff, we will be able to confidently provide a service and facilities to the 30,000 individuals and families living with the daily challenges of Autism in Northern Ireland.

AUTISM TRAINING

Once the training is complete, we will have Autism Champions based at each of our venues to help make them more welcoming and accessible to those with Autism and their families.

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YOUR COUNCILLORS KEY ABBREVIATIONS DUP Democratic Unionist Party IND Independent SDLP Social Democratic

and Labour Party

Dunsilly

Ballyclare

Antrim Threemilewater

TUV Traditional Unionist Voice UUP Ulster Unionist Party

Airport

Macedon Glengormley Urban

Airport District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Aldergrove, Clady, Crumlin, Mallusk and Templepatrick and consists of 5 members.

MAYOR

THOMAS BURNS SDLP T. 07803 535094 E. thomas.burns@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

ANNEMARIE LOGUE SINN FEIN T. 07533 353610 E. annemarie.logue@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

MATTHEW MAGILL DUP T. 07825 374019 E. matthew.magill@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

PAUL MICHAEL UUP T. 07587 657120 E. paul.michael@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

MERVYN REA mbe UUP T. 07860 590614 E. mervyn.rea@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Antrim District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple and Stiles and consists of 5 members.

DEPUTY MAYOR

PAUL DUNLOP DUP T. 07771 554652 E. paul.dunlop@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

NEIL KELLY ALLIANCE T. 07545 992615 E. neil.kelly@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

ROISIN LYNCH SDLP T. 07827 276840 E. roisin.lynch@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

JIM MONTGOMERY UUP T. 07471 147666 E. jim.montgomery@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

DREW RITCHIE UUP T. 07713 864953 E. drew.ritchie@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

JOHN SMYTH DUP T. 07436 582180 E. john.smyth@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Ballyclare District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyclare East, Ballyclare West, Ballynure, Ballyrobert and Doagh and consists of 5 members.

DAVID ARTHURS IND T. 07925 740395 E. david.arthurs@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

JIM BINGHAM UUP T. 07789 208142 E. jim.bingham@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

MANDY GIRVAN DUP T. 07912 028945 E. mandy.girvan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

TIM GIRVAN DUP T. 07895 208006 E. tim.girvan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

VERA MCWILLIAM UUP T. 07792 477050 E. vera.mcwilliam@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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Dunsilly District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Cranfield, Parkgate, Randalstown, Shilvodan and Toome and consists of 5 members.

VACANT

LINDA CLARKE DUP T. 07803 132601 E. linda.clarke@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

HENRY CUSHINAN SINN FEIN T. 07871 229810 E. henry.cushinan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

JORDAN GREER DUP T. 07738 263167 E. jordan.greer@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

RODERICK SWANN UUP T. 07423 457376 E. roderick.swann@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Glengormley Urban Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyhenry, Burnthill, Carnmoney, Collinbridge, Glebe, Glengormley and Hightown and consists of 7 members.

AUDREY BALL DUP T. 07749 083538 E. audrey.ball@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

PHILLIP BRETT DUP T. 07971 538685 E. phillip.brett@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

MARK COSGROVE UUP T. 07740 063726 E. mark.cosgrove@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

MICHAEL GOODMAN SINN FÉIN T. 07827 818500 E. michael.goodman @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

MICHAEL MAGUIRE UUP T. 07827 936498 E. michael.maguire @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

NOREEN MCCLELLAND SDLP T. 07789 208157 E noreen.mcclelland @antrimandnew townabbey.gov.uk

JULIAN MCGRATH ALLIANCE T. 07920 029033 E. julian.mcgrath@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Macedon District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Abbey, Carnmoney Hill, O’Neill, Rathcoole, Valley and Whitehouse and consists of 6 members.

BILLY DECOURCY DUP T. 07789 208144 E. william.decourcy@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

ROBERT FOSTER UUP T. 07846 084545 E. robert.foster@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

PAUL HAMILL DUP T. 07803 186008 E. paul.hamill@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

THOMAS HOGG mbe DUP T. 07792 891572 E. thomas.hogg@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

DAVID HOLLIS TUV T. 07475 033363 E. david.hollis@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

W.J. WEBB mbe jp ALLIANCE T. 07799 866876 E billy.webb@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Threemilewater District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Ballyduff, Fairview, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Mossley and Rostulla and consists of 6 members.

FRASER AGNEW mbe UUP T. 07711 135267 E. fraser.agnew@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

PAMELA BARR DUP T. 07974 826165 E. pamela.barr@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

TOM CAMPBELL ALLIANCE T. 07595 978690 E. tom.campbell@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

SAM FLANAGAN DUP T. 07984 037509 E. sam.flanagan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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STEPHEN McCARTHY UUP T. 07525 751293 E stephen.mccarthy@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

STEPHEN ROSS DUP T. 07713 946038 E stephen.ross@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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FOODBANKS We would like to thank all of you who donated to our Foodbanks in time for Christmas.

The Mayor, Councillor Paul Michael and Chief Executive, Jacqui Dixon personally delivered all of the items to the Antrim and Newtownabbey Foodbanks where they were gratefully received.

Don’t forget, you can donate items to our foodbanks all year round.

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DO YOU THINK WE COULD DO BETTER? We are currently in the process of developing our new Corporate Improvement Plan for 2019/20.

This is a result of legislation that requires the Council to make arrangements to ensure continuous improvement in how it operates.

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USEFUL NUMBERS PLEASE NOTE - The Council is NOT responsible for these services. We've listed some useful contacts to help you.

Animal Welfare Bryson Energy Bus and Rail queries (Translink) Citizens Advice (Antrim & Newtownabbey) Education Authority Electricity Faults & Emergencies (24 hours)

028 2563 3134 0800 142 2865 028 9066 6630 028 9590 6505 028 2565 3333

Fallen trees (Department for Infrastructure)

0300 200 7893

Gas Emergency Response (24 hours)

0800 002 001

Hospitals Antrim Area Hospital Whiteabbey Hospital

028 9442 4000 028 9086 5181

Housing Executive Main Number (including grass cutting & graffiti) Repairs Line Housing Benefit Land Registry Mapping (Land & Property Services) Northern Health & Social Care Trust Pest Control (Consult your phone directory) Rates (Property Rating & Valuation) TransportNI (previously Roads Service) Bus shelter vandalism/graffiti Cut roadside trees and grass verges Fallen trees Flooding roadway, footpath and blocked road gullies (24 hours) Road repairs (including potholes) Street lighting Traffic Hotline Winter salting (24 hours) Social Security Agency Antrim and Newtownabbey Offices: Benefits Freephone Employment Service Telephone/Utility Boxes (BT fault) Voting (Electoral Office) Water (NI Water) Flooding Incident Line (24 hours) Report your property is flooded or flooding

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Flooding - Council owned property

028 9446 3113

Burst watermains and blocked sewers (Northern Ireland Water) (24 hours)

0345 744 0088

Overflowing rivers and watercourses (Rivers Agency) Water pollution in watercourse (Northern Ireland Environment Agency)

028 9260 6100 0800 807 060

Consumerline (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)

0300 123 6262

Action Fraud

0300 123 2040

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CIVIC CENTRES Antrim Newtownabbey

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LEISURE CENTRES Allen Park Antrim Forum Ballyearl Crumlin Sixmile Valley

We recently launched our new Instagram page to share all of our photos and videos with you from Council events.

Make sure you tag us @ANBorough and we will do our best to share your pics!

THEATRES Courtyard Theatre Old Courthouse Theatre Theatre at The Mill

Our social media channels are a great way of keeping up to date with Council business, events and important information.

FACILITIES Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House Ballyclare Town Hall Flax Gallery & Museum at The Mill Pogues Entry Sentry Hill Whitehouse

RECYCLING CENTRES

Opening times for recycling centres are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recycling Craigmore (Randalstown) Crumlin Newpark (Antrim) Bruslee O’Neill Road

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Contact details for community Centres are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/communitycentres

BIN COLLECTIONS

Check your bin collection day at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/binchecker Please remember to leave your bin out for 7am on collection day at normal collection points.

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