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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

BOROUGH LIFE // MARCH 2019 2

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

ANTRIM LIVE

THEATRE HOT PICKS FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH FOR WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPION MRS JOAN CHRISTIE CVO OBE LEGACY BURSARY SCHEME £2M MORE INVESTMENT

Welcome to the March edition of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine that keeps you up to date with Council services, events and news. Spring is upon us and with the longer days there is no better time to get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful Borough. We have a number of events to keep you entertained, kicking off with Antrim Live, a two day cultural extravaganza which returns to the heart of Antrim Town, Easter Camps, Easter Stages Rally, Theatre Workshops and much more! See pages 26 and 27 for a full list of our events.

QUEST SUCCESS GOLF MEMBERSHIPS 9

SPORTS AWARDS SUMMER SCHEMES LEISURE GRANTS

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AGE FRIENDLY INCLUSIVE PLAY AT ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS OUTDOOR PLAY FOR ALL IN ANY LANGUAGE!

FOOD ALLERGENS & INTOLERANCES UNDERAGE & SMOKING

LANDLORDS REGISTRATION

BREAKDOWN OF RATES EXPENDITURE

COUNCIL ELECTION

TOP RECYCLERS DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED OPTIMAL HELP? BALMORAL SHOW

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JOBS & CAREERS FAIR HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOUGH SHORE SCULPTURE! TENDER TRAINING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES BREXIT: HELP AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES PARTY IN THE PAVILION BALLYCLARE IS BLOOMING

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WELCOME TO GLENGORMLEY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP COMPOST… YOUR VERY OWN BLACK GOLD AN EGG-CELLENT FAIRTRADE EASTER

Keeping healthy is essential, but it is also vital to look after your mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Through our Community Plan we have pledged to support the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing - check this out on page 23. Our MORE membership continues to grow and as part of our commitment to improve the sporting facilities in our Borough a £2 million investment in leisure facilities will begin this year - see page 8 for more details. For the second year in a row Antrim and Newtownabbey has been named the number one recycler in Northern Ireland. Congratulations to you all for your help at keeping us Number One! As I approach the end of my Mayoral term I would like to thank you all for your support throughout the year, I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of you at the numerous events I have attended. With best wishes for a lovely Easter. Councillor Paul Michael Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey 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. If it is not delivered to any of your neighbours living in these areas, please let us know. Printed on FSC accredited material.

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

WITH NUALA MCKEEVER

LETTING GO OR LOSING IT!

FRI 5 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE // 7.30PM // £14 & £12 (CONCESSION) // AGE 16+ CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE

FRI 5 - SUN 7 APRIL 2019

There is a feast of festivities planned with something to tantalise every taste, guaranteed to bring a buzz to Antrim Town. Tots, teens, seniors and shoppers are all catered for in what promises to be three days of fantastic festival fun… We know you are going to LOVE Antrim Live! For the full programme of events or to book tickets visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ AntrimLive

If you’re gliding gracefully towards the second half of your life, maybe this isn’t the show for you. But if you want reassurance that you’re not the only one struggling with all the things life throws at you, step right up! Weight gain, menopause, bereavement and becoming invisible – just some of the joys that await the woman of a certain age! Throw in disappearing libido, Donald Trump and comfy shoes and the picture gets even more depressing. Everything’s heading south and there’s no border to stop the slide. Join Nuala McKeever in her hilarious new show as she transforms the awful into the awfully funny, by way of her trademark wit and compassion. Suitable for men and women and those who define as both or neither.

WONDERLAND WOOD TREASURE TRAIL SAT 6 APRIL & SUN 7 APRIL // 1PM-3.45PM // ADULT: £2 // CHILD: £3 // UNDER 2’S: FREE // FAMILY TICKET: £8 (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT + 3 CHILDREN)

FUNFAIR FRI 5 - SUN 7 APRIL // CASTLE MALL CAR PARK // FRIDAY 5 APRIL 6-9PM (INCLUSIVE NIGHT) // SATURDAY 6 APRIL 10-6PM // SUNDAY 7 APRIL 125PM // GAMES AND RIDES INDIVIDUALLY PRICED, TOKENS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE FUNFAIR BOOTHS Enjoy all the fun of the fair as Castle Mall Car Park comes alive with a whole range of fairground favourites for all the family.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Come and be enchanted as we lead you on a tantalising treasure trail where an array of quirky characters will guide you and surprise you as they take you through our wonderful, Wonderland Wood! This afternoon adventure is available to treasure hunters young and old who simply need to book a day and time, then make their way to Clotworthy House, Antrim Castle Gardens, where the jolly journey will begin. Don't hesitate or you could be too late ... book that ticket and make a special date ... magic, adventure and fun awaits! Sessions are at 15 minute intervals, with the first session at 1pm and last session at 3.45pm.

BOP BOP BABY

JURASSIC LOC DOWN WITH FOSSIL HUNT

SAT 6 APRIL // 10.30AM, 12 NOON, 1.30PM & 3.30PM // SUN 7 APRIL // 12NOON, 1.30PM & 3.30PM // CASTLE MALL SHOPPING CENTRE // ADULT & CHILD: £6 // ADDITIONAL ADULT OR CHILD: £3 // CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS Come along and get down to the beats with fun-filled activities designed especially for the under 4's. Dance with your baby or toddler to non-stop uplifting dance music, enjoy colourful visual projections and explore a range of sensory toys. The duration of each Bop Bop Baby is 60 minutes.

SAT 6 APRIL & SUN 7 APRIL // ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS // 12 NOON, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM // ALL AGES // £6 // FAMILY TICKET: £20 (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN)

MR HULLABALOO SAT 6 APRIL // ANTRIM LIBRARY // 12.15-1PM (INCLUSIVE SESSION), 2-2.45PM, 3-3.45PM // 5-11 YEARS // £3 Enjoy a unique and creative storytelling experience with the one and only Mr Hullabaloo. Watch in amazement as the enchanting kingdom of Hullabaloo is brought vividly to life with puppets, props and special guests. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult but tickets only need to be purchased for the children

THE LONG NOW BY SAM BURNSIDE SAT 6 APRIL // THE OLD COURTHOUSE // 7.30PM // £10

Join us for an educational dive into the world of prehistoric beasts! Jay the T-rex and his little sister Roxie will be stomping their way into Antrim Castle Gardens this April! Our dedicated Dino wranglers will be on hand to teach you all about fossils, meteors and how to train a 'real life' dinosaur all in a fully interactive show with a 14ft long blinking, roaring, stomping T-rex! Our fossil dig around the Gardens and Antrim town will give you a look into the world of archaeology and how these treasured fossils are uncovered. Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult Meeting point Barbican Gate

LIVING HISTORY AT POGUE’S ENTRY

STORYTELLING, TRADITIONAL CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS AND HISTORY TALKS. SAT 6 APRIL // STARTS AT 11.30AM // ADULTS £3 // CHILDREN FREE

With two actors, projections, live music underscore and a soundscaped chorus, The Long Now explores one man’s memories of growing up in County Antrim in the 1950s set against the ripples of external political, economic and cultural forces that were to impact so forcibly on life here during that time. 'Memory is general to all, while memories are unique to each of us. Memory is shared, but my memories are mine, warmed or cooled, sweetened or embittered with time's passing. I remember as a child being a passenger in a big black car on one dark evening. I remember sitting low in the front passenger seat, looking up and out through the windscreen, the passing world of tree tops and cloudfilled sky being cut like scenes in a film with that mesmeric rhythm of the windscreen wipers. Do I remember, or do I imagine the sound of the wipers, the warmth of the car, and the smell of the smoke of my mother's cigarette? I do not know but I imagine I remember the truth of that experience.'

Take a tour of one of Antrim’s most historic locations, Pogue’s Entry, birthplace of writer Alexander Irvine. Meet the Lady of the Chimney Corner and some of the characters who shaped Irvine’s Life and work.

Artisan Market SAT 6 APRIL 10AM-5PM // SUN 7 APRIL 12-5PM // MARKET SQUARE // FREE Let your senses explore the sights, sounds and smells of the Artisan Market. Browse around the stalls and enjoy some live music and delicious street food.

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THEATRE HOT PICKS THEATRE AT THE MILL

Box Office T: 028 9034 0202 or theatreatthemill.com

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

9-13 APRIL // 7.45PM //£20 & £18 (CONCESSION)

Fortwilliam Musical society returns with this hilarious musical comedy ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls head-over-heels in love with Mabel. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically still a youngster. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel?

ULSTER DRAMA FESTIVAL

15-20 APRIL // 7.45PM //£12 & £10 (CONCESSION)

Join us for six days of top quality drama, as the best of amateur theatre compete for the Grand Opera House Premier Award. Six amateur theatre groups will perform a range of dramas which are expected to engage, unsettle, shock, provoke and delight audiences. Full details of the programme can be found at theatreatthemill.com

FLIGHT PATTERN TRIPLE BILL

16 MAY // 7.15PM //£14 & £12 (CONCESSION)

Two recent works and one world premier showcase the contemporary face of the Royal Ballet. Join us for this live screening as the contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling, to music by Vivaldi and Bosso and lit with rich colours suggested by sunset. Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern, revived for the first time, uses a large dance ensemble and Górecki’s familiar music from his Symphony of Sorrowful Songs for a poignant and passionate reflection on migration.

COME ALONG & JOIN US Faith & Culture Tours Exhibition Corrs Corner Hotel, Sat 27 April 10am-12 10AM - FAITH TOURS SHARON FLEMING 10.30AM - FELLOWSHIP TOURS WITH DENIS LYLE 11AM - CULTURAL TOURS SHARON FLEMING 11.30AM - BESPOKE CHURCH GROUPS - SHARON FLEMING There will be a few info sessions running throughout the Exhibition, come along and join one or all of them and find out more. A cuppa will be provided so it would be great to know if you want to join us by sending us a quick e-mail to info@faithandculturetours.co.uk or call our office on 02338394489

ARTS AND CULTURE

FREEDOM OF THE BOROUGH FOR WORLD SUPERBIKE CHAMPION In January, the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey was conferred upon four-time World Superbike Champion, Dr Jonathan Rea MBE. The prestigious award was bestowed to Jonathan at a public ceremony in the Theatre at The Mill in Newtownabbey. Over 200 Jonathan Rea fans as well as family and friends joined the Elected Members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Freemen of the Borough and other invited guests for the momentous occasion. Following the official ceremony, BBC’s Stephen Watson talked to Jonathan who shared some of his highlights over the last four years with the audience. The Freedom of the Borough is the highest award that the Council can grant and is normally awarded to local people and organisations who have, in the opinion of the Council, rendered eminent services to the Borough. Jonathan’s name will now be added to the Council’s Roll of Honourable Freemen alongside other sporting heroes from the Borough including champion jockey Sir AP McCoy OBE and rugby legend Dr Willie John McBride CBE. For more information on the Freeman of the Borough visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/freeman

MRS JOAN CHRISTIE CVO OBE LEGACY BURSARY SCHEME Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE steps down from her role as Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim in June 2019. From 1 September 2008 she has provided a dedicated, selfless and outstanding service to the County and in particular the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey. To mark the end of her service and create a legacy in her honour, the Council has established the Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE Legacy Bursary Scheme which will support young people to achieve their potential.

has shown as Lord Lieutenant and the support she has given to our Borough. The Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE Legacy Bursary Scheme will be launched on Wednesday 3 April. Full details of how to apply will be available closer to the date. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates

There are eight bursaries of £1,000 each including: • Two bursaries for talented young musicians • Two bursaries for young volunteers and two bursaries for the groups the young volunteers belong to • Two for schools promoting the education of children with learning and/or physical disabilities. The categories reflect the commitment Mrs Christie has for young people as well as her passion for music, volunteers, special education and gardening.The bursary application process and guidelines will be widely publicised and Mrs Christie will be personally involved in selecting the worthy recipients. Supporting young people to believe, achieve and succeed is a worthy legacy to honour the tireless dedication Mrs Christie

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£2M

INVESTMENT

We have lots of exciting capital projects happening in 2019 as part of our ongoing commitment to improve the leisure facilities available across the Borough. A phenomenal £500,000 is being invested in the modernisation and extension of the existing health suite at the Valley Leisure Centre. This includes replacement of the Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Sauna with the addition of new ventilation, heated loungers and a monsoon shower. The 3G soccer pitches at the Valley Leisure Centre recently received an impressive £120,000 investment in the resurfacing and redesign of the pitches, including two 5-a-side pitches being merged into one 7-a-side pitch. Antrim Forum, Sixmile and the Valley reception areas will be undergoing a modernisation and facelift costing around £400,000. This includes new self-service kiosks and other technologies which will improve the customer journey, offering fast access and reducing queuing times. To further enhance accessibility, Antrim Forum and the Valley Leisure Centre will also benefit from a new Changing Places type facility which will provide additional equipment such as adult-sized changing benches and hoists for those users with complex needs. This much needed addition will improve the service provision at the leisure centres at an investment of £150,000. A £30,000 investment from Council which is being match

funded by Disability Sport NI, is being invested in Pool Pods for both Antrim Forum and the Valley Leisure Centre. This equipment will help those with additional needs in and out of the swimming pools making them more accessible. There are also plans to refurbish and extend the fitness suite at Sixmile Leisure Centre. The £525,000 investment will significantly increase the current floor space, provide new state of the art fitness equipment, and includes replacement of air conditioning and ventilation. Council will also be investing £300,000 along with £145,000 funding from SEUPB Peace IV for a new V36 urban sports park. The facility will be a purpose-built recreational environment made for skateboarding, Parkour, BMX, scooter, wheelchair, and inline skating with inclusive options for users of all abilities. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

QUEST SUCCESS In our last issue of Borough Life we announced Crumlin Leisure Centre’s recent achievement of the Quest Accreditation. In recent months, Allen Park, Ballyearl and Sixmile Leisure Centre have also been accredited the Award. The Award is specific to the Leisure Industry and demonstrates high standards of good practice and continuous improvement in all aspects of the leisure centre. For more information visit www.questnbs.org

We have some good news for the golfers in our Borough! From 1 April, we are delighted to offer direct debit memberships for Golf at both Allen Park and Ballyearl in addition to full upfront payment of Golf fees. This will allow members to spread payments across the peak playing season to suit personal budgets and will offer the new service of booking Tee times online! For more information on our golf prices, contact Allen Park T. 028 9448 1300 or Ballyearl T. 028 9084 8287 VIEW OUR DIGITAL VERSION ONLINE WITH ADDED VIDEO CONTENT 8 LEISURE BOROUGH LIFE // August 2017 antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/boroughlife 8

SPORTS AWARDS

SUMMER SCHEMES

We are delighted to announce the Sports Awards will be returning to Theatre at The Mill on 14 November this year. The categories this year are:

We have lots planned to keep your kids entertained this summer. Our summer schemes offer a range of activities such as badminton, tennis, arts and crafts, dance and drama. Based on your feedback, this year we will be launching a summer breakfast club too. Keep an eye on our social media platforms and our website from the start of May, when we will be releasing more information. Bookings available from Tuesday 28 May at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ summerschemes

• Services to Sport • Club of the Year • Coach of the Year • Adult Sports Person of the Year • The Jonathan Rea MBE Junior Sports Person of the Year • Junior Team of the Year • Senior Team of the Year • Sports Person of the Year with a Disability • Janet Parkinson Award Nominations will open soon so keep an eye on our social media platforms and the next issue of Borough Life for updates!

LEISURE GRANTS Are you involved in sport and living in the Borough? If the answer is yes, there may be a leisure grant for you. Grants are available for eligible individuals and clubs (voluntary constituted groups affiliated to Sport NI, Irish or UK Sport Governing body). The interest in the grants and uptake has been increasing year on year. The categories are set out below so come on – if you are a sports club, elite athlete, coach, official or a sports person check the categories below and see if you can benefit. Opening on 1 April the categories are: 1. Capital Grants 2. Grants to Athletes 3. Grants to Coaches and Officials 4. Events Grant (3 strands) • Local Events • National Events • International Events 5. Grants to Clubs (3 strands) • Education and Competition • Specialist Equipment with a lifespan exceeding 5 years • Facility improvement: For minor improvements to Club facilities 6. Defibrillator Grants 7. Athlete Gold Card (12 months use of fitness suite, health suite and pools)

GRANTS

Please note, terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply to all grant categories. For more information on our leisure grants including how much you can apply for and when to apply visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisuregrants or E. leisure.grants@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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AGE FRIENDLY ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES

Dig out your dancing shoes and get ready for a Community tea dance! These popular events allow you to dust off your dancing shoes, or learn a new skill. This can help you to get fit, spend time with friends or meet new people, but most importantly have fun! All ages are welcome to attend. At each tea dance there is live music and refreshments and they run from 2-4pm. Whether or not you dance, these afternoons are relaxed, entertaining and a great way to spend your day!

Ballyclare Town Hall

The Old Courthouse, Antrim

Wed 27 March 2019 Wed 24 April 2019 Wed 29 May 2019 Wed 26 June 2019 Tickets: Pay at the door

Wed 3 April 2019 Wed 8 May 2019 Wed 12 June 2019 To book call Box Office T: 028 9442 8331 or online theoldcourthousetheatre.com

Classes are on 2pm-4pm

Community Tea Dance

Tickets for all dances cost £3

and include tea, coffee and biscuits.

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12 x 8 Low Apex Shed WAS £975 NOW £895 10 x 8 Low Apex Shed WAS £875 NOW £795 10 x 6 Low Apex Shed WAS £775 NOW £695 8 x 6 Low Apex Shed WAS £675 NOW £595 FREE DELIVERY & ASSEMBLY! WITHIN 20 MILE RADIUS OF BALLYCLARE Hillhead Sheds, 190 Hillhead Road, Ballyclare Tel: 028 9335 4699 | Mob: 07802 490 617 info@hillheadsheds.com | www.hillheadsheds.com

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INCLUSIVE PLAY AT ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS We have some fantastic outdoor facilities across the Borough and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to us that these spaces can be enjoyed by everyone. Our award winning Antrim Castle Gardens now offers an Inclusive Play Zone for those with additional needs and includes sensory toys, a parachute game, boccia and kurling sets with ramps. This equipment can be enjoyed outdoors throughout the Gardens or indoors if the weather is wet. Through our ongoing partnership working with the Mae Murray Foundation, we are able to provide this equipment, ensuring those with different needs have the opportunity to enjoy our facilities in an inclusive environment.

OUTDOOR PLAY FOR ALL Now that spring is here, there is no better place for children to enjoy the fresh air than in one of our play parks. For those children with additional needs, our play park at V36 features a wheelchair accessible swing, wheelchair roundabout and sensory play equipment. The new nautical themed play park at Antrim Lough Shore Park also includes a wheelchair accessible boat, swing and inclusive roundabout.

To hire the equipment contact Antrim Castle Gardens on T. 028 9448 1338 or E. clotworthy.reception@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

If you have any suggestions on how we can make our facilities and services more accessible T. 028 9446 3113 or E. ellen. boyd@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

IN ANY LANGUAGE! As well as making our facilities accessible we want to make our services accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability. One of the ways we try to achieve this is by providing a telephone interpretation service at many of our facilities including our leisure and community centres, our theatres and caravan parks, Antrim Civic Centre, Mossley Mill and Antrim Castle Gardens. Access to this service allows us to communicate in over 240 languages by simply connecting to a professionally qualified interpreter in just a matter of seconds. This interpreter can then assist us to communicate with our non-english speaking visitors. For more information on this service contact our Customer Service Advisors on T. 028 9446 3113 or 028 9034 0000

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FOOD ALLERGENS & INTOLERANCES Do you have a food allergy or food intolerance? If so, it’s important that you have the all the information you need to make a safe food choice when eating out in restaurants or take-aways. It is a legal requirement for caterers to be able to provide clear and reliable information about what is in their dishes. This information can be provided in writing by simply listing the allergens present in food or alternatively an allergen notice can be displayed, indicating that information about the foods served is available on request. This sign must be visible to the customer prior to ordering. Here is some useful advice to consider when eating out: • • • • • •

Be mindful that food businesses must provide you with allergen information but are not required to offer you a different meal to suit your need Be very clear about your allergy/intolerance and give examples of the foods that make you ill If you don’t feel the person you’re speaking to understands your needs, ask for the manager or chef Ask how the food is handled and cooked, and whether there is a chance of cross-contamination Be aware that in complex dishes, allergens could be less obvious or hidden. Always ask the restaurant what is in the dish If there is any doubt about the staff understanding the importance of your dietary needs, do not take the risk of eating the food.

Consider the following when ordering a takeaway over the phone or online: • • •

Check that the allergen information is available on the menu, online or over the telephone When ordering for several people, make sure the restaurant labels your meal, so you know which order is safe for you If using an app to order you food, ensure you contact the restaurant to check whether your chosen food is suitable, before placing your order.

Remember it is ’Easy to Ask’

Always ask about allergies Speak Up Keep Safe For more information or advice on allergens and intolerances visit www.food.gov.uk

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

UNDERAGE &

S M O K ING Shocking statistics have revealed that more than 200,000 children in the UK aged 11-15 start smoking each year. Smoking just one cigarette in early childhood doubles the chance of a teenager becoming a regular smoker by the age of 17. The earlier a young person becomes addicted and continues smoking into adulthood, the greater the risk of developing heart and lung disease later in life. The legal age to buy tobacco is 18 and it is illegal for anyone to sell tobacco to someone under the age of 18. It is also a criminal offence for friends and family members to buy cigarettes and give them to anyone under the age of 18. Doing so could result in a fine of up to £5000 and a possible court appearance.

Looking to quit? Giving up smoking is often tough. Plan an approach to stopping that is most likely to work for you.

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Set a specific date on which you want to stop smoking and stick to it Let people know so they can support you Try to encourage a group of your friends to stop with you and support one another Put the money you’re saving on cigarettes away so that you can buy something you really want - it can help motivate you when things are tough Avoid skipping meals or eating sweets, as both cause a rapid rise and fall in blood sugar levels which make cravings worse Change your routine to avoid situations when you usually smoke.

Your local pharmacist and GP can help you stop smoking

For more information about wanting to stop smoking visit www.want2stop.info

LANDLORD REGISTRATION SCHEME Do you own a property and let it out under a private tenancy? If so then you must register with the Landlord Registration Scheme. This scheme collects and maintains accurate information on landlords and their properties and aims to improve tenant’s confidence in their landlords. By registering you will also receive regular updates on the duties and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Registration is valid for three years, so if you are a landlord and registered in the scheme more than three years ago then you will need to renew your registration if you are still renting out a property. Landlords who fail to renew a registration while continuing to rent out properties risk being issued with a fixed penalty of up to

£500 or if taken to court can be fined up to £2,500. Registration is easy and can be done by one of the following: •

Online at www.nidirect.gov.uk/landlord

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Call the Landlord Registration advice line on T. 0300 200 7821

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Request a copy of the registration form from our Environmental Health Team on T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk For more information visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/landlord

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Compulsory Basic Training

A1 Licence Age 17+

A2 Licence Age 19+

A Licence Age 24+

(or held A2 for 2yrs)

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LOWEST RATES INCREASE OF ALL COUNCILS SINCE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN 2015 At a special council meeting on 11 February, the Council agreed its District Rates, which come into effect on 1 April 2019. This year, commercial and domestic ratepayers will see a below inflation rise of just 0.99%. The increase for 2019/20 is equivalent to around an extra £3.92 on an average domestic property valuation of £112,000. Since the new Council’s term began in 2015, Antrim and Newtownabbey have had the lowest rates increase in all of Northern Ireland. For the first three years, Newtownabbey residents had a rates freeze and Antrim residents had a year on year reduction in their rates. The setting of the 2019/20 rates has been challenging given the inflationary pressures within the economy, balanced with maintaining high levels of service delivery. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Paul Michael commented, “Given the challenging pressures within the current economy, the Council is still committed to a number of capital development programmes which you will see across the Borough.

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The Gateway Centre at Antrim Loughshore;

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A Skateboard Park at V36;

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Major improvements at Lilian Bland and Rathcoole Playparks;

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Refurbishment of the Fitness Suite at Sixmile Leisure Centre;

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Refurbishment of the spa facilities at the Valley Leisure Centre.”

He continued “Meticulous financial planning will also allow us to invest in strategic projects which will be linked to job creation in the Borough through combined opportunities such as Belfast Region City Deal and Heathrow Hub”. The Regional Rate, the portion of all Rates bills, which is determined by the Northern Ireland Assembly and is the same across all Council areas, has yet to be set. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

BREAKDOWN OF RATES EXPENDITURE

4% Regulatory

28% Waste

Management

Services

5% Community Services

6% Community &

Council Assets

Democratic Representation & Corporate Management

8% Other

Culture Tourism & Economic Development

19% Capital

Investment

15% Recreation

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COUNCIL ELECTION – 2 MAY 2019 Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is coming to the end of its first term as a new Council. It has been a transformational period led by our Councillors. Moving forward, now is the time for you to vote for Councillors to serve for the next four years. The elections take place on 2 May and the Count and results will follow on 3 and 4 May. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough has seven District Electoral Areas and each area will have a list of nominated representatives that you can vote for. If you would like to know more about your electoral area, councillors and all the results from the election in May, visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/election or follow us on facebook and twitter @ANBorough

Are you registered to vote? If you are not registered to vote, it’s important that you register as soon as possible. It’s easy to do and only takes 5 minutes online. Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

TOP RECYCLERS Did you know Antrim and Newtownabbey was Number 1 in recycling in Northern Ireland again last year? With a current recycling rate of over 60%, you are all doing a great job at diverting material away from landfill which not only helps the environment but also saves money on disposal charges. As well as recycling your food waste, plastic containers, newspapers, aerosol cans, cleaning bottles etc at home, don’t forget you can also use any of our five Household Recycling Centres to recycle a range of items. At each of the centres you will find clearly labelled bays for all types of recyclables including old kitchen appliances, clothing and textiles, mobile phones and even batteries. Please ensure you separate your materials before you arrive and our staff will be on hand to help direct you to the right place. Newpark Recycling Centre in Antrim and Bruslee Recycling Centre in Newtownabbey are both open seven days a week with the other centres open six days a week throughout the year…so there really is no excuse not to recycle!

Visit our website at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recyclingcentres where you can view interactive maps of each of the centres and what can be recycled.

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DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED OPTIMAL HELP? OPTIMAL is the Council’s principal business support and growth programme. It provides free, tailored and specialist business support to companies and social enterprises in the Borough. OPTIMAL is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (20142020) Programme. The Programme can provide up to five days free mentoring support to help your business grow and develop. Alan Lowry, Managing Director of Environmental Street Furniture, is a past participant of the OPTIMAL programme and we caught up with him to hear how the programme benefitted his business.

Q1. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE OPTIMAL PROGRAMME? I received an email from the Council advertising the programme so it is important to be on their business network directory. Q2. WHAT SUPPORT DID YOU RECEIVE? We worked with three mentors who gave us their time and expertise. They assisted us with staff development/training, overseas legal legislation, paperwork for exporting and marketing analysis of our online and offline marketing. Q3. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE OPTIMAL PROGRAMME? Yes definitely, as it allowed us to review and amend our current operating procedures as a business. Q4. WHAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAMME? Giving our staff an opportunity to talk openly and frankly about their strengths, weaknesses, addressing issues and training needs, which can often be missed as companies grow. It’s made us a much stronger team who are invested in the business. The support was very valuable and helped strengthen our competitiveness and take advantage of new business opportunities.

If you would like to know more about Optimal visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/optimal or T. 028 9034 0052

BALMORAL SHOW Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is taking a stand in the NI Food Pavilion, at this year’s prestigious Balmoral Show, which runs from 15 -18 May. The Balmoral Show is Northern Ireland’s largest agricultural show, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. Come along and visit our stand where we will be showcasing our fantastic local produce! Please contact Carly Long on T. 028 9034 0053 or E. business@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk for further details.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Love

Living Here

JOBS & CAREERS

FAIR THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2019 Antrim Forum 11am-2pm & 4pm-7pm

Inclusive hour 10am-11am (A relaxed and sensory friendly session aimed exclusively for those with different needs). Sign Language Provision will be available 10am-12noon. Event open to Schools and the Public.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOUGH SHORE SCULPTURE! The Council is commissioning a piece of permanent public art at Antrim Lough Shore Park. The Park is currently being transformed with the development of The Gateway and this flagship facility will have stunning views over Lough Neagh. The proposed public art, funded by Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership, will be a unique sculpture for navigational and biodiversity purposes and will promote the folklore of Lough Neagh. We would like to hear your views on the type of public art you would like to see created. The location of the sculpture will be the area near the telescope, as shown in the photograph below.

TENDER TRAINING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES The Council, together with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, has secured funding to deliver a Small Business Procurement Mentoring programme, to support existing businesses win new contracts. The programme will be funded through the European Regional Development Fund (Investment for Growth and Jobs Fund), Invest NI and the three Councils. The programme will support businesses to use e-tendering processes, offer specialist mentoring to help secure new contracts through public and private sector tenders and provide advice and assistance on the potential to develop supplier chains and clusters. The programme aims to create more sustainable and competitive businesses, expanding the private sector and creating a world-class business climate in the three Council areas. The programme will run from April 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 2022

To have your say please visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ consultations

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

To register your interest E. alastair.law @antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

BREXIT: HELP AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES Following a well-attended Brexit Breakfast event on 28 November 2018, the Council has worked with InterTradeIreland and Invest NI to identify and promote support packages to help businesses prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU.

InterTradeIreland: ‘Start to Plan’ grants are available for businesses to bring in expert advice on all things Brexit. These are worth up to £2,000 per business and can be applied for online at www.intertradeireland.com/brexit/brexit-startto-plan-vouchers. InterTradeIreland has launched a Virtual Learning Tool to provide a range of other supports available at www.intertradeireland.com/brexit or contact them on 028 3083 4100.

Invest NI: Invest NI is running a series of ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ clinics across Northern Ireland. To see if any events are convenient to your business, please visit: www.investni.com/getready4brexit.html or contact Invest NI directly at 0800 181 4422. Primarily aimed at its client businesses, Invest NI has developed a ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ Assessment Tool to allow businesses to self-assess and identify key areas of focus. Businesses will be directed to additional online support on sites like Invest NI’s ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ microsite, nibusinessinfo.co.uk, economy-ni.gov.uk, and gov.uk. Further support is available in the form of a new Brexit Preparation Grant, offering financial help for businesses to prepare for changes due to Brexit. This includes help towards a dedicated member of staff focussed on Brexit, and renting office space outside the UK to research new markets. The assessment tool and preparation grant will both be made available to the wider business community, so it is definitely worth checking to see if your business can benefit from this assistance. For more details contact Alastair Law T: 028 9446 3113 or E: alastair.law@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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PARTY IN THE PAVILION You may know Mossley and Lillian Bland Pavilions provide a home for local bowling clubs, but did you know that each have a number of rooms available for private hire offering very competitive rates? Each centre can host birthday parties, training courses and meetings as well as numerous drop in recreational activities such as Yoga and Zumba. To find out what is on or to make a booking visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/Pavilions T. 028 9034 0139 or E. leisureadmin@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

BALLYCLARE IS BLOOMING The Ballyclare Chamber of Trade, in partnership with the Council is determined to build engagement across the bustling town of Ballyclare this year. Volunteers have been inspired to help keep the town looking fabulous all year round. Recent experience has clearly demonstrated the benefits of partnership working with visible improvements throughout the Borough’s towns and villages, making them much nicer places in which to live, visit and work. Work has already started with the subway at Main Street, Ballyclare getting an upgrade, with plans underway to improve links from the town to the park. Local people being involved is going to make a big difference so, if you are interested in Ballyclare and want to see the town going from strength to strength, now is a great time. The Council will continue to invest in the towns and villages but local people power will add to this work and raise it to a new level! A number of the Borough’s towns, villages, local businesses and housing areas have been rewarded for their efforts by winning awards from Ulster in Bloom, the Northern Ireland Amenity Council Best Kept, Britain in Bloom and Tidy Ireland Awards. ‘Ballyclare is Blooming’ calls for you to get involved. Opportunities to play your part are varied and you can choose to help how and when it suits you! Clean-ups, planting and maintaining summer bedding, painting railings, engaging local schools, youth groups or businesses, the list is endless. As well as being good for the town, getting involved is good for social interaction, keeping fit and healthy as well as meeting new friends.

If you are interested E. presidentbcot@gmail.com or call T. 028 9334 0311 to find out how you can get involved.

WELCOME TO GLENGORMLEY You may have noticed that Glengormley has received a splash of colour to welcome visitors coming into the town from the Sandyknowes Roundabout. The bright pink signs are sure to catch your eye as well as the colourful flowerbeds throughout the town brightening up the area during the year.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ON YOUR DOORSTEP With limited budgets in mind, our schools need to be creative in organising trips. With amazing resources on your doorstep, the Borough has a wide range of quality parks and open spaces to visit, enjoy activities and get close to nature. The Council welcomes school groups into all our parks and open spaces. We can help design interesting and fun activities, which fit in with the curriculum and provide interactive learning experiences for pupils. We can assist with wildlife surveys, support materials for pond dipping or organise seasonal events in our parks. Other partner organisations such as the Six Mile Water Trust provide river study opportunities. We also work with national organisations, such as the Woodland Trust, who provide tree packs for schools for planting with class groups as well as helping to enhance your school grounds.

For more information or to discuss some new and exciting activities in your area E. lindsay.houston@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 028 9034 0069

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COMPOST… YOUR VERY OWN

BLACK GOLD Compost Awareness Week takes place from 5-11 May and we want to remind you of the great benefits of this valuable material, often referred to as black gold. Composting is the simple process of recycling organic material such as leaves and vegetable scraps into a rich soil conditioner. Not only does compost improve the quality of the soil, enabling healthy plants to grow, but it also reduces the use of fertiliser and pesticides, improving water quality and protecting the environment. By composting, you help to cut down the amount of waste being buried in local landfill sites and releasing dangerous greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change.

Learn more about compost Come along to Antrim Castle Gardens on 5 May or Sentry Hill on 11 May and hear from Keith Crawford from Gardener’s Corner, who will be giving tips and advice on gardening at this important time in the growing season. You can learn more about composting at home and even make some sunflower pots to take away with you. Cost is £3 per person and everyone who attends will get a FREE bag of compost to take home with them.

For more information or to book a place visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/compost

FREE Compost Giveaway We are celebrating Compost Awareness Week with a compost giveaway which has been made using the food and garden waste that is collected from resident’s brown bins and Household Recycling Centres. One FREE bag of compost* will be given to residents who recycle any household items such as garden waste, batteries, scrap metal, wood or even electrical items at any of our five Household Recycling Centres during Compost Week. *subject to availability

AN EGG-CELLENT FAIRTRADE EASTER Easter is just around the corner and many of us will be buying chocolate eggs and treats for family and friends. Why not choose Fairtrade chocolate this Easter and make a difference to the lives of cocoa farmers and their families around the world. Life is tough for cocoa farmers. Despite high demand, the price of cocoa beans has slumped in recent years because disease and age are damaging cocoa trees. Fewer young people are also becoming cocoa farmers due to the poor prospects. By simply purchasing Fairtrade, you can help to make cocoa farming in places like Ivory Coast and Ghana more sustainable. Fairtarde guarantees minimum prices and provides a premium to invest in local communities, so farmers can provide a better future for themselves and their families.

For more information visit www.fairtrade.org.uk

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TAKE 5 STEPS FOR YOUR WELLBEING We all know how important it is to look after our physical health but what about looking after our mental and emotional health and wellbeing? Through our Community Plan, we have pledged our support to the ‘Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing’ – a set of public health messages aimed at improving the wellbeing of the whole population.

Simple steps such as swapping the lift for the stairs and parking further away from your destination can all help to increase your physical activity. Being more active really does make you feel good.

Here are the five simple steps to help maintain and improve your emotional health and wellbeing. Why not try to build these into your everyday life.

wellbeing

Connect

Take notice

1. Connect

Take advantage of what the Council has on offer on your doorstep and open up opportunities to meet new people and develop friendships. Why not join a group in your local community centre, ask a friend out to the theatre or go along to a parent and toddler class. Relationships are critical for our wellbeing and building these connections will support and enrich you every day. Keep learning

2. Keep Learning

Take the opportunity to try something new, rediscover an old hobby or even sign up for a course. Have a look at our wide range of courses and workshops taking place across the Borough such as jewellery making, art for beginners and dance classes. Take the challenge to learn something new by visiting antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events. You might just be surprised at the great sense of achievement you feel when you have accomplished something new. Be active

3. Be Active

many beautiful parks or join in one of the weekly parkruns or park walks that take place on a Saturday morning. You could even do some gardening in your own garden or in one of our local allotments.

4. Take Notice

Stop, pause or take a moment to look around you. Take a walk through Antrim Castle Gardens or along the Newtownabbey Way and observe the beauty around you. Take notice of the wildlife and the beautiful scenery and remark on something unusual. Reflecting on your experiences will help you to appreciate what matters to you and leads to a more positive state of mind.

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5. Give

Giving to others is a good thing and can be incredibly rewarding. Even the smallest act can make a difference to how we feel, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Did you know we have a number of Lending Libraries across the Borough in places such as Antrim Castle Gardens and outside Theatre at The Mill, where you are welcome to take a book as well as give a book for others enjoyment? Within these libraries you will also find some leaflets on Positive Mental Health and local Mental Health Services. Or why don’t you think about giving your time and volunteering in the local community

We have six fantastic leisure centres across Along with our Community Planning Partners the Borough offering everything from gyms and wildly we will be promoting awareness of these Take wellbeing fitness classes to swimming pools and badminton courts. 5 Steps to Wellbeing so make sureimportant you keep an However being active doesn’t mean you have to go to a vibranteye out on our social media channels for more leisure centre. Why not go for a walk or run around one of our goal information.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

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NEIG HBOURH OOD WATCH

Neighbourhood Watch is one of the most well-known crime prevention schemes operating across the province. It encourages improved home security, greater vigilance and fosters community spirit to help protect local residents and their property. Anyone can belong to a Neighbourhood Watch scheme and every community or neighbourhood can set up a scheme, which can cover just one street or part or all of an estate. When you belong to a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme you are given advice about the sort of things to look out for. Any information, no matter how minor, may help the police solve or prevent a crime. With over 31 schemes in operation across the Borough, Neighbourhood Watch can make a real difference to people’s lives and can help people feel safer in their homes. For more information on how to set up a scheme please contact PCSP on T. 028 9034 0000 or E. pcsp@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Thanks to all those who nom inated their unsung hero for this year’s PCSP Youth Awards which takes place on 29 March. Keep an eye out on our social media for a full round up on all the winners!

GETTING TO KNOWâ&#x20AC;Ś The Community Services This team is committed to putting the community at the heart of everything they do, helping to provide a range of services and activities to support groups and networks of people within the Borough. There are over 400 community and voluntary groups within the Borough including youth, health related, older people and specific interest groups. The team provides one-to-one support to newly established groups as well as long-standing ones. This support can include developing legal structures, setting up bank accounts and creating constitutions for newly established groups as well as supporting existing groups with planning and managing projects. Creating opportunities for people to develop their skills and realise their potential is a key function of the Community Services Team. The team delivers a Capacity Building Programme between September and March each year, which is open to anyone in the Borough who is involved in community development work. It gives access to a range of courses at minimal cost including First Aid, Event Management and Food Safety.

range of community celebration events including the main Christmas Switch On events, 11 July festivals and volunteer recognition events. To assist community groups with organising events, delivering outreach activities and supporting running costs of premises, the Council provides a number of grants. Officers within the Community Services Team are responsible for distributing this funding and provide support and assistance to groups looking to apply. The team is committed to promoting dialogue between communities and work with groups to develop relationships with other organisations that can help to support the work of their group. Our Tackling Deprivation Officers work in areas of high deprivation within the Borough, delivering the Areas at Risk and Neighbourhood Renewal Programmes. These programmes aim to ensure that people living in these areas have access to the best possible services and the opportunities which make for a better quality of life for them and their families.

The team also manages the Community ASK Programme, which offers community groups up to five hours of FREE mentoring support from specialists in areas including digital marketing, policy development, financial planning and conflict management.

The Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community centres are also managed through the Community Services Team. These centres and the team that manage them provide a vital service right in the heart of the local communities.

Throughout the year the team organises and delivers a

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SPRING EVENTS BALLYCLARE CINEMA SAT 13 APRIL // 7PM // BALLYCLARE TOWN HALL // £5 ADULTS £3.50 CHILDREN WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY // RATED U DOORS OPEN AT 6:45PM

Satisfy your sweet tooth this spring with a screening of this 1971 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s adored classic. Bring the kids along to be dazzled by rivers of chocolate, dancing Oompa Loompas, and magical sweet treats on our new bigger screen! For bookings visit www.ballyclarecinema.com or pay at the door

EASTER STAGES RALLY FRI 19 APRIL – SAT 20 APRIL

Cars cross the start ramp at 10am on Friday from Antrim Castle Gardens and finishes at Dundrod Motorsport Centre around 4.30pm on Saturday. There are six stages on Friday around Antrim and nine stages on Saturday close to Lisburn, providing plenty of opportunities to see the thrilling action up close. For more details www.uaceasterstages.com

EASTER SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAMPS WED 24 – THUR 25 APRIL // 10AM – 3PM // ANTRIM FORUM TUES 23 – THUR 25 APRIL // 10AM – 3PM // V36 (OUTDOOR) COSTS £7.50 PER DAY // AGE 5 – 14

With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start making plans. Our Easter Camps at both Antrim Forum and Valley Leisure Centre are sure to keep the kids busy over the holidays. Activities include hockey, rugby, badminton, dodgeball and more. Suitable for children age 5+. To book or for more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/easter

SHANES CASTLE MAY DAY STEAM RALLY SUN 5 – MON 6 MAY // SHANES CASTLE // ADULT £10 // OAP £8 // CHILDREN £5 // FAMILY £25 (2 ADULTS + UP TO 3 CHILDREN)

FREE PARKING. PET FRIENDLY.

The Rally is held in the picturesque grounds of Shanes Castle attracting up to 18,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors. There will be more than 40 steam engines and hundreds of tractors, cars, trucks and stationary engines. There will be working demonstrations together with trade stands, craft stalls, full catering services, main arena events, steam rides and a huge fairground.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT SAT 11 MAY // 4.15AM // V36 AT THE VALLEY EARLYBIRD PRICES: ADULTS £18 // CONCESSION £14 // CHILDREN £4 // UNDER 5 FREE

This May, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will get together to walk from the darkness of night into the light of morning to help us in the global fight against suicide and self-harm. The walk sparks conversation about the importance of mental health and wellbeing in all our lives. The entry fees raised allow Pieta House to continue to deliver their vital services. For more information or to register visit www.darknessintolight.ie

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BALLYCLARE MAY FAIR TUES 21 MAY – SAT 25 MAY // BALLYCLARE TOWN

This year’s festival will be a mixture of the traditional horse fair, local music and entertainment combined with traditional craft demonstrations and workshops. Back by popular demand, the exciting Soapbox Derby race returns on Thursday 23 May. The colourful May Fair Parade on Saturday 25 May will host many participants and local groups, live music delighting fans of all ages, before the fireworks finale. For more information, including road closures visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/ballyclaremayfair or facebook.com/yourballyclare

SUMMER MARKET AND FAMILY FUN DAYS SAT 15 JUNE & SAT 17 AUGUST // 11AM – 4PM // CIVIC SQUARE AT MOSSLEY MILL // £2 (UNDER 16’S FREE)

Join us for our Summer Artisan Markets and Family Fun Days at Mossley Mill. Relax and sample some of the fine foods and crafts on offer from local traders and enjoy the line-up of live entertainment throughout the day. The kids will be thrilled with our pop up cinema, fairground rides and resident super heroes. Just a few of the treats lined up for this great family day out.

SHORELINE FESTIVAL SPRINT TRIATHLON SUN 25 AUGUST // 9.30AM // LOUGHSHORE AND HAZELBANK // COSTS £50

If you are up for a challenge, then make sure you register for this year’s triathlon. Now relocated to Hazelbank and including an open water swim, this year’s event is bigger and better than ever. Closing date for applications is Monday 19 August. For more information or to register visit www.triathlonireland.com ANTRIM IS GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER FANTASTIC SUMMER THIS JUNE! The Town Parade and Festival in the Park kicks off the 10-day long, FREE family friendly festival, not to be missed! www.facebook.com/antrimfestival

EASTER THEATRE WORKSHOPS LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR.

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MON 22 – FRI 26 APRIL // 10AM – 5PM // THEATRE AT THE MILL // 8 – 16YRS PERFORMANCE: FRI 26 APRIL // 7PM TICKETS: £120 (INCLUDES SEVEN FREE TICKETS TO THE PERFORMANCE)

If your children have a passion for singing, dance and drama sign them up for our Easter Theatre Workshop. This week long course offers young people the chance to perform in an award winning Broadway musical and smash hit comedy Legally Blonde JR. in a professional theatre with costumes staging and lighting. This course is a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business, mastering dance routines, perfecting the lines and putting on a performance for family and friends in just one week.

ANNIE JR. MON 22 – SAT 27 APRIL // 10AM – 4.30PM // THE COURTYARD THEATRE // 5 – 10YRS PERFORMANCE: SAT 27 APRIL // 12 NOON TICKETS: £120 (INCLUDES THREE FREE TICKETS TO THE PERFORMANCE)

This much loved musical has been designed for little ones aged 5-10yrs so they too can take part in a fun structured theatre school environment. This family favourite sees young orphan Annie run away and stumble upon exciting new adventures. Life changes as she softens the heart of tycoon Will Stacks who rescues her from the arms of the cruel Miss Hannigan.

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BOROUGH LIFE // March 2019

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

Macedon Glengormley Urban

Airport

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 FÃ&#x2030;IN 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 6 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.

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

HENRY CUSHINAN SINN FÉIN 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

RYAN WILSON SDLP T. 07733 453883 E. ryan.wilson@ 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

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

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

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

BOROUGH LIFE // March 2019

IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY! In striving to improve our services and look to the future, Council currently has two Plans that we would like your feedback on.

CORPORATE PLAN 2019 -2030 This draft Plan builds upon the work of the Council over the last four years and maintains our commitment to become a progressive, smart and prosperous Borough. We will continue to be inspired and driven by the ambition of our people to make this a reality. The Plan highlights our commitment to provide high quality, efficient and effective public services right up to 2030. As a Council we want to ensure we are doing all that we can to provide a Borough that we can all be proud of and services that rank with the very best.

CORPORATE IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2019-20 (DRAFT) This Plan highlights what we have achieved in the last year and also shines a spotlight on seven areas for improvement. The Plan has been aligned with the Community Plan and the draft Corporate Plan 2019-2030 (above) to ensure the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey is ‘A Progressive, Smart and Prosperous Borough. Inspired by our People; Driven by Ambition.’

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Please visit the Consultations Page on our website, review the documents and complete the questionnaires. The consultations will close on 25 April 2019. Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/consultations

Hard copies and alternative formats of both plans are available by contacting: James Porter T. 028 9034 0088 E. james. porter@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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

03457 643 643

03448 920 900 03448 920 901 03448 920 902 0300 200 7803 0300 200 7804 028 9442 4000 0300 200 7801 028 9046 3250 028 9054 0540 0300 200 7891 028 9025 3000 0300 200 7893 0300 200 7899 0845 712 3321 0300 200 7893

0800 022 4250 0300 200 7822

Telephone/Utility Boxes (BT fault) Voting (Electoral Office) Water (NI Water) Flooding Incident Line (24 hours) Report your property is flooded or flooding

0800 023 2023 0800 432 0712 03457 440088

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)

0300 200 0100

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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CONTACT THE COUNCIL AND HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS

FRI

SUN

MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

MON

APRIL

MAY

028 9446 3113 028 9034 0000

028 9448 1300 028 9446 4131 028 9084 8287 028 9448 1973 028 9334 1818 028 9086 1211

028 9034 0202 028 9442 8331 028 9034 0202

028 9448 1338

028 9034 0139

028 9034 0129

028 9448 1338 028 9083 2363 028 9034 0129

CIVIC CENTRES Antrim Newtownabbey

LEISURE CENTRES Allen Park Antrim Forum Ballyearl Crumlin Sixmile Valley

THEATRES Courtyard Theatre Old Courthouse Theatre Theatre at The Mill

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 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Road

028 9447 3813 028 9442 3640 028 9442 8107 028 9034 0056 028 9034 0056

3 Open 7 Closed

PARK WARDENS

To report an incident in a park

028 9034 0275

COMMUNITY CENTRES

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.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to promote your products or services then we have a great opportunity for you. As well as advertising in Borough Life, we have a number of busy roundabouts in our Borough that can be sponsored.

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