Borough Life // March 2020

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The show will once again welcome visitors to an array of specialist plants, gardening expertise from around the world as well as a host of fun family activities in the magnificent surroundings of Antrim Castle Gardens.

We look forward very much to welcoming you back to Allianz Garden Show Ireland, a fabulous festival of flowers, food & fun!

For more details and bookings visit gardenshowireland.com

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Antrim Live returns to the heart of Antrim Town from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May for a weekend of fun filled activities for all the family.

The hub of the action will take place in Market Square in Antrim Town, which will host an array of activities including a traditional Victorian Fair, complete with a beautiful vintage carousel, traditional street performers including acrobats and stilt walkers, face painting, vintage games and much more.

Antrim Live will spread the carnival spirit through the whole of Antrim Town, with events like Bop Bop Baby in the Castle Mall, storytelling with Mr. Hullaballoo in Antrim Library and some great family shows in the Old Courthouse Theatre.

For more details and bookings visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/AntrimLive

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We are committed to delivering a range of improvements to the services we provide for you and have proposed our objectives for the year ahead in the Corporate Improvement Plan 2020-21 Draft for Consultation.

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.

The Plan is aligned with the Community Plan and the Corporate Plan 2019-2030 to ensure our Borough is ‘a progressive, smart and prosperous Borough, inspired by our people, driven by ambition.’

We welcome your feedback on our proposed Plan.

To have your say visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/consultations or you can complete a form at Mossley Mill or Antrim Civic Centre receptions.

The consultation will close on Monday 25 May 2020.

To request a copy of the Plan and consultation document or if you require more information T. 028 9034 0088 or E. james.porter@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk

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Mayor’s Message Welcome to the March edition of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in the Borough.

There is lots to see and do in our Borough this spring.

The fabulous Allianz Garden Show Ireland and Antrim Live will return 1-3 May, providing the perfect day out for all the family.

Brick Wonders, the first exhibition at the newly opened Gateway Visitor Centre will be open to all LEGO lovers until 14 June, whilst our VE Day 75 Celebrations in May will transport you back to the 1940s to mark this momentous occasion.

We have great news for the golfers of the Borough. Our fantastic new golf membership packages which are coming into effect on 1 April 2020 are offering even better value for money. Make sure you check them out on page 9.

The Borough’s first ever Restaurant Month will be sure to tickle your tastebuds! Our five towns have plenty on offer, including tasting evenings, supper clubs, coffee trails and much more – for details see page 14.

I hope you all have an enjoyable Easter.

Alderman John Smyth Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey

Mrs Christie CVO OBE Bursary Presentations

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Calling all LEGO® lovers!

We are delighted to announce Brick Wonders, an internationally acclaimed exhibition, featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, is coming to the new Gateway Visitor Centre from Saturday 7 March until Sunday 14 June.

Curated by artist Warren Elsmore, this unique exhibition begins with the seven wonders of the ancient world, also taking in modern, natural and historic wonders from all seven continents. Brick Wonders will take you on a journey from an Egyptian pyramid to the natural pyramid of the Matterhorn, the bustle of Old London Bridge to the awesome natural display of the Aurora Australis and those everyday marvels we forget to wonder at, such as electricity and the Internet.

At the heart of the Brick Wonders display is the giant Great Barrier Reef attraction, complete with underwater lighting and sound effects. This centrepiece has LEGO® recreations of everything from corals and sponges to turtles and reef-dwelling fish such as blue tangs, angel fish and a ray.

In all, over sixty LEGO® models are included, from tiny models to inspire building at home, to large mosaics and dioramas using a grand total of half a million LEGO® bricks.

LEGO® bricks are unique in their appeal, having been a top-selling toy for over fifty years. This exhibition will appeal to all ages, so if you love LEGO®, you will love Brick Wonders! This exhibition has visited art galleries, museums and exhibition centres from Italy to England and is returning to Northern Ireland for the first time since 2015.

This will be the first exhibition at the newly opened Gateway Visitor Centre at Antrim Lough Shore. Don’t miss your chance to see this amazing display.

Tickets: £4 Adult, £2 Child, £10 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) Schools Ticket Offer: We are delighted to offer 50 free tickets to all schools in our Borough, Monday – Friday from 10am to 12pm. In addition to this, a special rate of £1.50 per child travelling as a school group is available Monday – Friday, 12pm – 3pm.

For full details and bookings visit antrimandnewtownabbey/ brickwonders or T. 028 9448 1338

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Award Winning V36 Park gets the Public Vote We are delighted to announce that the fabulous V36 Play Park has scooped yet another award for the Borough.

The state-of-the-art facility was named as the public’s favourite park in North Belfast as part of Belfast Live’s ‘Belfast Loves’ campaign. The popular news and lifestyle website has been running a series of public votes on all the things local people love about the areas they live in and V36 proved the winning choice.

Featuring a range of play features and sensory attractions for all to enjoy, V36 is one of the Borough’s flagship play areas and a fabulous place to spend some quality time with the whole family.

If you haven’t already been, then make sure you check it out this spring!

New Walking Route for the Borough Walkers will soon be able to enjoy a brand new route at Threemilewater Park.

Mayor, Alderman John Smyth, was joined by DEA representatives recently as he unveiled the latest improvement to the popular site, the Woodland Path.

The bespoke route will complement the existing walkway and with work almost complete, walkers will soon be able to explore further into deeper woodland of the park when it is completed this spring.

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Get into the Swing this Spring!

With the ISPS Handa World Invitational set to return this summer, it’s time to perfect your swing and get golfing.

Both Allen Park and Ballyearl are home to superb stateof-the-art golfing facilities, and with our memberships demonstrating excellent value for money, what’s stopping you?

From 1 April, our new membership options will be coming into effect and for all you keen golfers, we have some very exciting news!

Our membership packages will now include BOTH of our golf courses, Allen Park and Ballyearl. We have also introduced new age categories, in particular, the young adult pricing, which gives 18-29 year olds a helping hand in getting into this ever growing sport!

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Prices are based on an annual membership. Ts and Cs Apply

If you would like to perfect your swing, don’t forget both Ballyearl and Allen Park have Golf Professionals who are available for lessons and one to one tuition.

For more information on our memberships or details on golf lessons contact Allen Park T. 028 9448 1300 or Ballyearl T. 028 9084 8287

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This excellent par 3 nine-hole course offers a challenge for all skill levels. The course is open to all and our free equipment hire service ensures beginners can give golf a go from any age. Our 27-bay covered and floodlit driving range boasts five right handed and two double sided automatic tee systems with flood and range lighting. The bay is over two levels and provides the opportunity for year-round play and practice whatever the weather.

This 18-hole, Par 72 golf course covers an area of approximately 143 acres and stretches over 6683 yards.

Three man-made lakes add to the beauty of the gently undulating course with many of the holes proving a test for even the more experienced golfer. Allen Park also features a 14-bay fully floodlit golf driving range with targets at each 50 yards.

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Swimming Savvy at the Valley We are super excited to announce the Valley Leisure Centre is the first swimming pool in Northern Ireland to install a programmable electronic pacing system.

This investment is geared to the swimmers of our Borough and is a great addition to our leisure offering!

For more information on this new piece of technology, T. 028 9086 1211

Get Training for the Triathlon!

Fancy a challenge? Then join us on Sunday 16 August for the return of the Shoreline Triathlon! Starting and finishing at Jordanstown Loughshore Park, contenders will begin with a 750m open water swim in Belfast Lough, followed by 20km bike and 5km run. So, whether you are a beginner or an experienced triathlete looking for a sprint distance personal best, this flat, fast course is suitable for all.

There are three age categories:

» Junior (aged 16-19) » Senior (aged 20-39) » Veterans (aged 40 and over) Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male/female overall in the Sprint and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Team Relay.

Entry fee is £40 per participant or £80 per relay team. Closing date for entries is Friday 7 August 2020. No applications will be accepted after this date. For more information including the route or to register, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/triathlon

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Quality Award for Leisure We are delighted to announce the Valley Leisure Centre has now become our sixth leisure centre to gain Quest accreditation. This is the first time the centre has ever been awarded this prestigious accreditation. Last year, Antrim Forum and Crumlin Leisure Centre retained their existing accreditation, with Allen Park, Ballyearl and Sixmile Leisure Centres all gaining the award. Quest 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 on the Quest Accreditation visit www.questnbs.org

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Classes and Workshops MOSSLEY MILL

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. Participants will have the opportunity during each class to explore many art forms and relate these to history of art.

Participants should bring their own materials.

mosaics from your own designs. You will be shown how to apply your tiles as well as grout and finish your piece. Please feel welcome to bring your own broken crockery or interesting pieces that could be used in your designs.

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

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PRINTING WITH AMANDA

BOTANICAL DRAWING Tutor: Alison Walker Date: Mon 23 March for 10 weeks Time: 2pm - 4pm Cost: £60 & £55 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ This course will introduce you to the basics of botanical drawing.

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Thurs 26 March for 10 weeks Time: 10am - 12pm Cost: £80 & £75 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

SILVER NECKLACE OR EARRINGS Tutor: Diane Lyness Date: Sat 2 May Time: 10am – 4pm, Theatre at The Mill Hospitality Suite Cost: £50 & £45 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

MOSAICS FOR ADULTS

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Coming this spring

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This course offers the opportunity to try out the three most popular Irish laces – Carrickmacross, Limerick and Irish Crochet.

Discover basic printing methods such as mono, lino and gelli for the first time. During the six sessions various methods of basic printing will be explored. You will create your own beautiful prints and learn new techniques. Amanda will also provide details of materials in the first week for those who wish to explore more.

Suitable for those with no printing experience.

Learn how to create accurate, life-like drawings of flowers and leaves using line and tone.

Please bring a sketchbook and pencils that you may already use. Paper, pencils and plants will be provided. Suitable for beginners and those with some drawing skills.

ART FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Tutor: Unagh McCullough Date: Wed 22 April – Wed 24 June for 10 weeks Time: 7pm - 9pm Cost: £60 & £55 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Tutor: Amanda Montgomery Date: Fri 27 March for 10 weeks Time: 10am - 12pm Cost: £80 & £75 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Suitable for beginners or improvers, this workshop covers the practicalities of making

Join experienced jewellery maker Diane Lyness and design and make your very own unique necklace or earrings to give as a gift or keep for yourself! You will learn the basic skills of silver jewellery making including piercing, soldering, rolling and polishing. No previous experience is required. All materials are provided. Just bring an apron!

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plants, needing very little care and they are so easy to propagate. In this workshop you will make a little indoor garden, layering up your ingredients to ensure your plants stay happy.

All materials will be provided.

HOLIDAY FRENCH

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

GRAND TOUR OF ITALY Tutor: Giada Mangiardi Date: Wed 6 May – Wed 10 June Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: £45 & £40 (Concession) Age: 18 years+

SMARTPHONE-OGRAPHY Tutor: Carrie Davenport Date: Wed 15 April Time: 10am – 2pm Cost: £20 Age: 12 - 16 years This fun workshop will show you lots of tips for getting great photographs using your phone.

Selfies, landscapes and portraits will all be covered as well as free software to help you edit your photos to really make them look their best. Please bring a fully charged smartphone with space to take images and a packed lunch.

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Would you like to learn a bit more about the culture so that you’ll have a fuller experience? Each week we will virtually explore a different Italian city/ region. We’ll visit Turin and its hidden gems, ramble around the old streets of Genoa, learn lots of curious facts about Rome and its monuments, explore the region of Umbria, get to know the traditional dances in Apulia, discover the mouth-watering street foods and markets in Sicily and much more!

Tutor: Linda O’Kane Date: Sat 18 April Time: 2.30pm – 4pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ You may have noticed that succulent plants are very much on trend at the moment. This is not surprising as they make great indoor

This six-week course is targeted at adult learners who are either beginner or nearly new to the language. Through a set of everyday activities, from introducing yourself, giving personal details, asking for directions or ordering food and drink etc. It is hoped that by the end of the course learners will have grasped and developed some basic key language skills and gained the confidence to deal with everyday holiday situations.

START WRITING THAT NOVEL Tutor: Rachael Kelly Date: Sat 22 August Time: 10am – 5pm Cost: £23 & £20 (Concession) Age: 18 years+

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MAKING A TERRARIUM

Tutor: Brigitte Gourley Date: Thurs 7 May - Thurs 11 June Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: £44 & £39.50 (Concession) Age: 18 years+

Tutor: Giada Mangiardi Date: Wed 6 May - Wed 10 June Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Cost: £45 & £40 (Concession) Age: 18 years+ This course is an introduction to the Italian language with a very practical, holiday-based approach. During this 6-week course you will learn how to deal with day-to-day situations like eating out, shopping, buying bus and train tickets, asking for directions, checking in at the hotel and much more! No previous knowledge of the language is required.

They say everyone has a novel inside them, but most don’t get as far as the first word. This workshop is designed to get your masterpiece out of your head and onto the page. You will focus on drawing up your list of characters, sketching out your plot, getting a grip on your story and taking that all-important first step.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced writers. Come with a head full of ideas and start writing that novel that you’ve always wanted to write.

The Sentry Hill Café will be open for light refreshments, otherwise please bring a packed lunch.

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Satisfy your appetite this March, with Antrim and Newtownabbey’s very first Restaurant Month. Join us in Antrim, Ballyclare, Crumlin, Glengormley and Randalstown and enjoy the fabulous eateries right on your doorstep. Many of the restaurants in our town centres will have plenty on offer, giving you the perfect excuse to lay down that spatula and step out of the kitchen!

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In addition to the unique offers that participating restaurants will create for you to enjoy, there will be special events and activities happening across the town centres every weekend in March. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media pages and tourism website, www.visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com for all the details.

With tasting evenings, supper clubs, dinner and coffee trails, films and music, our first ever foray into food tourism is sure to be a feast for the senses, not to be missed!

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ tastetheborough

Shop Local this Spring Have you received your Big Book of Vouchers yet? We recently joined forces with the Department for Communities to encourage everyone to embrace the local town centres and shop local this spring. Our exciting boroughwide voucher booklet, contains vouchers for many businesses and services in our five town centres; Antrim, Ballyclare, Crumlin,

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Glengormley and Randalstown.

All residents in the Borough should have received a copy. If you have not received a copy yet, please E. regeneration@ antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk and we will pop one in the post for you.

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Council sets Lowest Rates Increase since Mergers The Council agreed its District Rate at a Special Council meeting on 10 February and has maintained its record of the lowest rates increase across Northern Ireland since the Council mergers in 2015. The District Rate will come into effect on 1 April 2020.

The Council’s continued commitment to supporting businesses within our Borough has resulted in a reduction in the business rate this year of 3.54% and a small increase on the residential rate of just 1.99%, less than the current rate of inflation of 2.2%* and equivalent to an extra 15p per week on an average residential property.

Savings of £6M are planned over the next ten years with changes in the delivery of our waste collection.

However, overall costs have unavoidably increased by £1.5M mainly due to salary costs of £560K, energy costs of £140K and waste disposal costs of £800K.

Council remain committed to deliver a number of projects in 2020-21 which include;

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Town Centre Improvements Antrim Forum Fitness Suite Refurbishment A Skateboard Park at V36 Major Improvements at Rathfern Community Centre

» Antrim Stadium Track Refurbishment Residents’ rate bills are made up of the District Rate set by the Council and the Regional Rate, which is determined by the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Regional Rate is the same across all Council areas and has not yet been set.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/rates

The changes in waste collection will realise a saving of £500K and this has allowed the Council to absorb some of the unavoidable increases.

Across the Borough, we have attracted significant investment by granting planning permission for a number of large projects over the last 12 months with an estimated value in excess of £25M. We also continue to invest in our considerable assets through an ongoing Capital Investment Programme.

*The RPI Rate of Inflation quoted is 2.2% from December 2019.

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“The programme has been a fantastic help for our business. The advice and guidance from our mentor and Council has been invaluable in gaining access to export markets and connecting us to Invest Northern Ireland for additional assistance”.

Ian Perry, Belfast Artisan Distillery based in Newtownabbey

Get Optimal Results for your Business OPTIMAL (Outstanding Performance Through Individual Mentoring And Leadership) is the Council’s principal business support and growth programme.

It provides tailored and specialist business support to micro and small enterprises to support the development of a more prosperous economy within the council area.

Businesses can avail of up to 5 days free mentoring support and mentors are available right now to help your business. Mentors are selected based on the business needs to enable them to share

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appropriate advice, skills and knowledge from a range of specialisms including:

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Marketing and Sales HR IP and Legal Issues Research and Development Business Efficiency Ecommerce and SEO

The programme is open to small and medium sized businesses with a registered business address in

the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough.

To apply or for more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/Optimal or T. 028 9034 0052.

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.

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Exploring Exporting We were delighted to welcome over 30 local business people to Mossley Mill last month for an Exploring Export Workshop.

Experienced trade consultants with proven track records in helping businesses export delivered presentations on general market overviews and opportunities in both the USA and Cork.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth commented, “It was fantastic to see such a great turnout from local businesses and key stakeholders. This workshop focused on markets close to home such as Cork and also those further away in the United States, which both offer strategic opportunities for our companies to explore and develop. Businesses that export their goods and services are more likely to grow, to innovate and employ more people locally. As a Council we are keen to listen to our local businesses and support them where we can”.

For more information on similar workshops T. 028 9034 0052 or E. craig.mullan@antrimand newtownabbey.gov.uk

Fortress Diagnostics £8m investment for the Borough We are excited to announce Fortress Diagnostics will be investing £8m in a new headquarters, located in Antrim Technology Park. Fortress Diagnostics is a multi-award-winning global provider of medical testing solutions.

The brand new custom-built 30,000 square-foot facility will host cutting edge laboratories utilising the latest technology for medical diagnostics. The investment will also see the company double its workforce over the next three years, creating new roles across a wide range of functions including Scientific Research & Development, Production and Commercial Operations.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman John Smyth commented, “I am delighted to hear Fortress Diagnostics has chosen to invest £8million in the Antrim area. This impressive investment, with its provision of a significant amount of jobs, will be an invaluable boost to our local economy”.

The company, which was named SME Healthcare Firm of the Year in this year’s Belfast Telegraph Business Awards, said the centre will enable it to manufacture more than 1,000 diagnostic testing products for more than 100 international markets.

For more information visit fortressdiagnostics.com

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Love Living Here!

We all want our Borough to be a clean, vibrant and welcoming place for both residents and visitors and there is no doubt that litter scattered throughout the area can spoil this.

Not only is litter unsightly, it also has detrimental effects on the land, oceans, wildlife and even our

Pick it up Why not do your bit for the community and join us for one of our community litter picks. Your small action can help to make a big difference in your local area.

» Ballyclare: Saturday 21 March, 10am – meeting at Sixmile Leisure Centre Car Park

» Glengormley: Saturday 25 April, 10am – meeting at Lillian Bland Car Park

» Crumlin: Saturday 16 May, 10am – meeting at Crumlin Glen Car Park

» Antrim: Saturday 20 June, 10am – meeting at Antrim Lough Shore Park

Or if you fancy organising your own clean up event then we can help by providing you with a range of litter picking equipment free of charge, such as gloves, hi-vis vests, litter pickers and bags, as well as disposing of the collected waste for you.

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

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pets. When rubbish is dumped onto the ground it can feed into the sewers, causing water to become contaminated and clogging up drainage pipes.

Litter also attracts pests and rodents including rats, which are a major carrier of many types of disease that can make us ill.

Set a good example, if you have rubbish when you are out and about, put it in the litter bin or even better, take it home and recycle it.

Community Your Borough needs you…

One of the most offensive types of litter on our streets is dog foul. Not only is it deeply unpleasant, but it can also carry parasites which can lead to serious illness in humans.

Dog fouling affects everyone and whilst we appreciate that the vast majority of dog owners are responsible, we recognise that some owners act carelessly and do not pick up after their pets.

Council can’t deal with this issue alone! We need to change people’s attitudes so that all dog owners take responsibility for their pets. The Council’s Enforcement Officers patrol the Borough, signs are in place, there are more littler bins than ever and dog bags are available so there really is no excuse. Also, to try to raise awareness, staff give talks to a range

of groups and schools. Still, some people don’t cooperate. This is where you come in...

You can report repeat offenders by:

» T. 028 9034 0160 or » E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk telling us the location, time of day the dog fouling usually happens and what the dog looks like.

Irresponsible dog owners – if your dog fouls in a public place and you fail to pick it up, you could be issued with a Fixed Penalty of £80.

If you don’t pay the fine, you may be taken to court which can result in the fine increasing to £1000.

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.

As a Fairtrade Borough we are committed to promoting and using fairly traded products. By simply purchasing Fairtrade, you can help to make cocoa farming in places like Ivory Coast and Ghana more sustainable.

Fairtrade guarantees minimum prices and provides a premium to invest in local communities, so farmers can provide a better future for themselves and their families.

We are delighted to have achieved our Fairtrade status and have recently installed new Fairtrade signage on the signs as you enter the Borough.

For more information visit www.fairtrade.org.uk

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Mrs Christie CVO OBE Bursary Award Presentations Theatre at The Mill hosted the inaugural Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE, Legacy Bursary Scheme Awards evening on Thursday 30 January. Young musicians, volunteers and schools from the Borough were the first to receive this special bursary. The Legacy Bursary Scheme was created by Council in recognition of the significant work Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE carried out during her role as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Antrim, a role from which she retired in June 2019 after 11 years of service.

The Council has set up bursaries for ÂŁ1,000 each across three categories; young musicians, young volunteers and their club/organisation and a horticultural project for schools promoting the education of children with learning and or physical disabilities.

A special thank you goes to local sponsors Colemans Garden Centre, Pentlands, Beechgrove Nursery, RD Mechanical, Northscapes and Avenue Recycling.

The Legacy Bursary Scheme will open to applicants in April 2020. For more information on the scheme please contact T: 028 9034 0000, E. artsandcultureadmin@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/grants Young Volunteer Bursary Winners Jodie Gourley Emma Gault

Young Musician Bursary Winners Oliver Gunning Niall Black

Horticultural Project Bursary Winners

Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman John Smyth and Mayoress Mrs Carol Smyth with Rev Campbell Dixon MBE, Mrs Jacqui Dixon, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Chief Executive and Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE

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Hill Croft School Jordanstown School Thornfield House School Riverside School

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman John Smyth, Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE and Claire McCollum

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Mayor, Alderman John Smyth, Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE with Roz McFeeters (Principal, Hill Croft School) and local sponsors David Adrain (RD Mechanicals), Gordon Dunlop (Beechgrove Nursery) and Rodney Milliken (Northscapes)

Young Musician Bursary winners Niall Black and Oliver Gunning with Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE and Peter Corry

Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE, Paul Dinsmore (Antrim Youth Information and Counselling Centre) with Emma Gault Young Volunteer (Clare Hares Disability Rugby Team) Sarah Gilmore and Clifford Gilmore (Ballyclare Rugby Club President) receiving their bursary awards

Mrs Joan Christie CVO OBE, Paul Dinsmore (Antrim Youth Information and Counselling Centre) presenting bursary awards to Jodie Gourley Young Volunteer (Monkstown Boxing Club) and Amy Stewart Youth Worker (Monkstown Boxing Club)

Dr Catherine Scully, Ruth Sturgenor, Gillian Randall and Sarah Gilmore from Jordanstown School

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A SHARED MOMENT OF CELEBRATION 8-10 MAY 2020

VE DAY 75 – Celebrations Her Majesty the Queens Pageant Master is leading a nationwide commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day from Friday 8 May until Sunday 10 May. The Council will take part in this celebration with a number of events across the Borough to mark this momentous occasion.

rationing, ‘Make Do and Mend’, wartime cookery, evacuation and events of WWII in Northern Ireland.

Craft activities for children and a chance to meet the allotment holders and perhaps pick up some gardening tips are amongst a number of family activities available throughout the day.

Antrim Castle Gardens and Mossley Mill will host a 1940’s style street party on Friday 8 May (Antrim Castle Gardens) and Saturday 9 May (Mossley Mill), just like those held by the communities who came together to celebrate Victory in Europe, the end of WWII, 75 years ago. These free family days out will include activities such as, Funfair Rides, 1940’s Music, Vintage and Military Vehicles, Arts and Crafts and much more.

Other planned events include talks hosted by Northern Ireland War Memorial, Belfast, VE DAY 45, which will take place in Antrim and Ballyclare Libraries, a special VE Day celebration Tea Dance, screenings and a special exhibition.

Dance the night away as The Belfast Big Swing Band Celebrates VE75 at The Courtyard Theatre on Friday 8 May, where Sensational Swing Diva Caroline Brown heads up the 20 piece Belfast Big Swing Band as they transport you back 75 years in a fabulous night of Big Band Music.

Sentry Hill Historic House and Visitor Centre will open its doors from 12 – 4pm on Saturday 8 May where Living History Interpreters will meet and greet all visitors to the house. Join them for talks on

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In addition, the Council will also take part in a number of special toasts over this commemorative weekend, paying tribute to the millions who gave their lives to ensure we all enjoy our freedom today!

A special touring exhibition For Our Freedom and Yours will run at Mossley Mill from the end of April to mid-May then Clotworthy House, Antrim from midMay to mid-June.

For a full programme of events and booking details please visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/VEDAY75 and download our special commemorative programme

Community

Out and about with the Mayor

Welcoming Madame Zhang Miefang, Chinese Consul General to the Dunadry Hotel

Celebrating Sarah Holmes 100th Birthday

ANBorough Citizen’s App 1000th download winner

Mayoral visit to ViCars

Presentation of a water butt from NI Water to the Grange Allotments

Alzheimer’s Society Celebration Event

At the relaunch of Fitmoms and Kids in Glengormley

Celebration of Chinese New Year

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It’s OK to not be OK: Focus on Mental Health Mental health problems affect around one in four people in Northern Ireland every year.

call, they chat about a range of topics including what is on in their area.

Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Having good mental health means feeling positive about yourself and being able to cope with everyday pressure.

We recently chatted to one of the longest serving volunteers who commented, “We are sometimes the only contact that a client may speak to in a day and it is a personal privilege that I am part of this vital service. Our clients range from the elderly to the disabled to those with mental health issues.

If you would benefit from our services, please don’t hesitate to call us, we are always here to help.”

Poor mental health can be caused by a range of factors including bereavement, loneliness, drug or alcohol misuse, domestic violence, unemployment, stress, to name a few. Sometimes it can be one of these which can trigger poor mental health, whilst in other cases it can be a complicated combination of these factors.

What’s important to remember is that it is OK to not be OK and there are services and people here to help you and your mental health.

If you need help It is normal to feel sad from time to time and experience mood changes. However, if you feel in low spirits for several weeks you should think about contacting your GP for advice. Getting help is a sign of wisdom not weakness and is not wasting your GP’s time.

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you’re in crisis or despair, it’s important to get help quickly. You’re not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is sometimes the first step to recovery.

Important Contacts Lifeline: T. 0808 808 8000 Samaritans T. 028 9066 4422

Good Morning Antrim and Newtownabbey Have you heard of Good Morning Antrim, Crumlin or Newtownabbey? This vital telephone service is provided by local volunteers and offers a friendly voice each day to vulnerable and elderly residents of the Borough. The volunteers are a listening ear to the clients and during the pre-arranged telephone

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If you would like to contact any of the three providers in the Borough please see their contact telephone numbers below.

Good Morning Antrim T. 028 9446 4619 Good Morning Crumlin T. 028 9620 8284 / 028 9446 7293 Good Morning Newtownabbey T. 028 9086 6385

Community

Darkness into Light On Saturday 9 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 raise awareness of suicide and self-harm. The walk brings people together to create a world where suicide, self-harm and stigma are replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance.

Symbolically the walk represents the therapeutic counselling journey. It sparks conversation about the

importance of mental health and wellbeing in all our lives. It also provides an opportunity for people to connect with their local community and to show their support for those who have been bereaved by suicide.

The entry fees raised around the world allow Pieta House and other charity partners to continue to deliver vital services to those in need. This year’s event will take place at V36, Newtownabbey on Saturday 9 May at 4.15am. To register or for

more details visit darknessintolight.ie

Need help or advice?

Previously known as the Citizens Advice Bureau, Community Advice Antrim and Newtownabbey (CAAN) has been providing free, independent and quality advice in the local community for over 50 years. CAAN receives funding from Council to deliver advice within the Borough. They do this through their two main offices, one based in the Dunanney Centre in Rathcoole and the other in Farranshane House in Rathenraw, and also through six outreaches in Ballyclare, Bawnmore, Crumlin, Glengormley, Randalstown and Toome.

email or face-to-face. In a typical year CAAN would deal with 50,000 enquiries, 200 appeal tribunals and would help to generate ÂŁ8 million for their clients. An increasing trend in CAANs work has been working with low paid workers and involvement in community based schemes such as Food Banks. They have a trained and dedicated team of staff with substantial experience in delivering advice and challenging policies on a wide range of issues as well as a team of highly valued volunteers.

Advice can cover a wide range of topics such as welfare benefits, debt & finance, housing, employment, consumer, health, relationships, immigration, education and tax and can be provided by telephone,

For more information T. 028 9590 6505, E. advice@ advicean.com or visit www. communityadvicean.co.uk

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Community Resus We are continuing to work with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and other organisations to deliver our Community Resuscitation Action Plan.

One of its key objectives is to improve the availability of and access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

It is estimated that there are several thousand defibrillators across Northern Ireland, however the majority of these are not known to the Ambulance Service.

If you or your business, church, community group or sports club has a publicly accessible defibrillator then please ensure it is registered with the Ambulance Service. This information will be

used by the Ambulance Control Centre when they receive a 999 call for a cardiac arrest, ensuring when CPR is ongoing that they can signpost the caller to the nearest defibrillator.

To register your defibrillator visit www.nias.hscni.net Did you know that in a one year period, more than 25 defibrillators within Northern Ireland were either damaged, stolen or tampered with? Sadly, these selfish actions not only cost thousands of pounds, but can also cost lives.

If you spot any malicious behaviour in relation to defibrillators, please report it immediately to PSNI by calling 101. Your call could just save a life!

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES

UV Awareness Cancer Focus Campaign Now that spring is here and the weather is beginning to warm up, it’s important to ‘Be UV Aware’ and take appropriate care in the sun.

Ultraviolet (UV) levels vary with the seasons and time of day, but when the UV levels are moderate or above we need to protect our skin and eyes. So it’s important to know what the UV index is going to be throughout the day.

In Northern Ireland we are exposed to significant levels of UV radiation between March and October, even on cool or overcast days. The UV rays

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from the sun are particularly strong around the middle of the day, from 11am to 3pm.

So if you are spending time outdoors, whether it be through work, sport or leisure then make sure you take the necessary precautions in the sun – seek shade, cover up, wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen – especially when the UV levels are moderate or high.

You can check out the UV index forecast at www.metoffice.gov.uk/uv

For more information visit www.careinthesun.org

Community

Supporting All Ages We are continuing to work towards becoming an accredited Age Friendly Community. In this edition, we will be focusing on Community Support and Health Services for our residents.

We also offer a number of specialist health programmes including Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab classes as well as the Macmillan Move More programme which supports people living with cancer to become and remain active. Our Stay Steady, Stay Strong programme also provides support to those who are at risk or worried about falling. For more information E. active@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk There are lots of other opportunities within the community that support our residents’ health and wellbeing. Examples include • ‘Singing for Health’ - fun and relaxed sessions that can develop effective breathing techniques and improve posture.

Classes take places in Merville House, Whiteabbey (T. 028 2563 5575 or E. nicola.arbuckle@northerntrust.hscni.net) and Monkstown Village Centre (T. 028 9086 0090 or E. villagecentre@btinternet. com)

Being able to access affordable health care services and community support is essential to good health and wellbeing, particularly as people get older.

As a Council, we want to foster healthy and • Walking groups – a great way to get active, make new friends and stay active ageing and so we provide a range motivated. of programmes and activities to support this.

For more details visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ Our Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS) walking is a 12 week programme, which provides a positive introduction to getting active with the help of one of our qualified fitness instructors. To access the programme you need to be referred by your GP or qualified health professional and must meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information on our Age Friendly Programme T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk

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Your Councillors KEY ABBREVIATIONS DUP Democratic Unionist Party IND Independent SDLP Social Democratic and Labour Party UUP Ulster Unionist Party

Dunsilly

Ballyclare

Antrim Threemilewater Airport

Macedon Glengormley Urban

Airport District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS ALDERGROVE, CLADY, CRUMLIN, MALLUSK AND TEMPLEPATRICK. DEPUTY MAYOR

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

ANNE MARIE LOGUE SINN FÉIN T. 07533 353610 E. annemarie.logue@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

VICTORIA MCAULEY ALLIANCE T. 07775 756466 E. victoria.mcauley@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

Antrim District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS ANTRIM CENTRE, FOUNTAIN HILL, GREYSTONE, SPRINGFARM, STEEPLE AND STILES. 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

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

LEAH SMYTH UUP T. 07984 030867 E. leah.smyth@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Ballyclare District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS BALLYCLARE EAST, BALLYCLARE WEST, BALLYNURE, BALLYROBERT AND DOAGH.

JEANNIE ARCHIBALD DUP T. 07715 392229 E. jeannie.archibald@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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DANNY KINAHAN UUP T. 07802 644228 E. danny.kinahan@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

MICHAEL STEWART IND T. 07810 868522 E. michael.stewart@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Dunsilly District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS CRANFIELD, PARKGATE, RANDALSTOWN, SHILVODAN AND TOOME.

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

GLENN FINLAY ALLIANCE T. 07904 412040 E. glenn.finlay@ 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.

ALISON BENNINGTON DUP T. 07741 241011 E. alison.bennington@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

MARK COSGROVE UUP T. 07584 857897 E. mark.cosgrove@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

ROSIE KINNEAR SINN FÉIN T. 07771 544248 E. rosie.kinnear @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.

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

DEAN MCCULLOUGH DUP T. 07904 985272 E. dean.mccullough@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

TAYLOR MCGRANN SINN FÉIN T. 07436 548081 E taylor.mcgrann@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

VICTOR ROBINSON DUP T. 07557 752451 E victor.robinson@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Threemilewater District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS BALLYDUFF, FAIRVIEW, JORDANSTOWN, MONKSTOWN, MOSSLEY AND ROSTULLA.

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

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

MARK COOPER DUP T. 07771 332108 E mark.cooper@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

JULIE GILMOUR ALLIANCE T. 07796 950825 E julie.gilmour@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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CONTACT THE COUNCIL and Holiday Arrangements

COUNCIL BUILDINGS

Tuesday 17 Mar

10 April

Friday

12 April

Sunday

13 April

Monday

14 April

Tuesday

8 May

Friday

Antrim Civic Centre

028 9446 3113

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Mossley Mill

028 9034 0000

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Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House

028 9448 1338

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Ballyclare Town Hall

028 9034 0139

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7

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Flax Gallery & Museum at The Mill

028 9034 0129

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Pogues Entry

028 9448 1338

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Sentry Hill

028 9083 2363

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Open 2-5pm

Open 11am-5pm

Open 2-5pm

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The Gateway

028 9448 1493

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3

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Whitehouse

028 9034 0129

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Allen Park

028 9448 1300

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Antrim Forum

028 9446 4131

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Ballyearl

028 9084 8287

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Crumlin

028 9448 1973

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Sixmile

028 9334 1818

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Valley

028 9086 1211

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Sixmile Water

028 9446 4963

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Jordanstown Loughshore Park

028 9034 0137

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Courtyard Theatre

028 9034 0202

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Old Courthouse Theatre

028 9442 8331

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3

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Theatre at The Mill

028 9034 0202

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LEISURE CENTRES

CARAVAN PARKS

THEATRES

RECYCLING CENTRES Opening times for recycling centres are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recycling Craigmore (Randalstown)

028 9447 3813

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Crumlin

028 9442 3640

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Newpark (Antrim)

028 9442 8107

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Bruslee

028 9034 0056

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O’Neill Road

028 9034 0056

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3 OPEN

USEFUL COUNCIL CONTACTS Park Warden: 028 9034 0275 Dog Warden: 028 9034 0160 Out of hours Dog Warden: 028 9034 0178 Planning: 0300 123 6677 Contact details for Community Centres are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/communitycentres

BIN COLLECTIONS Check your bin collection day and public holiday collections 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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Improving our Customer Service

USEFUL NUMBERS

To help improve our customer service, we have introduced a new appointment system for the registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships at both Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill. Our office hours are 9am to 4pm, Monday – Friday. Customers will still be able to use the service without an appointment, however those with an appointment will be given priority.

If you need to make an appointment, you can do so by E. registrar@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 028 9448 1315 (Antrim Civic Centre) or T. 028 9034 0179 / 028 9034 0180 (Mossley Mill)

Do business with us!

The Council procures a variety of goods and services and uses an electronic procurement portal to promote these opportunities:

eSourcingNI – e-sourcingni. bravosolution.co.uk If you own a business make sure you take the time to sign up to this portal to ensure you do not miss any tender opportunities.

For more information T. 028 9034 0090 or E. procurement@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Animal Welfare

028 2563 3134

Bryson Energy

0800 142 2865

Bus and Rail queries (Translink)

028 9066 6630

Citizens Advice (Antrim & Newtownabbey)

028 9590 6505

Education Authority

028 2565 3333

Electricity Faults & Emergencies (24 hours)

03457 643 643

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

03448 920 900 03448 920 901 03448 920 902

Land Registry

0300 200 7803

Mapping (Land & Property Services)

0300 200 7804

Northern Health & Social Care Trust

028 9442 4000

Pest Control (Consult your phone directory) Rates (Property Rating & Valuation)

0300 200 7801

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)

028 9054 0540 028 9046 3250 028 9054 0540 0300 200 7891 028 9025 3000 0300 200 7893 0300 200 7899 0845 712 3321 0300 200 7893

Social Security Agency Antrim and Newtownabbey Offices: Benefits Freephone Employment Service

0800 022 4250 0300 200 7822

Telephone/Utility Boxes (BT fault)

0800 023 2023

Voting (Electoral Office)

0800 432 0712

Water (NI Water)

03457 440088

Flooding Incident Line (24 hours) Report your property is flooded or flooding

0300 200 0100

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)

028 9260 6100

Water pollution in watercourse (Northern Ireland Environment Agency)

0800 807 060

Consumerline (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)

0300 123 6262

Action Fraud

0300 123 2040

PLEASE NOTE - The Council is NOT responsible for these services.

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Events this Spring Wastewater Solutions Circuit of Ireland International Rally Date: Friday 10 - Saturday 11 April // Venue: Stages across the Borough. Closing Ceremony Antrim Castle Gardens, Saturday 11 April at 4pm

Visit www.uaceasterstages.com for more information

Easter Camps Venue: Antrim Forum, Sixmile Leisure Centre and Valley Leisure Centre

Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/eastercamps for more information

Easter Workshop: Guys and Dolls JR. Date: Monday 13 – Friday 17 April // Venue: Theatre at The Mill

Visit www.theatreatthemill.com or T. 028 9034 0202 for more information

Easter Workshop: Winnie the Pooh Kids Date: Monday 13 – Saturday 18 April // Venue: The Courtyard Theatre

Visit www.thecourtyardtheatre.com or T. 028 9034 0202 for more information

Garden Show Ireland Date: Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May // Venue: Antrim Castle Gardens

Visit www.gardenshowireland.com for more information

Antrim Live Date: Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May // Venue: Antrim Town

Visit antrim.live for more information

Bookings Open for Summer Schemes Date: Monday 4 May // Venue: Borough wide

Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/summerschemes for more information

Darkness into Light Date: Saturday 9 May // Venue: V36

Visit www.darknessintolight.ie for more information

Shanes Castle Steam Rally Date: Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 May // Venue: Shanes Castle

Visit www.shanescastlesteamrally.co.uk for more information

Ballyclare May Fair Date: Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 May // Venue: Ballyclare Town Centre

Visit www.visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com/mayfair for more information

For our full programme of upcoming events visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events

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