Borough Life June 2019

SUMMER EVENTS

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YOUR NEW COUNCILLORS Elected to serve our Borough

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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AUTISM IMPACT AWARD

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Welcome to the summer edition of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine that keeps you updated with Council news, events and developments across the Borough.

DIVERSITY DAY DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING 5

THE OFFICE OF MAYOR 2019-2020

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YOUR COUNCILLORS SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME JOBS JOBS JOBS

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LEAN INTO OUR BUSINESS NETWORK EXTENSION OF PARKING MOSSLEY RAILWAY HALT SUPPORTING OUR RESIDENTS INTO EMPLOYMENT VILLAGE RENEWAL GATEWAY CENTRE

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BLOOMING BRILLIANT BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION

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A SAFE BOUNCE SUMMER SUN ISN’T ALWAYS FUN DON’T BE BLIND TO THE DANGERS!

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BE ALLERGEN AWARE YOUR DOG, YOUR MESS

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NEW LAWS FOR LANDLORDS KENNELLING ARRANGEMENTS FOR STRAY DOGS THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY

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MAKING LIFE BETTER IN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY GROUPS RECEIVE FUNDING FROM COUNCIL SUMMER SCHEMES

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THEATRE SUMMER WORKSHOPS

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SPINNING YARNS

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SPORTS AWARDS POOLPODS

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TRY-A-TRI NEW PARKRUN FOR BALLYCLARE!

I am delighted to be elected as the new Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey and look forward to meeting with many of you out on my travels across the Borough.

Inside you will find information on lots of summer activities and events planned across the Borough including our popular Summer Sunday Music programme, Party in the Park, Shoreline Festival Sprint Triathlon and a full range of summer schemes.

We also have three pages packed full of arts and culture classes, courses and workshops so you will be guaranteed to find something suitable for all ages.

For the green fingered amongst us, you will find details on this year’s Best Kept Garden competition which features a brand new category for Most Environmentally Friendly Gardening.

You will also find contact details for our Councillors that were elected to serve in the Borough for the next four years.

I hope you all have a great summer and don’t forget we have lots of beautiful parks, walks and woodlands right on the doorstep for you to enjoy.

Alderman John Smyth Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey The magazine is available in alternative formats, please contact us for more information.

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BECOMING AGE FRIENDLY

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.

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AUTISM IMPACT AWARD We were recently awarded the Autism Impact Award from Autism NI which further promotes our support for those with additional needs in the Borough.

In order to achieve the award, our frontline staff worked alongside Autism NI to gain knowledge in the fundamentals of Autism. We now have dedicated Autism Champions at each of our venues to help make them more welcoming and accessible. Our Champions have developed a number of pre-visit guides for our facilities, allowing those with additional needs to feel more confident ahead of their visit.

It is important to us that all of our residents and visitors can enjoy our facilities and services and as an Autism friendly council, we strive to ensure that every person with Autism is able to confidently access these.

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

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES DIVERSITY DAY

DEAF AWARENESS TRAINING

We are delighted to be working with the inclusive charity; Mae Murray Foundation and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to deliver an Inclusive Communities Diversity Day on Saturday 22 June at Mossley Mill.

Regardless of age or ability, come along and take part in a variety of inclusive activities such as laughter yoga, petting zoo, hand massage, sign language taster workshop, sensory play and much more!

This event is for both children and adults in an environment that considers the needs of the whole community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other families, many of whom may face barriers to participation or feel isolated and excluded due to their caring role.

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For more information or to register your interest to attend E. info@maemurrayfoundation.org

We are currently rolling out Deaf Awareness Training to provide our staff with increased confidence and skills when communicating with those customers and employees with hearing loss and deafness.

As well as understanding the barriers faced by deaf people, the training allows us to better understand the types of hearing loss and identify good practice when communicating with a deaf person.

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

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THE OFFICE OF MAYOR 2019 - 2020

Mayor

The Mayor is the First Citizen of the Borough and is elected every year by fellow Councillors.

Our Mayors have had the pleasure of receiving many distinguished visitors to the Borough including members of the Royal Family.

At this year’s annual meeting on 13 May, Alderman John Smyth was elected Mayor. By law, the Mayor has precedence in all places in the Borough, except when the Sovereign in present.

They are also responsible for promoting the Borough as an excellent place to live, do business and visit and have hosted a delegation of international trade visits which have created significant opportunities for our local businesses to expand into new markets.

Each year the Mayor hosts a Community and Voluntary Christmas Celebration to acknowledge the work of the superb groups and dedicated volunteers who give of their time to make a difference to the life of those in the Borough.

Alderman John Smyth

The office of Mayor is a very busy one and the last term of Council saw four Mayors carry out a range of duties and responsibilities across the Borough.

The Mayor is supported by the Deputy Mayor and the new Deputy Mayor for this term is Councillor Anne Marie Logue.

Many residents within the Borough who have their 100th birthday or their 60th, 65th or 70th wedding anniversary have enjoyed a special visit by the Mayor.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Anne Marie Logue

The Mayor, along with all the Elected Members, works closely with the Chief Executive and Council staff to deliver the Council’s objectives and goals.

Supporting all aspects of life in Antrim and Newtownabbey is one of their key roles and over the last four years the Mayors have attended more than 3000 engagements. These have included Council events such as our Enchanted Winter Garden, the regional Armed Forces Day event and the Spirit of Volunteering Awards as well as hundreds of community and business events throughout the Borough.

During their time in office, the Mayor nominates a number of charities that they support through various fundraising activities. Since 2015, the Mayors have collectively raised more than £45,000. This year Alderman John Smyth has selected Alzheimer’s Society and Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children as his nominated charities and also hopes to raise funds for other community/voluntary groups across the Borough.

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To issue an invitation to the Mayor T. 028 9034 0002 or E. mayorsoffice@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Mayor, Alderman John Smyth and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Anne Marie Logue with Elected Members and Jacqui Dixon, Chief Executive

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YOUR NEW COUNCILLORS

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UUP Ulster Unionist Party

Macedon Glengormley Urban

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

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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 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 and consists of 6 members.

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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 and consists of 5 members.

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

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

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

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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

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 and consists of 7 members.

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 JULIAN MCGRATH ALLIANCE SDLP T. 07789 208157 T. 07920 029033 E noreen.mcclelland E. julian.mcgrath@ antrimandnewtown @antrimandnew abbey.gov.uk townabbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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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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SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME Good news for small businesses within the Borough.

We recently secured grant assistance from the European Regional Development Fund and Invest Northern Ireland to support the delivery of a FREE ‘Small Business Procurement Programme’.

This programme aims to offer support to local businesses to help them tender and procure for new business. It has been designed to equip and enable the participants to apply for public and larger private sector contracts.

Qualified business mentors will deliver the Programme from June 2019 to December 2022, and will offer programme workshops, one-to-one expert mentoring and Meet the Buyer events.

Specifically, the Programme will:

• support micro and small businesses with little experience or unsuccessful experience of securing contracts through public and private sector tenders • focus on e-tendering processes to build capacity using such systems • encourage firms to collaborate with other businesses to create business networks • provide advice and assistance on the potential for participating businesses to develop their supply chains.

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For more information or to register your interest T. 028 9446 3113 ext. 31330 or E. alastair.law@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

JOBS JOBS JOBS Looking for a job? – check out our ANBorough Jobs page on Facebook where there are lots of current vacancies on offer.

JOB HUNTING?

LEAN INTO OUR BUSINESS NETWORK If you are a business within the Borough then make sure you sign up to the LEAN Business Network.

Linking Entrepreneurs in Economic Development Antrim and Newtownabbey is a FREE Business Forum designed to help local business people meet and develop their business contacts and skills.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA Tel: 028 9034 0000 Email: business@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/lean

@ANBoroughjobs Are you a business owner looking for staff?

Then you can advertise your jobs free of charge on this Facebook page.

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As a member of the network, you will be invited to attend a range of FREE workshops and seminars which are designed to help you improve your business.

The next event will take place on Thursday 27 June, 9.30am-12.30pm at Mossley Mill and will focus on utilising LinkedIn – the number one social media channel for business-to-business.

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For more information on future events or to join the Forum, visit antrimandnewtownbabbey.gov.uk/lean

EXTENSION OF PARKING AT MOSSLEY RAILWAY HALT We have been working with various stakeholders including Translink NI and Invest NI, to deliver better services and outcomes for local people, by exploring the possibility of extra car parking spaces at Mossley Railway Halt.

The current car parking provision is operating at capacity by train users and the station has seen significant growth over the last 10 years. In line with our Community Plan, we want to find ways to overcome the barriers of travelling around our Borough by improving public transport networks.

The Mossley Railway Halt extension project will add 235 car parking spaces to the area, bringing the total to 294, including 12 disabled spaces. As this area is part of the Newtownabbey Way, footpaths and improved cycling provisions will be included in the project. The project is due to be completed in April 2020.

SUPPORTING OUR RESIDENTS INTO EMPLOYMENT We currently support the work of NOW Group – an award-winning social enterprise that focuses on supporting people into employment, training and volunteering. One of the many services they provide is to support people with learning difficulties and autism to find jobs with a future.

Thanks to this support, local resident Andrew Howell has now been able to find a job he loves.

“When I left school I knew no-one would give me a job” were the words of Andrew before he was introduced to NOW Group.

He attended weekly training courses and developed a range of accredited skills in areas such as customer service, team building, effective communication and health and safety in the workplace.

Following his training, he then began a work placement with B&M Bargains in Newtownabbey, which gave him real life practical skills and allowed him to put his training into practice.

When his placement came to an end, Andrew was motivated to find paid employment and continued to meet with his Employment Officer who supported him through application forms, CV building and job search techniques. He also attended the NOW Group Job Club in Glengormley Library, which kept him motivated to achieve his goal.

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Through persistence and determination, Andrew secured a paid work trial with the local EUROSPAR (Henderson Group). NOW Group supported him to settle into work as well as providing advice to store colleagues on reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Andrew’s confidence, team working skills and growing self-esteem led to him completing the work trial successfully and he was offered a permanent position within the store.

The Council supports a range of programmes to help our residents get into work.

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For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/jobs

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VILLAGE RENEWAL

GATEWAY CENTRE

In partnership with the Council, GROW South Antrim has invested over £165,000 in rural villages across the Borough. Here is an update on some of the exciting projects that were identified by local people in the villages:

The Gateway is the next stage of exciting plans to enhance the Council’s leisure and tourism offer at Antrim Loughshore Park, complementing the new nautical themed playpark which opened last year. This new facility, opening in September, will include a first floor restaurant with unparalleled views over Lough Neagh, an activity space, public conveniences, showering facilities and new accommodation for Lough Neagh Rescue. Chris Percival,Chairman of Lough Neagh Rescue said ‘We are delighted to be part of The Gateway as this will enhance water safety and provide an opportunity to promote water safety awareness’.

Ballynure – outdoor fitness equipment has been installed at the War Memorial Park Ballyeaston – restoration works were carried out at St. Augustine’s Church Ruin site and a survey of the graveyard was undertaken to provide grave locations and to map any archaeological features of historical or community interest Templepatrick – new toilet facilities have recently been installed at Wallace Park to improve the visitor experience Parkgate – a project was completed on Main Street with the support of all local businesses, to improve existing parking and create new parking provision which enables safe access to local businesses and services Straid – an environmental improvement scheme at the Calhame Road has improved the entrance to the village Rural Speed Project – working in partnership with the Department of Infrastructure, PCSP, PSNI and local village committees, funding has recently been approved to install speed indicator devices in rural villages and hamlets to improve road safety. You’ll soon have your speed flashing up on screen if you are driving too fast in our rural villages!

GROW South Antrim’s funding comes through the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014 – 2020, which is part financed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union.

The Ballynure and Ballyeaston projects were part-financed by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

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To find out more about the GROW programme, visit www.growsouthantrim.com

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

View from water Loughshore Gateway Project funding The project has received £500,000 from DAERA, through the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, with a further £50,000 provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund, through the Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership Scheme. Council hopes to confirm the catering and activity provider in due course. In 2020, an interactive interpretation area about Lough Neagh will also open at The Gateway to enhance the visitor experience. Visitors will be able to discover the unique characteristics of Lough Neagh including the myths and legends and be directed to related attractions around the Lough. This exciting new family venue, located in the unique location on the shores of Lough Neagh, will provide first class facilities to both locals and visitors.

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BLOOMING BRILLIANT! Towns and villages across the Borough are gearing up for the summer sunshine; making plans and preparing planters to ensure their community is in pristine condition for local people and visitors throughout the summer.

Recent years have demonstrated what partnership working can achieve with awards being presented to towns, villages, local businesses and housing areas for their efforts to make where people work and live a better place.

So what makes an award winning area? The key is community involvement. Many groups throughout the area work in partnership with the Council to encourage a beautiful Borough. Volunteers from local areas take part in clean-ups, plant and maintain summer bedding, paint railings, engaging local schools, youth groups or businesses – the list is endless.

While the presentation of an award may be a welcome celebration – the benefits for the local area go way beyond this. With the local community engaged, more people become interested and opportunities and ideas develop.

Friendships are created and a strong essence of pride and ownership ensure continued support and sustainability in the area.

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

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To find out more T. 028 9034 0223 or E. mark.wilson@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

BEST KEPT GARDEN COMPETITION Calling all green fingered residents across the Borough!

Is your garden your pride and joy? Or perhaps you know someone who works around the clock to keep their garden in tip top shape? If so, why not enter our Best Kept Garden competition?

Big or small, exotic or traditional, the competition is open to all residents across the Borough and features a number of categories including Best Kept Garden, Best Kept School Grounds and Best Kept Community Planting.

From window boxes and plant pots to flower beds and displays, we want to see as many people as possible get involved.

This year the competition features a brand new category – Most Environmentally Friendly Gardening, which encourages participants to consider the positive impact their activities, such as conserving water and using less plastic, can have in their gardens.

The closing date for entries is 31 July 2019 and winners will be announced in September.

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A SAFE BOUNCE

SUMMER SUN ISN’T ALWAYS FUN

Trampolines are a popular piece of garden play equipment but if they are not used correctly they can cause a serious injury.

We all love to be outdoors when the sun is shining but it’s important to take care in the sun, particularly between 11am–3pm when the sun is at its strongest. If your job keeps you outdoors for a long period of time, your skin could be more at risk of damage from the sun.

Here are some useful points to help keep your children safe on a trampoline: • Children under 6 are not physically developed enough to control their bouncing safely so should not use trampolines

Sun exposure can cause sunburn, premature skin aging, skin damage and even skin cancer. Applying sunscreen is one way we can protect our bodies from the harmful effects of long wave ultraviolet A (UVA) and short wave ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun. When buying your sunscreen always check the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and UVA on the bottle. The higher the SPF the better the sunscreen’s ability to factor out UVB radiation. The UVA in sunscreen protects against ageing skin by filtering out UVA radiation and is measured on the star scale 0-5.

• Don’t attempt somersaults on garden trampolines – they aren’t designed for them • Keep the area around the trampoline clear so there is nothing to collide with if someone does fall off • When buying a new trampoline make sure they conform to EN71-14:2014 ‘Safety of toys – Trampolines for domestic use’

When buying sunscreen, consider an SPF of at least 15 and a UVA star rating of 4 or more.

• Check trampolines regularly to make sure all padding and safety nets are in place and that it is in good condition

REMEMBER - even in Northern Ireland on overcast days we are exposed to significant levels of UV radiation. When the UV index reads 3 or more, sun protection measures should be considered.

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DON’T BE BLIND TO THE DANGERS! For those with young children, there are many things to consider when making the home as safe as possible.

Unfortunately, window blinds with unsecured hanging cords can sometimes be far down the list and the consequences can often be heart breaking.

Sadly, more than 30 babies and toddlers in the UK have died due to injuries caused by blind cords in the last 15 years.

Simple steps such as securing cords and chains with safety devices and keeping furniture away from windows so that children cannot climb can help prevent accidents and deaths.

Be aware when visiting other homes or places to check if there are blind cords within reach.

To remove the risk of strangulation, it is important that professional fitters install the necessary safety devices when new blinds are installed. If you live in rented accommodation you should come to an agreement with your landlord to allow this to happen.

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BE ALLERGEN AWARE Warm summer evenings can be the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family for a BBQ, but if you have a food allergy then extra care must be taken. Always check with the host about what is in the food they are serving. Sauces, marinades and spices are likely to contain allergens such as milk, eggs, soya, sesame, fish etc. If you are taking any of these from a pre-purchased container then be sure to check the ingredients label.

Dips and salsa can easily become ‘contaminated’ by other food items being dipped in them by someone else. Be sure to take your portion of a safe dip first before anyone else has used it or even bring your own with you. Likewise, serving utensils can easily come into contact with other foods that may not be safe. Always ensure that you are using clean serving utensils.

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YOUR DOG, YOUR MESS!

NEW LAWS FOR LANDLORDS

We all want our Borough to be a clean, vibrant and welcoming place for both residents and visitors and there is no doubt that dog fouling can spoil this.

Do you rent a property to three or more people from different families? If so then you must have a licence for it.

The Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) came into effect on 1 April 2019 and gives Council enhanced powers to regulate these shared properties to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of tenants.

While we appreciate that the vast majority of dog owners are responsible, we recognise that some owners act carelessly and do not clean up after their pets. Council’s Enforcement Officers have increased their presence to try and identify ‘hot spots’ and carry out patrols.

However with a Borough spanning over 250sq miles, there is a lot of area to cover. Can you help us to clamp down on dog fouling in your area? You can confidentially report repeat offenders to us by simply 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.

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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.

Under this new legislation, Council can put specific conditions on a licence and landlords must have a range of policies in place such as an antisocial behaviour plan, to help deal with any issues which arise from the property.

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For more information visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/nihmo or E. nihmo@belfastcity.gov.uk

KENNELLING ARRANGEMENTS FOR STRAY DOGS All stray dogs picked up within the Borough are taken to our Service Provider, Animal Ark Boarding Kennels in Carrickfergus.

If your dog has escaped or gone missing, contact our Enforcement Officers on T. 028 9034 0160 or call Animal Ark directly on T. 028 9335 1004 who will advise if it has been picked up.

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THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY Every year in Northern Ireland, more than 1400 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and less than 10% of them survive.

We are currently working with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and a range of other organisations to deliver a Community Resuscitation Strategy, which aims to have more people in the community trained to perform CPR and use a defibrillator.

This Chain of Survival illustrates a series of necessary actions to save the life of someone having a cardiac arrest. The first three stages can be performed by any member of the public:

1. Early Access

• Call 999 for assistance

• Recognise that the person is having a cardiac arrest – they won’t be conscious, they won’t be responsive and they won’t be breathing or breathing normally

2. Early CPR

• This involves chest compressions and mouth to mouth • CPR keeps the blood flowing to vital organs and increases the chance of the heart going into a shockable rhythm

3. Early Defibrillation

• A defibrillator analyses the rhythm of the heart and can administer a shock to restore a normal rhythm if necessary • The 999 operator can tell you if a defibrillator is nearby for public access

4. Early Advanced Care

• A speedy response from the paramedics • Post resuscitation care from hospital

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MRS JOAN CHRISTIE CVO, OBE LEGACY BURSARY SCHEME Following the launch of this exciting new project earlier this year, applications will open on Monday 1 July 2019.

There are a total of eight bursaries of £1,000 each available which reflect the commitment Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mrs Joan Christie CVO, OBE has for young people as well as her passion for music, volunteers, special education and gardening.

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COMMUNITY

MAKING LIFE BETTER IN OUR COMMUNITIES Rathcoole Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership was established in 2006 and is made up of elected representatives, community members and those working or volunteering within Rathcoole. Our Neighbourhood Renewal Co-ordinators work with the group and the local community to make things better for the people who live and work in the area.

The Partnership recently secured funding to further develop a number of projects including the THRiVE Project which is based in Rathcoole and Monkstown. THRiVE is a network of parents, schools, voluntary and community organisations who work together to enable local children and young people to do well at home and at school. This funding has helped to promote their #wecan campaign across every school, group, organisation and local service in the area so that every child can realise their dreams.

Thanks to the funding, a short film was produced along with a book of songs and rhymes to help promote early speech, memory, pre-reading skills and interactions between parents and children.

The Barnardo’s Boosting Brains Parenting Programme also received financial support and has enabled local parents to attend training sessions on the importance of early interaction with their children and how this has a lasting impact on the health of a child. Parents who attended the programme reported back on how their parenting at home had changed thanks to the training.

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For more information on our Neighbourhood Renewal Programmes T. 028 9034 0196 or E. karin.mckinty@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS RECEIVE FUNDING FROM COUNCIL We’re delighted to have been able to award over sixty local community and voluntary groups more than £250,000 in funding through our Community Development and Festivals Grant Aid Programmes for 2019/20.

The grant aid, administered by our Community Services Team, ranges from £500 to £5,000 and assists local groups to provide a wide range of programmes and events.

These include outreach programmes for young and older people, seasonal festivals and events for local communities and funds to continue to support local groups to provide community premises. This Community Development Funding Programme opens for applications in October each year and closes in December.

If you are a local community or voluntary group who hasn’t applied to this programme but would still like to apply for up to £500 for community development related activities, there is a Small Grants Programme that is open all year round and can be accessed online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/grants

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SUMMER SCHEMES Our Summer Schemes provide an all-inclusive mix of sport and play, arts, crafts, drama and much more.

All bookings can be made online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/summerschemes V36 AT THE VALLEY (outdoor sport & physical activity) £20 per 3 days Age 5-14, 10am-3pm Week 1: 2 – 4 July Week 2: 9 – 11 July Supported by the EU’s Peace IV Programme, managed by the SEUPB. ANTRIM FORUM £20 per 3 days Age 5-14, 10am-3pm 30 July – 1 August BALLYEARL £31.50 per week Age 6-12, 10am-3pm Week 1: 22 – 26 July Week 2: 29 July – 2 August Week 3: 5 – 9 August Week 4: 12 – 16 August Week 5: 19 – 23 August BALLYCLARE £31.50 per week Age 6-12, 10am-3pm Week 1: 22 – 26 July Week 2: 29 July – 2 August Week 3: 5 – 9 August Week 4: 12 – 16 August Week 5: 19 – 23 August

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BALLYNURE METHODIST CHURCH £24 per week Age 6-12, 10am-3pm Week 1: 5 – 9 August Week 2: 12 – 16 August HYDEPARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MALLUSK £24 per week Age 6-12, 10am-3pm 19 – 23 August ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS (outdoor sport & physical activity) £20 per 3 days Age 5-14, 10am-3pm Week 1: 6 – 8 August Week 2: 13 – 15 August TENNIS CAMP, MOSSLEY PAVILLION £20 per week Age 8-14, 10am-12pm 29 July – 2 August DANCE CAMPS £12.50 per 3 days Age 4-6, 9.30-11.30am Age 7+, 12.30-2.30pm Week 1: 5 – 7 August (Crumlin) Week 2: 12 – 14 August (Neillsbrook)

THEATRE SUMMER WORKSHOPS PETER PAN MON 15 – 19 JULY // 10AM – 5PM – PERFORMANCE: FRI 19 JULY AT 7PM // £120 (INCLUDES 7 TICKETS FOR THE PERFORMANCE) // AGE 7-18 YEARS If your kids have a passion for dance, drama and singing and would like to learn from some of the best in the business in a professional theatre with a celebrated creative team which includes lecturers from GSA, then this could well be the course for them!

The week provides students with the opportunity to learn from the best in the business, mastering the dance routines, perfecting lines, and putting on a show for family and friends in just one week.

Join Peter, Tinker Bell and the rest of the Lost Boys and experience their adventures with that infamous pirate Captain Hook and all their adventures in Neverland.

LA BAYADERE AND THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP MON 5 – FRI 9 AUG // 10AM – 4.30PM – PERFORMANCE: FRI 9 AUG AT 7PM // £125 (INCLUDES 7 TICKETS TO THE PERFORMANCE) // AGE 7 YEARS+ Dance to excerpts from an iconic Russian ballet about a temple dancer, Nikiya who is in love with a warrior while the High Brahmin also desires Nikiya and when she rejects him, he plans to take his revenge on the warrior.

Experience the dances of the decades greatest hit in the form of the Greatest Showman.

A workshop packed with creativity under the direction of tutors, Laura Walker and Jennifer Milligan using jazz dance and ballet as the foundation for the week’s classes and developing creative dance skills in preparation for the final performance on the Friday evening.

OVER THE RAINBOW MON 12 – SAT 17 AUG // 10AM – 4.30PM – PERFORMANCE: SAT 17 AUG AT 2.30PM // £125 (INCLUDES 7 TICKETS TO THE PERFORMANCE) // AGE 5-10 YEARS Follow the Yellow Brick Road and travel Over the Rainbow this summer with Mr Hullabaloo to a magical place where you can sing, dance and perform in your very own show!

Children will be treated to classes in acting, singing and dancing before performing live on stage for their family and friends at the end of the week. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a magical tale full of fun for the young and young at heart!

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31 AUGUST & 1 SEPTEMBER 2019

A Festival of Colour Creativity and Craft

Set in the stunning Antrim Castle Gardens, Spinning Yarns is returning for a second year. This is a ‘must do' event for those

passionate about yarn or simply seeking a great day out. Come along to be entertained and inspired!

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ARTS & CULTURE WORKSHOPS JUNE - AUGUST 2019 applaud // engage // create // discover bring your pencils, pens and paints, a sketchbook, a stool or folding chair and enjoy a day drawing and/or painting in these wonderful gardens.

Identification. The day will comprise of a theoretical presentation on bird ID and general information, with an emphasis on summertime bird watching. Followed by a guided walk around the grounds.

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Tutor: Vanessa Drew Date: Sat 15 June Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Do you have an area of garden that looks a bit neglected or is your garden a blank canvas? If you don’t know where to start, Vanessa, who has been designing gardens for almost 20 years, will give you ideas on choosing a layout and style to suit the site and look at getting the balance between hard landscaping products, grass and planting in order to achieve colour and harmony and reduce maintenance. Please bring along photos and measurements of your garden and we will look at possible solutions to transform it.

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Tutor: Park Rangers Date: Sat 10 August Time: 10.30am–1pm Cost: Free Age: 6-12 years

Tutor: Park Rangers Date: Sat 20 July Time: 10.30am–1pm Cost: Free Age: 16 years+

Join our Park Rangers on this half-day workshop focussing on the amazing world of moths and butterflies. The morning will start with an interactive session on identifying the moths captured in the Robinsons trap the previous night, followed by submitting the findings and records. The rest of the day will focus on the ‘diurnal lepidopterans’ – butterflies. This will involve a brief indoor presentation followed by a guided excursion around the grounds identifying some of our beautiful butterflies.

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to join our Rangers on an activity packed and fun-filled half-day workshop focussing on the amazing world of insects.

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Tutor: Vanessa Drew Date: Sat 17 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Everyone wants a neat and tidy garden.

Hedges are trimmed or removed and weeds don’t get a look in. However, weeds, ivy and wild flowers support a lot of wildlife, so how can we strike a balance to keep everybody happy?

If everyone allowed a small area to go wild, it would make all the difference, so if you would like to know how to do your bit for local wildlife, this is the workshop for you!

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Tutor: Diane Lyness Date: Sat 17 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £45 & £40.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ 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 and all materials are provided. Just bring an apron!

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Tutor: Madeline McGreevy Date: Sat 22 June Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Time: 10am–3pm Age: 16 years+ Participants will paint a 24cm wooden tree with hearts to represent up to five family members. As this dries, a background will be created on which the tree will be attached. Embellishments will be added as a finishing touch before your family tree is placed within a box frame.

Tutor: Ruth Osbourne Date: Sat 3 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+

Drawing inspiration from the natural world, participants will experiment with hand painting and printing techniques using natural plant materials, collage and colour to create their own artwork on Irish linen.

The significance of linen and the folklore surrounding the plant materials used in the workshop will be discussed as part of the process.

All materials will be provided including a frame to mount and display the artwork.

BOTANICAL PAINTING IN THE GARDENS

Tutor: Sorrel Wills Date: Sat 24 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Join Sorrel to observe the shapes, vibrant colours, foliage and shadows of the flowers around Antrim Castle Gardens.

The workshop will start with a talk on the tradition of botanical art and of flowers and gardens in general.

Then the group will spread out to choose their favourite plants and flowers within the formal garden, and receive help and advice along the way.

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Ever noticed all the weird and wonderful stuff that is washed up on the beach?

Well, in this workshop Sian will show you how to make some beautiful craft pieces using simple items from pieces of coloured glass to weathered wood regularly found on our coastlines.

DROP IN MIXED CRAFT & STORYTELLING DAY AT POGUES

Tutors: Bill McBride & Mabel Jenkins Date: Sat 10 August Cost: Free Time: 11am–4pm Age: Adult & Parent/Child pairings Drop into Pogues Entry and listen to stories told around the cottage fire before popping into the craft workshop to have a go at some traditional crafts and create something very special to take away.

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Tutor: Diane Lyness Date: Sat 3 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £40 & £36 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Design and make a unique Silver necklace or earrings.

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

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Tutor: Lynne Dyson Date: Sat 17 August Time: 10am–4pm Cost: £25 & £22.50 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ Spend a day creating rustic style pottery inspired by ‘the hearth of the cottage’.

Hand building techniques and traditional style decoration will be taught/shown to produce some characterful earthenware pottery such as butter dish, vase, bowl, jug and plate.

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This fun and dynamic class is designed for those who are considering A-Level Art or entering 3rd level Art & Design Institutions.

The course is also suitable for teenagers interested in discovering their artistic potential and developing their artistic skills. The class will provide a relaxing and structured environment learning to draw and paint with various mediums such as watercolour, oil and acrylic.

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Tutor: Rosemary McCartney Date: Sat 24 August Time: 10am–1pm Cost: £20 & £18 (Concession) Age: 16 years+ An introduction to the wool process from fibre to finished cloth. Learn the process of carding, drafting and spinning using a drop spindle to create your own yarn.

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SUMMER EVENTS ACROSS THE B SUMMER SUNDAY MUSIC Every Sunday until 25 Aug // 3-4pm // Antrim Castle Gardens & Jordanstown Loughshore Park FREE Admission While relaxing in one of our parks you can enjoy an array of local talent from accordion, jazz, pipe, flute, brass and silver bands. For full listings see page 21 or visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ summersundaymusic ARTISAN MARKET & FAMILY FUN DAYS Sat 15 Jun & Sat 17 August // 11am-4pm // Civic Square at Mossley Mill £2 Admission, Under 16’s Free Browse the market stalls, sample some of the fine foods and enjoy live entertainment. There are plenty of fun activities to keep the children entertained with our fairground rides, inflatables, superhero workshops and our very own pop up cinema.

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH CHAMPIONSHIPS Sat 22 Jun // 11am-6pm // Antrim Castle Gardens Come along and hear the best of pipe bands from across the country compete for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Championship.

For more information please visit www.rspbani.org

IRISH GAME FAIR AND FINE FOOD FESTIVAL Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jun // 10am-5.30pm // Shane’s Castle, Antrim The Irish Game Fair returns with the Fine Food and Living History Festivals; International country sports competitions and great family attractions. For full details visit www.irishgamefair.com

BRIGHTER NIGHTS Fri 5 Jul – Fri 30 Aug // 6.30-8.30pm // Lilian Bland Community Park, Glengormley Join us for FREE family fun every Friday evening throughout the summer, with different themes and activities each week. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ brighternights

CRANFORD - OUTDOOR THEATRE Thur 18 Jul // 7.45pm-doors open 6.30pm // Civic Square at Mossley Mill Bring a picnic, low back seating or a rug and join us for an evening of theatre under the stars. Step back in time and find yourself whisked into the world of small town life in Victorian England as Chapterhouse Theatre Presents Cranford. To book T. 028 9034 0202 or visit theatreatthemill.com

BELFAST HILLS SUMMER WALK Sat 20 Jul // 9.45am-2pm // £4 (£3 concession) Enjoy a 5 mile guided walk along the recently constructed Ridge Trail with the National Trust Warden for Divis Mountain. Remember to bring along a packed lunch as well as water and suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. (Sorry – NO DOGS allowed). Meeting point – Central Car Park, Antrim.

Booking is essential. To book visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/belfasthills

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BOROUGH // JUNE - AUGUST 2019 FAMILY NATURE ADVENTURE Mon 22 – Fri 26 Jul // 10am-12.30pm // Antrim Castle Gardens £2 per child per day, Adults FREE Join the RSPB for a week of family activities where you can learn all about our local biodiversity from those who fly to those hiding under the logs! Come along every day or drop in on the days that suit.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/familynature PARTY IN THE PARK Sat 3 Aug // 1-5pm // Antrim Castle Gardens Now in its eighth year, the fabulous Party in the Park is back offering a great day out for the whole family. This annual event attracts thousands of visitors to the beautiful setting of Antrim Castle Gardens.

This year’s line-up includes live music, crazy golf, face painting, food fayre and much more.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/partyinthepark NI OPEN Mon 12 – Sun 18 Aug // Galgorm Castle, Ballymena & Massereene Golf Club, Antrim NI’s annual professional golf tournament will now take place across the two courses due to the introduction of the ladies tournament. This prestigious event also provides playing opportunities for young Irish golfers to compete in a European Tour Group event – a vital component in developing our next Major Champions. For more information visit www.niopen.golf STRIDE OUT TO SHANE’S WALK Sat 17 Aug // 9.45am-2pm // £4 (£3 concession) Join us for a 6-7 mile walk through the attractive surroundings of Shane’s Castle Estate. A bus will take you to Randalstown Forest to begin your walk back. Remember to bring a packed lunch, water and suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. (Sorry – NO DOGS allowed). Meeting point – Antrim Loughshore Park. Booking is essential. To book visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/shaneswalk BEACH INVESTIGATIONS Mon 19 – Wed 21 Aug // 10am-12.30pm // Jordanstown Loughshore Park £2 per child per day, Adults FREE Come along and get up close to the creatures which rely on our seashores. Come along every day or drop in on the days that suit. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/beach

SHORELINE FESTIVAL Sat 24 & Sun 25 Aug // Jordanstown Loughshore Park Enjoy a bank holiday weekend of FREE family fun and music, including amusements, street theatre shows, live music and arts and crafts activities. For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/shoreline

SHORELINE FESTIVAL SPRINT TRIATHLON Sun 25 Aug // 9.30am // Jordanstown Loughshore Park and Hazelbank // €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.

Entries close on Monday 19 August. For more information or to register visit www.triathlonireland.com

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SPORTS AWARDS RETURN The flagship event of our Sporting Calendar, the Sport Awards, returns to Theatre at The Mill on 14 November. This prestigious ceremony will celebrate the remarkable achievements and dedication of sports people, teams and volunteers from right across the Borough.

This year’s categories are: • Service to Sport • Club of the Year • Coach of the Year • Adult Sportsperson of the Year • Jonathan Rea Award for Junior Sportsperson of the Year • Junior Team of the Year • Senior Team of the Year (New) • Sportsperson of the Year with a disability • Janet Parkinson Award

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Nominations will be opening soon. To keep up to date visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/sportsawards or check our social media pages @ANBorough

POOLPODS Thanks to a £30,000 investment from Disability Sport NI, which was match funded by Council, our swimming pools at Antrim Forum and Valley Leisure Centre are now even more accessible with the addition of new poolpods.

These multi-award winning pool lifts, which were originally developed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, enable those with restricted mobility to safely access the pool in a dignified manner.

The Poolpod is a submersible platform which allows quick and easy access to the pool, allowing us to provide inclusive swimming for people of all abilities.

If you find using a pool ladder or steps difficult then make sure you speak to a lifeguard on your next visit and they will be happy to show you how the pod works.

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For more information contact Antrim Forum on T. 028 9446 4131 or Valley Leisure Centre on T. 028 9086 1211

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Have you ever wanted to take part in a triathlon but don’t know where to start with training? Then the new try-a-tri programme could be just for you.

This 10 week programme will €50 take you through the various stages of training for a triathlon and includes:

DISTANCES & AGE CATEGORIES: ■ 750m Open Water Swim ■ Junior 16-19 ■ 20km Bike ■ Senior 20-39 ■ 5km Run ■ Vets 40+

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 19 August 2019 at 4pm No applications will be accepted after this date

Entry Fee:

(Race licence is obtained from www.triathlonireland.com and is an essential purchase before race day)

• Specialised triathlon coaching

For more information or to register visit www.triathlonireland.com

• Access to the swimming pool during coaching sessions • Let’s go hydro training session The programme begins on Monday 17 June and coaching sessions will take place every Monday 7.30-8.30pm and Saturday 9.30-10.30am at V36 and the Valley Leisure Centre.

Cost: £75 and includes entry into the Shoreline Festival Sprint Triathlon on 25 August (see page 23 for more details).

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For more information or to book visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/try-a-tri

If you like to start your weekend off on the right foot then you’ll be pleased to hear that a new parkrun will be starting in Ballyclare this summer. Kicking off at Sixmilewater Park (near the bridge) at 9.30am every Saturday, the route will start at the main street side of the Park with runners completing one big loop followed by three small loops of the Park.

Parkrun is a free, timed, 5k walk or run, organised exclusively by volunteers that takes place in local parks across the world every Saturday morning. We currently support two other parkruns within the Borough; one at Antrim Loughshore Park and the other at V36 at the Valley Leisure Centre.

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To register and download your barcode visit www.parkrun.org.uk and keep an eye on our social media channels for the Ballyclare parkrun start date!

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BECOMING AGE FRIENDLY As part of our Community Plan, we are working towards becoming an accredited Age Friendly Community by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

To achieve this we must make a written commitment to actively work towards becoming a great place to grow old in, for all of our residents.

As a Council we want to foster healthy and active ageing, making it possible for people to continue to live where they want to, be able to participate in the activities that they value and contribute to their communities, for as long as possible.

To achieve this we will continue to engage with our residents and partner organisations, focusing on the eight areas set out by WHO: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community support and health services. Being an age-friendly community is not about achieving a standard…it’s about taking the decision to make improvements across our services and Borough.

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For more information, contact our Age Friendly Co-ordinator on T. 028 9034 0160 or E. claudine.kelly@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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PLANNING Since the transfer of planning powers to Local Government four years ago, Council has been responsible for determining the vast majority of planning decisions across the Borough.

These decisions include Major applications which have a vital contribution to make to the social, economic and environmental fabric of our Borough, providing homes, factories, schools, energy projects and tourism facilities to name but a few.

Since 2015 there have been more than 70 Major planning applications submitted to Council. Our team of staff have successfully processed these through the application system, exceeding the targets set by the Department for Infrastructure.

Each application is subject to community consultation before being considered and determined by Council’s Planning Committee.

The benefits generated by approvals to date include: • Over 1,400 new homes

• Promotion of tourism with permission granted for a new 81-bed hotel beside the International Airport and a new Caravan Park in Antrim with provision for 110 static caravans, 52 touring caravans and 10 glamping pods • Investment in retail with the approval of a £23m redevelopment masterplan at The Junction including the all new, £5.9m Lidl store • Reduction in the reliance on fossil fuels with the development of a number of solar farms • Approval for a major storage and distribution facility on the Doagh Road, which will attract £15 million investment and 50/60 jobs post construction.

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For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/planning or T. 0300 123 6677

• State-of-the-art education facilities for 735 pupils at the new Parkhall College building in Antrim • The creation of 120 new jobs and a £20m capital investment at a new storage and distribution warehouse in Mallusk • £5.7m being invested at the Doagh Road, Newtownabbey with the creation of 60 accompanying jobs

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council is publishing the next stage of its Local Development Plan; the draft Plan Strategy.

This document will set out the planning vision for the Borough up to the year 2030 and will set out the high level approach to the delivery of housing and employment within the Borough. The draft Plan Strategy will be subject to public consultation and will be subject to an Independent Examination.

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To find out more about the Local Development Plan visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/planning or T. 0300 123 677

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SINGLE USE PLASTICS The term ‘Single-Use Plastic’ is a regular theme in our daily news.

PROUD TO BE A FAIRTRADE BOROUGH

Single-use plastics, or disposable plastics are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled and include items such as plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, water bottles and most food packaging.

Only 30% of singleuse plastics in Europe are recycled – the other 70% often ends up in landfill where it is buried or gets into the water and finds its way into the ocean. Although plastic will not decompose into a natural substance like soil, it will break down into tiny particles after many years, releasing toxic chemicals which make their way into our food and water supply.

During recent community litter picks across the Borough, a significant amount of single-use plastics were collected in the litter including polystyrene cups, water bottles, straws and sweet wrappers.

Here are 5 easy steps you can take to reduce the amount of single-use plastics generated: 1. Refuse any unnecessary plastic items e.g plastic straws, cutlery 2. Reduce your overall consumption. Opt for products with no or minimal packaging 3. Reuse – ditch the disposable items for reusable ones e.g. coffee cups and water bottles 4. Repurpose – take something you no longer use and alter it for a more practical or creative use 5. Recycle – make sure your recyclable plastics are put in your blue bin or triplestack so they can be recycled and converted into products such as drainage pipes.

Soft plastics such as plastic bags, packaging and film cannot be recycled and should be placed in your black bin.

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WASTE

We are delighted to have renewed our status as a Fairtrade Borough. To achieve this we have shown commitment from across the Borough to promote and use fairly traded products.

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 recently welcomed banana producer Blas Guzman, all the way from Dominican Republic to our Fairtrade Celebration event, where schools, retailers and community groups heard first-hand the impact that Fairtrade has on the lives of producers.

Like many of our residents, groups and businesses within the Borough we are proud to support Fairtrade – are you?

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To find out how you can get involved in promoting Fairtrade T. 028 9034 0254 or E. fairtrade@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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GARDEN WASTE Now that summer is in full bloom, many of us will be taking to the garden in a bid to tidy up and enjoy many hours in the outdoors.

If you are out gardening, then don’t forget your garden waste should be put in the brown bin for recycling! As well as grass cuttings, you can also put your hedge trimmings, twigs, leaves and plant cuttings in too. Don’t forget your food waste goes in here too!

This garden waste along with your food waste is recycled into a nutritious soil conditioner called compost which is used to help your plants grow.

If your brown bin is full you can also take your garden waste to any of our five Household Recycling Centres. Or why not consider having your own home composter in your garden? You can purchase these from Council for just £9.99.

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Using your Household Recycling Centre

We have five fantastic Household Recycling Centres across the Borough where you can recycle a range of items including old kitchen appliances, clothing and textiles, wood and carpets.

To make your trip to the Recycling Centre as quick and easy as possible, make sure you SORT your waste: • Sort recyclable and non-recyclable waste materials at home – disposal of recyclable items in waste skips is not acceptable • Organise your recyclables and waste in your vehicle so that when you arrive at the centre you can place items in the correct containers

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• Re-use – if you have bulky items such as furniture, electricals and bicycles, make sure you put them in the re-use containers • Talk to our staff – if you are unsure about what can and cannot be recycled, please ask our staff who will provide advice.

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

TOP TIP Please do not use bin liners to line your wheelie bins or they may not be emptied.

These can get caught in the mechanics of the bin lorry and can prevent your bin from being emptied properly. They are also a source of contamination in your recycling bin.

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WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK As a Council, we have a statutory duty to continuously improve our services and the way we provide them.

Thank you for your comments and feedback on our recent draft Corporate Improvement Plan 2019-20 and Corporate Plan 2019-2030.

Corporate Improvement Plan Draft for Consultation

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Both documents will be published on 30 June 2019 and available to view online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov. uk/performance

GET FIT GET ACTIVE We are proud to support the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists ‘Love Activity’ campaign.

Being active can have enormous benefits for your overall health and doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive. However physiotherapists understand that it’s easier for some more than others.

Most people have injuries or conditions that stop them from doing as much as they would like.

Others simply struggle to find the time, energy or motivation. For more information on how to get started and improve your health that’s right for you visit www.csp.org.uk/activity

For more information T. 028 9034 0088 or E. james.porter@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

DO BUSINESS WITH US!

The Council procures a variety of goods and services and uses the following electronic procurement portals to promote the opportunities:

eTendersNI – etendersni.gov.uk Usually used for goods and services for various Council departments, including but not limited to; Waste, Leisure, Community Planning, Economic Development, Parks etc

eSourcingNI – e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk Used mainly for capital projects and Peace IV projects.

If you own a business make sure you take the time to sign up to these portals to ensure you do not miss any tender opportunities.

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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you would like to promote your products and services then we have a great opportunity for you.

As well as advertising in Borough Life, we have a number of busy roundabouts, car parks and flowerbeds in our Borough that can be sponsored.

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For more information T. 028 9034 0034 or E. media@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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

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COMMUNITY CENTRES 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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