Borough Life - November 2016

ARTS & CULTURE

Festive entertainment across the Borough

ACTIVE LIFE

Sports Awards: nominations now open

RESIDENTS’ MAGAZINE // NOVEMBER 2016

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CONTENTS:

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

BOROUGH LIFE // NOVEMBER 2016

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SWING INTO ACTION ‘MOVE MORE’ PROGRAMME ENCHANTED WINTER GARDEN CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE RECYCLE THIS CHRISTMAS FEED YOUR BROWN BIN RECYCLE YOUR PLASTIC

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TACKLING DOMESTIC ABUSE COMMUNITY PLANNING

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS GUIDE FUNDING PROGRAMME DON'T LET THIEVES STEAL YOUR CHRISTMAS!

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GATEWAY TO THE LOUGH HIGH STREET HUB

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BRICKS & CLICKS WORKS FOR 'LINEN AND LATTE' THINK LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS

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SAFE TYRES SAVE LIVES COMMUNITY GRANT AID PROGRAMME GET FOOD SAFETY WRAPPED UP THIS CHRISTMAS

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CAFÉ CULTURE COMING

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Christmas really is all about bringing people together and I am thrilled by how we are all working together as one Borough from Crumlin to Carnmoney and Rathcoole to Randalstown. I have had the opportunity and honour to meet many of you and see first-hand the great work going on in our community to make our Borough a more vibrant and appealing place to live, work and visit. We have more information about some of the exciting projects that are planned across the Borough in this issue.

This has been an amazing year for sport and I am looking forward to the new Council’s first Sports Awards which will take place in February and will honour those who have excelled and made an invaluable contribution to their sport. Inside you will see how you can nominate your sporting hero.

May I take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Councillor John Scott Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey

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

BLOOMING BRILLIANT!

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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With the festive season just around the corner, we have plenty of events and activities lined up across the Borough to keep the whole family entertained. The four-page pull out inside will give you a flavour of what is planned, including the Christmas tree switch on events in your local area. I hope to see many of you when I am out at these events. Please come by and say hello.

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Welcome to the November issue of Borough Life, our residents’ magazine.

SPORTS AWARDS

© Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

BEST KEPT GARDEN 2016

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SPORTS AWARDS: NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Nominations are now open for the first Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Sports Awards, taking place in February 2017.

Do you know someone in the Borough that has excelled in their sport this year or has been an outstanding role model to their club or team mates? Is there someone in your local club that you simply could not do without? If so, then why not nominate them and honour their achievements at the Sports Awards.

The prestigious awards ceremony will highlight the invaluable work carried out by the many hundreds of volunteers and professionals involved in sport within our Borough.

Organised by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Sports Awards Group, the event will acknowledge and reward sporting achievement in the following seven categories:

Who can you nominate?

You can nominate a sports club, their individual members or any other sports person who lives within the Council area or makes a valuable contribution to sport within the Borough.

Nomination forms are available from any of the Council facilities or alternatively download a form from

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/sportsawards Please return completed nomination forms by Friday 2 December to: Antrim and Newtownabbey Sports Awards Group Antrim Civic Centre 50 Stiles Way Antrim BT41 2UB

• Services to Sport • Club of the Year • Coach of the Year • Adult Sportsperson of the Year • Junior Sportsperson of the Year • Junior Team of the Year • Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability

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ACTIVE LIFE

SWING INTO ACTION AT ALLEN PARK Ever fancied playing golf on some of the world’s most famous golf courses? Well now you can… right on your own doorstep.

Thanks to state-of-the-art technology at the newly refurbished Allen Park, you can perfect your swing no matter what the weather with our new indoor golf simulators. Playing true to life simulations, you can now enjoy a round of golf on world class courses such as Hazeltine in Minnesota or Royal Troon in Scotland.

Featuring the latest in software technology, these simulators include an impressive 4k screen resolution as well as head measurement technology and full analysis of a player’s swing and club head performance. These results are delivered instantaneously and can be saved and emailed directly to your personal mailbox.

Local PGA Golf Professional, Peter McCarroll is already enjoying using the new simulators for his coaching programmes; “The technology with the new

simulators is amazing and incredibly accurate.

Using these to develop and coach, allows a player to view their entire shot, from impact to how the ball bounces visually on screen, giving a detailed analysis of the entire flight of the ball.”

With the long, dark winter nights ahead and the inevitable bad weather that the season brings, there’s no excuse now for not getting in your golfing practice.

Cost: £30 per hour

PLAY INDOORS The new Schierbeek Pavilion at Allen Park, named after former Enkalon Managing Director, Dr Roelof Schierbeek CBE, features a full size indoor sports hall suitable for a range of sports and activities including basketball, netball, 5-a-side football and badminton.

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To book the golf simulator or sports hall contact Allen Park T. 028 9442 9001 or E. allenpark@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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MACMILLAN CANCER ‘MOVE MORE’ PROGRAMME In the last edition of Borough Life we introduced our new Move More Programme, which is being delivered in partnership with Macmillan Cancer and aims to ensure that everyone living with and beyond cancer is aware of the benefits of physical activity.

Alan McCausland, our Move More co-ordinator has been in post for several months and is working across the Borough to assist people with a cancer diagnosis to access physical activities. As well as providing personalised and tailored support, Alan is encouraging and motivating those to get involved and sustain an active lifestyle.

In addition to offering a series of exercise classes across the Borough, the programme provides opportunities for one-to-one fitness as well as other ways of being physically active, such as taking part in gardening classes.

The programme is open to all those with a cancer diagnosis, no matter what stage of your journey you are on and can be done on a self-referral basis or through your consultant or GP.

One of the participants is 71 year old Jim Reid from Templepatrick. Three years ago Jim, who was a keen cyclist, stopped exercising after receiving the devastating news that he had cancer.

Jim received a referral from his doctor two years ago and is still attending the Cancer Rehabilitation class; “The classes have been a lifeline for me and it’s thanks to Alan’s encouragement and motivation that I have continued with the classes. It helped build my fitness again to allow me to get back on my bike.”

Jim adds; “I would encourage anyone in a similar situation to talk to Alan and find out how you can get involved in a level of physical activity that suits you.”

Jim is now going through the Macmillan Programme which offers him ongoing support and further opportunities to get involved in activities to help sustain an active lifestyle.

Research shows that keeping active can prevent cancer coming back after treatment, as well as overcoming many of the debilitating side effects associated with the illness.

MOVE MORE IN ACTION Three years ago, the Council introduced a Cancer Rehabilitation class at Antrim Forum, also taken by Alan.

Originally a pilot programme, these classes were well attended and showed a need for a more permanent cancer related physical activity programme within the Borough.

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If you have received a cancer diagnosis, are currently going through treatment or even recovering from cancer and would like to get involved in the Move More programme, contact Alan McCausland T. 028 9446 3113 E. alan.mccausland@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

CHRISTMAS 2016

Check out our Christmas pull out guide in the centre pages for a full list of activities and events.

It will keep the whole family entertained this festive season!

ENCHANTED WINTER GARDEN Thursday 8 - Sunday 18 December // Antrim Castle Gardens // 4-8pm daily with free admission Come share the magic of Christmas time by taking a stroll through The Enchanted Winter Garden, which returns to Antrim Castle Gardens for an extended period from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 December.

Enjoy the stunning light installations, Forest of Fire, Reindeer Trail, Christmas Train, Festive Fayre and of course our very special Santa’s Grotto (in partnership with Cancer Fund for Children).

For this year’s event, young and old alike will be captivated by the new Wacky Wonderland Woods. A wander through the twinkling trees will reveal sights and delights of Christmas, sure to add an extra touch of sparkle. Be enchanted each weekend with extra special treats when Christmas characters spring into life and fire shows light up the Forest of Fire.

The Enchanted Winter Garden is a seasonal treat not to be missed!

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For more information contact Antrim Castle Gardens T. 028 9448 1338 or visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ christmas

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT Planning a night out over the festive season? We have Christmas wrapped up... from comedy to pantomime, we have something for everyone at one of our three theatres across the Borough.

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For a full line up of all our shows please visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/theatres

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Join Mr Hullabaloo, Snow White and the seven diamond mining dwarfs this Christmas in a fun filled family adventure that will have you and your family singing, dancing and clapping along!

From the creative team that brought you Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Jack and the Beanstalk, this sparkling production features an outstanding cast, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes. All ages can join in the excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds. Special guest, Santa, will be handing out presents at the end of the show.

With just 180 seats, this intimate venue is perfect for children to get up close to the action.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES Saturday 26 November & Saturday 3 December // 1pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE Saturday 3 December // 7pm

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Prepare to soar away on a magical carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular pantomime adventures of all times - Aladdin.

Featuring an outstanding cast of live performers, puppetry, dazzling sets and lavish costumes, children of all ages can join in the excitement and enter a whole new world as our spectacular story unfolds.

Aladdin will be a fun filled adventure that will have the whole family singing, dancing and clapping along. Don’t miss out on the truly magical experience of a Christmas Pantomime.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE Friday 9 December // 7pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Friday 16 December // 7pm

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Tuesday 6 - Saturday 31 December // Theatre at The Mill Following the success of last year’s Christmas smash-hit, My Big Fat Belfast Christmas, award winning team Caroline Curran and Julie Maxwell return with their brand new Christmas Comedy; Last Orders at The Rough Diamond.

Everyone hates the sound of ‘last orders’ but for Diamond sisters Holly and Ivy it also threatens a pending yuletide eviction from their precious home and pub, ‘The Rough Diamond’. Will there be any room at the INN this year? Can they rely on the support of the ‘rubbered’ regulars who prop up this local dive?

Will they place all their Christmas cash and cheer on the local boxer and odds on favourite Short Leg Stewarty? Or will Holly, Ivy and the rubbered regulars all have to find another Christmas grotto to get blott’oed in?

Join Holly and Ivy and a host of regulars to see if they can save the Diamond from having its lights put out forever.

Special show & dinner packages available from £32.95. After show party on New Year’s Eve includes entertainment & DJ.

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For further details or to make a booking contact Box Office T. 028 9034 0202 or visit www.theatreatthemill.com

CHRISTMAS CATERING Pop into Yarns Bistro at Mossley Mill this Christmas for some culinary delights. Join us for a Pre Theatre Christmas Meal with a special show and dinner package available from £32.95.

If you prefer something a little lighter why not avail of our Christmas Lite Bite Menu - served in Theatre at The Mill before each show. Catch up with friends and family and sample some tasty treats at Yarns Coffee Halt - open every Saturday & Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

Take your table at Mann’s Café Bar in the Old Courthouse and enjoy some delicious treats from light lunches and mouth-watering snacks to Fairtrade coffees. A bar service will operate before auditorium events and during intervals, as appropriate. A Pre Theatre Tapas menu is available before this year’s Christmas Pantomime.

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BRICK CITY Runs until 22 November // Clotworthy House, Antrim Brick City is a celebration of some of the world’s favourite buildings and urban icons, recreated solely using LEGO bricks.

While to many, LEGO bricks are ‘just a toy’, to Warren Elsmore they provide a challenging and enjoyable modelling medium.

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For further details or to make a booking contact Clotworthy House: T. 028 9448 1338 or visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events

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LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE: TURKEY Over the Christmas period there is always lots of food that goes to waste, so here’s a few ideas for leftover turkey. Not only will it taste good but it will save you money and help to reduce food waste.

These ideas will get you started but why not tweet us yours? @ANBorough

TURKEY & VEGETABLE SOUP

CREAMY TURKEY & HAM STROGANOFF

• 200g cooked turkey

• 1tbsp oil

• 200g cooked potatoes, roughly chopped

• 300g mushrooms, sliced

• 400g cooked vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, green beans and turnip

• 1 tsp paprika

• Hot water

• 100g leftover cooked gammon, diced

• 2 vegetable stock cubes

• 100g chestnuts, halved (optional)

• Black pepper

• 300ml soured cream

• 300g leftover roast turkey, diced

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Add in the vegetable stock cubes and mix well.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mushrooms and paprika for 2-3 minutes. Add the turkey, gammon and chestnuts and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

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Serve with rice or pasta.

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Don’t forget - your turkey bones can be recycled in your brown bin!

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For more recipes and ideas for reducing food waste, visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

RECYCLE THIS CHRISTMAS Having a Christmas clear-out to make room for the tree or new furniture to ‘spruce’ the place up for the festive season? The Council is urging residents to make use of the reuse containers at any of our five recycling centres.

Christmas is known as the time for giving and that applies to donating items of furniture to good causes, rather than sending them to landfill. Donating them through our reuse containers is a much better option and means both people and the environment can benefit.

BE FANTASTIC, RECYCLE YOUR PLASTIC Recycling one tonne of plastic bottles saves 750kg of carbon. This is the equivalent of travelling nearly 2,500 miles in an average car!

There are many plastic items in your home that can be recycled using your recycling bin or box.

These include; • plastic bottles e.g. shampoo bottles • plastic pots e.g. yoghurt pots • plastic egg cartons • empty plastic roll-on deodorants • plastic tubs e.g. butter tubs

Items including furniture suites, wardrobes, tables and chairs are now collected on a regular basis from the Council reuse containers by a local charity. The charity then repairs and refurbishes items in their workshop before selling them on through the Re:store shops.

Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree once the festive period is over. Your tree can be cut up and put into your brown bin to help reduce waste going to landfill.

FEED YOUR BROWN BIN

Over the last few editions of Borough Life we have been keeping you up to date with everything that can go into your brown bin and how you can reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

In the upcoming months, you will notice a sticker on your black bin to encourage you to use your brown bin for food waste, instead of your black bin.

This will help us work towards meeting our 2020 target of 50% recycling.

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For more information visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ recycling

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TACKLING DOMESTIC ABUSE

COMMUNITY PLANNING: YOUR FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS

Domestic abuse is ongoing control over a person in a relationship which takes many forms; physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual abuse.

It can also involve the threat of violence to control another’s behaviour or actions.

Abuse can occur in all sorts of relationships but is more common between spouses, couples in intimate relationships, family and co-habitants. It can happen regardless of age, gender, social class, ethnicity, disability or lifestyle.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is delivering a new Domestic Abuse Training and Awareness Raising Programme. The programme will raise awareness of the support available for people experiencing abuse and is delivered in schools, businesses and communities.

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To contact Antrim and Newtownabbey PCSP T. 028 9446 3113 / 028 9034 0000 E. pcsp@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

LOCAL SUPPORT Women’s Aid Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey (ABCLN) provides services and support for women and children who are living with the effects of domestic violence and abuse.

For help or advice T. 028 2563 2136 or visit www.womens-aid.org.uk; alternatively T. 0808 802 1414 (24hr Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline - Open to all women and men affected by domestic and sexual violence)

The Men’s Advisory Project (MAP) exists to provide counselling services for men experiencing domestic abuse throughout Northern Ireland.

They can provide support and help you to understand your options to make your own choices and decisions.

For help or advice T. 028 90241 929 (Belfast), T. 028 7116 0001 (Foyle) or E. info@mapni.co.uk

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Community Planning has the wellbeing of residents at its core and our new plan provides a roadmap to 2030 for our Borough. The plan focuses on how we and our partners, who come from public, private and community sectors, can deliver services differently to better meet your needs.

When drafting our new plan, we engaged with people from all walks of life including young people, parents, professionals and volunteers, to find out what they felt were the important issues in their Borough. The outcome was four key areas that everyone will work together to achieve: • Our vulnerable people are supported • Our communities are connected socially and physically and are vibrant places • Our residents have better choice and opportunity of services and facilities • Our society is more equal The key to success is your involvement therefore we would like your comments on the plan which will be ready in December. The early and active involvement of you in the community planning process will help us to set off in the right direction, so make sure you have your say on this exciting opportunity.

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For more information visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ communityplanning

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CHRISTMAS VISIT ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY

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RANDALSTOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 12 November : 2.30-6pm // Lilian Bland Community Park

Saturday 26 November : 10am-5.30pm // Moore's Lane

FREE family entertainment See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required - sessions start at 1.30pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Santa and friends arrive at 5pm.

There's lots of choice with 40 stalls at this year’s market, made up of local traders. There will be entertainment for all ages including amusements, cartoon characters and a great line-up of local artists on stage. Organised by Randalstown Chamber of Trade.

For more information T. 028 9447 9800

For more information T. 028 9034 0079

ANTRIM LIGHTS SWITCH ON Thursday 24 November : 5.30-7.30pm // Market Square FREE family entertainment The action kicks off with musical entertainment hosted by Sonya Mac from Q Radio, a visit from Santa at 7pm, the annual children’s prize draw with some great prizes and family entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display will round off the festive evening for all the family.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31344

BALLYCLARE LADIES & LIFESTYLE DAY Friday 25 November : 10am-Late // Ballyclare A great day of shopping promotions, celebrity style advice and your chance to win a makeover.

For more information visit www.yourballyclare.com

BALLYCLARE CHRISTMAS MARKET Friday 25 November : 11am-8pm // Saturday 26 November : 11am-6pm // The Square Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar makes their Ballyclare debut in the Square, featuring an eclectic mix of artisan food and craft stalls as well as local business stalls and kids’ entertainment.

For more information T. 028 9034 0052

BALLYCLARE LIGHTS SWITCH ON Saturday 26 November : 2.30-6pm // The Square FREE family entertainment See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required - sessions start at 1.30pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Santa and friends arrive at 5pm.

For more information T. 028 9034 0079

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Thursday 1 December : 6.30pm // Mossley Mill Join us to celebrate the festive season with a short service of readings and carols hosted by Claire McCollum and featuring the Junior Choir from Mossley Primary School. The evening will conclude with a visit from Santa.

For more information T. 028 9034 0196

GLENGORMLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday 3 December : 12-8pm // Sunday 4 December : 1-7pm // Lilian Bland Community Park Featuring traditional Christmas market food and crafts with stalls from Bonkers Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar and local businesses including mulled wine & continental beers.

FREE family entertainment - Christmas games, carousel, Santa’s grotto, kids arts & crafts and lots more. Free park and ride from Tesco Northcott.

For more information T. 028 9034 0052

CHRISTMAS 2016

ac ros s th e bo ro u g h RATHCOOLE LIGHTS SWITCH ON

SENIOR CITIZENS TEA DANCE

Saturday 3 December : 3-6pm // Dunanney Centre

Thursday 8 December : 2-5pm // Ballyclare Town Hall

FREE family entertainment

Admission £3 - includes afternoon tea and entry into a Christmas Prize Draw. Tickets available from Ballyclare Town Hall and Mossley Mill.

See Snow White and friends in their enchanted forest and take part in a craft session with Jumping Clay - £3 per person (ticket required – sessions start at 2.15pm) which includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto.

Christmas Tree Lighting at 6pm with a visit from Santa.

For more information T. 028 9086 1941

Action on Hearing Loss Santa Run Sunday 4 December : 11am // Jordanstown Loughshore Park The 5 mile run is open to all serious runners, fun runners and for families, there will be a shorter fun run/walk. There will also be a play day with face painters, a signing Santa and lots more to raise awareness and much needed funds for a fantastic charity. £15 for full run £6 for fun run

For more information T. 028 9034 0237

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Saturday 10 December : 3.30pm // Antrim Forum Join us for a seasonal celebration featuring primary school children from across the Borough, accompanied by the Education Authority Youth Concert Band and hosted by Claire McCollum.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31368

WILD ABOUT FOOD WINTER FESTIVAL

To register go to www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk

Saturday 10 December : 2-4pm // Museum at The Mill

For more information T. 028 9034 0237

Join us as we celebrate everything wild about winter, as part of the ‘Wild About Food’ initiative. Sample delicious winter fayre, enjoy wreath making, robin box building and even meet some friendly woodland creatures. FREE entry.

ENCHANTED WINTER GARDEN Thursday 8 - Sunday 18 December : 4-8pm daily // Antrim Castle Gardens Come share the magic of Christmas time by taking a stroll through The Enchanted Winter Garden, which returns to Antrim Castle Gardens for an extended period from Thursday 8 to Sunday 18 December.

Enjoy the stunning light installations, Forest of Fire, Reindeer Trail, Christmas Train, Festive Fayre and of course our very special Santa’s Grotto (in partnership with Cancer Fund for Children).

For more information contact Antrim Castle Gardens T. 028 9448 1338 or visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/christmas

For more information T. 028 9034 0069

ANTRIM'S CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE SQUARE Friday 16 December : 12-10pm // Saturday 17 December : 10am-5pm // Market Square FREE family entertainment Antrim’s Market in the Square is back with some festive fever.

With lots of artisan food and craft stalls, it's ideal if you want to pick up that unique Christmas gift. There will be lots of entertainment and music, plus a twilight bar serving mulled wine, so bring the family along for a great day out.

For more information T. 028 9446 3113 Ext. 31344

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Abbot's Cross Shops Thursday 24 November : 11am

New Mossley Car Park Thursday 24 November : 2pm

Antrim Town Thursday 24 November : 5.30-7.30pm

Ballyrobert Village Thursday 24 November : 7.30pm

Tildarg Primary School Friday 25 November : 1.45pm

Church of the Good Shepherd, Monkstown Friday 25 November : 7.30pm

moore's lane, Randalstown

SWITCH ON events across the borough

Friday 25 November : 6.30-10pm

The Square, Ballyclare Saturday 26 November : 2.30-6pm

Ballyduff Community Centre

Ballynure Presbyterian Church

Tuesday 8 November : 7pm

Tuesday 29 November : 7pm

Bawnmore Green, Bawnmore

Whiteabbey War Memorial Car Park

Wednesday 9 November : 6.30pm

Village Square, Doagh Thursday 10 November : 7pm

Lilian Bland Community Park, Glengormley

Wednesday 30 November : 7pm

Twelfth Milestone, Templepatrick Friday 2 December : 6-8.15pm

Village Green, Parkgate

Saturday 12 November : 2.30-6pm

Friday 2 December : 7-9.30pm

Main Street, Straid

The Diamond, Rathcoole

Tuesday 22 November: 11am

Saturday 3 December : 6pm

Kelburn Park, Burnside

main street, Crumlin

Tuesday 22 November: 7pm

Saturday 3 December : 6-9pm

Parkmount Green, Mallusk

toome house, Toomebridge

Wednesday 23 November: 7pm

Friday 9 December : 7-9pm

www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/christmas

FUNDING PROGRAMME FOR OUR BOROUGH Your Borough is made up of seven District Electoral Area’s (DEA) and each DEA has been allocated £100,000 to support the development of projects that help make a difference.

The funding is driven by your Elected Members and there are over 100 initiatives ranging from small short term to larger long term projects.

Some highlights include…

Growing Our Communities Funding has been allocated to develop new allotments in Rathcoole, Crumlin and Toomebridge as well as a new community garden in Randalstown.

Schools A number of schools across the Borough will benefit from funding to develop and open up their facilities for community use. For example an ICT suite at Abbots Cross Primary School and an outdoor learning area at Whiteabbey Primary School.

Looking to the Future We are committed to investigating the possibility of a walking loop in Threemilewater Park, the development of Paradise Walk (between Parkgate and Templepatrick) and the need for a community facility in the Longlands area. Support will also be provided to the communities of Mallusk and Aldergrove to develop improvement plans for their areas.

Developing Local Markets The development of speciality/themed markets has been planned for Antrim and Ballyclare with an additional Christmas market in Randalstown.

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For a full list of projects in your area, visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ DEAfunding

DON’T LET THIEVES STEAL YOUR CHRISTMAS! Have a happy Christmas and don’t let thieves ruin it for you and your family. The key is to be vigilant!

Christmas is a time for giving, but not to the thieves! Don’t give criminals the opportunity to steal your Christmas, your valuables or the lovely presents you have bought your loved ones.

By taking a few simple steps, you can help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable festive season.

• Keep Christmas presents out of sight • Keep doors and windows locked at all times • Don’t keep sums of cash in your home before Christmas shopping • Don’t leave items on display in your vehicle when shopping and where possible, park in well lit, secure car parks • If you are spending Christmas away from home, secure your property and do not make it obvious there is nobody home • If you receive valuable items in the post as Christmas gifts, these should be security marked and a note kept of serial numbers • Dispose of packaging carefully so as not to advertise high value items in your home

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For information on home and personal security contact Antrim and Newtownabbey PCSP T. 028 9446 3113 / 028 9034 0000 E. pcsp@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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GATEWAY TO THE LOUGH Antrim’s popular Lough Shore Park, the gateway to Lough Neagh, is to benefit from a £2.3m investment in a new visitor centre. Complementing the Council’s five star touring caravan park, nearby Antrim Castle Gardens and Antrim Forum, the plans for Lough Shore Park will ensure it remains a popular destination for residents and visitors.

The new centre will feature a dining area on the first floor with stunning views of picturesque Lough Neagh.

Downstairs, a flexible space will cater for a variety of activities and events. Lough Neagh rescue, a vital resource for the whole of the Lough, will also find a new home in the

Gateway Centre. It’s not just the building that’s new, many of our young people in the Borough took part in a consultation to help design an exciting new play area. Other attractions in the Park may include a new bandstand and public art.

It is expected the play area will be open next summer with the new centre opening in 2018.

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For more information contact Karen Steele T. 028 9446 3113 E. karen.steele@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

HIGH STREET HUB:

ANTRIM’S NEW POP UP SHOP Five local entrepreneurs have embarked on a trading adventure by setting up shop in the new High Street Hub. The project, funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, has given local traders the opportunity to test their trade in Antrim town centre. Products available to tempt you include baby clothing and accessories, exclusive women’s clothing, personal gifts and alterations, bespoke arts and crafts. There's even a coffee lounge so you can take time out to sit and relax.

The pop-up shop initiative will help to reinvigorate Antrim town centre with new entrepreneurial talent and creative business ideas. Support these budding businesses, take some time to call in and let’s help get some new retail on the High Street.

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55 High Street, Antrim

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High Street Hub is open daily from 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, until Friday 23 December

BRICKS & CLICKS WORKS FOR ‘LINEN AND LATTE’ Local entrepreneur, Teresa Murray opened the doors of ‘Linen and Latte’ on Portland Avenue, Glengormley, in November 2015. Benefitting from the support of a pilot programme called Bricks and Clicks, funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to help aspiring businesses, Teresa’s coffee shop business has gone from strength to strength.

has been a great talking point with customers, who appreciate the lovely food and quirky setting.”

Teresa explains, “I had wanted to run my own business for a long time and was keen to start up locally, but it took a while to secure the right premises. It’s great to be able to start a business in your own area and make it work. I thoroughly enjoy meeting local people coming into the shop and was thrilled with the support they gave me as a local business. We’ve tried to make ‘Linen and Latte’ a bit different - we’ve mixed antique with contemporary which

Teresa found the Council’s innovative Bricks and Clicks programme to be very practical and useful; “I had done my homework and knew what I wanted to do, this programme gave me the confidence and motivation to make it a reality.

I’m delighted with how well it is going.”

A new group of would-be business owners recently embarked on the latest edition of the Bricks and Clicks programme with the Council. We’ll bring you some of their stories in future issues of the magazine, wishing them every success!

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For more information on business support programmes in the Borough visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/business

LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT? THEN THINK LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS When shopping this Christmas, think local when it comes to buying special gifts and all your festival fayre. With a wide variety of independent shops and great service right on your doorstep, our towns have lots to offer.

Make sure you spend local and save local this festive season!

If you haven’t already, pick up your Antrim Town Card from The Old Courthouse, Antrim and take advantage of special cardholder offers, from bonus purchases to money off. Keep your card in your wallet or attach the handy fob to your key ring to make sure you don’t miss out when you are Christmas shopping.

If you shop in Ballyclare then the new Loyalty Card is a must and during November, every time you use your card, you will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad Mini. There will be extra offers during the Ladies and Lifestyle event on Friday 25 November (see our Christmas pull out).

Like Antrim Town Card on Facebook to keep up to date with year round offers and promotions.

Cards are available from Ballyclare Town Hall and all offers can be found online at www.yourballyclare.com

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SAFE TYRES SAVE LIVES As budgets are stretched, the sale of part-worn tyres has increased as they are usually between £15-£20 cheaper. However, before you buy make sure you know the facts.

GET FOOD SAFETY WRAPPED UP THIS CHRISTMAS

Tyres which are part worn must have a minimum tread of 2mm, be marked and must not have any of the following defects when fully inflated: • Any cuts bigger than 25mm • Any internal lump, bulge or tear • Any of the ply or cord exposed or any puncture damage which has not been properly repaired If you purchase a part-worn tyre, always ask for the tyre to be fully inflated so you can check for defects.

You should also check for any signs of ageing such as splits and never buy a part worn tyre which has had a puncture repair on the sidewall.

Council officers regularly visit retailers of part worn tyres to check that tyre safety regulations are being met and to raise awareness of the legal requirements.

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If you are concerned about part-worn tyres contact Environmental Health T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

COMMUNITY GRANT AID PROGRAMME Calling all constituted community and voluntary groups in the Borough!

The 2017/18 Grant Aid Programme is now open for applications until Friday 16 December at 12 noon.

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For more information and to check if your group is eligible T. 028 9034 0060 or www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/grants

Tasty food is a big part of making the festive season special, so get your food safety wrapped up this Christmas and don’t fall foul of the germs.

Here’s some top tips for your turkey: • When shopping, put the fresh bird in a separate bag away from other cooked foods and fresh produce. This will prevent any leakage which can cause cross-contamination.

• Don’t let other food come into contact with raw meat, poultry, fish or unwashed vegetables - store raw meat and poultry on the bottom shelf of the fridge.

• If you are buying a fresh turkey, buy it as close to Christmas as possible, bring it home quickly and store it in the fridge. If you are buying a frozen turkey, put it into the freezer without delay and keep it there until you are ready to defrost it.

• Don’t wash your turkey - this can spread germs to your sink and kitchen surfaces.

• Make sure your turkey is fully defrosted before cooking. You’ll know it’s completely thawed when the body is soft, the legs can be moved and there are no ice crystals inside the cavity.

• The safest way to defrost your turkey is on the bottom shelf of the fridge on a plate or tray.

• It takes 24 hours to defrost every 2-2.5kgs of turkey, so it can take up to 3 days to defrost a frozen 7.5kg turkey. Make sure you check the weight on the label and give yourself enough time.

• Before serving make sure there is no pink meat left - the juices should run clear when the thickest part of the leg and breast meat are pierced with a clean fork or skewer.

• Always wash your hands after handling raw meat.

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Mossley Mill Antrim and Newtownabbey BT36 5QA

£5 AA-00000

HEATING OIL

OIL STAMP SAVING SCHEME To help you budget for your winter heating why not use the Council’s Oil Stamp Saving Scheme? £5 oil stamps and savings cards are available from shops and Council premises throughout the Borough.

Buying 5 x £5 oil stamps every week from 7 November to 10 February would give you £350 towards your next home heating oil order (that’s well over 900 litres of oil*)

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For more information on the scheme visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/oilstamps or contact Environmental Health T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

KEEPING YOU WARM THIS WINTER

T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

The Council’s health and wellbeing team has a full time energy efficiency advisor who can provide advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home. They can also provide advice on how to budget for heating costs, including how to use the Oil Stamp Saving Scheme as well as advice on switching energy suppliers.

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For more information contact Environmental Health T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Use t up to of ho be us don’t

Each be pu outle Newt

WIN £50 OF OIL STAMPS Visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/oilstamps for a current list of participating retailers and oil suppliers

Visit www.antrimandnewtowna for a current list of participating retaile

This is your chance to win £50 of oil stamps, to celebrate the re-launch of the Oil Stamp Saving Scheme.

Simply send your name, address and contact telephone number along with the words ‘Oil Stamps’ to envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk Closing date is 5pm on Friday 16 December 2016 *Source taken from www.cheapestoil.co.uk Sept 2016 **Terms and conditions apply, see website for details

CAFÉ CULTURE COMING To support local retailers and provide a welcome boost to the vibrancy of our towns and villages, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is encouraging a café culture through Pavement Cafés.

With the colder weather on its way, it is important to start thinking about how to stay warm this winter.

A satisfactory level of heating is 20ºC in the living room and 18ºC in other occupied rooms such as bedrooms. Living in a cold home can have serious implications on the health and wellbeing of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children and people living with disabilities or chronic illness.

SAV

DISCLAIMER Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is not liable for Oil Stamps or Oil Stamps Cards which are lost or stolen from customers, stamp outlets or oil retailers. Once the Oil Stamps have been sold they are not refundable from either stamp outlets or Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

In October, new legislation came into effect in Northern Ireland which allows food businesses to apply for a licence if they want to place tables and chairs outside their premises. In order to encourage local businesses to apply, where appropriate for a licence, Council decided to waive the application fee.

In addition, Council staff will be available to provide support and advice to those businesses expressing an interest in obtaining a licence. This is a great opportunity for businesses to contribute to providing an excellent visitor experience, enhance the attractiveness of our local area and also encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more whilst enjoying the pleasure of having refreshments ‘al fresco’.

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For more information contact Environmental Health T. 028 9034 0160 E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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BLOOMING BRILLIANT! In the August edition of Borough Life we brought you great news about our success in this year’s prestigious Green Flag Awards.

There was yet more good news for the Borough recently, as Council was delighted to receive recognition in several categories in this year’s Translink Ulster in Bloom competition.

Antrim Town was awarded second place in the large town category with Randalstown also securing second place in the small town category. In the village section, Ballynure received a well-deserved third place with nearby Ballyeaston claiming third place in the small village category. This annual horticultural competition encourages cities, towns and villages right across Northern Ireland to

EXCITING PLANS FOR THE STEEPLE SITE Known locally as the Steeple, the Round Tower is one of Antrim’s most recognisable and historic sites. Originally built around the 10th century as a bell-tower for protection from raiders, it is one of the finest towers of its kind in Ireland.

The Steeple site which once housed the former Council offices, also includes a large house and stable block as well as an area of parkland.

Exciting development plans have been revealed which will balance both the historical significance and the needs of the local community. These include refurbishing and opening up the Round Tower to visitors, redeveloping the Steeple House as a multi-purpose community building and creating small business units and flexible community space within the stable block. To further enhance the offer at the Steeple site it is proposed to develop a 3G pitch on the Antrim Grammar site which would be a school and community shared facility.

The proposed project is expected to cost in the region of £6.7m, which is to be offset through external funding, will be delivered in two phases.

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look their best by boosting civic pride through beautiful plant and floral displays.

NEWS JUST IN: Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Awards have just been announced and Council is delighted that the hard work of the staff and volunteers have been recognised yet again.

Best of the Best Award - Randalstown Best Kept Small Town - Randalstown Best Kept Large Town - Antrim Best Kept Community Achiever Award - Helen Boyd, Tidy Randalstown Best Kept Large Housing Area - Merville Garden Village Check out the next edition of Borough Life for more details.

ALLOTMENTS:

ARE YOU INTERESTED? Council operates a number of allotment sites across the Borough including Ballyearl, Greystone in Antrim and New Mossley, which offer over 160 plots to local residents and community groups. In addition to this, there are also a number of community and privately operated sites across the Borough.

Far removed from the flat cap image of the past, allotments are very sociable and a great way to meet fellow gardeners, relax and stay fit and active.

If you are interested in gardening but don’t have room at home, renting an allotment is an inexpensive way of gardening in your own space. Grow your own fruit and vegetables, try out different varieties and get involved in this growing past time with fellow gardeners exchanging tips and ideas.

Interested?

Over the next 18 months, Council has committed to invest over £200,000 in allotment provision right across the Borough, however we are keen to know in what areas there is greatest demand.

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If interested in renting an allotment plot visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ allotments

BEST KEPT GARDEN 2016 The Borough’s first ever Best Kept Garden competition was introduced this summer. Entries were received from across the Borough showcasing a huge variety of styles, designs and creativity.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor John Scott added; “On behalf of the judging panel, I would like to congratulate all the worthy winners and runners up. We were very impressed with the inspiring landscapes, planting and beautiful blooms and had a difficult job selecting the winning entries.”

Next year’s competition will open in early spring and include a number of new categories including the Best Kept Garden in each of the District Electoral Areas (DEAs) and a Best Kept School category.

So why not start planning your garden for next year? You could be a winner!

COMMUNITY GARDENS / STREETS

SILVER AWARD Ballycraigy Community Gardening Group

SILVER AWARD

GOLD AWARD Cornerstone Garden, Antrim

Tidy Randalstown

PRIVATE GARDENS

SILVER AWARD Mr & Mrs Johnston, Newtownabbey

SILVER AWARD Mr & Mrs Napier,

GOLD AWARD Mr & Mrs Boyd, Randalstown

Antrim

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YOUR COUNCILLORS KEY ABBREVIATIONS DUP Democratic Unionist Party SDLP Social Democratic

and Labour Party

Dunsilly

Ballyclare

Antrim Threemilewater

UUP Ulster Unionist Party TUV Traditional Unionist Voice

Airport

Macedon Glengormley Urban

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antrim District Electoral Area (DEA) covers Antrim Centre, Fountain Hill, Greystone, Springfarm, Steeple and Stiles and consists of 6 members.

NIGEL KELLS DUP T. 07825 418774 E. nigel.kells@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TREVOR BEATTY DUP T. 07825 409722 E. trevor.beatty@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

BRIAN DUFFIN SDLP T. 07702 710517 E. brian.duffin@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

DEPUTY MAYOR

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

JOHN BLAIR ALLIANCE T. 07788 871189 E. john.blair@ antrim andnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

MAYOR

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

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

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

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

JOHN SCOTT UUP T. 07803 598637 E. john.scott@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

BEN KELSO UUP T. 07515 854858 E. ben.kelso@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

STEPHEN ROSS DUP T. 07713 946038 E stephen.ross@ 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

WILLIAM BALL DUP T. 07917 543674 E. william.ball@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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GET READY FOR WINTER

USEFUL NUMBERS

!

With the cold winter weather on its way, it is important to plan ahead to ensure it causes minimal disruption.

The next edition of Borough Life which will be delivered week commencing Monday 3 January, will include a ‘Winter Wise’ section containing lots of tips and advice on how you can beat the freeze this winter. This will include frozen and burst pipes, keeping safe on the roads and how to keep warm in your home this winter. Make sure you check out Page 17 to find out about our oil stamp saving scheme and energy efficiency.

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For more information visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ extremeweather

Annual Report

2016 -17

COUNCIL’S ANNUAL REPORT

PLEASE NOTE - The Council is NOT responsible for these services, so contact:

Animal Welfare

028 2563 3134

Bryson Energy

0800 142 2865

Bus and Rail queries (Translink)

028 9066 6630

Education Authority

028 2565 3333

Electricity Faults & Emergencies (24 hours) Gas Emergency Response (24 hours)

03457 643 643

Hospitals Antrim Area Hospital Whiteabbey Hospital Housing Executive Main Number (including grass cutting & graffiti) Repairs Line Housing Benefit

0800 002 001 028 94424000 028 9086 5181 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

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has recently published the Council’s 2015-16 Annual Report.

The Annual Report provides an update on how we have performed and what we’ve delivered for the Borough during 2015-16.

TransportNI (previously Roads Service) Antrim office Bus shelter vandalism/graffiti Cut roadside trees and grass verges Fallen trees Flooding roadway, footpath and blocked road gullies (24 hours) Road repairs Street lighting Traffic Hotline Winter salting (24 hours)

0300 200 7801 028 9442 6500 028 9046 3250 028 9054 0540 0300 200 7891 028 9025 3000 0300 200 7893 0300 200 7899 0845 712 3321 0300 200 7893

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Councillor John Scott said “We have had a very successful first year as a new Council. We have delivered tangible results, reduced costs and improved and expanded services for our customers and residents.”

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

You can download our Annual Report at www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/annualreport

Water (NI Water)

03457 440088

Hard copies are available on request.

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For more information contact Helen Hall T. 028 9034 0083 E. helen.hall@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Flooding Incident Line (24 hours) 0300 200 0100 Report your property is flooded or flooding Flooding - Council owned property 028 9446 3113 Burst watermains and blocked sewers 0345 744 0088 (Northern Ireland Water) (24 hours) Overflowing rivers and watercourses 028 9260 6100 (Rivers Agency) Water pollution in watercourse 0800 807 060 (Northern Ireland Environment Agency)

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LEISURE CENTRES Allen Park Antrim Forum Ballyearl Crumlin Sixmile Valley

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CIVIC CENTRES Antrim Newtownabbey

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

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THEATRES Courtyard Theatre Old Courthouse Theatre Theatre at The Mill

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

RECYCLING CENTRES Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Craigmore (Randalstown) Crumlin Newpark (Antrim)

028 9447 3813 028 9442 3640 028 9442 8107

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COMMUNITY CENTRES Contact details for community centres are available at www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

PARK WARDENS To report an incident in a park

028 9034 0275

BIN COLLECTION See the local press for details or check your bin collection day at www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/binchecker Please remember to leave your bin out for 7am on collection day at normal collection points.

Antrim area 028 9446 3113 Newtownabbey area 028 9034 0056

HOLIDAY BIN COLLECTIONS Bin collection details including recycle and refuse collection dates from December 2016 to December 2017 will be available over the upcoming weeks. This will inform you of any changes to normal collections due to holiday periods.

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For collection details and more information visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or contact T. 028 9446 3113 E. info@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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COMEDY

Tue 6 - Sat 31 Dec 2016

Box Office: 028 9034 0202 www.theatreatthemill.com