Borough Life - October 2021

RESIDENTS’ MAGAZINE

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October 2021

CHRISTMAS

Events across the Borough Help us to plant

ONE MILLION TREES

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Enchanted Winter Garden returns to Antrim Castle Gardens

Sat 27 Nov – Tues 21 Dec 4pm – 99..30pm An Evening of Inclusive Enchantment Wed 1 & 8 Dec

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New Ways to Contact Us We provide lots of services and facilities for our residents and customers to enjoy and there are many reasons why you want to contact us.

Whether you are booking a class, enquiring about an event, paying your dog licence or reporting a missed bin, we want your experience to be as easy as possible.

To help achieve this, we have recently introduced a number of one stop Customer Hubs to support you with your enquiry. We have also increased our opening hours in some areas to make things more convenient for you.

Arts & Culture Want to book a theatre show or get tickets for an event? Simply book online at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events

Got a query? Contact our Arts & Culture Team on: • Live Chat (look for the purple chat icon on our webpage) • E. culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk • T. 0300 123 7788 The team is available to help you Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm and Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm. This Customer Hub will also operate on the evenings of theatre shows and events.

Leisure

• Live Chat (look for the purple chat icon on our webpage) • E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov. uk (general enquiries) or leisure.bookings@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk (extended bookings, pitch bookings) • T. 0300 123 1580 The team is available to help you Monday – Thursday, 8am – 8pm, Friday 8am – 6pm and Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm.

Other ways to contact us We now have a new streamlined telephone number for our Customer Service Team at both Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill. You can call us on T. 0300 123 4568, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.

Our Planning section can be contacted on T. 0300 123 6677 (Our telephone numbers are charged at local rate.)

Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or use the ANBorough app to: • Check your bin collection date • Contact your local Councillor • Pay your dog licence • Request a bulky waste collection • Submit a building control application • Report a complaint online Follow us on social media to keep up to date with Council news and events.

You can visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ leisure or use the ANBorough app to book your leisure class or activities.

If you have a query or want to enquire about membership packages, you can contact our Leisure Team on:

For jobs in the Borough, visit

Please contact us if you require this magazine in an alternative format.

If you have any comments on the magazine please contact us.

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.

E. comms@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk T. 0300 123 4568

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Shop Local Support Local

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A Royal Visit

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Out and About With the Mayor

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Please take time to read this winter edition of Borough Life as it’s one of your Council’s ways of keeping you up to date with local news and events.

It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of another year, and I know it has been a very trying year for many of our residents. As the weather gets colder and nights get darker, we have important information on pages 28 and 29 about how you might cope with the colder winter months, and how you could ensure your home is safe and warm.

Our Commitment to Plant One Million Trees

We are hearing more and more every day about the effects of climate change on our world. Be sure to read page 18 where you will find out about our ambition to plant one million trees across the Borough. This is part of our bid to tackle climate change….we really need your support to help us achieve it.

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It’s great that we are finally able to have public events again, and on pages 24 and 25 you will see information about what is planned across the Borough for Halloween and Christmas. I look forward to seeing many of you when I am out at these events.

Toptracer at Ballyearl

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Christmas in the Borough

I am particularly looking forward to the popular Enchanted Winter Garden event as it returns to Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 27 November for an extended 18 nights.

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

Councillor Billy Webb MBE JP Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey

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SUPPORT LOCAL Shop local and support local in Antrim and Newtownabbey with your High Street Voucher. There are lots of extra discounts, additional services and complimentary gifts available.

Check out all the offers across Antrim, Ballyclare, Crumlin, Glengormley and Randalstown at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/voucheroffers We have provided assistance to Businesses across the Borough to ensure the best standards of Covid compliance including signage, hand sanitiser, gloves and temperature recording devices.

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Mayor’s Inaugral Dinner Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council held the Inaugural Dinner for Mayor, Councillor Billy Webb MBE JP, on Friday 24 September at the Dunadry Hotel.

The Mayor is passionate about promoting the Borough to investors and recognising members of the local community. He was pleased to invite local business representatives and guests to the occasion as well as Elected Members, friends, family and colleagues.

The Mayor was also joined by the Vice LordLieutenant for County Antrim, Mrs Miranda Gordon and High Sheriff for County Antrim, Mrs Sue Pinkerton.

Speaking at the event, the Mayor said; “It is an honour to serve as Mayor of this fantastic Borough.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my first few months in office and have met some truly inspirational people. I remain committed to using my term in office to support residents and businesses to rebuild and come back stronger after the pandemic and pledge to do all that I can to promote Antrim and Newtownabbey as a wonderful place to live in, work in, invest in and visit.”

The event boosted the Mayor’s fundraising for his two charities: Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Women’s Aid Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey, raising almost £1,500.

Showcasing Our Borough Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council was delighted to accept an invitation to attend the UK Government’s Northern Ireland Office, in partnership with the Department of International Trade and Invest NI. By attending the event in London, Council were able to positively showcase local talent. This included recent achievements and future growth projections by two local partners, Randox Ltd and Ulster University who also

attended the event. The Council’s attendance also helped to profile the Borough’s ambitions for the collective £1bn Belfast Region City Deal Investment in the form of jobs, research, innovation and state of the art specialist business facilities. There was also much discussion about the UK Government Levelling Up Fund for which the Council has two multimillion pound bids submitted for regeneration projects in Antrim and Glengormley.

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Business & Jobs

A Royal Seal of Approval for Our Local Businesses Three businesses from across the Borough were invited to Mossley Mill to recognise their valuable contribution and efforts as recipients of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. This prestigious award is designed to recognise and encourage outstanding achievements in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility).

During the event, Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David

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McCorkell presented the impressive award to local businesses InspecVision, Environmental Street Furniture and Texthelp.

Out of the five businesses in Northern Ireland to be recognised in the International Trade Category of the Awards, three were from our Borough which is testament to the significant contribution our businesses have made to the local economy and community.

For more information on the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, visit www.gov.uk/queensawards-for-enterprise

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A Royal Visit We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal to our award-winning Antrim Castle Gardens during her recent one day visit to Northern Ireland.

Antrim School of Music kid’s choir added musical magic as The Princess Royal enjoyed a tour of the Gardens where the Mayor presented some of the strands of the Council’s Centenary of Northern

Ireland Commemorative programme. As well as meeting some Council staff who provided essential services during the pandemic, Her Royal Highness enjoyed a special performance of the high society drama ‘Carson and The Lady’ which recently showcased as part of our One Giant Weekend of Events.

To conclude the visit, The Princess Royal presented volunteer group, Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens, with their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which they had been awarded earlier that month.

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Three groups from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) - A Safe Space To Be Me, Crumlin, Rathfern Community Regeneration Group and Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. It was created in 2002 to celebrate The Queen’s Golden Jubilee and is known as the MBE for voluntary groups.

A special presentation ceremony took place for Rathfern Community Regeneration Group and a Safe Space to be Me and a reception was held for the Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens who had the privilege of receiving their award earlier this year from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal during her visit to Antrim Castle Gardens.

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Crematorium Works have commenced on the new Crematorium on Doagh Road in Newtownabbey which is due for completion in December 2022.

The £5m investment will provide a state-of-the-art facility for families and mourners including a memorial garden and

columbarium for the storage of urns.

The building will nestle in a parkland setting, with walking paths within a landscaped area creating a sense of privacy and calm. A tree-lined avenue will sweep down through the site around a pond which will face on

to the single-storey building. As well as wildflower meadows, the site will also feature seating areas for reflection.

To help manage traffic efficiently, a right hand turn lane will be installed from the A8 direction.

INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS

Antrim’s Historic- Doagh Steeple Crematorium Road,Site Newtownabbey One of Antrim’s most historic sites will soon be refurbished to its former glory following a fire in 2019.

Work will soon commence on Steeple House, a Grade B+ listed building which was once home to the former Antrim Borough Council. Built in 1827, Steeple House sits within a 17 acre parkland site which also includes the Antrim Round Tower, a scheduled monument which served as a bell-tower and place of refuge from raiders and is one of only two complete towers remaining in Northern Ireland.

The works will include restoring the house to its pre-fire condition, maintaining the character and architecture of the historic building. Plans for the wider park include new interpretive signage and pathways to promote greater access to the site, showcasing the Round Tower as a unique feature.

Plans are also being developed by a third party to develop a section of the site as a healthcare facility.

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Skate 100 is One Jump Closer It’s almost time to get your skates on as work is nearing completion at Skate 100 – our new Urban Sports Park at V36.

Set to be one of the largest in the UK, the Urban Sports Park will be able to accommodate a broad diversity of skaters, BMXers and inline skaters, enabling advanced skaters to be challenged and beginners to develop their skills.

Skate 100, which has been named as part of the Council’s Centenary programme commemorating 100 years of Northern Ireland, will provide a dynamic community gathering space where young people can make new friends and improve their social circle while enjoying some physical activity.

The Park will consist of a variety of features such as raised banks and curbs, metal rails, a pocket corner and table top.

Skateboarding made its debut as an Olympic sport in Tokyo this year and after watching 13 year old Sky Brown become Britain’s youngest Olympic medallist, we’re looking forward to seeing our local skateboarders try out the waterfall, volcano and clamshell when the park opens in just a few months.

Skate 100 is a project supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match-funding for this project has been provided by The Executive Office, Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development, Ireland.

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Community

Looking Back on Our Summer Events

Crumlin Market

ISPS Handa Invitational Golf Tournament

Taste and Sea, Whiteabbey

Brighter Nights, Glengormley

Summer Sunday Music

Spinning Yarns, Mossley Mill

Spinning Yarns, Mossley Mill

Antrim and Newtownabbey Pipe Band Festival

Supercup NI

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Out and About With the Mayor

Raising the flag for Armed Forces Day

At the Grange Fun Day

Welcoming Minister Mallon to Randalstown on a recent visit

Young Enterprise Finals

Visiting Hill Croft Summer Scheme

Celebrating Diversity Week at Glengormley High School

The Mayor lends his support to Cathy of Mann’s Catering in the Best Scone NI competition

Launching the Oil Stamp Saving Scheme

Welcoming the Man United Youth Squad to Allen Park

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Launching the Chatty Bench at Antrim Castle Gardens

Community

School Uniform Re-Use Scheme

Presenting certificates at Neilsbrook Gymnastics

Visiting Aidan and Michaela Walsh at Monkstown Boxing Club before they headed off to the Olympic Games

Welcoming Lord Massereene to Antrim Castle Gardens

Lending a hand at the McDonald’s litter pick

Launching this year’s Steam Rally event at Shane’s Castle

Officially opening new italian restaurant ZITI by Knags in Glengormley

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Reduce Your Rubbish!

We want to say a huge thank you for helping us to remain one of the top recycling councils in Northern Ireland.

Whilst we might be great at recycling, we also generate some of the highest levels of waste across all council areas. So as well as making an effort to recycle, we also need to try and reduce the amount of waste we generate.

The festive season is just around the corner and as Christmas is all about giving, we’re asking you to give a little more back to the environment by recycling and reusing as much as you can.

Here’s a reminder of the Christmas waste you can recycle at home: • Christmas cards (no embellishments, glitter or foil) • Chocolate and biscuit boxes – tin and plastic

Here are a few tips to help you: Plan

• Foil cases from mince pies and foil roasting trays

think ahead and plan your meals for the week and keep an ‘eat me first’ section in your fridge to minimise food waste

• All food waste

Re-love visit your local charity shop. You would be amazed at some of the quality items that are donated

Reduce shop smart and buy products with little or no packaging where possible

Reuse switch to reusable versions of everyday items such as water bottles and shopping bags.

Use a lunch box instead of sandwich bags

Upcycle give your furniture a new lease of life with a lick of paint or some decorative techniques

Repair if something breaks try repairing it rather than replacing it.

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• Cardboard boxes from toys, online deliveries etc

Don’t forget to dispose of your real Christmas tree at any of our five Household Recycling Centres, where they will be bulked and sent for composting.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/recycling

Waste & Recycling

A Second Chance For Pre-Loved Toys Do you have some pre-loved toys in need of a new home?

Christmas is a costly time for everyone and so often families have many unwanted toys and gifts that are no longer used. Our Christmas Community Toy Scheme is the perfect opportunity to donate these items so they can be enjoyed by other children.

This year we are working with a number of community organisations who are providing drop-off points and will arrange for the toys to be distributed to those in need.

Fairtrade We are proud to be a Fairtrade Borough.

For those unwanted toys in good condition, you can also drop them off in the Christmas Toy Collection containers at any of our five Household Recycling Centres. These items will then be collected by Habitat for Humanity who sort, clean and sell them on at low prices in their ReStore shops.

Fairtrade is about giving the people who produce the things you buy a fair price for their work. Often only a tiny bit of the money you pay for something goes to the person who actually made it, particularly when items are imported from poorer countries.

Not only does our Christmas Community Toy Scheme ensure more families have an enjoyable Christmas but it also helps to reduce waste, keeping more items away from landfill.

We support Fairtrade by: • buying Fairtrade products whenever possible • using tea and coffee products with the Fairtrade mark at meetings and civic events

For more information including donation points and suitable items visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ christmastoyscheme

• encouraging our catering contractors to use Fairtrade products • integrating Fairtrade issues into our Corporate Plan • raising awareness about Fairtrade among our employees and residents.

Interested in supporting Fairtrade?

If you would be interested in helping to promote Fairtrade throughout the Borough, contact us so we can keep you up to date on campaigns and events that are taking place.

For more information E. fairtrade@ antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Our Commitment to Plant One Million Trees… Can You Help?

As part of the Council’s plan to tackle climate change and reduce our carbon emissions, a commitment has recently been made to plant one million native trees across the Borough.

This ambitious plan will take a huge effort from the Council and other organisations as well as community and voluntary groups, businesses, residents, schools and clubs...so we need your help!

Planting the trees is the important part but if we record the trees planted, together we can watch as the numbers increase month by month.

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Why are trees important?

Trees remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, from the atmosphere and store the carbon in their trunks, stems, leaves, roots and in the soil.

Our aim for this project is to record the location, species and who carried out the planting of the trees. This information will help us to keep track of how much carbon the trees are storing over their lifetime. Some trees are better for the environment

than others and it’s important the right type of tree is planted to help climate change. Visit our webpage for a list of trees we recommend are planted.

Get involved Have you planted a tree and want to include it towards our one million target? Then be sure to record your planting by visiting antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ plantatree We are grateful to everyone who is doing their bit to help us tackle climate change.

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Keep Active on Your Travels More and more people are choosing to ditch the car and walk, wheel or cycle to get about.

With many of us rediscovering, or maybe even discovering for the first time, the beauty that lies within our local outdoor environment, we want to encourage residents to choose the active travel option more often.

Thanks to recent Government funding, we have been able to enhance some of our walking routes and provide a number of new pathways in areas such as New Mossley, Valley Park, Crumlin Glen, Threemilewater Park and Rea’s Wood.

We want to provide even more opportunities for people of all abilities to safely travel and so

we are continuing to invest in our natural environment, further opening up some of our most popular sites within the Borough.

Choosing to travel by foot or on a bike provides great health benefits, boosting both your physical and mental health. Just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can increase your heart and lung fitness, while reducing the risk of other preventable illnesses which place further burden on our health service.

As well as benefitting your health, leaving the car at home eases traffic congestion and reduces the amount of harmful gases in the air contributing to climate change.

So next time you need to travel locally, why not choose the active option.

Get On Your Bike!

Getting on your bike is even more attractive thanks to our new bike stands which you might have seen pop up across the Borough.

These new bespoke stands, which have been installed in 34 locations including town centres, parks and open spaces, provide a safe place for cyclists to lock up their bikes while out and about.

Encouraging you to ditch the car for a greener way of travelling, the bike stands have been funded through the Government’s Recovery Fund.

Keep an eye out for our bicycle hire pilot scheme which is being developed in Antrim town and will provide bikes for hire at key locations around the town.

Our inclusive hand cycles, trikes and tandems are also available to hire from Antrim Forum and Valley Leisure Centre.

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Loneliness Support Services Just a Click Away You can now easily discover the wide range of support services available to you, thanks to our new online Directory of Services, which we have created in conjunction with the Antrim and Newtownabbey Loneliness Network.

The online directory contains useful and relevant information to help you find local groups, organisations and services that might be of benefit to you.

There is so much support and resources out there and very often we are afraid to ask for help. With more than 200 services listed, you can easily search for organisations specific to your interests or needs.

To view the Directory or if your organisation or service is based within the Borough and you would like to be listed within the Directory, visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/servicedirectory

Speak Up for Animal Welfare!

If you think an animal is suffering from neglect, then it’s time to speak up!

Owning and caring for an animal can be a source of great enjoyment, but it also comes with major responsibilities.

Causing an animal unnecessary suffering is an offence and can carry a prison sentence of up to five years along with an unlimited fine.

We are responsible for enforcing the Welfare of Animals (NI) Act 2011 for all non-farmed animals such as cats, dogs, horses and donkeys.

If you suspect an animal is suffering or being neglected, contact us immediately on T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk Our Officers, who have legal enforcement powers, will investigate all complaints thoroughly and take a range of action to improve the welfare of animals. They can provide advice, issue an improvement notice or even take an animal into their possession.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/animalwelfare

What about Farm Animals?

Welfare complaints in relation to farmed animals should be reported to the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) T. 0300 200 7840

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On Par at Ballyearl Ballyearl driving range is now home to the latest cutting edge interactive technology.

The best players in the world track their golf shots, now you can too thanks to the new Toptracer technology. One of only two driving ranges in Northern Ireland to provide this world class experience, golfers of all ages and abilities can now get accurate and instant feedback on swing and ball flight via cameras mounted around the driving bay. This data can then be sent directly to your mobile phone, allowing you to review and make improvments.

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With a variety of game modes to choose from, you can challenge yourself or your friends as well as having the option to play virtual golf on some of the world’s most iconic courses. Golfers will have access to a global leaderboard that links every range together or you can choose the local leaderboard specific to Ballyearl to check how you are doing.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

Leisure & Lifestyle

Let’s Get Now that we are finding our way back into routines, it’s time to include MORE time for yourself or your family to enjoy our leisure facilities right on your doorstep!

Our MORE leisure membership offers fantastic value for money at just £39 per month for 2 adults and unlimited children in the household under 18, or £25 per month for a single adult

Active Together! membership. (Ts and Cs apply) Antrim Forum, Ballyearl, Crumlin, Sixmile and Valley leisure centres are all included in the membership and each have a selection of state-of-the-art facilities for you to get MORE active, MORE often. Members have access to the fitness suite (age 13+), fitness classes (adult and kids), swimming pools, running

track, Spa (age 16+), racquet sports and soft play (for children in a family membership).

Our extended opening hours and online timetables mean you can plan your activities at a date and time that suits you so it’s never been easier to get MORE active around your busy schedule.

Download the ANBorough App now to make it even easier!

For more information on our leisure memberships and what all is included, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/leisure

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Christmas Events antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events

Son et Lumiere

Christmas Light Switch Ons

Various locations Fri 12 – Fri 26 Nov, 7pm

Various locations, Sat 20 Nov – Sat 4 Dec

Tickets: Free

Grab your Santa hat and enjoy the bright lights as we kick off this festive season.

Come and see a mixture of historical and abstract projection work on unique buildings across the Borough. This night-time entertainment with special lighting effects will be accompanied by music.

Tickets: Free

Keep an eye out on social media and our website for more details

Antrim Castle Gardens Sat 27 Nov – Tues 21 Dec, 4pm - 9.30pm Inclusive Enchantment – Wed 1 & 8 Dec (for children & adults with additional needs)

Tickets: £6 adult, £4 child, Family Ticket £18 (2 adults & 2 children) under 2’s free The Enchanted Winter Garden returns to the award-winning Antrim Castle Gardens with an array of spectacular attractions to light up your Christmas, including star attractions the Big Wheel, Helter Skelter and the dazzling Wonderland Wood.

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Leisure & Lifestyle The Spirit of Christmas Awards 2021 This year the Council want to promote some Christmas Spirit across the Borough and recognise the efforts made

by Local Businesses, Schools, Churches, Community and Voluntary Groups at this special time of year.

We invite you to nominate for the ‘Spirit of Christmas Awards’ and identify the amazing work that is carried out in our communities. The awards will fall under the following categories; • Light Up Award – Best Lit Town/ Village. The wider community working together to create the best lit town/village within the Borough.

• Local Light Up Award – Best Lit Street. Neighbours working together to create the best lit street within the Borough.

• Rockin Around the Christmas Tree Award – Best programme of festive entertainment within a business or community setting.

• Reason for the Season Award – The most festive school, church or community facility.

• The Making an Entrance Award – The best dressed entrance feature or shop front.

• North Star Award – Most outstanding Christmas Display in the Borough.

Nominations for the “Spirit of Christmas Awards” 2021 will open online on Monday 15 November 2021 and will close on Friday 10 December 2021 at 4pm.

Winners for each category will be awarded on Friday 17 December 2021.

Help us get into the Christmas spirit and spread some Christmas cheer.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for more information.

• Traditional Christmas Award – Recognising acts of goodwill during the festive season.

Jingle all the Hairspray!

A Christmas Hairytale Theatre at The Mill Tues 7 – Fri 31 Dec Tickets: From £19 Caroline Curran, co-writer of past Christmas hit comedies My Big Fat Belfast Christmas and The Night Shift Before Christmas, returns this year writing and starring in Theatre at The Mill’s cutting-edge Christmas treat Jingle All The Hairspray (A Christmas HairyTale).

Theatre at The Mill Sat 27 Nov – Sun 19 Dec Tickets: £11

Ali is the owner of the Scary Bears Hair and Beauty Salon and she is getting ready for her Christmas Inspection from the Good Salon Guide. But when a cutting secret crops up, Ali has to decide (with the help of her Razor sharp regulars) if she wants to Shampoo, wash and go!

Join Mr. Hullabaloo and Friends on a magical fun filled musical adventure. All ages can join in the excitement as this timeless fairytale unfolds. So come along and prepare to be spellbound as we proudly present the “Fairest Panto Of Them All!”

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One Giant Weekend in partnership with the LCC Group, was One Giant Celebration of fun which took place across three of the Council’s iconic venues from Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September.

One Giant Evening at V36 was an evening of culture and music featuring Newtownabbey Arts & Culture Network, Irish hip-hop star Jordan Adetunji and a fabulous firework finale.

A new drama by local playwright Michael Cameron; Carson and the Lady took place in the Castle ruins, at Antrim Castle Gardens on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September.

On Saturday 4 September One Giant Picnic took place at the awardwinning Antrim Castle Gardens ,the perfect opportunity to relax with family and friends and enjoy the great music line-up.

Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland headlined One Giant Concert which took place at Theatre at The Mill. This sterling line up also included a poem by deaf and blind poet John Boyd.

Spinning Yarns at Mossley Mill concluded One Giant Weekend, a celebration of all things associated with wool and linen, showcasing the colour creativity and craft associated with these homespun yarns.

One Giant Evening

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One Giant Picnic

Carson and The Lady

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Frozen Pipes To help avoid frozen pipes there are some simple measures you can put in place:

• Ensure pipes are well insulated • Locate your stop valve and make sure

everyone in the property knows where it is and how to turn it off

• Consider what you would do if you did lose

your water supply for a prolonged period of time. You need to have a contingency plan

To view the booklet visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/winterwise To request a copy T. 0300 123 4568 E. info@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

• If you own a business and are shutting for a

holiday period, you should make plans in the event of cold weather i.e. set your heating timer, have someone check the premises regularly

• Have the number of a plumber who knows

where your property is and who is prepared to attend at night if needed

• Make sure you have insurance to cover your property in the event of a burst pipe.

You can keep the heat in your home and costs down with insulation by doing the following:

• fitting draught-proofing to seal any gaps around windows and doors

• insulating lofts, cavity walls, hot water cylinders and pipes.

For further advice T. 028 9034 0160 or E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk

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Oil Stamps Save for your oil heating costs through the Council’s Oil Stamp Saving Scheme.

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Residents can pick up an oil stamp saving card at any of the participating retail outlets and purchase stamps at a cost of £5 each.

Stamps are placed on a savings card and then used as payment or part payment for oil from any of the participating oil companies.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey. gov.uk/oilstamps

Consumer Advice

Oil Clubs

Flooding

Oil Clubs allow residents to combine their orders for oil. Lower prices are negotiated with oil suppliers by buying larger quantities but all within the club get the same price per litre of oil, regardless of the quantity they order.

To report flooding call the 24 hour Flood Incident Line on T. 0300 2000 100 Due to the change in our climate, the likelihood of flooding is an increasing concern for many residents across the Borough.

Visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ oilstamps for more details

It is important to have home and contents insurance to protect you in the event that anything may happen your home and/ or contents. Following flooding, insurance companies can increase their prices.

Extreme Weather

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

During the winter months there is likely to be periods of heavy winds or rain. Make sure you follow these tips on how to prepare:

• secure loose objects e.g. ladders, garden

For more information visit www.floodre.co.uk/homeowner

furniture, wheelie bins, trampolines

• close and securely fasten doors and windows

Preparing for Severe Weather

• keep your property well-maintained e.g.

Residents are encouraged to be proactive and make arrangements to protect themselves and their properties in anticipation of flooding.

replace/repair any loose roof tiles and guttering

• park vehicles in a garage or keep them clear of buildings, trees, walls, and fences.

Help and advice is available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ extremeweather or to request a copy T. 028 9034 0160

Sandbags When the Council is alerted to the possibility of an increased risk of flooding, sandbags are available at a number of sites throughout the Borough.

Emergency Financial Assistance

For a full list of sandbag locations visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/ flooding

Householders affected by flooding may be eligible to receive a £1000 inconvenience payment, subject to eligability criteria.

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

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Council Signs up to British/Irish Sign Language Charter We recently celebrated International Day of Sign languages by signing up to the British/Irish Sign Language Charter, committing to promote better access to public services for Deaf communities.

This Charter is designed to empower local Deaf communities and resolve barriers between service providers and Deaf people while increasing awareness of Deaf issues.

By signing the Charter, we have pledged to: • Consult formally and informally with the local Deaf community on a regular basis • Ensure access for Deaf people to the Council’s information and services • Support Deaf children and families in the Borough to live a more fulfilled life.

For more information visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/accessibility

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86% satisfied with the appearance of our parks and open spaces 74% satisfied with the provision of litter bins in their area 74% satisfied that the litter bins are well maintained and emptied regularly in their area 58% satisfied with the cleanliness of the roads and streets in their area You told us that you wanted to see more done to address the issue of litter and so we are working on a number of new proposals to try and tackle this selfish behaviour. Keep an eye out for the next edition of Borough Life for an update.

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We are very grateful to the 27,500 people who follow us on our Facebook page and engage with the content we share. Over 78% of you in the recent survey told us you were very satisfied with our content on Facebook and we will continue to share useful and relevant information on our event, activities, service updates and any other information we think our residents would find useful.

Don’t forget to complete the survey on page 36 for your chance to win a one month Family Leisure Centre Membership.

You told us that…..overall 94% of you were satisfied with our services.

Results from the survey told us that 67% of you get your information from our website or Borough Life magazine and that 95% of you are satisfied with the quality of this information.

In the last 12 months, more than 60% of you have used our digital platforms.

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

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Ballyclare

Antrim Threemilewater Airport

Macedon Glengormley Urban

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

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

ANDREW MCAULEY ALLIANCE T. 07775 756466 E. andrew.mcauley@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NORRIE RAMSAY UUP T. 07342 064652 E. norrie.ramsay@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

GLENN FINLAY ALLIANCE T. 07904 412040 E. glenn.finlay@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

RYAN WILSON SDLP T. 07733 453883 E. ryan.wilson@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

Glengormley Urban Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS BALLYHENRY, BURNTHILL, CARNMONEY, COLLINBRIDGE, GLEBE, GLENGORMLEY AND HIGHTOWN.

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

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

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

MICHAEL GOODMAN SINN FÉIN T. 07827 818500 E. michael.goodman @antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

ROSIE KINNEAR SINN FÉIN T. 07771 544248 E. rosie.kinnear @ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

NOREEN MCCLELLAND SDLP T. 07789 208157 E noreen.mcclelland @antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

Macedon District Electoral Area (DEA) COVERS ABBEY, CARNMONEY HILL, O’NEILL, RATHCOOLE, VALLEY AND WHITEHOUSE. MAYOR

ROBERT FOSTER UUP T. 07342 064510 E. robert.foster@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

LINDA IRWIN DUP T. 07769 878483 E. linda.irwin@ antrimandnewtown abbey.gov.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOLIDAY BIN COLLECTION DATES

Contact Us

Antrim - Brown or Blue Bin

Customer Service Hub (Switchboard) 0300 123 4568

Arts & Culture Hub 0300 123 7788

Leisure Hub 0300 123 1580

See pa g for mor e 4 e hub informa tion

Normal collection day

Your bin will now be collected on

Mon 27 Dec

Fri 31 Dec

Newtownabbey - Brown or Black Bin Mon 27 Dec

Tue 28 Dec

Tue 28 Dec

Wed 29 Dec

Caravan Parks

Wed 29 Dec

Thurs 30 Dec

Sixmile Water: 028 9446 4963 Jordanstown Loughshore Park: 028 9034 0137

Thurs 30 Dec

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Mon 3 Jan

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Planning 0300 123 6677

Recycling Centres Craigmore: 028 9447 3813 Crumlin: 028 9442 3640 Newpark: 028 9442 8107 Bruslee: 028 9034 0056 O’Neill Road: 028 9034 0056

Useful Council Contacts Park Warden: 028 9034 0275 Dog Warden: 028 9034 0160 Out of hours Dog Warden: 028 9034 0178 Contact details for Community Centres are available at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/communitycentres

Sponsorship Opportunities

USEFUL NUMBERS

Animal Welfare

028 2563 3134

If you would like to promote your products and services then we have a great opportunity for you. As well as advertising in this magazine which is distributed to more than 69,000 homes and businesses in the Borough, we have a number of large events, busy roundabouts, car parks and flowerbeds in our Borough that can be sponsored.

Bryson Energy

0800 142 2865

Bus and Rail queries (Translink)

028 9066 6630

Citizens Advice (Antrim & Newtownabbey)

028 9590 6505

Education Authority

028 2565 3333

Electricity Faults & Emergencies (24 hours)

03457 643 643

Fallen trees (Department for Infrastructure)

0300 200 7893

Gas Emergency Response (24 hours)

0800 002 001

Hospitals Antrim Area Hospital Whiteabbey Hospital

028 9442 4000 028 9086 5181

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

Housing Executive Main Number (including grass cutting & graffiti) Repairs Line Housing Benefit

Do Business With Us!

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

We've listed some useful contacts to help you.

03448 920 900 03448 920 901 03448 920 902

Land Registry

0300 200 7803

Mapping (Land & Property Services)

0300 200 7804

Northern Health & Social Care Trust

028 9442 4000

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

0300 200 7801 028 9054 0540 028 9046 3250 028 9054 0540 0300 200 7891 028 9025 3000

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

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

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

0800 022 4250 0300 200 7822

Telephone/Utility Boxes (BT fault)

0800 023 2023

Voting (Electoral Office)

0800 432 0712

Water (NI Water)

03457 440088

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

0300 200 0100

Flooding - Council owned property

028 9446 3113

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

0345 744 0088

Overflowing rivers and watercourses (Rivers Agency)

028 9260 6100

Water pollution in watercourse (Northern Ireland Environment Agency)

0800 807 060

Consumerline (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)

0300 123 6262

Action Fraud

0300 123 2040

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

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

0300 200 7893 0300 200 7899 0845 712 3321 0300 200 7893

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