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Culture year kicks off with a bang! By RORY MOONEY
Derry’s year as City of Culture officially kicked off on Sunday night with its spectacular Sons and Daughters concert. More than 2,000 people filled to capacity the Venue, at the former British army barracks at Ebrington, to hear some of the Derry’s most famous musicians, including Phil Coulter, Dana, Neil Hannon, Nadine Coyle and The Undertones. Phil Coulter launched the concert with an emotional rendition of his famous ballad, ‘The Town I Loved So Well’. Dana received a similar ovation for her performance of ‘All Kinds of Everything’, the song that won her the Eurovision song contest. Paul Brady, from nearby Strabane, was also on the bill, along with Gary Lightbody and Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol.
Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody, whose mother is from Derry, confirmed that he will be back during the year, however he kept what he’ll be doing under wraps. “There is events that we’re going to be involved in later on in the year,” Lightbody explained. “We’ll be doing in the summer time probably late summer time, some of which are being fleshed out at the moment. “I’ve guaranteed that we’ll be back, I said I’m a man of my word, so we’ll be back
sometime this year.” Local artists, SOAK, Best Boy Grip, The Wonder Villains and Glee star Damien McGinty all performed in front of the packed out Venue. Actors Amanda Burton and Jimmy Nesbitt cohosted part of the show, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio Ulster and the BBC red button. Dublin-born but Derryraised actor Eva Birthistle paid tribute to Brian Friel – “Ireland’s best living playwright”.
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Have you ever wondered what Firewalk charity event set for Derry it takes to be a Samaritan? The Derry branch of the Samaritans is urging you to make a difference. Everyone has it in them to be a Samaritans volunteer. To touch another person’s life when it really matters, either by giving them the space to talk through how they are feeling or by helping to keep the charity’s branches running so the service can be offered by others. The Derry Branch is making a
plea to members of the local community, to sign up to support people who might not have anywhere else to turn. If you have just a few spare hours a week they would like to hear from you. Based at 16 Clarendon Street, the Derry branch currently has 106 volunteers, but they are always looking to recruit
more people to ensure they can continue to offer the service to the local community. Samaritans offers round-theclock emotional support for anyone feeling down, depressed, anxious or unhappy. The confidential service is offered by phone, email, text, letter and face-to-face. Rosemary O’Doherty, Branch
Director said: “There are a wide range of roles available to suit people with different skills - from taking calls on our helplines, to providing administrative and IT support or organising fundraising activities for the branch. “By working together to support people struggling to cope, our branch is a rewarding place to spend your time, as not only do we offer expert training but there are plenty of social activities too!” “Choosing to volunteer with Samaritans was one of the best decisions I ever made. I received extensive training, ongoing support and really valued having a mentor to guide me. “It’s an amazing opportunity for personal development and growth too, as, you discover things about yourself, as a Samaritan, that you weren’t previously aware of”. Anyone who wishes to talk in confidence to Samaritans should call 7126 5511 or email jo@samaritans.org or text us on 07725 909090.
On Thursday March 7 2013 Children in Crossfire in partnership with Da Vinci’s Hotel would like to invite you to the experience of a lifetime! The firewalk across hot embers that will remain forever in your memory; be the thrill of a lifetime and help raise valuable funds to help Children in Crossfire’s work. Although the challenge requires braves and enthusiastic supporters to take part it in, a specialised company will make sure the event is run professionally; and as wood is a poor conductor. The walk is of low risk to those participating. No training is required prior to the registration on the night; which will give the brave walkers ample time to fundraise for the local Derry charity to help improve the situation of some of the world’s most vulnerable children. Children in Crossfire are delighted to have the support of Da Vinci’s hotel for the firewalk. Registration begins at 6.30 pm March 7, training will begin at 7pm. The sponsorship target for the event is £160. The deposit of £30 can be paid by phoning the charity on 02871 269898 or calling up to 2 St Josephs Avenue on the Abercorn Road.
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Monsignor Martin likely successor to Brady
Derry visit for NI Commissioner for Children and Young People Back row left to right: Bernadette Coyle, Stephanie English, Leona Donaghy, John Meehan, Monica McIntyre, Anne-marie Pynor Front row left to right: Margaret Gallagher, Patricia Lewsley-Mooney, Patricia Logue, Marlene Kingham, Mary Hamilton
The administrator of the Diocese of Derry has been appointed as coadjutor bishop to the Archdiocese of Armagh, working under Cardinal Sean Brady. The announment from the Vatican means that Monsignor Eamon Martin is likely to be the cardinal's successor. Monsignor Martin has effectively been the leader of the Catholic Church in the Derry Diocese since Bishop Hegarty announced his resignation as bishop in 2011. Congratulating Monsignor Martin on his appointment, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness wish Monsignor Martin well in what would be challenging times ahead for the Church in Ireland.
“I have known Monsignor Eamon Martin for many years. He is a progressive thinker and a man who has demonstrated an ability to connect with ordinary Catholics. “This move provides an opportunity for renewal with the Irish Catholic Church so badly damaged by the handling of the criminal abuse of children. There will be an expectation that in the time ahead Monsignor Martin will take over from Cardinal Brady as Archbishop of Armagh. “The next few years will be a crucial time for the Catholic Church in Ireland and I wish Monsignor Martin well in his new appointment and in meeting the many challenges that he will face in the years ahead.”
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Bloody Sunday events announced The programme of events surrounding the annual Bloody Sunday commemorative weekend has been announced. The weekend of events will include lectures, discussion groups, a quiz, the anniversary Mass, and will culminate with the annual Bloody Sunday lecture. Giving the lecture at the annual Bloody Sunday memorial lecture will be delivered by leading Professor of History and Director of the European Centre for Palestine studies, Professor Ilan Pappe. Past speakers of the lecture include leading civil rights barrister Michael Mansfield. Mansfield represented a number of the families during the
Saville inquiry. The series of commemorative events will begin on Thursday with the launch of the book, ‘Free Derry: Protest and Resistance’, at the Museum of Free Derry at 1pm. A panel discussion entitled, ‘No Overarching Conspiracy?’ will be discussing the findings of the de Silva Review into the murder of Pat Finucane, will take place on Saturday at 7.30pm. This will be the first public discussion involving members of the Finucane family since the Review was published. John Finucane will be joined by Andree Murphy of Relatives for Justice, Professor Bill Rolston of the Transitional Justice Institute and Paul O’Connor of the
Pat Finucane Centre. A prayer service and a wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Bloody Sunday memorial, Rossville Street on Sunday at 11am. The Bloody Sunday Memorial Shield Quiz will be held in the Celtic Bar on Tuesday January 29 at 10pm. Team’s of five with a ten pounds entry fee. A minutes silence at the Bloody Sunday memorial on Wednesday January 30 will be followed by mass in St Mary’s Creggan at 7.30pm. However, the relatives of the other Bloody Sunday victims who support the annual march continuing have organised a second series of memorial discussions. The discussions will take place in Pilot’s
Row Community Centre, Saturday January 26. The first discussion, which begins at 2pm, centres on the subject of cover-up’s, especially with regards to Bloody Sunday, the Hillsborough disaster and clerical abuse in the Catholic Church. Speakers will include Kate Nash, whose brother was shot dead on Bloody Sunday and Jenny Hicks, who lost two daughters in the Hillsborough disaster. The second discussion begins at 4pm with the theme of impunity for powerful organisations. Speakers include Liam Wray, John Finucane and human rights campaigner Gareth Pierce.
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MLA hits out at PSNI Magee bosses keen on over flag protesters Foyle College site
By RORY MOONEY
The PSNI’s handling of the flag protests in Derry has come under scrutiny. Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney has said that it is “not good enough” that the PSNI continue to allow illegal Unionist protests to disrupt parts of the Waterside at night time. The Foyle MLA said: “Prior to Christmas the Chief Constable Matt Baggott outlined what was legal and what was illegal during these protests. There are now stories emerging on daily basis of people in Derry being intimidated at road blocks in the Waterside area by masked men. This is simply not good enough. “People going to Altnagelvin Hospital,
the Airport or just going about their business in the Waterside should not have to do so in the fear of being stopped, harassed and intimidated by masked men. If people are acting in an illegal manner they should be arrested and charged and brought before the courts. “This situation needs to be brought to an end. These are not peaceful protests, they are illegal blockades and the PSNI need to step up to the mark and do their job.” The calls from Mr McCartney follow loyalist flag protests in the Waterside over recent weeks, including a protest outside the newly opened Sinn Fein European constituency office in the Waterside’s,
Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney Spencer Road. Meanwhile it has been revealed that a flag protest will be held in
Ebrington Square this Sunday at the same time of the annual Bloody Sunday march.
Foyle College has been earmarked as the University of Ulster’s preferred site of expansion rather than sites in the city centre. At a special meeting of Derry City Council’s Regional Services committee last Thursday, the universities vice-chancellor Richard Barnett told councillors that Magee have first refusal on the lands at the Foyle College lands, after paying a deposit. Professor Barnett also confirmed that, 3,473 full-time and 993 part-time students were currently enrolled at the Magee campus and is a rise of almost 25% since the 2008/09 academic year. Professor Barnett said that the university wanted to increase the number of full-time students by 1,000 over the next few years. “I have no plans and I have not expanded student numbers at any other campus. “That we stay the case until we get nearer to the size of campus that we want to have.” Professor Barnett said. Professor Barnett also ex-
plained to Councillors that he would be willing to enter into a partnership with Derry City Council to advance the Magee expansion plans. Magee Provost Professor Deirdre Heenan told councillors that the university was committed to Derry and that all extra student places allocated by universities Minister Steven Farry would be going to Magee. Professor Heenan also revealed that Magee was the safest of all of the university’s campuses.
DUP councillor Gary Middleton said that Derry should be thankful for what is already at the Magee, including 100 computer sciences places currently at the campus. However, Cllr Middleton said that it was, “important to look at other options for locations”, when considering expansion of the current Magee campus. Sinn Fein Councillor Mickey Cooper expressed his disappointment at the removal of the Irish history course at Magee.
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‘Best thing I’ve done since leaving The House’ – Big Brother’s Conor on Foyle Dental Spa Six months on from his successful stint in one of the most famous houses on the planet, former Big Brother star Conor McIntyre talks to the City Herald editor Rory Mooney, about life after Big Brother. Since leaving Big Brother £50,000 richer, following his decision to take half the £100, 000 prize money, Derry’s Conor McIntyre has never looked back. In what has been a life changing experience for the Hatmore man, this windfall provided Conor with a chance to fulfill a lifelong ambition of having his teeth reconstructed. The Foyle Dental Spa in Queen Street Derry offers a variety of unique and specialised treatments which enable their clients new and existing to achieve such results. “I couldn’t be happier with how my teeth have turned out. It really transforms your whole image”. Conor explained how his con-
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fidence.” Since leaving the Big Brother House, Conor is back living in Derry and has since returned to his job as a personal trainer at The City Hotel, however Connor is also pursuing a career in Dj’ing and is looking forward to a hectic yet exciting schedule travelling the country and making guest appearances. Leaving the house fifty thousand pounds richer was the culmination of a long, emotional and at times controversial Big Brother journey. “I’m so glad that I was myself the whole way throughout the show. The way that the show’s edited is crazy and you can never be certain of what will be shown”. As much as being on the show was at times tough and Connor had no idea of what was going on in the outside world, it is an experience he will never regret. Despite the hefty travel commitments Conor admits that
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er in Guildhall Square, it’s been brilliant. “I’ll be honest I cried because all these people I didn’t even know, took the time to vote for me and say all these nice things like, I’ve Derry proud,
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Call for sports award nominees Parents, clubs, teams and schools in the North West are reminded that the closing date for receipt of nominations for the 2012 Hughes Insurance Derry District Sports Council Awards is Friday, January 25, at 12.00 noon. To date there has been a slow return of completed forms but it is hoped that with the start of a New Year, people will remember the efforts of the sporting community over the past year and take the time to put pen to paper. The Mayor, Councillor Kevin Campbell said the awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge the role
played by local sports people in the area and I would encourage as many people as possible to submit their nominations. “The sports awards are for all sports, all ages and talents and caters for coaches, team managers, physios and administrators and is a great way to encourage and inspire local talent in various sports.” Brian McDowell, Head of Sales and Marketing at Hughes Insurance commented: “It is so important to celebrate and encourage local sport and local talent. In the aftermath of the Olympics it is vital we maintain our enthusiasm for sport at
the grass roots to help nurture the young stars of the future. This is a great year for Derry, with the City of Culture in full swing and what looks to be the biggest Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup ever enroute – making it crucial to recognise and reward worthy local teams and individuals for their continued contribution to community sport. As title sponsors of this year’s Derry District Sports Council Awards we would urge you to get nominating.” This year’s event is sponsored for the second year by Hughes Insurance and the award ceremony will be held in the City Hotel on
Friday 15th February starting at 7.30 pm. Nomination forms are available from the local leisure centres and Derry City Council’s Development Department or can be downloaded online atwww.derrycity.gov. uk/sportsawards. Nomination forms can be obtained from Karen Dillon, Derry City Council Development Office (Tel 71365151 ext 6940) , from local Leisure Centres or they can be downloaded online at www. d e r r y c i t y. g o v. u k / sportsawards and all completed forms must be returned by the above closing date.
Shocking levels of Derry businesses in arrears Over 300 Derry businesses owe more than £10,000 in rate arrears, it has been revealed. The shocking statistics were revealed following an assembly question to the Finance Minister. SDLP MLA Colum Eastwood asked the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson
to detail “how many businesses in the Foyle constituency have rates arrears over £10,000”. The Minster replied: “As at 30th November 2012, rates of over £10,000 remain unpaid for 331 Non-Domestic properties in the Derry District Council Area.”
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Lough Foyle and the River Foyle provide important wetland habitat for significant numbers of lapwing and curlew, which are classified as ‘threatened species’. These species have declined dramatically in recent years. If you have seen these birds in the Foyle area, either bring these records to the event, or report them to your local biodiversity officer.’ Karen Healy, Bay Road Park Steering Group’s Chairperson, outlined, ‘Bay Road Park Local Na-
ture Reserve provides a fantastic location in the city, to view our local overwintering bird populations, in particular, Cormorant, Redshank, Black headed gull, Common gull and Common tern.’ Gareth Bareham, RSPB’s Lough Foyle & Beg Project Officer, added, “We will be providing a guided walk along the shores
of Bay Road Park, to observe the wonderful wildlife of the area. We will highlight the importance of the Foyle for wintering bird populations and key species such as lapwing and curlew.’ For further details contact Christine Doherty on 02871 365151 or email christine.doherty@ derrycity.gov.uk.
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Derry could benefit from single tourism site Calls have been made for the establishment of a single website for promotion of tourism across Ireland. Foyle MLA Maeve McLaughlin said that as City of Culture Derry would benefit greatly from the establishment of a single tourism site. “The separate promotion of tourism on this island by agencies North and South is failing to reach the full potential of the tourist product available if the confusion of having to visit two separate websites were removed. “A single website to allow potential visitors to Ireland plan and book a trip encompassing the whole island, without the need to visit two separate portals would, I have no doubt help address the falling numbers of tourists visiting the North. It would be of particular benefit for Derry during our City of Culture year.”
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Derry charities receive lotto funding windfall A project to reduce the isolation of deaf older people in the North West has been awarded a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund. The Foyle Sign Language Centre is one of three organisations providing support for older people in the North West that have been awarded grants totalling nearly £447,000 from the Big Lottery Fund’s ‘Reaching Out: Connecting Older People’ programme. The language centre, based in the Embassy Building on the Strand Road in Derry City, has been awarded £191,304 to reduce the isolation of deaf older people in the Derry, Strabane and Limavady areas by running training and ac-
tivities to help them become more independent, improve their confidence, get them involved in their communities and make them aware of the support that’s available. As well as running sign language courses for the older people involved, the project will train a sign language interpreter to provide counselling support and they are also planning to hold social events and activities including a luncheon club and arts and crafts. The project will also run ‘Preparing for Retirement’ workshops, where older people can get information and advice on areas like finances, winter fuel pricing, pensions and benefits, and they will hold deaf aware-
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of species such as butterflies, bats and birds. “The project will give older people, most of whom will have been referred from local care homes, folds and community groups, the opportunity to develop new skills, while increasing their confidence and self esteem and helping them to get outside, enjoy nature and become more socially, physically and mentally active,” said environmental officer Karen Healy. “After each workshop there will be activity like a meal out or a coffee morning, or an activity like arts and crafts or angling. This will keep their interest going, and will provide opportunities for them to socialise and further reduce their isolation.”
“And we’ll also have an intergenerational element of the project which will see young people recruited from local schools to build friendships with the older people involved and assist with activities such as tree planting, community clean-ups and bingo.” Waterside Women’s Centre has also been awarded £199,855 to run a range of activities to reduce the social isolation and improve the health, confidence and self esteem of isolated older people in the local area. The project will involve older women who currently attend the centre, men and women living in Foyle Fold and Daleview House residential homes, and others living in the community who are isolated and lonely.
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of years ago. He left in 2001 to establish his own practice McKeone claim goes to their insurance theand accident on to your if months of yourago. injuries. In the event and Co asked me joinphone him a few I had always company. necessary to confirm your claim is and putdecided in through wondered what itjust would be like to run mythat owna practice 2. Call the police. Nowadays an someone insuranceelse company they are to riseinstructions. to the challenge. Having worked for for so many the police tend not to turn up 3. You have a duty to inform entitled to ask for your medical affordyour me appealed to me. company at every road traffic incident. own insurance notes and records to ascertain Generally if they hear there are if you have been involved in a if you did attend to seek medino injuries the practise seems road traffic accident whether cal help after the accident and What is your own background? to be that they do not attend. it has been your fault or not. what you told the doctor when However every accident is difpeople notI to in- with you Brendan got thereKearney in termsand of your SinceSome qualifying as choose a solicitor worked Co and wastheir a partner there for almost years. I and was educated ferent. The police generally form own insurance com- 20 injuries how the at accident Thornhill Queens Belfast. The work will use their discretion as to panyCollege if theyand think that University there happened etc.type Weof can then arI did was mainly family law and litigation, but I have considerable whether or not there is a need will be no possibility of a claim range for you to be medically experience in many other aspects of the law having worked in a very for them to attend at the scene. going inpractice againstfor them. At the by aasConsultant busy general so long. Cormacexamined has 10 years a sole prac-for If they do attend then they may endduring of thewhich day that a Medical titioner, time isheentirely has established a solidLegal clientReport base. which record details of the parties at your own decision but most is sent off to the insurance Whatinsurers are therequire main services that the business offers the area? that time including insurance to be informed company. Theininsurers are also details. In the event that the of all accidents whether you entitled to have you medically Cormac and I offer a truly fully comprehensive legal service for police do not attend it is exareWe theboth liable party or not. examined should they choose clients. have skills in different aspects of the law which tremely important for you to If you have been involved in to do so it does not always hapcomplement each otherobtain information from the a road traffic accident we can pen that they do. If you attend Family/Matrimonial Law Personal Injuryan claims other driver or as much infororganise assessor to assess physiotherapy after an acciConveyancing/Private client workplease retain any receipts mation from the other driver as your car if you do not commercial wish to dent Wills/Probate possible. Frequently drivers do proceed with repairs through etc that you have and reports Estate Management/Trusts not have insurance details with your own insurance company can be obtained by physiotherEmployment Law them but name and address, andLaw also organise a hire car for apists if you attend them on a Criminal registration number, make you. private basis. In thePERSONAL present climate do you view quality of serviceEXCESS as essential? and model of the ca are usuINJURIES INSURANCE ally good starting point. Even If you have sustained injuries If you are fully comprehensive Quality of service is quintessential to running a successful business if they refuse to hand over their an accident it isofadvisable the insurance may clients have an exin anyinclimate not to talk the current climate. Ultimately, name and address you can still to have them recorded either cess on your policy. Obtain the are free to decide who they wish to represent them and are entitled make a note of the registration the GP or the local hospital. excess receipt from to theby highest standards of service possible which is what wethe aimrepairer to provide. the end of the day there better forcan be number, you could even take It isAt always better if there is anis noof youradvertisement vehicle and this a photograph at the scene of objective independent note included in your claim.
your business than a client who feels that you have done your best for them in the circumstances of their particular case. What are the main challenges for your business and how do you overcome them? is a challenge, however hard work and a conscientious approach combined with self belief goes a long way to help to overcome the challenges that we all face. This combined venture is in its infancy and it is about establishing McKeone McGilloway as a practice with a reputation for reliability and excellent quality of service. A bit of luck helps too - then again you generate your own luck- isn’t that what they say? What are the chief qualities that customers are looking for in a legal business at the minute? To arrange an appointment contact the office
onas02871 265566 or ehas mail My experience to date a solicitor in Derry taught me that if a client feels thatcormac@mckeonemcgilloway.com you have a sincere interest in the best possible outcome for them in their case, you treat them with respect and are or carmel@mckeonemcgilloway.com straightforward and direct in your dealings with them and provide them with value for money then they will be content with the service. In matrimonial cases, I truly believe that the ability to listen and LOSS OF EARNINGS between what you are paid and process what you are hearing in a sympathetic and humane way is You are entitled to claim loss of what you and would normally vital. Dealing with their business expeditiously without delayearn is earnings a result of being off could be claimed also. also clearly as fundamental. work pursuant to an accident. Finally in the event that your What advice would youyou givework to people looking to set upagainst in theirthe Depending on where claim is successful own business? your employer may continue to other side you do not have any payregards you throughout your pe- opening legal costs to pay. I would say With to anyone considering a business riod of absence. If this applies follow your instinct. If your gut feeling is to take the leap go for it to you pleasethere check the If reasons you have arisunless of course are with very obvious whyany youqueries shouldn’t. Having said that usually there ising a will is aplease way! Clearly, employers whether orwhere not there out there of this contact a degree of caution should exercised in terms of not beingofentirely is a duty upon you as be part of Carmel McGilloway McKereckless. Another thing to remember is that very often opportunities your contract of employment to one McGilloway Solicitors in life appear when we need them to, not necessarily when we want recoup any wages paid to you of as1 completely Carlisle Terrace, Derry them to - so never reject an opportunity out of hand whilstsome you were off as a result of BT48 6JX. integrity Telephone number without consideration. Be honest and have in your dealings with others where possible, keep265566. things simple. an accident causedand, by someone 02871 Fax number else. If you are not paid fully 02871 265533. Email carmwhen off work any difference el@mckeonemcgilloway.com.
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Burns Night celebrations set for City Of Culture
New website for Derry and Raphoe diocese A new look website for the Derry and Raphoe diocese has been launched in the city recently. BBC Radio Foyle broadcaster, Mark Patterson, kindly helped Bishop Ken Good to declare the new site, www.derryandraphoe.org, live. Thanking Mark for attending the launch Bishop Good said: “I have known Mark for many years, since my days as a Rector in Lurgan and I am grateful to him for giving of his time for this”. The Derry and Raphoe website has undergone significant developments in recent years. The new-look site is not only a source for practical information about Derry and Raphoe, it also aims to keep parishio-
ners abreast of news and developments in the diocese. It was only back in 1997 that the first Church of Ireland parish website was launched in Castleknock Parish, Dublin. In launching the new website Bishop Good said, “Churches are like any other organisation. They need to keep abreast of the latest platforms to get across their message. The message that St Columba carried lives on and is still as relevant as ever – it’s just that the tools for communicating have changed ever so slightly!” The new diocesan website is just one part of Derry and Raphoe’s developing online presence. People can also follow it on Facebook and Twitter.
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The Ulster Orchestra presents ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ on Saturday January 26 at the Millennium Forum. Robert Burns comes to Derry with a number of special events to celebrate the life of the renowned Scottish poet. Traditionally, though, Burns Nights are held around January 25 to celebrate his birthday instead. Burns Nights date back to the end of the 18th Century when they were first held in Ayrshire in Scotland by the poet’s friends on the anniversary of his death on July 21. There are traditional Burns Nights complete with haggis, neeps and tatties at Cultúrlann Ui Chanain and Lisneal College, Derry City Council is hosting a lunchtime Burns event ‘Not So Serious Burns’, while the Ulster Orchestra is performing ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ at the Millennium Forum. Culture Company Chief Executive Shona McCarthy said: “Burns aficionados are going to be spoilt for choice this year and it’s wonderful to see so many different events taking place to celebrate his life. “These Burns Night celebrations recognise a key element
of Derry/Londonderry’s cultural heritage. “Robert Burns is an iconic figure to millions around the world and the Culture Company is delighted to be involved in celebrating his life and works.” Mayor Cllr Kevin Campbell said it was important to mark the celebrations in order to sustain the rich heritage and tradition of Ulster Scots: “Burns Night is celebrated every year and Derry City Council is delighted to be a part of the celebrations to provide the platform where all community groups from across the city can come together for an afternoon event and remember the remarkable work of the renowned poet, and celebrate the culture of Ulster Scots at a community level.” Lisneal College is hosting its second Burns Night celebrations to honour the Scottish poet on January 25. The school has decided to make it an annual event after the success of the inaugural evening of music, dance and song held there last year.
“Burns Night is celebrated every year and Derry City Council is delighted to be a part of the celebrations to provide the platform where all community groups from across the city can come together for an afternoon event and remember the remarkable work of the renowned poet, and celebrate the culture of Ulster Scots at a community level.” Mayor Cllr Kevin Campbell
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Lisneal College teacher Darren Gibson says he was inspired to bring Burns Night to Derry/Londonderry as, although the poet’s birthday was widely celebrated in other parts of Northern Ireland, the tradition was not so strong in the North West. “Around the Newtownards area, where I am from originally, Burns Night is a very popular community event, but it was not one that was quite so well known or celebrated in this part of the world,” he explained. “And there was a brilliant response to our first Burns Night last year, so we wanted to repeat it. Judging by the take up of tickets so far, we will have no problem filling the hall this year again.” The evening will begin with the traditional ‘piping in’ of the haggis and as well as the traditional Burn Night supper of haggis, neeps and tatties, there will be traditional Highland dance, pipe bands singing by teachers and pupils from the school followed by a Ceilidh.
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Dancers from the Tiny Feet Dance School and the Shelly Anne Campbell Dance School will be performing while after 10pm music will be provided by the Alastair Scott Ceilidh Band. Tickets cost £14.50 and are onsale form the school office on 02871 348888. The evening at Lisneal College is one of a number of events celebrating Burns. Cultúrlann Ui Chanain is hosting its own Burns Dinner on January 25, with John Kennedy and Berry Harrigan. Tickets to the event, which begins at 7.30pm, cost £10. The Ulster Orchestra presents ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ on Saturday January 26 at the Millennium Forum. It’s a traditional evening of music and spectacle featuring acclaimed Scottish folk singer Karen Matheson. Tickets cost from £11.50 to 19.50 and concessions are available. Derry City Council’s Community Relations Service is hosting a free lunchtime event on January 25 entitled ‘Not So Serious Burns’. It’s an entertaining showcase of Ulster Scots culture through dance, music and poetry to commemorate Burns’ life. Anyone interested can register for the event before Friday 18 January by contacting Laura Gibson on 02871 365151 ext 8221 or emailing laura.gibson@derrycitygov.uk.
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City centre business closures on the rise The number of city centre businesses being forced to close in the past few weeks has rose drastically. HMV in the Richmond Centre is the latest in a worryingly long line of businesses facing closure in the city. Staff at the HMV store in the Richmond Centre are among 4,000 people employed by the firm, who last announced last week that they are in administration. A number of other city centre businesses have closed their doors following the Christmas rush, include Snappy snaps, Bureau Clothing and digital photography high street chain Jessops in Foyleside have all closed. Commenting on the recent closures of a number of city centre businesses, Sinn Fein MLA Maeve McLaughlin said that it is a very worrying time for all those working in the retail sector in Derry. “What the last few days have shown is that many of the big retail names on the high street or in our shopping centres are not immune in the current financial climate. The latest casualty being the Music
and DVD chain HMV, which is set to appoint an administrator.” Ms McLaughlin said that the local economy will feel the “knock on effect”, with the closure of these businesses. “January is a very difficult
month for many businesses that rely on their sales from the Christmas period to keep going in the first quarter of the New Year. Many of these well-known high street names have provided good employment over the years and
provided part- time work particularly for students which helped them with their finances enabling them to complete their studies. “We also have to remember these closures will have a knock on effect for the
shopping centres that will lose the rent and local councils who will lose the rates money. I will repeat what I said at the weekend that it’s very important whatever happens that all worker rights and entitlements are honoured.”
Craigbrack Primary School receive a wealth of Wildlife Resources Pupils at Craigbrack Primary School’s After School club will benefit from £1,000 of resources to assist with natural heritage study as they have just signed up as a Faughan Valley Wildlife Club with the Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership. The equipment will include microscopes, pond nets, binoculars and bug viewers and will be used by the club to study wildlife around the area. The club and their volunteer leaders will also be able to access free trees and training from the Partnership to help them take action for the landscape of the Faughan Valley. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the children attending this after school’s club to have access to top of the range equipment which will enhance their enjoyment of studying wildlife in their local area. The Faughan Valley Wildlife Club is a fantastic initiative that engages with our
young people to bring them outside and take a closer look at our beautiful natural environment.” Mayor Kevin Campbell said. Dr Declan Lawlor, volunteer leader of the Craigbrack Primary School’s after school club said; “This is a great boost for our afterschool science club and will tie in well with the school curriculum. It is very exciting for the children to receive this equipment and it will encourage more interest in science from the pupils.” Mrs. Kirk, Principal of Craigbrack Primary School, said, “I am delighted that our pupils are able to participate in this exciting and very relevant initiative. I would like to thank Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership for the extremely generous provision of resources which will ensure the enjoyment of learning takes place where it should – in meaningful, interactive, real
life contexts.” Faughan Valley Wildlife Clubs are groups that meet at least once a month to study the biodiversity of their area, get closer to nature through outdoor activities and take action to improve their natural heritage by projects such as tree planting, clean ups, water quality monitoring. Groups from across the Faughan Valley also meet up for joint events and for leaders to share ideas and good practice. Annie Mullan, Community Engagement Officer with Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership is delighted with Craigbrack Wildlife Club joining the Partnership; “There will be continual support, advice and assistance with club activities. This is a great opportunity for children to take part in outdoor adventures and gain skills to become the ecologists of the future.”
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PSNI appeals Police in Derry are appealing for information following a creeper burglary in the Cashelmore Park area of the city. Between the evening of Saturday, January 12, and the early hours of Sunday, January 13, a number of items and a sum of money were taken from the house along with a black Volkswagon Golf. The car was found later abandoned and partially burned out on the morning of January 16 in the Eithne’s Park/Hawthorn Heights area. Police in Foyle are appealing for information following the report of an assault and criminal damage at a house in the Copperthorpe area of Derry on Sunday, January 13. It was reported at around 3.45am that three youths had attacked a house and a car in the area. Windows at the house were smashed and damage caused to the car. The resident of the house was also assaulted by the youths. The resident did not require hospital treatment. Two of the youths were wearing dark coloured hooded tops and the third was wearing a red hooded top. Police are treating this incident as a hate crime and would ask anyone with any information to contact them at Strand Road. Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at commercial premises in the Gortnaghey Road area of Dungiven. Some time between 11.30pm on Sunday, January 13 and Monday, January 14 the premises were entered and a sum of money was taken. A man was robbed in the Shipquay Place area of the city centre last Thursday (January 17). At around 10.40am, the man had an envelope containing a sum of money snatched from him by a man as he walked in the street. The man is described as being in his late teens/early twenties, was of slim build, with short dark brown hair. He was wearing navy coloured track suit bottoms with a logo on the right leg, a red hooded sweatshirt and white trainers. There were no reports of any injuries being sustained by the victim.
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Public asked for opinions on rail timetable One train at a time will be able to operate on the Derry to Coleraine railway track when it is set to re-open at the end of March, according to Translink. Passengers are being asked to take part in a consultation process to choose whether they want to have an early morning train arriving into the city during city of culture year at 8.25am. Translink is giving rail users two options in the consultation paper. The first is an all day hourly service from Belfast to Coleraine with a special Goldliner, busing commuters into the city for 8.45am. This will be complemented by a two hourly service (eight a day) between Derry and Belfast with the first of these trains into the Derry at 9.25am. Under this proposal the last departure from Derry to Belfast from Monday to Friday will be at 7.33pm. The alternative option is that the first train from Belfast could go straight through to Derry for 8.25am. On January 6, Translink launched a new enhanced rail timetable providing more seating capacity and an hourly timetable between Coleraine and Belfast. Launching the timetable consultation, Mal McGreevy, Translink General Manager – Rail Services, said: “In early 2015, Translink plans to extend the hourly rail
service through to Derry~Londonderry following the installation of new signalling and an additional passing loop on the track. This next phase of work will commence in 2014 after the City of Culture activities. “In the meantime, when the line reopens this Spring, it will only be possible to have one train in the Coleraine – Derry~Londonderry line section at any one time. “Therefore, we have developed the two best possible options for the line re-opening this Spring and now invite public feedback to help shape and finalise our plans. “Last year, we recorded the highest ever passenger numbers on local rail services with 10.7 million journeys made across the network – an increase of over 70% in the last decade. “This new timetable consultation is another important step to securing a bright future for rail travel in Northern Ireland and we hope our customers will take advantage of this opportunity to share their views,” said Mal. Both proposed options are outlined in Translink’s North West Timetable Consultation leaflet available from Coleraine and Derry bus and train stations or online. The deadline for public responses to the Timetable Consultation is February 1.
Entry for City of Culture Triathlon now open Local Olympian and member of the North West Triathlon Club, Aileen Reid.
More than 300 places are now available for the City of Culture Sprint. Anyone interested in taking part in the endurance event, on Sunday June 23, is urged to book early to avoid disappointed as the event has generated great interest around the country and beyond. North West Triathlon Club Secretary, Patrick McLaughlin, said: “Judging by the amount of enqui-
athlon Club, Aileen Reid, who launched the event, said the triathlon promises to be a brilliant showcase for Derry. “There’s no better place to have a triathlon than Derry with its three bridges. It’s very exciting for the North West triathlon club and the swimming club and for the City of Culture because it will showcase our city in the right way. It’s great that this is happening now and
ries we’ve had, we’d advise people to get in early to secure their places in this exciting event.” Just like the Walled City Marathon, the City of Culture Sprint on June 23 looks set to be very popular with athletes from far and wide, as well as local triathletes and a large number of first timers, planning to take part. Local Olympian and member of the North West Tri-
we can have a proper triathlon back in the Foyle.” Welcoming the event, which marks the 30th anniversary of NWTC, Mayor Cllr Kevin Campbell said he was proud that Derry will host such a “prestigious event” during its Culture year. On Sunday, 23 June, Derry’s public can take in all the excitement and drama that is triathlon racing, with a 750m swim along the
Foyle, a 20km cycle around the city two road bridges and a 5km run from the city centre, across Peace Bridge and towards Ebrington square, with an exciting finish along the quay. Up to 500 competitors from across Ireland and the UK are expected to take part. Registration is now open online at www.triathlonireland.com with an entry fee of 48 euro.
Taxi man fined for PSV and insurance forgery offences A Derry taxi driver was fined a total of £1,100 at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court on January 17. Mr Paul Concannon, (21), Melmore Gardens, Creggan, was fined £300 for using a forged letter issued by the Driver & Vehicle Agency which stated that his taxi had passed its statutory roadworthiness test and taxi licence
plates were pending issue. He was fined a further £200 for no insurance, £400 for using a forged Insurance Certificate, £100 for no PSV Vehicle Licence and £100 for no Taxi Driver’s Licence. Mr Concannon also had his driving licence endorsed with six penalty points. On January 15, Enforcement Officers from the
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Mr Concannon then produced an Insurance Certificate which was also confirmed as a forgery rendering the vehicle uninsured. A mechanical examination was also carried out and revealed that the vehicle’s steering was defective and three tyres were worn below the legal limit resulting in a prohibition notice being imposed.
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‘The real City of Culture’ – Greater As the year long celebrations of all things cultural in Derry commence, the city is in the spotlight more than ever. With the likes of the Royal Ballet, Turner Prize and more earmarked for the city, one local arts group has big plans for the next 12 months and beyond. Greater Shantallow Community Arts (GSCA) has been at the forefront, helping the people of the Greater Shantallow area to get involved in the arts for the past 13 years. Speaking to the ‘Herald’, GSCA director Oliver Green explained the grand and ambitious plans that GSCA have for the year ahead. “We have a full year’s worth of events,” Oliver explains. “We have some new and exciting projects and highlights and we’re really looking forward to the time ahead.” GSCA were at the fore during the initial bid process for the City of Culture title. “We have a wider connection as a community arts organisation. We’re the only one in the greater Shantallow area which has a population of about 40, 000 people, so we’re
unique in that way. “We’ve been going 13 years and we were part of the initial bid team. We have very clear aspirations of what we would like to see to come out of it for the community. “Along with the bid we as an organisation have pretty clear aims and objectives for the year ahead.” With clearly stated aims and objectives GSCA drew up a corporate plan in terms of community arts. “The corporate plan we drew up comes of the back of 13 years worth of experience. The plan itself lays out a well tested and structured programme of events for us to connect with the community. The GSCA’s corporate plan encompasses five different areas which include: dance, music, festival, digital arts and drama. However GSCA’s has two main stand-out projects, ‘Choices’ and ‘Extended Schools’. The Choices project aims to help youths in the Greater Shantallow area make better choices in their lives through a programme of direct issue based workshops, covering
a wide range of topics from suicide to alcohol and drug abuse. “We believe that community arts are about people and society, so we have socially minded projects,” Oliver said. “Choices is about giving young people the chance to make good choices in their lives and to avoid going down the wrong route later in life. “We also have the Extended Schools project which is an on-going project funded by the Western Education Library Board so that’s how we engage socially with the community. “And finally we have a festival programme which includes the Earhart festival, but we also have people enter into the Halloween carnival and the St Patricks Day parade as well but the main one this year is the Fleadh so we’re tying together all our different projects for the year.” As you walk around the GSCA office you instantly feel the excitement as the place is a hive of activity. From organising panto’s and classes at GSCA’s Studio 2 in Skeoge, Oliver also told the Herald of
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Shantallow Community Arts another project that GSCA is running along with the Culture Company called ‘Sounds of the City’. “Sounds of the City is where we take young bands,” Oliver explained. “And we help to develop them and give them a platform like the Earhart festival and other gigs in the town. “We teach them professional skills so they can make a living out of what they’re doing. We always work with professionals to help these young people find where the markets are and help steer them to make something of themselves.” With projects like Sounds of the City and Choices, GSCA has seen an influx of people coming through their doors. “City of Culture has certainly helped in terms of bringing more people in but it’s a balancing act because we’re always fighting for funding but we have successful in getting a fair number of projects through and we’re quite well equipped to cope with the rise in numbers.” Oliver admits that City of Culture is a great thing Derry but
as an organisation GSCA aim is to see a lasting legacy for the arts in the city. “For us as a community and not just an organisation our priority is to see a lasting legacy come out of city of culture in the delivery of a new fit for purpose arts and cultural facility in Ballyarnett Country Park. “We’ve been working in partnership with Derry City Council and have secured some monies to put new fencing around Ballyarnett for the first time and we see it as a good first start of regenerating the country park in itself and in terms of the cultural aspirations of this whole side of Derry.” The memory of Amelia Earhart will be forever etched in the minds of the people of the greater Shantallow area forever following her landing in Ballyarnett in 1932. In record of her achievement as the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic, the Earhart festival has become an annual must see event for the people of Derry. “We’re trying to build upon the legacy of Amelia Earhart,” Oliver said. “Things we try and do through the festival, like
the re-naming of May 21 as Amelia Earhart day and the Amelia Earhart awards and lectures. “We’re using this historical event as catalyst for change within the area like what they did the Titanic Centre in Belfast. We believe that it has the potential to do that but it has to be built from the ground up at grassroots level.” Oliver is hopeful that the economic benefits of Derry’s year as City of Culture will be felt by community arts groups such as GSCA. “We’re hoping that through all the different agencies have responsibilities to support organisations such as others and invest in the proper pathways and allow people to engage in the arts and to look to the creative industries as a potential future.” With a busy year ahead Oliver says that it is all systems go from now to showcase the talent that Derry has on offer. “We’ve a lot of hard work ahead of us but we’re really looking to it and to show what, not just the Greater Shantallow area, but what the arts in Derry have to offer.”
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Derry students pick MP signs Holocaust up science awards Memorial Day Book
Students from two Derry schools have picked up prestigious science awards in Dublin. The lucky winners of the BT Young Scientist of the Year Competition included Oakgrove students Megan Duffy and Zoe McGirr who picked up an award for a project on harvesting seeds in the developing world. Megan and Zoe also won second prize in the Junior Group category award. In what was a good day for Oakgrove Integrated College, scooping the Best Northern Ireland school Title. St Mary’s College won the Irish Medicine’s Board Special award for their ‘Medicinal Safety.’ They also received third prize in the Senior Individual award for their project, ‘The development of a handy indicator for determining the amount of active ingredients in simvas-
tatin, crestor and ramipril part III’ and third prize in the Junior Individual award for their project, ‘Investigating the fluoride content of shop bought drinks’. Thornhill and lumen Christi students were also ‘highly commended’ for their projects at the awards. The event, hosted at the RDS, brought together schools from all 32 counties of Ireland. Derry MLA Colum Eastwood and Sinn Fein councillor Colly Kelly congratulated the schools for their successes in Dublin. Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood said: “Great congratulations must go to the pupils and teachers of both these local schools. It is an achievement which can't be underestimated given the highly competitive field at the RDS. “The Young Scientist Competition is an event which gains in
profile each and every year. “Schools from throughout the country put huge effort into preparing and practising for this event. The achievement of our local schools, St Mary's and Oakgrove, is therefore all the more great'. “The schools and all the pupils involved should be justifiably proud of themselves.” Councillor Kelly said: “The Young Scientist Awards are held annually to acknowledge the work of schools and students through the medium of scientific endeavour. It's great news that St Marys College and Oakgrove Integrated College from Derry won a number of top awards at the event. “Competitions such as this offer children from Derry an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents and to demonstrate their creative and innovative skills in their subject areas.”
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan signed a Book of Commitment last week to pledge his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day (January 27) and honouring those who died during the Holocaust. In signing the Book of Commitment, Mr Durkan paid tribute to those who perished during the Holocaust and honoured the extraordinary Holocaust
survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people about what they endured, through the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Outreach programme. Mr Durkan, who joined students from Derry on a trip to Auchwitz-Birkenau in 2008, said: “As anti-Semitism, racism and prejudice are still present in society Holocaust Memorial Day gives
us the opportunity to reflect on the evil that was perpetrated during the Holocaust and pledge to create a brighter future. “It is an important opportunity to remember the victims not only of the Holocaust but subsequent genocides. I encourage everyone to mark the day and to join the fight against prejudice and intolerance.” Karen Pollock, Chief
Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said: “We are proud that Mark Durkan is supporting Holocaust Memorial Day this year. It is vitally important that we both remember and learn from the appalling events of the Holocaust – as well as ensuring that we continue to challenge all forms of hatred and bigotry.”
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Derry Down by hugh Gallagher
The Years
May McFetridge at Galliagh Festival.
Mayor Pat Ramsey and Chris Ramsey.
Martin McGuinness and RUC man at Fahan Street, Derry.
Maiden City Festival on Derry Walls.
Jean Kennedy Smith visit to Derry 1998.
John Hume.
Mayor’s Parade (Joe Millar).
Mark Patterson at the Junction, Bishop Street, Derry.
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What’s On? Practice Makes Perfect Presents: Funeral For A Friend
The Nerve Centre – January 24 www.nervecentre.org Practice Makes Perfect is back with Funeral for a Friend who are set to play the Nerve Centre on Thursday, January 24. Supporting them are Such Gold, Major League and more to be more announced. This is an all age’s show - Restricted Bar Tickets are now on sale at the Nerve Centre Box Office (02871260562), Ticketmaster and wegottickets.com. Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50 + BOOKING FEE Left to right - Amy Campbell, Carrie Coyle, Caroline Roddy, Caroline Doherty, Una Coyle
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Ulster Orchestra My Heart’s In the Highlands
Millennium Forum January 26 www.millenniumforum.co.uk This traditional evening of music and spectacle will feature the acclaimed Scottish folksinger Karen Matheson. Enjoy the spirit of Burns and his beloved homeland in one of the most anticipated dates in the Ulster-Scots calendar. Having honoured Scotland’s national Bard in Belfast, the celebrations continue at the Millennium Forum. Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £11.50, £14.50, £16.50, £19.50 concessions available. Boyle, Elaine Montieth, Irene McEleney, Aideen Donnelly, Deidre Orytena StarlightPerceptea Express Millennium Forum February 05-09 www.millenniumforum.co.uk One of the longest running musicals in British theatre history, Starlight Express opened at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre in March 1984, where it played to more than eight million people until its final performance in January 2002. Specially redesigned for a new generation of audiences by members of the original creative team, this brand new production is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Fusing state-of-the-art technology with an electrifying soundtrack and all-new dazzling sets and choreography this is a theatrical journey you will never forget. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale of love and hope in the face of adversity is the guaranteed trip of a lifetime; two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo-charged excitement. Time: Tues & Wed 8pm, Thurs & Fri 2.30pm & 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm. Martina McGowan, Angela Downey Tickets: Opening Night Offer & Thurs (2.30pm): £15.00, £26.50, £29.50 concessions available Wed (8pm) & Thurs (8pm): £18.50, £27.50, £31.00, £35.50 concessions available Fri/Sat: £20.50, £30.50, £33.50, £35.50, £38.50.
James D Huish and Leeann Olphert
Emma Jane McAllister, Pauline Leckey, Ann Gallagher, Claire Gallagher
Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order
Millennium Forum: February 10 www.millenniumforum.co.uk “Gagging Order” promises to be a hilarious night out...let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories & jokes. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home & come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself. NB Not suitable for under-16s. Time: 7pm & 10pm Tickets: £25.50 Patricia, Kate, Victoria, Brenda
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Positive living programmes on offer this month Leading local cancer charity Action Cancer is offering a series of Positive Living Programmes as an additional support tool for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. The charity’s two day programmes will use elements of life coaching, counselling and complementary therapy to assist those affected, and their families, to re-adjust to life with cancer, and equally importantly, life after cancer. The weekend workshop has been made available across Northern Ireland visiting Belfast, Portadown, Derry / Londonderry and Enniskillen. Karen Clarke, Positive Living Programme Officer for Action Cancer says: “Research has shown that a world of issues can arise following a cancer diagnosis such as financial
and emotional stress. To address this need, Action Cancer developed the Positive Living Programme which will provide tools and techniques to help alleviate such stress. “The programme aims to help clarify any goals participants have for the future and to better manage their emotional wellbeing. It will offer them a clearer sense of what they want for themselves and how they go about getting it. The programme is tailored to suit cancer patients, partners, family members and carers, so anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis is welcome to get in contact to book a place.” The first Positive Living Programme took place in January 2012 and was
extremely well received. Over 35 people took part in the workshops. An anonymous participant explains how she benefitted from the programme: “The two days were such a positive experience and didn’t focus on the cancer alone but on me as a person and I felt so energized! I can move on and rebuild in a positive way. Of course I will hit walls, but I feel that having goals will be of great assistance to me. And it’s great to know that a follow-up service will be provided – it’s so important for me to know that I am not alone.” In addition to the charity’s unique breast screening service (for women aged 40 – 59 and 70+) MOT health checks and health
promotion programmes, Action Cancer also offers a range of support services. These include counselling for children, young people and adults, Bach Flower Remedies, life coaching and a range of complementary therapies. Participants in the Positive Living Programmes will also be offered these support services. The programme will be held in the Everglades Hotel in Derry / Londonderry on January 26-27 (9.30am – 4.00pm). If you would like to book a place or find out more information contact Mary on 07813 044 178, email mmorrow@actioncancer.org or visit our website atwww.actioncancer.org.
R.E.A.C.H Across seeking youths for leadership training
Cross-community youth group R.E.A.C.H Across is currently recruiting Volunteer Leaders (20yrs +) and assistant Leaders (18yrs +) for its 2013 youth programme. Applications are welcome from throughout the western region of N. Ireland and Donegal and transport is provided to and from residentials and training courses. Applicants will be invited to attend an Information Evening in mid-January followed by a free Leaders training residential which will be held between February 2-3 2013. On completion of the training weekend, Leaders will be invited to supervise group members on out-
door activity residentials in March and April, training courses, weekly group meetings and international exchanges etc, depending on their availability. Training courses for Leaders include Basic First Aid, Community Relations, Child Protection, Outdoor Activities, Youth Leadership, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness, Art and Drama, Catering, Facilitation Skills, Counselling etc. Activities include paintballing, laser quest, gokarting, canoeing, day trips, abseiling, trampolining, horse-riding, cheerleading and adventure courses. Residential weekends are staged at centres in Tober-
more and Portrush. In 2013, R.E.A.C.H Across hope to organise International Youth Projects in Croatia and Bulgaria, as well as a youth exchange with a group from Liverpool. Volunteers may also represent R.E.A.C.H Across at international youth conferences throughout Europe. The principal aim of the project is to create crosscommunity contact between young people from the western part of N. Ireland (14-17yrs) and to provide new training and activity opportunities. There is no cost for the Volunteer residential and any follow-up training is also
free for Leaders. Applicants must be 18 yrs old by February 2nd 2013 and available for the residential weekend at the start of February. If you would like an application form or require further information please contact the Project Co-ordinator on 028 71 280048 or call into 12 The Diamond, L’Derry, (above HSBC Bank). Also, you can e-mail toreach_across@hotmail. com or download an application form from our website at www.reach-across. co.uk R.E.A.C.H Across would also welcome applications from former members or leaders.
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The Sheila McKechnie Foundation and North West Community Network are holding an ‘Introduction to Campaigning’ workshop in Derry/ Londonderry in February and would like to invite individuals, charities and community groups who want to learn how to campaign to influence change. The workshop will take place on Friday 15 February, 9.45am – 4.00pm, St. Columb’s Park House
Speakers include: Harmit Kambo, Learning and Development Manager, SMK (Facilitator); Councillor April Garfield-Kidd, Democratic Unionist Party; Maeve McLaughlin MLA, Sinn Féin; Mark Durkan MP, Social Democratic and Labour Party. To find out more and to download a registration form, visit w w w.smk.org.uk/campaignworkshops.
North West Fundraising Advice Clinics NICVA and North West Community Network are arranging funding advice session in on February 6 to offer charities and other not-for-profits advice on grant applications. Book a session now for one-to-one advice. Do you need help with making funding applications and fundraising or income generation in your not-for-profit organisation? NICVA and NWCN are now are arranging one-to-one ses-
sions with groups in the North West to help support and advise on applications to grant-makers and other fundraising issues. Fundraising Sessions will be taken by Neil Irwin and James Laverty of NICVA. Do you need to: - Find out why your funding applications fail or; - Get help completing an application form or; - Find funders who match your project? Sessions are available as
follows and will be allocated on a first-comefirst-served basis. Two sessions are available in each time slot: (1) 10:00am; (2) 11:00am; (3) 12:00noon; (4) 2:00pm; (5) 3:00pm; (6) 4:00pm Venue: Peace and Reconciliation Group – Bishop Street To book a session contact North West Community Network by email (preferred) or phone - neola@nwcn. org and 028 7127 9090.
Charity Awards 2013 – open for entries The Charity Awards 2013 are now open, helping to recognise and celebrate the inspirational work of UK charities and share best practice and learning across the sector. The Hallmarks of Excellence, which have been used to judge entries since the Awards
began in 2000, are now mainstream concepts for charities striving for excellence – leadership, people development, planning, innovation, enterprise, learning, impact measurement, effectiveness, accountability and sustainability.
Charities wishing to enter can do so at www. civilsociety.co.uk/charityawards. Entry is free and open to all charities of any size based anywhere in the UK. Deadline for entries is Friday 8 March 2013.
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Who’s Up the town?
NWRC HND art exhibition
Back row left to right: Collette Anderson, Michael Edgar, Conor Mullan, John McCarron, Josie Muldowney, Clara Boyle. Front Row left to right: Maggie McKeever (Curator), Angelina Chung, Lisa Lynch, Louise Concannon, Ann Donaghey, Amanda Shirlow, Genevieve Toner
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Martin McGuinness ( deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland )
Sons and Daughters reception at the waterfoot hotel: From left to right: Martin McGuinness (Deputy first minister for Northern Ireland), Mayor Kevin Campbell, Peter Johnston (Director of BBC NI)
Sons & Daughters Reception @ The Waterfoot Hotel
From left to right: Mayor Kevin Campbell, Shona McCarthy (Chief Executive of the Culture Company), Peter Johnston (Director of BBC NI), Martin McGuinness (Deputy first minister), Garvan O’ Doherty
Peter Johnston (Director of BBC NI)
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New NI back to work scheme not working, say people who actually work Northern Ireland tax payers are finally getting to see their hard earned tax pounds put to use, as thousands of people who get paid for not having a job, continue to go to work bringing down the local economy. Meanwhile, those who get paid to keep the economy running failed to turn up for work for the 18th day running. The controversial 'Our Time, Our Place' back-to-work scheme, which has been in operation now since 3rd December, requires loyalist dole claimants more used to waiting around for their
number to be called, to support to a new alternative approach of refusing to believe when your number is up. It remains unconfirmed if the huge salaries of workshy MLA's will be divided out amongst the protesters, who have been working tirelessly to reinstate fascism back into the halls of power in their absence. None of the politicians, not a single one of them, had anything to say on the matter, at all. Everyone remained unavailable for comment, indefinitely.
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As the contaminated burger scandal grips the country, Irish supermarket chain Dunnes has refused to give 100% guarantees that their own products do not contain horse meat. They have however given extremely favourable odds of 125/1.!
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2013 spring bridal gowns
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Wedding tips that every bride needs Every new bride needs all the help she can get on her big day, that’s why the City Herald is here to help with ten of the best tips that will make your wedding all the more special!
Confirm flowers, hair and make-up artists at least a month before your big day.
. Do not neglect your hands and feet es icur ped and es icur Frequent man are a must. Clean your engagement ring and any other jewellery you will be wearing.
d Delegate a trouble-shooter with goo to s skill al tion nisa people and orga oversee and deal with any unexpected hitches on the day (touch wood). You do not need the added stress.
Starting six months prior to your wedding day, have a facial once a month to ensure a radiant complexion.
prior to it leaving Check your wedding gown fits perfectly securely, zips on sewn is ing bead all the store. Ensure to hang you for ere work and, if needs be, somewh t away. nigh the ce dan o ree t are f your train so you your on try also Another pearl of wisdom is to to nd inte you nts rme erga und the gown with wear on your wedding day to ensure they fit perfectly under your dress.
n, take If you are wearing a strapless gow re befo rs hou e thre t leas at your bra off r the photographer’s arrival on you wedding day. Bra strap marks stay embedded in the skin for a long time and look unsightly in photographs.
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Be on time with real time Get ready for the biggest shake up in payroll history. Real Time Information (RTI) will be with us in April 2013 and you need to be ready. RTI is a fundamental change to the way in which organisations report payroll details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). As submissions are made each time employees are paid, HMRC will be able to keep up to date on tax, NI and student loan changes in ‘real time’ rather than reviewing this information annually when the year-end returns are made. The idea is that HMRC can contact employers regarding any changes to their employee’s mid-year
reducing the number of tax refunds and reclaims being processed in subsequent years. How does this help you the employer? The consensus of opinion is that RTI will create an administrative burden on business. Only time will tell? In the meantime you need to make sure you are ready. Processing procedures need to be considered in advance of the date to ensure the relevant deadlines are met .HMRC have confirmed that penalties will be applied for late or inaccurate returns, however inaccuracies on inyear returns (FPS) will be relaxed for 2012/13. You need to address the following questions well in
advance of the start date. Is your manual system adequate to cope with the new regime? Will you need to invest in new software or engage a payroll bureau? Will you need updates for your current software? Do you know what forms will be required under the new system? Do you hold sufficient information to process employee details? Do you check the eligibility of your employees to work in the UK? Have you reviewed the status of your self-employed and freelance workers? Information identified as crucial to the RTI system includes employee’s surname, forename, gender and date of birth. The ad-
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A Week in Winter
Author : Maeve Binchy Located in western Ireland on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stone House is run down and neglected. When Chicky Starr decides to buy the property and turn it into a hotel, the town thinks she’s gone crazy. The project brings unexpected peace and understanding to Chicky and her staff, and after months of tireless work, Stone House is ready for business. The first out-of-towners arrive with disappointment, disgrace, and doubt, but nearly all experience a catharsis on the cliffs and trails and in the gardens that can be found in the surrounding countryside. Written in a style similar to that in Whitethorn Woods, this title features Binchy’s unsurpassed storytelling as she weaves together the lives and experiences of her characters. Finished shortly before Binchy’s death in 2011, this final offering will please many of the author’s fans, but some may be disappointed that it isn’t on a par with her earlier works. While it may not be Binchy’s best, this tale of love, friendship, redemption, growing up, and moving on is a lovely swan song for the beloved author.
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Café Del Mondo head chef Steven Forbes serves up a treat for the readers of The Herald with some truly excellent cuisine. Spinach is great in curries, as this easy recipe shows which serves four and is ready in only 25 minutes.
INGREDIENTS: 125g basmati rice 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 skinless chicken breasts 600g tub fresh chicken mulligatawny soup 100g fresh baby spinach Cook the rice according to packet instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes each side to brown all over. Pour in the soup and bring back to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly and partially cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes - turning the chicken halfway - or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir the spinach into the sauce, until just wilted. Season, then spoon some rice into bowls, put the chicken on top, then spoon over the sauce. Serve with naan bread, if you like and enjoy this simple recipe!
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About Marble Hill natural skincare
This month I have decided to give some background information about my company Marble Hill so that legitimacy of future articles may be clearer for the readership.
Marble Hill - how did it start? My name is Maria McGee, I trained as a doctor in Manchester, I am married to an Orthopaedic Surgeon and began making soap as a hobby in 2002 following our move to Northern Ireland. I have always loved crafts of all descriptions and fragrant soaps were on my wish list every Christmas and birthday. My husband’s family have had a farm in North West Co. Donegal in the Irish Republic since the 1850’s and one of the wells on the farm was highly regarded for the purity of its water, which flows very clear and cold all year round. The water we drink every day from our taps is free from bacteria but of course it does contain chlorine, alum, oestrogens and often fluoride, whereas I now had crystal clear water flowing right in front of me. I have always enjoyed crafting and having such a resource on my doorstep made soapmaking a no-brainer. Initially I made fragranced soaps often with goat’s milk blended with the
spring water and essential oils (I have always used only natural oils and plant derivatives, such as seaweed, to make my soaps) but soon found that by choosing the oils carefully I could make soaps which were beneficial for the skin of the people who used them. My research into soap-making and conversations with other soapmakers had opened my eyes to a whole range of natural oils and options, many of which I had never heard of before. Neem oil for example has been used in India for centuries to ease dry skin conditions and allergies, in Africa shea butter is used on the skin of new born babies and to keep skin supple and conditioned all year round, while jojoba oil (strictly speaking a wax, whose composition is identical with our own skin oils) is a staple in the South West of the USA. I found that by blending these and other additional oils selected for their particular unique qualities with our spring water I could make soaps such as our Neem oil soap which helps keep skin moisturised,supple and conditioned using only pure and natural plant oils. This has been a revelation to people who found that shower gels and liquid washes based on detergents such as sodium
laureth sulphate and sodium lauryl sulphate were leaving their skin dry and itchy and often making them irritable and uncomfortable. I then went on and created a very luxurious bar initially for my sons we named ‘The Health Scrub Bar’ which contains antiseptic tea tree and other essential oils which allows them to shave, shower and wash in one. Because of the blend of essential oils The Health Scrub Bar contains it is very popular with people with Acne, Dandruff, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and even Athlete’s Foot. Men going on holiday love it as they only have to bring one skincare product and it doesn’t have to go in their toiletries bag since it isn’t a liquid. Many women use it because it is a very effective ‘Fake Tan Remover’. Naturally, having so many oils and plant butters in my workshop led me to experiment with them as creams and I was delighted with what I found. I was first encouraged to try pure shea butter having read about it and then tried it myself as a general moisturiser. Our shea butter, which we call Sheasalve, is prepared using a technique developed over a number of years which produces 100% natural organic shea butter without the grit-
tiness and hardness which is often a feature of ordinary shea butters. Sheasalve is an excellent nappy cream, ideal aftersun cream and is often used to help heal minor cuts and soothe minor burns. It is this healing property which makes it so popular with people who use it to help condition and enhance their tattoos. Dermatologists also recommend Shea Butter. Using shea butter as a base I composed a foot cream containing vitamin E and Moroccan argan oil which I have trademarked and called PediSalve™ which is ideal for hard skin, brittle nails and cracked sore heels and is very effective in controlling Athletes Foot. PediSalve™ is recommended by chiropodists, podiatrists and reflexologists and has recently been recommended for diabetics as a maintenance cream by local diabetes specialists. My husband’s skin was becoming very dry and covered with patchy areas of dermatitis as a result of the scrubbing-up he has to do in the operating theatre and he asked me if I could come up with something to help: SurgiSalve™ was the result, a blend of Shea butter, Vitamin E and jojoba wax which mimics the oils washed out by
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Dr Maria McGee MB ChB is a medical doctor and Natural Skin Care expert. She founded Marble Hill to produce her own range of Natural Skin Care products to offer a natural alternative to commercial cosmetics. Marble Hill manufactures their natural skin care range at Unit 35 Northwest Business Complex Skeoge Industrial Estate right here in Derry and their products can be bought online at www.marblehillonline.co.uk. Locally Marble Hill products are stocked by Belmont Pharmacy on the Culmore Rd, Whitehouse Pharmacy, Buncrana Road, The Healthy Way in Shipquay Place, Carlisle Road Foot Clinic and Brookmount Pharmacy in Omagh For more information visit the website
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What’s On? Practice Makes Perfect Presents: Funeral For A Friend
The Nerve Centre – January 24 www.nervecentre.org Practice Makes Perfect is back with Funeral for a Friend who are set to play the Nerve Centre on Thursday, January 24. Supporting them are Such Gold, Major League and more to be more announced. This is an all age’s show - Restricted Bar Tickets are now on sale at the Nerve Centre Box Office (02871260562), Ticketmaster and wegottickets.com. Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50 + BOOKING FEE
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Ulster Orchestra My Heart’s In the Highlands
Millennium Forum January 26 www.millenniumforum.co.uk This traditional evening of music and spectacle will feature the acclaimed Scottish folk-singer Karen Matheson. Enjoy the spirit of Burns and his beloved homeland in one of the most anticipated dates in the Ulster-Scots calendar. Having honoured Scotland’s national Bard in Belfast, the celebrations continue at the Millennium Forum. Time: 8:00pm Tickets: £11.50, £14.50, £16.50, £19.50 concessions available.
Starlight Express
Millennium Forum February 05-09 www.millenniumforum.co.uk One of the longest running musicals in British theatre history, Starlight Express opened at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre in March 1984, where it played to more than eight million people until its final performance in January 2002. Specially redesigned for a new generation of audiences by members of the original creative team, this brand new production is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Fusing state-of-the-art technology with an electrifying soundtrack and all-new dazzling sets and choreography this is a theatrical journey you will never forget. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale of love and hope in the face of adversity is the guaranteed trip of a lifetime; two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo-charged excitement. Time: Tues & Wed 8pm, Thurs & Fri 2.30pm & 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm. Tickets: Opening Night Offer & Thurs (2.30pm): £15.00, £26.50, £29.50 concessions available Wed (8pm) & Thurs (8pm): £18.50, £27.50, £31.00, £35.50 concessions available Fri/Sat: £20.50, £30.50, £33.50, £35.50, £38.50.
Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order
Millennium Forum: February 10 www.millenniumforum.co.uk “Gagging Order” promises to be a hilarious night out...let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories & jokes. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency & moral compass at home & come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself. NB Not suitable for under-16s. Time: 7pm & 10pm Tickets: £25.50
As the fastest show on earth stops at The Forum! STARLIGHT EXPRESS
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Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history, as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a new production set to take the UK by electrifying storm. Starlight Express will put on its skates and race
to the Millennium Forum for a week long run from Tuesday Feb 05 2013 for its only Irish dates on the new tour. Starlight Express opened to packed houses at
the Apollo Victoria in London’s West End in 1984 where it ran for over 7000 performances. It is one of the most successful musicals ever with the German production still running in Bochum after 25 years. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in
the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime – with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy, daredevil stunts and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, extraordinary roller-choreography and some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits. Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote Starlight Express originally for his own children. His extensive credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Cats. He pioneered television casting for musical theatre with the Emmy Award-winning BBC series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? His awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two International Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical The-
atre and the Kennedy Center Honor. He currently owns seven London theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and the London Palladium. Internationally renowned choreographer and popular television judge Arlene Phillips is back on board as Director and Choreographer. Arlene choreographed the original West End production and directed and choreographed several subsequent productions of the show. Her extensive credits also include The Wizard of Oz, Saturday Night Fever, The Sound of Music, Grease, We Will Rock You and Jesus Christ Superstar. Getting their skates back on for the UK Tour will be Mykal Rand, who joined the cast of Starlight Express in 1987 and has since performed in over six different productions of the show spanning an incredible eighteen years. As well as playing the role of Electra, Mykal is also Associate Director/Choreographer and Resident Director for the tour. Joining him on stage will be Kristofer Harding as Rusty (Starlight
Review: Jimmy Carr-Gagging Order Jimmy Carr has developed a reputation for being one of the country’s most witty, controversial and dangerous comedians, and his new stand-up show Gagging Order, has cemented his reputation further. The 40 year-old comedian may have made the headlines for all the wrong reasons last year with his tax affairs but even that flaw could be forgiven and forgotten following a show that created an atmosphere and enjoyment traditionally expected from his perfor-
mance. While the show was not as consistently hilarious as previous shows - I feel his telling jokes and rapier wit are his finest shows to date - still focus on a considerable amount of diverse subjects that the easily offended would have most been most likely to have steered well clear from. The subjects Carr used his politically incorrect and razor-sharp mind to skewer ranged from David Cameron to Jimmy Saville, the Paralympics to the Rooney’s and Alan
Carr, to even his own tax affairs. The latter, a source of ammunitition for heckler’s who dare to raise the subject, fall victim to Carr’s genius yet unprintable put-downs. The show is not without fault though, with a section involving Carr bringing two audience members onstage to help act out a script for a ‘TV pilot’ which fell into realms of tediousness and dragging on to the point where Carr’s following routine of a variety of sensitive one-liners in the form of
a PowerPoint presentation only served as compensation for the prior segment. Overall, while I felt it wasn't the best Jimmy Carr show, the comedian still delivered enough laughs and expected intelligence to warrant a welcome return. Jimmy Carr performs ‘Gagging Order’ in the Millennium Forum, February 10.
Express 2007 UK Tour), Jamie Capewell as Greaseball (Starlight Express; West End, UK Tour & Buchum) Lothair Eaton as Poppa (Starlight Express Las Vegas, Bochum and New Zealand totaling over 2,500 performances to date), Amanda Coutts as Pearl (Starlight Express, Bochum) and Ruthie Stephens as Dinah (Starlight Express UK Tour 2004 – 2008). The cast for Starlight Express also includes Kelsie Cobban, Camilla Hardy, Robert Nurse, Lex Milczarek, Glenn Robb, Stuart Armfield, Gavin Ashbarry, James Marshall, Nick Bower, Kris Manuel, Andy Barke, Tristan Adams, Matt King, Adam Illsley, Lisa Dahmane, Louise Lenihan, Sarah Riches, Aaron Piper, Darryl Paul Saunders, Tony Andrade, Kerry Stammers and Samantha Foker. Buckle up; the race is truly back on! STARLIGHT EXPRESS stops at the Millennium Forum from Tues 5th to Sat 9th February 2013. Tickets are now available from the Box Office. Telephone 71 264455 or visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk for bookings.
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Dedication To Dentistry Dr Dan Mc Kenna is a Specialist on the GDC list for Oral Surgery and has a dedicated focus on Implants, Crown and Bridge work. Dan studied for his Dental Degree at Trinity College Dublin and Queens University Belfast. After qualifying as a Dentist he stayed on at the School of Dentistry for another 3 years treating patients during the 1970’s
for Oral Surgery in the Royal Hospital, City Hospital, Mater Hospital, Throne Hospital the Musgrave Park hospital and Musgrave and Clark Clinic. In this early years Dan was awarded the Elmwood Prize, the Ash Prize, the Marshall Swann medal and the Prize in Children’s Dentistry for his Examination performances. Developing Dentistry
Having gained his BDS in 1972 Dr Mc Kenna went on to complete his post-graduate training at the Royal Hospital where he helped set up an I.V Sedation Clinic for nervous patients and a Precision Attachment Clinic, then later worked as an associate/assistant in Carrickfergus, Derry and Strabane. In the late 1970’s Dan opened his own surgery in Clarendon
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gaining six more degrees and several honours in Dentistry and becoming a Specialist in Oral Surgery with the General Dental Council. He also acted as Examiner in FDS for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and as Examiner in Royal College of surgeons England. Dan was involved with the ADI (Association of Dental Implantology) in helping develop an online Teaching Programme called Ark which helps teach Bone Grafting Procedures. Dan also ran a year Implant Course for 5 years at his own clinic and in Belfast and taught with Stuart Orton Jones (Tatum Institute) for 3 years in Harpole. In Lille University France, Dan was awarded an Honorary Diploma in Anatomy and the Certificate of Advanced Bone Augmentation from the Royal College of Surgeons England. In Dublin Dan gained the MGDS degree, in Leeds the MFGDP and the Royal College of surgeons England FFGDP, and the Diploma in Implantology, and back to Queens University to gain a Masters in Philosophy in the use of ozone with Dental Implants with Professor Lynch. He has written several published papers on this subject and won first prize in Geriatric Oral Research in USA. Past, Present, Future Looking back on his Career of over 40 years the Post Gradu-
ate Courses leading to additional qualifications were definitely key moments in his career as was acting as Tutor of Implantology in the Royal College of Surgeons in England. Dan has done Theatre operations for Bone Grafting and Implant work in the Princess Grace Hospital London with Harley street Specialist Dr Ashok Sethi and Walpole Specialist Mr Eddie Scher, Ramus Frame Implants in St Matthews hospital Northampton with Professor Tatum, Implants and Bone grafting in Ballykelly Hospital with Mr Ryan (MaxFac Surgeon) and Ramus Frame Implants in the Route Hospital Ballymoney. Presently Dan is working in his new clinic at Culmore Point Road opened in 2006 and in co-operation with Warwick University as a Visiting Academic helping postgraduate students gaining their degree in Implantology. Dan also helps train Dental nurses from Strabane and Letterkenny technical collages. Dan continues to carry out all aspects of Normal General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Implants and Laser Treatments. He has his team of Hygienists to look after and help prevent gum and tooth disease. In the next few years Dan hopes to write a text book on Aspects of Implant Dentistry.
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City of Derry continue winning ways City of Derry – 38 Queen’s University – 17
Following their epic second half fight-back to defeat Banbridge, City of Derry have continued with winning ways last weekend with an impressive win over Queens University at Judges Road. Mark Nicholl’s men have turned a corner with impressive back to back wins in recent weeks, following a disappointing run of losing six matches on the spin. The Judges Road men blitzed Queen’s on Saturday, which earned them a badly needed six try bonus point. City of Derry produced some exciting attacking rugby which seen them dominate the match from the start. Having most of the possession in the early stages of the match, Derry were unable to hammer home their advantage allowing Queen’s to punish the home side were a Ritchie McMaster converted a clever Chris Calvin try. Despite the early setback, Derry forced their way back into the match with a superb try when Jack Caithness found David Houston, for an easy try that was converted by full-back Peter Henderson. Derry could have hammered home their advantage when Henderson failed to convert a penalty. However, Derry finally made the break through when they were awarded a penalty try after the Queen’s side collapsed the scrum four times just metres away from the Queen’s lines. Henderson duly converted in front
of the posts with Derry leading 14-7. Just before the stoke of half time Queen’s fought their way back into contention after they managed to peg Derry back, with four points separating the sides following a McMaster penalty. After a balanced first half Derry raced out the blocks in the second half, with a sterling performance. Simon Louge touched down for Derry’s third try of the match following some good play from Richard Baird who found Jack Caithness who passed to Louge who finished for the home side. Derry’s bonus point was secured following a decent left to right move which resulted in Queens’ Tom Patton crossing the line for an unconverted try. The home side continued to dominate the rest of the second half when Queen’s crossed their own line yet again for another unconverted try. Queen’s rallied for a brief spell when Justin Rae touched down for the visitors which was, duly converted by McMaster. City of Derry finished off the contest in ruthless fashion after Peter Henderson’s kick was chased down for Richard McCarter to touch down for an impressive try which was converted by the reliable Henderson for an impressive 38-17 victory. This latest performance from City of Derry now moves the Waterside men into seventh place in AIL 2A table.
City of Derry:
Steven Ferguson, Sam McAuley, Sam Duffy, David Houston, Brian Prue, Stephen Corr, Tom Patton, Richard Baird, Jack Caithness, Richard McCarter, David Graham, David Funston, Chris Barber, Simon Logue, Peter Henderson. Replacements David Ferguson, Paul McFeely, David Witherow, Bob McKillop.
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North West Saturday Morning League Premier The Rathmor Motors Pre MOT Centre Springtown North West Saturday Morning League returned to action after the Christmas break. On Boxing Day the Gilfillan Cup was won by Phoenix Swifts who were forced to come from behind to beat Brandywell Celtic but on their return to league action they suffered a defeat as Creggan Swifts became the first team to beat Phoenix in the league this season. Westbank United though still lead the way at the top of the table as they are two points clear of Phoenix Swifts who sit now in second place with the same amount of games played. Clifton Villa occupy third place just three points behind the leaders and Brandywell Celtic sit in fourth place just four points of the pace. There then is a gap between fourth and fifth place and that fifth placed side is the much improved Creggan Swifts who are six points behind the fourth placed side and they have a lot of work to do between now and the end of the season if they are to have a chance of playing Champions League football next season. Du Pont sit next in the league table as they are among the sides that are sitting in the bottom five places at present and they are four points clear of Foyle Harps who are fourth from the bottom. The bottom three clubs are Clooney, Rosemount and Drumahoe and it looks like these three sides will be fighting to stay in the top flight next season although Drumahoe look to be doomed at this stage as they have yet to collect a point in eight
games played so far this season and it is hard to see where their first win will come from.
Championship In the Championship Benbradagh Colts lead the way following their fantastic win in Lettershandoney on Saturday past and they sit one point clear of Strabane Athletic although Benbradagh have played two games less. Tamnaherin Celtic sit in third place and they are four points behind Benbradagh but they do have a game in hand and it looks like it will be Tamnaherin and Benbradagh who will be fighting it out for the title. Sion Swifts and Newton Heath come next and they sit on the same number of points and it would be hard to see them make an impact on the top three teams at this stage of the season. The bottom three clubs in this division are Olympic FC formerly Northside Stars, Gransha Institute and Foyle Athletic and it looks like Foyle will drop through the trapdoor at the end of the season while any of the four clubs above them could follow them down in to the First Division.
1st Division In the First Division Art Deco lead the way and they are four points clear of Collon Celtic who sit in joint second place alongside Tristar and any one of these three clubs could be promoted this season but one thing is for sure the winner of the title here will most definitely come from these three
sides.HML come next and they have improved significantly this season and they yet could still get involved in the promotion race but they would need the clubs above them to slip up. Hatmore Harps and Greysteel come next in the table and it is hard to see them get involved in the race for promotion this season but they sit comfortably above Oakleaf Celtic, Oxford United, Culmore and Collegians. This Saturday First Division side Greysteel Celtic take on Premier Division side Clooney in the cup and the pedigree of the Premiership side should see them through this tie. Creggan Swifts travel to Strabane where they face Sion Swifts and the vastly improve Creggan should take the scalp of the First Division outfit with considerable ease. In the Premier Division. Du Pont look to be on course for a win as they welcome the bottom club Drumahoe to Campsie. In the Championship the leaders Benbradagh Colts should be too strong for bottom club Foyle Athletic at Lisnagelvin and Olympic will need to be switched on if they are to take anything from their game with Tamnaherin Celtic in St Columbs Park. In the First Division Collon Celtic should be too strong for Culmore when they meet at Leafair and HML face a tough test as they take on the leaders Art Deco at Prehen. Hatmore Harps could take all three points when they take on Oakleaf Celtic also at Prehen and in the final game due to be played this weekend Tristar could be the days top scorers as they face Collegians in the Brandywell Showground’s.
Blue Riband Cup Greysteel Celtic v Clooney (Vale Centre) Sion Swifts v Creggan Swifts (Strabane)
Premier Division Du Pont v Drumahoe (Du Pont)
Championship Benbradagh Colts v Foyle Athletic (Lisnagelvin No 3) Olympic FC v Tamnaherin Celtic (St Columbs No 3)
First Division Collon Celtic v Culmore (Leafair) HML v Art Deco (Prehen No 1) Hatmore Harps v Oakleaf Celtic (Prehen No 6) Tristar v Collegians (Showground's)
Saturday 2nd February 2013; Premier Division Clifton Villa v Rosemount (Lisnagelvin No 3); Clooney v Westbank United (St Columbs Stadium); Drumahoe v Phoenix (YMCA); Du Pont v Creggan Swifts (Du Pont);
Championship Olympic FC v Gransha Institute (Prehen No 1); Sion Swifts v Strabane Athletic (Strabane); Tamnaherin Celtic v Newton Heath (Lettershandoney);
First Division Greysteel Celtic v Collon Celtic (Vale Centre); Oxford United v Tristar (Thornhill); Culmore v Collegians (Culmore); Oakleaf Celtic v HML (Leafair);
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Young players wanted for DCFC trials
Derry City are holding an open trial for players to represent the club in conjunction with the Derry & District Youth Football Association in the under 14 section of The National League for the 2013/2014 season. The trial will be held at Magee playing fields this Sunday from 2pm until 4pm. All players born between January 1 and December 31 2000 are eligible to attend. Players should bring boots, shinpads and a training kit. The players selected to represent the Candy Stripes will have the added advantage of also being eligible to play in the D&D and represent the city in the prestigious Foyle Cup competition. Commenting on this development to enable young players
IFA launch new project in city today
to represent the Brandywell out-fit, Derry City manager Declan Devine said: “This is a great opportunity for young local players to represent the club in The National League against many Irish league youth teams and take the first step on the path towards professional football and could well result in these players going on to emulate the achievements of Paddy McCourt, Danny Lafferty, James McClean, Stephen McLaughlin or Caoimhin Bonnar who have recently gone across the channel to join top class clubs.” Information for open trials for Under 12, 13 and 15 age groups will follow in the coming weeks.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill is in Derry today to help launch the IFA’s new ‘Football for All’ project, ‘Looking Back to Move Forward’. The project aims to use football as a hook to develop good relations and bring communities together. The launch will take place at the Playhouse at 4pm today (Wednesday 23). International Manager O’Neill will be supporting the launch along with IFA President Jim Shaw and Chief Executive Patrick Nelson. Many of the groups who will be involved in the delivery of the project itself will also be in attendance. Local pupils from St Cecilias will also be performing a topical drama piece to kick-off proceedings for this exciting new project.
For further information please contact Raymond Soal (0772) 031 4587.
North West Junior League Despite last weekend’s bad weather a number of matches went ahead in the Junior North West league.
Matt Morrison Cup Matches to be played on Saturday, February 2 – 1.30pm Kick-Off
Ardmore v Garvagh Caw v City Colts Coleraine Cruesaders/Maghera v Ballykelly Utd Dromore/ Foyle Wanderers v Limavady RFC Eglinton v Claudy Rovers Kilrea v Liverpool Supporters Club Newbuildings v BBOB Strabane Athletic v Magherafelt Reds
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill
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