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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR This has been an extremely busy few months for us at In-touch as we have planned, designed and built our new Digital Interactive edition. It is called In-touch Interactive and is now available for download from the App Store. It is an exciting new product for a Northern Ireland wide audience and we hope it will be a huge success. We would appreciate if you would download it to your iPad and let us know your thoughts on it. Having said all of the above we are looking forward to a break for a few weeks over the summer as i’m sure you are too. This leads nicely to this edition which is full of ideas for summer whether you’re doing a bit of DIY around home or planning a few days away around our beautiful ‘wee’ country. August is also GCSE and A Level results time and there is some helpful information on apprenticeships and how to get started on a chosen career path on page 6. Check out our fun 5-day driving itinerary on pages 22&23 which will take you around many of NI’s favourite ‘must visit’ locations. If you get a chance to put your feet up along the way, we also recommend a few good books on page 20. From all of us at In-touch, we wish you a restful and enjoyable summer and remember, it’s not all about where you are going this summer, but who you are enjoying it with.
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CONTENTS: 10.
HITTING
The Right Note The benefits of singing for people with Parkinson’s have been well documented and the recently setup Parkinson’s UK Choir is open to all those living with Parkinson’s, carers and families.
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THE SIMPLEST
Things In Life are Free How true, how deceptively true. You don’t need an expensive Jaguar, nor have you any real need for a twentystorey, seven floor, double-winged country pile.; you just need children.
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Champion Local Heroes The Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards attract nominations from all over the provence and local lady Jean Daly from Doagh was one of the finalists in the Overcoming Adversity category. The overall winner was 11 year old Jay Beatty.
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Your Car Online Selling your car? Choosing to go privately can be a stressful and often a long process whereas selling through a dealer may be quicker but you won’t make anything like you had hoped for.
COMMUNITY to ensure that training is always relevant and tailored to the needs of the industry sector. Apprenticeships are available in a variety of different vocational areas, such as Engineering. To view the full list of frameworks available check out the Apprenticeships website at: nidirect.gov.uk/skills
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The ApprenticeshipNI programme offers apprenticeships at Level 2 and/or Level 3 in a diverse range of work areas. If you are interested and meet the entry requirements, which differ depending on your apprenticeship, you will firstly need to find an employer to take you on as an apprentice. How it works You must be employed on a permanent contract with a Northern Ireland based company to work a minimum of 21 hours which includes time for ‘off-the-job’ training i.e. time spent with a Training Supplier.
As an apprentice, you can expect to be treated as any other employee and receive quality training in your workplace and also while on your ‘off-the-job’ training.
Qualifications.
As an apprentice, you can expect to be treated as any other employee and receive quality training in your workplace and also while on your ‘off-thejob’ training. You will work/train alongside experienced staff to achieve your Vocational
Apprenticeships usually take between two to four years to complete depending on the level of study. A Personal Training Plan is discussed and agreed between you, your employer and a partnered Training Supplier at the beginning of your apprenticeship. There are around 100 different apprenticeships to choose from and each has a structure (or framework as it is known) to follow. These are designed by Sector Skills Councils and Industry Representative Bodies
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Those who are just leaving school and are unable to secure the employment required to qualify for an Apprenticeship, perhaps due to lack of experience or qualifications, can complete the Training for Success (TfS) programme. TfS students undertake similar training whilst gaining experience in a work placement and upon successful completion may be better placed to gain employment and progress onto the ApprenticeshipNI program. For a full list of Training Suppliers offering Training for Success and ApprenticeshipNI training visit nidirect.gov.uk/skills. Under both programmes Specialist Support Services can be made available to apprentices requiring additional support, for example to those with a disability or with personal, social and/or learning needs. Lee Harrison - Apprenticeship: Engineering Lee has been undertaking training with a local training supplier. He joined the supplier as a school leaver: completed Training for Success and a level 2 Apprenticeship. He is now nearing completion of a Level 3 Apprenticeship funded by the Department for Employment and Learning and has aspirations to further his career eventually gaining employment in the North Sea on oil rigs. “I joined Larne Skills Development through the Training for Success programme when I left school as I had an interest in welding. They found me a placement with a company called Pollock Lifts based in Carrickfergus who helped me to gain experience in Engineering. I am now employed full-time and halfway through a Level 3 Apprentice programme. I really enjoy the work and love learning new things to help me in my career. I would recommend this type of training to anyone who has an interest in Engineering. It is very fulfilling and satisfying to gain recognition, and qualifications, doing something I thoroughly enjoy.” For more information visit: Visit nidirect.gov.uk/skills Telephone helpline: 0300 200 7876 (Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm), Textphone: 0800 328 0824 (For use by deaf people or those with communication difficulties) Email: apprenticeships@delni.gov.uk
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Museum at The Mill & Flax Gallery Exhibitions Above: Sara Maconkey Ploughed Fields - Parkgate
Building Legacies Wednesday 1 July – Wednesday 29 July The Architectural Heritage of Charles Lanyon in Mid Antrim Sir Charles Lanyon’s Legacy within the architectural environment in Mid Antrim is significant and will be brought to light through this exhibition. The accompanying resource leaflet encourages you to visit the Lanyon sites in Mid Antrim to explore your own built heritage.
Habitat Wednesday 1 July – Wednesday 29 July This exhibition by Sara Maconkey celebrates the landscapes we inhabit. It will be displayed in the Flax Gallery lobby, the perfect backdrop for Sara’s colourful selection of floral pasture studies, agricultural landscapes and seascapes of the North Coast.
‘Aadita’ (from the beginning)
Above: ‘The Sanskriti heritage project based on the heritage of the South Asian community and its interaction with N. Ireland
Looking ahead ….
Merville Newtownabbey Photographic Club Annual Exhibition
Saturday 1 August – Saturday 22 August
Thursday 27 August – Saturday 26 September
Sanskriti is an exciting heritage project based on the heritage of the South Asian community and its interaction and experience with that of Northern Ireland investigating themes of migration, impact of the textile industry, and the rites of passage. Sanskriti is an ArtsEkta project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and The Rayne Foundation.
Hugo Smith 1 October – 31 October
Loose Thread Quilters 5 November – 28 November
Museum at The Mill | Flax Gallery Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, BT36 5QA
028 9034 0129
museums@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
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Museum and Flax Gallery Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday 10am – 5pm | Thursday 10am – 9pm | Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 11am – 4pm | Closed Sunday General admission is free.
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Summer Youth Zone at the Valley Leisure Centre REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY – no entry without either online registration at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/youthzone or by completing registration form overleaf and bringing it along on your 1st night
5 Saturday nights from Saturday 18 July to Saturday 15 August
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COMMUNITY singing for people with Parkinson’s have been well documented and it is open to all those living with Parkinson’s, carers and families; no previous singing experience is necessary. “We want it to be a fun, social experience which will also give therapeutic benefits to people with Parkinson’s through breathing techniques and voice strengthening,” explained Nicola Moore, NI Country Director with Parkinson’s UK.
Hitting The Right Note for Parkinson’s Above: Members of Parkinsons Choir with Conductor Johnny McGeown and Rebecca, Speech and Language Therapist.
Every Hour someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s and there are over 3,600 people in Northern Ireland living with the condition. Jennifer Spence from Belfast is a volunteer with the recently set up Parkinson’s UK choir. “Unfortunately I’m tone deaf and can’t sing a note, so I volunteer with the choir and help out in any way I can, from administration to refreshments!
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“My husband, David, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in October 2009 and we have been involved in various activities organised by Parkinson’s UK ever since. We heard about the choir and thought it was a good idea. Dave sang in a choir many years ago and enjoys music, so we came to find out what would be involved. He has been enjoying it and I can justify my presence by helping as a volunteer.
“Everyone who comes to the choir seems There is a lot of research to really enjoy it. The singing sounds really suggesting that singing can good. They have fun and enjoy a laugh and have similar effects to more the exercises help in traditional voice treatment. several ways. Some members have said that they feel their voices are stronger. If you like music or even just want to socialise with other people in a similar situation you should give it a try.”
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Choir rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoons, initially for a 12 week period, at the Agape Centre in Belfast. The benefits of
Choir Director, Jonny McGeown, explains why he got involved with Parkinson’s UK and the choir; “Since becoming freelance three years ago, after a lifetime of teaching music in a post-primary school, I have had the privilege of getting involved in different community music activities - the invitation to be involved in this choir was a chance to combine musical skills with an opportunity to serve people for whom music might have some challenges. “My musical life has been varied, playing violin and singing, both as a choir member and professionally as a solo entertainer. I have trained choirs throughout my working life, both as a school teacher and also as codirector of the Lisburn Community Choir. But in the last three years I have worked on some projects with Bev McGeown at Open Arts - in community music workshops, and on their magnificent Javanese gamelan - and have found it very fulfilling to give back to others some of the experience I have gained. When asked how the experience has been so far Jonny said: “People have been lovely, and have responded well to my efforts to encourage the development of their voices. There is a clear sense of community beginning to grow amongst the members, and it good to know that they include me in that.” Rebecca Carey is a local speech and language therapist who got involved with the choir after hearing about it through a friend at work. “I thought it sounded innovative and exciting. It’s something new and I was keen to become involved and see how it develops. There is a lot of recent research suggesting that the physical act of singing can have similar effects to more traditional voice treatment, which aims to increase vocal loudness, intonation and voice quality. Singing also helps promote facial, throat and chest mobility, respiratory control and improved posture, all of which impact positively on speech.” If you’d like to get involved with the choir or to volunteer with Parkinson’s UK please call 028 9092 3370 or email northernireland@ parkinsons.org.uk
FINANCE could lead to a substantial tax bill for your estate. If you have business or farming assets it is essential that professional advice is taken and that these are dealt with in the most tax efficient manner. Inheritance tax is an extremely complex subject and if you have a potentially large estate professional advice should be taken from a Solicitor and preferably a specialist tax adviser. It is also important to review your will on a regular basis particularly if there are major changes in your family circumstances or indeed change to tax legislation.
Why Make A Will ? A will is a way of ensuring that your specific wishes will be adhered to after your death. A person who dies without having previously made a will dies “intestate” which means the estate will pass by virtue of the laws of intestacy to individuals who you may not have intended to benefit. There may also be inheritance tax implications if a will is not made which
If you wish to make a will it would be suggested that you do the following: • Write down a list of your assets and liabilities including any joint assets so that your Solicitor can have a rough estimation of the value of your estate. • Write down the full names and addresses of the people you would like to deal with your estate in the event of your death. These people are called executors. Ideally these should be family or friends or professional advisers and it is possible to appoint more than one executor. It is recommended in a trust situation where properties are to be held for the benefit of minors until they obtain the age of majority that you have at least two executors in your will. • Make a note of how you wish to divide up your estate with consideration to making proper provision for your dependants. To make an appointment to see a Solicitor at JW McNinch & Son please telephone:
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FAMILY LIFE while Kate tucked into a messy, chocolately something-or-other. As we made our way towards the door, she let go my hand and bustled off on her own. “Now, now,” said granda sternly, “come on back here.” No response. Plan B, I decided. “Who wants a kiss and a hug, hmm?” I offered. You can imagine my horror as the elderly lady coming out of the bookshop gave me the dirtiest look, jaw falling open, eyes burning through me..... Ally is slightly different. She’s three, Kate’s cousin. An earnest little thing, a chatterbox, always something to tell you with such intense brown eyes.
The Simplest Things in Life are Free
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“It’s great,” I told her. “We’ll see the parrots.” “I don’t like parrots granda,” came the response, “they frighten me.” “Oh no,” I coaxed, “they’re lovely; all colours, blue, red, green, and they jump up and down.”
How true, how deceptively true. You don’t need an expensive Jaguar, nor have you any real need for a twenty-storey, seven floor, double-winged country pile.
“Yes,” she whimpered, “but they’ve got swords.” And started to cry.
Gold dripping off your neck or unnaturally weighing down your wrist, no. Polished teeth, whiter than Simon Cowell’s and only marginally duller than wet-look, high-gloss footwear? Nope.
To top it all, when granda was showing off how friendly the parrots/pirates were, one of the blighters sank its beak into his left thumb, then clung on for dear life. Granda was exceptionally well-behaved and unbelievably polite and understanding. (Maybe I should have agreed with Ally’s earlier views on the parrots/pirates!)
Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Christian Louboutin – pah, they’re just names. Suspend your desires for a few moments, reel back your wish for the nicer things, look for that which is simple beyond belief.
This is the fun and pleasure all around us. If you’re seeing the grandchildren over the next wee while, good for you. Have fun and enjoy their madness!
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Granda thought she’d love to go to a pet shop. She hadn’t been to one before.
Grandchildren! Don’t have any? I smile to myself, your time will come. Mine did! And for those already in the club, you’ll surely smile with recognition at some of the fun and magic associated with ..... your children’s children!
Last week in a town not too far from here, I met my daughter Jade and her daughter Kate. At two, Kate is still very much mum-reliant, always checking to see if mum is about, what mum might be saying, who she might be chatting to. And it came as something of a surprise when her tiny fingers pressed into mine and she said, “shop, granda, books granda”. For she knows the bookshop with the marvellous kids’ collection of books and farmyard toys is just next door to the cafe where her mum and I were having a coffee
Parrots. Pirates. Confusion abounded!
And then there’s Paul. Impish, loveable ..... determined! Likes to do things – his way! He enjoyed the evening we spent on the beach last summer. A seriously warm day, a glorious, balmy evening. He roared when I suggested we paddle. Wouldn’t take his shorts off. Wouldn’t take his tee-shirt off. No way were his sandals coming off. Until granda paddled. Off came the sandals, shorts and tee. Large, hideous nappy on public display. But he wouldn’t change into swimming shorts. Six seconds after testing the water, he ran out screaming. Pulled on his tee shirt, his shorts, his sandals. And promptly dashed straight back in fully clothed. And stayed that way for the next thirty to forty minutes, splashing, squealing, running and jumping. A super evening, heading home drenched but in high spirits. He did it – his way! This is the fun and pleasure all around us. If you’re seeing the grandchildren over the next wee while, good for you. Have fun and enjoy their madness! And as I said earlier, if you haven’t reached this age/stage yet – don’t worry – your time will come! By Luke North
FAMILY LIFE hands. Unfortunately, from near and far, unscrupulous predators are waiting, watching, stalking where they get a chance. And the easiest chance is with he or she who is online most often, most regularly – children. With highly sophisticated, hand-held mobile platforms a child, sitting beside you on the same sofa, can be in close contact with heaven knows who. So how do we protect them from those whose intention is not friendly? To be honest, it’s hard to know where to start, and this article is certainly NOT an authoritative guide. It is intended as a starting point, but you must be prepared to make a start towards maintaining the safety of that child, whether nephew, niece, your own child or whatever.
e-Safety, A Starting Point For Us All.....
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Summer holidays are upon us once again, and whether you’ve children, grandchildren or nephews and nieces to entertain, one thing is certain - they’ll know more about the internet than you or I could ever hope to. And that’s because they’ve age and time on their side – they’re young enough to comfortably take in much more quickly than their elders and they’re more inclined to spend hours stuck at computers, laptops, Kindles, iPads, iPhones, Android phones, tablets, the X Box..........
The best, and possibly most important thing to do, is to explain to the children that a very real danger is there, behind the screen.
As you can see - the list is almost endless.
And there’s our very first problem. With long school holidays ahead and no guarantee of fine weather to be out and about, the internet-ready tool is a cert. So let’s accept it straight away, you’ll see your charges with their fingers and faces on touch pads at almost any given moment. The recent, dreadful social media incident in Co Tyrone in June, should serve as a timely warning to everyone; not a reminder, a warning. For while the internet is a truly remarkable invention, in the few years that it has been in existence, it has evolved into a daily must-have, a source of all knowledge – but a demon in the wrong hands. And that doesn’t necessarily mean your young person’s
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Activate filters. Most providers will demonstrate if you’re unsure. BT, for example, provides free filters to block inappropriate content. Big mobile operators, like O2, provide similar. Don’t be afraid to ask – no – demand – that a shop where you buy a phone for a youngster sets this up for you. If you’re in doubt about laptops, tablets or the home computer, seek professional advice on how to block unsuitable material. And if you have to pay for that, it could be a small price in the grand scheme of things. Make sure your computer can not freely download. Make certain that a pop-up will ask for a password, or send a message to your email. Again, a professional will sort this for you. But the best, and possibly most important thing to do, is to carefully explain to the children that a very real danger is there, behind the screen. *They must NEVER give personal information about themselves to a stranger; not their age, not their town, not their school, not their friends *Photographs should NEVER be sent off to someone they do not personally know *Never accept social media ‘friends’ unless they know them *Don’t post anything online if you think it should be kept private. Once online, it is there, most likely, for ever *If someone has made you feel uncomfortable, tell someone you know and trust Talk to your children, or those you are looking after. Tell them of the risks. Encourage them to talk freely to you. The internet should be as safe as you – or they – make it. But they need guidance and help. And that’s where we come in.
By Luke North
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Playdays in the Causeway Coast and Glens
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School’s out for summer and now’s the time to plan a family trip full of fun, adventure and entertainment. The idyllic beaches, coastline and countryside of the Causeway Coast and Glens are the perfect location this summer to make treasured memories to last a lifetime! Whether you are looking for a short activity break or a relaxing week away, we’re certain that you will find everything you’re looking for in our coastal playground this summer.
The great outdoors is ready to be discovered in the Causeway Coast and Glens. The area features some of Northern’s Ireland’s most stunning scenery and attractions.
Hit the waves at our golden Blue Flag beaches – from Benone to Portrush, the Causeway Coast and Glens boasts some of the premier beaches in Ireland, with soft sands, dramatic dunes and spectacular views.
Pull on a wetsuit and have a go at surfing, coasteering or sea-kayaking with our local watersports schools, enjoy a stroll on our coastal paths such as the Causeway Coast Way, including the 6 mile Port Path and the new Whiterocks Coastal Path, or simply build a sandcastle and enjoy the view. Our beach management and environmental standards are next to none and safety comes first at all our locations with many patrolled by beach lifeguards. Why not explore the coastline from a different angle with a sea safari? The great outdoors is ready to be discovered in the Causeway Coast and Glens. The area
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features some of Northern’s Ireland’s most stunning scenery and attractions, including the spectacular Giant’s Causeway and interactive visitor centre, the exhilarating Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge and the haunting Dark Hedges. All the family will enjoy the fascinating heritage and legend which surrounds us here – take a tour of historic ruins, Dunluce Castle, or discover the striking folly, Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne. Kids will delight in visiting the oldest Mesolithic site in Ireland at Mountsandel or enjoy learning about our industrial roots at the Roe Valley Country Park. The area is filled with interactive heritage trails to explore – contact our Visitor Information Centre for a guided map. Sometimes it seems like it’s just one big playground in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Splash in our heated pools at Benone, take a ride on Damhead Minature Railway, visit the animals at Watertop Open Farm or enjoy the Causeway themed mini-golf in Ballycastle, the choice is limitless. Newly redeveloped Megaw Park in Ballymoney and the outdoor playground at the Arcadia in Portrush provide plenty to amuse the kids. They will be spoilt for choice when it comes to indoor attractions which are a-plenty in the Causeway Coast and Glens. From Barry’s Amusements and Waterworld to our numerous soft-play areas, younger children will have the time of their lives. For a more active summer activity, climb on your bike and follow country and cliff paths as you savour our spectacular landscape or try a more adventurous activity such as abseiling or hovercrafting at Carrowmena, Foyle Hovercraft or Ardclinis Activity Centres. Our summer events programme promises a bumper package of fun for all the family. Watch out for the following events in July: Celebration of Food Event, Limavady; Pirates off Portrush; Tall Ships off the North Coast; Benone Craft Fair; Festival Week on Rathlin; Heart of the Glens Festival; Co Londonderry Agricultural Show; Red Sails Festival, Portstewart; NI Dale Farm Milk Cup and August gets off to a flying start with the Kite Festival, Downhill followed by Marconi Day Festival, Ballycastle; Stendhal Festival of Art, near Limavady, North West Pipe Band Championship, Portrush; The Ould Lammas Fair, Ballycastle, Causeway Coast Mini Weekend, Portrush and the Drumaheglis Summer Festival, Ballymoney. Summer ends with two days of fast and furious air displays and entertainment at Air Waves Portrush on 5th and 6th September. For more information on these or any other events or facilities, check out our website www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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memories [plural noun] mem•or•ies remembering forever the perfect family day out, spent together on the beach at Cushendun, Northern Ireland.
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BOOK CORNER Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl No nursery rhyme is quite as it seems when Roald Dahl has re-written it. Hungry wolves would be advised to watch their step when Little Red Riding Hood is about - and as for Cinderella’s prince, well, let’s just hope he keeps his head... Revolting Rhymes was first published in 1982 and was the first of Roald’s collection of comic verse for children. With illustrations by Quentin Blake, Revolting Rhymes sees Roald take six well-known fairy stories and give them a wholly new set of Dahl-esque twists. Still much-loved over 30 years later, the phrase “revolting rhymes” even found itself into the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical.
Born Survivors By Wendy Holden The Nazis murdered their husbands but concentration camp prisoners Priska, Rachel, and Anka would not let evil take their unborn children too—a remarkable true story that will appeal to readers of The Lost and The Nazi Officer’s Wife, Born Survivors celebrates three mothers who defied death to give their children life. Eastern Europe, 1944: Three women believe they are pregnant, but are torn from their husbands before they can be certain. Rachel is sent to Auschwitz, unaware that her husband has been shot. Priska and her husband travel there together, but are immediately separated. Also at Auschwitz, Anka hopes in vain to be reunited with her husband. With the rest of their families gassed, these young wives are determined to hold on to all they have left—their lives,
and those of their unborn babies. Having concealed their condition from infamous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, they are forced to work and almost starved to death, living in daily fear of their pregnancies being detected by the SS. In April 1945, as the Allies close in, the inmates are sent to Mauthausen concentration camp on a hellish seventeen-day train journey. On the seventieth anniversary of Mauthausen’s liberation from the Nazis by American soldiers, renowned biographer Wendy Holden recounts this extraordinary story of three children united by their mothers’ unbelievable—yet ultimately successful—fight for survival.
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge. John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic. God designed men to be dangerous, says John Eldredge. Simply look at the dreams and desires written in the heart of every boy: To be a hero, to be a warrior, to live a life of adventure and risk. Sadly, most men abandon those dreams
and desires-aided by a Christianity that feels like nothing more than pressure to be a “nice guy.” It is no wonder that many men avoid church, and those who go are often passive and bored to death. In this provocative book, Eldredge gives women a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be-dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
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5-Day ‘Staycation’ Itinerary
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Northern Ireland is one of Lonely Planets ‘must visit’ destinations. We know that of course, we live here all year round and see the best and the worst of it. But there’s no denying, our ‘wee’ country is beautiful and if you’re planning to spend the summer at home, then you will like what is to follow.
Courtesy of Ireland.com, here is a five day itinerary to get you out and about in our beautiful land. From bustling towns and cities to peaceful lakelands, lush green forests, towering cliffs, heart stopping beaches and world class attractions there is a great energy in our country right now. It is literally The Ulster American Folk crammed full of breath-taking sights Park, just outside Omagh both natural and manmade. is one of the best open-air
trips in the world. Travelling north, enjoy the spectacular scenery - at times you’re just metres from the sea spray. As you continue on your journey the nine Glens of Antrim unfold before you. Stop off to explore them, along with the white, windswept beaches. At Glenariff Forest Park take a pit-stop to enjoy the glorious woodland walks. There are beautiful villages dotted along this coast, and we recommend you stop for lunch at the picturesque village of Cushendun. From here, take the road hugging the coastline to Torr Head for views over to the Mull of Kintyre. Returning to
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The Sperrin Mountains, bounded by Strabane and Magherafelt are threaded with streams and small roads; while the granite Mountains of Mourne are so aweinspiring that they have been deemed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and boast over 350 ancient monuments dating from around 7000 -35000 BC. The Great Outdoors is at its very best here, so add some activity to your trips - whether you crave gentle strolls with plenty of fresh, clean air along Helen’s Bay, exhilarating watersports around the glistening Fermanagh Lakelands; cross-country cycling around Gortin Glen Forest Park; fly fishing around Corbet Lough, or even sailing around white water coastline at Portrush. Day 1 Take the Causeway Coastal Route via Carrickfergus, checking out its 800 year old castle on the way, then the A2 to Larne. This route has been rated one of the top five road
Above: Church Bay, Rathlin Island Photo: ©Richard McAleese Photography the Causeway Coastal Route, head towards Ballycastle before taking the coast road to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, where walking across and back over the well known 80ft chasm will give you a pure adrenaline rush. An alternative is to take the ferry from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island and enjoy some of the breathtaking views of the North Antrim coast from a different perspective. Once back in Ballycastle take the road to Bushmills, and
the water, where you can savour the purity and wildlife that surrounds you. Then it’s time to head towards Portaferry (via A4, M1, A49, A24, A25) where you can stay overnight in this pretty waterfront village. Access to the village is via the car ferry from Strangford. Total Mileage: 103 miles Day 5 Portaferry as you know, sits on the edge of Strangford Lough, which is a breath-taking sea lake. For an insight into this waterway, pop into Exploris Aquarium, where you can find a seal sanctuary for injured or abandoned pups, excellent discovery pools and a space to get up close to marine life. Head north up the east coast for more stunning views. Enjoy watersports or a boat trip, then relax at one of Greyabbey’s teashops and Mount Stewart Above: Tollymore Forest if you have never done it before, take a tour of the Distillery, and perhaps a dram of whiskey once you’ve parked your car for the night. Total mileage: 88 miles Day 2 In the morning head back along the coast road to the Giant’s Causeway - you never tire to appreciate this awesome feat of nature. Legend has it that the Irish giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill (Finn McCool) built the causeway to walk to Scotland to fight his Scottish counterpart Benandonner. Heading west take in the ruins of medieval Dunluce Castle, teetering out over the ocean, or breathe in the fresh air at the beaches of Portrush or Portstewart. Look out for the glorious Mussenden Temple overlooking the 9 mile long Benone Strand, before heading on to Londonderry city for an overnight stay. Total Mileage: 46 miles Day 3 Take time out to walk Derry/Londonderry’s city walls lined with cannons, taking in the richness of the sights and attractions scattered around the city, which hark back to another era entirely. Then head south on the B48 and A32 towards Enniskillen. There’s plenty to enrich your journey as you pass through the gloriously scenic Sperrin Mountains; and you can take a small detour to visit the Ulster American Folk Park, just outside Omagh. This is one of the best openair museums of its kind, detailing why two million people left Ulster for America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Nearby, Gortin also has a magical forest where the flora and fauna can be viewed in all their glory. Finish your day in Enniskillen by visiting its impressive castle. Total Mileage: 81 miles Day 4 Potter around the Fermanagh Lakelands for a while, as you’re perfectly placed for magnificent Lough Erne and even a day on
House, with its much admired gardens. Then it’s back to the buzz of Newtownabbey where your journey all began. Total Mileage: 28.5 miles And if you enjoyed your trip and have more days to fill during the school holidays, why not … Take a wander around Castle Coole, County Fermanagh – one of Ireland’s most sumptuous stately homes; or explore the Marble Arch Caves, an underground world of tunnels, rivers and waterfalls. Stargaze at the Armagh Planetarium, where you can get stellar with meteorite impacts and space robots. Visit Belleek Pottery on the banks of the River Erne. Home to the world-famous Belleek Fine Parisian China.
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Accidents and injuries can occur in any part of our home. Young children are mainly at risk as they are less aware of danger. Their perception of the environment around them is sometimes limited and their lack of experience and development can result in injury. Most accidents that affect young children at home are caused by falls, burns or scalds, chocking or suffocating, poisoning or drowning. Some safety hazards however are obvious such as a toy on a stair way whilst others are not easily identified. So how safe is your home this summer for your children, their play mates or your grandchildren?
A child can suck an uninflated balloon into their mouth while trying to inflate it.
Here is your safety check list to keep your children safe around the home:
Dishwashers are an easy access to utensils that can cause injuries to children such as sharp knives and forks. It is important to stack them appropriately, for example, by pointing their sharp edges downwards in the utensil basket. Detergents can irritate a child’s skin and can burn the lining of their mouth when swallowed. Therefore only put the detergent when you are ready to run the load and make sure to wipe out any left over. Always replace the cap tightly and store away from children in a locked cupboard. Keep the dishwasher closed and locked at all times. Studies show that accidents at home oftern occur to toddlers that use bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups. This is because, as toddlers are learning to walk, they tend to do so with these in their mouth and then fall hurting their face and mouth. Teaching kids to sit down whilst drinking not only avoids such accidents but also teaches them good habits.
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case they accidentally swallow them and choke. A child can suck an un-inflated balloon into their mouth while trying to inflate it or even swallow balloon pieces found lying on the ground after it has burst. Always supervise children when they are playing with balloons and collect the pieces of burst balloons and dispose of them safely. Other toys should be checked regularly to ensure they are safe for play and toys for older children stored separately. Make sure that all appliances and cabinets are installed securely to avoid them tipping forward if your child tries to climb on them. Most manufacturers provide brackets for securing them safely but if not, ensure this is done whilst installing them. Oven doors should be kept closed at all times to prevent the possibility of a child walking into them. Cuddly toys are beautiful to look at but can be dangerous when left in a cot with a baby until they are at least one year old. Blankets can also be dangerous when young children are covered loosely with them. Instead keep them warm with a light weight blanket tucked tightly underneath the mattress Never leave your child unattended in the bathroom as there are many potential drowning hazards. Paddling pools should always be emptied and stored away when they are not in use. Buckets of water should also be covered at all times. Avoid leaving handbags or cosmetic bags within a child’s reach as they often contain dangerous items such as medication, loose change, pens, safety pins, nail scissors or lighters. It only takes a moment for a child to notice something new and exciting when an adult is not watching. Second-hand items are always a welcome gift as children grow so quickly. It is important however to make sure that these items are in good condition with all parts intact and that they meet the current safety standards. Have a safe summer!
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Good lighting not only contributes to safety in your home but is also good for your health, comfort and wellbeing. Good lighting can also make your home more secure because it indicates that the house is occupied.
Some accidents at home are caused by the lack of proper lighting meaning we bump into all sorts of things, fall over other things and even have more serious accidents in the kitchen. When we have good lighting in our homes we illuminate Practical task lighting can areas of risk and be very useful, such as lowtherefore improve our safety.
level lights which are not only excellent for safety but also decorative on your staircase.
Lighting should be appropriate for everyone in a home as each does their own different things, in different areas of the house at different times of the day. If you are considering some DIY this summer, what are the things to consider when it comes to lighting? Here are some suggestions that will help you get the best solution for both natural and artificial lighting. Natural light is important for our health so try to obstruct as little of it as possible when designing your rooms. If you are builing a new house or renovating an existing one, consider lighting at an early stage of your planning to avoid any unnecessary upheaval in the later stages of your build. Consider the purpose of each room, where furniture will be placed, the features you would like to highlight with lighting and who will be using the room.
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Living Room: This is where a flexible design is required to fit in with the multiple ways in which this room is used — socialising, relaxing and entertaining. Gone are the days when a huge chandelier was hung in the middle of the ceiling. More and more people
are choosing a combination of lighting to create a cosier feel such as accent lighting which is more decorative and illuminates focal points adding depth and shade. These can be halogen spotlights, downlighters, uplighters, tracks and table lamps. Task lighting can also be used if a room is used for specific jobs such as reading, working on the computer, cooking or sewing. Top Tip: For task lighting you should always place the lamp on the opposite side of your writing or mouse hand to avoid working in your own shadow. The beam of the light should always fall on your working area and not reflect onto your computer screen. A strip light above your desk can be ideal for saving working space. Bedroom: You need strong lighting on a winter’s morning for dressing but also one that will help you wind down in the evening. Perhaps the most useful light is the good old inexpensive bedside lamp, useful for reading and watching TV, just make sure it is situated high enough to read by. Accent lighting can also be used to draw attention to a stylish headboard for example. In a child’s room ensure light fittings are well secured to avoid the temptation of little fingers being poked into dangerous places. Wall mounted lights are best rather than freestanding lamps which can be knocked over easily. And of course dimmers are helpful in preparation for bed time! It is useful to have switches to control the lighting not only at the entrance to the room, but also on either side of the bed. Some practical task lighting can be very useful, such as low-level lights which are not only excellent for safety but also decorative on your staircase. *Remember: Installing low-energy light sources in new build homes is now a must and building regulations state that 75 per cent of the lights in a new home must be energy efficient.*
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HEALTHY LIVING prestigious Irish Pony Club championships. But in spring 2004, Jean was taking part in a qualifying event in Downpatrick, when she was thrown from her horse, severing her spinal cord in the fall.
Specsavers Champion Local Heroes Above: Tony McGinn, Specsavers Abbey Centre Store Director with overall winner Jay Beatty and guest judge Louis Walsh
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Specsavers Abbey Centre store director Tony McGinn recently helped celebrate the achievements of local heroes at the Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards, which are proudly sponsored by Specsavers Northern Ireland. Tony has been the official Specsavers representative for the event and a judge of the awards for over five years. The awards recognise unsung community heroes - ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to help others and whose selflessness touches people’s hearts.
The awards attract nominations from all over Northern Ireland and this year local lady Jean Daly from Doagh was one of the finalists in the Overcoming Adversity category.
More than 300 people, including the finalists and their families, attended the star-studded event at the Culloden Hotel, which was hosted by U105/UTV’s Frank Mitchell and Pamela Ballantine.
Joining Tony and fellow judges Sunday Life Editor Martin Breen and UTV presenter Sarah Clarke this year was former X factor Judge Louis Walsh. The panel whittled down the nominations to shortlist just 15 finalists across three categories and then undertook the difficult decision of choosing each category winner as well as the overall Spirit of Northern Ireland winner. The awards attract nominations from all over Northern Ireland and this year local lady Jean Daly from Doagh was one of the finalists in the Overcoming Adversity category.
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Jean, who had dreamed of representing her country in the sport one day, was left paralysed from the waist down. She initially thought her life was over but thanks to her irrepressible drive, she has overcome her disability, earning two masters degrees, including one in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies from University College Dublin. The County Antrim resident has further fought against the stigma of disability by becoming the first ever wheelchair user to compete in the Rose of Tralee pageant. Category winners at the awards included Patricia Nevines, who won the Sunday Life Unsung Hero category and Danielle McGriskin who won the U105 Young Person’s Award while Oliver Dickey was presented with the Specsavers Overcoming Adversity Award. The Overall Spirit of Northern Ireland Award was won by 11 year old Jay Beatty. Tony McGinn said: ‘Specsavers is proud to be associated with such an uplifting occasion and these awards celebrate all that is great about Northern Ireland and our people - their generosity of spirit, compassion for others and a can do attitude to life. The Awards campaign is about real people sharing their stories and getting the recognition they truly deserve. All fifteen finalists are winners in our eyes.’ ‘The 2015 Spirit of Northern Ireland awards was a humbling and heartwarming evening, with laughter and celebration, and a real feelgood factor!’ The winners and nominees were joined by many famous faces including Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and Nathan Connolly, Game of Thrones star ‘Hodor’ aka Kristian Nairn, Emmerdale cast members Gaynor Faye aka Megan Macey, John Bowe aka Lawrence White and Katherine Dow Blyton aka Harriet Finch. Britain’s Got Talent finalist, ninja Jessie Jane McParland also took to the stage, while Northern Ireland Football Manager Michael O’Neill and players Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn made an appearance on stage ahead of the big Romania match. Weatherman Barra Best, mentalist David Meade and UTV presenters Julian Simmons, Paul Clark, Sarah Clarke, Paul Reilly and Rita Fitzgerald also were guests at the event. The crowd was kept entertained with May McFettridge warming up the crowd with her trademark banter, Louis Walsh’s new boyband Hometown wowing the audience with their new single ‘Where I belong’ and the son of one of the unsung hero finalists, Mark McMullan, performing a very heart-warming rendition of ‘Bring Him Home’ from Les Miserables.
HEALTHY LIVING Working out should be fun and relaxing and there might just be a few less distractions first thing in the morning.
Arise and Exercise Can you bear the thought of an early morning workout?
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Research suggests that an early morning workout can be much more beneficial than an evening one. The success of this approach however, is as much dependant on your ability and determination to get up in the morning as it is on the quality of your workout.
Research suggests that the human body releases different hormones at different times of the day which can benefit an individual depending on the type of workout they are performing, and results they are seeking to achieve. For example, testosterone hormones, which help build muscle mass are higher in The great thing is that once the morning than they are in the evening you have completed your and therefore it is an morning workout, you can advantage to exercise when they are at their simply tackle whatever the peak.
day throws at you.
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One disadvantage to exercising in the morning however, is that your glucose levels are lower than during the day meaning that you have less energy to put into your workout. A glass of milk and a banana will help get your energy levels up quickly first thing in the morning and it also means you are not working out on an empty stomach! One of the greatest challenges to exercising regularly, is the trade-off between the amount of time you spend in the gym and the amount of time you spend with your family and friends. This is another advantage of setting aside time in the morning to exercise as in the evening you’re probably rushing home from work, running kids to clubs, getting dinner ready, catching up with family and friends and before you know it the evening has gone.
How many times have you come home in the evening intending to go for a run, or a walk, or down to the gym and someone calls or you just happen to have to go and fix your in-laws computer! We can always find plenty of colourful excuses to sabotage our ever so well intentioned exercise regime, perhaps more so in the evening than first thing in the morning. The great thing is that once you have completed your morning workout, you can simply tackle whatever the day throws at you without feeling bad that you have missed out on your exercise. You are far more likely to be consistent with a morning regime than an evening one. And so to help you get started with your morning workout, here are some gentle stretches courtesy of www.nhs.uk/Livewell/ fitness/Pages/Wake-up-workout-morningexercise-routine Overhead Stretch Extend your arms over your head. Make sure your body stretches from your toes to your fingertips. Knee to chest stretch This is done by bringing one knee to your chest whilst keeping your other leg bent. Make sure your head is not raised and your neck is relaxed. Take three to four deep breaths feeling the stretch on your buttocks and also your lover back. Do the same with your other knee. Hamstring Stretch Grasp one leg and pull it towards you, then straighten it as far as is comfortable. Keep the other leg flat or bent on the bed. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths feeling your hamstring lengthen. Repeat with opposite leg. Seated hamstring stretch Sitting upright with both legs straight and hip-width apart or closer, bend from the hips bringing your chest towards your thighs, keeping a straight back. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths feeling your hamstrings lengthen. Knee to chest Bring both knees to your chest and gently grasp your legs. Don’t raise your head or tense your neck. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths feeling the stretch in the buttocks and lower back. Knee rolls Slowly roll knees to one side, keeping them together and ensuring both shoulders remain in contact with the bed at all times. Take three to four deep relaxing breaths feeling the stretch in your lower back. Repeat on opposite side. (Always seek medical advice if you have any concerns about your health)
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What’s On July & August Above: SPARK Newtownabbey OrangeFest Local Food Market 13th July 2015 | 10.30am to 5pm Front lawn of City Hall, Belfast
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Food NI are planning a food market including cookery demonstrations and producers displays at OrangeFest 2015. This will be a showcase of local food to visitors with a wide range of producers, there will be something for everyone! Come along and watch the cookery demonstrations - quick, easy, local dishes! Contact: 028 9032 0202 for more details.
SPARK - It will be a week packed full of car washes, gardening support, kidsʼ clubs, sports coaching, litter picking, street parties, youth drop-ins, tea dances & community fun days!
Open House Belfast Architecture Festival 17th – 19th July 2015 (Admission: Free)
PLACE will host the first Open House Belfast. As part of the Year of Irish Design 2015 we will be joining the Open House Worldwide family to open up some of Belfast’s most interesting and exciting spaces to the public, free of charge! We have a diverse range of locations lined up - iconic Belfast buildings, infrastructure, places housing bustling behind the scenes activity, and sites suspended with potential energy, as well as a host of designers and artisans inviting you into their studios and workshops to see and hear about their practices. Such places include; BBC broadcasting House, Central fire station, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, The Gas office, Lyric theatre, Queens centre for experimental medicine and much more! Contact 028 9023 2525 or book online on www.placeni.org
Dariada Festival 18th July – 25th July | 11am to 11pm Admission: Varies Billed as Northern Ireland’s biggest cultural and heritage Festival, Dalriada Festivals’ main
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400g minced turkey 1 small courgette 1 small bunch of coriander 1 clove garlic / finely chopped 1 or 2 x red chilli / finely chopped 1 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp fish sauce 1 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 egg yolk 12 mini burger baps swiss cheese slices gem lettuce leaves 2 or 3 tomatoes / sliced
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1. Shred the courgette 2. In a bowl, mix together the turkey,
courgette, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar
Mini Thai Turkey Burgers Recipe by Chef Thana Thammavongsa, Whoosh Catering. Photo: copyright – Whoosh Ltd.
This salad is best dressed with light oil, vinegar and minced fresh herbs such as basil and chives with tenderly, loved and cared for local produce. Add portions depending on the number of people.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, red chilli, coriander and egg yolk. Mix well
4. Form into 12 mini burgers 5. Heat up a large frying pan and add the vegetable oil
6. Place the turkey burgers in the hot pan
and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are cooked through.
7. Slice the mini baps and assemble your mini burgers with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
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Tomatoes Mixed lettuces French beans Grilled Asparagus Local eggs, hard boiled eggs sliced Local goats’ cheese Fresh herbs (whatever you are growing) Pinch of salt 1 dessertspoon light olive oil Herbs
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There are many independent options online that will give you a valuation based on you filling in details about your vehicle with Whatcar?, Parkers and Autotrader the best choices for an accurate assessment. It’s best to use as many sources as possible to find the value of your vehicle as discrepancies in price are inevitable and you will be able to work out the average. Car Buying Websites Their annoyingly memorable ad campaign has made we buy any car the leading option when we think of online car selling. Their process is short with you inputting the details and then arranging a member of staff to evaluate your car, sounds simple, but it comes with its own set of problems.
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We buy any car may have the jingle but there are lots of other almost identical used car buying services including the car buying service, we want any car and money4yourmotors So if you are planning on selling your car online then it’s best to shop around. Many websites will offer evaluations but some will attempt to haggle a better deal after the initial price, so read the small print and make sure you’re happy before you sell your car. Online Auction You can find anything for sale on Ebay and people using the site to sell their used vehicles has risen over the last few years. It lacks the guaranteed sale that sites like we buy any car offer but if you find your vehicles being bided on by more than one buyer you may find the price rising much more than you ever imagined. There is a small cost to place the advert and you’ll want to put a reserve price in case the sale is lower than you hoped, which means you will not sell unless it’s at a valuation you’re comfortable with. Auction sites can be a gamble as you never know who will bid but as long as you have a high-enough reserve price you won’t sell for anything less than you expect and the buyer will be legally bound to complete the purchase. Online Advertisements Placing an advert on one of the many car selling websites is potentially the most profitable method of selling a car online as you set the price and can pick and choose the offers that come in. The more popular websites require a small charge to place the listing and include Autotrader, NI Car Finder and Used Cars NI. It can feel like an impersonal experience and you should expect haggling even if you have a set price but you are exposing your vehicle to the largest possible audience available and your chance of selling is high. With any private sales across the internet you should be wary of any criminals using the anonymity of the internet to attempt to trick and scam you. Just remember you are in control and don’t sell until you’re happy with the offer and the buyer. Courtesy of www.silversurfers.com
MOTORING Here are some helpful tips to remind us all to ‘Treat every road user as if they were a member of our own family’
Cyclist ‘v’ Lorry Thanks to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Department of Transport.
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Recent statistics show that as cycling has become more popular, the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on the roads has increased with one killed every three days, according to the Department for Transport. These figures only include cyclists killed or injured in road accidents that are reported to the police. Many cyclist casualties are not reported to the police, even when the cyclist is injured badly enough to be taken to hospital. Cyclists share the road with lorries which are obviously much larger vehicles and therefore when a collision does occurs it is normally serious or fatal for the cyclist.
Driving a large vehicle on busy and crowded roads is difficult, and the driver may not spot a cyclist who is on the nearside of their vehicle.
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The main places that cycling accidents occur are when lorries are turning left across a cyclists’ path, when cyclists and lorries are turning left and when lorries are overtaking cyclists.
Department of Transport statistics suggest that on average, there were 1.82 contributory factors associated with cyclists involved in a fatal collision and 1.60 contributory factors associated with drivers. This suggests that cyclists are more to blame for fatal collisions than drivers. However, regardless of who is to blame, it is important to realise that cyclists will almost always come off worse in a collision with a larger vehicle, in many cases causing serious injury. Even the safest cyclist cannot avoid all possibilities of an accident and therefore it is the responsibility of both lorry drivers and cyclists to be vigilant as road users.
Advice for cyclists:• Avoid riding along the inside of a large vehicle, especially near a junction, even if there is a large gap between the vehicle and the kerb. • When turning left, a lorry will often pull out to the right first. This creates a wide gap on the left side between the vehicle and the kerb, which many cyclists think is safe to ride into but in fact is very dangerous. • As the lorry begins to turn, it will swing back to the left very close to the kerb. The gap between the kerb and the lorry will disappear in an instant. • If a lorry in front of you is waiting in a queue of stationary traffic (particularly at the approach to any junction), do not undertake it. Hang back behind the vehicle and let it move off first. • If you have to stop or give way at a junction where there are no motor vehicles waiting, it may be best to wait at a point about 1 metre away from the kerb, to ensure that other vehicles arriving after you (especially lorries) pull up behind you, rather than alongside you. Watch out for any guard-railing on the pavement beside you, and make sure that you cannot get trapped if the lorry does in fact start to turn left across you. • Remember, the driver may not have seen you, it is difficult for a driver to spot a cyclist who is on the nearside of their vehicle. Do not assume the vehicle is going straight ahead just because it is not signalling left. Advice for Drivers :• Look out for cyclists, especially when turning making eye contact if possible so they know you have seen them. • Use your indicators - signal your intentions so that cyclists can react. • Give cyclists plenty of space when overtaking them, leaving as much room as you would give another vehicle. If there isn’t sufficient space to pass, hold back. Remember that cyclists may need to manoeuvre suddenly if the road is poor, windy or if a car door is opened. • Always check for cyclists when you open your vehicle door. • Advanced stop lines allow cyclists to get to the front and increase their visibility. You must stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and allow cyclists time and space to move off when the green signal shows. • Cyclists are trained to ride away from the gutter where there may be debris and grid covers. They are easily affected by side winds which make them wobble or even lose balance. They may have to swerve out to avoid a pothole or raised manhole cover. Give them plenty of space when overtaking.
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