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People in east Belfast are being asked to give their opinion on proposals for the restoration and extension of Templemore Baths and the redevelopment of Avoniel Leisure Centre.

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Part of the council’s £105 million Leisure Transformation Programme, the redevelopment of both sites represents a major part of a £40 million investment in east Belfast’s leisure facilities.

ublic consultation runs until Sunday, 14 January. Development proposals for both Templemore Baths and Avoniel are available to see at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ consultations. Each site will have its own unique selling point to attract users. The Heritage Lottery Fund is contributing £5 million towards the £17 million investment at Templemore Baths where the focus will be on heritage preservation, spa provision and increased swimming provision. Chair of the Strategic Policy and

Resources Committee, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, said: “I would urge everyone to get involved in the public consultation – these are major investments and we want to ensure that they accurately reflect the needs and wants of the people of the area. “The facilities that will be available at Avoniel and Templemore, once work is complete, along with those on offer at the new Robinson Centre when it opens its doors in 2019, will bring a wide leisure choice to the people of east Belfast. “In total we’re developing

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seven new centres across the city through our Leisure Transformation Programme. Each centre will provide state of the art leisure facilities while also offering their own unique facilities,” Agreed facilities at Avoniel: • One intermediate standard 3G pitch • Three covered 3G five-a-side pitches • Two outdoor 3G five-a-side pitches

• One outdoor 3G seven-a-side pitch • 240 covered seats • Two studios / multi-purpose rooms • Two meeting / training rooms • Changing facilities for teams, officials and individuals • Play service provision • On-site car parking At Templemore the overall aim is to create a sustainable, long-term leisure facility that will preserve and enhance the

remaining original features of the landmark building while extending it to provide modern day spa and leisure facilities. These will include: • Heritage interpretation and learning areas • Extensive spa facilities • 25 metre pool with partial movable floor and spectator seating • Restoration of the existing pool/ learner pool • 80 station gym • Exercise studio • Space for enterprise areas The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is contributing £5 million pounds towards the restoration of Templemore and Paul Mullan, Head of HLF NI said: “The new project will put the restored baths at the heart of the community once again, providing a boost to the local economy through the creation of employment and training opportunities. We would encourage people to get involved in the consultation to make sure this irreplaceable historic asset is safeguarded for the future”

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EAST BELFAST EDITION • #35 • DECEMBER 2017

Headlines

Shopping Sorted

LOCAL NEWS News, headlines and views from in and around East Belfast

XMAS GIFTS

ALZHEIMERS

HOME

We have a great selection of gifts you can get just down the road

Our regular round up, this time a wonderful festive event, awards plus advice

Jill at ReFound with more pressie inspiration for the home plus IKEA toys

Cregagh & Woodstock

Class Act

Festive Events & Advice

Seasonal Selections

SCHOOLS

HEALTH

HAIR

Local traders working together to bring you the very best on your doorstep

Our schools pages are bunged again with news, views and achievements

Steff is back for some year end inspiration plus news on an innovative new app

Sabrina is looking into the future for you and bringing the 2018 hair trends

Exhibitions & More

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LOCAL TRADERS

THE ARTS

All the latest arts news, exhibitions plus some more funding for local events

Fitness Advice

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HISTORY

EVENTS

WHATS ON

This month Aidan looks back at some of the Big Houses of East Belfast

This month’s listings of events happening in and around East Belfast

From toddler’s groups to art classes to church events, we have them all for you

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04 • NEWS TEAM WORK

Local schools, community groups and businesses came together to celebrate winning the recent Beat the Street initiative.

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The awards event showcased just how successful this game has been in engaging the community over the past two years, in total helping more than 65,000 people to get moving!

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NORTHERN IRELAND CELEBRATES BEAT THE STREET SUCCESS

layers receive points for running, walking or cycling and tap special sensors on their travels, helping their team win prizes by travelling the furthest distance. Running from 13 September to 1 November, the 7-week initiative helped more than 32,000 people living, working and going to school in Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Holywood get active. Beat the Street was funded in Northern Ireland by the National Charity Partnership, a partnership

between Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Tesco. Winning schools and teams were presented with their prizes at Girdwood Community Hub. Lifting the 1st place trophy and scooping £1,000 Decathlon voucher to spend on sports and fitness equipment was Stranmillis Primary School, followed by St Brides Primary School and Black Mountain Primary School lifting their own trophy and prize money. Also, to collect their awards were

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Belfast City Council and the Urban Villages Initiative are working together to connect schools and areas across Belfast and Derry~Londonderry through a programme enhancing the digital capacity of educationalists and those working in the community.

1st Place (Average Distance Category) was Newtownabbey based LAE School of Dance followed by Lagan Valley Orienteering and Belmont Walkers coming in second

and third place. Awards were also presented to Bunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh, Andrew Thompson, Julie Anne Stewart and Reagan Crozier for their efforts. Jenna Hall, programme

FORMER MAYOR RAISES £89,847 FOR LOCAL CHARITY

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The funds raised will help Tiny Life with the valued work they do and the support they offer to those families with premature babies.

REAGAN CROZIER, EUSTON STREET PRIMARY & MUM JULIE WITH ARNETTE MARTIN, TESCO CASTLEREAGH COMMUNITY CHAMPION + DIANNE WHYTE, BEAT THE STREET ENGAGEMENT MANAGER.

Beat The Street is a physical activity challenge which transforms areas into an interactive game

Valerie Cromie, Head Of Fundraising And Communications At Tiny Life; Former Mayor Of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Cllr Brian Bloomfield Mbe And Former Mayoress Mrs Rosalind Bloomfield.

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TINYLIFE, the premature and vulnerable baby charity based in the Council area, was announced as Cllr Bloomfield’s Mayoral Charity for his term in June 2016 to June 2017.

he total amount raised, as a result of a number of fundraising events and initiatives, was £ 75,392.01 Online donations to Tiny Life associated with the Mayor’s Charity amounted £12,715.26 and gift aid from all donations claimed back by Tiny Life amounted £1,740.42. This gave a grand total of £89,847.69. Councillor Bloomfield said: “I would like to thank everyone who has supported the wide variety of fundraising events held during my term as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City council. The funds raised will help Tiny Life with the valued work they do and the support they offer to those families with premature babies. Having seen the support Tiny Life provided to my daughter and son-in-law, as it does for many families, I am absolutely delighted to be able to present them with this cheque.” Valerie Cromie, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Tiny Life said: “The team at TinyLife truly appreciate the incredible

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his will help young people develop their digital skills and explore key economic growth sectors and themes underpinning the joint bid to be European Capital of Culture

in 2023. For more information visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ employability. Plus For more info on the #WeAre2023 bid , go to www.weare2023.eu

support given by the former Mayor and Mayoress of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. The amount raised is overwhelming and will ensure that TinyLife continues to offer a range of family support services to the 6 babies born too soon every day in Northern Ireland. Many of our tiny babies arrive as early as 24 weeks, weighing as little as 1lb, it is vitally important that their parents receive both practical and emotional support during this critical time. It was a pleasure to work alongside the Mayor and Mayoress and their team.” Councillor Bloomfield held a range of events through his mayoral terms such as: Lisburn City Old Vehicle Club Vintage Car Run, Half Marathon & Fun Run, Twilight by Fairylight, Tesco Bag Pack, Fireworks Display at Thiepval Barracks, Carol Singing Bow Street Mall, Charity Table Quiz, Charity Golf Day, a Ladies Vintage Tea Evening and many more www.tinylife.org.uk L-R CLLR JEFFREY DUDGEON, DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON, CITY GROWTH AND REGENERATION COMMITTEE, MARK NAGURSKI, FOUNDER, MAKEMATIC, LINSEY FARRELL, DIRECTOR, URBAN VILLAGES, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE

director for the National Charity Partnership, said: “Beat the Street has created a real buzz in Northern Ireland. The awards event showcased just how successful this game has been in engaging the community over the past two years, in total helping more than 65,000 people to get moving! We hope residents across the areas will continue to explore their local area and stay active at their own level now that the game has finished. Type 2 diabetes can double a person’s risk of developing heart and circulatory disease and both conditions can lead to other health problems, but they are largely preventable. Projects like Beat the Street are helping hundreds of thousands of people to reduce their risk of both by getting active and staying active.”

Charity Collection Update “M’Lop Tapang NI (registered charity in Northern Ireland No. 100090) held a street collection in the Cathedral Quarter Belfast on Saturday 14th October in aid of M’Lop Tapang (www.mloptapang.org). A total of £869 was collected and lodged to the organisation’s bank account. No expenses were incurred. Many thanks to the volunteers who collected and to the street performers who gave freely of their time and talent alongside the collectors. “

Brave the Shave Cheque Handed Over

Last month we reported on a group of friends and colleagues who organised a Brave the Shave event in aid of the Friends of the Cancer Centre charity raising a stunning £4,000. Pictured at the official cheque presentation are left to right. Zoe McAree, Clair Hogarth Fund Raising Manager, Jack Majury Dundela Chairman, Dalores Emmerson, Megan Flannery and David McDowell. To find out more visit friendsofthecancercentre.com

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06 • NEWS TEAM WORK

On Friday 10th November service users from The Cedar Foundation, Belfast’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Sonia Copeland, and political representatives from the Belfast area gathered in Victoria Park...

“ The Cedar Foundation improve the lives of those with disabilities and to support their families

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Saintfieldroad-based Dreamscheme NI, a local organisation which focuses on transforming the lives of young people by bringing them hope and inspiration for the future, is one of a number of youth-focused organisations in Northern Ireland which has benefitted from a grant scheme offered by Hope For Youth Northern Ireland.

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EAST BELFAST GATHERING: GLOBAL CEDAR CHALLENGE The Gathering was celebrate The Cedar Foundation’s newest activity project, The Global Cedar Challenge.

embers of Cedar’s inclusive cycling club took part in a lap of the park with attendees and representatives from the Connswater Community Greenway who hosted a reception for all guests following the outdoor activity.

The Global Cedar Challenge, funded by Active Belfast, is a project aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities in Greater Belfast. Teams and individuals have been challenged to collectively cycle and walk the distance of the circumference

of the earth and further encouraged to support healthy eating for participants. Chief Executive of The Cedar Foundation, Stephen Mathews commented, “We were delighted to bring members of our inclusive cycling club along to Victoria Park to clock up their miles for the challenge. The teams so far have completed a total of 4,798 miles between Belfast and Bratsk and have over 9,000 left to complete the challenge so every little bit counts. I very much appreciate Deputy Lord Mayor and other political representatives in the East Belfast area including MP Gavin Robinson and Speaker of the Assembly Robin Newton for taking time out their from busy schedules to attend the event and hear more about the services of The Cedar Foundation”. Speaking about the initiative Deputy Lord Mayor, Sonia

Copeland said: “This is an amazing challenge for everyone, not just those with disabilities, to take part in and I urge as many people as possible to support The Global Cedar Challenge. Keeping active and healthy is important for all of us and every lap or cycle ride or walk we do in our daily lives is helping The Cedar Foundation improve the lives of those with disabilities and to support their families” added councillor Copeland Michele Bryans programme manager for the Connswater Community Greenway commented, “It was a pleasure to host The Cedar Foundation in Victoria Park. It is fantastic to see the Connswater Community Greenway being used by projects such as the Cedar Global Challenge. Victoria Park continues to be a safe, accessible and inclusive venue for activities such as the

inclusive cycling club. We wish you the best of luck in your challenge.” The Cedar Foundation, established in 1941, supports individuals and families living with disability, autism and brain injury to live the lives they choose. Cedar delivers a wide range of services that enable both children and adults to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Services are centred around the individual needs of each person and include accommodation and housing support, training and employment services, short breaks for children and young people and a range of support for community engagement. For more information visit: www.cedar-foundation.org. If you would like to know more about the challenge visit: https://www. globalchallengecedar.com.

EAST BELFAST’S DREAMSCHEME BENEFITS FROM ‘HOPE FOR YOUTH’

Hope For Youth there has been a large reduction in anti-social activity from young people in the past year, with the scheme PICTURED providing a positive influence DREAMSCHEME on the confidence and NI PARTICIPANT behaviour of young people.” DAVID MAGILL Hope For Youth NI has been Dreamscheme NI focuses on transforming the lives of making a difference to young young people by bringing them hope and inspiration peoples’ lives for over 40 years. for the future The non-profit organisation raises money to support cross-community projects and filmed a spoken word into the media industry. I also just like Heart of Belfast that video about their love of and developed my communication connection to Belfast. skills, making connections with enable young people to work together, gain new skills, Speaking of how the scheme significant people in the film and build friendships. The impacted him personally industry. Through the project highlight of the organisation’s participant David Magill said, I was able to release my inner fundraising calendar is the “Through my participation in the creativity that I find difficult he organization helps become future leaders in their biennial House of Lords v Heart of Belfast project, I was to express in other aspects of at-risk young people communities. House of Commons Charity between 13 and 18 As part of the funding received able to learn more about my city my life. It has taught me how and what it has to offer and I to express my feelings about a Swim and Gala Dinner, taking to grow to full maturity as by Dreamscheme NI in 2016 place on 23rd November 2017 am proud to have contributed to place, event or story, through individuals and members from Hope For Youth, which in London’s Porchester Hall. the making of such an inspiring the medium of film.” of society by providing a raises money to fund crossThe event will pit swimmers and poetic video about Belfast, Operations Manager of varied programme of positive community, youth-oriented from teams representing an opportunity that I would not Dreamscheme NI, Stephen work projects, educational programmes through special the House of Commons and have otherwise had without Mullan, added, “Hope sessions and personal support events including its biennial House of Lords against each For Youth has played a and mentoring. The charity charity House of Lords v House Dreamscheme and Hope For other, continuing a friendly Youth.” crucial part in helping us at connects young people with of Commons Swim and other “The Heart of Belfast project Dreamscheme NI to help young rivalry to raise awareness their local communities, special events, The ‘Heart of and funds for the great work people in Northern Ireland, challenging racist and sectarian Belfast’ project involved young has allowed me to enhance Hope For Youth does across my filmmaking skills and has both personally and in their behaviour and developing people from Dreamscheme Northern Ireland. given me a fantastic insight communities. With the help of their skills and abilities to NI who wrote, performed

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08 • NEWS THE STATS

Bike Life, the UK’s biggest assessment of cycling in cities, has revealed that the majority of people in Belfast would like to start riding a bike or could cycle more.

“ Belfast is one of seven UK cities taking part in the Bike Life project which reports every two years on cycle infrastructure provision, travel habits, attitudes towards cycling, and the impact of cycling more widely.

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PICTURED Professor EileenHarkin Jones ofUlster University joins Tom Walls of Laser Prototypes Europe and Norman Apsley, Chief Executive of Catalyst Inc.

“Working closely with Ulster University, we have helped identify four research projects that address some of the technological barriers that will need to be overcome to enable metal sintering technology to be more quickly adopted by the Health & Life Science industries now and in the future.” Managing Director of LPE, Tom Walls,

peaking of this vital research programme, Managing Director of LPE, Tom Walls, said: “We are delighted to lend our support to this exciting project which will fund four PhD students and four post-doctoral research assistants in the field of additive

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PICTURED Belfast Lord Mayor, Nuala McAllister pictured with Peter May, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Gordon Clarke, Sustrans Director and Andrew Grieve, Head of the Walking & Cycling Unit DfI.

The survey also found 81% people in Belfast want more protected bike routes to make cycling safer, even when this could mean less space for other road traffic

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Leading East Belfast based 3D printing service bureau Laser Prototypes Europe (LPE) has committed to assisting the ‘North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing’ research programme.

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manufacturing. Research in this field has received worldwide attention in recent years due to increased interest in the capabilities and benefits of additive manufacturing technologies from both the public and the government. As an expert in these technologies,

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The programme, launched by Catalyst Inc, will receive €8.5million funding from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme and will include a focus on additive manufacturing. LPE is committed to helping ensure that Northern Ireland continues to be a global leader in this innovative field of research.” Professor Eileen Harkin-Jones, Ulster University, said: “It is vital that universities and industry work together for a wider economic benefit. We have previously worked with LPE on a number of research projects and are delighted that they have lent their support to the INTERREG programme, a programme which we believe will facilitate some of the most exciting and advanced research currently being undertaken globally in advanced technology solutions.” LPE has also recently lent its support to the new Science

Foundation Ireland Confirm Centre based at the University of Limerick. The Confirm Centre, part of a €74 million investment in new research centres by the Irish Government, aims to transform Ireland’s manufacturing industry to become a world leader in smart manufacturing. It is expected that the centre will undertake a number of research projects in the areas of advanced manufacturing. It is extremely important that SMEs, such as LPE, continue to invest in research into additive manufacturing techniques so that industry can reap the full benefits that these emerging technologies offer. Tom explains: “The latest additive manufacturing

technologies have the potential to revolutionise manufacturing but further work is needed to standardise the processes in order to give industry the confidence needed to fully adopt it into their design process. We see being involved in research with academia as critical both to the future of our industry and also to our success as an innovative company operating on the leading edge of additive manufacturing technology. It is fantastic to see these initiatives supported by the government and the EU, as this type of research is vital to the growth of additive manufacturing within the UK and Ireland.”

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Carlie Martin, Better Off Families Adviser at East Belfast Independent Advice Centre provides information on common advice queries

“I am living with my husband and three children aged 10, 6 and 4 in a mortgaged house. My husband and I both work fulltime and our parents help look after our children to save us from paying childminders. My middle child has displayed difficulties since he was 1 year old and has been diagnosed with autism. I had to leave my job because our parents are struggling to manage his behaviour. I am now worried how we are going to get by on one income. Would we be entitled to any financial assistance? “

Please get in touch so we can discuss your case in detail. With all your income details, including housing costs and more information on the kind of care you have to provide for your son I will be able to do a complete assessment to see if you have any entitlements. I will be looking at entitlement to benefits such as Tax Credits, Housing Benefit (depending if you are renting), Rates Relief (if you are a homeowner) Disability Living Allowance and Carer’s Allowance. I can provide assistance to claim

Ask the adviser any benefit identified. East Belfast Independent Advice Centre offers advice on Welfare benefits, Tax Credits, Housing, Employment and Debt. The advice is free, independent and confidential. You can phone us or come into the centre to talk to an adviser. Drop in Advice Clinics Mon, Tues, Wed, 9.30-11.30 Thurs 2.00-3.30 (Appointments required for Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance forms)

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FESTIVE JOY

The countdown is now on to the opening of the exciting new anchor store at Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park as the date for the arrival of The Range is finally revealed.

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We would like to thank Connswater Shopping Centre for all of their support in the run up to our launch and look forward to inviting the locals of Belfast to join us to celebrate our store opening on Friday 29th December.”

CHRIS DAWSON FOUNDER OF THE RANGE

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PICTURED Gerry Monaghan, manager of Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park.

Laura McCarthy, property asset manager of Alfred Street Properties Ltd, said: “The countdown is now on to what will be a very exciting opening at Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park. It is anticipated that The Range will be the catalyst to increase footfall at the centre to 100,000 per week. Alfred Street Properties Ltd, owners of Connswater “The fact they have chosen Connswater to be their first Shopping Centre and Retail Park, confirmed that the Belfast store is a big coup for retailer will open for business on 29th December 2017. the shopping centre. With Home Bargains also opening this week he news comes in the The Range, with a further we have a fantastic line up for same week that Home £1m investment made by the over Christmas and we wish both Bargains opens a 20,000 landlord. The retailer will offer retailers well for the coming peak sq ft superstore in the retail quality products across 16 trading period.” park, further confirming that the departments including; DIY, Chris Dawson, the owner scheme has turned a corner. Arts & Crafts, Homewares and and founder of The Range The Range, which is a national Furniture, all at great prices. commented on the new store: home, garden and leisure retail The store will include a large “Opening a new store is always a chain, will create 80 new jobs in 6,500sq ft outdoor garden proud moment for the company its 55,000 sq ft unit. centre providing a wide and Connswater is no exception. The Connswater store, which selection of plants, aggregates It will be our third store in will be a completely new look and much more to spruce up the Northern Ireland and comes to the existing Ballymena and garden. It will also have a family amidst another busy year of Derry shops, will represent café selling food and drink at store openings as the company an investment of £2m by affordable prices. continues to expand and grow.”

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NEWS • 09

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BELFAST-based adventure centre We Are Vertigo is expanding into the Titanic Quarter with the launch of Ireland’s first and only indoor skydive, representing a £1.5 million investment. and this expansion follows We Are Vertigo’s success in opening Northern Ireland’s first trampoline park in 2014 and Northern Ireland’s first indoor ski and adventure centre in 2013. Indoor skydiving is already popular world-wide and we are proud to be the first company to bring this to the island of Ireland. pening this month, the Vertigo Indoor Skydive We’ve invested heavily in the location, technology, equipment Centre will create 20 and the training of the centre’s new jobs, bringing the total number of staff employed by We instructors to make this a worldclass facility based right in the Are Vertigo to 200 and its total investment in Northern Ireland’s heart of Belfast. I’ve no doubt it leisure industry to £5 million. The will be a welcome addition to the leisure and tourism industry in state-of-the-art facility will be located in the former T13 building Ireland.” and will be developed using the Indoor skydiving is suitable for world’s leading Aerodium tunnel those aged 4 and upwards. The facilities can also be used technology, used by the movie industry to film stunts for award- by professionals to train for skydiving qualifications. An winning movies including the final fight scene in Jackie Chan’s indoor skydiving session will start from £45. Chinese Zodiac. Commenting on the expansion, FOR MORE INFO We Are Vertigo managing www.wearevertigo.com/ director, Gareth Murphy, said; “Our mission as a company is to skydiving or www.facebook.com/ VertigoBelfast provide unique leisure facilities

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10 • NEWS CHAMP

At the ‘Heritage Angel Awards’ Tom Meharg won the ‘Best Contribution to a Heritage Project by a Young Person’ category for his voluntary work at the Belfast Hills Partnership’s Community Archaeology Digs.

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Tom’s passion for helping people see the past in a whole new light is evident to everyone who has had the privilege of working with him. We often had to remind Tom that he needed to take a break, as he was so busy on site helping everyone else!

LIZZIE PINKERTON SCHEME MANAGER

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BELFAST HILLS HERITAGE ANGEL FLYING HIGH

PICTURED Tom Meharg who won the ‘Best Contribution to a Heritage Project by a Young Person’ for the Belfast Hills Partnership.

The Belfast Hills Partnership nominated Tom into the Ulster Architectural Heritage Societies prestigious ‘Heritage Angel Awards’.

his award aims to celebrate the efforts of local people, who have saved historic buildings and places and is funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and the Department for Communities. This is the first year that Northern Ireland has taken part in this UK wide Award Scheme. For the past three years Tom, an Archaeology student has volunteered to work on the Belfast Hills community archaeology dig outreach project and shared his knowledge and experience with the participating groups. Each dig has involved approximately 400 school children and 200 members of the public on various open days, training courses as well as walk &

talk events. The aim of these digs is to bring the past to life, enabling local people to gain a better understanding and appreciation of their local heritage. As a small charity the Belfast Hills Partnership budgets are limited meaning that they cannot afford as many archaeologists as they would like to work with the large numbers of both school children and members of the public who want to get involved in the project. Tom has not simply assisted staff, he undertook a major role in leading workshops with school groups, giving radio interview for the local press, undertaking flint knapping exhibitions for the general public, giving generously of his time with

individual visitors who want to see finds uncovered from the site. Lizzy Pinkerton Scheme Manager for the Belfast Hills Partnership said “Tom’s passion for helping people see the past in a whole new light is evident to everyone who has had the privilege of working with him. We often had to remind Tom that he needed to take a break,

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Belfast based social enterprise NOW Group have created an initiative called the JAM Card which allows people with learning difficulties and communication barriers to ask for an extra minute of patience when in customer service situations.

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We hope that the launch of the JAM Card Friendly business package will mean that businesses will proudly display that they welcome JAM Card holders and ensure that their staff are providing excellent customer service to all.

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PICTURED JAM Card user Conor McCallan is pictured with John Walsh, City Solicitor at Belfast City Council and Diane Hill, Head of Business Development at NOW Group at Belfast Zoo

DO YOUR EMPLOYEES HAVE JUST A MINUTE FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND COMMUNICATION BARRIERS? The organisation NOW Group is now launching a training platform for businesses – including an online course - which will allow them to ensure their staff are equipped to provide an excellent service to JAM Card users.

he JAM Card, which stands for Just A Minute, is a social innovation from NOW Group an organisation that supports people with learning difficulties and autism into employment. It was their service users who said they would like a discreet way of telling people that sometimes

they need a little extra time and patience. The JAM Card was created first as a credit card sized card and has recently been developed into an app for smartphones which received a Highly Commended award in the Innovation in Digital category at the DANI Awards this year.

as he was so busy on site helping everyone else! Tom has been a Heritage Angel bringing history to life for hundreds of local people and we are thrilled that he has been recognised as such by a panel of judges.” Tom said “I came to the community dig to gain experience in outreach archaeology, and it became an important aspect of how I

JAM Card Friendly Organisations The team behind the JAM Card are launching a package to businesses that will allow them to become JAM Card Friendly. There is the option of an online training course for staff which covers JAM Card awareness or a half day face to face training session with one of NOW’s experienced staff. Organisations who undertake the training will be provided with marketing materials to allow them to alert their customers that they welcome JAM Card holders, including a window sticker and logos that can be used online and on relevant documents such as headed paper. The training has been tested by partner organisations during a development phase including Belfast City Council. John Walsh, City Solicitor at Belfast City Council comments, “Belfast City Council is delighted to be a JAM Card Friendly Organisation as we are committed to improving our customer service to everyone. When NOW Group approached us we could immediately see the benefits for those who use our service. We believe that the training platform is a valuable resource which has been tested by some of our staff and I look forward to rolling it out across the council.” Increasing confidence and independence The JAM Card app says ‘Just a minute’ on one side and ‘Please be patient I have a learning difficulty’ on the other, while the app allows users to choose what their screen says from a list including autism, a brain injury or simply ‘I have a condition’. One of the features of the app is that users can log where they have

view the role of community archaeology. The importance of communicating heritage with multiple audiences, and the skills to do this, required me to engage with members of the public in many challenging ways. I will always hold this experience as an influential aspect of my learning, motivating me to include all people in our shared heritage”. As winner of the Youth Category Tom will now go on to represent Northern Ireland for best overall winner at a high profile ceremony in London on the 20th November. Thanks must also go to Historic Environment Division of the Department for Communities, Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund who have supported different community archaeology digs in the Belfast Hills over the last few years, as well as QUB’s Centre for Archaeological Fieldwork and the Ulster Archaeology Society for all their hard work in undertaking the actual fieldwork. For more about Archaeology in the Belfast Hills visit: belfasthills.org/historyculture

used it and give the business a rating so that users can see places that others have had a good experience and then make an informed choice about which business to visit. The app was launched to the public in January of this year and has been well received by service users with many commenting that it has given them the confidence to do things they previously wouldn’t have been comfortable with. Head of Business Development at NOW Group Diane Hill comments, “The JAM Card was initially launched in 2012 and there are over 8000 people using it now. Feedback from users has been great, however many commented that they would like to know that businesses are aware of the JAM Card before they show it. We hope that the launch of the JAM Card Friendly business package will mean that businesses will proudly display that they welcome JAM Card holders and ensure that their staff are providing excellent customer service to all.” Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunity There has been considerable support from businesses since JAM Card was launched, many welcoming the opportunity to improve their level of customer service and prove their commitment to being a responsible business. Pricing starts at just £99 for a small business. This allows the organisation access to the online training course for 10 people, ‘We welcome JAM Card holders’ window stickers and marketing material. To find out more and register today visit www.jamcard.org.

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14 Gift Guide

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Christmas

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Titanic Belfast’s Gift of Joy to Families Living with Dementia

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If you are hosting a family member living with dementia this Christmas, here are a few tips to help you make the day special for everyone:

Local families, including Diane and Margaret Lowry from East Belfast, whose lives have been impacted by Dementia had the chance to enjoy some festive cheer at the exclusive launch of Titanic Belfast’s Magical Christmas Experience.

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“We are so grateful to Titanic Belfast for inviting our families to be involved in the Magical Christmas Experience. Some of the best Christmas gifts can’t be wrapped, and hosting a Dementia Friendly event so that families can enjoy Christmas together is a present that will not just build new memories for future generations, but will also allow families to remember and reminisce about Christmases gone by. Bernadine McCrory, Northern Ireland Director at Alzheimer’s Society

Abbeyfield & Wesley’s Palmerston Care Home in East Belfast is among the winners of the NI Ireland Dementia Friendly Awards, held at the Europa Hotel

his award recognises individuals or teams developing knowledge, new products, projects, initiatives or services that have demonstrated potential to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. Palmerston developed a Magical Memory Garden with features to help residents with dementia to take an interest in their surroundings and to provoke pleasurable memories. An on-site caravan can help recall family holidays, while a car port offers motoring enthusiasts the opportunity to polish up an old car, and a garden shed houses a Men’s Shed project. The care home recreation area’s pathways and areas flow from one to another with no dead ends, and

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iane and Margaret Lowry from East Belfast and their family were invited by the Alzheimer’s Society to the World’s Leading Visitor Attraction to see Father Christmas arrive and launch the Magical Christmas Experience. Aware that Christmas can often be a challenging time for families living with dementia, with heightened emotions and feelings of isolation, the event enabled families to kick off the festive season together. Margaret’s family had the chance to step through the Old Curiosity Shop to enter into the Elves’ Workshop, join Mrs Claus at her cosy kitchen, hear Christmas tales, enjoy festive games, badge making, look up their names in the naughty or nice list and meet Father Christmas. Mingling with a host of well-known Northern Ireland faces from the world of entertainment, the families were first to preview this year’s event. “It really is just magical,” Diane said. “Sometimes it’s hard to

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go someone here new with Mum because you wonder how it will be because of the dementia, so to be able to come and know that it will be Dementia Friendly, it’s just very special. There are so many happy families, so much joy. We’ve seen lots of our friends and made lots of new friends tonight too.” Among those attending were Joyce, Renee, and Agnes from Sydenham Court, Clanmil’s East Belfast residence for people living with dementia. The three women enjoyed reminiscing and a visit to Father Christmas to share their Christmas wish list. Titanic Belfast’s Director of Operations, Judith Owens, commented: “Christmas is a truly magical time of year and our Experience is all about embracing festive cheer and creating unique memories. With over 20,000 individuals and families living with Dementia in Northern Ireland and one in three children knowing someone living with Dementia, we

are delighted to be able to support the Alzheimer’s Society to give the gift the joy to its very deserving service users, including Margaret, this festive season.” Bernadine McCrory, Northern Ireland Director at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “With someone developing dementia every three minutes and no cure in sight, the need to unite in the fight against dementia has never been more pressing , so this Christmas Alzheimer’s Society is celebrating the thousands of people who have united against dementia this year by fundraising, campaigning and volunteering for Alzheimer’s Society, and we are pleased to see some of our amazing volunteers with personal experience of dementia in their family here enjoying the magic of Christmas at Titanic Belfast. “ Titanic Belfast’s Magical Christmas Experience runs until 23 December. To book : www.titanicbelfast.com.

Palmerston Care Home’s Memory Garden wins at NI Dementia Friendly Awards A WINNING STREAK : EAST BELFAST MEMORY GARDEN SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS INNOVATION AWARD the circular design includes resting points . Flowers and shrubs chosen by residents as part of the design process feature among the mature trees and sensory planting. A car port offers enthusiasts the opportunity to polish the wheels while a large garden shed houses a Men’s Sheds project and there is a corner for caring for animals plus a serene secret space for quiet time. Sally Campton, Volunteer Coordinator at Abbeyfield and Wesley, said: “We are so delighted to win this award. We know the difference the garden has made to our residents and to people who are visiting from the local community. We see the work that has gone into it has transformed the lives of the

residence. We hope to use this award to help promote the importance of letting people with dementia just enjoy the outdoors, as it is such a vital part of life and we want to help promote that as much as we can.” Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society Northern Ireland Dementia Friendly awards 2017 unite communities and individuals across the UK to

recognise, celebrate and promote the inspirational achievements of those making a real difference to people living with dementia. The award for Outstanding Contribution, voted for by people affected by dementia, was won by Lenny White, whose mobile barbering service for men with dementia has proved popular in residential and nursing homes throughout East Belfast.

PUT YOUR DECORATIONS UP EARLY AND SLOWLY Introduce Christmas decorations gradually, over the course of a few days or even a week, so that it doesn’t come as a big change to the person’s usual setting. SPREAD OUT FAMILY VISITS A large number of guests can be noisy and overwhelming, so spread out visits over the festive period. CREATE A QUIET ROOM If things do get busy, designate one room in your house a ‘quiet room’ where one can relax without loud noise and consider scheduling periods of rest throughout the day. KEEP THE ROUTINE Try to keep meals at the same time and in familiar surroundings so your loved one can relax. Be mindful of food, although people tend to over indulge during the festive season, a full plate can be quite daunting so try not to overload your loved one’s plate. PLAY FAMILIAR XMAS MUSIC Or reminisce over old photos. This can help your loved one relax and will add a nice touch to the festivities. For more advice on making Christmas Dementia Friendly, call the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 Lenny received the award to rapturous applause, but said it was completely unexpected. He was presented with the trophy by last year’s winner Danny Brown, a familiar face from the ‘Still Me’ television advertisements that raise awareness of dementia. Lenny’s mobile barber shop offers traditional wet shaves with hot towels, as well as favourite colognes. His jukebox plays hits from days gone by, and traditional barbershop photos and signage encourage reminiscence. He even has a rotating barber pole. An East Belfast project Linking Generations Northern Ireland that has brought young people from Gilnahirk Primary, Tullycarnet Youth Group and Our Lady and St Patrick’s College together with Kirk House Care Home was a finalist in two categories, and while they were pipped to the prize by Dementia Friendly Holywood in both, they were delighted to attend and to take home finalist trophies.

SOME OF THE BEST GIFTS CAN’T BE WRAPPED If you’ve got time on your hands, why not volunteer with Alzheimer’s Society’s new Side by Side service that helps people with dementia keep doing the things they love. Our website www.alzheimers.org.uk has all the info on how you can get involved to unite against dementia.

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IKEA has launched a range of toys designed by children for children through an international drawing competition The soft toys are part of the ‘Let’s Play for Change’ campaign, where all the proceeds from the sales of the limited-edition collection in the UK will be donated to Save the Children UK

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“FOX” by Joseph, 6, Australia (£3) “DOG” by Mira, 10, Bulgaria (£4) “MONSTER” by Su-ah, 8, South Korea (£4) “OWL” by Honami, 8, Japan (£3) “TOUCAN” by Sofia, 8, Russia (£4) “HIPPO/CROC” by Sonja, 10, Germany (£3) “BIRD” by Clara, 7, Austria (£3) “SPIDER” by Hubert, 9, Poland (£3) “RAINBOW CLOUD” by Caroline, 8, USA (£5) “LION” by Maia, 7, United Arab Emirates (£4)

IKEA’S SAGOSKATT TOY RANGE BACK ON SHELVES FOR CHRISTMAS EAST BELFAST: IKEA Belfast will also donate toys to East Belfast Mission’s Bright Sparks Project by asking customers to buy a toy and donate it in store

ow in its third year, IKEA has launched a range of soft toys designed by children for children. The full purchase price from the sale of each toy will go to Save the Children UK, to support children to fulfil their potential through

education and play. The collection, SAGOSKATT, has been designed by children from across the world who were asked to let their imaginations run wild and create their very own fantastic creatures as part of the Soft Toys Drawing Competition.

Save the Children supports children living in poverty across the UK, aiming to give all children the best possible start in life, regardless of background. From boosting parents’ skills and confidence to support their child’s learning at home, to bringing local community organisations together to identify and resolve issues that affect children the most, Save the Children UK supports children wherever they need it. Locally, IKEA Belfast will also be donating toys to East Belfast Mission’s (EBM) Bright Sparks Project. The local charity provides a safe environment in the city, where children can play, be happy and healthy. Shoppers can donate to the store’s local cause by having the opportunity to “Give Twice” by picking up an extra toy or book at checkouts and place it in the donation bank for EBM, whilst donating again to Save the Children UK. Christie Gregg, store manager at IKEA Belfast said; “All of our toys and books encourage play, and our new family of soft toys show the power of play in its purest form; what children’s imaginations can create when encouraged, and we’re delighted they will help other children around the world develop their right to play.” Hege Sæbjørnsen, Country Sustainability Manager IKEA said: “At IKEA, we believe that play is

essential to every child’s wellbeing and happiness but know that there are many children in the UK who are deprived of their right to play. The SAGOSKATT range showcases our commitment to defending this right as it not only celebrates children’s creativity, but it is also helping children in some of the poorest communities in the UK to learn, develop and most importantly play.” Tom Rahilly, Director of UK Programmes at Save the Children UK said: “We are so grateful for IKEA’s support from the sales of their SAGOSKATT range. The money raised from this fantastic campaign will help us give children all over the UK the best possible start in life and help them to fulfil their potential through education and play.” This year IKEA selected ten lucky winners from over 70,000 entries to be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of having their drawing recreated as part of a limited-edition range sold in stores worldwide and online, with prices starting at £1. From a monster to a mythical hippo and crocodile hybrid, the drawings are expertly transformed into near-identical versions of the youngsters’ creations to bring the exact imagination of the child to life. For more information on the campaign, visit www.IKEAfoundation.org

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The earliest mention in East Belfast of Woodstock comes in the 1852 Belfast & Ulster Street Directory which records the resident of Woodstock Place as ‘Hugh McKibben, gentleman and three houses vacant’. Woodstock Street appears in 1868 and the modern Woodstock Road is fully built up by 1877. In 1892 Cregagh Road is not listed as a thoroughfare although several residents are recorded as living in a ‘new street off Cregagh Road’ and also at Cregagh Road. ‘T .Wilson, poor rate collector’ is mentioned as living at Cregagh House which still exists as the Church of Ireland Ministry of Healing at 162 Upper Knockbreda Road. The housing development at Thiepval and Hamel Drive was built for ex-servicemen returning from the First World War and the Cregagh housing estate was mostly constructed in the late 1940s. In recent times the Woodstock/Cregagh Road has been a great shopping area although retailing has shifted towards multiple retail chains and large shopping centres but many independent family owned shops continue to thrive. But what about some retail premises in the area that older readers may recall? Samuel Brown’s grocery, bakery, fruit and vegetable premises at 227-229 Woodstock Road (here in 1931) was located not far from Willowfield Unionist Club and lasted from the 1890s until the 1940s. There was a stable behind the shop and also a piggery which supplied bacon and ham. Samuel was quite adept at marketing activity and customers were drawn to the electrically-operated model (look closely in the window to the left) of a baker which would tap the window to attract shoppers’ attention.

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William and Sheila Rutledge stand outside their confectionery and tobacconist shop at 367 Woodstock Road with daughters Daphne and Lucinda. It is 1951, the year of the Festival of Britain exhibition which is being advertised in the shop window. The shop was located on the corner of Killowen Street which is the very next street to Ogilvie Street when heading to Belfast. William had been blinded during military service at the end of World War 2 and was trained in retailing by St. Dunstan’s now known as Blind Veterans UK. He was ably assisted in the shop by his family. A 1950s view of the ‘Hamel Stores’ at Hamel Drive. The store was operated by Mr. and Mrs. Cuthbert for many years before Gilbert Wilson took over the business in 1950. Cregagh Post Office had been based in Everton Drive since the early 1900s and was re-located to Hamel Stores in 1989. Notice the ‘Senior Service’ cigarette vending machine on the wall to the right. ‘Dettol’ @ 1s & 4d and ‘Parazone’ @ 1s seem very good value according to the advertisements.

A late 1930s view of the Cregagh Road at ‘Bell’s Bridge’ (before the roundabout and Ladas Drive were built) and showing a McCreary ‘streamliner’ tram at the end-of-lines. The tram line above Bell’s Bridge was abandoned in 1936 because of the poor surface. Passengers took a bus to the top of the road. The boundary between the Belfast and Castlereagh Council areas was also reached here. Note the cyclist to the far right with the large basket on his bicycle (which may well be a make called ‘Pashley’. ) Delivery by bicycle was a common sight on Belfast streets years ago. Only a single car is parked on the road.

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The annual creative arts competition, which attracted over 2000 entries this year, has always been a significant focal point for Anti-Bullying Week (13-17 Nov 2017). This year’s theme of “All Equal, All Different, All Together” aims to support schools and youth organisations to celebrate difference and diversity across Northern Ireland; bring children and young people together to celebrate what makes them and others unique; and help create welcoming, respectful, kind and inclusive environments both off and online for children and young people.

nti-Bullying Week is coordinated by the Northern Ireland AntiBullying Forum (NIABF) and supported by Translink. Speaking at the awards event, Rosanna Jack, Regional Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Northern Ireland AntiBullying Forum (NIABF), said: “AntiBullying Week is an opportunity for children and young people across Northern Ireland to talk about the complexities of bullying behaviour with teachers and youth leaders, parents, carers and amongst each other. It’s important that young

L-R SARAH WARREN, ERIN STEELE, BETH JOHNSTON, KOBI KINNEAR, THOMAS WARNOCK, ELIJAH HARTE FROM GILNAHIRK PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELFAST

Winners Of The Anti Bullying Week Creative Competition RUNNER-UP PICTURED: P4 CLASS, GILNAHIRK PRIMARY SCHOOL, (2D ART PIECE) people know how to spot bullying behaviour and know what to do should they or others experience bullying behaviours. It is by young people, parents/carers, teachers and youth leaders working together to respond and resolve bullying behaviours that we will create a safer society where young people can live free from bullying.” Ms Jack continued: “This year we were blown away by the powerful anti-bullying messages that young

Local Schools Tell ‘Big Small Stories’ Big Small Stories Exhibition at Ulster Museum: Exploring and Uncovering Cultural and Social Heritage of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland

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unique exhibition celebrating 35 years of integrated education in NI has been launched at an event in the Ulster Museum. Entitled ‘The Big Small Stories Exhibition’ and hosted by The NI Council for Integrated Education (NICIE), the two-day event features displays, stories and performances from the 65 Integrated schools. It is a key part of an overall heritage project designed to tell the relatively unknown story of the development of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland and its contribution to peace building and reconciliation here. With support and funding from the

people created through the media of art and written word in line with this year’s theme “All Equal, All Different, All Together”. It demonstrates a strong commitment to anti-bullying practice across Northern Ireland and in particular showcases the inspiring work that young people are doing, with the support of schools and youth groups, to promote welcoming, respectful, accepting and kind environments for all. “The quality of this year’s work Heritage Lottery Fund Northern Ireland (HLF NI), engagement with the Integrated schools as well as the founders and supporters of integrated education, ‘The Big Small Stories’ project aims to capture, record and archive the memories and experiences of the people behind the foundation and development of integrated schools across NI. Through oral history interviews and the collection of images and other heritage material, the overarching project brings together teachers, pupils, parents, principals, governors and the whole school community as they embark on an exciting journey to explore the full history of integrated education. The next stage will be working with schools in the production of an educational app about the history and legacy of integrated education. A number of oral history interviews with founding parents and principals of integrated schools, as well as former pupils, teachers, and other staff will be conducted to leave a vivid record of the memories and experiences of the ordinary people behind the foundation and development of integrated education. Finally, this project also aims to produce a di§gital and hard copy publication The publication represents the long lasting outcome of the Big Small Stories Project.

was exceptional and all young people who took part should be congratulated for the wonderful anti-bullying work they created. It is vitally important to see and hear the voice of the child within anti-bullying work. This year many of the messages from our young people aimed to support and empower other young people which is inspiring and positive for AntiBullying Week 2017.” Translink has been an active supporter of Anti-Bullying Week for the past 9 years and helps to reinforce messages by placing anti-bullying poster displays at train and bus stations across Northern Ireland. Congratulating all of the award recipients, Ursula Henderson, Translink PR Manager, said: “Young people across Northern Ireland have shown great awareness of this serious issue and tackled it in expressive and effective ways. They’ve come together with a powerful united voice to say bullying behaviours should not be tolerated in any form and that everyone should be treated with respect. Translink’s pleased to be able to spread this important message across the bus and rail network.”

Strathearn School Welcomes Lord Mayor of Belfast

The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Belfast, Nuala McAllister, visited the School in November. THE LORD MAYOR participated in a question and answer session with sixth form politics students. Topics as diverse as what makes Belfast a welcoming and inclusive city, how to break the current deadlock at Stormont and what it’s like being a young woman in politics made for a lively discussion. Pupils enjoyed the chance to speak directly to an elected representative and the Lord Mayor responded thoughtfully to the issues that the pupils raised, making this a valuable visit for all concerned. For more info on the Lord Mayor www.nualamcallister.co.uk. For info from Strathearn School Contact Dr Haire, ehaire320@c2kni.net.

Grosvenor Grammar School’s ‘Sister Act’

Grosvenor Grammar School Staged its annual whole-school Drama Production, performing ‘Sister Act’ to in excess of 1500 people over four entertaining and action-packed performances.

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The Holywood Steiner school will be holding their annual Advent Fair on Sunday, 10 December, between 1 and 6pm.

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his family-friendly event is a market and a food fair, a parent and friends choir performance and a craft festival. This year it will also feature forest school activities as well as a bonfire. There will be an organic burger stall (meat and vegan), a pizza van, a curry stall, dumplings, crepes and a barista cafe fully stocked with delicious healthy cakes and festive bakes. The school accepts children from

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“Golf Mad” Max Set For Top Golf Academy Three year old Max Browne from Bangor has been awarded a prestigious Junior Golf Award as part of The Golf Academy at Rockport School

ockport School Golf Academy is the first of its kind in Ireland to give pupils the unique opportunity to combine academic studies with dedicated timetabled time to practice their golf.

It offers an outstanding opportunity for aspiring young champions and goes beyond simply playing as members are taught golf etiquette, rules, course management, greenkeeping and caddying. As part of the Academy all children from the age of three play golf as a timetabled PE sport. This Junior Golf Award is testament to the commitment the Academy makes to nurturing talent from a young age. Max, pictured here with Mr McIlveen Head of Boys’ PE and Debbie Hanna, PGA Professional at Blackwood Golf Club, was identified as a growing

playgroup to GCSE. Parent Emma Foley said, “The children, parents, teachers and friends of the school truly love sharing the creativity and community spirit that the school is so rich in. It is a time for families to come together to create decorations or bake cakes for comfort and sustenance through the long nights of winter.” The school places a special emphasis on the seasons of the talent and the Academy will give him the opportunity to grow in the game and realise his full potential as he moves through the development stages of the Academy. Max’s mum Kelly says he’s ‘golf mad’ and knew Rockport was the natural choice of school for Max, and his sister Jessica. Kelly says:

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year, and through each season it looks to nourish every child in a comprehensive and age appropriate way. “The Advent season in Europe has traditionally been a time of preparation for the depths of winter, a time to enjoy the cosiness of retreating indoors and lighting candles and fires,” added Emma.” The school’s Advent Fair is an outward expression of this impulse to bring the children the gift of self-expression through their class work, stories, activities, crafts and through their active forest school experience. Children and their carers can come and work around the bonfire to create their own advent craft to take home as a gift or for themselves. This in addition to the other amazing crafts on offer. Admission to the event is free, and everyone is welcome.

Author Pauline Burgess Met Pupils From Our Lady And St. Patrick’s College In Cregagh Library. PAULINE BURGESS is a school teacher and author from Rostrevor. Having taught many reluctant readers over the years she believes in promoting the idea of reading for enjoyment. Pauline received the ACES Award (Artist Career Enhancement Scheme) from the Arts Council of NI for her writing. She is also the mother of one pony mad daughter. Pony Party, the 3rd book in Pauline’s children’s series Pony Friends Forever was published in May 2015. With Pauline are Eirinn McCullagh, Charlie McAdam, James Porter and Aimée Craig.

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“As a parent it’s thrilling when your child gets so much enjoyment from any activity they do. But as Max shows so much enthusiasm for golf, and appears to be showing good ability for his age, we knew Rockport was the natural school choice in order to help nurture and develop his talent. Rockport have been instrumental in allowing Max to fully enjoy his golf, whilst also giving him the platform and resources to consistently improve his game. I really cannot speak highly enough of the school. The staff and Headmaster have really invested in Max’s development and his future, not just through golf, but through the top-class primary education that Rockport gives.” For more info www.rockportschool.com

Stars from the Belfast-based performing arts school, The Rainbow Factory at YouthAction Northern Ireland take to the stage in a spectacular production.

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ARE YOU INTIMIDATED IN THE GYM? FITNESS : BY STEFANIE

Do you feel intimidated, nervous, scared or self conscious in the gym?

ell let me tell you something you are not alone. You are not the first person to feel this way nor will you be the last. But what I can tell you is that this is normal, you are human and you are throwing yourself into a whole new experience and way of life and trust me that is scary. But the sooner you can make that first move the better, as the longer you put something off the harder it is going to be to overcome. Lets face it what is there to be intimidated by? If you think about it logically everyone is there to battle their own demons, everyone is there to better themselves, to get fitter, to be a healthier person, to get stronger, leaner or whatever their goal is. You have two choices here: be scared and let that fear intimidate you and stop you moving forward? or overcome that fear, get down to

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HOW TO DIET OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD? My short answer is don’t!

the gym, kick that session in the butt and start to feel as amazing as you deserve because you are worth it and never let anyone or anything make you feel otherwise. SO HERE ARE MY TOP TIPS! 1. No one is judging you. 2. No one is interested in what you are doing. 3. Hire a Personal Trainer until you learn the ropes. 4. If you feel self conscious why not bring a friend with you. 5. No one is staring at you, and if they do why not say “Hi”, you never know who you will meet! 6. Most people are probably doing things incorrectly, so don’t feel embarrassed.

ar too many people worry about ruining their progress or “gains” over the festive period but unless you are going food mad and binging everyday which i’m sure you wont as we are all moderation eaters by now… aren’t we? Then try not to let it ruin your festive spirits. Everyone wants to eat, drink and be merry without putting on a pound. But lets face it a few nights out is not going to break the bank, yes you may hold a little more water and yes you may feel full and bloated but thats just the extra food doing its job. A few days off will only take a few days in the gym to burn off and you will magically be back to normal. My point being the festive period is about celebrating with friends and family its not about obsessing over macros and training schedules. Do eat, drink and be merry but just be wary that you don’t have to do it all day everyday. Focus on eating “right” when you can, but don’t let it ruin your festivities. You are human!

New technology company Moment Health launched its first innovation to the consumer market last month

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MOMENT HEALTH: CLINICAL TRIAL WITH ULSTER UNIVERSITY HEALTH : TECH INNOVATION

he Moment Health App, and kicks off a Clinical Trial with Ulster University, following on from the announcement of the university’s £5million investment in a new Institute of Mental Health Studies. Moment Health tackles maternal mental health by providing new mothers and their families with the tools and

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having significant early results. Prof Mulvenna said, “Our work with Moment Health fits perfectly within Ulster University’s ‘Healthy Communities’ theme as part of our Five and Fifty Strategic Plan. Dr Anne Moorhead and Dr Raymond Bond and others in Ulster examined how mental health and wellbeing can be measured and supported using digital technology, and early results indicate exciting new opportunities using data analytics, as part of Ulster’s Cognitive Analytics Research Lab (CARL). The impact of this work has great potential to expand beyond the initial Innovation Voucher and is fully in line with Ulster’s Research and Impact Strategy.” Available now to download, in its first week the Moment Health app has already ranked as the number one health and fitness app in the UK. Available to download now from the Apple Store and Google Play. Technology company Moment Health exists to prioritise Maternal Mental Health and make it mainstream. Developed with clinicians and healthcare professionals, the Moment Health app screens for perinatal, postnatal and associated anxieties. It includes features to better the lives of mums and dads who all deserve the best of care.

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Dec 2017

The Phoenix Sweetie Shop at the MAC, Belfast is now open and Phoenix Natural Gas has launched its Christmas competition that promises to help one little visitor say thank you to that someone special in their life that’s helped make it a little bit sweeter.

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As a community-focused organisation, we are delighted to be partnering with the MAC once again and sponsoring its Christmas show, Hansel and Gretel. Our Phoenix Sweetie Shop is free for families to step inside and explore; and we are encouraging everyone visiting to nominate a sweetie in their life that deserves to be rewarded.

Geri Wright Communications Manager at Phoenix Natural Gas

One of the exciting Belfast based projects is Golden Thread Gallery’s A Little of What You Fancy, a multidisciplinary arts project for older people delivered through a series of visual arts, words and music workshops with a professional musician and visual artist. The output of the project will be showcased at the Golden Thread Gallery in a visual arts exhibition and also at the Oh Yeah Centre with a music and arts events. Another project, Play Resource Warehouse, in North Belfast, will work with Translink and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum with groups of older people and carers to create a collection of artworks based around the idea of memories and days out which will be exhibited in Play Resource. Queen’s Film Theatre will work with people with dementia and their carers aswell as older men from Men’s Sheds to create artworks inspired by films they will watch. QFT hope to work with over 500 older people in total across Belfast, Ballymena, Carnmoney, Newtownards and Scrabo. The Arts and Older People’s programme was set up to increase opportunities for older people to actively engage in the arts and explore the social issues affecting them, such as poverty, isolation and loneliness, as well as promoting wellbeing.

MAKE SOMEONE’S NEW YEAR SWEETER ADMISSION FREE : EVERYONE WELCOME

Lorraine Calderwood, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Jacqueline O’Hagan, Eastside Arts, with Bobby Porter from the East Belfast Men’s Shed, one of the organisations set to benefit from the funding. artscouncil-ni.org

£192,000 ARTS INVESTMENT FOR OLDER PEOPLE

INCLUDED IN THE FUNDING Eastside Arts, Artful Aging and Men’ Shed (as part of QFT Older People’s Project)

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has announced National Lottery funding and public funding from the Public Health Agency, of over £192,000, for 19 organisations across the region to deliver community-based arts projects benefitting older people.

loneliness and isolation. The Arts and Older People’s Programme was established by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in 2010 and is now a cross-governmental partnership with funding from the Public Health Agency and The Baring Foundation. To date the programme has provided £1.8m funding to community organisations and voluntary groups across Northern Ireland in the delivery of 137 arts projects to older people. The programme has been designed to challenge perceptions of what it means to be an older person. Lorraine Calderwood, Community Development Officer at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, explained how the Arts and Older People’s Programme is making a difference to the lives of older people across the region, “Research has proven that engagement with the arts can raise self-esteem, confidence and motivation, as well as aid in relieving stress, worries and also pain. The Arts and Older People’s Programme is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our older people to take part in arts activities, enriching their lives for the better. The arts have a vital role to play in helping older people find their voice and express the issues which can often affect them on a day-to-day basis, thus promoting positive physical and mental health.”

Zach Graham helps Phoenix Natural Gas Communications Manager, Geri Wright launch its Phoenix Sweetie Shop at MAC. Phoenix Natural Gas is the proud sponsor Hansel & Gretel (1)

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he funding is part of the Arts Council’s Arts and Older People’s Programme, a pioneering initiative which aims

Speaking on their Phoenix Sweetie Shop, Geri Wright, Communications Manager at Phoenix Natural Gas said: “As a community-focused organisation, we are delighted to be partnering with the MAC once again and sponsoring its Christmas show, Hansel and Gretel. Our Phoenix Sweetie Shop is free for families to step inside and explore; and we are encouraging everyone visiting to nominate a sweetie in their life that deserves to be rewarded. This could be anyone from your teacher, lollipop warden, sports coach, mum and dad; to grandparents, siblings or even your favourite pet. From

all the entries received we will choose one worthy person (or pet) to receive a much-deserved special treat in the new year. Last year, we called for Christmas wishes and were overwhelmed by the number of heartfelt wishes and stories received. As a result, we were able to donate £1,500 to The Welcome Organisation, as the biggest wish from the little visitors was to end homelessness. Whilst Christmas is the season for giving, I have no doubt we will receive a plethora of nominations that demonstrates the breadth of kindness and goodwill present all year round.” The MAC’s Christmas show Hansel & Gretel, which is sponsored by Phoenix Natural Gas, opened on Tuesday 28 November. Performed with enchanting staging, a local cast and an original acoustic score, the MAC’s own production of Hansel & Gretel will take audiences on a fun adventure where they will discover why friendship, laughter and family are essential for the perfect Christmas. The Phoenix Sweetie Shop will remain in place on the ground floor of the MAC throughout Christmas until 7th January 2018 and is completely free to visit. The MAC and Phoenix invites you to come along and nominate your sweetie. Full competition details at www.phoenixcompetition.com

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s part of its sponsorship of the MAC’s Christmas show, Hansel & Gretel, the Phoenix Sweetie Shop will take centre stage on the ground floor of the arts venue. Over the next six weeks, the Phoenix Sweetie Shop is expected to attract close to 500 families who will interact, take photos and of course make lots of nominations. This fantastic competition was launched) at the annual Christmas light switch on at the MAC, where hundreds of families came out in their winter woollies to renew their family tradition and help celebrate the magic of Christmas at the MAC.

to promote positive mental health and well-being among older people through engagement with the arts whilst tackling issues of

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When Angels Sing An Exhibition for Christmas @ Artisann Dates Thursday 7th December to Saturday 23rd December 2017

When Angels Sing - It’s midwinter at the gallery, but the art will sing. For this special Christmas show several of our favourite artists from 2017 will be unpacking a selection of beautifully unique paintings. Inspired by the phrase ‘When Angels Sing’ a select group of artists are producing new works for our Christmas Exhibition. Treat yourself or a loved one to a unique work of art. Ideal Christmas presents for the art lover in your life, or a treat for yourself, these artworks will be snapped up fast on a first come, first served basis. All art is available to buy, and may be collected / delivered from 9th to 23rd December ArtisAnn Gallery, 70 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AE www.artisann.org

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By local historian Aidan Campbell

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: CONNSBROOK Courtesy of Belfast Harbour Commissioners BELMONT Courtesy of Keith Haines from the Campbell College Archive HENRYVILLE Courtesy of Ros Davies’ Co. Down, Northern Ireland Family History Research Site BALLYMACARRETT Courtesy of Mark Hewitt STRANDTOWN Courtesy of Mike Maybin

BIG HOUSES By local historian Aidan Campbell

Of East Belfast CONNSBROOK HOUSE This old image is not a photograph but an oil painting by Hugh Frazer (1795–1865). He was a landscape artist best known for his views of Belfast and County Down and completed this painting of ‘Connsbrook House’ (demolished) in 1813 when there was little building development in the area. Located at the Holywood Road end of what is now Connsbrook Avenue the stretch of water in the background is the estuary of the Connswater River and the small town in the distance is Belfast.

BELMONT HOUSE Belmont is a well-known suburb in East Belfast which takes its name from a large demesne and estate. The name of Belmont may well derive from Portia’s house in ‘The Merchant of Venice’. ‘Belmont House’ (demolished) was bought by Thomas McClure who purchased the surrounding townlands of Strandtown and Ballymaghan in 1858 from the Ranfurley family of Dungannon (whose name survives locally at Ranfurley Drive) and a few years later bought Ballycloghan townland including Belmont

There was a time when there were not many houses in East Belfast. The entire townland of Ballymacarrett was bought for £300.00 in 1672 by Thomas Pottinger from the Earl of Clanbrassil and there were only two houses on the road (now the Newtownards Road) from Bridge End to the Connswater River. The townland was sold to Baron Yelverton in 1779 for £18,113 to build houses at Ballymacarrett as a rival to Belfast across the River Lagan. In 1787 it was bought by Marquis of

house and lands from Lord Bangor. In 1890 he sold Belmont to the trustees of linen merchant Henry James Campbell (no relation) who had lived in retirement at another grand house called ‘Lorne’ in Craigavad (now the headquarters of the Ulster Girl Guides) to build one of the great schools of Belfast, Campbell College which opened in 1894. HENRYVILLE HOUSE Not far from the old Boyd Endowment School at Lagan Village, this was how ‘Henryville House’ (demolished) looked in 1897 when it was the residence of builder and contractor William Kerr. Look at the elaborate porch, minarets and of course a sign of wealth is the horse and carriage at the front door. It is interesting how the address changed as Belfast expanded. In 1860 it was described as being located at Lagan Village,

Donegall for £25,000 and inherited by his son Lord Spencer Chichester (later Baron Templemore) in 1837 and was in family ownership until 1906. Big Houses (mostly demolished by 2017) were built from the wealth generated largely from businesses based in Belfast. Wealthy business owners had their businesses in Belfast and they lived in Belfast. But what of some of the big houses that were in existence in the 1830s when the first Ordnance Survey Map was published?

Ballymacarrett which by 1880 had become Lagan Village Road, Mountpottinger and by 1900 was Woodstock Place, off Woodstock Road, Belfast. William Kerr is associated with Henryville until, in the 1910 Belfast Street Directory, it is listed as vacant and is not mentioned thereafter. BALLYMACARRETT HOUSE ‘Ballymacarrett House’ was located not far from St Matthew’s R.C. Church at Bryson Street, Newtownards Road. In the 1850s the resident was Joseph Patton, gentleman but by the late 1860s was owned by wealthy coal merchant Alexander King who was a large land owner at Ballymacarrett and owned the site on Templemore Avenue where Glentoran once played in the 1880s before they became based at the Oval. Some wealthy coal merchants lived in East Belfast and probably the best-known name is that of Sir

Samuel Kelly who was born in the family home at Castlereagh Street. The coal depot of Alexander King was nearby at Scrabo Street, Queen’s Quay which is close to the Odyssey entertainment complex. STRANDTOWN HOUSE This is how Gelston’s Corner on Holywood Road looked in 1930 with a view along the Holywood Road looking towards Belfast on the left and Pim’s Avenue on the right. The Belfast Street Directory records that Mrs. Gelston is listed in this vicinity as a ‘grocer and spirit dealer’ in the 1860s. The small castellated building to the right is the gatelodge of ‘Strandtown House’, home of James Alexander Morrison Heyn well-known for being owner of the Ulster Steamship Company also known as the ‘Head Line’. The house was demolished in the 1930s to be replaced by the Strand cinema.

AIDAN CAMPBELL has previously published 13 East Belfast local history books entitled: Beaconsfield, Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh, Cregagh, Stormont, Sydenham, Belmont, East Belfast Revisited Volumes 1 & 2, Ballymacarrett and Castlereagh Updated. Also on South Belfast, Newtownbreda and on Greater Belfast, Belfast Through Time. He regularly gives illustrated talks to local groups and societies. The books are available at Hillmount Garden Centre, Marie Curie Hospice, Hamilton News Cregagh and EastSide Visitor Centre with profits donated to local charity. There are more books in the pipeline! Book sales online at: www.eastbelfasthistory.com

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SAT 9TH, 16TH & 23RD DEC, 3.00PM Frozen 2013 / CERT PG When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition.

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Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII – THE LAST JEDI From 14th December

Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga.

THUR 14TH DEC, 8.30PM & XMAS EVE 3PM Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 / CERT PG One year after Kevin was left home alone and had to defeat a pair of bumbling burglars, he accidentally finds himself in New York City, and the same criminals are not far behind.

Silver Screenings weekly movie classics for seniors (but open to all) on Thursdays at 2.00pm. Supported by Specsavers Connswater and Arts & Business NI. Tickets £3.00 including tea/coffee. 4th & 11th January Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) [U] Showgirls Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei’s fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. 18TH & 25TH JANUARY The Apartment (1960) [PG] Billy Wilder classic, winner of Oscars for Best Picture, Director and Original Screenplay. A man tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for flings, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.

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After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

THUR 21ST DEC, 8.30PM Edward Scissorhands 1990 / CERT 12 Tim Burton fantasy about a gentle man (Johnny Depp) with scissors for hands who is brought into a new community after living in isolation.

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS ‘Tis the season for your festive favourites – always very popular so pre-booking advised. Tickets £4.00.

SAT 9TH, 16TH & 23RD DEC, 12.30PM Elf 2003 / CERT PG Will Ferrell stars as Buddy who was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised as an elf.

XMAS EVE, 12.30PM Miracle On 34th Street 1994 / CERT U A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus (Richard Attenborough) is the real thing. FRI 22ND DEC, 4PM & 8.30PM It’s A Wonderful Life 1946 / CERT U Frank Capra directs and James Stewart stars in this classic tearjerker about a despondent businessman and his guardian angel.

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A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE Join Titanic Belfast until 23 December to explore the Elves’ Workshop in their Magical Christmas Experience. Step through the Old Curiosity Shop to enter the Magical Workshop and watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his elves count down to their favourite night of the year. Peek into the toy shop where the elves have been hard at work and join Mrs Claus at her cosy kitchen to hear Christmas tales, before letting your creative juices flow with arts and crafts, or work with Father Christmas’ elves to write and post your Christmas letter. Plus don’t forget to make a Christmas Wish to hang on the Magical Wishing Tree! Finally, wrap up your Magical Christmas Experience by having your name checked off on the ‘Naughty or Nice’ list by the Chief Elf, then journey through the enchanted forest and meet Father Christmas. Child ticket (under 13yrs) includes: Juice and Shortbread Storytelling Festive Arts and Crafts Christmas Letter Writing ‘Naughty or Nice’ list check with the Chief Elf Individual Photo with Father Christmas (and print) Individual Gift and Candy Cane Adults will be treated to a mulled apple juice and shortbread as they enjoy the experience. Average experience duration is 30-45 minutes. Tickets Children: £15 Adults: £4 Make Christmas memories to last a lifetime - book your tickets today at www.titanicbelfast.com

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4TH & 11TH JANUARY North by Northwest (1959) [PG] A hapless New York advertising executive (Cary Grant) is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies and pursued across the country. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Action/Adventure/Mystery 18TH JANUARY Denial (2016) [12a] Starring Rachel Weisz and Timothy Spall. Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel. Based on the acclaimed book “History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier”. Plus screening on 16th January with introduction by Steven Jaffe, Consultant to the Board of Deputies of British Jews, as part of Holocaust Memorial Day

25TH JANUARY & 1ST FEBRUARY One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) [15] Jack Nicholson plays a criminal who pleads insanity after getting into trouble again and, once in the mental institution, rebels against the oppressive nurse and rallies up the scared patients. Drama

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