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STRAND TOGETHER TO SECURE FUTURE OF EAST BELFAST LANDMARK As The Strand, NI’s oldest cinema and one of its most iconic buildings, heads towards its 80th Anniversary in December, this East Belfast landmark is calling on everyone to #StrandTogether to ensure a long-term future for the venue as a vibrant film and arts centre.

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Local residents, politicians, businesses, schools and community groups are invited to #StrandTogether and support this important local resource. Whether volunteering, attending events, making donations or simply sharing stories and pictures from the last 80 years for an anniversary exhibition in December – everyone can be part of what could be an exciting future for entertainment, arts and culture in East Belfast. Recently, the building’s short-term survival was secured when Strand Arts Centre was established as a not-for-profit charity in 2013 to create a community hub that enhances the arts and cultural offer. Strand Arts Centre Chief Executive Mimi Turtle said: “The Strand has served East Belfast well over the last 80 years and has survived as long

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The refurbishment would transform the Strand and include three cinema screens showing the latest blockbusters as well as a programme of classic, cultural and educational films; two drama/dance studios and three smaller workshop rooms; two theatres seating 180 & 250 with a diverse programme of live performances throughout the year; and a café/bar fronting the Holywood Road.

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this period proves this building means a

these days. From personal endeavour to

own special memory of The

lot to the community. And as you can see

school adventures to business success, East

Strand Cinema. Perhaps To

from our front page story, plans are afoot

Belfast has certainly been busy these last

see Casablanca, North By Northwest,

to transform this Art Deco legend into an

few weeks scooping awards, presenting

The Graduate, Rocky? A 10p mix up, a

arts, film and community hub. It’s the 80th

cheques and planning to scale new heights.

gallon of Coke and The Goonies? Bliss. Or

anniversary of the place in December.

We’ve got it all lined up for your eyes to

maybe even to fawn over the The Nolan

In the current climate its fantastic it has

suck up into your brainbox and raise your

Sisters live on stage? And today there

survived. And that’s down to the people

eyebrows. We also have some fantastic local

are younger Strand fans who are in the

behind it throughout its timeline. And you.

experts on board with some crucial advice

mood for dancing, and the arts centre

So it’s that same community spirit that is

for the summer ahead along with our

incarnation has catered for that since 2013;

required to bring the building into a new

regular faves on which feedback has been

30 theatre productions, 25 music events,

era. The plans sounds fantastic, it’s time

wonderful. So enjoy the peak month of

in excess of 100 specialist film events and

to #strandtogether and make it a reality.

summer, put your feet up and think about

120 participatory arts events covering a

Anything is possible. Just take a look at

those Strand memories to get in touch with.

In association with:

wide variety of art forms – attracting an

some of the achievements and challenges

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audience of over 90,000 people during

some or your neighbours are taking on

the Goonies. Enjoy!

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about the basics so you can get comfortable

is in the same boat really helps to boost

The Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

confidence and it is great to see our City

area has been named top in research carried

Investment Programme paying off through our Super Connected Communities. All our community centres are now Wi-Fi enabled and by using a mobile IT hub we can provide a course or taster session as requested.

Technology is a wonderful tool for everyone, and older people are no different once

Alderman Guy Spence, drops into Dee Street Community Centre to meet older people taking part in a free basic IT course being offered at community centres across Belfast

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out on the new 11 council areas. A report by The Detail, examined areas including quality of life, industry trends and social issues.

Mayor, Councillor Thomas Beckett said: “Having been a resident in the area for many years, I am delighted to see the council area,

they conquer any initial fear about it,”

of which I am proud to be Mayor, take the top

added the Alderman. Since the Super

spot in all that the area has to offer. This is a

Connected Communities project started

very popular place to live in and work, with

357 new on-liners have taken part in

and the Council is working to continually

eputy Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Guy

internet training at our IT hubs. To find out

Spence, is encouraging older people to

more log onto www.belfastcity.gov.uk/

council rates of all of the newly formed

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classes at local community centres.

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the highest quality services possible and

Alderman Spence was promoting a five

270644 to find out more.

week basic internet course at Dee Street

improve the area. We struck the lowest

provide these in the most economical way to our expanded ratepayer base. Coupled

Community Centre aimed at getting older

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people to take the plunge and become

Lord Mayor, Alderman Guy Spence, drops

computer literate.

into Dee Street Community Centre to meet

The classes, funded by Age Friendly Belfast,

older people taking part in a free basic IT

are running throughout the summer at

course being offered at community centres

centres across the city. “Technology is so

across Belfast. 02890 270644. Pictured with

advantage. “The Council will also work to

much part of our lives now and can really

the Deputy Lord Mayor (l-r) is Anne Greenan,

influence education areas, health provision

make a difference but you need to learn

Roisin McKenna and Raymond Jennings.

and infrastructure for our citizens,” he said.

with community planning, listening to and consulting with our residents and preparing an Area Development Plan, we will continue to position our boundary area to the best

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Monday to Saturday and also offers rotisserie chicken done in a selection of home made

Ni n e g r e at c a m p s, o n e f un summer Young people in Outer East Belfast can look forward to an action packed summer thanks to Belfast City Council summer camps. Nine free camps are taking place at community centres, sporting clubs and local schools to encourage those aged between seven and 14-years-old to either learn something new or boost their expertise in a chosen sport. Councillor Julie Anne Corr Johnston, Chair of the People and Communities Committee, said: “We want to provide opportunities for young people to remain active over the summer, and are working closely with a number of sports governing bodies to do that through these sports camps.

Making the best use of community facilities and - in partnership with local schools and community centres - we are offering sports such as dodgeball, netball, table tennis, rugby, football and bowls. We are urging children to sign up for a fantastic fun summer.”

Information on and registration for the free camps, which run from early July to mid August, can be obtained by telephoning 028 9027 0344.

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Or if you prefer, there is a sumptuous line up of pastries. Not forgetting the little ones, they can dive into the ever popular Shmoo milkshakes with a variety of flavours to tickle every tiny taste bud. Bub’s is a great family friendly venue and is also available for private hire.

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Saturday 1 8 J uly | Sum m er Str oll at Belfast WOW 10.30am to noon

Join warden Chris Sturgeon to explore Belfast’s Window on Wildlife as summer is in full bloom. At this time of year wonderful views over the lagoon are complemented by the sound of squabbling terns on the man-made rafts and the reserve will also be alla-flutter with beautiful butterflies. This event costs £5 for adults and £4 for RSPB members, which is payable on the day. Children’s places cost £2.50/£2 for RSPB members. Booking is essential by emailing amy.colvin@rspb.org.uk or calling 028 9049 1547.

E as t B e lfa s t Vo l u n t e e r s R e cog ni se d by B ar n ar d o’s N I Volunteers with Barnardo’s East Belfast Family Connections service were recently recognised for their roles during Volunteer Week 2015.

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elsie Erskine and Claire Stockham volunteer with the service’s Tullycarnet Family Project helping with a range of support for babies, children and parents. They

were presented with certificates of acknowledgement for their time and dedication by

Belfast stude nt s se t up b usin es s es wh ile studying

the charity’s Assistant Director Stephanie Kernohan who said: “We are so proud of our volunteers, the work they do and the time they commit. Having dedicated volunteers helps us reach more children and deliver quality services. The volunteers at our East Belfast Family Connections Service help support the staff, parents, children and babies.

Having volunteers enriches the service we deliver and I was delighted to recognise their commitment during Volunteer’s Week.” Volunteers with Barnardo’s can take on a range of roles from befriending, to supporting young people with disabilities to administration to literacy support. Volunteers are also needed for our shops and to help us fundraise.

A number of students at university and college in Belfast are setting up their own enterprises while studying, thanks to a popular business support programme, funded by the council.

Among those were Andrew Boyd, Vicky Potts, Adam Whiteside and Alex Caskey – students from Queen’s University - who have set up Ivea Labs, a tech start-up company.

Developing a tech product to change the way tourists interact with exhibitions, their ‘Visit’ product idea also won the Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition this month securing a prize fund of €10,000. What a

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year it has been for us – we have learned so much from the BEA,” Andrew said. “From the excellent mentoring element of the programme to being put in contact with

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Ireland Science Park and the Game of

college in Belfast are setting up their

Thrones exhibition and building an app for

own enterprises while studying, thanks to

the tourism industry, it’s been a wonderful

a popular business support programme,

experience. The Belfast Enterprise Academy

funded by the council. The students who

was definitely the best thing ever – it made

attend Ulster University, Belfast Metropolitan

our business idea real and gave us so many

College and Queen’s University took part in

opportunities to make the business feasible.”

the Belfast Enterprise Academy (BEA) which

Niall Cox, a first-year studying civil

offers support on setting up enterprises

engineering at Ulster University, is also on

and developing business ideas. As well as

his way to getting his business Viridi – a

participating in workshops and receiving

fresh food sustainable growing environment,

one-to-one mentoring to explore and

up and running. “I really needed help with

develop a business idea or product, the

marketing my business and achieved this

students had the chance to meet with a

through the BEA,” he said. “The mentoring

number of current successful business

and specialist support I received through the

owners and learn from their experiences.

programme was very beneficial and helped

A celebration ceremony took place in City

me along the way.”

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Hall recently for the 24 young people who

The staff from The Department of Finance and Personnel at Clare House, Airport Road

were also presented with certificates for

For more information on the council’s

completion of the programme by Councillor

support for local business, visit www.

Deirdre Hargey, Chair of Belfast City Council’s

belfastcity.gov.uk/business or www.

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took part in Action Cancer’s The Bra Walk on Friday 5th June. Named, Team Treasure Chest, they are delighted to announce they raised a total of £2667! A truly amazing amount from one team. Congratulations to all involved.

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K e nnedy j oi ns h und red s of cyc li ng c ommuters f o r spec i al ‘Bi ke to W ork Day’ breakfast Transport Minister Danny Kennedy along with hundreds of cycling commuters supporting ‘Bike to Work Day’ made a detour to Belfast City Hall for a special bicycle breakfast at the invitation of Lord Mayor Arder Carson.

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ike to Work Day marks the end of a

even more people to embrace cycling as an

weeklong series of events aimed at

alternative and healthy mode of transport,

highlighting the numerous health, financial

both for their own benefit and for the

and environmental benefits associated

environment we share. The annual ‘Bike

with cycling. Danny Kennedy, Transport

to Work Day’ may end this evening, but

Minister and committed cyclist said: “I

together we can make every day a ‘bike day’

would like to thank everyone who has

when we consider cycling for commuting

taken part in ‘Bike to Work Day’ and the

or leisure.” Bike Week is an annual event

many others who have joined in the events

promoted by the Department for Regional

that made up this year’s ‘Bike Week’. Last

Development Cycling Unit to raise public

year I announced that it was my aim to

awareness of the benefits of cycling.

launch a ‘Cycling Revolution’ and today is just one example of how that aim is

PICTURED LEFT: Andrea, 49 and Anthony

successfully being embraced by hundreds

Toner, 50, from East Belfast, took part in

of people across Northern Ireland. My

Bike to Work Day. ABOVE: Transport Minister

Departments Cycling Unit is focused on the

Danny Kennedy, along with hundreds of

needs of people who would like to cycle.

cycling commuters supporting ‘Bike to Work

We are developing ways to encourage

Day’ with Lord Mayor Arder Carson

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Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is looking for people from across the province to zip across the Lagan in Belfast on Sunday 20th September. Are you brave enough to step up to this adrenaline-filled challenge?

Participants will set foot on a crane which will then be raised to an incredible150ft in the air!

You will witness the most amazing views over the city before stepping off and whizzing 1000ft across the river, reaching super speeds of up to 40mph! MRF Fundraising Officer, Karen Dunlop commented, ‘Having taken part in this challenge before, I would encourage people to give it a go! The hardest part is taking that initial step off the crane but then you feel a great rush of adrenaline as you fly across the water. It’s a fun and memorable way to raise vital funds in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia. They are deadly diseases which are easily mistaken for milder illnesses like flu but can kill within hours or cause serious, life-long disabilities such as brain damage, amputations and blindness. With your support, MRF can continue to fund vital research projects, raise awareness of the diseases in the province and support those who have been affected.’ You must be at least 16 years old to particpate, pay a £39 registration fee and raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. Contact Karen on 028 9032 1283 or email karend@ meningitis-ni.org. Once registered, you will receive a fundraising pack and charity t-shirt to help get your fundraising off to a flying start. We would like to get as many people as we possibly can to zip the River Lagan so please sign up now – you could help save a life.

Cheques were presented to Cancer Focus and St.Colmcille’s Parish following a choral concert recently. The three choirs involved were from “Sing for Life”, St.Colmcille’s Church and St.Joseph’s Primary School. The concert was a fantastic success and raised £1700!

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The unique Titanic Clock is handed over to Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman Guy Spence (right) and Belfast City Council Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie (centre) by Belfast businessman, Jim Fitzpatrick (left).

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he elegant timepiece - valued at £150,000 – will be showcased in the reception area of City Hall from today until this Friday (19 June). Thereafter it will be placed in the Lord

Mayor’s Parlour. Owned by local businessman Jim Fitzpatrick, the clock is a one-off created last year by Patek Philippe (the world renowned Swiss luxury watch manufacturer).Its dome shape was crafted to recall the departure of RMS Titanic from Belfast 1912. Beautiful cloisonné enamel work illustrates the ship’s domed glass ceiling. Lengths of gold ribbon are used for the partitions, and the design contains 22 intricate enamel colours and 200 gold spangles. Mr Fitzpatrick said his rationale for making the loan was to mark the start of a new era thanks to the creation of the new Belfast City Council.

“Belfast City Council and its City Hall is an appropriate home for the Titanic Clock,” he explained. “It is a symbol of the city’s illustrious past as an industrial centre of world standard. It draws attention to today’s revival in the Titanic Quarter. I am pleased in making this gesture to mark the beginning of the new Belfast City Council. Already there are signs of renewed vigour and determination to make Belfast a capital city worthy of the title and the pride of all its citizens”.

Belfast’s Deputy Lord Mayor Guy Spence and BCC Chief Executive Suzanne Wylie received

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A unique clock designed to reflect the luxury and historic significance of the Titanic has been handed over to Belfast City Council today – and will now go on display to the public.

the clock at a handover ceremony this morning in City Hall. The Deputy Lord Mayor said: “This is a wonderful and generous gesture which will no doubt be enjoyed by the hundreds of locals and visitors who pass through City Hall every day. This beautiful showpiece is a great symbol of our pride in the past whilst the clock is ticking towards a new era filled with hope and positivity”.

about any aspect of terminal illness, needs support or just wants to talk 0800 090 2309 An information hub on the website www. mariecurie.org.uk/help with leaflets to download or request in print, film guides, and links to other support. It covers a wide range of topics from symptom management to financial and legal matters to emotional support.

The Marie Curie Community – www. community.mariecurie.org.uk an online forum for anyone affected by terminal illness to share experiences, find and give support.

The Marie Curie Helper service is a free one-to-one support service for people with any terminal illness and those who are caring for them. The service is available across

M

Northern Ireland. The Helper service is tailored

arie Curie cares for people with a

to people’s individual support needs. For up

terminal illness in many ways, at the

to three hours each week our trained Helper

W ELC OME T H E WE ALTH OF NATI ONS TO B OTA N IC GARDENS

Organised by ArtsEkta, Northern Ireland’s largest ethnic arts organisation, Belfast Mela

hospice here in East Belfast, thorough the Day

volunteers provide companionship/a listening

Therapy Clinics in the hospice, Downpatrick,

ear and emotional support; offer respite visits

Newtownards hospitals and through the Marie

to give families and carers a short break from

Curie nursing service delivered directly into

their caring role; lend practical support, such as

the patients’ home across the province. Marie

accompanying individuals to appointments or

Curie is here for people living with ANY terminal

simply going out for a coffee or to the cinema;

illness, whether that’s cancer, Parkinson’s, Motor

help with sourcing information or signposting

Neurone. Alzheimer’s or Aids. We offer patients

on other available support such as counselling

still being kept under wraps, but visitors to

and their families’ expert care, guidance and

services or financial assistance; bereavement

Botanic Gardens recently had a sneak preview

support to help them get the most from the

support for their carer’s and families.

time they have left. And we want more people

We are delighted to announce that the Marie

to benefit from our support. Marie Curie now

Curie Helper in Northern Ireland is now a

culture will not only be in line for early booking

as artists gathered to launch the Belfast Mela

has new information and support services that

finalist in the Big Lottery awards. Out of

discount and queue-hopping admission, they

website for 2015. Pictured as the Belfast Mela

will help us reach out to more families. They

over 600 entries UK wide, the NI Helper service

could also win a glamorous overnight stay at

site goes live with news, views, offers and

will complement our direct patient care by

has been shortlisted to the final seven in the

Belfast’s 5* Merchant Hotel. The annual Belfast

competition, are two of this year’s event hosts,

providing practical information and emotional

Voluntary/Charity category. Please show your

Mela (the name is derived from the Sanskrit

Marc Mallett from UTV and Carolyn Stewart

support to people with a terminal illness and

support - on-line voting is now open and we

word ‘to meet’) will attract more than 20,000

from U105 with Wilson Magwere one of the

their families in a variety of ways. The services

would REALLY appreciate it if you would vote

people to Belfast’s Botanic Gardens on Sunday

headline acts and Mexican dancer Maytee

include:

for the Marie Curie Helper service

30 August for a day of music, dance, carnival,

Segura. Book special discounted tickets for

The Marie Curie Support Line – a confidential

www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards/charity

fashion, food, street theatre and artistry from all

Belfast Mela Sunday 30th August 2015 visit:

phone helpline for anyone who has questions

before July 29th 2015.

corners of the world.

www.belfastmela.org.uk

Talent from around the world is already being lined up for the 2015 Belfast Mela

provides a platform for the Province’s wealth of nations to share and enjoy one another’s culture. Community groups from across Northern Ireland join with some of the country’s most innovative and impressive musicians and

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& Greet

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performance artists to create a multi-cultural day of magic. The details of that magic are

ans who go on line to discover more

of some of the colourful costumes that will

about Ireland’s largest celebration of world

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C O N N S WAT E R C O M M U N I T Y G R E E N WA Y L A T E S T W O R KS UP DAT E Construction continues with earthworks, drainage and concreting taking place at the Holywood Arches Section of the Connswater Community Greenway.

PA T H WA Y

Progress

New Pathway set in place connect Orangefield Park to Clarawood, Laburnum and the Braniel.

nfortunately, some of the pedestrian pathways at

beyond half way point of the Castlereagh Road. The traffic

the Holywood Arches section have been closed off

management arrangements are still in place with one lane

for the duration of the works here. This is to facilate the

open in each direction. The bus lane is still suspended.

construction of the C.S. Lewis Civic Square. Our contractor,

The culvert works across the Castlereagh Road are on

Farrans Construction has put diversions in place until the

programme and expected to be complete by the end of

construction is complete in this area (estimated late 2015).

August 2015. Rivers Agency has also commenced the flood

Not far from here along the ‘Black Path’ (Sydenham Bypass

alleviation works along the Knock River in the Sandhill/

to Mersey Street, section D4 & D5) the contractor continues

Clara areas. Work has commenced on the installation of the

to build platforms in preparation for piling works here and

sheet pile flood walls at Clara Road and on the construction

this section will remain closed until late 2016. Diversions

of a temporary road bridge across the Knock River between

have also been set in place to facilitate pedestrians for

Clara Way and Sandhill Parade in preparation for closure of

the duration of the works here. In Dixon Park (C5) Farrans

Clara Road in order to allow replacement of the undersized

continue with earthworks and drainage, getting ready for

Clara Road culvert

works on bridges and concrete. Finally, in the Orangefield

GET IN TOUCH

Park to Knock Dual Carriageway section (C7) Farrans

Don’t forget the Connswater Community

continue to install new fencing in private properties and

Greenway contractor, Farrans Construction, is also operating

have also successfully completed a section of the new

a 24/7 freephone customer care line should you have any

Connswater Community Greenway pathway continuing

queries or comments about the Connswater Community

from our existing pathway in Orangefield Park.

Greenway works, please call 0800 0838 160. As work is

RIVERS AGENCY EAST BELFAST FLOOD ALLEVIATION

progresses on elements of the East Belfast Flood Alleviation

SCHEME (EBFAS) UPDATE

Scheme Rivers Agency is also engaging with affected

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s

communities and public representatives. If you have

(DARD) Rivers Agency are working in partnership with us

any enquiries regarding the Rivers Agency’s work please

(Connswater Community Greenway) to deliver elements

contact Alex Bailie on 028 9025 3355. Don’t forget you

of the East Belfast Flood Alleviation Scheme (EBFAS) which

can already visit the Connswater Community Greenway in

will help reduce flooding to 1,700 properties in East Belfast.

Orangefield and Victoria Parks. Next month the Connswater

The Rivers Agency Standalone works are now complete at

Community Greenway are holding Orangefield Celebrations

Montgomery Road, Grand Parade and Orby Link.

at Orangefield Park. Lots to see and do for all the family so

The culvert replacement works across the Castlereagh Road

come along on Saturday 29th August, 1pm – 5pm.

are progressing well. The new culvert has been constructed

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FLORAL

Delights

Dundonald Primary School Makes Donation to the Mayor’s Charity Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Thomas Beckett and Dame Mary Peters CH DBE visited Dundonald Primary School on 24th June to receive a cheque for £2,000 for the Mayor’s charity, the Mary Peters Trust. The schoolchildren raised the money by participating in a sponsored Zumba Day held on 10th & 11th June 2015. Speaking about the donation the Mayor, said: “I am humbled by the significant amount raised by these young pupils. It is a great achievement to have participated in a lengthy Zumba session or two and I hope that everyone enjoyed the experience. I would also like to thank the parents and families of the young people for providing them with sponsorship.”

EA S T B E LFA S T G E T S R E A DY TO BLOSSOM FOLLOWING LAUNCH OF 2015 TRANSLINK ULSTER IN BLOOM COMPETITION

wants everyone to join the Ulster in Bloom

The 2015 Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition has been launched. The 37th year of the annual horticultural competition has attracted 132 entries representing all of the new council areas as well as 31 bus and train stations all preparing to impress judges with beautiful plant and floral presentations.

taken and they’ll be included in an online

celebrations.

Members of the public can simply tweet their ‘Best Bloom’ photos to @Translink_NI #TranslinkUIB highlighting where they were album of all the beautiful displays blooming across Northern Ireland. Photos that are selected as ‘cream of the crop’ will also win Translink iLink travelcards.

INAUGURAL GRANT THO R NT O N R U NWA Y R U N A R ESO U ND I NG SU C C C ESS

ompetition categories include: Small

Association; Valerie Keag, Head of Art, Ashfield

Village, Large Village, Small Town,

Girls’ High School; Sophia Robinson, Ashfield

I

Town, Large Town, City, Roses in Towns,

Girls’ High School; Chloe Callagher, Ashfield

Special Awards for Outstanding Presentation,

Girls’ High School; Alderman Carla Lockhart,

Ulsterbus Tours Community Champion,

President NI Local Government Association;

Community Rail Halt, Floral Station and

Frank Hewitt, Translink Chairman; Susan Lynn,

Most Improved. This year the competition is

The Conservation Volunteers; Nadia Balaj,

going digital to celebrate the ‘Best Blooms’

Ashfield Girls’ High School; Maureen Hoey

Northern Ireland has to offer! Whether it’s a

and Anna Campbell, Palmerston Residents’

rosy village roundabout, a blossoming town

Association, at the official launch of the 2015

business or a perfect park in the city, Translink

Translink Ulster in Bloom Competition.

C

PICTURED: Terry Hoey, Palmerston Residents’

A B LOOMI NG PART NERSH I P

Kirst Trust Bank Knock was bedecked in floral arrangements and beautiful baskets this week, courtesy of customer Dundonald Nurseries/The Secret Garden Restaurant.

“I’m proud to be associated with First Trust Bank.

Both the Branch and Business advisers have worked to understand my business and my

left to right are, Alison Esler (branch manager), Malcom McCully (owner of Dundonald Nurseries) and Fontaine McClurg (Relationship Banker).

t was a warm balmy evening (Wednes-

the mixed team title and also a life-saving

day 24 June) at George Best Belfast City

defibrillator for their workplace, donated by

Airport as over 500 runners from businesses

HeartSine Technologies. Michelle Hatfield,

across Northern Ireland took off along the

HR and Community Responsibility Direc-

runway in the inaugural Grant Thornton Run-

tor at Belfast City Airport said: “The airport

way Run. The leading business advisory firm

is here to serve the local community and

had teamed up with the airport to promote

we’re delighted to play our part in hosting

teamwork in a different yet highly enjoy-

what was a wonderful night of camaraderie

able event that raised funds for the airport’s

between local businesses. It was clear from

Community Fund and other charities. Teams

the reaction this evening that the event was

of four from banks, law firms, charities, insur-

hugely enjoyed by all and we were thrilled to

ance companies, media, professional services

have been a part of such a novel and

and public sector organisations made their

exciting experience.

way around the unique 5k runway route.

“Funds raised tonight will go to the airport’s

The race was divided into three categories:

Community Fund which in turn will finan-

Power NI won the male category, Hireco won

cially assist a youth sporting project in the

the female category and Danske Bank lifted

greater Belfast area.”

NI Company See.Sense’S PR O J EC T W I T H EA ST B EL FA ST FI R M SEES w i n I N PR and Marketing Exc el l enc e A wa r d fr o m T h e G u a r d i a n

needs. The service I receive I receive is second to

The cycling technology company See.Sense

budget, featured partnerships

none”, said Malcolm McCully from Dundonald

has won The Guardian Small Business

with a range of talented local people

Nurseries. The Bank helped to finance the

Showcase Awards for Marketing and PR

including East Belfast’s Rachael Harriott

Secret Garden Restaurant , renowned locally

Excellence. The competition entry revealed

from Harriott Communications, who

for afternoon teas and speciality menus. Alison

how the company utilised the Giro d’Italia

delivered the Public Relations programme,

Esler (Branch Manager) said, “This is a prime

cycle race, which was staged in Northern

and Andy Hill, who mentored See-Sense

example of an outstanding local business within

Ireland last year, to promote their innovative

in marketing through the Business in the

East Belfast which we are delighted to be a part

product. This year the awards received

Community programme. The Judges

of. Let’s not keep the Secret Garden a secret

more than 1,000 entries across seven

commented that ‘there’s something

after all.” Anyone interested in advertising their

award categories. Featuring 21 competing

classically Irish and cheeky’ about their

business or talking to the Business Team in their

companies, See.Sense was the only company

campaign and applauded its very innovative

local First Trust Bank branch can contact Gwyn

representing Northern Ireland. The

approach. Further info visit www.seesense.co

Brewer on 02890 029958.

campaign, which was achieved on a start-up

or www.harriottcommunciations.com

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discourage your pet from playing with

nice weather, but they can overheat quickly.

bees and wasps. The effects of a sting can

Try to exercise your dog at cooler times of

vary from a painful swelling to an allergic

day such as early morning or late evening

reaction so call your vet if you suspect your

and avoid going for walks between 11am

pet has been stung.

and 3pm. Take a drink for your pet with you

Parties and Barbequ es

to help them stay cool.

• Party food isn’t generally a good idea for • For cats that like to go outside provide

pets. Alcohol and chocolate are poisonous

a shaded area for them to rest during the

and other foods may upset your pet’s

warmer parts of the day and make water

tummy causing sickness and diarrhoea.

available to them.

Things such as kebab skewers, corn on the cob and bones can cause gut obstructions

• Sunburn can be prevented by using

so never feed them to your pet.

sunscreen for pets with thinner fur or

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Property Ombudsman, Christopher Hamer, and David Cox, Managing Director designate of ARLA acted as Arbiter. Now in its sixth year as a dedicated competition, these awards have become widely recognised as the most

AMPMni was awarded Silver as Northern Ireland Letting Agents at The Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2015 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times and sponsored by Zoopla Property Group.

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entrants than ever before, over 5,000 offices were represented this year, but only the very best of the best were crowned as winners.

AMPMni, silver winners of the Northern Ireland to receive the award. Aaron McKinney commented, “It is tremendous to be recognised,

AMP Mni Absei l i n Aid of NI H ospi c e Belfast Activity Centre recently hosted a charity abseil down The Europa Hotel, Belfast. Four brave members of the AMPMni team agreed to take on the 110ft high challenge, all for a good cause.

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and the team made it to the bottom without

is especially so, as this is the first year we have

and Erin met outside the hotel at 12:30pm,

any issues. Congrats to Erin, for making the most

Hotel where the winners of the most highly

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the hotel where the real fun would begin. At

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currently collecting for a few more days before

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EA S T B E LFA S T W O M A N SCALES NEW HEIGHTS IN MEMORY OF HER LATE FATHER Stephanie Wilson takes on the unique challenge to climb the height of Mount Everest 29,029ft on the StairMaster at Flex Gym N.I. This will take approx 14hrs and is to raise funds for the charity Friends of the Cancer Centre who cared for her late father Bobby.

29,029

Feet

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riends of the Cancer Centre is Based at the heart of the Cancer Centre at Belfast City

Hospital, the charity funds life-saving and lifechanging projects that make a real and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of local people affected by cancer. Stephanie and her family were able to witness the commendable

manufacturing engineer has been training

to do it by myself but I wasn’t eating the right

hours, his tumour burst. A devastating turn of

level of care and compassion that is given to

regularly at the gym and said she couldn’t have

foods or drinking the proper supplements my

events and it was then that the support of the

each patient when her father spent his last few

even considered the challenge without the

body needed so I’ve been getting so much

centre proved even more crucial. The family

months there. “Not only are the patients shown

help and support of everyone at Flex Gym and

help from everyone and Carl Wright has

still go back and visit the staff as they spent a

so much love, but their family are treated with

others. “The training and challenge itself would

supplied me with a nutrition plan, it has been

lot of the nine months there so felt part of a

the same love and support.”

not be possible to complete without the help

amazing, so encouraging”

larger family. A determined woman taking on

With the challenge set to take 14 hours to

and support from Darren Service and everyone

Stephanie’s father only had cancer for nine

a phenomenal challenge in memory of her

complete, Stephanie has thrown herself into

at Flex Gym & Fitness NI and also Peter Baird at

months. At the end they didn’t know he was

experiences and to help others in the future. If

and intense training regime and has had

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David & Tommy Fitchie - son and father

These activities will no doubt help to stimulate many different senses, and spark cherished memories, which can greatly help if you are living with dementia.”

David Fitchie, whose father Tommy is one of the male residents in Palmerston, explains how the ‘Men

East Belfast Residential Home Celebrates Father’s Day With The Launch of a ‘Men in Sheds’ Initiative To Help Those Living With Dementia

Palmerston Residential Home in East Belfast (9/17 Palmerston Road, BT4 1BZ) is launching a ‘Men in Sheds’ initiative to help male residents living with dementia.

ROOT SOUP PROJECT BOOSTED BY DONATION FROM SANTANDER FOUNDATION L’Arche Belfast has received £5000 to fund a Project Worker for its Root Soup Project for adults with learning disability and homeless accommodation residents in the Belfast area.

In Sheds’ initiative will help their

Root Soup is a field to fork project helping people to develop cookery

family to live with dementia:

knowledge, food knowledge and basic and life skills within their temporary

“My father was always a “potterer”…

accommodation, in its allotment and in community kitchens through

pottering about in the garden or

its partners. These regular cookery training sessions provide meaningful

doing DIY around the house. I really

engagement and are, notably, a place where everybody regardless of ability,

miss this time that I used to spend

is recognised for the contribution that they can make. The emphasis for

with him, chatting and having a

these projects is the promotion of community involvement and on skills

laugh while working on some small

development. In addition to this Root Soup is a small but growing catering

job. I’m delighted that Palmerston

enterprise which uses the opportunities provided by catering functions

has introduced the ‘Men in Sheds’

and events to further the skills, experiences and community participation

concept. I’m really looking forward

of trainees. The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation which

rs Geraldine Gilpin, Chief

more traditionally female pursuits.

to spending time outside with

offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged

Executive of Abbeyfield &

M

We felt that it was important to

Dad, painting the garden chairs, or

people in local communities. The grant will allow for the retention of a

Wesley Housing Association, which

create an environment in Palmerston

preparing pot plants for the garden.

key post within the project, namely a project worker who ensures that the

owns and manages Palmerston

to allow men to socialise together

These are the types of activities that

experience of every participant is positive and meaningful. Gillian Mangan

Residential Home, explains why

and as a result we have introduced

he really enjoys and I’m sure it will

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him. It will be a perfect way for us

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both to spend Father’s Day.”

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PAG E|SIXTEEN | Local Schools

EAST BELFAST EDITION | #6 | JULY 2015

LO C AL Prim a ry s c h o o l s receive bursary funding as part of Sister City link The Lord Mayor of Belfast met with two local primary schools - recipients of bursaries from the Irish American Partnership. Staff from Elmgrove Primary School on the Beersbridge Road and St Kieran’s Primary School in Poleglass visited after Councillor Arder Carson secured the bursary funding during a sister city trip to Boston.

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Funding

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The Lord Mayor of Belfast Arder Carson presents cheques to Jayne Jeffers, Principal of Elmgrove PS and Brian McAlea, Principal of St Kieran’s PS.

that support education, community and

children in these two primary schools making

the opportunity to develop these initiatives

from the Irish American Partnership.

job creation programmes. Presenting the

a difference to their communities.” Jayne

within our school and would welcome the

St Kieran’s will use their funding for reading

schools with their cheques, Lord Mayor Arder

Jeffers, Principal of Elmgrove PS, said: “On

opportunity to extend an invitation to the

resources for the Accelerated Reading

Carson, said: “I’m delighted to welcome St

behalf of the governors, staff and pupils from

Lord Mayor and a representative from the Irish

Programme and Elmgrove will use their

Kieran’s and Elmgrove Primary Schools to my

Elmgrove, I want to express my sincere thanks

American Partnership to visit Elmgrove soon

bursary to supplement their iPad provision

parlour today to receive this generous bursary

to the Irish American Partnership and the Lord

to witness at first-hand the difference their

and resources for their social skills educational

funding from the Irish American Partnership.

Mayor for this very generous bursary. The

investment will make to our pupils’ educational

programme. The Irish American Partnership

The securing of the funding is a tangible

money will provide a substantial investment

experiences,” she added.

was founded in Ireland by business, political

outcome of our Sister City Agreement and

to our children’s learning and enable us to

Belfast City Council entered in to a Sister City

and education leaders and funded by the

links with Boston – a strand of which nurtures

enhance our iPad provision helping pupils

Agreement with Boston in May 2014 to explore

Irish Parliament in 1987. Today it has 400

educational partnerships and exchanges

access the curriculum in a creative and

academic, business and cultural links between

supporters in the United States with donors

with schools. The bursaries will benefit the

innovative manner. We are very grateful for

the two cities.

Larissa Penton from Ashfield Girls’ High School and Adam Hewitt from Campbell College

oth schools received a $2,500 bursary

In September 2012 Ashfield

three years, Ian Campbell,

competitions, pupils and staff

Girls High School set out

CEO of TEN Foundation,

of Ashfield were delighted

to raise £10,000 to build an

has been a frequent visitor

to present Ian and TEN

Education and Livelihood

to Ashfield Girls’ regularly

Foundation with £10,000 in

Centre in the Philippines as

updating pupils on the

a special ceremony recently.

part of a three year project

living conditions in the

Having surpassed their first

with TEN Foundation. The

Philippines and in particular

target, the school has now

new centre will educate

the devastation caused

committed to help support

local children who have

by Typhoon Haiyan in

TEN Foundation with a

not had the privilege of

December 2014. Having

scholarship programme, by

attending school and will

participated in a wide

raising £1,000 per year to

also provide employment

range of fundraising

support TEN Foundation and

skills to adults, helping

events including bun sales,

educate a young person at

them find work and support

sponsored walks, non-

the Education and

their families. Over the past

uniform days and talent

Livelihood Centre.

Yo u n g E n t e rp r i s e t h a n ks vo l u n t e e rs Local charity Young Enterprise is reaching out to its volunteers to extend its thanks during Volunteers Week (1st-7th June).

Y

area in Northern Ireland we are supported by dedicated local volunteers who give up their time to influence and inspire our next

oung Enterprise is Northern Ireland’s

generation of entrepreneurial employers and

largest business education charity.

employees. Their support helps our young

Reaching young people aged 4-25, the

people to develop the skills that employers

charity bridges the gap between classrooms

need and the innovative ideas that may

Pictured learning about internet safety at the new RADAR (Risk Avoidance and Danger Awareness

and boardrooms by bringing business

one day flourish and create cutting edge

Resource) Centre in Belfast are sisters Olivia (10) and Imogen (8) Bonner; pupils at Gilnahirk Primary

volunteers into schools to deliver a range of

businesses that will help our local economy

School. Fujitsu, the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, is

exciting entrepreneurship and employability

to prosper.” Visit YENI.co.uk to see how you

supporting the new RADAR Centre - the first fully interactive, safety and life skills education centre in

programmes.Young Enterprise Chief Executive

can get involved with Young Enterprise,

NI. The company will be providing Fujitsu tablets to support the work of the Centre and sharing the

Carol Fitzsimons commented “On behalf

empowering young people with the skills

latest issues relating to online security with RADAR staff. The Centre - designed to give children and

of our charity I’d like to thank more than

and confidence to succeed in life and work.

young people the chance to explore potentially dangerous scenarios in a risk free and educational

400 volunteers who have been involved

Young Enterprise NI is part funded by the

environment - including road, home, personal and fire dangers as well as helping kids learn more

with us this year. Throughout every local

Department of Education.

about internet safety.

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EAST BELFAST EDITION | #6 | JULY 2015 consuming quick, often sugary, snacks.

The funding from the airport, which is very much appreciated by all involved, has allowed us to facilitate a Breakfast Club between 8:15 – 8:45am each day meaning parents can rest assured their child is getting their day off to the best start with a healthy meal whilst saving the family both money and time in the morning.

“Research suggests that children learn better when well-nourished and we have certainly witnessed improved concentration and motivation levels within the pupils since launching the initiative.”

Ten year old Lakota has been availing of the service provided by the Breakfast Club and her mother is delighted with its introduction. “A

EU S T O N S T R E E T PRIMA RY S C H O O L S TA R T T HE IR DA Y I N S T Y L E Pupils at a the East Belfast primary school are reaping the benefits of the most important meal of the day thanks to funding from George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund.

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parent’s main concern is always the wellbeing

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of their child and as a busy mum, I am very

airport ensures Primary 4 – Primary

grateful to the school and the airport for

7 pupils at Euston Street Primary School

ensuring the pupils are well set up for the

start their day with a nutritious breakfast

day and ready to maximise their learning

that will maintain and sustain their energy

potential. With a choice of cereals, fresh fruit,

and concentration levels until break time.

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shown that 98% of Euston Street Primary

kids, not only in making sure they get the most

school children said the Breakfast Club had

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helped with their levels of concentration

the healthy option. Since 2009, the Airport

within the classroom, with numeracy scores

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improving by 59% and literacy by 63%. Joanne

to charitable causes throughout Northern

Currie, Principal of Euston Street Primary

Ireland to help promote positive wellbeing

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Congratulations to Grosvenor Grammar School pupils Nathan Chan and Andrew Proctor who have been selected to represent Ulster Schools’ at the ‘GloHealth Interprovincial Championships’, to be held at Santry Athletics track, Dublin.

Form four pupil Nathan, Irish Schools’ Champion in the junior age group in 2014, has been selected to represent Ulster in the triple jump while Andrew, form five, will compete in the 4 x 400 metres relay. Both pupils were members of the Grosvenor Intermediate 4 x 100 metres relay team which stormed to victory in the Ulster Schools’ Championships in May and narrowly missed out on gold, just edged into second place, at the Irish Championships in Tullamore a fortnight later. In addition to Nathan and Andrew’s selection, Grosvenor teachers Mrs Karen Kirk and Mr Andrew Gibson will also be present to coach all of the Ulster Schools’ relay teams on the day, with Mrs Kirk also performing the role of Team Manager at the event.All at Grosvenor wish Nathan and Andrew, as well as Mrs Kirk and Mr Gibson, the best of luck at this elite competition.

P upi l Group Tackl e s St r e ss in School

Primary 5 pupils from Orangefield Primary School recently received their Level 2 certificates after

Bloomfield Collegiate School’s Year 13 pupils have recently been leading an initiative to tackle the real

successfully completing a Barnardo’s LifeSkills programme which supports children aged 8-14 years to

problem of stress in schools. Bloomfield Collegiate, a top grammar school in East Belfast, has a very

make healthy choices. They were presented with their certificates at a Recognition Event held at Belfast

successful pedigree in the Young Social Innovators programme which seeks to engage young people in

City Hall by Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor Guy Spence and are pictured with their teacher Lauren Lunney.

civic action. The previous group of Young Social Innovators in School had a motion passed at the Belfast

Barnardo’s NI Assistant Director Linda McClure said: “We are delighted to celebrate the successful

City Council on the subject of homelessness and the current group, consisting of Rachael Dickson, Meg

completion of the LifeSkills programme by the pupils from Orangefield Primary School. The 10 week

Graham, Catherine Hall, Zoe Hawthorne, Sarah Hilditch, Victoria Lyons, Katie Mansour, Beth Murray,

programme which is part of their Personal Development and Mutual Understanding class at school is

Amy Robinson, Lauren Scott and Rachael Steele engaged both pupils and staff in research into stress in

about learning to make healthy choices around smoking, drugs and alcohol. We know the pressures

school and possible mechanisms for reducing it. The solutions focus on physical activity (use of fitness

children and young people can face and we also know that by having the confidence to make healthy

suite), improved social interaction and facilitating meetings between older and younger pupils.

choices for themselves they give themselves a better chance at reaching their potential. It is important

The Principal, Dr Darrin Barr, commented: “This initiative is a very important step in addressing the

that children have these skills before they face the pressures, which is why we are delivering the LifeSkills

increased demands that our society is placing on our young people and I am delighted that the young

programme in primary schools and youth groups. The programme originated in the US and Barnardo’s

people themselves are coming up with creative solutions to the issue.”The group presented their

NI adapted it and introduced it to the UK in 2013 as part of the Big Lottery Fund’s Realising Ambition

findings at the Young Social Innovators Ulster Region ‘Speak Out’ and have been selected to represent

programme. To date almost 3,000 children and young people have participated.”

the region in the national Speak Out event in Dublin later this year.

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Pictured: Year 13 pupils at East Belfast’s Bloomfield Collegiate School have been leading an

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3 IMAGES ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Strathearn 1930 / Rehearsals for the pantomime ‘Mother Goose’ take place at Strathearn School in 1932 – while Principal, Miss Miskelly looks on.

3 IMAGES ABOVE & CLOCKWISE Belmont House in the 1890’s / Campbell College 1895 / Campbell College OTC in 1914

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER

By AIDAN C AMP B EL L

CLOCKWISE Belmont Ladies College in 1900 / Tennis court at Belmont Ladies College / Pupils and staff at Belmont Ladies College including three Robb sisters from Ballybeen, Dundonald

“This was the title of a pop song by Alice Cooper in the 1970s. Pop music was probably not part of the curriculum that the governors of a few of our grand schools in the Belmont area had in mind for their pupils many years ago.”

T

homas McClure was a large land owner in the Belmont

In 1890 he sold Belmont to the trustees of linen merchant Henry

what is now Hawthorden Way. The school seems to have had

area. In 1864 he sold a parcel of 5 acres of land to William

James Campbell. The Trustees of Henry Campbell received

a relatively short life span and unlike Campbell College and

Mullan with a covenant to build one dwelling house. The

instructions that his fortune should be used to build either a

Strathearn it has not survived. This grand Victorian villa would

grand house subsequently built was named ‘Strathearn’ (the

hospital or school to bear his name and a school was agreed

by 1920 be renamed as ‘Mertoun’ and become the home of linen

grand house to the left of the Assembley Hall – both recently

on: ‘a College for the purpose of giving there a superior liberal

merchant J.M. Haig. Apparently there was a family connection

demolished). In 1929 the estate was sold to Victoria College and

Protestant education’. Campbell College opened to 215 pupils

with Earl Haig, commander-in-chief of the B.E.F. during the First

the deed enabled the dwelling house to be used as a school.

on 3rd September 1894. This photograph was taken in

World War and the Haig whisky distillers. Honor Gallaugher (nee

A contemporary report explained, ‘The school is in an elevated

August 1895 and the caption declares: ‘Campbell College side

Haig), a daughter of J.M. Haig, would later own and manage

position with a delightfully sunny aspect and its setting is most

view taken from the cricket field’. Some scaffolding is visible on

the ‘Highway’ newsagency (formerly owned by Miss Lynn) shop

picturesque’. This 1930 photograph was taken shortly after

one of the pinnacles which suggests that building work was

opposite Brooklyn (now PSNI HQ) on Knock Road.

the new Strathearn School opened. In 1955 Strathearn was

continuing. The school was not officially completed until 1896.

The pupils of Belmont Ladies College are pictured on the

established as a fully-fledged 11-18 year old senior girls’ school.

The old Belmont House was used as a Clerk of Works

tennis court in 1900. There were several small schools for the

At the time of opening in 1929, with an enrolment of 63 pupils,

office whilst the school was under construction.

children of well-to-do folk around the Knock and Belmont area

Strathearn School was described as the ‘Belmont branch of

The Campbell College Officers’ Training Corp was founded in

which operated from grand houses in the early 1900s. These

Victoria College’. It was a Junior School which accommodated

1909 and was the first to be created at an Irish school. The aim

included Lalghar on Knock Road, operated by the Misses Wylie,

both boys and girls. Miss Edith Miskelly B.A., was the first

of the OTC was to provide officers for the British Expeditionary

Kensington Hall at Kensington Road was run by Miss

Principal and was ‘Assisted by a staff of fourteen Graduates and

Force. It was considered appropriate to undertake such training

McGonigle while Miss Maguire ran Belmont Ladies College.

Specialists’. In 1932 the Kindergarten school play at Strathearn

in Public Schools. There was no conscription in Ireland during

In this fine photograph of the pupils and teachers at Belmont

was ‘Mother Goose’. It was noted ‘Inclement weather meant

either of world wars. 126 out of 594 volunteers made the

Ladies College there are three Robb sisters, Frances, Janie

the new lecture hall of Belmont Presbyterian Church was used’.

ultimate sacrifice in the First World War and 102 out of just over

and Helen in the group. They travelled to school each day

Sounds very modern! Ownership of the Belmont estate dates

1,000 volunteers were killed in action during the Second World

from their home ‘Ballybeen House’ at Dundonald by pony and

back to the 1700s. The name of Belmont may well derive from

War. Not far away from Campbell College was Belmont Ladies

trap. Ballybeen House was a grand farmhouse that was

Portia’s house in ‘The Merchant of Venice’. ‘Belmont House’ was

College on Hawthornden Road and this is how it looked in

demolished a few years ago but their family name survives

bought with much of the surrounding land by Thomas McClure.

about 1900. It was located near the site of Campbell Chase on

at Robb’s Road.

Aidan Campbell has published 11 local history books covering areas of East Belfast and the books are on sale at Hillmount Garden Centre and Marie Curie Hospice – also at: www.eastbelfasthistory.com

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BALEARIC Adventures

BY S AMANTHA B E LL | J E W E L L E RY D E S IGNE R Bohemian Vixen jewellery is designed & handmade in Belfast by Samantha Bell. The collection is made up

mostly of semi precious stones,chain, charms & some

upcycled vintage finds. Samantha designs for women and

men who like to have fun and express themselves through

their accessories. Here she shares some of her inspiration and designs for her favourite season of Summer.

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started to make my own jewellery in 2010 right before I got married. My Honeymoon was fast approaching and

I knew from previous experience of travelling with future Husband that my marriage may be short lived if he had to pay excess baggage because of the amount of clothes I usually take on holiday! So I took fewer clothes and packed more accessories and looked like I was wearing something completely different every night of our trip. Now, the pieces I was making then were a whole lot more modest than what I create now, still it was the inspiration I needed to learn to create pieces as I do today. I am inspired daily, by life, people, my little people, our incredible night sky & trips to Ibiza (always in my heart & mind). As a huge fan of Boho & accessories, these Summer months excite me. I love to hear tales from my customers about where they are going on holiday and what outfits they are going to be wearing... their handlets, capes and ankle chains with. These pieces can be found on my website www.bohemianvixen.com or send me an email to discuss a bespoke piece - a service that has been most popular this year. I am currently designing my own jewellery for my holiday in Ibiza; I will have bare foot sandals, handlets, delicate fringed capes and upper arm cuffs to wear with my selection of kimonos (these of course are an essential part of every boho wardrobe) Individuality is key so I will be channeling my inner Stevie Nicks sunbathing at Formentera but doing it my way with LOTS more jewellery. xx

Launching Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2016 is student Rebecca Breslin, the 2015 regional competition winner, whose dress, entitled ‘Combustion’ is made from fire hoses, metallic plates, wires and tires.

T h e Bank of I rela nd Junk Kouture 2016 lau nche s. .

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must get their hands on industrial, electrical, commercial and domestic waste products and transform them into pieces of fashion

fter five hugely successful years seeing

art. Judges for the competition have included

secondary and grammar schools’

model and TV presenter Vogue Williams as

students’ work appear on red carpets and

well as TV stylist Darren Kennedy, Rosanna

catwalks across the world, plus an expansion

Davison, and international model Faye

to Scotland, the 2016 Bank of Ireland Junk

Dinsmore. As with previous years there will be

Kouture competition this week launched its

four regional heats in Dublin, Derry, Limerick,

2016 competition with an ever-enticing list

and Castlebar. The Grand Final, featuring the

of prizes - including cash, iPads and trips to

top 80 dresses, will take place in the 3Arena,

film premieres in London - for artistic and

Dublin in April 2016. With some great prizes

fashion-minded young people. The recycled

on offer, the clock is now ticking for students

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and teachers alike to get creative over the

and grammar school students in both the

summer months. Online applications will

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Their challenge is to create an outfit of any

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EAST BELFAST EDITION | #6 | JULY 2015

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One of Europe’s largest privately owned collections of robots, cyborgs and androids have arrived at Titanic Belfast for its ROBOTS Summer exhibition which runs from 26th June – 13th September.

To buy tickets to enter into the world of ROBOTS, priced at £6 per adult and £3 per child (age 5-16 years) with family tickets (two adults and two children) costing £16, visit: titanicbelfast.com or phone +4428 90766 399.

ne of Europe’s largest privately owned

With over 50 robots on display, the exhibition

Don Jack, curator of the ROBOTS exhibition,

collections of robots, cyborgs and

has something for children and adults alike.

“We are delighted to bring ROBOTS to Titanic

androids have arrived at Titanic Belfast for its

Film fans won’t be disappointed with Sonny

Belfast. People find our collections totally

ROBOTS Summer exhibition. The collection

from I,Robot, the B9 robot from Lost in Space

fascinating. Folks, just love to see the items,

of movie props and costumes, including Iron

and the cyborg RoboCop on the bill. Enduring

particularly the iconic pieces. I can’t imagine a

Man, R2-D2 and T-800 from Terminator, which

family favourites such as the stars from Star

more spectacular setting for the blockbuster

are on loan from the Museum of Movie Magic,

Trek, Red Dwarf and Robby the Robot from

ROBOTS than Titanic Belfast.” Tim Husbands,

Scotland, have taken centre stage at Titanic

Forbidden Plant are also on display.

MBE, commented “Titanic Belfast has pulled out

Belfast’s ROBOTS exhibition. Thousands of

For those who prefer ‘the dark side’, robots like

all the stops to transform the Andrews Gallery

visitors are expected to travel from far and

ABC robot from Judge Dredd and a Sontaran

into a world of ROBOTS making it the must-see

wide to enjoy the eclectic collection from

from Doctor Who are awaiting Northern Ireland

exhibition this summer. We are looking forward

props used on-screen to personal robots,

visitors at the largest ROBOT exhibition in

to welcoming visitors of all ages from across

toys and sculptures.

Northern Ireland this Summer.

Northern Ireland and beyond.”

From left, Alan Burke, the artist for the project, Deirdre Robb from Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Mervyn Gibson Chair of East Belfast Partnership.

or words that represented east Belfast to them; they then used their new copper work skills to imprint their representations onto unique copper pieces. Some of these copper plate pieces form part of the final artwork Residents of Oaklee Housing Association’s Tamar Court also took part in workshops. They created an east Belfast themed stained glass window to display in their communal area. Their memories of east Belfast inspired the design for the window which includes H&W crane, flax flowers, chains and ropes. Participants learned a number of new skills including how to cut and paint glass and their stained glass window was unveiled as part of the ‘Of the River’ launch celebrations today.

Speaking at the event Deirdre Robb, Visual Arts Officer at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland said, “We are delighted that we were able to support the making of this artwork with National Lottery funds through our Public Art Programme. It’s

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been inspired by the input of local people and it celebrates the the Connswater River as the focal point. The river was once

historic achievements of the community, so I’m sure this striking

an artery that powered the mills and rope works and it is now

artwork will be a very welcome addition to the area and will

to be celebrated as a place of leisure and recreation through

be enjoyed for many years to come. It is so exciting to see the

the Connswater Community Greenway. The industrial past is

artwork installed on these buildings with the support of the

represented in the artwork through the inclusion of flax flowers,

local community and businesses. ‘Of the River’ will kick-start the

ropes, chains, a shipyard worker and a Harland & Wolff crane.

development of the Holywood Arches area alongside the new

Amidst this industrial past the artwork also celebrates east

EastSide Visitor Centre and C.S. Lewis Civic Square, providing

Belfast as the birthplace of C.S. Lewis with the inclusion of the

benefits for local businesses, visitors and the entire community”

ocated in the shadow of the shipyard cranes, on building

artist’s representation of Aslan.

said Heather Chesney, East Belfast Partnership.

facades at Townsley and Manderson Street at Holywood

The artwork resembles a stained glass window and has been

Speaking on the importance of art in the area, the artist Alan

Arches, the artwork shows how the Connswater River, a

fabricated from sheet metal, corten steel and stainless steel,

Burke commented, “Sculpture and art in general enhances one’s

geographical feature, shaped the history and culture of the

filled in parts with coloured cast resin. The natural red, brown

environment; not only in the obvious as something to look at,

people on its banks. East Belfast Partnership successfully

and purple found in corten steel creates a semi-industrial look

but also as a piece of a much larger jigsaw of community and

secured National Lottery funding through the Arts Council

that contrasts with the glowing colours of the resin and stainless

shared spaces, that in time creates a history and a resonance to

of Northern Ireland to create a piece of art to improve the

steel to marry the industrial heritage to the artistic vision.

a building, town or street. ‘Of the River’ portrays the rich cultural

appearance of the area ahead of the construction of the C.S.

Young people from Walkway Community Association and East

and industrial heritage using the Connswater River as the

Lewis Civic Square. The artist, Alan Burke, wanted to represent

Belfast Area Youth Project participated in workshops to help

storyteller. Working on this project and watching it develop has

a timeline of the local area, from past to present and he used

create the art installation. Young people chose images, symbols

been extremely rewarding.”

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The ‘Of the River’ artwork was officially launched in east Belfast. Created by Co.Down artist Alan Burke, it is an art installation composed of four artworks which portray the rich cultural and industrial heritage of the local area.

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Local optician Rosemary McWatters with some tips for enjoying the summer safely: UV PROTECTION

SUMMER SPORTS

On sunny days make sure both you and your

Whether swimming, sailing, water skiing or

children protect your eyes with good-quality,

scuba diving, it’s important that you take

well-fitting sunglasses. A hat with a peak or

precautions to protect your eyes.

brim can also be very useful to reduce glare.

Wear goggles to protect your eyes as chlorine can irritate the eyes and may cause redness.

HAY FEVER

Do not swim wearing contact lenses. Always

If you get itchy eyes apart from just staying

remove your lenses before showering or using

inside here are some suggestions.

a hot tub because there are bugs in the water

Wear sunglasses which may help to protect

which may lead to a particularly nasty eye

your eyes from dust and pollen.

infection and wearing contact lenses increases

Visit your pharmacist to get medicated

the risk. Why not ask about prescription

eye drops to help alleviate the itching

swimming goggles? Prescription diving masks

and swelling. If you wear contact lenses

are also available.

remember to check if you can use the drops while your lenses are in.

HOLIDAY PACKING

Some people find their contact lenses offer

Daily disposable contact lenses may be a more

some protection and their eyes are more

convenient option for monthly contact lens

comfortable wearing their lenses, while others

wearers instead of taking your solutions. Ask

prefer their spectacles when the pollen count

your optician about the options available.

is especially high.

Don’t forget to pack your spare pair of

A cold cloth or chilled eye pack held over the

spectacles, especially if you need them to

eyes can soothe the itch.

drive. Enjoy your summer!

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PRE V E N T I N G HEART D IS E ASE If you are overweight, smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes you are at increased risk of developing heart disease.

Aimee Mackie from Castle Healthcare sets out a number of ways to reduce your risk.

love

Slimming

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3. QUIT SMOKING

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Smoking greatly increases your chance of When it comes to heart disease prevention

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4. REDUCE YOUR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

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The recommended daily amount of alcohol

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for men is 3-4 units for men and 2-3 units for

are a number of ways you can do this such as:

women.

1. EAT A HEALTHY, WELL BALANCED DIET.

5. KEEP BLOOD PRESSURE UNDER CONTROL

Try to eat regular low fat, high fibre meals. Cut

You are said to suffer from high blood

down on high sugar meals and drinks and

pressure if it is higher than 140/90mmHg on

reduce your salt intake to no more than one

a number of occasions. Raised blood pressure

teaspoon a day. Eating five portions of fruit

often has no symptoms and as a result many

and vegetables a day as well reducing the

people do not know they have it. Therefore

amount of foods high in saturated food you

it is recommended adults have there blood

eat will also help to main a healthy diet.

presure checked every 5 years.

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M U MS & TOT S E t c

M O NDA Y Calvary Mums & Toddlers.

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Little Stars The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 years. 028 9045 4466.

Sydenham Parent & Toddler Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 St Finnians 10-11.30. Cregagh Park, 028 9079 2793.

Wandsworth Mums & Chums 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698

TU E S DA Y Albertbridge Congregational 10.30-12.15 Woodstock Link. Donation £1 CFC Mops & Tots 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total for more.

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10-11.45am term time. £1.

Mersey St Presbyterian 028 9065 7025 Mount Merrion Parish Church 10am Toddler Group. Tel 07905 144070 Mount Merrion Ave, BT6.

St Donards Church 10am-12 Bloomfield Avenue Tel: 028 9065 2321 £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice Strandtown Baptist Tots 10.00- 11.30am (term time) Strandtown Baptist Church, 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2AB Tel: 028 9080 8380 £1 per adult Tots & Co 10.15- 11.45am (term time) Cregagh Methodist Church £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564

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191a Upper Newtownards Rd Willowfield Mother & Toddler 10-12pm W’stock Rd, 028 9045 7654 Bloomfield Methodist Church 10-11.30am £1 per family Grand Parade 028 9065 8946.

T HURSDA Y Cregagh Presbyterian 10am mothers & toddlers. Tel Josephine 028 9065 4181. 102-104 Cregagh Road Cregagh Mums & Tots 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Avenue.

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CL A SSES & EV ENT S ET C

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Bean Blessed Bloomfield Ave Congregational Church Tea/ coffee, scones, pastries. 10.30-12 Cregagh Cricket Club Gibson Park Avenue, 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 9 & Under 11 cricket training.

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Tel 07547 801383. Mount Merrion Ave, BT6.

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WE DN E SDA Y 29th NI Girls Brigade Cregagh Congregational. Explorers (3-7) 6:45-8:15pm.

Company Section (8-18) 6:45-10pm. Helen 07938 521823.

Avoniel Community Garden Beside Avoniel Leisure Centre. Open to public 1pm - 4pm. T: 028 9046 7925 Belmont Tower belmont-tower.co.uk Baby massage 10am-1pm. Yoga 5.45-7.45pm. Body Rolling 7.30-8.30pm. 39th Old Boys 7-9pm Cregagh Cricket Club Gibson Park Avenue, 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 13 & Under 15 cricket training.

Cregagh Presbyterian For seniors - “Evergreens’. 2.30pm. Tel Barbara 028 9045 3829. Beavers. 6.30pm. Tel Carolyn 07816 658507 Squirrels. 6.30pm. Tel Laura 07597 684104 102-104 Cregagh Road Over 60’s Lunch Club Bloomfield Methodist Church. 12.30pm. 3 courses for £3. Grand Parade. Tel: 028 9065 2314 to book.

Girls Brigade Bloomfield Ave Congregational. 3 yrs - P4 6.15pm.

P5 upwards 7.30pm Luncheon Club For senior citizens. Cregagh Methodist.

12 noon. £1.50. Pre book on 028 9045 7564.

Mount Merrion Parish Church Homework club. 3pm. P1-P3. Tel 07443 334690 Homework club. 4pm. P4-P7. Tel 07443 334690 Ladies craft club. T: 028 9058 9149. Mount Merrion Ave Skainos Building skainos.org Kidz GAP - Young children with their Parents/Guardians From 10am-12pm. Contact Sandie Gallagher. Senior Friendship Club from 2pm-3.30pm. Contact Mark Sweeney. Advanced Creative writing from 10am12noon. Led by John Wilson and Norman Meharry Going Green from 2-4pm. Gardening project with practical sessions in the EBM community garden. Contact Mary Campbell on 07912 144906. Irish Classes; 2 – 3 p.m.Beginners Tin Whistle Strand Arts Centre “Wacky Wednesdays” All shows, all day for £3.

Wandsworth Community Sewing Group 10am-12noon. Flower Arranging 1.303.30pm. Yoga 7-8.30pm

T H URSDA Y Ardenlee Ladies Bowling Club Warm and friendly Club welcoming new members.

Experience not necessary, bowls supplied. Ravenhill Green, Ormeau Park, opposite Ravenhill Avenue All enquiries to 90586446. Also meet on Tuesdays.

Cregagh Presbyterian Girl Guides. 6.30pm. Tel Gillian 028 9187 4687 Brownies. 6.30pm. Tel Vicki 028 9045 8208 Rainbow Guides. 6pm. Tel Claire 07598 866895 102-104 Cregagh Road Ballyhackamore Library

1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 Rhythm & Rhyme (1st & 3rd Thurs of the month) 11.15am. Booking essential on the morning of event.

Belmont Tower belmont-tower.co.uk Art classes 10am-1pm. Baby Sensory Classes 7-13 mths Thurs 10-11am. 0-7 mths Thurs 11.30-12.30 Yoga 6-8pm Mindfulness Courses 6.30-8.30pm Mount Merrion Parish Church Diamontes Dance Group. Tel 07880 880829.

Senior Citizens Luncheon Club Midday @ Ballymac Centre. Hot lunch & social time. alison@ballymac.org Skainos Building skainos.org Homework Club (P4-P6) from 3.30-5.30pm. Contact Hannah Wilson. Over’s Luncheon Club from 12.30-2pm. Contact Sandie Gallagher. Local History Group from 7-8.30pm. Contact Mary Campbell on 07912144906. Art Group from 11-2pm. Painting, crafts and marquetry. Contact Mary Campbell.

Wandsworth Community 028 9065 1668. Needlework 10am-12pm. Spanish mums & tots 11am-12pm. Spanish for preschoolers 2.15-3pm. Spanish for children 3.15-4pm. Boot Camp 7-8pm. Core Combat 8.30-10pm.

F RIDAY Albertbridge Congregational 6 Woodstock Link 028 9045 7434 Friday Friendship. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Ballyhackamore Library 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Chill Out Family Story Time. 3.30pm. Relax & Read 1am-12pm.

Belmont Tower belmont-tower.co.uk Belcanto School of Singing 10-1pm Mount Merrion Parish Church 3rd Fri of the month - Messy Church. Tel 07880 880829 Skainos Building skainos.org Friday Fusion - arts, crafts and play for P1-P7 from 6.30-8pm. Contact Christine Savage. Street Soccer NI from 1.30 – 4pm. Free 5 a-side football in Shaftesbury Recreation Centre. Contact Justin on 90463482. Irish Classes; 10 - 12 p.m Lower Intermediate Wandsworth Community Painting for Pleasure 11am-1pm. Childrens Ju Jitsu 6-8pm. Fitness & Boxing Class 8.30-9.30pm Shiloh Hall 6 The Mount, Coffee Morning. 10:30-12.

SATURDAY Avoniel Community Garden Beside Avoniel Leisure Centre. Open to public 12noon to 3pm. T: 028 9046 7925 Mount Merrion Parish Church SunshineFit Kids - keep fit. Mount Merrion Ave, BT6.

Orangefield Baptist Church 37 North Road, Searchlight Club p1-p7. 10.30-12.

Skainos Building skainos.org Walking Group on selected Saturdays at 10am.

Contact Britt Gilmore Strand Cinema & NI Stars Stage school. 10-1pm nistars.com Wandsworth Community 028 9065 1668. STX/Kickboxing 10am-11.30am

SUNDAY Mount Merrion Parish Church KIC (Birth upwards). 10.30am. Tel 07443 334690 Youth Club. P4-P7. 6pm. Tel 07443 334690 Youth Club. Yr 8 upwards. 7pm. Tel 07926 638314 Mount Merrion Ave, BT6.

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EAST BELFAST EDITION | #6 | JULY 2015

SI RO C C O W O R KS

W E LDE R S

SIROCCO Works are looking at coming back

IT may have been their 50th anniversary,

‘home’, to a new look Dixon Park next season,

but history was made as, for the first time,

after 5 years at Wilgar Park, 1 at the Billy Neill

one player claimed all four trophies, with

Centre and the past 2 seasons, as tenants

Michael McLellan the Player of the Year,

of Lisburn Distillery at Ballyskeagh. Dixon

Players’ Player, Young Player and Leading

Park will be officially re-opened with a Gala

Goalscorer, as Harland and Wolff Welders

THERE was a trophy treble for left back

Friendly on Saturday 1st August against a

held their presentation night in their

Scott Collins as Dundela held their annual

Glentoran Select.

Social Club.

presentation night in their clubhouse. It was

The Division 1b club held their annual

With it being the 50th anniversary, it was

a disappointing enough campaign for the

awards night at the Castlereagh Glentoran

also nice to see a good selection of former

Duns, as they were relegated, after finishing

Supporters Club. Chairman Gerry Kirkwood

players and managers in attendance.

bottom of Championship 1. Dundela, too,

announced the following winners.

Fred Magee announced the following

lost key players such as Carl McComb, Kyle

AWARDS

winners:

A WA RD S SE A SO N WE HAVE THE LOWDOWN ON WHO SCOOPED WHAT AWARD AT THE END OF SEASON CELEBRATIONS DUN D ELA

Owens and Andy Ferguson; this on top of

BL OOM F I E L D

Gord on Mc S hane Third Team Player of Player of the Year

the year

SECOND TEAM

Player of the Year, sponsored by Bobby

Burns, and at the end of the season, manager

Player of the Year; Kyle Johnston

Fitzsimons; Michael McLellan

Mark Snodden called it a day, ending a 27

Players Player of the Year; Kyle Johnston

Players Player of the Year, sponsored by

year association with the club.

Leading Goalscorer; Graham Snoddy

Gary Hillis; Michael McLellan Young Player of the Year, sponsored by Scott Brannigan

Manager’s Player of the Year; Scott Collins

FIRST TEAM

of Amber Support Solicitors; Michael

Club Player of the Year; Scott Collins

Player of the Year; Matthew Graham

McLellan

Players’ Player of the Year; Scott Collins

Players Player of the Year; Matthew Graham

Leading Goalscorer, sponsored by Thomas

Supporters’ Player of the Year; Jamie Jackson

Leading Goalscorer; Kurtis Hanna

Dougherty; Michael McLellan (47 goals).

Leading Goalscorer; Jamie Jackson

Young Player of the Year; Nathan Jamison

Training has already begun for the new

Brian Stewart Trophy for Clubman of the Year;

Clubman of the Year; Sammy Lewis.

season and friendlies arranged are as

Alan Stacey.

Sirocco were starting pre season training

follows:

New manager Darren Lockhart, though, is

on Tuesday 30th June, at the Henry Jones

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

looking forward to the new season and the

Playing Fields, 6.30-8.30 pm.

Saturday 11 July; Linfield Select (at

EastEnders have a list of tasty friendlies lined

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

Bloomfield); ko 11am.

up to whet the appetite.

9th July; Shorts (at Weddersburn )

Tuesday 14 July; Bloomfield (a); ko 7pm

PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

18th July; Abbey Villa (a)

Saturday 18 July; Portstewart (a); ko 2.30

Tuesday 30th June; Bloomfield (a); ko 6.45

25th July; 4 team tournament at 1c club

Tuesday 21 July; Crumlin United (h); ko 7pm

Saturday 4th July; Ballymena Utd (h); ko 3.00

Bryansburn Rangers, where Sirocco will be

Saturday 25 July; Portadown (a); ko 3pm

RYAN S C ATES Second Team Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year.

S IMON HARRIS Third Team leading Goalscorer.

Saturday 18th July; Linfield (h); ko 3,oo

representing 1b, along with Dundonald (1a)

Tuesday 28 July; Ballymena Utd (h); ko 7.30

Thursday 23rd July; Glentoran (h); ko 6.45

and Albert Foundry (Premier Division.

Saturday 1 August; Ards Rangers (h); ko 2.30

Saturday 25th July; Comber Rec (a); ko 6.45

1st August – the grand re-opening,

Saturday 1st Aug; Lisbellaw Utd (a); ko 3.00

Glentoran Select (h)

N

the Year and Players’

Ryan Payne Young Player of

AWARDS

EA S T B E LFA S T F E A T U R E S S T R O N G LY A S NI KA R AT E T E AM R E T UR N F R O M WO R L D C H AM P S

the Year and Players' Player of the Year

earlier departures of Owain Beggs and Daniel

AWARDS

GLENN BOW ERS First Team Player of

Sol Boyles World Champion

E A S T B EL FAS T L A DI E S

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Team NIKA

The team came home with a Gold, two Silver and three bronze medals.

orthern Ireland Coach and president of NIKA, Cathy Mc Aleer was over the moon by the results and success of the

team. Cathy said “The world championships was held in Latvia and was a very high standard with many countries from all over the world. The atmosphere was tremendous and we where

wasn’t far off at all, coming home with a gold and silver.

through to semi finals. However, Fergus took it on the chin and

well looked after the whole trip. I took a young team away of

Sol’s younger brother also competed in his first World Karate

is more determined than ever now. Fergus competed in NIFMA

six and they trained hard. The preparation was non stop for

Championship’s and is following in his big brothers foot steps.

on Sunday 7th June and is currently in training for this with

four month’s running up to the event and they were all in great

Christian Boyles achieved a bronze in the under 13year old boys

coach Cathy McAleer. The Northern Ireland girls, also put up a

shape and fitness.

category. Christian did not let the arena and crowd put him

tremendous performance. Lucy Ouldfield was narrowly put out

Sol Boyles, from East Belfast defended his world title and

off he remained so focused and determined to win and was

in the final’s against Russian opponent by one point. Lucy took

remained current “World Champion”. Sol, won Gold in the

greatly supported by his team mates Sol and Fergus. Fergus

some big knocks and it didn’t stop her form fighting her way

under 16 year boys category. Sol, showed great determination

McMullan was ranked 4th in the worlds and was very unlucky

through to the final and lifting a World Silver Medal. team mate

and skill winning the final bout 6-1. Sol is a superb athlete and

not to be placed in the medal position. Fergus was 4-3 up and

Effie Ellis O’Neil, only 15 years of age achieved bronze in Kata

put his heart and sol into the training and both his fitness and

winning, with only 4 seconds on the clock and referee called a

and bronze in kumite. The bout went to extra time and first to

speed had increased massively and it showed on the mat, when

decision, which many disputed wasn’t a score. Unfortunately,

score. Effie was unlucky with Italian just nipping in front to take

competitors could not keep up with him. Sol, also went on to

the referee went with decision giving the Italian the final result.

the final score. Effie was really pleased with her performance

win a sliver medal in Kata and really wanted a double gold, but

Fergus showed true form, fitness, skill and deserved to get

and results.

JULY

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