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HOLYWOOD EDITION #67 • JULY 2018 •
What’s Inside?
08 HISTORY
06 | HOCKEY A former Priory College pupile selected for Team GB
08 | CINEMA • Just out of hospital, and need some help around the house while A local author looks back at you get back on your feet? Holywood’s cinema and more • Are you struggling to cope with the constant demands of work, life and family and need some time for yourself? 10 | BORN & BRED • Perhaps you are elderly or alone and need assistance around the Belfast City Airport lands a house, but don't know who to ask? wonderful new retail tenant • Are you living with dementia? and need a break or help? 12 | ABBEYFIELD 10 BORN & BRED
16 LOAF POTTERY
Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association celebrate in style
14 | FILM STAR The local school girl who is making her mark in the industry
16 | SUMMER @ LOAF A host of summer events at Loaf Pottery, Crawfordsburn
22 | SUSTRANS Share the Comber Greenway this summer and beyond
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26 | DEBORAH HARPER Deborah is back, fully vibed for summer plus new products
28 | REFOUND Jill from ReFound offers advice on all things house and home
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News
Rowel Friers Concert Scheduled for September
Last year’s concert proceeds raised £4,000 for the Children’s Cancer Unit Charity.
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his year he wants to give some of his proceeds to Greenpeace to fight the plight of plastic in our seas which worries him greatly, in addition he feels for the homeless and will be find a way to help, all beit given the magnatude just a drop in the ocean. Rowel was pictured above at the Sea Bangor Festival. Also included are photos from his appearance with Pamela Balantine on her UTV Life programme. This year Rowel
is celebrating his 16th birthday and doing something special to celebrate this in his concert which is on Thursday 6th September in Bangor Elim conference Complex at Balloo. Curtains up 7.30 and finished by 10pm. He made his Carnegie Hall bebut last year and achieved his university level music diploma when only 14. But What is new is Rowel’s been awarded an Honours in his Musicianship and theory exam at the Royal Irish
Academy of Music in Dublin. He also won the Concerto competition in 2018 Feish Ceiol competition and also one in the RIAM. Among others. He also was honoured to compet in the 2018 BBC Young Musian of the year. Rowel has been performing charitable concerts since he was only 9 years and raised thousands over the years. For more information on Rowel and his upcoming concert visit www.rowelfriers.co.uk
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HOLYWOOD CADET EARNS FANTASTIC SPORTING BRONZE Celebrations to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force landed at the Mary Peters Track recently as more than two hundred and fifty teenage Cadets from across Northern Ireland took part in a unique Athletics Competition.
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athed in Summer sunshine, energetic Holywood teenager Daniel Leeb was amongst the medal winners in a fun-filled day which combined family activities and attractions with competition in ten different athletics disciplines. 16-year-old Daniel, a member of Campbell College Combined Cadet Force,
won Bronze medal in the Under 17 Boys’ Long Jump. Wing Commander Tara Scott, Northern Ireland RAF Community Relations Officer, was delighted at the response. She said, “The air cadets hold an athletics event each year at the Mary Peters Track but this year, in honour of the celebrations, we widened our horizons and invited all cadet
organisations in Northern Ireland to share in the fun, creating a fantastic opportunity for us to tell the Cadet community about the RAF’s first one hundred years. RAF 100 sets out to mark the centenary under the theme ‘Commemorate, Celebrate, Inspire’ and that’s just what we all did with our Cadet Athletics Competition!”
Special Olympics Local athlete’s great achievement
Special Olympics is a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability, but it provides athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport. Special Olympics changes lives
M PICTURED Matthew Emerson (wearing hat) and Michael Ferguson.
atthew Emerson had a weekend he will remember, winning a 5th place ribbon and Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Ireland Games which were held in Dublin 14th June to 17th June. Matthew represented Team Ulster, who came home with a total of 384 medals of which 186 were Gold. 1,600 athletes from across the island of Ireland took part in these Games. Matthew won Gold Medal at Ten Pin Bowling along with his Doubles partner Michael Ferguson, who also won Silver Medal in Singles competition. Matthew is aged 30 and is a member of Pin Pals Special Olympics Club who meet every Wednesday at Dundonald Ice Bowl. Matthew has been bowling 8 years. Michael is aged 17 and is a member of Causeway Coast Special Olympics Club. Michael has been bowling for about 6 years. This is the first time they have represented Team Ulster at the Ireland Games. Now both Matthew’s and Michael’s families just have to wait to see if they make it through to the World Games being held in Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Challenge A local hockey player makes the grade for the GB team heading to a huge tournament
Former Priory College Pupil Makes Team GB Ball Hockey Team Team Player Jamie Scott, has made selection for this year’s Team GB Ball Hockey Under 20 team. St. John’s, Newfoundland is this year’s host for the 2018 International Street and Ball Hockey Federation World Junior Ball Hockey Championships.
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he Canadian Ball Hockey Association and the Newfoundland and Labrador Ball Hockey Associations will be welcoming Under 18 and Under 20 teams from around the world including Czech Republic, GB, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Switzerland and USA. Dundonald born Jamie Scott, a second-year student at Sheffield Hallam University, has been selected for the Under 20 team to represent GB in the 4-day tournament on the 4th July at the Glazier Arena, Mount Pearl. The Under 20’s have been competing in the bi-annual tournament since 2000 and Jamie will be the first NI born player to be selected for Team GB. He is certainly not a stranger to International events, having competed two years ago in the 28th Winter Universiade held in Almaty, Kazakhstan with the GB Men’s Ice hockey team. He was also the first Northern Irish born player to represent GB at that event and he has since played with the team in April past against an International All Stars university team. He has previously iced for Scotland Under 17 team in
tournaments in England and Czech Republic and three years ago he attended a week-long ice hockey training camp held in Toronto, specifically designed for defence players. Jamie has honed his skills over the past nine years across many rinks, a journey which began in Dundonald with the Junior Belfast Giants. Last season he picked up the Most Improved Player Award for his efforts on ice with the Sheffield Steeldogs, league winners of the National Ice Hockey League 1. He has had to adapt his skills to continue in a defensive role, when joining the training sessions with the GB Ball Hockey team. “I found it strange at first out on the ball hockey rink. There are no skates, you lose that height and then naturally the stick length can become an issue until you adjust.” “I also had to pick up on the off-side rules which differ from icehockey,” he added. Ball Hockey UK was established in 2009 with only three clubs. The programme has grown from strength to strength with Juniors, Ladies, Senior and Veterans events as part of the yearly calendar with
over 30 established clubs and over 40 teams. Team GB Ball Hockey have a full programme of teams from Under 16, 18 and 20 levels. This year features the inaugural U20 Ladies team programme which runs on even years. The GB Mens and Womens programmes take place on odd years. The Mens team are the current silver medallists at B Pool and the Womens team ranked 7th in Pool A. Team GB also operate a close link with the Slovakian Ball Hockey Association and frequently run GB Lions development camps for the under 9 to under 15 age groups on annual tours in Martin, Slovakia. Team GB and Ball Hockey UK operate under the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation umbrella. Jamie, who has been concentrating on fitness programmes over the past number of months, will be travelling with the GB teams from Heathrow on July 2nd. “I am looking forward to a great experience in Canada and representing my country against some of the best ball hockey players in the world.”
Details of the Junior World Ball Hockey Championships can be found at http://nlbha.com/world-jrs-2018 including live stream details for the games.
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History
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Movie House A local author has produced a wonderful book on a Holywood icon and much more
Holywood Its Cinema & Other Memories
Looking Back A new book out, ‘Holywood Its Cinema & Other Memories’ by Holywood author Ken Russell takes the reader on a memory trip back in time to review one of Holywoods favourite entertainment spots...
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he book looks at the iconic town cinema, along with many other bits of news and trivia. He looks at how the cinema operated, the manager, projectionist,how the films were shown, the building itself and how after years of entertaining thousands of
customers the cinema came to a sad end. At one time Holywood had two cinemas, known locally as the top and bottom house, the bottom one being at the bottom of a hill at the corner of Shore St./ Marine Parade. Unfortunately the bottom cinema
known as ‘Maypole Cinema’ was destroyed in a fire leaving the Holywood New Cinema to continue entertaining the local people of Holywood. A vast variety of films were shown over the years and having the programme changing every two nights, this was
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heaven for the cinema buff. Until television and videos came to the fore the cinema was a place where most people ventured for a night out with friends, family or sweethearts. Many times one could pass the cinema in an evening and view the queues waiting to gain admission, huddled together merrily chewing on sweets as they shuffled along to gain admission. Eventually with the advent of television all cinemas suffered a loss in customers and revenue, Holywood cinema being no exception. Various ideas were tried to keep the patrons attending including midnight movies, talent competitions, X rated films but to no avail. When the final curtain dropped the projectors became silent and the key was turned in the front door, little was known
as to what fate awaited it. The cinema then became used for a number of things such as selling carpets, roller skating, snooker, until eventually a night club called ‘The Deep’ was opened. Unfortunately in 1984 a bomb was placed outside the old cinema which exploded causing damage to surrounding properties, after this the Deep closed down leaving the cinema again to its fate. Eventually in 1994 the only surviving cinema in Holywood, a place of laughter, tears and joy was demolished brick by brick to be carted away leaving nothing behind except memories. As he once worked in the cinema Kens book provides fascinating inside information as to how the films were shown and the problems sometimes encountered. There are sections
of the book about the projection room, the auditorium, matinees, banned films and the cinemas decline. The other part of Kens book provides various bits of fascinating information and news relevant to Holywood dating back as far as 1835. The author has added his own personal memories along with some pictures of buildings/shops that were once well known in the town but have now disappeared. The book will help people reminisce on Holywood as it used to be and ideal for those who have moved to other countries but have fond memories of back home. The book can be purchased from Amazon UK. (Kens other book ‘Ghost Hunting for The Beginner’ is also available from Amazon)
Retail
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Runway Success Born & Bred, the little sis of Studio Souk lands at Belfast City Airport
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BORN & BRED: Studio Souk Offshoot Lands In Revamped Belfast City Airport
PICTURED Born and Bred, the brainchild of Belfast entrepreneur Linzi Rooney
On Board Born and Bred is the brainchild of Northern Ireland native Linzi Rooney, best known for her enterprise Studio Souk, based on Ann Street in Belfast.
irst introduced in 2013, Studio Souk provides a work space for artists to express their creativity and talent, with Born and Bred presenting the opportunity to showcase their work. Studio Souk received high praise in the New York Time’s list of 5 places to shop in Belfast and was named the Top Choice for Arts and Crafts in Belfast by Lonely Planet, where it was commented that the store was “the perfect place to pick up Belfast-themed gifts and souvenirs”. Passengers coming through the
departure lounge can expect to find authentic homeware, textiles, mugs and gifts produced exclusively by the resident artists of Studio Souk. Shop and collect will be also be avalible through Belfast City Airport. Linzi Rooney, Owner of Born and Bred, said: “Northern Ireland is a talented country filled with creative minds and innovative products. Our skills go beyond a packet of Tayto crisps! It is my goal to showcase our countries talented makers and designers in the Belfast City Airport. “I have built a brand that has
become synonymous with local talent, forward thinking and alternative consumerism and proof that shopping local does not compromise quality or a competitive price. Born and Bred is the little sister of Studio Souk and I can’t wait to welcome our first customer through the doors!” For more information about shopping at Belfast City Airport please visit http://www. belfastcityairport.com/At-TheAirport/Shopping. Belfast City Airport can also be found on Twitter (@BELFASTCITY_AIR) and Facebook (@belfastcityairport).
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Hurrah The fantastic Abbeyfield Week celebrations took place at Holywood House
Abbeyfield in Holywood Celebrates Abbeyfield Week in Style! Celebrate Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association in Holywood, a local charity which provides housing and support for older people, recently celebrated Abbeyfield Week (9-16 June 2018 inc).
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his year’s theme was ‘Good Neighbours’ and the critical role they play in creating strong communities. Over the course of the week Abbeyfield & Wesley, which provides a range of high quality accommodation and services to older people throughout Northern Ireland, opened its doors to welcome neighbours and members of the local community. Discussing the open day at Abbeyfield & Wesley Houses in Holywood, Harriet Magill, Support Staff Member with Abbeyfield & Wesley, said: “We were absolutely delighted with how many Abbeyfield residents, family, friends, neighbours and volunteers joined in our special celebrations during Abbeyfield Week. Everyone enjoyed playing board games, chatting and sampling the wide range of delicious homemade treats. It was also a wonderful opportunity to thank the many volunteers who enrich the lives of our residents and help them to feel part of the community. “New residents are always welcome to come and view Abbeyfield House in Holywood. We offer first class care, support and comfort and it is ideal for people living on their own who might be feeling isolated.” Geraldine Gilpin, chief executive, Abbeyfield
& Wesley Housing Association, adds: “Abbeyfield plays an important role in local society by providing a range of high quality accommodation and services to older people throughout Northern Ireland, from purpose-built apartments right through to bungalows and flats offering independent living for active elderly and supported sheltered houses for those requiring additional support while maintaining independence and residential care. “The spirit that underpins Abbeyfield is one where people look out for each other, which is exactly what good neighbours do. Society needs people who are interested in others and people who are willing to lend a helping hand when it’s needed. It is this attitude that makes the world a better place and it is also what makes Abbeyfield houses and homes a fantastic place to live.” Explaining the importance of Abbeyfield Week Mrs Gilpin adds: “Abbeyfield Week is a celebration of our charity and a wonderful opportunity to invite local people of all ages to share in our mission to make time for older people. The Week provides a great opportunity for us to tell more people about what we do, show people our homes in the local community,
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The spirit that underpins Abbeyfield is one where people look out for each other, which is exactly what good neighbours do. Society needs people who are interested in others and people who are willing to lend a helping hand when it’s needed. It is this attitude that makes the world a better place and it is also what makes Abbeyfield houses and homes a fantastic place to live.
Geraldine Gilpin, chief executive, Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association
PICTURED Celebrating Abbeyfield Week are visitors to the Abbeyfield & Wesley Holywood House (l-r) Frances Esau, Sunnie Jarvis and Sally Williams
introduce residents to their neighbours and recruit even more trustees and volunteers.” “By encouraging members of the local community to come and pay us a visit we hope that it will spark ideas around ways in which we can work together to ensure older people are actively involved in community life. “It is also important to highlight the invaluable role that our volunteers play in helping to ensure residents are part of community life. Their interactions with residents help to overcome loneliness and isolation and give a better quality of life to older people. They can make a huge difference to an older person’s wellbeing. There are so many different ways people can contribute and each and every way is appreciated. “Abbeyfield and Wesley Housing Association recently launched a volunteer recruitment drive for 20 more volunteers. If this is something that might interest you please get in touch to find out more
about the wide range of volunteering opportunities on offer. We are especially looking for volunteers in Bangor, Donaghadee, Ballycastle; and Lurgan.” There are two Abbeyfield societies in Northern Ireland and both are charities. Abbeyfield Belfast Society operates seven supported sheltered houses in South and East Belfast. Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association manages 18 supported, sheltered houses in Ballycastle, Ballyclare, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Banbridge, Bangor, Carrickfergus, Donaghadee, Downpatrick, Greenisland, Holywood, Lurgan, Merville and Portstewart. In addition, the charity also runs a residential dementia care home in East Belfast and three sheltered schemes in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Belfast. For further information on Abbeyfield check out www.abbeyfieldandwesley.org.uk and www.abbeyfieldbelfast.org.uk
Schools
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Future Star A local school girl is already making a name for herself in the film industry
PICTURED Lorraine Magee from Into Film, Emma Thorpe from Northern Ireland Screen, Laura McCurdy from Cinemagic and her teacher Tracy Rossborough from Ashfield Girls High School.
Local Filmmaker Is ‘One To Watch’ For The Future
Well Done Ashfield Girls High School pupil Krizzah Policarpio has been paired with an industry mentor to help her pursue a career in film-making.
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rizzah moved to Northern Ireland with her family at the age of 10 from a small town in the Philippines. Her success in winning this award is all the more impressive given that her hometown had no cinema and the first live action film that she ever saw was at her school’s film club. “I never really watched movies but a friend encouraged me to come along to see Captain America at the Film Club. I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing – my first response was ‘how did they do that?’ From that moment on, I wanted to know everything about creating films,” she explained. From the age of 11 she threw herself into any opportunity to learn more. “Film Club was so much more than just watching films. We got the chance to discuss the movies and write reviews and then
to attend workshops to make movies and go to workshops where industry professionals told us about their jobs.” Into Film is a UK-wide organisation with a regional hub in Northern Ireland, which aims to put film at the heart of children and young people’s education, helping to support their academic, cultural, and social development. The organisation supports film clubs by offering a film catalogue and educational resources and tools as well as offering training and development opportunities for teachers and students. The teenager has been involved with Into Film’s See It, Make It – a programme matching participating Into Film Clubs with a professional film practitioner to support both training for educators and skill development for young people through the
making of a short film. She’s had fabulous opportunities to learn through Cinemagic and the BFI Film Academy. In fact, Krizzah wasn’t available to travel to London to pick up her award as she was in Los Angeles with Cinemagic as a Northern Ireland Ambassador, touring Hollywood studios and meeting film executives. Now through Into Film, she is receiving six months’ mentoring support from young London-based female filmmaker Alex Shipman who has worked for companies including Paramount and Sky Arts and is currently directing and co-writing a superhero pilot to be distributed with Amazon as well as filming a documentary about her mother, a 50-year-old boxer. Krizzah has just completed her exams in Engineering, Life & Health Sciences and Photography and plans to go on to university to study filmmaking after a gap year. “I’m aware that I just don’t have the breadth of knowledge that I’ll need at Film School so I’m hoping to get work experience while working on a short film before uni – it’ll be a busy year,” she added. “I love organising things and got the chance to be an extras co-ordinator on the BFI Film Academy with Cinemagic. I love being part of a team and being able to influence a movie,” she said. Her mum has been hugely supportive about Krizzah’s career path and she adds: “My teachers who ran the Film Club have helped me so much and shown me these fantastic opportunities with Into Film, Cinemagic, BFI and NI Screen.”
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Summer
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Events A great array of summer events down at Loaf Pottery this summer...
SUMMER EVENTS AT LOAF POTTERY Get involved This summer the newly opened Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn is offering a varied programme of classes and events including a four week pottery class, drop in Paint Me, Glaze Me classes and Pizza and Pottery nights.
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oaf Pottery and Coffee Shop opened in May on the site of the former Pinewood Pottery on Main Street in Crawfordsburn. The arts centre and cafe is run by the NOW Group, an award winning social enterprise that supports people with learning difficulties and
autism into jobs with a future. The summer events schedule gives people the chance to visit the new venue and get creative. Events include special Pizza and Pottery evenings in August where guests will take part in a pottery class to make their own pot, followed by enjoying a handmade artisan pizza made
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in the wood fired pizza oven on site. There is also a four week pottery course, a Clay Day to try your hand on the wheel and drop in Paint Me, Glaze Me classes. The Pottery has employed an in house potter, Josh Lyness, who will be teaching the summer programme. Josh will soon be creating a full line
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PICTURED Clockwise: Lauren McNeill, Emily Downey and Josh Lyness take part in a Paint Me, Glaze Me class / Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop staff Nicole Ritchie, Esther Alleyne, Josh Lyness and Lauren McNeill are pictured in the cafe / Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop potter Josh Lyness demonstrates on the pottery wheel
of pottery which will be available to buy online and in Loaf Pottery. He is already offering a unique gift option, bespoke Baby Hand Print Tiles. New parents can call in with their little one to have their hand prints captured on tiles that will be hand painted with the child’s name and date of birth. Gift vouchers are also available for these, which would make the perfect newborn baby gift. Class places are limited, to book email loafpottery@nowgroup.
org or call 028 9185 3340. Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop is open 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 3pm on Sundays. The cafe offers a range of quality teas and coffee, Loaf sweet treats and breakfast and lunch options. Find out more at www.loafcatering.com. Full list of summer classes and events: Saturday Morning Pottery, 7th – 21st July, booking required, £120
per person Clay Day, 4th August, booking required, £7.50 per person Pizza and Pottery Nights – 16th & 23rd August, booking required, £35 per person or £60 per couple Baby Hand Print Tiles – available during opening hours, book in advance, £20 per tile Paint Me, Glaze Me – drop in during opening hours, no booking required, £15 per person
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Share The iconic greenway route that runs from Belfast to Comber...
Read more about the One Path Initiative at www.sustrans.org.uk/onepath
MORE ROOM TO SHARE ON ONE PATH ON THE COMBER GREENWAY
On Track Government officials and councillors joined together with Sustrans to launch a series of activities to encourage the public to share a greenway route that runs from Belfast to Comber
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he One Path Initiative has been piloted on the Comber Greenway, a seven-mile stretch of shared path frequented by a wide range of people cycling, walking and running. This is the second phase of the Initiative which has helped reduce conflict between different users, underlined by the motto ‘Share, Respect, Enjoy’. The Initiative was developed by Sustrans in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), which owns the Comber Greenway, and the three Councils it traverses: Ards and North Down; Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; and Belfast City Council. Rachael Ludlow-Williams from Sustrans said: “We ran a series
of engagement activities a year ago on the Comber Greenway to discuss behaviour and how people could share the path better without conflict. The first phase was very successful and we are repeating it over this summer, so look out for our schedule of events. The overall message which we are conveying through One Path is Share, Respect, Enjoy.” The event today also celebrated recent work to widen the Greenway from 3 to 4 metres, which is of great benefit to everyone on the path and living locally. Speaking today from the Greenway in east Belfast, Department for Infrastructure Permanent Secretary Peter May, said: “It is clear many more
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people are opting to walk or cycle and as a Department we are working to help people opt for sustainable and active travel, which is better for them and better for the environment. “The Comber Greenway is a highly used traffic free route for many cyclists, walkers and runners, connecting east Belfast with Comber and I hope this investment of almost £600,000 will encourage many more people to consider active travel, especially during the better weather and as Bike Week approaches on 9 June.” The improvement scheme has been jointly funded by the DfI and Department for Communities and carried out in close collaboration with Sustrans, Belfast City Council, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, and Ards and North Down Borough Council. The Department is continuing with final works over the next few weeks. Later this year the DfI will also be consulting on a lighting scheme for the area and ducting was laid as part of this improvement scheme, in preparation for a future lighting project subject to community support and available budget.
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Innovate Horticulture and gardening project to support people with learning disabilities
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(l-r) Orchardville service users Crai Bangor; Heather Pollock, Director o NI; Joan McGinn, Chief Executive, O user, Martha Stewart from Bangor; Councillor Richard Smart; Margare Disability Services for South Eastern Orchardville service user Karalee M
Launch Of ‘Orchardville Grows’ Horticulture and Gardening Project for People With Learning Disabilities Go Green An innovative horticulture and gardening project to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism was officially opened recently at Balloo Training and Resource Centre in Bangor (94 Newtownards Road, BT19 1XZ). It was launched as part of Learning Disability Week (18-24 June 2018).
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he initiative is being delivered by Orchardville, a local charity which supports people with learning disabilities and/or autism, in partnership with South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) and Groundwork NI. The project has already been shortlisted as a finalist for The National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards (Northern Ireland) 2018, which celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities. Joan McGinn, chief executive of Orchardville, discusses: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Groundwork NI to deliver
‘Orchardville Grows’, an exciting new gardening opportunity for our service users with a learning disability. Gardening offers a range of benefits including improved physical and mental health, social inclusion, the opportunity to gain qualifications and develop new skills as well as access to the natural environment.” The SEHSCT site at Balloo had been derelict for several years. Work started to transform the site in December 2017 with the aim of providing a safe and secure place to develop the service user’s ability to mix socially, make friends and learn practical skills that will help them to be more independent. Orchardville service users started planting flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs in
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RIGHT Orchardville service users from Bangor, (l-r) Shane McConnell, Craig Cook and Karalee Martin BELOW Orchardville service users (l-r) Simon McReynolds from Newtownards and Andrew Johnston from Bangor.
ig Cook and Shane McConnell from of Corporate Services, Groundwork Orchardville; Orchardville service Mayor of Ards and North Down, et O’Kane, Assistant Director of Adult n Health and Social Care Trust; and Martin from Bangor.
March of this year. The seasonal produce that is grown on site will be available for sale and the public are very welcome to visit during opening hours (Monday to Friday 9.30-3.00pm, and by prior arrangement on Saturday and Sunday). Ms McGinn adds: “Orchardville Grows will be an asset to the community in the Bangor area and we are looking forward to further developing links with the local community, particularly in terms of volunteering opportunities at the Balloo garden site. This is very much a community garden and volunteers will be essential for the success of the initiative. We would be very keen to hear from anyone who might be interested in volunteering with us – perhaps you have an interest in gardening or have previously worked with people with learning disabilities or in a health and social care setting. Or maybe you are a student doing your Duke of Edinburgh, or a Millennium Volunteer looking for a new challenge? If so, we would love to hear from you.” Speaking about her own experience, Martha Stewart from Bangor, one of Orchardville Grows’ service users, adds: “Coming to the garden really calms me down. I sometimes find it hard getting along with people and working with the plants really helps me. I have learnt lots of new skills too.” Margaret O’Kane, Assistant Director of Adult Disability Services for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, comments: “Orchardville Grows is not only an extension of the successful partnership the South Eastern Trust has with
the Orchardville Society, but is also a further endorsement of the Trust’s commitment to providing a varied and exciting range of day opportunities for people with a learning disability.” Paula Quigley Chief Executive of Groundwork NI, a charity delivering programmes and services aimed at boosting local regeneration, community cohesion and grassroots development, continues: “We are delighted to have been able to work with Orchardville on their horticulture project, Orchardville Grows, at Balloo and support it through landfill funding. The initiative to deliver education and training through working in the great outdoors will not only benefit Orchardville service users but the wider community around the community allotment. It has been a pleasure working with Orchardville and their service users to develop this project and make it happen”. Orchardville, which has offices in East Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn and Derry, provides accredited training and skills development for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. It enables the development of life skills that are transferable into employment and life in general. These include occupational and vocational skills, wellbeing support, skills for life and work, OCN (Open College Network) accredited training, school transitions services and work placements. To find out more about Orchardville or to enquire about becoming a volunteer please check out www.orchardville.com
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All Winners A wonderful array of achievements at the Guide Dogs NI Awards.
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Our volunteers in Northern Ireland are absolutely crucial to our work. We were delighted to be able to acknowledge their amazing and life-changing support at this year’s local awards.” Fiona Brown Head of Mobility Services at Guide Dogs NI
he charity really values the contribution and commitment of all their volunteers, including around 300 in Northern Ireland, in helping to make this vision a reality. Volunteers carry out a huge range of different roles, from office support to puppy walking, fundraising to sighted guiding. Volunteer awards are specially organised each year to highlight the fantastic contributions made by these dedicated volunteers. As part of Volunteers’ Week across the UK, Guide Dogs NI hosted an awards ceremony at The Mac in Belfast on Thursday 7 June. The categories were based around Guide Dogs’ values: • Inclusive and Embracing: This volunteer is open and fair and values everyone’s contributions. They are a visible and popular part of the community within which they work. Winner: Des McClelland (Ballymena) Runners up: Stephen Norris (Belfast); Ian Carnachan (Bangor) • Trustworthy: This volunteer is always honest and genuine and celebrates Guide Dogs in an open and positive way.
Winner: Liz Russell (Newtownards) Runners up: Charlie Walker (Holywood); Mandy Kelly and Dan Holden (Newtownards) • Dedicated to Superior Quality: This volunteer maintains a high standard in their role and others value their expertise. Their work benefits our service users. Winner: Helen Baird (Belfast) *In absentia Runners up: Ian and Ann Carnachan (Bangor); Richard and Karen Hambleton (Carrickfergus) • Customer Focused: This volunteer supports people who are blind or partially sighted to get out and about independently and has gone above and beyond to support someone living with sight loss. Winner: May Wilson (Newtownabbey) Runners up: Janet O’Grady (Belfast); Lorna Quinn (Belfast) • Passionate and Determined: This volunteer is inspirational and inspires other volunteers, is willing to speak out against barriers to mobility and is adaptable to change for the better of Guide Dogs. Winner: Hillary’s Hikers (various including Bangor and Belfast) Runners up: Heather Gilmore (Belfast); Mary and
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PICTURED ‘Passionate and Determined’ winners - Hillary’s Hikers accept their award from Guide Dogs NI’s Andrew Murdock.
Chris McAuley (Castledawson) • Maximising Impact: This volunteer makes every penny count and is mindful of the generosity of the public and time given by other volunteers. They are committed, reliable and get the job done. Winner: Enniskillen Fundraising Branch (represented by Louise Thompson, Jean Kennedy, Kathryn Hicks, Jean Murray and Heidi the guide dog) Runners up: Alan Millar (Bangor); Pete McFarland (Ballyclare) • Volunteer Newcomer: This volunteer has been volunteering for less than one year. They are creative, energetic and willing to try new things and have made a real difference to the lives of
PICTURED Finalists in the Younger Volunteer category (L-R) Sophie McEwan-Lyon, Samantha Church, Chris Walker and Ellie Gibney pictured with Guide Dogs’ Martin Walls
people with sight loss. Winner: Anne Bill (Newtownabbey) Runners up: Evi Gyftaki (Carryduff); Les Massey (Craigavon) • Younger Volunteer of the Year: This volunteer is aged 25 or under and puts people who are blind and partially sighted at the heart of everything they do for Guide Dogs. Winner: Samantha Church (Magherafelt) Runners up: Chris Walker (Holywood); Ellie Gibney (Carrickfergus); Sophie McEwan-Lyon (Holywood) To find out more about volunteering for Guide Dogs, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer.
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Summer Vibes As I type the sun is streaming through the window and I cant believe that we are in such a heat wave. Main thing is no matter what the weather it is great to just get outdoors and embrace it all, even
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Outdoor Pursuits Jill’s advice for an outdoor space with a difference
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lants, wild flowers, succulents and greenery of any kind is very much in vogue as part of interior styling. Perfect for creating a warm, comfortable, soft space. Using vintage collectables and salvage pieces for plants or fresh cut flowers; or to add a lovely antique charm to your garden area. Galvanised metal watering cans or pails, an old birdcage or aging bathtub all make for quirky planters. The aging patina or rusty edges
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Tuesday After School Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 | £1 Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm | Pre School | £1.50
Wednesday Patchwork Club 2-4pm | Any Age | £2 per week
Thursday Cookery Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 Parent & Toddlers Group 10am-12 | Pre school | £1.50 Redburn Youth Group 7-9pm | P7 - Form 5 | £1
Friday Holywood Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Any age. £15 p/a
QUEEN’S HALL SULLIVAN PLACE Tuesday 55+ Group 2-4pm. 55+ Lunch Club 12.30-2pm After School Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P4 | £1
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Thursday Junior Reading Group 15.45-16.30 Second Thursday of the month. Children aged 9-11 Visually Impaired Group 14.30pm-16.00. Last Thursday of the month. Bedtime Story Time 18.00 -18.30. Last Thursday of the month. Children aged 4-8
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