Compass Newsletter - Issue 8 (Spring / Summer 2004)

ISSUE 8CARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIALINSIDE THISISSUEPAGES 10-11RYOBICOMPASS’ 1STCORPORATE SPONSORPAGE 12UK’S STRONGEST MANCOMES TO CARRICKPAGE 13ENTER A DECORATION IN THECHRISTMAS COMPETITIONBeth Cowan from CarrickfergusCarrickfergusBoroughwww.carrickfergus.org

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS FORCOUNCIL FACILITIES & SERVICESFACILITIESTELEPHONEAndrew Jackson Centre 9335 1604Children’s Play Areas 9335 1604Dog Pound 9335 1639Harbour 9336 6666Leisure Centre 9335 1711Flame Gasworks 9336 9575Museum & Civic Centre 9335 1604Waterfront/Marina 9336 6666Whitehead Boat Park 9336 6666SERVICESTELEPHONEAir Pollution 9335 1604Alcohol Free Zones 9335 1604Arts Development 9335 1604Access to Countryside 9335 1604Best Value Initiative 9335 1604Births Deaths & Marriages 9335 1604Bin Collections (wheeled) 9335 1192Booking Sports Pitches 9335 1711Bowling Green Bookings 9335 1711Bye-laws 9335 1604Cemeteries Maintenance 9335 1192Civic Events 9335 1604Collection of large household items 9335 1192Community Services 9335 1604Community Centre Bookings 9336 4747Community Relations 9335 1604Consumer Safety 9335 1604Contacting Council Members 9335 1604Council & Committee Services 9335 1604Crimestoppers 0800 555111Customer Services General 9335 1604Dog Warden 9335 1604Dogs lost/found/dangerous 9335 1604Dog Fouling 9335 1604Dog Licensing 9335 1604Dangerous Structures 9335 1604Economic Development 9335 1604Election Services 9335 1604Entertainment Licences 9335 1604Equality Scheme 9335 1604Events 9335 1604Grave Purchase 9335 1604Health & Safety 9335 1604Human Resources 9335 1604Illegal Dumping 9335 1604Invoices 9335 1604Information Technology 9335 1604Legal Services 9335 1604Leisure General 9335 1604Litter Removal 9335 1192Maritime Area Development 9336 6666Mayor’s Office 9335 1604Marketing & Public Relations 9335 1604Museums & Heritage 9335 1604Noise/Nuisance 9335 1604Parks Management 9335 1192Payments 9335 1604Pest Control 9335 1604Petroleum Licences 9335 1604Planning Schedules 9335 1604Playing Field Bookings 9335 1711Playgrounds Maintenance 9335 1192Public Toilets 9335 1192Property Certificates 9335 1604Refuse Collection 9335 1192Registrar’s Office 9335 1604Society Lotteries 9335 1604Sports Development 9335 1711Street Naming 9335 1604Street Cleansing 9335 1192Tennis Court Bookings 9335 1711Tourism Development 9335 1604Tourist Information 9335 1604Town Twinning 9335 1604Unauthorised Building Works 9335 1604Waste Collection:- 9335 1192Bulky /Commercial/ Wheeled BinsSERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHERSSERVICES✃✃COMMENTS & FEEDBACKWe hope you enjoyed our eighth edition of Compass, and we are interested in your comments. If there are any subjects which you would like us to feature infuture editions we’d love to hear from you.NameAddressTELEPHONECastle 9335 1273Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Education and Libraries 2565 3333Electoral Office 9034 2263Electricity 9066 1100Land Registry 9025 1555Ordnance Survey 9025 5755Planning 2565 3333Public HousingCarrickfergus Office 9335 1115Grants Office, Ballyclare 9335 2849Rates 9025 2525Rivers Agency 9260 6100Roads 9025 3000Street lighting 9025 3000Water Pollution 9025 4868Environment and HeritageService (DOE)Emergency Pollution (24 hours) 0800 807060Septic Tanks 9025 4863Water Services 9024 471124 Hour Customer Service,Emergency Flooding,Flooding Advice Leaflet 0845 7440088TelCommentsYou can drop this in at any Council office or send to Arts & Events Officer,Carrickfergus Borough Council or e-mail: nualad@carrickfergus.orgExtracts of Compass will be serialised on audio cassette and can beobtained from Talking Newspapers, c/o Carrickfergus Lions’ ClubTel: (028) 9336 2361. We wish to express our thanks to CarrickfergusLions’ Club for supplying this useful service.CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL3

www.carrickfergus.orgTREES LOVE CAREThousands of young trees, planted with care and expense, die each year from the lack of just a few minutes of TLC.That’s why Carrickfergus Borough Council in conjunction with conservation charity the Tree Council is urging everyonewho has planted trees in the last five years to revisit them at least once a year and give them the tender loving carethey so desperately need.Here are a few simple tips for TLC — Tending, such as checking guards and carrying out essential pruning, Loosening ofties and checking stakes, and Clearing grass and weeds from around the tree’s base and applying mulches.Stephen Daye, Environmental Services Officer said "Trees matter, so cherish them by giving them a few minutes of annualcare to help them survive those crucial early years and grow to maturity. That’s the message we want to get across in2004. Research suggests that at least one in three of all young trees die from lack of care within their first five years. Insome planting projects, the loss is over 90 per cent. That means a lot of time, money and effort are wasted. Yetthis worrying situation could be changed simply by giving all young trees a little TLC"."There are many reasons why trees matter and why we are encouraging everybody to not only plant trees, but also maintainthe ones we have. Trees provide an aesthetically pleasant environment, urban forests can cheaply and easily improve airquality and biodiversity, lessen soil erosion and flood damage and improve community spirit, health and fitness. Trees filterout levels of ambient pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide by up to 45%. The cool and shade that theRECYCLING PILOTGETS UNDER WAYResidents within the Borough will soon be recycling in arevolutionary scheme being implemented by CarrickfergusBorough Council and in partnership with the local charityBryson House, in order to save tonnes of waste beingneedlessly dumped in Northern Ireland’s landfill sites.Householders are being offered the best possible recyclingservice, enabling eight different materials to be recycled;newspapers and magazines, glass bottles and jars, food anddrinks cans, old clothes, plastic bottles, aerosols, aluminiumfoil and old hand tools. Each household will be issued witha special box – made from recycled plastic bottles – inwhich to put the materials. Weekly collections will be madefrom households using four specially designed vehicles,The key to the success of the programme in Carrickferguswill be the way people respond to the service.Carrickfergus Borough Council and Bryson House are keento stress that everything being collected will be recycled,and that recycling uses about half the energy to reprocessitems, compared to making them from new material. It alsocuts down on wasteful landfill sites and provides theopportunity for sustainable jobs.6

CARRICKFERGUSGROWING WITH WILDLIFEEstablished in October 2003 as a partnership between TheUlster Wildlife Trust and Carrickfergus Borough Council andfunded through the Local Strategy Partnership, the "Growingwith Wildlife" programme encourages young people betweenthe ages of 7-26 to get actively involved in practicalenvironmental projects and award schemes. It offers the abilityto develop a skills and knowledge base, with a consequentbroadening of employment opportunities and boost to selfconfidence.Also as important, a range fun outdoor and indooractivities are also available!The programme is currently available through local schools andcommunity organisations and there is something for everyoneincluding:Wildlife Watch- the junior section of the Wildlife Trusts, anetwork of groups exist across the UK, taking part ineducational activities such as pond-dipping and mini-beasthunts. We would like to expand the local network.trees provide reduces street-level ozone which can cause coughing andchest pain.The root network and leaf canopy can also stabilise soil, keeps run-off incheck, conserves ground water and lowers the risk of flash-flooding. Butthe presence of trees & woodland in towns is not just good for theenvironment, it's good for people too. It has been shown to encourage ahealthier, open-air behaviour in residents such as walking, cycling andbird watching and provides ‘a living labs and outdoor classrooms’ inwhich urbanites like myself can learn about the natural world”, Mr Dayeconcluded.For further information checkout our website www.carrickfergus.org orcontact: Stephen Daye, Environmental Services Officer, CarrickfergusBorough Council.Tel: (028) 93351604 or E-Mail: greenspace@carrickfergus.org.Wildlife Action- an environment citizenship programmedeveloped with the Youth Council of Northern Ireland. A manualof activities strengthen personal, social and team building skillswhilst also examining the local environment. The final stage isthe practical project, undertaken by the young people involved.John Muir Award- a non-competitive award scheme focusingon the discovery, exploration and conservation of wild places.Promotes the vision of the great Scottish-American naturalist(the award is open to all ages).The ethos of the programme is to allow people of all ages tosecure positive outcomes for themselves and theircommunities through the opportunity to work together.If your community / voluntary group or school would like towork with us, please contact me:Conor O’Luby,Environmental Youth Officer (Ulster Wildlife Trust),Environmental Health DepartmentCarrickfergus Borough CouncilTel: 028 9335 1604Fax: 028 9335 0350conor.oluby@ulsterwildlifetrust.orgCarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL7

www.carrickfergus.orgPrince Andrew tours the plantCarrickfergus Borough Council is delighted to welcome Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK)Ltd. as our first corporate sponsors of Compass magazine. Established in 1990,employing over 280 staff and with more than 45 million pounds investment in theirMeadowbank Road plant, Ryobi clearly demonstrates its continued commitment tothe Borough.About RyobiThe Ryobi Group was established in 1943 in Hiroshima,Japan and incorporates four divisions: PrintingMachines, Power Tools/Lawn and Garden, Builder’sHardware and Die-Casting. The Group employs almost6500 people worldwide and there are factories based inJapan, China, USA and the die-casting factory based inCarrickfergus which supplies the European market.Ryobi products are everywhere and it is very likely youhave come in contact with them – in cars, office andhome. The products include powered garden tools, carcomponents, automatic door closers, printing presses,DIY tools to name a few, which all add to your lifestylecomforts.Ryobi’s commitment to advanced technology and thecompany motto, "Making Life Comfortable" underliesthe effort to produce products that individuals andclients throughout the world can trust.What is Die-Casting?Ryobi’s Die-Castings are used in more than 100 modelsof vehicles all over the world. Die-Casting is the art ofproducing such components by pouring moltenaluminium heated to over 700 degrees centigrade (largefurnaces melt the aluminium ingots to a liquid form)into specially created moulds.The moulds used to create a component for example, aclutch case, can measure over 2m square and weigh upto 17 tonnes!Ryobi has created unique Die-Casting processes whichsignificantly reduce defects, and in partnership with itsParent Company in Japan, Ryobi in Carrickfergus hassuccessfully transferred this technology for the benefitof European automotive customersFormer Secretary of State for NI, John Reidvisits Ryobi Carrickfergus10Japanese Scouts Visit Ryobi at CarrickfergusJohn Major visits Ryobi

Downshire School wins the fastest car prize in the F1Team Schools ChallengeAdditionally, Ryobi has won prestigious prizes such as, Best EngineeringFactory in the UK, and very recently, Visteon’s Global Very Important PartnerAward for excellent supply of castings in Europe.In 2003, Ryobi won a Regional Training Award for a programme involving 75%of employees in the introduction of a new workplace system which dramaticallyimproved output of product. The enthusiasm of Ryobi’s staff in continuouslyfacing the challenges of an increasingly competitive market has been thecornerstone of the Company’s success.The casting shopWhat does the Carrickfergus Plant do?The local plant melts more than 11,000 tons of aluminium ingots annually.This raw material is cast into shape using one of the fourteen high pressurealuminium die casting machines. Finishing processes follow which mayinclude machining the surfaces of the components so that customers can boltthem straight onto their engines or transmissions. Supported by variousengineering functions including; Mould Maintenance, Process Engineeringand Quality Assurance, quality products are shipped daily to customersthroughout Europe. Ryobi’s fully integrated production system throughoutDesign, Mould Making, Casting, Finishing and Machining is its unique offer tocustomers.Ryobi specialises in aluminium car components such as transmission cases,clutch cases, engine bedplates, engine ladderframes and oil pans and sumpsfor customers throughout Europe including Ford, Jaguar, Visteon, Isuzu andSaab.The company has gained many Quality Accreditations including the essentialworldwide automotive industry standard, TS16949 (2nd Edition), theenvironmental standard ISO 14001 and OHSA 18001 Health and SafetyManagement Standard.Ryobi Wins First Carrickfergus Business AwardsLocally, Ryobi has supported several projects including the 2003/4 FI TeamSchools Challenge where students from the UK compete to create the bestengineered car. With some help from Ryobi, Downshire School came away withthe fastest car prize at the Regional Finals and went on to win the "fastest car inthe UK" finals in January this year.The plant in Carrickfergus is an integral part of the Ryobi Group – this summerit is hosting Ryobi’s Global Casting Conference with senior Executives fromJapan and USA attending. This will be the second time Carrickfergus hasshowcased to the worldwide Ryobi Group.Also this year, the President of the Ryobi Groups worldwide operations, HiroshiUrakami will visit the Carrickfergus plant to celebrate 60 years of businessworldwide.Famous Faces at Carrickfergus PlantRyobi has hosted visits from many local, national and internationalVIPs. The company is delighted to present its world classfacilities to visitors which include local school childrenand VIPs!For more information about Ryobi or to view recruitmentopportunities visit www.ryobi.co.uk“Making Reliability a Reality”At the first Carrickfergus Business awards in April 2004, Ryobi won two awards – one for PeopleDevelopment, sponsored by Carrickfergus Town Regeneration Committee and one for EnvironmentalManagement, sponsored by Environmental Heritage Service. The awards were hosted by theCouncil to celebrate successful companies and organisations and the people behindthem who have contributed to the energy of the Borough.CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL11

www.carrickfergus.orgTHE ULTIMATE STRENGTHUK’s Strongest ManCarrickfergus Borough Council is delighted to announcethe first UK’s Strongest Man competition to be held inCarrickfergus on 20th, 21st and 22nd of August. 15gruelling events are to be tackled by 16 of the toughestcompetitors from Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland.For two days, each group of eight competitors willreduce by two men each day leaving eight for the battleon the final day – only the strongest can survive.Events include the classics such as the "Seven SuperStones of Strength" and "Bar Bending" and several newevents including "Conan’s Torture Circle". This night timechallenge involves competitors lifting 800lb gascylinders around a CIRCLE OF FIRE for as far aspossible!!Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see some of theworld’s strongest men battle for the UK title.For more information contact:Glenn Ross, Big G Promotions Ltd.19 Owenroe Drive, Bangor, BT19 1QHMobile: 07780 815 929E-mail: bigGpromotionltd@aol.comThis Event is sponsored by NIECCHALLENGESolar SmartHomeowners in Carrickfergus will soon be using solar power toreduce their energy bills, thanks to a new project that will see up to£1000 of funding and support for each installation.Homeowners in the Carrickfergus area can take advantage of the new grant scheme to install domesticsolar water heating panels, bringing benefits to both the environment and their pockets! Grantstotalling up to £1000 are available through NIE’s Smart programme and from the Clear Skies initiativethat promotes the use of renewable energy in homes and communities. This new project called SolarSmart has brought together partners from Northern Ireland Electricity’s SMART programme, ActionRenewables, North Down Borough Council, Carrickfergus Borough Council, Willis Heating andPlumbing, Thermomax and Bryson House. There are 50 grants available for the Carrickfergus area andwill be given out on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in taking part in the schemeor would like more information please contact Action Renewables on Tel: 0800 512012 or visitwww.niesmart.co.uk12

* Please attach this entry form to your Christmas DecorationCARRICKFERGUS CHRISTMAS CREATIVE ART CHALLENGENameWhere in Carrickfergus Borough do you live?Please fill in the sections below where applicableCategory Entered (please tick) Age School & ClassKey Stage 1 ( ) ( )Key Stage 2 ( ) ( )Key Stage 3 ( ) ( )Special Needs ( ) ( ) (if under 18)Adult Entrant ( ) ( )Did you make your decoration? (Please tick)In your own time ( ) During school hours ( )As part of a group ( )If part of a group, please provide name of groupPlease describe your decorationRules• If you fail to complete this application form and return it with your decoration, this may result in CarrickfergusBorough Council being unable to add your decoration onto the Tree and entry into this competition will be void.• No decorations will be returned. All decorations entered in this competition become the property of CarrickfergusBorough Council.• Entrants must agree to participate in publicity.• Carrickfergus Borough Council reserves the right not to enter any decoration it deems unsuitable into the competition.✃✃CALLING ALL BUDDINGARTISTS!CARRICKFERGUS CHRISTMAS 2004 CREATIVE ART CHALLENGECarrickfergus Borough Council ischallenging inhabitants of the Borough tomake decorations for this year’scommunity Christmas tree.Alderman Ashe, Chairman of the Arts & EventsCommittee said: "We are encouraging membersof the community, both young and old, to make aChristmas tree decoration, which will be displayedon a tree in the Carrickfergus Museum and CivicCentre. A hint of creativity and a little bit ofimagination is all you need. All we ask is that thedecoration must be hung by string or wool forease of addition to the tree.As a community, it is only fair that we all shouldget to contribute, so I hope that many individuals,schools, art clubs, youth organisations and hobbygroups will get behind this initiative and createsomething special to add to the CarrickfergusBorough Council Museum Christmas tree.There will be a personal art prize offered for thebest decoration in the following categories - KeyStage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Special Needs(all ages) and Adult Entrants. The entry form(above), also available via the CarrickfergusBorough Council Website www.carrickfergus.org,should be filled in and returned attached to yourdecoration. This will enable the public to vote fortheir favourite decoration before they are added tothe tree, as they will all be on display in the CivicMuseum from Tuesday 16 November before theyare added to the tree in late November."There will be further communication through thepress, schools, clubs and hobby groups fromSeptember to remind people about this excitingopportunity. If you would like any furtherinformation, please contact Nuala Dalcz,Development Manager (Marketing) on 0289335 1604.CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL13

www.carrickfergus.orgHISTORICAL LANDMARKBACKGROUND INFORMATIONHOUSES NCarrickfergus Borough Council is proud to be in the final preparatory stages of its newmuseum, scheduled for opening in summer 2004. Its purpose is to interpret the long anddistinguished history of the town and surrounding district from earliest times to the presentday.The museum has received Registered Museum Status which demonstrates that we arefollowing Best Practice in the care and management of our collections and allows us to haveartefacts on loan from National Museum Collections and that we are eligible for GovernmentGrant Aid.14SITEThe museum is located at the back of the Town Hall inthe former Army Ordnance Stores buildings built in1900. This site was originally where the 13th centuryFranciscan Friary built by Hugh De Lacy was founded,later where Sir Arthur Chichester built his Jacobeanmansion "Joymount Palace" in 1608. His descendantsgave the site to the County Antrim Grand Jury to buildthe County of Antrim Courthouse and Jail in 1779.The Courthouse building is now the Town Hall and theJail was demolished in 1896 and replaced by theArmy Ordnance Stores.The museum is located on the ground floor of thesetwo red brick buildings with new council officeaccommodation on the first floor. The space betweenthe buildings is glassed over to give a very light andairy atrium area.MUSEUMThis main display gallery will contain items of majornational importance, which have never before had theopportunity to be displayed in Carrickfergus.It will include material from the object richCarrickfergus Borough Council’s own civic collection,together with Carrickfergus related material coming inon loan from several private collections and thenational collections. These will include the UlsterMuseum, Belfast, Ulster Folk and Transport Museum,Cultra, The Royal Armouries, Leeds and The BritishMuseum, London.The Civic Collection contains a wealth of artefactsranging from the Town Charters - includingElizabethan, Jacobean, George V1 Charters to 19thcentury Freemen’s Rolls to the 1712 Silver - giltceremonial sword and mace to a full set of copperTown Weights and Measures dated Carrickfergus1835. There are a selection of paintings reflectingCarrickfergus by artists including Kenneth Webb,William Conor, J.W.Carey, Andrew Nicholl, MauriceWilks and A.C.Stannus.Recent Heritage Lottery Grant - Aid allowed us topurchase the important "Kane Atlas" a wonderful18thcentury set of maps presented to Colonel RichardKane of Carrickfergus, Governor of Menorca by LouisX1 in 1712. It will be reproduced as an interactive sothat the visitors can access all the maps. A copy of theAtlas has been made for researchers to study too.Plus, many more items of local interest includingcups, medals, cannons and civic gifts donated to theBorough.

EW MUSEUMAfter extensive research into Carrickfergus relatedmaterial, it has been possible to locate Carrickfergus"treasures" which have never had the chance to be onpublic display before in their original location.The Ulster Museum is allowing us to have on loan, a widevariety of material ranging from Mesolithic flints andarrowheads, to a John De Courcy silver half - penny, ironknives and horse shoes, medieval pottery to prints andpaintings. The Ulster Folk and Transport Museum aresending on loan a selection of items, which includes abeautiful Victorian wedding dress together withTemperance Movement material associated with the IOGTHall which formally stood in Irish Quarter West.Major artefacts from the extensive archaeologicalexcavations carried out in Carrickfergus during the 1970’sand 90’s are being sent on loan from the Environment andHeritage Service. This material includes a wide range ofartefacts including a quern stone, jettons, jews harps,silver brooches, a medieval Tower House window and theskeleton of a Barbary Ape!We are also having on loan from the Royal Armouries,Leeds, three sets of armour including pikes, muskets andpistols relevant to specific historic events in the town’shistory. These will create a stunning display.In addition there will be a section of the display dedicatedto the Antrim Artillery Militia which was formed in1852and were stationed in the Castle, Town Hall and theseOrdnance Stores. This material comes on loan from theRegimental Trustees and a private collection and includesuniform, photographs, documents and silver itemsrelating to this distinguished militia regiment.There will be several "hands on" interactive facilities givinga fun as well as informative angle to the displays.There will be a separate "Community Archive" sectionwhich will have 20th century local, social history material,relating to the Borough’s recent past. This will includeitems like newspapers, documents, booklets, books,posters photographs and memorabilia relating to thetown and surrounding district. It will also feature some ofCarrickfergus’ distinguished residents including BishopJ.F. MacNeice and his son the distinguished poet, writerand broadcaster Louis MacNeice and respected actor anddirector R.H.MacCandless. It will give visitors theopportunity to add their own information / reminiscencesand photographs as well as documents and newspapersetc to put on the computer data-base.In addition there is a spacious temporary exhibitiongallery, which will be available for touring exhibitions andspecial "in house" exhibitions in addition to providing asetting for Community Arts related exhibitions likepainting, textile and photographic events.A special education /community room has been designedto facilitate use by our "in house" education/outreachprogrammes for lifelong learning, for both schools andthe wider community. It incorporates computer facilitiesalong with a storage area and water / sink unit and ageneral storage area.Toilets for male, female, baby changing and disabledfacilities are available.There will be a café facility located at the back of thebuilding which will provide a high quality service to thecustomers within the glassed atrium area.There is a large collection store located at the back of thetemporary exhibition gallery to facilitate collection storagemanagement and conservation activities.For further information please contact:Helen RankinMuseum CuratorTel: 028 9335 1604CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL15

www.carrickfergus.orgCARRICKFERGUSSET FOR BLOOMNG SUCCESS IN 2004"Carrickfergus Borough Council means business, when it comes to the business of Carrickfergus in Bloom. As a serial winnerof the Ulster in Bloom competition, Carrickfergus is throwing down the Green Gauntlet yet again as the challenge goes out,both to the rival towns who enter the ‘in Bloom’ competitions, and also to everybody who lives within the Borough ofCarrickfergus. Whether you fill a hanging basket, enter one of the many competitions or plant a tree, there is something foreveryone to do to ensure the borough comes top again this year." said Stephen Daye, Environmental Services Officer withCarrickfergus Borough Council and co-ordinator of Carrickfergus in Bloom.CARRICKFERGUS IN BLOOM COMMUNITY COMPETITIONS (SUPPORTED BY SUPERVALU)Who Can Enter Carrickfergus in Bloom? Anyone can enter who lives in the Borough of Carrickfergus and there is no charge.You can even nominate neighbours’ gardens and other properties that you think are attractive and deserve recognition.Categories include:For All Gardening EnthusiastsFor Local Businesses1. Best Kept Front Garden2. Best Kept Container Garden3. Best Kept Community Planting Scheme4. Art Competition for AdultsFor Young Gardening Enthusiasts (15 And Under)5. Tallest Sunflower Competition6. Painting Competition7. Poetry Competition8. Best Kept Shop or Commercial Premises9. Best Kept Pub, Hotel or Guest House10. Best Floral Display by Shopkeepers in a Street or CentreAll entries must be received by 16th July 2004 exceptcategories 4, 5, 6 and 7 which must be received by 1stSeptember 2004.£1200 IN PRIZES TO BE WON!Are you a virtual gardener? If so then this competition is for you. Virtual gardeners are requested to submit before 22ndAugust 2004 a favourite photograph taken during the last year, which fits one of the six classes below:• My Garden• My Favourite Outdoor Plant• My Favourite Indoor Plant• My Favourite Landscape or Garden Setting• Flowers in their natural, wild setting• Flowers with pets or other animals✃CARRICKFERGUS IN BLOOM ENTRY FORM (PLEASE COMPLETE IN CAPITAL LETTERS)Competition Category Number(s) - Tick the appropriate box for your entry)To submit a photo either use the online form at www.carrickfergus.orgor e-mail inbloom@carrickfergus.org or sent your photo to the TownHall. Judging is by popular vote from members of the general public.Votes will be cast electronically from 23rd August 2004 to 20thSeptember 2004.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.✃Virtual Flower Show: Title of PhotoName:Address:Telephone NumberAge (if applicable)16Conditions apply for all categories. For a list contact Carrickfergus Town Hall.Return entry to : Carrickfergus Borough Council, Town Hall, BT38 7DL Tel: 028 9335 1604 or Email: inbloom@carrickfergus.org

TYING THE KNOT SOON?The Marriage (Northern Ireland) Order2003 came into effect on the 1stJanuary 2004. This new law radicallychanges all marriage preliminaries. Everycouple wishing to be married either in achurch or a civil ceremony will have toapply to the local Registrar for a MarriageSchedule. Couples no longer need toreside in the district where they wish to bemarried.The introduction of this new legislationenables civil ceremonies totake place at outside venues such ashotels or stately homes etc. Anyoutside venues must be approved by theCouncil before a Civil Marriagecan take place. There are two types ofapproval a three year approvalor a temporary approval.Forms for obtaining MarriageSchedules, and for approval ofpremises can be obtained from theRegistrar's Office in the Town Hall.RAINBOW PLAY GROUP MOVES TOSUNNYLANDS COMMUNITY CENTREThe official opening of Rainbow Pre-SchoolPlaygroup at Sunnylands Community Centretook place on Monday 15th March. The openingceremony was performed by the Mayor of theBorough, Alderman Mrs May Beattie and wasattended by Councillors, members of Councilstaff and representatives from other statutoryand voluntary bodies. The Playgroup moved toits new premises at Sunnylands CommunityCentre at the beginning of February. The group,which was formerly based in SunnylandsPrimary School, has been providing quality Pre-School education for children in the area since1992 and is managed by Mrs Eileen McAteerwho is a qualified Early Years Specialist and agraduate of Stranmillis University College. Sheis assisted by qualified staff with extensiveexperience in Early Years work.The Playgroup operates from 09.00am until11.30am (Monday to Friday) during Schoolterm times. It is hoped that a new afternoonsession for the younger children will start inSeptember. Parents wishing to enrol theirchildren in the Playgroup for the 2004/05 yearshould obtain an application form and return itto the group. Application forms can obtained bytelephoning 07974 947729 or call in atSunnylands Community Centre and staff will bepleased to discuss your requirements.CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL17

www.carrickfergus.orgKNOW YOURCOUNCILLORSMAYOR ALDERMAN MAY M.BEATTIETel: 028 9336 6188(Democratic Unionist Party)Knockagh MonumentALDERMAN BILLYASHEOffice: 028 9332 9980Mobile: 07773 095133E-mail: billyashe60@hotmail.com(Democratic Unionist Party)KilrootCOUNCILLOR DARINFERGUSONMobile: 07734581821Email: darinfer@aol.com(Ulster Unionist Party)Carrick CastleALDERMAN ROYBEGGSTel: 028 9336 2995MLAMobile: 07801 067929E-mail: roy.beggs@btopenworld.com(Ulster Unionist Party)Knockagh MonumentCOUNCILLOR JIMBROWNTel: 028 9336 1510E-mail: seejbrown@hotmail.comKilrootCOUNCILLOR BILLY S.HAMILTONTel: 028 9336 1471Mobile: 0771 8762892(Independent)Carrick CastleCOUNCILLOR STEWARTDICKSONTel: 028 9086 8330Mobile: 07785 598 452(Alliance Party)Email: Scdickson@aol.comKnockagh MonumentCOUNCILLOR ROBINCAVANBA DIP.ED.DMSTel: 028 9335 3334Mob: 07711 405896Email: Robin.cavan5@btinternet.com(Alliance Party)KilrootALDERMAN DAVID W.HILDITCHOffice Tel: 028 9332 9980MLAFax: 028 9332 9979Email: david.hilditch@niassembly.gov.ukMobile: 07713103746(Democratic Unionist Party)Carrick CastleCOUNCILLOR JIMMcCLURGTel: 028 9086 0166Mob: 07939 634364E-mail: mcclurgjames@hotmail.com(Democratic Unionist Party)Knockagh MonumentCOUNCILLOR TERENCECLEMENTSTel: 028 9336 2997(Democratic Unionist Party)KilrootCOUNCILLOR PATRICIAMcKINNEYTel: 028 9336 9180(Democratic Unionist Party)Carrick CastleCOUNCILLOR NOLEENMcILWRATHTel: 028 9336 4828(Alliance Party)Knockagh MonumentCOUNCILLOR B. JANETCRAMPSEYTel: 028 9337 3540(Alliance Party)KilrootCOUNCILLOR SEANTel: 028 9336 4105(Alliance Party)Carrick CastleNEESONMLACOUNCILLOR GWEN E.WILSONTel: 028 9336 1065(Ulster Unionist Party)Knockagh MonumentCOUNCILLOR ERICFERGUSON(DEPUTY MAYOR)Tel: 028 9337 3338Mobile: 07939 634356(Ulster Unionist Party)KilrootCarrickfergusBorough18

CARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH COUNCILSUMMER PROGRAMME 2004DATESun 16 May –Sat 22 MayFri 21 MayEVENTNational Smile Week - spread a smile for the Mayor’s chosen charity, The Children’s Hospice, please give generously to thisworthy cause.Tea Dance, Music and dance from MC Mervyn Dickson with free entry and light refreshments. Jubilee Hall, Town Hall, from2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. For further details, please contact 028 9335 1604Fri 28 May – *Art Exhibition in Joymount Presbyterian Church Hall. Fri 28 May 10.00 am – 9.00 pm. Sat 29 May 10.00 am – 6.00 pm.Sat 29 May Entrance £2.50Sat 29 May*Diabetic UK Antiques Fair. Jubilee Hall.Fri 4 June - *Cullen’s Amusements, the fairground extravaganza is in town at the Harbour Car Park. For further details, pleaseSun 13 June contact 077111 65950.Fri 4 June –Mon 21 JuneSat 5 JuneSat 5 June*Castle FM – Tune in to all your favourite DJ’s as the ever popular Castle FM takes to the airways over the WaterfrontFestival period. Help choose Carrick’s Young Pop Star 2004. Live evictions every evening at 8.00 pm (Mon – Thurs) in theDe Courcy Centre. Final taking place on 19th June at 1.00 pm in the De Courcy Centre!*10k Road Race with East Antrim Harriers. Starts at 2.00 pm from the Leisure Centre.*Ulster Wildlife Trust celebrates World Environment Day with stalls at Lower Castle Green. From 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.Sat 5 June – Sat 19 JuneCarrickfergus Waterfront FestivalSat 5 June – Family Fun Weekend at Castle Green, fun from 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. both days. All free. For further details, please contactSun 6 June 028 9335 1604.Sun 6 June *Vintage Vehicle display at Flame Gasworks Museum. For further details, please contact 028 9336 9575.Mon 7 JuneFri 11JuneSat 12 June*Waterfront Town Centre Cycle Races with Team Madigan Cycling Club, Carrick Road Club and Northern Ireland CyclingFederation. Starts at 7.00 pm from Joymount.Fireworks Display to start the Pageant Celebrations off with a bang! Starting at approximately 10.30 pm, weather permitting.For further details, contact 028 9335 1604.Pageant Celebrations, The landing of King William III at Carrickfergus is re-enacted by Chrag. A colourful parade throughthe town ensues,with fun for all the family, including a living history display. From noon - 5.00 p.m. For further information,please contact 0289335 1604.Sat 12 June – Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre host historical talks and an exhibition form the Ulster Society. For further details,Sun 13 June please contact 028 9335 1604.Sat 12 June*East Antrim Audi Grand Prix Cycle Race with East Antrim Cycling Club. Starts 11.00 am.Sat 12 June – *Go Boating – annual ‘try a boat’ weekend, 6 different crafts with hands-on supervision. From 10.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. atSun 13 June Carrickfergus Marina For details contact 028 9336 6666.Sat 12 June – *Model Train Exhibition - one of the largest in the UK. For details contact 028 9335 1604.Sun 13 JuneSun 13 JuneFri 18 JuneSat 19 JuneSat 19 June –Sun 20 JuneThe Celebration continues with family fun at Castle Green, a band playing from 3.00 pm– 4.00 pm and a birds of preyspectacular. The fun starts at 2.00 p.m. For further details, please contact 028 9335 1604.Tea Dance, Music and dance from MC Mervyn Dickson with free entry and light refreshments. Jubilee Hall, Town Hall,from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm.*It’s time for the live final of Young Star 2004. Come and support all the young stars at 1.00 pm in the De Courcy Centre.Waterfront Festival Celebrations, As the Waterfront Festival comes to a close, there will be lots to see and doon Castle Green, children’s entertainment– ALL FREE! From 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm. For further details,please contact 028 9335 1604.Sat 19 June *Open day at Carrickfergus Masonic Centre (Victoria Street) from 10.00 am –4.00 pm. Includes a tour of the lodge rooms and a variety of stalls.Free admission! For further details, contact 028 9336 7867.Sat 19 June*Strawberry Fayre at Joymount Presbyterian Church. Free Admission.CarrickfergusBoroughCARRICKFERGUS – BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL19

www.carrickfergus.orgCARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH COUNCILSUMMER PROGRAMME 2004DATEEVENTSat 26 June *Carrick Rangers Youth Tournament – more than 300 children participated last year! For further details, contact Kyle Ferguson at 028 9332 6396.Sat 26 June *Subway Annual Regatta at County Antrim Yacht Club, Whitehead. For further details contact 028 9337 2322.Sat 26 June– Sat 3 July *Open Week at Whitehead Golf Club. For further details, contact 028 9337 0821Sat 3 July *Redhall Riding Club - Annual Competition in Beltoy Playing Fields. .Sat 3 July – Sun 4 July USA Weekend – You’ll be seeing ‘Stars’ and ‘Stripes’ all weekend! Entertainment – American style. For further details, please contact 028 9335 1604Tue 6 July – Sat 10 JulyFri 16 JulySun 18 July & 25 JulySun 25 July*Carrickfergus International Football Festival – Five days of football fun! With teams from GB, USA and Canada playing to win the final.The popular Liverpool Coaching Clinic is back! For further details, please contact Kyle Ferguson at 028 9332 6396.Tea Dance, Music and dance from MC Mervyn Dickson with free entry and light refreshments. Jubilee Hall, Town Hall, from 2.00pm – 4.00pm.Sunday Band Concert on Castle Green or Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre if weather inclement. From2.00 pm – 3.00 pm. For furtherdetails, please contact 028 9335 1604.*Northern Ireland Mountain Bike Championships with Team Madigan & Northern Ireland Cycling Federation. Starts at Noon, South Woodburn ForestThurs 29 July – *Whitehead Festival in the Whitehead Community Centre and Recreation Grounds. Organised by Whitehead Community Association. ForSun 8 Aug further details, please contact 028 9337 8077.Sat 31 July –*Lughnasa Fayre - Traditional annual fair in the grounds of the Castle with stalls and entertainment in the Borough’s most renownedSun 1 Aug landmark. Fun for all the family. For further details, please contact 028 9335 1273.Every Sun in AugSat 7 AugSunday Band Concert on Castle Green or Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre if weather inclement. From 2.00 pm – 3.00pmFor further details, contact 028 93351 604.Ulster Kitcars showcase over 30 Kitcars from around Northern Ireland at Castle Green. From Noon - 4pmSat 7 Aug – Sun 8 Aug *Topper Irish Nationals at Carrickfergus Sailing Club. For further details, contact 028 9335 1402.Sat 14 Aug *Carrickfergus Sailing Club Regatta. For further details, contact 028 9335 1402.Mon16 Aug– Fri 20 Aug *IFA Football Coaching Week organised by Football Development Centre at Taylor’s Avenue. For further details, contact Kyle Ferguson at 028 9332 6396.Fri 20 AugFri 20 Aug– Sun 22 AugSat 28 AugTea Dance, Music and dance from MC Mervyn Dickson with free entry and light refreshments. Jubilee Hall, Town Hall, from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm.*The UK Ultimate Strength Challenge. The Borough’s favourite strongman, Glenn Ross brings competitors from across the UK for the ultimatestrength showdown. Spectacular and dramatic strength displays will take place at the Harbour Car-park and in the Town Centre. For furtherdetails, contact 028 9335 1604.*Carrickfergus Garden Society Flower Show in the Jubilee Hall. Doors open 2.30pm. Adults 30p entrance fee. Children free.Sat 28 Aug– Sun 29 Aug *Flying Fifteen Northern Championships at Carrickfergus Sailing Club. For further details, contact 028 9336 6666.Sun 29 Aug Carrickfergus Celebrates at Carrickfergus Marina Piazza Family entertainment from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm. For further details, contact 0289335 1604.Mon 31 AugSat 4 SeptIf you go down to Legg Park today, you’ll be in for a big surprise! Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Legg Park. Fun from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Bring yourTeddy for a free goody bag. For further details, please contact 028 9335 1604.*Lambeg Drumming Competitions in the Jubilee Hall.Sat 18 Sept *Erin Cat Club Championship Cat Show at the Jubilee Hall. From 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm. For further details, contact 028 9336 7866.Fri 24 SeptTea Dance, Music and dance from MC Mervyn Dickson with free entry and light refreshments. Jubilee Hall, Town Hall, from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm.Sat 31 Oct *Haunting celebrations at Carrickfergus Castle. For further details contact 028 9335 1273.Don’t Forget Castle FM 107.2, Tune in to 107.2FM, 4th June – 21st June for Castle FM, Carrick’s own radio station Listen to DJ’s StuartRobinson, Kenny Davis, Justin McCartney, Stevie Robinson, Paul Gilmour and Fat Tam everyday for music and chat live from the DeCourcy Centre.20*THESE EVENTS ARE NOT ORGANISED BY CARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH COUNCILCARRICKFERGUS BOROUGH COUNCIL CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS.INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING (MAY 2004) AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE