Compass Newsletter - Issue 14 (Spring / Summer 2007)

THE MAGAZINE FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARRICKFERGUS ISSUE 14 / SPRING-SUMMER 2007your guide to borough life!Changes to yourwaste collectionIntroducing the newbrown bin and redkerbie box recyclinginitiatives.Your fitter futureDetails of your newleisure facility anda special pull-outguide to communityclasses, clubs andcourses.CentenarycelebrationFor one ofCarrickfergusBorough’s mostcelebrated citizens.PLUSCarrickfergusgoes smoke free.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

02ContentsPAGE 2Messages from the Mayorand the Chief ExecutivePAGE 3New look websiteA restoration to rememberPAGE 4Policing in partnershipPAGE 5Celebrating the best inlocal businessPAGES 6 & 7Cohesion comes to CarrickfergusPAGE 8Carrickfergus celebrates centenaryPAGE 9Community classes, clubsand courses - special pull outMessage from the MayorAs Mayor of Carrickfergus Borough, I am delighted to welcomereaders to this new-look Compass magazine, with a fresh new imagefor Spring/Summer 2007. Council has agreed to a major investmentin the creation of a brand new leisure facility for the Borough. Pages10 - 11 of this edition feature the artist’s impression of what thenew facility may look like and includes detailed fl oor plans of thenew modern amenities. These will include a new health and fi tnesssuite, children’s recreation areas and improved accessibility for all.In line with the other signifi cant regeneration projects that we havecompleted, the new leisure facilities will be a further legacy to theBorough come the reorganisation of local government. In a bid tocontinue to meet our recycling targets, Council will be rolling out itsbrown bin recycling initiative and, in conjunction with Bryson House,a new red kerbie box. Full details of what can be deposited into eachbin and box are on page 15. We have also been working hard onanother fl agship project, the Carrickfergus Cohesion Strategy, which,whilst celebrating and protecting the Borough town’s historic quality,strives to regenerate the town centre, and create improved linkagesand a more aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents andvisitors to the town. Full details can be found on pages 6 - 7. I dohope that you enjoy reading about our recent achievements anddevelopments planned for the next six months.PAGES 10 & 11A fitter future for allPAGE 12Community classes, clubsand courses - special pull out cont’d.PAGE 13Finding your wayPAGE 14Carrickfergus goes smoke freePAGE 15Changes to your waste collectionPAGE 16Carrickfergus is blooming lovelySaddle up for bike weekPAGE 17Whitehead set for blooming challengeGrants for going greenFeedback to winPAGE 18Event highlights 2007PAGE 19A-Z council contacts directoryPAGE 20Introducing your councilAlderman David Hilditch MLAMessage from the Chief ExecutiveI would like to reiterate the Mayor’s welcome to a revampedCompass magazine, the offi cial magazine of Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil. Carrickfergus Museum is organising a special exhibitionto commemorate the centenary of the birth of one of the Borough’scelebrated citizens, legendary poet, writer and broadcaster, LouisMacNeice. The exhibition will take place from September toDecember and will feature unique family photographs and artefactsalong with a community outreach arts programme of informative talksand workshops, helping to raise awareness of his important literarylegacy. Full details can be found on page 8. Council will shortly belaunching a pioneering new website featuring a comprehensive guideto all of our services and facilitating online purchase of chargeableservices as well as an exciting ‘e-club’. Full details can be foundon page 3. The best in local business was celebrated at the galaBusiness Awards in November with host, the BBC’s Noel Thompson,and details of all the winners can be found on page 5. Whether youare a Borough resident or a visitor, I sincerely hope that you enjoyreading this new edition of Compass and, as always, we welcomeyour feedback.Alan A C Cardwell, Town Clerk and Chief ExecutiveCOMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007Front cover picture highlighting the important changesto your waste collection - courtesy of Get it Sorted Ltd.Clarosilk is supported by strong credentials includingPEFC certifi cation in all substances up to 350gsm.

03New look websiteCarrickfergus Borough Council will shortlybe launching an exciting new website,providing a comprehensive guide to allof its services as well as promoting allof the Borough’s attractions.The site is a pioneering move away fromthe typical design of local governmentwebsites and is based on our strikingcorporate brand. The improved site willbe much easier to navigate with clearlydefined and colour-coded sections underthe headings of tourism, environment,marina, living, historical, what’s on,economy and civic. The site will containmuch more information on the Boroughand, not least its historical significance,offering residents the opportunity toconveniently purchase chargeableCouncil services on-line. In addition,users can register for the exciting new‘e-club’ facility to avail of regular updateson all of the Council’s latest news.The website address will remain the same(www.carrickfergus.org) and the new siteis expected to go live in the spring.Pages from thepioneering newCouncil websiteexpected togo live in theSpring.For further information, contactCarrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre,Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG.T 028 9335 8000 F 028 9336 6676E info@carrickfergus.orgwww.carrickfergus.orgA restoration to rememberA dedicated team of volunteers fromthe Somme Association, includingtwo of Carrickfergus Borough Council’sCleansing Department’s staff, visitedFrance last year on an importantrestoration mission. Employees, DavidAnthony and Rab Mogey, not onlyworked in Thiepval Wood and in thetrenches, but also helped to restore across erected beside the monumentto the French dead, in memory ofthe Irish soldiers who fell on FrenchSommeAssociationvolunteerspictured in theFrench villageof Guillemont.ground during the First World War. Therestoration work involved cleaning ofthe approaches, painting of the gatesand restoration of the stone, under theguidance of Carol Walker, Director ofthe Somme Association. The groupof volunteers are pictured to the right,together, in front of the Irish stone crosswith the emblem of a shamrock tocommemorate the 16th Irish Divisionat the village of Guillemont.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

04Policing inpartnershipWorking togetherin partnership willmake CarrickfergusBorough a saferplace to live for all.Carrickfergus District PolicingPartnership has been in existencesince 2003 and is one of twenty-sixlocal District Policing Partnershipsestablished in each council area ofNorthern Ireland. Its role is to monitorpolice performance and help guideoperational decision-making by activelyconsulting with the local communityon policing matters. As a partnershipbetween Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil and representatives of thelocal community, it consists of 8 electedCouncillors and 7 publicly appointedrepresentatives (IndependentMembers), who meet regularly atboth public and business meetings.The newly-elected Chair for theperiod 2006-07 is Councillor RoyBeggs MLA and the Vice-Chair isMrs Sharon Maxwell.Thursday 7 June 2007 in SilverstreamPrimary School, Greenisland, with lightrefreshments served. In addition,if anyone has an issue concerningpolicing that they wish to raise outsideof the series of public meetings, forexample, anti-social behaviour, criminaldamage, car crime or local policepatrols, members can be contacted todiscuss at any time and all commentsreceived are valued and treated in thestrictest of confi dence.The Partnership is also available to visitgroups in the Borough to explain itsremit, work and successes to date, andto learn fi rst hand, of those policingissues that directly affect you.The Partnership’s Manager, LisaAdair, can be contacted to give furtherdetails on the Partnership’s objectivesas well as providing details on thePartnership’s wider membership.For further information, contact:Carrickfergus District PolicingPartnership, Museum and Civic Centre,Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG.T 028 9335 8003E ladiar.policy@carrickfergus.orgwww.districtpolicing.com/carrickfergusThe Partnership’s members would liketo take this opportunity to encourageeveryone within the Borough to getmore involved and discuss localpolicing issues or areas of concernwith them.The next public meeting of thePartnership will take place at 4pm onCarrickfergusDPP ChairCouncillor RoyBeggs MLA(right) andVice-ChairMrs SharonMaxwell(far right).COMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

05Celebrating the bestin local businessMany of Carrickfergus’ businesseswere toasting their success on Friday3 November 2006 at the third annualCarrickfergus Business Awards. Thegala event, hosted by BBC Newslineanchorman, Noel Thompson,celebrated the winners in nine hotlycontested categories.Speaking at the event, Mayor AldermanDavid Hilditch MLA, commented:“It is wonderful to see the developmentof both the awards programme, andbusinesses in Carrickfergus. We areextremely grateful to all those sponsorswho joined us in promoting this event,and to the entrepreneurial spirit of allthe entrants. We really value the rolethat our local businesses have ingenerating wealth and employmentthroughout the Borough and aredelighted that we can formallyrecognise and thank them for theircontribution to the Borough throughthe awards.”Pictured beloware some of thelucky winnersscooping theirawards.And the winners are...Customer Services AwardEAST ANTRIM MOTOR FACTORSBest Business Premises AwardCARRICKFERGUS ENTERPRISEBest Eating Establishment / Public HouseCAFÉ VERONAEnvironment AwardBRIGHTER WHITEHEADBusiness Growth AwardMcCUE INTERIOR FITOUT SOLUTIONS & DCI LTDExcellence in Marketing and CommunicationsMcCUE INTERIOR FITOUT SOLUTIONSBest Community InitiativeCARRICKFERGUS COMMUNITY FORUMBest Small BusinessEAST ANTRIM MOTOR FACTORSExcellence in ManufacturingMcCUE INTERIOR FITOUT SOLUTIONSWWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

06Cohesion comesto CarrickfergusCarrickfergus Borough Council has launched a newCohesion Strategy for Carrickfergus which providesa blueprint for development.The town of Carrickfergus has changedsignifi cantly in the last 20 years. WhenCarrickfergus Borough Council createdthe Marina in 1985 and adopted theTown Plan in 1990, Carrickferguswas suffering from the effects of theclosures of Courtalds, ICI and Carrears.The working port and coal yardsprovided an unwelcoming entranceto the town and stood as a barrier towhat is now one of the main assetsin our coastline. The town centre,confi ned within the magnifi cent townwalls, was seen as being too small tosustain the population and was inneed of expansion.The Town Plan provided the Councilwith a framework to begin work torevitalise the town. It allowed for thedevelopment of the maritime area,promoting a mixed use development ofresidential, retail and leisure properties.This much needed expansion of thetown centre has been acknowledgedas a major success. The developmenthas resulted in over 600 new jobs forthe Borough and 364 residential unitswith over 500 new residents in thetown centre. The recent additions ofPaPa Browns, the Premier Travel Inn,Brewer’s Fayre and the Harbour PointRestaurant represent the confi denceof investors in Carrickfergus and thepotential for business in the area.The world class Marina and theMuseum and Civic Centre providea wonderful resource for theBorough’s population.In addition, Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil has recently refurbishedCarrickfergus Town Hall and its history,being transformed from the countycourt house and gaol to a moderncivic building, exemplifi es the Council’smotto - ‘the glory of old made new’.A plan has been commissioned toensure that the benefi ts of the civicdevelopments of the past 20 years arespread across the Borough. As such,the Carrickfergus Cohesion Strategywas born, enjoying the support of theDepartment for Social Developmentand both the Roads and PlanningServices, as well as the business,community and voluntary sectors.The strategy aims to:• Celebrate the unique quality andcharacter of Carrickfergus to ensurethat it is a successful, vibrant andconvenient town centre for all wholive, work and visit it.• Protect its historic character andappearance whilst accommodatingsensitive developments to enablethe sustained future of the centre.Artist’simpression ofhow the newimprovementscould look inCarrickfergus.COMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

07• Regenerate the Town Centre throughthe integration of all its parts, providinga quality public realm clearly indicatingthe uniqueness and importance ofthe centre.• Consolidate the retail core interms of function and facilities tomaximise the opportunities for cafes,restaurants and evening economyusers to complement the retail coreand to enliven the town centre duringday and night with new qualityresidential developments.Carrickfergus Borough Council looksforward to working with the localcommunity, traders, other businessesand relevant agencies to implementthe plan’s recommendations. A full copyof the plan is available on the Council’swebsite (www.carrickfergus.org) andall feedback on the plan is particularlywelcome.The Cohesion Strategy is alreadybeginning to be rolled out with almost£300,000 in funding secured from theDSD for an environmental improvementscheme of Carrickfergus Promenadeand work has just begun on the firstpart of this. The scheme will take placein sections and phase one will giveratepayers and visitors a sense of howthe overall regeneration scheme willappear when completed. High qualityand attractive Caithness stone, softplanting and complementary streetfurniture will all combine to produce anexciting finished project as part of theoverall regeneration of the town centre.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

08CarrickferguscelebratescentenaryThe centenary of one of Ireland’sgreatest literary talents is beingcelebrated by Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil. From September 2007,Carrickfergus Museum is organisinga special exhibition to commemoratethe centenary of the birth of LouisMacNeice, one of the most prolifi cpoets of the twentieth century.Born in Belfast in 1907, MacNeice’sfamily moved to Carrickfergus in 1908when his father, John, became therector at St Nicholas’ Church. It wasduring this time spent in Carrickfergusthat he began to pen his own poems.At the age of 10, MacNeice was sentto school in England and it was laterduring his time at Oxford, that he struckLouis MacNeicewhen heproduced hisradio playsfor the BBC.This pictureis courtesy ofthe BBC NICommunityArchive.up friendships with other illustriouscontemporaries includingW H Auden and Stephen Spender.“The little boats beneath the Normancastle, the pier shining with lumps ofcrystal salt... our lights looked overthe Lough to the lights of Bangor,under the peacock aura of a drowningmoon.” Excerpts from Carrickfergus,a poem which vividly recalls hischildhood in the town.MacNeice produced various collectionsof poems throughout his life and is alsowell known for his radio plays which heproduced for the BBC. He died in 1963in London after contracting pneumoniawhilst on a recording assignment forone of his radio plays and he is buriedin Carrowdore, County Down.MacNeice’s popularity continuestoday and his work has been of criticalinfl uence to many of our later NorthernIrish poets.The Louis MacNeice Exhibition istaking place from 3 September -14 December.Along with artefacts and uniquefamily photographs, a community artsoutreach programme of informativetalks and workshops will take place ina bid to raise awareness of hisimportant literary legacy.For further information, contactCarrickfergus Museum 028 9335 8049.Exhibitions at Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre2 APRIL – 31 MAY‘OUR PEOPLE, OUR TIMES’A history of Northern Ireland’scultural diversity. This touringexhibition from the NorthernIreland Museum’s Councilreveals the history of migrationto Northern Ireland fromearliest times to the present day,highlighting the multi-culturalsociety that we currently live in.11 JUNE – 31 AUGUST‘THE BEST OF BELLEEK POTTERYAND ANTIQUE APPLIQUÉ QUILTS’This exciting exhibition will bringtogether the best examples of thefamous Belleek Parianware Chinafrom the fine collection in theUlster Museum. It will be combinedwith a selection of appliqué quiltsfrom the Ulster Folk and TransportMuseum’s Historic Collection andwill be accompanied by a numberof themed workshops.3 SEPTEMBER - 14 DECEMBERCENTENARY CELEBRATIONS FORLOUIS MACNEICE, POET, WRITERAND BROADCASTER 1907 - 2007‘Under the peacock aura of a drowningmoon’ is the aptly titled exhibition, tocelebrate the centenary of the birthof Louis MacNeice, his literary careerand his Carrickfergus connections.The exhibition will feature uniquefamily photographs and artefacts. Acommunity arts outreach programmeof talks and workshops will take placeconcurrently to raise awareness of hisliterary legacy.COMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

Guide to community classes, clubs and coursesPlease pull this section out and keep for your own referenceVENUE DAY CLASS TIMEOAKFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTREMAIN HALLMonday -SundayEnergy Fitness SuitePLAYGROUP ROOMMonday Pilates 12noon - 1pmJollytots2pm - 6pmBand Practice7pm - 10pmTuesday Jollytots 2pm - 6pmYoga7pm - 9pmSunday Tae-Bo 1.15pm - 2.15pmCHILDMINDING ROOMMonday Drop In 9am - 2pmJollytots3pm - 5pmTuesday Drop In 9am - 2pmMonkeynastix3.50pm - 5.30pmNew BeginningsChurch7.30pm - 9.30pmWednesday Drop In9am - 2pmJollytots3pm - 5pmTae-Bo6.30pm - 7.30pmTrinity Church8pm - 10pmThursday Drop In 9am - 2pmJollytots3pm - 5pmYoga6.30pm - 8pmPro Kick8pm - 9pmFriday Drop In 9am - 2pmJollytots3pm - 5pmCarrickfergus ReformedPresbyterian Church 6.30pm - 9.30pmSaturday Drama Group 10am - 1pmSunday Trinity Worship 10.15am - 1.15pmSt Nicholas’ Sunday School 2pm - 4pmTrinity Worship6pm - 9pmCOMPUTER ROOMMonday E.A.I.F.H.E. 9.30am -1.30pmY.M.C.A.3.15pm - 4.15pmTuesday E.A.I.F.H.E. 9.30am - 1.30pmHawthorns11.30am - 2.30pmE.A.I.F.H.E.7pm - 9pmWednesday Hawthorns10.45am - 11.45amW.E.A.4pm - 6.30pmE.A.I.F.H.E.7pm - 9pmARTS & CRAFTS ROOMMonday Art 7pm - 9pmTuesday Crafts 10am -12noonTextiles7pm - 9pmWednesday Art Class10am -12noonOil Painting7pm - 10pmThursday Homefirst Crafts 10.30am - 12.30pmOil Painting7pm - 10pmFriday Crafts 10am-12noonEDUCATION ROOMMonday Crochet 2pm - 4pmJollytots4pm - 5pmPatchwork7pm - 9pmTuesday Jollytots 3pm - 5pmWorship7.30pm - 9.30pmWednesday Images6.15pm - 8.45pmThursday Golden Girls 2pm - 4pmStep7pm - 9pmSunday Worship 10.30am -12.30pmWorship6pm - 7pmVENUE DAY CLASS TIMEWOODBURN COMMUNITY CENTREMAIN HALLMonday Playgroup 8.30am - 12.15pmRoyal Tara6.30pm - 8.30pmChum Sut8.45pm - 9.45pmTuesday Drop In 8.30am - 11.30amPlaygroup11.30am - 2.45pmSlimming Club5pm - 9pmWednesday Playgroup8.30am - 12.45pmAerobics6.45pm - 7.45pmCircuits8pm - 9pmThursday Drop In 9am - 11.30amPlaygroup11.30am - 2.45pmChum Sut7.20pm - 9pmFriday Playgroup 8.30am - 12.45pmDance Academy 4pm - 6pmSunday Metro Church 2.45pm - 4pmSMALL ROOMTuesday Woodburn Anglers 7.45pm - 9.30pmWednesday AA8pm - 10.30pmThursday Band Practice 7pm - 10pmFriday AA 8pm -10.30pmSunday AA 8pm - 10.30pmGREENISLAND SOCIAL CENTREMonday Playgroup 8.45am - 3pmJu-Jitsu5.45pm - 9pmTuesday Playgroup 8.45am - 12.45pmUnislim5.45pm - 7.15pmAerobics7.30pm - 8.30pmWednesday Playgroup9am - 12.45pmKnockagh Dance 6pm - 9pmThursday Playgroup 8.45am - 12.45pmFriday Playgroup 8.45am - 12.45pmSaturday Knockagh Dance 10am - 3pmSunday Baptist Church 9.30am - 1.30pmTop Star Kickboxing 1.45pm - 3.30pmCASTLEVIEW COMMUNITY CENTREMonday After Schools Club 7.30am - 6pmJo Jingles9.15am -11.30amBentra Dance2pm - 4pmBentra Dance7pm - 9pmTuesday After Schools Club 7.30am - 6pmYoga8pm - 9.30pmWednesday After Schools Club 7.30am - 6pmTae-Bo7pm - 8pmThursday After Schools Club 7.30am - 6pmArmy Cadets7pm - 9pmFriday After Schools Club 7.30am - 6pmSunday Metro Sunday School 2.45pm - 4.15pmULIDIA INTEGRATED COLLEGEThursday Netball 8pm - 9.30pmFriday Basketball 7pm - 9pmErrors & Omissions Excluded

10A fitter future for allA multi million pound refurbishmentprogramme is planned for CarrickfergusLeisure Centre, reflecting CarrickfergusBorough Council’s commitment toimproving the quality of life for all itscitizens and providing the best in stateof the art leisure facilities.The modernisation of CarrickfergusLeisure Centre will create an excitingnew leisure facility as a lasting legacyto the Borough’s ratepayers. As partof the continuous regeneration of thetown, we are committed to developinga top class leisure service. Personalwellbeing is a topical and importantissue nowadays and your new leisurecomplex will represent the best inmodern health, fitness and relaxationprovision. The extensive upgrading ofthe centre will provide state of the artfacilities for residents and visitors tothe Borough who will benefit from arange of modern amenities such as anew health and fitness suite, children’srecreational areas and improvedaccessibility for all.have been subject to a period of publicconsultation, were approved by Counciland work is expected to start on site inthe second quarter of this year.The centre at Prince William Waywhich was opened in 1979 hasserved the Borough well but is nowin need of essential refurbishment if itis to measure up to increasing publicexpectations and comply with newdisability access.The extensive building work requiredto turn the current leisure centre intoa multi disciplinary, wellbeing centrenecessitates the temporary closure ofthe facility and with that the need torelocate our leisure offering. Varioussurveys have been carried out andArtist’simpression ofhow the newrefurbishmentwill look atCarrickfergusLeisure Centre.as a consequence our consultantsadvise that we can no longer put off themajor work necessary to ensure thatthe centre can continue to serve theBorough for the next thirty years.The work to the Leisure Centre will, ofnecessity, be extensive. Unfortunatelythe guidance from our professionaladvisers is that, from a technical andhealth and safety perspective, it willbe impractical to keep the buildingopen. Even if we ignore the healthand safety reasons, there will beprolonged periods when, as theyare being replaced, the heating, airtreatment and pool cleansing systemswill be inoperative. It is likely that thebuilding will be closed for between18 and 20 months.World class, top quality, a moderndesign fit for the next generation andaccess for all were key criteria in ourspecification brief to our architects andprofessional team. The plans, whichCOMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

11When completed, the Carrickfergusleisure offering will be in line withother quality facilities in the Boroughincluding the multi-award winningMarina and Maritime Area, Museumand Civic Centre and the recentlyrefurbished Town Hall complex. TheCouncil considers this developmentwill help achieve its published corepurpose - “to experience the joy ofinnovation, provide an environmentfor people to flourish and developCarrickfergus for the benefit of all”.In order to ensure continuity ofservice to its loyal customers, we willwork hard to relocate all dry activities,including clubs, groups and classesto other community and civic venuesthroughout the Borough. Whilst it isrecognized that a change of locationPlans showingthe proposednew layout ofthe three levelsat CarrickfergusLeisure Centre.leads to disruption, we arefortunate in having many excellentmulti-purpose venues. Obviouslythere is no alternative swimmingvenue within the Borough, however,we have been advising customersof the availability of swimming at otherEast Antrim locations.This is a major public project andis subject to complex and intricateprocesses. However, the centre willnot close before May 2007 and it isanticipated that the new complex willopen in January 2009.In order to minimize inconvenienceand to provide the best customerexperience, we undertake to ensurethe highest levels of service duringthe transition period.We look forward to serving youduring the change-over and envisagewelcoming you into the newlyrefurbished centre in two years time.The extensive upgradingof the centre will providestate of the art facilitiesfor residents and visitorsto the Borough who willbenefit from a range ofmodern amenities suchas a new health andfitness suite, children’srecreational areas andimproved accessibilityfor all.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

Guide to community classes, clubs and coursesPlease pull this section out and keep for your own referenceVENUE DAY CLASS TIMETOWN HALL AND CIVIC CENTREJUBILEE HALL - TOWN HALLMonday Ladies Morning Club 9.30am - 11.30amCheetahs4pm - 5pmBums, Legs & Tums 6.30pm - 7.30pmTuesday Tae-Bo 7.30pm - 8.30pmWednesday Ladies Morning Club 9.30am -11.30am50+ Class 1.45pm - 2.30pmKindergym, Gym Club& Sports Acro3pm - 6.30pmJu Jitsu Club6.30pm -10.30pmThursday 50+ Class 10.15am - 11.15amKindergym & Gym Club 3pm - 6pmN.I.K.W.6.20pm - 8pmFriday Ladies Morning Club 9.30am -11.30amMonthly Tea Dance (everysecond Friday of the month) 2pm - 4pmPersonal Training 6.20pm - 7.10pmSaturday Gymnastics 9am - 1pmSunday Juku Ryu Ju Jitsu 10am - 12.30pmTae-Bo1.15pm - 2.15pmDOBBS ROOM - TOWN HALLTuesday Tai Chi 6.45pm - 7.45pmVENUE DAY CLASS TIMESUNNYLANDS COMMUNITY CENTREMAIN HALLROOM 1Monday Playgroup 8am -12noonKids Come 1st 2pm - 6pmBadminton8pmTuesday Playgroup 8am - 1.30pmKids Come 1st 2pm - 6pmSpecial Olympics 7pm - 9pmWednesday Playgroup8am - 1.30pmKids Come 1st 2pm - 6pmRoyal Tara7pm - 10pmThursday Playgroup 8am - 1.30pmKids Come 1st 2pm - 6pmTop Star Kickboxing 7pm - 10pmFriday Playgroup 8am - 1.30pmKids Come 1st 2pm - 6pmBadminton7pm - 9pmSaturday Royal Tara 10am - 2pmSunday New Beginning Church 10.30am - 1.30pmNew Beginning Church 6pm - 8.30pmMonday - Norsun 8am - 3pmFridayCIVIC MALL - MUSEUM & CIVIC CENTRETuesday St John’s Cadets 6.30pm - 9.30pmWednesday Spice of Life Tea Dance 8pm - 10.30pmFriday Trampolining 5pm - 10pmROOM 2Monday New Beginning Church 2.30pm - 5pmWednesday Drop In10am - 2pmNorsun6.30pm - 8.30pmEDUCATION ROOM - MUSEUM & CIVIC CENTREMonday Kidzone 2pm - 6pmUnislim6.30pm - 8pmTuesday Kidzone 2pm - 6pmSt John’s Cadets 6.30pm - 9pmWednesday Kidzone2pm - 6pmSpice of LifeTea Dance8pm - 10.30pmThursday Kidzone 2pm - 6pmFriday Kidzone 2pm - 6pmROOM 3ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONMonday Playgroup 12.30pm - 1.30pmTuesday Norsun - MusicalEngagement Programme 7pm - 9pmWednesday Drop In10am - 2pmThursday Bible Club 6.30pm - 7.30pm5 a-side football will berelocated to outdoorfloodlit hard courts adjacentto Carrickfergus Leisure CentreSquash is available atWhitehead RecreationGrounds PavilionMonday Badminton will be availableevenings at SunnylandsMonday - Child care available at 9am - 1pmFriday Oakfield for customersTuesday Chest, Heart and Stroke 10am - 12.30pmAssocation, St Colmans weeklyHall EdenTuesday Camera Club, Town Hall, 8pm - 10.30pmCommittee Room 2 fortnightlySaturday Bentra School of Dance - 9.30am - 12noonSea Cadets Training Centre weeklyErrors & Omissions ExcludedFor further information on classes, clubs and courses, please contactOakfield Community Development Centre, telephone 028 9336 4747.

13Finding your wayCarrickfergusBorough Council hasrecently announceda major investmentin a new signageproject to assistboth visitors andresidents aliketo find their wayaround the historicBorough more easily.Some examplesof the strikingsignage to helpenable peopleto find theirway aroundthe Boroughmore easily.Imagine the frustration of a visitor andeven a local new to the area unable tonavigate the sites of historic importanceacross the Borough. It is likely toencourage feelings of disorientation,create a negative impression and evenencourage them not to return. As thecustodian of the space, CarrickfergusBorough Council’s new signage projectaims to increase the ease at whichvisitors and locals can navigate theBorough as a whole and help enhancethe sense of civic pride by locals in ourshared space.In order to help celebrate and promotethe unique visitor offering that theBorough affords, the new wayfindingsignage project will soon be rolled out.The signage will be interlinked and will,at the same time, help direct visitorsand locals around the various buildingsand sites of historical significanceacross Carrickfergus, Greenislandand Whitehead.Signs will be located at all key strategicpoints including Carrickfergus Museumand Civic Centre, CarrickfergusHarbour, North Gate and CarrickfergusTown Walls, Knockagh Monument inGreenisland, Whitehead Lighthouseand Blackhead Path. The location ofeach of the signs has been carefullyselected in order to link the sites and tofacilitate ease of movement betweenthem, ultimately increasing the usageand the numbers of visits to ourhistoric, flagship sites.It is hoped that this will ensure thatvisitors will have a positive, enjoyableexperience of Carrickfergus Borough,encouraging the likelihood of a returnvisit in the future.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

14Carrickfergusgoes smoke freeCarrickfergus BoroughCouncil is helping theBorough’s businesses toget ready for the newsmoke free legislation.By now, everyone should be aware ofthe new smoke free legislation cominginto force on Monday 30 April 2007.From this date, it will be against the lawto smoke in enclosed and substantiallyenclosed spaces. The introduction ofthis law will protect workers and thepublic from the serious health effectsof second hand smoke.Carrickfergus Borough Council’sEnvironmental Services Departmenthas been working hard to ensure thatall local businesses potentially affectedby the new laws fully understand howthe new legislation will impact uponbusinesses and residents alike.The new law will affect mostbusinesses in the Borough, coveringalmost all enclosed and substantiallyenclosed workplaces includingfactories, offi ces, bars, restaurants,cafes, hotels, theatres, bingo halls,church halls, leisure centres, shoppingcentres, schools, hospitals, and allclubs. It also covers vehicles includinglorries, vans, taxis and public transport.Carrickfergus Borough Council’sEnvironmental Services Departmentis responsible for enforcing thenew legislation.What constitutes breaking the law?• As a member of the public,if you smoke in an enclosed orsubstantially enclosed space.• As a business, if you permitsomeone to smoke in an enclosedor substantially enclosed spaceor in a smoke-free vehicle whichyou own.• As a business, if you fail to displaythe appropriate no-smokingsignage in an enclosed orsubstantially enclosed spaceor in a smoke-free vehicle.Some membersof staff fromCarrickfergusBoroughCouncil’sEnvironmentalServicesDepartmentwho have beenhelping localbusinessesprepare for theintroductionof the newlegislation.Carrickfergus Borough Council’sauthorised offi cers will have the powersto enforce the new law by prosecutingand issuing fi xed penalty notices wherethe law has been clearly broken andto enter certain premises in order tomonitor compliance with the law.Businesses throughout theBorough will shortly be receivingdetailed guidance and a sampleof the no-smoking signs which arerequired to be displayed under thelegislation. However, if you would likesome more information on how thenew legislation will impact you andyour business, contact CarrickfergusBorough Council’s EnvironmentalHealth Department on 028 9335 8071.Information is also available atwww.spacetobreathe.org.ukCOMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

15Changes to yourwaste collectionFrom 2 April 2007, CarrickfergusBorough Council will be changingthe way it operates the collection ofwaste within the Borough.The Council has been set targets torecycle more waste over the next fewyears and to move towards greatersustainable waste disposal. The costof sending waste to landfi ll sites hasincreased and the space available atlandfi ll is fast reducing. It is hoped thatthese measures will help to increaseour recycling targets and show amarked reduction in the amount ofwaste being sent to landfi ll. In this waywe will achieve the recycling targets laiddown by law. Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil can be heavily fi ned for notreducing the amount of waste currentlynot recycled in the Borough. Ultimately,this will result in increased rates for theBorough’s residents.What is the schemeand how will it work?All residents of the Borough will havea grey bin and a brown bin. Thesewill be collected on alternate weeks.The grey bin is for residual waste(i.e. waste that cannot be placed inFor further information on the changes orto request a brown bin, please do nothesitate to contact Waste Management bytelephoning 028 9335 9933 or by emailingwastemanagement@carrickfergus.org.Bryson Recycling will be happy to ensurethat you have both a black kerbie box anda red kerbie box. If you require any furtherinformation from Bryson Recycling, pleasedo not hesitate to telephone 028 9084 8494or email info@brysonrecycling.co.uk.either of the kerbie boxes) and thebrown bin is for garden waste. Only onebin will be emptied at each household.Each household will be issued witha second (red) kerbie box. Bothboxes will be emptied on a weeklybasis and the contents should beseparated as follows:Black Kerbie Box - Paper, PlasticBottles, Cans, Aluminium Foil.Red Kerbie Box - Glass Bottlesand Jars, Textiles, Card/Cardboard,Old Hand Tools.Each household will receive literatureand calendars and Bryson Recyclingwill be calling door to door to assist withthe change in collection.Carrickfergus Borough Council wouldlike to congratulate all ratepayers fortheir commitment to recycling andfor assisting in meeting the strictguidelines. We would reiterate thatwe are entirely reliant on all residents’help and co-operation to make thesuccessful transition in this newrecycling venture.Black Kerbie BoxWeekly CollectionRed Kerbie BoxWeekly CollectionBrown BinBi-Weekly CollectionGrey BinBi-Weekly Collection• Clean aluminium foil, e.g. milkbottle tops, foil trays, etc.(tie in a separate bag)• Rinsed food and drinks cans,aerosol cans and biscuit /sweet tins• Any plastic bottle, rinsedand squashed• Newspapers, magazines,junkmail, catalogues,brochures and offi ce paper• Rinsed glass bottles and jars• Clothes, shoes (in pairs)and bedding material(tie in a separate bag)• Flattened card / cardboard• Old hand tools (saws,hammers, chisels and pliers)• Dead fl owers• Garden prunings• Grass• Hedge cuttings• House plants• Leaves• Plants and shrubs• Twigs and branches• WeedsAll material not included in theabove list to be put into this bin.Excluding:• Electrical goods• Soil• Rubble• Tiles• PaintWWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

16Carrickfergus is blooming lovelyEntry Form (Please Complete in Capitals)Competition Category Number(s) - Tick appropriate box1234Your DetailsNameAddressPostcodeTelephone NumberAge (if applicable)910Virtual Flower Show:Title of PhotoProperty Nominated (If different from the address above)NameAddressPostcode5678All entries must be received by 22 July except categories4, 5, 6 and 7 which must be received by 1 September 2007.Visit www.carrickfergus.org for further information andadvice on growing fl owers and shrubs in your garden.For a full list of the rules contact Carrickfergus Museum andCivic Centre. Rules are subject to change without notice.Carrickfergus in Bloom returns for2007. This is your opportunity to makeyour Borough bloom once more andto win part of the £1,200 prize fund!Almost 3,000 residents took part in thecompetition in 2006 which is growingin popularity every year. Applicationsare welcome from all residents of theBorough and entry is free of charge.All entries must be received by 22 Julyexcept 4, 5, 6, and 7 which must bereceived by 1 September 2007.Categories include:For All Gardening Enthusiasts1 Best Kept Front Garden2 Best Kept Container Garden3 Best Kept CommunityPlanting Scheme4 Art Competition for AdultsFor Young Gardening Enthusiasts(15 and Under)5 Tallest Sunfl ower Competition6 Painting Competition7 Poetry CompetitionFor Local Businesses8 Best Kept Shopor Commercial Premises9 Best Kept Pub, Hotel or Guest House10 Best Floral Display by Shopkeepersin a Street or CentreAre you a virtual gardener? If so thenthis competition is for you. Virtualgardeners are requested to submita favourite photograph that fi ts oneof the six categories below before21 August 2007:• My Garden• My Favourite Outdoor Plant• My Favourite Indoor Plant• My Favourite Landscape orGarden Setting• Flowers in their natural, wild setting• Flowers with pets or other animalsTo submit a photo, use either the onlineform at www.carrickfergus.org.uk oremail inbloom@carrickfergus.org.ukAlternatively, complete the entry formopposite. Judging is by popular votefrom members of the public. Votes willbe cast electronically via the websitefrom 23 August to 20 September2007. Competition rules apply for allcategories. Rules are subject to changewithout notice. For further informationcontact Carrickfergus in Bloom,Museum and Civic Centre, AntrimStreet, Carrickfergus tel 028 9335 8039or email inbloom@carrickfergus.org.ukSaddle up for bike week!Bike Week (16 - 24 June 2007) is the UK’s annual ‘celebration of cycling’ and it’s comingto Carrickfergus! Bike Week aims to get ‘more people cycling more often’. Events in theBorough will include a free ‘Bike MoT’, a Town Centre Race and a Safe Cycle Challenge.Carrickfergus is a cyclists’ paradise, with something for all from the novice pedal pusherto the experienced cyclist. Throughout the week, employers across the Borough willbe encouraging staff to swap their cars for bikes. The Bike2Work promotion provides agreat opportunity for employers to encourage more staff to cycle to work. For furtherinformation, contact Carrickfergus in Bloom, Museum and Civic Centre, Antrim Street,Carrickfergus telephone 028 9335 8039 or email inbloom@carrickfergus.org.ukCOMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

17Whitehead set forblooming challengeWhitehead will again represent Northern Ireland in the Coastal Resort categoryof Britain in Bloom this summer. Stephen Daye, Parks & Countryside Officerand Carrickfergus in Bloom Co-ordinator said: “We met with local communityrepresentatives in December to plan our strategy for success and are confidentthat Whitehead will look like a winner this summer. I would encourage all Whiteheadresidents to help us by planting hanging baskets, keeping their gardens tidy and toview their garden as an extension of the Borough’s greenspace. Our green fingersare crossed for the town that after two years of silver success we can finally achievea gold award that the town deserves.” For further information telephone028 9335 8039 or email inbloom@carrickfergus.orgGive feedback to winCarrickfergus Borough Council strivesto continously improve its services toresidents of the Borough.We do hope that you have enjoyed reading this latestedition of Compass and would welcome any suggestionsas to how it might be improved or for any articles/topicsthat you would like to see included in future editions.Complete the form below and return to theArts and Events Officer, Carrickfergus Borough Council,Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus,BT38 7DG or email lyndam@carrickfergus.org on or before19 October 2007 for your chance to win a £25 gift to spendin the Museum Shop.What did you think of this edition of Compass?Grants for going greenThe Borough’s residents have theopportunity to apply for grants forthe installation of renewable energysystems. Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil and DETI have combinedforces to advise the Borough’sresidents of the opportunity to applyfor grant assistance for the installationof renewable energy systems.With seemingly ever-increasing fuelbills, there has never been a better timeto consider installing renewable energysystems in your home. From solarpanels to wind turbines, ground sourceheat pumps to wood-fuelled boilers,renewable energy is a clean, reliableand efficient way to heat, light andpower your home.Under the Household Programmescheme, launched in 2006 by theSecretary of State, Peter Hain MP,homeowners can apply for fundingPictured above are Mayor AldermanDavid Hilditch MLA, Jennifer Gibb(DETI Energy Division) and Andy McCrea(Action Renewables).for grants of up to 50% of the totalcosts of the installation of suchsystems. An investment of £8 millionhas been made by DETI in the schemewhich can offer grants of up to£15,000.For further information on thescheme, telephone 0800 023 4077or go to www.energy.detini.gov.uk/householdprogramme.Are there any topics that you would like to seeincluded in future editions?NameAddressTelephoneEntries received on or before 19 October 2007 will beentered into a prize draw to win a £25 gift voucher tospend in the Museum Shop.WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

18Event highlights for Spring/Summer 2007Carrickfergus Borough Councilis compiling an exciting list ofevents and exhibitions for thecoming year! Many more eventsare planned but here are somehighlights not to be missed!9 AprilTrix ‘n’ Chix Easter ShowA special Easter-themedafternoon of entertainment forall of the family including thepopular Trix ‘n’ Chix show.Venue - CarrickfergusMuseum and Civic Centre1pm - 4pmAdmission Free30 April - 12 MayCarrickfergus Music FestivalThis popular annual music,speech and drama festivalreturns for 2007. Sponsored byCarrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Carrickfergus Town Hall4 - 6 MayGuinness Carrick SevensInternational Rugby TournamentPlanning and preparations are wellunderway for the popular GuinnessCarrick Sevens Rugby Tournament2007. It promises to bigger andbetter than ever before offeringa fantastic weekend of rugbyboth on and off the pitch - greatpeople, great craic and on-siteentertainment all weekend! Don’tmiss this, the fastest-growing rugbysevens tournament in Ireland.Venue - CarrickfergusRugby Club7 MayAnnual CarrickfergusMay Day FairThe annual Carrickfergus MayDay Fair returns for 2007 featuringfalconry, inflatables, Punch andJudy, walkabouts, mobile farm,pony rides and much more.Venue - Castle Green and QuayLane, Carrickfergus12 noon - 4pmAdmission Free8 - 10 JuneAnnual PageantThis colourful annual pageantexplores Carrickfergus’ uniquecultural history featuring historicalre-enactment, family and musicalentertainment, falconry, funfair,exhibitions and continental market.Venue - Carrickfergus Harbour,Town Centre and Castle Green13 - 17 JuneTogether In Time‘The Session 2007’A series of concerts, sessions,historical talks and workshopsfocusing on performers fromScotland and Northern Ireland.Organised by the East AntrimTraditional Music School andsponsored by CarrickfergusBorough Council.Venue - Various23 JuneVeteran’s DayA special event to commemoratethe inaugural, national Veteran’sDay in 2007. Organised jointly byCarrickfergus Borough Council andthe British Legion. Full details to beannounced shortly.Venue - Various23 - 24 JuneCarrickfergus Classic RegattaA unique gathering of traditionalcraft from Scotland, west coastEngland, Isle of Man, Wales andIreland, to partake in friendlycompetition, a parade of sailto show off their boats to thegeneral public and enjoy the onshorefacilities in Carrickfergus.Organised by the Old GaffersAssociation and CarrickfergusSailing Club and sponsored byCarrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Carrickfergus Harbour13 July‘As You Like It’ OutdoorTheatre PerformanceWatch with friends and family asthis delightful tale unfolds, full ofromance, songs, comedy and thewrestling match of the century!Beautiful costumes, an originalmusical score and enchanting versecombine to make this one of themost memorable nights of the year.Venue - Shaftesbury Park,CarrickfergusPerformance 7.30pm(Gates open from 6.30pm)Admission FreeEntry is on a strictly first-come, firstservedbasis, so comeearly to avoid disappointment.As this is an outdoor event,please dress appropriatelyfor the weather conditions.17 - 21 JulyCarrickfergus InternationalLadies Football TournamentThe Carrickfergus InternationalLadies Football Tournament returnsfor its fifth successive year in 2007!This five day international festivalfeatures a number of differentcompetitions which all combineto make this the only festival of itskind in Northern Ireland includingthe Elite Ladies, the Under 12’s andUnder 14’s Girls and the return ofthe ever-popular Coaching Clinic.Venue - Carrick RangersFootball Club18 August50th Annual Flower ShowSpecial 50th anniversary flowershow including sections forflowers, fruit, vegetables, floral art,home industries and handicraft.Organised by CarrickfergusGarden Society and sponsored byCarrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Carrickfergus Town Hall26 AugustSummer Arts & Crafts FairA special summer arts and craftsfair organised by CarrickfergusSailing Club and sponsored byCarrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Carrickfergus Sailing Club27 AugustTeddy Bears’ PicnicThe annual and very popularBank Holiday Monday Teddy Bears’Picnic returns for 2007 with lots ofunusual bear-related entertainmentfor the whole family.Venue - Legg Park, Carrickfergus12 noon - 4pm8 - 9 SeptemberAnnual Model Railway ExhibitionThe annual Model RailwayExhibition returns bigger and betterfor 2007! Organised by the UlsterModel Railway Club and sponsoredby Carrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Carrickfergus Museumand Civic Centre22 September100th Ploughing MatchA ploughing competition forworld style, vintage, reversibleand horse classes to celebrate the100th anniversary match of one ofthe oldest agricultural ploughingsocieties in Ireland. Organisedby Kilroot Agricultural PloughingSociety and sponsored byCarrickfergus Borough Council.Venue - Castle Dobbs Estate,CarrickfergusA full list of events will soonbe available from all Councilfacilities including the TouristInformation Centre by telephoning028 9335 8049. Alternatively,keep up-to-date by loggingonto the Council’s website atwww.carrickfergus.orgAll details above correct at timeof press. Carrickfergus BoroughCouncil reserves the right to alterwithout prior notice.COMPASS / SPRING-SUMMER 2007

19A-Z council contacts directoryAAccess to Countryside 028 9335 8053Air Pollution 028 9335 8071Alcohol Free Zones 028 9335 8071Amusement Permits 028 9335 8071Arts Development 028 9335 8053BBusiness Improvement 028 9335 8003Bins Collection (Wheeled) 028 9335 1192Births, Deaths & Marriages 028 9335 8047Building Services 028 9335 8061Booking Bowling Green 028 9335 1711Booking Sports Pitches 028 9335 1711Bye-Laws 028 9335 8053CCemeteries Maintenance 028 9335 1192Civic Events 028 9335 8012Collection of BulkyHousehold Waste 028 9335 1192CommunityCentre Bookings 028 9336 4747Community Relations 028 9335 8053Community Safety 028 9335 8053Community Services 028 9335 8053Consumer Safety 028 9335 8071Council Members 028 9335 8014Council &Committee Services 028 9335 8014Customer Services,General 028 9335 8000DDangerous Structures 028 9335 8061District Policing Partnership 028 9335 8053Dog Fouling 028 9335 8071Dog Licensing 028 9335 8000Dogs/Lost/Found/Dangerous 028 9335 8071Dog Warden 028 9335 8071EEconomic Development 028 9335 8053Election Services 028 9335 8002Entertainment Licences 028 9335 8069Environmental Health 028 9335 8071Equality Scheme 028 9335 8003Events 028 9336 6666FFinance 028 9335 8011Food Safety(food complaints, premises) 028 9335 8071GGolf Course (Bentra) 028 9337 8996Grave Purchase 028 9335 8024HHealth & Safety 028 9335 8071Human Resources 028 9335 8012IIllegal Dumping 028 9335 8071Information Technology 028 9335 8019LLegal Services 028 9335 8002Leisure Development 028 9335 8053Litter Removal 028 9335 1192Lottery Registration/Renewal 028 9335 8071MMaritime Area Development 028 9336 6666Marketing & Public Relations 028 9336 6666Marriages 028 9335 8047Mayor’s Office 028 9335 8002Museums & Heritage 028 9335 8053NNoise Nuisance 028 9335 8071PParks Management 028 9335 1192Pest Control 028 9335 8071Petroleum Licences 028 9335 8069Planning Schedules 028 9335 8014Playground Maintenance 028 9335 1192Playing Fields Bookings 028 9335 1711Policy 028 9335 8003Property Certificates 028 9335 8066Public Toilets 028 9335 1192RRecycling 028 9335 1192Refuse Collection 028 9335 1192Registrar’s Office 028 9335 8047SSports Development 028 9335 8053Street Cleansing 028 9335 1192Street Naming 028 9335 8062TTennis Court Bookings 028 9335 1711Tourism Development 028 9335 8053Town Centre Management 028 9335 8053Tourist Information 028 9335 8049Town Twinning 028 9335 8012UUnauthorised Building Works 028 9335 8062WWaste Collection (Bulky, 028 9335 1192Commercial, Wheeled Bins)COUNCIL FACILITIES/VENUESAndrew Jackson Centre 028 9335 8053Bentra Golf Club 028 9337 8996Bowling Green 028 9335 1513Castleview Pavilion 028 9335 3325Childrens’ Play Areas 028 9335 1192Dog Pound 028 9335 1639Harbour 028 9336 6666Greenisland Social Centre 028 9086 0851Leisure Centre 028 9335 1711Marina & Waterfront 028 9336 6666Museum & Civic Centre 028 9335 8000Oakfield CommunityDevelopment Centre 028 9336 4747SunnylandsCommunity Centre 028 9335 0900Town Hall 028 9335 8000Whitehead Boat Park 028 9336 6666WoodburnCommunity Centre 028 9336 9280SERVICES WHICH ARE NOT THECOUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITYCarrickfergus Castle(Environmentand Heritage Service) 028 9335 1273Crimestoppers (PSNI) 0800 555 111Education and Libraries 028 2565 3333Electoral Office 028 9034 2263Electricity (NIE) 028 9066 1100Emergency Pollution (DOE) 0800 807 060Flame Gasworks Museum 028 9336 9575Flooding (24 Hour)(Roads Service) 0845 7440 088Flooding - RiversAgency (DARD) 028 9260 6100Land Registry 028 9025 1555NI Housing ExecutiveCarrickfergus Office 028 9335 1115Grants Office, Ballyclare 028 9335 2849Ordnance Survey 028 9025 5755Planning (DOE) 028 2565 3333PSNI (Exchange) 028 9065 0222Rates 028 9025 2525Roads (DOE) 028 9025 3000Septic Tanks 028 9025 4863Street Lighting(Fault Reporting) (DRD) 028 9025 3051Water Pollution (DOE) 0800 807 060Water Services (DRD) 028 9024 4711WWW.CARRICKFERGUS.ORG

Introducing your councilKNOCKAGH MONUMENTKILROOTCARRICK CASTLEAldermanMay M BeattieT 028 9336 6188M 07939 634 348(Democratic Unionist Party)AldermanBilly AsheT 028 9336 9753M 07773 095 133E billyashe@btinternet.com(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorDarin Ferguson(Deputy Mayor)M 07980 017 615M 07939 634 370E darinf@carrickfergus.org(Ulster Unionist Party)CouncillorRoy Beggs MLAT 028 9336 2995M 07801 067 929E roy.beggs@btopenworld.com(Ulster Unionist Party)CouncillorJim BrownT 028 9336 1510M 07939 634 369E seejbrown@hotmail.comCouncillorBilly S HamiltonM 07718 762 892(Independent)CouncillorMark S CosgroveM 07740 063 726E msc@redhead-int.com(Ulster Unionist Party)CouncillorStewart C DicksonT 028 9086 8330M 07785 598 452E scdickson@aol.com(Alliance Party)CouncillorTerence ClementsT 028 9336 2997M 07841 103 024(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorIsobel DayT 028 9337 2604M 07841 103 022E isobeld@carrickfergus.org(Alliance Party)AldermanDavid Hilditch MLA (Mayor)T 028 9332 9980F 028 9332 9979M 07713 103 746E davidhilditch@btconnect.com(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorPatricia McKinneyT 028 9335 9023M 07792 647 976(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorJim McClurgT 028 9086 0166M 07939 634 364E mcclurgjames@hotmail.com(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorEric FergusonT 028 9337 3338M 07939 634 356E ericf@carrickfergus.org(Ulster Unionist Party)CouncillorSean Neeson MLAT 028 9336 4105F 028 9336 6133Office 028 9335 0286E charlesehilditch@hotmail.com(Alliance Party)CouncillorLouise MarsdenM 07790 360 501E louise16marsden@yahoo.com(Democratic Unionist Party)CouncillorLynn McClurgT 028 9086 0166M 07841 103 021E lynnmcclurg@hotmail.com(Democratic Unionist Party)J.0718Carrickfergus Museum & Civic CentreAntrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DGT 028 9335 8000F 028 9336 6676E info@carrickfergus.orgwww.carrickfergus.org