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November 2014 to January 2015 (PDF - 11MB)
November 2014 - January 2015 Celebrated citizen Carl Frampton p21 Win a Lidl £250 voucher p15 www.belfastcity.gov.uk/citymatters Services Council venues and buildings A-Z of council services a Abandoned Vehicles Asbestos 0800 032 8100 0800 032 8100 g Good Relations Graffiti Removal b Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership 9027 0556 Belfast Waterfront Administration and enquiries9033 4400 Box Office and bookings 9033 4455 Bin and container sales 0800 032 8100 Births - Registration 9027 0274 Blue bin enquiries 0800 032 8100 Building Control General enquiries 9027 0650 Technical helpline 9027 0432 Bulky household waste and special collections 9027 0230 h Health and Environmental Services Emergency (after hours) 07850 499622 Home Safety 9091 8715 i Industrial Estates 9027 0510 j Jobline www.belfastcity.gov.uk/jobs 9027 0481 n Night-time Noise Hotline 9037 3006 p Parks 9032 0202 Pest Control 9027 0431 Pollution Control 9027 0428 Port Health 9035 1199 Postal Numbering 9027 0650 Public Toilets 0800 032 8100 Public Health and Housing 9027 0428 r Recycling Centres 0800 032 8100 Recycling Helpline 0800 032 8100 Refuse Collection Customer Contact Centre 9027 0230 Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships 9027 0274 Roselawn Bus Service 9027 0296 Roselawn Cemetery 9044 8288 c d e f Cemeteries Office Mon-Thur 8.30am-5.00pm (Fri 4.30pm) Sat 8.30am-12.30pm 9027 0296 City Cemetery 9032 3112 City of Belfast Golf Course 9084 3799 Civic amenity sites 0800 032 8100 Civil partnerships 9027 0274 Community Services 9027 0346 Complaints Helpline 9027 0270 Consumer Advice 9032 8260 Consumer Safety 9027 0428 Corporate Plan 9027 0234 Crematorium 9044 8342 Culture and Arts 9027 0426 Dangerous Structures Dead Animal Removal Deaths - Registration Dog Warden Service Dundonald Cemetery 9027 0650 9027 0230 9027 0274 9027 0431 9048 0193 Economic Development 9027 0482 Entertainment Licensing 9027 0650 Environmental Health 9027 0428 EPC enforcement 9027 0650 Equality Officer (Freefone) 0800 0855 412 European Unit 9027 0317 Events Visit Belfast Welcome Centre 9024 6609 Leisure and Sporting 9027 0345 Parks 9091 8768 Fly Poster Removal Fly Tipping (Illegal dumping) Food Safety Forest of Belfast Officer Freedom of Information 9027 0230 9027 0230 9027 0468 9072 6345 9027 0639 s t u w Smoke Hotline Street Cleansing Enquiries Street Naming Street Trading Sunday Opening Hours 9027 0663 9027 0230 9027 0428 9027 0230 9027 0650 9027 0650 9027 0650 Tourism 9027 0426 Travellers’ community liaison 9032 0202 ext 3770 Belfast Castle Belfast Waterfront Belfast Welcome Centre Cecil Ward Building Adelaide Exchange Adelaide Exchange (textphone) Consumer Advice Centre Malone House Smithfield Market St George’s Market Ulster Hall Zoo information line 9077 6925 9033 4400 9024 6609 9032 0202 9032 0202 9027 0405 9032 8260 9068 1246 9032 3248 9043 5704 9033 4400 9077 6277 Leisure and recreation centres Andersonstown Leisure Centre 9072 6311 Avoniel Leisure Centre 9072 6326 Ballysillan Leisure Centre 9091 8731 Falls Leisure Centre 9050 0510 Grove Wellbeing Centre 9072 6363 Indoor Tennis Centre and Ozone Complex 9045 8024 Loughside Recreation Centre 9078 1524 Olympia Leisure Centre 9091 8746 Outdoor Pitch Hotline 9027 0677 Shankill Leisure Centre 9091 8750 Whiterock Leisure Centre 9023 3239 Some other services for which the council is not responsible Department of the Environment (DOE) Water Pollution Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Libraries NI 0800 807060 9056 5656 028 3752 0738 DOE Planning Service 9025 2800 Flooding incident line 0300 2000 100 Rate Collection Land & Property Services 0300 200 7801 Department for Regional Development (DRD) Roads Service 9054 0540 Schools Belfast Education and Library Board Council for Catholic Maintained Schools 9056 4000 9042 6972 Northern Ireland Housing Executive General enquiries (8.30am-5pm) 03448 920 900 Housing Benefit enquiries (8.30am-5pm) 03448 920 902 Waste Management Service Repairs 03448 920 901 0800 032 8100 Street Lighting Weddings 9027 0274 (fault reporting) DRD 9025 3051 Ulster Hall 9033 4400 www.belfastcity.gov.uk/atoz Water Northern Ireland Water Customer Service Enquiries 08457 440088 Leakline (water mains only) 08000 282011 Contents 4 Holiday collections and closures 5 Christmas trading hours 6 The Tall Ships Races 2015 7 Investment Programme 10 Local government reform 12 Help for the homeless 13 Beat the burglers The frozen River Lagan in Lagan Valley Regional Park. Picture taken as part of our Parks Photographic Competition 2013, see page 22 for more details. 15 Competition 17 What’s on 21 Cover story – Celebrated citizen Carl Frampton 24 Zoo 26 Green section 29 Here’s to our unsung heroes 31 Consumer advice 32 Seniors’ section 34 Members' directory Belfast City Council Belfast City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS Tel: 9032 0202 Textphone: 9027 0405 We are committed to making sure that our services are available to all sections of the community. City Matters is available in Braille, DAISY, audio and large print. We will consider providing it in other formats if requested. Please call 9032 0202 ext 6280. City Matters is published by Belfast City Council and delivered to over 130,000 addresses in Belfast. Belfast City Council is not responsible for the content of advertisements or advertorial. This magazine is printed on recycled paper. © Belfast City Council 2014. No article or photograph in this magazine may be reproduced without the consent of the Editor. In this edition Welcome to the Christmas edition of City Matters. For your convenience, we’ve highlighted our holiday closures and collections on page 4.This includes the opening times of our leisure centres, recycling centres, cemeteries and crematorium, and any changes to bin collections.You can also find out about city centre shopping times and the opening hours of our markets on page 5. On page 6 you’ll learn more about the Tall Ships Races 2015 and how to share your maritime memories with us from previous tall ship visits to Belfast. And we’ve got exciting plans for the North Foreshore on page 7. We’ve got information on events that are taking place as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (page 8) and news on how we’re introducing City Matters to new residents joining us as a result of local government reform (page 10). On pages 12 and 13 we’ve listed lots of helpful numbers if you find yourself struggling at this time of year, along with tips on how to stay safe this Christmas. Don’t miss our ‘What’s on’ guide (pages 17 to 19) for a range of fantastic events that are taking place from November to mid-January. Our front cover story (page 21) pays tribute to our Celebrated citizen, Carl Frampton, and there’s news on how we’re celebrating Belfast’s boxing legacy on page 20. Page 22 launches our 2015 Parks Photographic Competition and we’ve our regular festive zoo update on page 24. Our 'Green section' (pages 26 and 27) also has a festive focus, with tips on how to deal with extra Christmas waste, and learn how to make the most of food waste on page 28. On page 29 we celebrate the contribution of carers – our unsung heroes, and find out what we’re doing to remember the soldiers who died in WW1 on page 30. Finally, don’t miss your chance to win £250 of vouchers for Lidl (page 15) and check out our other Christmas giveaways on pages 4 and 8! Have any comments or queries about City Matters? Call us on 9032 0202 ext 6253 or email [email protected] www.belfastcity.gov.uk CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 3 What’s new Holiday closures and collections Recycling centres All sites will be closed on Thursday 25 December, Friday 26 December, and Thursday 1 January. Maintenance works at Park Road Recycling Centre have now finished and the site can accept all materials. For opening hours go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/recycling Bin collections Holiday bin and box collections (including purple, red and black recycling boxes and food waste bins) Bins/boxes due to Will be be collected on: collected on: Thurs 25 Dec Fri 26 Dec Thurs 1 Jan Sat 27 Dec Sun 28 Dec Sat 3 Jan Leisure centres All our leisure centres will close at 4pm on 24 December and will be closed on 25 and 26 December. Centres will also close at 4pm on 31 December and will be closed on 1 and 2 January 2015. Cemeteries and crematorium Our cemeteries and crematorium grounds will be open to the public as usual throughout the winter holidays. There will be no burials at Roselawn, Dundonald, City or Glenalina cemeteries or cremations at the City of Belfast Crematorium on 25 December or 1 January 2015. But burials and cremations will take place on 26 December and 2 January 2015. The development of new burial ground provision at Roselawn Cemetery (Section Z) will continue until mid-April 2015. Please be aware that there will be heavy plant machinery in this area and there is a two-way traffic management plan in operation. For more information on holiday arrangements go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ holiday arrangements 4 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Belfast gets its bling on! Join the Lord Mayor and special guests on Saturday, 15 November from 6.45pm 7.45pm in the grounds of City Hall, as the Christmas lights are officially switched on. As highlighted in the last edition of City Matters, this is a ticketed event. Free tickets were available from Wednesday 5 November from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, but a limited number of tickets may still be available. Don’t forget to pay Santa’s postbox a visit (just beside the grotto in the Christmas Market), and send your Christmas wish lists to the North Pole. Each child who posts their letter will receive an individual response from the ‘big man’ himself. Also in the grounds of City Hall is the ever popular Belfast Christmas Market. It’ll be open until Sunday, 21 December, offering a range of unique gifts, gourmet food and drink to cater for the savviest of shoppers. Details of all events are available from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre. Call 9024 6609, or go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events Win £250 of vouchers! The Belfast Christmas Market is back and, to celebrate, we’re giving away five £50 vouchers to spend there! To enter our prize draw to win one of these fabulous vouchers, simply send us your name and contact details before Wednesday, 3 December by emailing [email protected], or post your entry to: Belfast Christmas Market Belfast City Council, Freepost BEL4010, Belfast BT1 5BR (no stamp). Terms and conditions (as per main competition on page15) apply. Only in Belfast Gorgeous St George’s decks the halls! This Christmas promises to be a special time at our historic St George’s Market. Matthew Grouios from Melbourne, Australia We’re extending the opening hours right up to Christmas Eve to make it easier for you to pick up those special gifts, treats and stocking fillers. You might even bump into Santa Claus as he pops in for a visit on Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December. There’ll be choirs and other entertainment too including: • cartoon characters, • children’s entertainment, • face painting, • family fun activities, • fashion shows, and • tasty chocolate giveaways. With every purchase you’ll be entered into our Christmas ballot for the chance to win your very own ‘stall’ crammed with more than 100 St George’s goodies! For more information visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/markets Christmas trading hours Sat 6 Dec: 9am-7pm Mon 8 – Fri 12 Dec: 9am-9pm Sat 13 Dec: 9am-7pm Mon 15 – Fri 19 Dec: 9am-10pm Sat 20 Dec: 9am-8pm Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 December: 10am-9pm Wednesday 24 December: 8am-2pm Wednesday 24 Dec: 9am-5pm Open every Sunday in December: 1pm-6pm Sat 27 Dec: 9am-6pm Mon 29 – Tues 30 Dec: 9am-6pm Wed 31 Dec: 9am-5pm Thurs 1 Jan: 1pm-5pm Friday 2 – Sat 3 Jan:9am-6pm Sun 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec and 4 Jan: 1pm-6pm “I’ve been picking up lots of brochures for attractions like the Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens and St Anne’s Cathedral. I’m heading to Victoria Square now to visit the Dome and to do some shopping.” Edward Nan from Romania “I’m just in Belfast for the day on a cruise ship so I’ve come to the Welcome Centre to get some information. The free Wi-Fi is great as I can download information, check emails and update Facebook.” St George’s Market Smithfield Market Fri 26 Dec: 9am-6pm Nicole McCoy from Minnesota, USA “I use the Welcome Centre to buy tickets for events and find out what’s happening in Belfast by picking up the latest event guide." Mon 22 – Tues 23 Dec: 9am-10pm Thurs 25 Dec: CLOSED “We’re on a nine month trip and are currently travelling across Northern Ireland in a camper van, so we stopped at the Welcome Centre to find out about what there is to see and do. We got tickets for Titanic Belfast and maps of the city, which will really help with our time here.” Colin Maguire from Belfast City centre shops Mon 1 – Fri 5 Dec: 9am-9pm As the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre approaches its first anniversary, we find out how visitors are using the new state of the art information centre and what they think of the city. Shops will open as normal during November and from 2 January 2015. Opening times for smaller shops and independent retailers may vary. Nicole Alonso from Minnesota, USA “I’ve picked up some souvenirs to bring back to friends and family. The touch screen information pods are easy to use and have helped plan the rest of my trip.” For information on what’s on, things to do and the latest events, call into the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre at Donegall Square North or visit www.visit-belfast.com You can also get more details on Facebook and Twitter For more information call Belfast City Centre Management on 9024 2111. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 5 Tall ships are Belfast bound! Belfast is gearing up for Northern Ireland’s biggest ever event as we prepare to host The Tall Ships Races, welcomed by The Lidl Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival, between 2 and 5 July 2015. This will be the third time we’ve hosted The Tall Ships Races, with the first back in 1991 and the most recent in 2009. Over 40 vessels came here for the last event, including 11 Class As (square-rigged vessels measuring over 40 metres). In 2015, we’re expecting twice as many ships and we’ve already surpassed the number of Class A vessels. Here's some information about some of the magnificent ships due to grace our shores in July. Sorlandet Lord Nelson Dubbed a ‘tall ship for all’. This is one of only two Class-A tall ships, specially equipped to accommodate people of all abilities. The Jubilee Sailing Trust manages the ship and it is the ‘flagship’ for their mission to enable people with disabilities to sail. This is the oldest fullrigged ship in operation in the world and is mostly in its original state. It was built in 1927 in the Norwegian town of Kristiansand, a host port in the 2015 races. Sorlandet was originally built for training the merchant marine but, over the years, it has been used for cruises and general sail training. Tell us about your maritime memories and if you have photographs, we’d love to see them. Please note that we may use quotes and images online, on social media or in publications. 6 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 This ship was built in 1980 as a marine educational project and is the flagship of the Polish Sail Trainers’ Association in Gdansk. It's a threemasted barkentine vessel and the 1,000 square metre sails enable the ship to hit a top speed of about 9 knots. For more information on The Tall Ships Races 2015 go to www.tallshipsbelfast.com or call 9027 0533. Tell us your tall stories! To celebrate The Tall Ships Races coming to Belfast from 2 to 5 July 2015, we’re looking for stories and images from the last tall ship visits in 1991 and 2009. Pogoria You can email us at [email protected] or write to us at: Tall Ships, Corporate Communications, Belfast City Hall, BT1 5GS You can also share your stories and images on Facebook or Twitter. Remember to use the hashtag #tallshipsbelfast Lidl competition Turn to page 15 to find out how you could win a £250 voucher courtesy of our Tall Ships host port sponsor! /tallshipsbelfast /tallships2015 Investment Programme Let’s make your project happen Do you work with a not-for-profit group or organisation? Do you have a great project idea? We’ve opened a new call for applications for 12 grants covering everything from arts and culture to community projects, good relations and sports projects. You can now apply online at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/funding We’re holding a range of workshops and information sessions to make the application process as pain-free as possible. You can also pop into the Cecil Ward Building in Linenhall Street at any time to use a computer to submit an application. Your project must take place between April and September 2015 and benefit the Belfast City Council area.The deadline for submitting applications is 7 January 2015. For more information about grants or submitting an application, please contact the Central Grants Unit on 9027 0324 or email [email protected]. A giant opportunity! At 340 acres, the North Foreshore is the biggest development site in Belfast. We've exciting plans for this area – known as Giant’s Park - and have applied for funding to help realise its full potential. Our goal is to develop a sustainable and eco-friendly space that will open up new economic and social opportunities for the whole city. Northern Ireland already leads the way in green technologies and research, so we want to build an environmental resource park for these types of businesses. This includes the recycling and renewable energy sectors, and other investors in the ‘cleantech’ industry. If our plans go ahead, the park could create new jobs, as well as apprenticeships and training, and be a catalyst for further regeneration opportunities. Look out for more updates about Giant’s Park in future editions, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ northforeshore or call 9032 0202 (extension 3441). 2012-2015 When we launched our Investment Programme, we pledged to make sure everyone felt the benefits, right across our city. Two years on, we've kept our commitment by: Delivering over £85 million of schemes in all corners of Belfast Page 20 has more about exciting plans to celebrate our rich boxing heritage, or turn to page 23 for an update on restoration work at the Tropical Ravine in Botanic Gardens. Investing in key projects to grow our economy Work is underway to extend Belfast Waterfront and to complete the next phase of the Connswater Community Greenway. We’ve also applied for funding to develop the North Foreshore (see left). Creating jobs and training opportunities As well as trebling our own job targets, our investment will create an estimated 9,400 construction jobs. Page 8 also explains how social clauses in our contracts are delivering community benefits, while page 28 features a success story from our employability schemes. Building strong communities Our £5 million Local Investment Fund has helped improve quality of life through 52 community projects. Go to page 23 to see how it has helped at Rosemount House in north Belfast. CS Lewis Festival The second CS Lewis Festival will recognise and celebrate both the life and legacy of CS Lewis to the world. From Thursday 20 to Saturday 23 November there'll be: • family events, • film and documentary screenings, •tours, •theatre, • workshops, and •talks. This is a fantastic opportunity for locals and visitors to celebrate Belfast’s most famous and popular storyteller. For more information go to www.communitygreenway.co.uk/ CSLewisFestival /CSLewisFestival @CSLewisFest Call 9027 0202 or visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/investment for more on how the Investment Programme is making a difference to your area. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 7 Calling all budding business people! Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) will take place from 17 to 23 November. This year’s theme is ‘Get Connected’ and we’re hosting a series of workshops and events to encourage existing businesses and new entrepreneurs to make the most of networking, business start-up and development opportunities. GEW is about unleashing ideas and doing what it takes to bring them to life. It’s about thinking big and making your mark on the world! It will focus on: • spotting opportunities, • taking risks, • solving problems, • being creative, • building connections, and • learning from both failure and success. To find out more or to register email [email protected] www.belfastcity.gov.uk/gew Business networking event In partnership with Queen’s University. Wednesday 19 November 6pm – 8pm (registration 5.30pm), City Hall Social innovation event Consider new ways to solve key social issues. Thursday 20 November 9am-1pm, Workwest Social Economy Village Real people, real benefits Over the next decade, we'll spend over £330 million on capital projects. John Joe McCann who To make sure these schemes benefit as many people as possible, works at Girdwood Hub. we're screening our physical “I’m studying for a contracts for opportunities to Foundation Degree include social clauses. in Sustainable These are initiatives with a direct Construction, and am impact on communities. Examples currently on placement include apprenticeships, training at Girdwood Hub. opportunities and environmental “I’m working as an improvements. assistant site engineer Clauses have already been with the contractor, introduced at major projects, with O’Hare and McGovern, plans to include them in even to develop my skills more, including the expansion of in construction Belfast Waterfront. management and engineering. We’ll also continue to work within the current legislation to “The experience look at other ways to maximize has opened up new our investment into Belfast. possibilities – I feel very lucky and have loved For more information, call every minute so far.” 9027 0482. Global Entrepreneurship Week is part funded by Belfast City Council, Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland. Christmas giveaway! Following on from the success of his book on Belfast City Cemetery, local historian,Tom Hartley, continues his study of Belfast in his latest publication ‘Milltown Cemetery:The History of Belfast,Written in Stone’, published by Blackstaff Press. Within the grounds of the 145 year old graveyard, Milltown Cemetery contains a wealth of fascinating individuals - from actors and artists to political activists. This book takes the reader on a journey through the cemetery, examining the lives of the people buried there, to tell the complex story of the population of Belfast. We’ve got 5 copies to give away! To enter our prize draw, simply send us your name and contact details before Wednesday, 3 December by emailing [email protected], or post your entry to: Written in Stone, Belfast City Council, Freepost BEL4010, Belfast BT1 5BR (no stamp). Terms and conditions (as per main competition on page15) apply. 8 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 An Investment Programme project a M a g i C a l e x p e r i e N C e Join Father Christmas for traditional festive cheer from 22nd November! Make your own decorations… play timeless street games… enjoy classic stories… write your Father Christmas letter and visit him in his Old Curiosity Shop, where he’ll check your name off the ‘Naughty and Nice List’. adults £4.00 Mulled wine and mince pies ChildreN £15.00 Father Christmas visit, crafted gift and photograph Make this a ChristMas to reMeMber! Book your tickets now at titanicbelfast.com or call 028 9076 6399 Shaping the future of our city From April 2015, we'll be responsible for spatial planning and community planning in Belfast. 10 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Festive treats at Belfast Waterfront and The Ulster Hall! This epic adventure movie begins at 3pm. Arrive from 2pm and get into the Christmas spirit with face painting and lots of festive fun. Come dressed as your favourite Guardian or villain! All roads lead to Belfast Waterfront and The Ulster Hall this Christmas with a glittering selection of seasonal treats for all tastes! Opening on 27 November, Jack and the Beanstalk at Belfast Waterfront is the pantomime to see this Christmas. Children will love getting up close to the action and being part of this enchanting tale with a twist. The Ulster Hall’s Punjana Christmas Retro Dance kicks off on Monday, 22 December at 7.30pm (over 18s The Music Box - Home for only) and promises a retro night to Christmas takes place on 18 remember! Dance the night away to to 20 December at Belfast Nightswing and brush up on your Waterfront. Starring ’master of the old-time dancing moves, courtesy of musicals’, Peter Corry, and special Bellehoppers. Places for The Ulster guest stars, Andrea Begley and Ian Hall’s Punjana Christmas Tea Dances McElhinney, this festive family show on 22 December (12 noon and will delight you with its incredible 3pm) are sure to disappear fast – get adult cast, young ballet dancers, your free tickets from Monday, 24 the finest junior male trebles and November at 9am by phoning 9033 local guest choirs. 4455 and in person from the Ulster Hall Box Office on Bedford Street. Be part of Belfast’s largest cinema audience on 23 December For more information please for Belfast Waterfront’s big, big visit www.waterfront.co.uk screening of Rise of the Guardians. and www.ulsterhall.co.uk Variety Market Friday 6am-2pm Food and Craft Market Live music, Saturday 9am-3pm Food, Craft and Antique Market Live music, Sunday 10am-4pm Extra Market Days Monday, 22 December and Tuesday, 23 December – 10am-9pm Christmas Eve - 8am-2pm Visit our website for a full Christmas programme of events for each weekend in December to include live music and family activities. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/markets 6811-SGM City Matters November.indd 1 13/10/2014 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 11 13:22 Domestic violence Domestic Violence includes physical violence, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse. One in four women experience domestic violence at some time in their life and it affects women of all ages and from any background. accommodation or to talk to a support worker. If you are living with domestic violence or think you might be, please get in touch in confidence - we really can help. Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid supports women and children experiencing domestic violence. Women can contact us directly if they need emergency refuge Help for the homeless Christmas isn’t always a good time for everyone, and homelessness is a particular concern at this time of year. The Housing Rights Service (HRS) was set up to tackle homelessness and housing problems across Northern Ireland. Last year, HRS helped people deal with over 40,000 housing problems. The charity is celebrating 50 years of service by launching a vision of a Northern Ireland where everyone has a home. Janet Hunter, Housing Rights Service Director, said: “We’ve been helping individuals and families for 50 years. People turn to us when they are homeless, worried about losing their home or living in unacceptable conditions. If you're faced with any of these situations-we can help. All our services are free of charge and available throughout NI.” You can support the vital work of HRS. Find out who they help, and sign up to their cause at www.housingrights.org.uk East Belfast advocate Domestic violence will force many women and children in Northern Ireland to leave their homes and spend Christmas in our refuges. Can you help us make Christmas 2014 better by giving: • money or vouchers • new toys or gifts for children and teenagers • gifts for women. Your generosity will really make a difference! Please leave donations at: Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid Support and Resource Centre, 30 Adelaide Park, Belfast, BT9 6FY. Tel: 028 9066 6049 Fax: 028 9068 2874 Email: [email protected] Charity No: XT3255 Company Reg No: NI 20807 12 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 We’re working with East Belfast Alternatives Restorative Justice (EBARJ) to develop a proactive response to hate crime. The organisation is made up of a group of agencies and was set up over 10 years ago to tackle antisocial behaviour, community conflict and other community safety issues. Mandy Maguire, a Mediation, Advocacy and Community Support Worker from EBARJ, tells us more: “Anyone can contact us to discuss hate crime issues. I’m happy to meet with people in their homes, or at work, to find out what the issues are whether it's housing, community issues or neighbour disputes. I then try to find ways to resolve those issues, either through mediation or by signposting people to other agencies that can help. “People have told us how grateful they are to have a direct point of contact where they can raise ‘low level’ concerns, which might’ve become more serious if they hadn’t been addressed at the time. “You can contact us by calling 9045 6766, visiting the office in Isthmus Street, off Woodstock Road, or by emailing [email protected]” Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership Beat the burglars Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is hosting a free seasonal Christmas crime prevention and safety event in City Hall on Wednesday 3 December, from 10am-1pm. In the meantime, here are a few tips to keep you safe over the festive season: Out shopping Keep valuables out of sight. Keep your handbag closed and avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Belfast City Hall At home Lock doors and windows and keep presents out of sight. If you're going away, use a timer to switch lights on and off. Lock all gates. Out and about Drinking and driving don’t mix - nominate a driver, if going out in a group, or get a licensed taxi home. Never leave your drink unattended. Crime prevention and safety event Wednesday, 3 December 10am-1pm Don’t leave car keys or handbags near doors and windows. Don’t open the door to unexpected callers, use a door chain and check who they are first. Don’t leave Christmas gifts in your garage or shed. Your car Remove portable sat navs, presents and valuables when parked. Try to park in a well lit or supervised car park. If you own a van, make sure you remove tools overnight. After Christmas Dispose of the packaging of high value goods carefully – it might encourage criminals to target your property. Remember to report any suspicious behaviour to the police on 101. For more information on community safety call 9027 0469 or visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/communitysafety Come along for free practical advice, information and support on a range of crime prevention and safety issues for the festive season. The event will host a range of statutory, community and voluntary organisations. Last year’s event featured exhibitions from the PSNI, FASA, Samaritans, NI Fire and Rescue Service, Trading Standards, Victim Support, Age NI and many more. Complimentary tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies! e re nf io ss mi Ad www.belfastcity.gov.uk/pcsp CityMatters 6797 -PCSP crime ad CM .indd 1 13 November 2014 - January 201515/10/2014 10:36 Competition Work life’s better with Translink Translink is making life better for commuters with great value tickets and services that save you time and money when travelling to work. dayLink travel card with one, five or 10 days of travel, with fares starting at £3.00 (after 9.30am) or £3.50 (all day). So, if you’re a suit in the city, look out for Translink Metro’s Translink have a range of travel new campaign encouraging cards that offer huge savings Belfast commuters to make and ease of travel. Use the their work life better by Metro Smartlink multi-journey travelling with Metro. card for only £1.15 within the City Zone, compared to £1.90 Buy your smartcard online for a normal cash fare. at www.translink.co.uk or call 9066 6630 for Or, the dayLink travel card full details and follow offers flexible unlimited Metro the conversation online day travel around the city for #translinklifesbetter . adults and children.Top up a Win a £250 Lidl shopping spree! Next year, Belfast will host its biggest ever event when The Tall Ships Races 2015 comes to the city between 2 and 5 July, welcomed by the Lidl Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival. To celebrate the partnership with our host port sponsor Lidl Northern Ireland, we have a fantastic £250 Lidl Christmas shopping voucher to give away! Since opening its doors in Cookstown on 20 May 1999, the popular discount retailer has made its mark here in the Northern Ireland community. Lidl Northern Ireland is committed to working with more than 35 local suppliers from right across Northern Ireland, many of them household names such as Linden Foods, Moy Park and Dunbia. Lidl are proud to have worked closely with Northern Irish suppliers for 15 years. These locally sourced products are stocked in all 37 Lidl stores across the province. Lidl are trusted for quality products at low prices and you’ll find many award-winning products within its own brand ranges. This is the perfect time of year to stock up on Lidl’s festive food offerings, including its exclusive ‘Deluxe’ range! To win this £250 Lidl shopping voucher, simply answer the following question: Q. In which year did Lidl open in Northern Ireland? (A) 2009 (B) 1992 (C) 1999 See page 6 for information on the Tall Ships Races 2015 Name Address Tel Terms and conditions Only one entry per household. No Belfast City Council or Lidl employees may enter and you must live within the Belfast City Council electoral area. Enter by Friday, 19 December 2014. Full terms and conditions available on request. Return to freepost address overleaf. Belfast City Council complies with the Data Protection Act 1998.The personal information you provide on the entry form will only be used to respond to you about this competition. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 15 Feedback We hope you've enjoyed reading City Matters and welcome your comments. Please spare a minute or two to let us know what you thought about this issue: How would your community or school group like to visit ‘From Bolshoi to Belfast:The Theatre of Costume’ at the Crumlin Road Gaol during November, entirely free of charge? (Tickets usually priced at £5). This extraordinary exhibition showcases a stunning collection of costumes from the internationally renowned Bolshoi Theatre, alongside a beautiful collection of traditional peasant wear from the celebrated Russian Museum of Ethnography. Combining over 50 magnificent ballet, opera costumes and other artefacts never seen Please tell us what type of stories and features you would like to see in future issues of City Matters: Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you think. Now return this slip to: Freepost RTHB-SJTZ-TZUJ Belfast City Council BT1 5GS (no stamp required) Or email your comments to [email protected] Belfast City Council complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. The personal information you provide on this feedback form will only be used to respond to you about these comments. 16 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 before outside Russia, this exhibition has been created especially for Belfast as part of the UK Russia Year of Culture. It traces the evolution of these costumes from their origin and the rise of the Bolshoi within Russia using innovative design, sound, light, and moving image. We also have a limited number of beginners’ introduction to opera workshops available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register your interest early to avoid disappointment. To make a booking call 9027 0426 or email [email protected] FROM BOLSHOI TO BELFAST: The Theatre of Costume 17 OCT – 13 DEC 2014 CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL Images ©Bolshoi Theatre Russia 2014 Your views Free admission for schools and community groups A unique exhibition, created especially for Belfast as part of the UK Russia Year of Culture, showcases costumes never before seen outside of Russia. Presented by the world famous Bolshoi Theatre and the Russian Museum of Ethnography. Supported by Belfast City Council. Tickets from Visit Belfast Welcome Centre online at www.visit-belfast.com or phone 028 9024 6609 What’s on Christmas lights switch on Sat 15 Nov: 6.45pm City Hall Grounds Your essential guide to Belfast events Limited tickets may still be available. Call 9024 6609, or go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events November Paul Hollywood Get Your Bake On! Prison Arts Foundation Mrs Deaf Boys Tour Queen’s Film Theatre Wed 26 Nov – Wed 17 Dec Linen Hall Library Fri 28 Nov: 8pm Wednesday 19 November: 8pm QFT’s youth panel presents themed screenings and interactive film. Belfast Waterfront Call 9033 4455 or go to: www.waterfront.co.uk Releasing the creative potential of prisoners and young offenders. C S Lewis Festival Call 9032 1707 or go to www.linenhall.com A tale of a foul-mouthed matriarch who always looks out for her family after the death of her late "husband". Go to www.crescentarts.org Borne Sulinowo by Victor Sloan The Rainbow Elves and the Shoemaker Thurs 27 Nov – Sat 24 Jan Sat 29 Nov: 1pm and 5pm Takeover UFO September – December Call 9097 1097 or go to www.queensfilmtheatre.com Future Reflections Thurs 23 Oct – Sat 22 Nov University of Ulster art gallery Works from the University print making archive, spanning 40 years. Monthly Céilí Mon 17 Nov: 8pm Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Monthly Irish Céilí with supper included. Call 9096 4180 or go to www.culturlann.ie Thurs 20 – Sun 23 Nov Across east Belfast Family events, film screenings, tours, workshops and much more! A selection of works from Victor Sloan’s Series ‘Borne Sulinowo’. A colourful and uplifting fairy tale. Mistletoe & Crime Jack and the Beanstalk Aladdin Sat 29 Nov - Sun 18 Jan Lyric Theatre Grand Opera House Marie Jones’ Christmas crime caper, directed by Dan Gordon. Call 9024 1919 or go to www.goh.co.uk/aladdin Go to www.lyrictheatre.co.uk Orchestra of the 18th Century Thurs 20 - Sun 23 Nov: 8pm Tues 25 – Sun 30 Nov Go to www.crescentarts.org Winifred Carney and George McBride – An Unlikely Union Wed 19 November: 7pm Belfast City Hall (Free) Go to www.crescentarts.org Sat 22 Nov – Sun 11 Jan Fleadh Feirste: The Gaeltacht Quarter Festival The story of a political prisoner and a mental patient in a Soviet asylum. Crescent Arts Centre Call 9046 7925 or go to www.communitygreenway.co.uk/ CSLewisFestival Every Good Boy Deserves Favour Crescent Arts Centre University of Ulster art gallery Crescent Arts Centre Thurs 27 Nov - Sun 4 Jan Belfast Waterfront This giant of a pantomime is packed with ‘larger than life’ Enjoy live music, literature, children’s characters! events, workshops and céilís. Call 9033 4455 or go to: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Call 9096 4180 or go to www.culturlann.ie Exhibition: Prison Arts Foundation Wed 26 Nov – Wed 17 Dec (free) www.waterfront.co.uk Cluedo - Inspector Clouseau v Miss Marple Fri 28 and Sat 29 Nov Grand Opera House Sun 30 Nov: 7.45pm A talk and performance on their lives during the start of WWI in working class Belfast. Linen Hall Library Become your favourite Cluedo The theme of this display, produced character and enjoy this murder by women, is books and bookbinding. mystery evening. The Ulster Hall Call 9027 0663 or email [email protected] Call 9032 1707 or go to www.linenhall.com Call 9033 4455 or go to www.ulsterhall.co.uk Call 9024 1919 or go to www.goh.co.uk/cluedo Appearing in Northern Ireland for the first time. Christmas at CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 17 What’s on www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events Your essential guide to Belfast events December Sir Samuel Ferguson: Hibernian Knight Punjana Christmas dances The Ulster Hall •Punjana Christmas Tea Dance Mon 22 Dec: 12 noon - 2pm and 3pm - 5pm Free tickets are available from Mon 24 Nov at 9am. •Punjana Christmas Retro Dance Mon 22 Dec: 7.30pm Mon 1 – Wed 31 Dec Call 9033 4455, visit The Ulster Hall or Belfast Waterfront box office or go to www.ulsterhall.co.uk Linen Hall Library Take a look at this Belfastborn, Ulster-Scots literary achievements. Sleeping Beauty Call 9032 1707 or go to www.linenhall.com An African Christmas Sat 20 Dec: 11am The MAC Belfast Castle Christmas tours Let your little ones explore texture, boxes and glittering Christmas fun. Tues 2, 9, 16 December: 7.30pm Sat 6, 13, 20 December: 10.30am Belfast Castle Tours cost £4pp and include tea or coffee, homemade mince pies and fresh cream. To book call 9077 6925. For more information go to www.belfastcastle.co.uk The Family Hoffmann’s Christmas Mystery Palace Baby Wrap Go to www.themaclive.com Fri 5 Dec – Sun 4 Jan Lyric Theatre A timeless tale of enchantment. Go to www.lyrictheatre.co.uk NT Live: John Tues 9 Dec: 8pm Queen’s Film Theatre DV8 Physical Theatre’s new production. Thurs 11 Dec: 7.30pm Belfast Waterfront The African Children’s Choir is joined by 600 children from across Northern Ireland. Call 9033 4455 or go to www.waterfront.co.uk Christmas Unwrapped Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD: The Nutcracker Sun 21 Dec: 3pm Queen’s Film Theatre The perennial family Christmas favourite. Call 9097 1097 or go to www.queensfilmtheatre.com Wed 3 Dec – Sun 4 Jan Call 9097 1097 or go to www.queensfilmtheatre.com Sat 13 Dec: 8pm Be transported back in time into a world of wonder, weirdness and wickedness. Pony Panto Sunday 21 Dec: 8pm A glowing extravaganza of dance! Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Tues 9 – Sun 14 Dec: 9pm Go to www.crescentarts.org Monthly Irish Céilí with supper. Christmas Concert Call 9096 4180 or go to www.culturlann.ie The MAC The MAC Join us for an adult panto with a twist. Go to www.themaclive.com Go to www.themaclive.com Curious Christmas Workshop Sports Development Conference Crescent Arts Centre Wed 17 Dec: 6pm Linen Hall Library Wed 10 Dec: 6pm The MAC Holiday Inn Call 9032 1707 or go to www.linenhall.com Inviting your little ones to make delicate trinkets and clever Christmas cards with a twist. Best practice tips for club administrators, coaches and sports development staff. The Music Box Home for Christmas Tues 23 Dec: 3pm An evening of storytelling, poetry and the sounds of a silver band. Take a magical journey through a seasonal selection box of music, song and dance. Call 9032 1707 or go to www.linenhall.com Call 9033 4455 or go to www.waterfront.co.uk Call 9033 4455 or go to: www.waterfront.co.uk Mon 8 – Sat 13 Dec Linen Hall Library Go to www.humanrightsfestivalni.com 18 Crescent Arts Centre Go to www.crescentarts.org Victorian Christmas Promoting the importance of human rights at home and abroad. Mon 22nd Dec: 7.30pm Thurs 18 - Sat 20 Dec: 7.30pm (2.30pm performance also on Sat 20 Dec) Go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ sportsdevelopment Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival Across Belfast Janet Devlin - My Delirium A selection of seasonal music performed by the Belfast String Quartet. Sat 6 – Sun 14 Dec: 11am Go to www.themaclive.com Monthly Céilí Thurs 11 Dec: 6pm CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Belfast Waterfront Rise of the Guardians The Big Christmas Movie Belfast Waterfront Enjoy the movie on the Waterfront’s big, big screen! Arrive from 2pm for face painting and festive fun. Get the latest Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall entertainment guide. Call the box office on 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk or www.ulsterhall.co.uk January Visit Belfast is your official guide to what’s on and everything happening in Belfast. Pick up your free copy from the Belfast Welcome Centre in 9 Donegall Square North, call 9024 6609 or go to www.visit-belfast.com Comedy Club Acoustic Picnic Sat 3 Jan: 1pm Oh Yeah Music Centre Age restrictions apply Ulster Hall Bring a picnic and listen to some great live music for free. All ages welcome. Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point* (*The Powerpoint) Go to www.ohyeahbelfast.com Sat 29 Nov: 8pm Ulster Orchestra: New Year Viennese Jason Byrne in You Name The Show Fri 9 – Sat 10 Jan: 7.45pm Belfast Waterfront With Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite. Call 9033 4455 or go to www.waterfront.co.uk Ulster Orchestra: Music from the Heart Wed 14 Jan: 7.45pm Ulster Hall A perfect fit for those new to classical and romantic repertoire. Call 90334455 or go to www.ulsterhall.co.uk Ulster Orchestra: Latin Rhythms Sun18 Jan: 8pm Ulster Hall Includes a pre-concert talk by Rafael Payare at 7pm. Belfast Waterfront Art and photographic exhibitions Frank Skinner Man In A Suit Belfast Waterfront Ross Noble Tangentleman Ulster Watercolour Society’s 38th Annual Exhibition 2014 Wed 12 – Fri 28 Nov Perfect Fit By the Danielaites Wed 3 Dec - Tues 6 Jan Ulster Hall Thurs 4 Dec: 7.30pm Alan Davies Little Victories Fri 12 Dec: 8pm Wed 10 Dec: 8pm Call 9033 4455 or go to www.waterfront.co.uk or www.ulsterhall.co.uk Literary Lunchtimes Organic Lunches Ulster Hall: 1pm Ulster Hall: 1pm Barry Flynn presents The Best of Enemies Ulster Punk: Rebels with a Cause By Mireia Bordonada Wed 19 Nov Fri 7 – Fri 28 Nov Wed 26 Nov Making Strange By Judy Carroll Deeley Sun 7 Dec: 8pm Words Alive Presents Lunchtime Serving Eimear McBride Wed 3 Dec Fri 5 Dec - Fri 2 Jan Poetry Picnic Christmas Cracker Emma Gibbons Plays Bach, Glass, Wammes Call 9033 4400 to check exhibition opening hours or go to www.waterfront.co.uk or www.ulsterhall.co.uk Wed 10 Dec Fri 28 Nov Call 028 9033 4455 or go to: www.ulsterhall.co.uk Call 028 9033 4455 or go to: www.ulsterhall.co.uk Call 90334455 or go to www.ulsterhall.co.uk Christmas at CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 19 han families Photos courtesy of the Caldwell and Monag Ozone to reopen We’re pleased to announce that the indoor tennis courts and climbing wall at the Ozone Complex will re-open on 16 January 2015. You’ll notice we’ve installed a new tennis arena surface to improve the bounce and enhance game speed on court. We’ve also upgraded the lighting to a state-ofthe-art LED low energy system, which will help to enhance lighting levels for competitions. John Caldwell is pictured wearing his Lonsdale Belt, which he won in October 1960 in taking the British flyweight title. 'Rinty' Monaghan with his ‘Ring Magazine’ belt, which he received in 1950 in recognition of his undisputed world flyweight title. Belfast’s boxing heroes Belfast has a strong profile of world champion boxers under its belt. And what better way to celebrate the contribution that boxing has made to our city than to recognise the achievements of our great boxing heroes from years gone by? Next year, we’ll be erecting bronze sculptures of John Caldwell (7 May 1938 - 10 July 2009) in Dunville Park and John Joseph ‘Rinty’ Monaghan (21 August 1918 – 3 March 1984) in Cathedral Gardens. Artist Alan Beattie Herriot has been appointed to undertake this honour. In Woodvale Park, a boxing themed art piece will also commemorate all of the boxing heroes in the local area. It’s hoped that this investment in boxing themed public art will create a sense of pride and a source of inspiration for people living in the local areas. As part of our £200,000 boxing strategy, we’re working with boxing clubs and youth clubs to increase participation so that Belfast’s boxing legacy lives on. Playing in a new league 20 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 We’re improving the quality of our facilities, with new playing pitches and pavilions, to help players and clubs play more regional games and encourage more young people to try out a wider range of sports. work will also start in 2015 on: •new pavilions at Ballysillan Park and Victoria Park; •a new pitch at Ormeau; and •new pitches and pavilions at Woodlands Playing Fields, Musgrave Park, Falls Park and Cherryvale. A new pitch and pavilion is currently under construction at Cliftonville Playing Fields, with new pavilions starting soon in the Waterworks and Dixon Playing Fields. And This project has been supported by our £15.1 million pitches investment, with £1 million coming from the GAA. Celebrated citizen Celebrated citizen Carl Frampton Thousands of proud fans gathered in the grounds of City Hall recently to celebrate the achievements of Belfast’s new world champion boxer, Carl Frampton. Lord Mayor, Cllr Nichola Mallon, held a special reception for him in the front lawns of City Hall to give local people the opportunity to celebrate his victory against Spanish fighter, Kiko Martinez. Over 16,000 people turned out to support the 27 year old Belfast boy in his world title fight at the Titanic Quarter Belfast, with over 90 countries watching live on TV. skills in the ring soon caught the attention of former world champion boxer, Barry McGuigan. The win is Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton’s 19th in his professional career, and puts him well on his way to becoming one of the biggest names in world boxing. In 2009, Carl turned professional under the management of Barry McGuigan. And his son, Shane McGuigan, trained Carl to his world title. The London But it all started at the based coach fuses science with age of seven when Carl picked up his old-school dedication in a bespoke boxing gloves for the first time. His coach, training regime, which features input Billy McKee, saw Carl’s potential and set from a bioscientist and a neuroto work putting down foundations at musculoskeletal consultant. Midland Amateur Boxing Club in Tigers Bay, north Belfast. And soon Carl was But Carl is still a Belfast boy at heart fighting his way to the top. and looks forward to coming home to Belfast to see his wife, Christine, and After winning the European Union two year old daughter, Carla, on his silver medal and the Irish Senior weekend breaks from physical training. Featherweight title, two prestigious domestic senior titles, along with 12 Outside of the ring, Carl is a family international medals from around the man and is heavily involved with charity globe, Carl’s future looked bright and his work for a variety of different causes. Carl’s hand injury from his ‘Titanic Showdown’ with Martinez will keep him out of the ring until early 2015, when he can expect all of Belfast to get behind him once again as he defends his world title. In the meantime, Belfast’s newest sporting superstar can enjoy a well deserved break with his family this Christmas as they look forward to the birth of their next child. Congratulations once again Carl - we wish you a happy Christmas and a fighting fit New Year! Your donations help to save lives, turn your pre-loved into re-loved and donate to your local Action Cancer store. Email: [email protected] Tel: 028 9080 3344 for large donations. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 21 Moving Knock River Parks in the picture Are you an amateur photographer or photography fan? If so, it’s time to think about entering our Belfast Parks Photographic Competition. Our parks offer a wealth of natural landscapes, including woodlands, meadows and lakes, and are full of historic buildings like the Tropical Ravine and Wilmont House. We’re looking for photographs that capture our beautiful parks. It could be one of our manicured gardens, a snap of the local wildlife or some of the people who bring our parks to life. Earlier this year, as part of the combined Connswater Community Greenway and East Belfast Flood Alleviation Scheme, the Knock River was redirected away from the houses and diverted into the middle of the Orangefield Park. This has significantly reduced the risk of flooding, whilst creating an amazing outdoor educational resource.This work, alongside the development of bespoke, curriculum based educational materials, has meant that the park can now become a central hub for outdoor learning. The park itself has been turned into an ‘outdoor classroom’ with interpretive signage, educational materials and a new designated pond dipping area. Field Studies Centres, who developed the learning materials, have also trained local primary and secondary school teachers to deliver environmental and ecological education programmes that focus on the diverted river and the variety of nature that can be discovered in the park. Why not go online and learn about the moving of the Knock River and get information on nature conservation, biodiversity, habitats and how you can get involved? Visit www.communitygreenway.co.uk/ movingtheknockriver Knock River before Take advantage of the rain showers, snowflakes or sunshine to create a unique photo that will stand out from other entries. The photographs will be judged on beauty, creativity and originality. The closing date for entries is Friday 15 May 2015. So get snapping and give it your best shot. Knock River after For an entry form and information on submitting your photographs, go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ parkphotocompetition or call 9027 0467. Mindful Walks Groundwork NI, in partnership with Active Belfast, is encouraging residents to try Mindful Walks in parks and outdoor areas near you. Mindfulness is meditation and mindful walking means walking meditation. Mindful walking can help promote physical and mental health. Anyone can take part and the benefits can be almost immediate. Each Mindful Walk is led by an experienced Mindfulness Practitioner. They're free and last around 90 minutes. Why not come along to stop, breathe and enjoy the beautiful, natural surroundings? 22 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Pictured outdoors on a Belfast Mindful walk are, left to right: Ben Hanvey, Active Belfast Project Officer, Lynne Elliott, Mindful walker, Michael McEvoy, Project Officer at Groundwork NI, Pauline Dunlop, Mindful walker and Séamus Mullen, Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement (Belfast), Public Health Agency. For more information go to www.mindfulwalksbelfast.wordpress.com Tropical Ravine gets the green light Coming up roses! Our Local Investment Fund has “Now the garden offers a place for our 20 residents turned a piece of vacant land to relax, meet up with into a therapeutic garden. family or friends or improve Rosemount House received their physical and mental £46,000 to develop the health through gardening,” overgrown site, behind their says Charles Rafferty, Antrim Road property in north Compliance Officer. Belfast.The land was donated by “As well as aiding the local residents Sheila and Dan recovery process, it is also McCann and Peter Gormley. attracting more wildlife and It was previously used to dump providing extra green space rubbish and had become within a built-up area.” an eyesore for the charity, The garden is one of 52 which provides sheltered and community projects to supported accommodation for homeless men recovering benefit from our £5 million Local Investment Fund so far. from alcohol addiction. Read more case studies at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/investment or call 9027 0202. We’re excited to announce that planning permission has been granted for the £3.8 million restoration of the Tropical Ravine and its important botanical collection in Botanic Gardens. The ravine has also received its ‘listed building consent’ to make sure the character of the building retains its special architectural and historical interest. The Tropical Ravine is now closed with work due to begin in early 2015.The Ravine will reopen in autumn 2016. and distinctive species - the Killarney Fern. We’re working with the Eden Project to ensure To prepare for the construction, the collection of rare and endangered plants will be we’ve rehomed some of conserved and developed to the plants, including banana, cinnamon, bromeliad and orchid, create an entertaining and educational experience for all. as well as one of the rarest Read more case studies For more information goatto www.belfastcity.gov.uk/investment or call 9027 0202. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tropicalravine CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 23 Belfast Zoo Giraffe calf makes debut at Belfast Zoo! Belfast Zoo recently welcomed a Rothschild’s giraffe calf and keepers are delighted to announce that the infant is a girl! The lofty newcomer, who has been called ‘Ballymena’, was born to proud parents, Neja and Finn. Christmas at the zoo Belfast Zoo is expecting a very rare new arrival from the North Pole this December. Santa will be parking his sleigh and reindeer at Cave Hill to meet zoo visitors in his special grotto on 13, 14, 20, 21 and 22 December. Come along and wrap and deliver presents to the chimpanzees, decorate Christmas trees for the Asian elephants, make some Christmas crafts and enjoy some festive animal feeding times. Tickets are on sale from 1 October 2014. For more information or to book tickets, visit www.belfastzoo.co.uk/events, email [email protected] or call us on 9077 6277 extension 229. Giraffe give birth standing up and the calf falls more than five feet to the ground! The calf learns to stand within 30 minutes and can run just 10 hours after birth! Zoo curator, Alyn Cairns, is delighted with the new arrival, “Keepers were onsite throughout the labour to ensure that everything went smoothly and, since the birth, we have been giving the pair time to bond. of names throughout Neja’s pregnancy and have selected ‘Ballymena’, which will be shortened to ‘Mena’.” Rothschild’s giraffe are one of the most endangered of “It is a tradition that we the nine subspecies of giraffe name our giraffe calves and are part of a European after towns and villages in breeding programme. Belfast Northern Ireland and Ireland, Zoo first became home to which begin with ‘Bally’. The giraffe in 1988 and, since keepers, who care for the then, 33 calves have been giraffe, have been thinking born at the Cave Hill site. You can support the care of Belfast Zoo’s giraffe herd by taking part in the animal adoption scheme. Visit www.belfastzoo.co.uk/adoption or call 90 776 277 extension 229 for more details. We need your help! As part of our enrichment programme to stimulate the animals, we're on the lookout for your old Christmas trees and old clothing. Many of the animals love to eat the trees, especially the elephants, and we wrap up old clothes for the apes as ‘Christmas 24 presents’ as they love playing with them! If you'd like to help us, please feel free to bring any donations to the zoo. For more information about Belfast Zoo call 9077 6277, go to www.belfastzoo.co.uk facebook.com/belfastzoo twitter.com /belfastzoo CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Members of Clonard Summer Outreach Brush Off competition winners Clonard Summer Outreach have beaten off strong competition and won this year’s Brush Off Community Cleanup Competition. The competition ran between April and August 2014 and challenged local communities to take ownership of their environment and make a real difference to where they live. Schools, residents, summer schemes, voluntary and church groups all took part in cleanups, gathering over 200 bags of rubbish. The judges were impressed with Clonard Summer Outreach’s promotion of their work, including before and after images and a production of a DVD detailing their cleanup. The runners up; Sandy Row Community Centre, Greater Village Regeneration Trust and Bloomfield Community Association, had a strong focus on advertising their projects using social media, local shops and newsagents and working in partnership with external bodies.They also demonstrated a strong commitment to the sustainability of their projects. Generous prizes were sponsored by McDonalds, Tesco, Translink and Holiday Inn. If you are interested in holding a community cleanup, we can help. Just call us on 9032 0202, or email [email protected]. The Christmas ELF Our Christmas ELF (Environmental Litter Friend) will be visiting nursery schools this festive season to spread our important anti-litter message. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 25 Green Dealing with extra Christmas waste Most of us end up with extra rubbish over Christmas and it can be difficult to determine the best way to dispose of it. You can recycle most of your waste using your bins and boxes at home or by taking it to one of our recycling centres. Here’s a quick A to Z guide about what goes where. Artificial Christmas trees recycling centre Batteries red box (in a bag), recycling centre Broken Christmas lights recycling centre Cans black box, blue bin, recycling centre Cardboard boxes red box, blue bin, recycling centre Cartons black box, blue bin, recycling centre Christmas cards plain cards in red box, blue bin, recycling centre* Christmas crackers cardboard inner tube in red box, blue bin or at a recycling centre (place the rest in your black bin) Cling film and shrink wrap black bin (cannot be recycled) Clothes red box (in a bag), recycling centre, charity shop Crisp packets black bin (cannot be recycled) Electrical items recycling centre Foil (clean) black box (in a bag), blue bin, recycling centre Glass bottles and jars recycling centre, bottle banks, red box, purple box (in glass trial area) Leftover food use for other meals if possible or recycle using brown bin or green food bin Mobile phones recycling centre Old decorations depends on what they are made from, but most will have to go in black bins Plastic bottles black box, blue bin, recycling centre Plastic pots tubs and trays black box Real Christmas trees recycling centre, branches in brown bins Sweet and biscuit tins black box, blue bin, recycling centre Takeaway pizza boxes (torn up) brown bin or green food bin Toys good condition only - charity shops or reuse container at a recycling centre Wrapping paper black bin (cannot be recycled) * we cannot recycle cards with glitter and lots of decoration If you’re still unsure about the best way to dispose of a particular item, contact our helpline on 0800 032 8100 or watch our recycling video at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/recycling 26 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Green Know your waste! It’s just as important to remember what can’t go into your bin as much as what can. Do one thing differently The Love Food, Hate Waste (LFHW) ‘10 cities’ campaign is now in full swing, highlighting the importance of reducing food waste to residents of selected cities across the UK, including Belfast. The campaign will demonstrate the many ways we can reduce food waste and save money. Free training is available to individuals, groups and businesses, over the next 18 months, to urge people to ‘Do one thing differently’ in their approach to food waste. The training will give you fascinating ideas, tips and advice on how to reduce your food waste at home and provide you with all the skills and confidence to go out there and spread the Love Food Hate Waste message. And remember to recycle any food waste in your green or brown bin. www.belfastcity.gov.uk/bins If you'd like to get involved visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com On 13 December, new rules will be introduced that will affect the way food businesses provide allergen information. Local mum, Mary Fields, tells us what these changes will mean for her and her son Luke, who has a peanut allergy. Yes, it’s difficult buying non-packaged food or when I want to take Luke for a treat, as we don’t know what the foods contain. Do friends and family find it difficult to know what foods he can have? Luke is very aware and cautious about his allergy, which is good. However, if I’m not around, people are very cautious about what Luke can have and sometimes this means “if in doubt, Luke does without”. Reuse before you recycle You may’ve noticed our large blue reuse containers at our recycling centres. These are serviced by East Belfast Mission who collect items that you no longer want, but that are too good to throw out.They then refurbish, repaint and reupholster the items, where necessary, and sell them through their Re:Store outlets. The money raised subsidises their Meals on Wheels and other services for the elderly and vulnerable. Food labelling Do you find it hard to choose suitable foods for Luke? Plastic bags, textiles and take away pizza boxes placed in the blue bin can contaminate the whole lorry and increase the price of disposing the load from £100 to £900. The money saved by putting the correct items in your bins is reinvested in our parks, community centres and other services. Only use your blue bin for: • paper, • card, • plastic bottles, • cans, • clean foil, and • cartons. If you’re thinking of doing a clear out, consider donating your unwanted items for reuse before recycling them. Mary and Luke at a local food business with food labelled properly. Treecycle How will these changes make a difference to your life? They will help my family and friends to decide on foods that Luke can enjoy safely. Also, visiting restaurants and cafés will be a more relaxing experience for the whole family. If you need more information on these new regulations visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/food Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree at any of our recycling centres. Call 0800 032 8100 or visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/recycling CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 27 Good enough to eat It’s hard to keep costs down at Christmas. So why not make some savings by reusing leftovers and cutting down on food waste? Creamy turkey and ham stroganoff Learn the 4Ts of diabetes Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) in Belfast are working with Diabetes UK and the Belfast Education and Library Board to raise awareness of the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. The 4Ts associated with Type 1 diabetes are: 1. Toilet - going to the loo a lot, bed wetting by a usually dry child or heavier nappies in babies; 2. Thirsty - being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst; 3. Tired - feeling more tired than usual; and 4. Thinner - losing weight or looking thinner than normal. This dish is based on a traditional beef stroganoff, but uses leftover turkey and gammon instead to make a tasty creamy dish. You will need: ey, diced - 300g (11 oz) leftover roast turk , diced - 100g (4 oz) leftover cooked gammon - 300g pack mushrooms, sliced ional) - 100g (4 oz) chestnuts, halved (opt - 300ml (half pint) soured cream - 1 tbsp oil - 1 tsp paprika Method: and 1.Heat the oil in a large frying pan fry the mushrooms and paprika for mon gam 2-3 minutes. Add the turkey, and chestnuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes. er 2.Stir in the soured cream and simm taste. gently for 1-2 minutes. Season to 3.Serve with rice or pasta. Cook’s tip Double cream or crème fraiche can be used instead of soured cream and stirred into pasta instead of rice. Add hot smoked paprika for extra flavour. 28 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Research by Diabetes UK shows that up to nine out of 10 parents do not know the four main symptoms of the illness. The ‘4Ts’ campaign educates parents, carers, and those working with children on what to look out for to ensure early diagnosis and treatment. Pictured with pupils at Harberton Special School, Belfast (L-R): Florence Findlay White, National Care Advisor, Diabetes UK; Mike Megaw, Business Manager Belfast ICPs; and Dr Michael McKenna, GP lead and Chair of the South Belfast ICP. If a child has some or all of these symptoms you should contact your GP urgently so they can arrange for testing. Looking for a job? Take HARTE Bernie Magee, aged 24 and living in north Belfast, had been unemployed since leaving school at the age of 18. But this all changed after she took part in our Hospitality and Retail Training for Employment (HARTE) Programme. Through HARTE, Bernie gained five qualifications in areas including World Host Training, Food Hygiene and Customer Service - all of which helped her update her CV and embark on a career in the growing hospitality sector. Bernie is now Counter Assistant at O’Brien’s coffee shop, where she works 16 hours each week. Bernie says, “The HARTE programme gave me free access to a wide range of training and helped me to build confidence in my abilities. If you’re looking for a career change, or perhaps returning to work after starting a family and you’re interested in starting a career in hospitality, get signed up today! Without HARTE I simply wouldn’t be in the job I’m in now.” Our HARTE programme gives unemployed individuals a range of employability and vocational training opportunities to help them secure employment in the tourism and hospitality sector. HARTE is funded by Belfast City Council, Lisburn City Council and the European Social Fund with the support of the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL). Here’s to our unsung heroes ‘Celebrating the best of Belfast’ is the theme of Lord Mayor, Cllr Nicola Mallon’s term in office. She wants to connect with those who feel invisible in our city and celebrate the contributions of our unsung heroes. Tomorrow’s leaders Carers make up a large portion of our society but their efforts are often forgotten or unnoticed. We chatted to Laura Collins who tells us what the past 33 years of caring have been like for her. “On the 10 July 1981, I had a beautiful baby boy. Little did I know that, within two years, I'd be caring for my husband, my elderly father and my little son.” Laura went on to explain that trying to do it on your own doesn’t benefit anyone,“I used to focus all my energies on helping my loved ones to get the most out of life. I was naive and did not realise that providing such intense support, 24/7, is just not possible for one person to do.” According to Laura, having a life outside of your caring role is essential and should not be considered a luxury, “I need to look after myself so I can physically provide good care for my family. Most people at my age are The newly recruited Belfast Youth Forum recently embarked on a two year term, which will run until June 2016. Laura (pictured right) with her friend and fellow carer, Leandre Monroe. planning to retire. This will not be the case for me, so finding opportunities to promote a quality of life is essential.” As part of their induction, the 40 young people met the Lord Mayor to find out more about her role and priorities for the year.They also helped to launch an intergenerational toolkit and facilitated discussions at the EurVoice event. Laura says that accepting the ‘label’ of carer can make all the difference, “When I started caring, I was seen as a dutiful daughter, a good mother and a supportive wife. But much has been done over the years to highlight the caring role and the stresses involved. “I cherish the term ‘family carer’, as it identifies and validates what I do in an unpaid capacity. It is only by knowing and owning this word that the journey to carer support can begin.” If you are a carer and need help or advice, contact Carers NI. Caring for carers There are around 34,000 unpaid carers in Belfast who look after frail, ill or disabled loved ones. Many are unaware of their right to benefits and services that can help, and see caring as a normal part of family life. But, you don’t have to do it alone. It’s important to get as much help as you can so that you don’t end up feeling exhausted and isolated. Carers NI have a confidential and independent advice service for carers and their families’, helping you find the support you need, when you need it. Call Carers NI any weekday on 9043 9843 and ask for their free booklet, ‘Looking after someone - an essential guide to carers’ rights and benefits’. Or download a copy at www.carersni.org, where you’ll find useful information about support for carers.You can also access their online forum, where carers share their problems and give each other support. Did you know... Because they are unpaid, carers across Northern Ireland save the economy at least £4.4 billion each year? However, they are missing out on state support of more than £4 million in unclaimed benefits. Call Carers NI on 9043 9843 or email [email protected] for more information. The group will spend their first four months completing teambuilding activities and learning about: •democracy; • children’s rights; • how the Belfast Youth Forum works; •communication; • negotiation and leadership skills; and • public speaking. They’ll also complete a weekend residential, to help them decide on the campaigns they want to lead and the events they want to organise, and will award a group of young people a £500 children’s rights bursary as part of the PCSP awards. Keep an eye on their progress at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ belfastyouthforum, follow @belfastcc and join in the conversation at #BelfastYouthForum CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 29 Present safety It’s that time of year again home. Make sure that when we start to think Christmas decorations are about buying presents and not mistaken by children decorating our houses for as toys as they are unlikely Christmas. So here are a to comply with toy safety few things to think about to requirements. make sure you have a safe • Look for the CE mark when festive season: buying toys and check the • Be safe when using tea lights age advice to ensure the toy and candles – never leave is suitable for your child. You these unattended when should also separate toys for burning and make sure they older and younger children are in a safe place, away to help prevent accidents from children, pets and and choking hazards. furnishings. Always use an • Make sure that you upturned spoon or a candle buy any presents from snuffer to put them out – reputable suppliers. never blow them out or use water to extinguish. If you are concerned about the safety of any product you’ve bought please contact us on 9027 0428. • Make sure that you buy Christmas lights from a trustworthy supplier and never leave lights on when you leave the Decade of Centenaries This year marks the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War when Irish regiments enlisted in the new Divisions: the 10th Irish Division, the 16th Irish Division and the 36th Ulster Division. Over 200,000 Irish men fought in this war and it is estimated that up to 49,400 Irish soldiers from Irish and British based divisions died between 1914 and 1918. Over the coming months we’re organising some events as part of our Decade of Centenaries Programme to remember them. Check out our 'What's on' guide on pages 17-19. Did you know? The Irish regiments that fought in World War 1 were: • Royal Irish Regiment, • Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, • Royal Irish Rifles, • Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers), • Connaught Rangers, • Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment, • Royal Dublin Fusiliers, • Royal Munster Fusiliers. 30 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Join the club Many homes still rely on increasingly expensive home heating oil. So some communities have established local clubs to use their combined bargaining power to get a lower price with suppliers. Everyone, even those who would normally pay more for smaller quantities, get their oil delivered for the same price per litre - often saving members hundreds of pounds over a year. We’ve got together with the Public Health Agency and Bryson Energy to develop a toolkit to help groups set up their own clubs. We’re also encouraging some of the city’s larger community organisations to offer practical support to local groups that would like to set up a club or improve an existing one. Consumer advice Consumer advice on guarantees I got PVC fascia, soffit and guttering at my home two years ago and I received a 10 year guarantee. But the PVC started to discolour in some areas so I contacted the company I used. They said the manufacturer of the PVC products supplied the guarantee and I must refer to them. I did this and they sent me a form to complete and return but I have not heard back. Do I have to rely on the manufacturer to sort the problem under the guarantee or can I ask the company that carried out the work to put it right? When you buy goods or services you make a contract with the seller and they are liable to you if they breach it.The consumer protection laws say that goods should be: • of satisfactory quality, • fit for purpose, and • as described. A service should also be carried out with reasonable care and skill. This means that if the seller carries out substandard work or supplies faulty goods you can ask them to put things right. These are your statutory rights; a guarantee does not replace these but adds to them. By law, you have rights against the company that carried out the work. The Statute of Limitations states that you have the right to take action against the seller of goods or services for a breach of contract for up to six years. At this point, you can ask for a repair or damages. Put your complaint in writing if you are unable to get a resolution directly with the seller. If you do not receive a suitable response and if the amount of the claim is under £3000 Need help with a consumer problem? you can then take your case to the Small Claims Court. A guarantee is different to your consumer rights; it makes a contract between you and the guarantor. It doesn’t have to be offered and can be given verbally or in writing. If a free guarantee is given with a product it must be made available: • in writing, • in English (if offered in the UK,) and • in plain language. It should also clearly detail how to make a claim.You may need to register the guarantee to avoid any difficulties if you have to make a claim later. Check the terms and conditions of the guarantee to understand what you can expect the guarantor to do to put things right. Guarantees usually promise to fix manufacturing faults free and for a set period. If you make a claim under the guarantee, tell the guarantor that you are reserving your rights under the consumer protection laws. If the guarantor does not settle your complaint and the guarantee is in writing, then you may have to take legal action. In all cases it is best to find out what you are entitled to claim from both the guarantee and under consumer law and decide which one is likely to get you the quickest, most convenient and best results. If you have a consumer problem and would like some specialist advice, visit the Advice Centre at 14 Wellington Place, Belfast. You can pick up information on consumer issues from here or go online to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ consumeradvice Opening times: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm 9.30am - 4.30pm 9.30am - 2.00pm 9.30am - 4.30pm 9.30am - 4.15pm We're closed at weekends. You can also telephone 9032 8260 or email your query to [email protected] Go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ consumeradvice for more answers to consumer problems. CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 31 Seniors’ section The benefits of age Intergenerational toolkit We recently launched the Agefriendly Belfast intergenerational toolkit and guide, which offers organisations the support to effectively plan, implement and evaluate their intergenerational projects. It includes practical tips and guidance that will help projects become a success. To get your free copy of this resource, please contact the Age-friendly Belfast Team on 9050 2073 or download it at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/seniors Age-friendly Belfast calendar We’ve developed a calendar of Age-friendly Belfast events for 2015. If you haven't already received one through your forum, or at one of the winter warmth events, please contact the Age-friendly Belfast team on 9050 2073 or email [email protected] 32 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 Northern Ireland is an ageing society, and this is something worth celebrating. Many families, organisations and communities depend on older people for their skills, knowledge and experience. Older people pay taxes and have contributed throughout their lives to their ‘old age pension.’They also provide invaluable care and support to others. Yet, too often, we hear pessimistic voices saying that increased age is a burden on society by creating unaffordable costs. The ‘Appreciating Age' report by The Commissioner for Older People NI challenges this point of view and considers the economic value of the contributions made by older people in our society. The report looks at: •taxes paid, •volunteering time, and •informal caring that older people provide. It reveals that the contributions of older people far outweigh the cost of agerelated spending, to the tune of an astonishing £24.7 billion over the next fifty years. So let’s set the record straight and celebrate that we're better off because of our ageing population; let’s appreciate age! Reducing home fuel costs money to buy Winter Fuel Payments are 'Be Warm' oil annual tax-free payments to help with heating costs during savings stamps. periods of cold weather. The quickest way to make Seniors can apply for Winter a claim, or to find out if Fuel Payments from the you are eligible, call the Social Security Agency. These Winter Fuel Payment are available to people helpline on 0845 915 15 receiving a state pension or 15 or visit certain benefits, as well as www.nidirect.gov.uk those in employment, if they are eligible. For information on oil saving stamps go to If you or someone you www.belfastcity.gov.uk/ know qualifies for this bewarm payment, you can use this Being prepared in winter Hear to Help service As the temperature continues to drop, it’s important to keep yourself warm and take particular care of your health and wellbeing. The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Action on Hearing Loss are working in partnership on a joint project called ‘Hear to Help’. If you need help to stay warm, or if you know an older person who’s struggling this winter, contact the Age NI Advice and Advocacy Service on 0808 808 7575. The aim of the project is to provide FREE hearing aid maintenance to NHS hearing aid users, in local clinics, and at home to housebound people. Looking out for neighbours During winter, some of our older and more vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours can find it difficult to get out and about. Why not lend them a helping hand? You can help your older neighbours by doing some of the following: Hear to Help will be holding clinics across the city and can assist with: •general hearing aid usage and cleaning; •batteries and provision of batteries; •changing the flexible hosing on the hearing aid, which should be done every six months; and •advice and information on sevices for hard of hearing people •Call in to make sure that everything is alright and to find out if they need anything. •Check they're warm enough. Make sure their heating system is working properly and timed for the weather. Suggest blankets, hot water bottles and hot drinks to keep them warm. •Make sure that they're drinking plenty of fluids and eating hot meals. this Christmas •Suggest that they get the flu jab from their local GP or health centre. •Keep an eye out for signs that something could be wrong, such as milk not being taken in and curtains remaining closed. •Make sure there are no fire hazards and that they have a working smoke alarm. Call us for a free home safety check on 9091 8715. •If you're going out to buy groceries or on other errands, offer to pick up shopping for them. For that unique and personal Christmas gift Boxing kits, collectibles, personalised garments, camping gear and army surplus, garment alterations, computer repairs and much more! Smithfield is open every Monday-Saturday in December from 9am-5.30pm and every Sunday from 1pm-6pm. Winetavern Street, behind Castlecourt www.belfastcity.gov.uk/smithfield 6812-Smithfield Christmas Advert.indd 1 CityMatters 33 13/10/2014 November 2014 - January 2015 14:51 Members' directory Members of Belfast City Council Balmoral Electoral Area Oldpark Electoral Area (Blackstaff, Finaghy, Malone, Musgrave, Upper Malone, Windsor) (Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Cliftonville, Legoniel, New Lodge, Waterworks) Alderman Tom Ekin Councillor Claire Hanna Councillor Bernie Kelly Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir Alderman Ruth Patterson Alderman Bob Stoker Councillor Mary Clarke Councillor JJ Magee Councillor Nichola Mallon Councillor Gerard McCabe Councillor Gareth McKee Councillor Lee Reynolds ALL SDLP SDLP SF DUP UUP 9020 1714 07729 208258 07710 931323 9024 3194 07788 371323 07876 358893 SF SF SDLP SF DUP DUP 9074 0817 9074 0817 9032 0202 9074 0817 07917 353474 07879 065457 Castle Electoral Area Pottinger Electoral Area (Bellevue, Castleview, Cavehill, Chichester Park, Duncairn, Fortwilliam) (Ballymacarrett, Bloomfield, Orangefield, Ravenhill, The Mount, Woodstock) Alderman David Browne UUP Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell SF Councillor Patrick Convery SDLP Councillor Tierna Cunningham SF Alderman Lydia Patterson DUP Councillor Guy Spence DUP Alderman May Campbell Councillor Máire Hendron Councillor Dr John Kyle Councillor Adam Newton Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile Alderman Gavin Robinson 9077 1757 9074 0817 07884 367987 9074 0817 9071 7072 078 2485 9297 Court Electoral Area (Crumlin, Glencairn, Highfield, Shankill, Woodvale) Councillor Billy Hutchinson Alderman Brian Kingston Alderman Frank McCoubrey Councillor Naomi Thompson Councillor Nicola Verner PUP 07515 715563 DUP 07795 233313 DUP 9032 0202 DUP 9074 4008 DUP 07585 008895 Laganbank Electoral Area (Ballynafeigh, Botanic, Rosetta, Shaftesbury, Stranmillis) Councillor Catherine Curran ALL Councillor Deirdre Hargey SF Councillor Pat McCarthy SDLP Councillor Kate Mullan SDLP Alderman Christopher Stalford DUP 9033 0811 9024 3194 07711 644275 07852 150167 07791 317310 Lower Falls Electoral Area (Beechmount, Clonard, Falls, Upper Springfield, Whiterock) Councillor Janice Austin Councillor Ciaran Beattie Councillor Steven Corr Councillor Colin Keenan Councillor Jim McVeigh 34 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 SF SF SF SDLP SF 9062 6670 9050 8989 9062 6670 9080 7808 9050 8989 DUP ALL PUP DUP SF DUP 9087 8587 9065 0052 07515 409757 9045 9500 9024 3194 9032 0202 Upper Falls Electoral Area (Andersonstown, Falls Park, Glencolin, Glen Road, Ladybrook) Councillor Tim Attwood Councillor Arder Carson Councillor Matt Garrett Councillor Emma Groves Councillor Caoimhín Mac Giolla Mhín SDLP SF SF SF 9080 7808 9080 8404 9080 8404 9080 8404 SF 9080 8404 Victoria Electoral Area (Ballyhackamore, Belmont, Cherryvalley, Island, Knock, Stormont, Sydenham) Councillor Tom Haire Councillor John Hussey Councillor Mervyn Jones Councillor Brian Kennedy Councillor Laura McNamee Alderman Jim Rodgers Alderman Andrew Webb DUP DUP ALL DUP ALL UUP ALL 07796 453691 07889 838047 9047 3420 07769 333223 9032 0202 07801 882478 07976 018801 Party abbreviations ALLAlliance DUP Democratic Unionist Party GP Green Party PBPA People Before Profit Alliance PUP Progressive Unionist Party SDLP Social, Democratic and Labour Party SF Sinn Féin TUV Traditional Unionist Voice UUP Ulster Unionist Party Members of Belfast’s shadow council Court Balmoral (Belvoir, Finaghy, Malone, Musgrave and Upper Malone) Councillor Paula Bradshaw ALL Councillor Jeffrey Dudgeon UUP Councillor Claire Hanna SDLP Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir SF Councillor Christopher Stalford DUP 07825 684499 07921 251874 07729 208258 9024 3194 07791 317310 Black Mountain (Andersonstown, Ballymurphy, Beechmount, Colin Glen, Falls Park, Shaw’s Road and Turf Lodge) Councillor Tim Attwood Councillor Janice Austin Councillor Ciarán Beattie Councillor Gerry Carroll Councillor Arder Carson Councillor Steven Corr Councillor Emma Groves SDLP SF SF PBPA SF SF SF 07802 279939 9062 6670 9050 8989 07596 114612 9080 8404 9062 6670 9080 8404 (Blackstaff, Central, Ormeau, Stranmillis and Windsor) SDLP UUP SF 07769 298311 9032 0202 9024 3194 ALL DUP 07833 220447 07788 371323 Castle TUV PUP DUP SF DUP SF 07876 743222 07515 715563 07795 233313 9050 8989 9032 0202 9050 8989 Lisnasharragh (Cregagh, Hillfoot, Merok, Orangefield, Ravenhill and Rosetta) Councillor Aileen Graham Councillor Carole Howard Councillor Michael Long Councillor Chris McGimpsey Councillor Kate Mullan Councillor Tommy Sandford DUP ALL ALL UUP SDLP DUP 07876 033389 07876 800913 07876 395436 9045 6593 07852 150167 07867 420201 (Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Cliftonville, Legoniel, New Lodge, and Water Works) Councillor Mary Clarke Councillor Julie-Anne Corr Councillor JJ Magee Councillor Nichola Mallon Councillor Gerry McCabe Councillor Gareth McKee SF PUP SF SDLP SF DUP 9074 0817 07934 819824 9074 0817 9032 0202 9074 0817 07917 353474 Ormiston (Bellevue, Cavehill, Chichester Park, Duncairn, Fortwilliam and Innisfayle) Councillor David Browne UUP Councillor Mary Ellen CampbellSF Councillor Patrick Convery SDLP Councillor Nuala McAllister ALL Councillor Lydia Patterson DUP Councillor Guy Spence DUP 07774 424140 9074 0817 07884 367987 07791 251441 9071 7072 07824 859297 Colin* (Dunmurry, Ladybrook, Lagmore, Poleglass, Stewartstown and Twinbrook) Councillor David Bell Councillor Matt Garrett Councillor Bill Groves Councillor Brian Heading Councillor Stephen Magennis Councillor Charlene O’Hara Councillor Jolene Bunting Councillor Billy Hutchinson Councillor Brian Kingston Councillor Mary McConville Councillor Frank McCoubrey Councillor Jim McVeigh Oldpark Botanic Councillor Declan Boyle Councillor Graham Craig Councillor Deirdre Hargey Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown Councillor Ruth Patterson (Ballygomartin, Clonard, Falls, Forth River, Shankill and Woodvale) SF SF SF SDLP SF SF 9061 1176 9080 8404 07792 852363 07854 365833 07989 530062 9061 1176 *Please note that the District Electoral Areas (NI) Order 2014 named this ward as Collin. (Belmont, Garnerville, Gilnahirk, Knock, Sandown, Shandon and Stormont) Councillor Ross Brown Councillor Tom Haire Councillor John Hussey Councillor Peter Johnston Councillor Mervyn Jones Councillor Laura McNamee Councillor Jim Rodgers GP DUP DUP UUP ALL ALL UUP 07930 366842 07796 453691 07889 838047 07827 909660 9047 3420 9032 0202 07801 882478 Titanic (Ballymacarrett, Beersbridge, Bloomfield, Connswater, Sydenham and Woodstock) Councillor David Armitage Councillor Sonia Copeland Councillor John Kyle Councillor Adam Newton Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile Councillor Gavin Robinson ALL UUP PUP DUP SF DUP 07881 363939 07833 223215 07515 409757 028 9045 9500 9024 3194 9032 0202 CityMatters November 2014 - January 2015 35