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Ballymena’s Fairhill Shopping Centre For Sale With £52M Price TagTh e centre had been off ered for sale along with two other major retail assets belonging to Mr Morrison’s company Corbo - Altnagelvin Retail Park in Strabane and the Showgrounds in Omagh.It’s understood the Altnagelvin and Omagh properties have already been disposed of and one possibility is that Mr Morrison’s company Corbo may refi nance so that it can buy Fairhill.Ulster Bank sold around £50m in loans relating to Corbo last year to a consortium made up of Deutsche Bank, Burlington Loan Management, KW Real Estate in Ireland and KW Investment in Luxembourg. It’s understood those funders have been key to putting the parks and shopping centre on the market.It is understood agents CBRE have been appointed to sell the retail parks and shopping centre but neither CBRE nor Corbo would comment.Mr Morrison has been a low-profi le but

infl uential player on Northern Ireland’s property scene for decades and has also been a fi xture of Th e Sunday Times Rich Lists.Colm Murphy, the author of the Sunday Times Rich List, said Mr Morrison had “quietly built up one of the most impressive retail portfolios not only on the island of Ireland but on both islands, starting from almost nothing”.“It is unusual for developers to build shopping centres and hold on to them as most of the value is in site purchase, building and fi rst letting,” Mr Murphy added.“Th ey are then generally sold on to pension funds to larger investment companies. Mr Morrison has a strong

track record in identifying opportunities and realising them.“So I would not say we have seen the last of him. He has unrivalled knowledge, particularly in Northern Ireland, of retail opportunities.”In October and November last year, Mr Morrison and other company offi cers established two corporate entities in Scotland, OBROC Limited Partnership and OBROC General Partner Ltd.According to fi nancial statements fi led for Corbo Ltd for February to October 2014, properties in main company Corbo Ltd were transferred to the new limited partnership - funded by a new loan facility from Deutsche Bank, Burlington Loan Management, KW Real Estate in Ireland and KW Investment in Luxembourg. Remaining assets in Corbo Ltd were fi nanced by a loan from Bank of Ireland.Corbo has sold a large number of assets in recent years with company chief executive Stephen Kirkpatrick stating in 2010 that the fi rm was building a “war chest” for acquisitions.Last year it sold Shane Retail Park on Boucher Road in south Belfast and north Belfast’s Cityside Retail Park. Th e sell-off s began in 2010 when Corbo’s prime site at Belfast’s Donegall Place home of M&S was sold to CBRE Investors for £8.75m.It also sold Holland Market Retail Park and Winfrey Avenue Retail Park, both in Spalding in England, Lemon Quay in Truro and Sainsbury’s in Braidwater Retail Park in Ballymena for a combined £74m.

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Dog Cruelty Conviction For Antrim Woman

Aliesha McLaverty, age 23, a former resident of Firmount Drive in Antrim, was sentenced at Antrim Magistrates Court today, 4th August 2015 aft er pleading guilty to causing the unnecessary suff ering and failing to ensure the welfare of a Labrador pup for which she was responsible. Th e charges were brought against Miss McLaverty by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011. Th e charges related to fi ndings following an investigation by Animal Welfare Offi cers regarding off ences in April 2014, which related to a dog that had died of dehydration and starvation whilst in Miss McLaverty’s care.Miss McLaverty’s was given a two month custodial sentence, suspended for two years. In addition Miss McLaverty was

disqualifi ed from the keeping of animals for a period of 5 years and ordered to pay

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Local Small Business Advisers EntreGuide explain how the easiest way to make customers buy your product or service is to make it easy for them to buy - by creating a purchase path of least resistance. People make choices based on how easy it is to make that choice. Understanding this is vital to making sure customers choose you and your business, rather than the other (let’s not even consider it) option – your competitor. Th ere are many search engines available and yet the vast majority of people choose to use Google. Th e main reason being Google makes it easier to fi nd stuff on the web– there is less resistance. Th e iTunes online store is a lot easier than getting in your car and making your way to the music shop. It undoubtedly off ers an easier route to purchasing and storing music than it’s traditional competitors. Take the example of driving home from work and you need to pop into a shop to pick up some items for dinner. Th ere may be more than one option on your way home, but if one of those shops off ers you hassle-free parking you are more likely to pop in there as it’s just easier. As long as the choices return similar levels of quality the path of least resistance can outweigh price and execution. If a company is providing exceptional quality and service, and off ers the easier route to purchase they have nailed it. Essentially make sure your product is the easiest to experience and to purchase. If it is easier to buy from your competitor than you, get ready for some tough times ahead. If customers didn’t mind a bit of extra eff ort

to fi nd or get exactly what they wanted then there wouldn’t be such an eff ort to rank highly on Google. Page two would be fi ne as you would be confi dent the searchers would take time to click on until they found you. We all know this isn’t the case and it’s no diff erent offl ine. People are wanting to make life easy for themselves. You could create the perfect coff ee shop, serving the best coff ee at a price much lower than your competitors. But if you locate your shop on top of a mountain, you are doomed to fail – unless you have niched down and are targeting coff ee-loving-mountaineers of course. Or if you are right bang in the right location but the queues and service take exceptional long in your joint compared to the other slightly more expensive and less enjoyable coff ee experience two doors down, who have a better service system with more staff , you may fi nd they choose the better service system of the competition as it may just be easier for them. People won’t always make the extra eff ort. Give people back the world’s most precious asset – their time – and they will repay you for it with their custom. If you are losing out to competition, take a few moments to be truthful to yourself on whether you have provided an easy path to purchase. Make the path to purchase less diffi cult and you will surely enjoy the benefi ts. Article supplied by EntreGuide NI Small Business Mentors & Advisers. For more valuable Business Advice go to www.entreguide.com.

Vibrance Is Under New Management

Vibrance is under new management and continues to off er an excellent service in a friendly and warm environment. Bernie McAlister and Janine Holland have joined Aileen Dougan in Vibrance, Greenvale Street, Ballymena. Aileen had been trading as sole proprietor in Vibrance for 7 years and intent on expanding the business she has combined with Bernie and Janine in a joint partnership. Bernie and Janine have 25 years experience between them. We off er a full and modern range of services. We all look forward to welcoming both existing and new clients to our salon.

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Mayor supports the Blood Transfusion Service – and donates in Ballymena himself

Th e Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough, Councillor Billy Ashe is urging support for the work of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfu-sion Service – and is leading by example.On day one of two consecutive local blood donor sessions in Ballymena, Cllr Ashe welcomed the service to the Borough and also gave his own blood by way of example.Commenting, Cllr Ashe said: “Th e Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service needs to attract many new donors to ensure a safe sup-ply of blood to our hospitals. Blood is used in numerous ways, such as going to a child with

leukaemia, a mother during childbirth, a per-son undergoing routine surgery, a person with cancer, or someone involved in an accident. “In Northern Ireland upwards of 1,300 units of blood are used by 500 patients each week, yet 94% of the eligible population still do not give blood. I am urging the people of the Borough to get involved and attend these sessions,” he said.Th e Mayor is pictured in Ballymena’s St Pat-ricks Church Hall, Trostan Ave, with Donor Session Assistant, Gary Moore from the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.

Swann Urges Imperial War Museum For North Antrim

Assemblyman Swann, who is North Antrim UUP Chairman and Party Chief Whip, said he wanted the Imperial War Museum concept to be “a permanent and lasting memorial to the sacrifi ce and service which so many from all communities had given over the centuries so our generation can enjoy the freedoms of a modern democracy”. Mr Swann added: “While Remembrance Sunday, Armistice Day and Armed Forces Day are very important tributes to those who have served or are serving with our security forces, I want a formal Imperial War Museum established in North Antrim which will be an all-year round tribute to our forces, not forgetting the sterling contributions of our emergency services, too. “I also recognize the many churches and locations throughout the constituency which have memorials to the Fallen and those who have served. Th is branch of the Imperial War Museum which I am advocating will build on those tremendous individual tributes. “Equally, I congratulate those who organised, participated and watched past Armed Forces Day events, thereby making the occasion a “stunning success”.

“So oft en we only remember the services and sacrifi ce of our Armed Forces during Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. “Armed Forces Days are especially poignant because they once again remind us of the sterling work which our forces are doing, not just here in Northern Ireland against the increasing terrorist threat, but on a global sphere where many of our Armed Forces are serving. “And equally signifi cantly, it should remind us to keep in our thoughts and prayers the families of those serving in these various military spheres of operations, as well as those who have been wounded in operations, and the families who have lost loved ones serving their country, not just in present confl icts but in the past Troubles. “I also congratulate the organisers of military memorabilia across our North Antrim constituency and encourage them to host as many of these events as possible. “Given North Antrim’s rich history with the Armed Forces across the centuries, I will be investigating how we could establish the Northern Ireland Imperial War Museum in our constituency,” said Assemblyman Swann.

Mr Robin Swann, the North Antrim Ulster Unionist Party Assembly and Chairman of the Stormont Employment and Learning Committee, has called for “an Imperial War Museum linked to the famous London counterpart should be established in North Antrim to honour the constituency’s rich military history”.

UUP MLA Robin Swann – wants an Imperial War Museum linked to London established in North Antrim.

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Heart Attacks Every Week, Charity WarnsBritish Heart Foundation NI found that 314 people aged under 65 died from heart failure in the region last year

Heart attacks kill six people of working age every week in Northern Ireland, a charity has warned.Research conducted by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) NI found that 314 people aged under 65 died from heart failure in the region last year.Launching a new awareness campaign, the charity said the fi gures demonstrated the need for urgent medical research into the causes of cardiac disease.In 2013/14, there were 5,400 heart attacks - including retired and working age people - treated in Northern Ireland hospitals. Th is was up from 4,600 the year before - an increase the BHF said could be due to better diagnosis and recording.Around 74,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with coronary heart disease and the BHF said it remained the region’s single biggest killer.Despite improvements in treatment and diagnosis, the charity warned that around a third of heart attacks are still fatal.It said that stark fi gure shows the necessity of further researchProfessor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the BHF, said: “Th rough medical research, we’ve made great progress in saving the lives of people suff ering from heart attacks. But we mustn’t be lulled into thinking we’ve beaten the disease. Every year thousands of people are still dying from heart attacks, and coronary heart disease remains the UK’s single biggest killer.

“We urgently need to fund more research to fi nd new ways to prevent and treat heart attacks, and ultimately, save more lives. Despite knowing there are genetic and lifestyle factors which increase the risk of heart attacks, we still have no way to stop the furring of the arteries in coronary heart disease that is responsible for causing so many heart attacks. Th is is a challenge that only research can provide the answer to.”Jayne Murray, Head of BHF NI, said: “Every week heart attacks devastate local families, by killing loved ones and leaving many others with debilitating heart conditions that make the rest of their life a daily struggle.“Th e only way we can fi nd new ways to prevent and treat heart attacks is by funding more research. Every penny British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland has spent

on research that is today saving lives has been donated by our generous supporters. We now need the continued backing of our supporters if we’re to make the advances that could save even more local lives from heart disease.”

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Save Pinewood Care Home

On Saturday 22nd August 2015 Jim Allister MLA and Mid and East Antrim Deputy Mayor Cllr Timothy Gaston joined the Unison protest at the proposed closure of Pinewood Residential Care Home in Ballymena.

Commenting, Jim Allister MLA said:“It is my pleasure to join with Unison and others who are here to off er my full support to Pinewood, the staff and most importantly the residents who rely on their excellent service.“Th ere has been a deliberate eff ort by the DUP to close residential care homes, do not be deceived by those who pretend the closure agenda is all the work of the Trust and that the minister is blameless. “”Make no mistake, the Trust is but a front organisation for the department, doing the minister’s bidding. Th e surreptitious agenda is based on closure by stealth. Th e denial of new admissions -which is the minister’s policy - is designed to deny the homes viability and makes a mockery of the consultation. You can’t deny admissions and then conduct a consultation

which is anything other than farcical and preordained in its intended outcome. “Likewise the assurance that no resident will be forced out is not worth as much as it seems, because of the minister’s caveat “so long as it is safe for them to stay”. When the time comes, I fear, many a supposed health and safety concern will be contrived to speed the process.” Cllr Timothy Gaston continued: “Pinewood provides a much needed and valued service in Ballymena, one which residents believe is the best they can receive. It is shocking that this wonderful home has been subjected to repeated attempts to closure and have been banned from taking any new admissions. “It is time for everyone to get behind the campaign to save Pinewood.”

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Partnership Approach For Mid And East Antrim PCSP Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) held its inaugural meeting in Ardeevin, Ballymena. Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) held its inaugural meeting last night in Ardeevin, Ballymena. Th e Chairman of the new Partnership, Alderman Gregg McKeen said: “I am delighted,

to serve as the fi rst Chairman of the new Mid and East Antrim PCSP. He noted that PCSP members and staff had already been working closely with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and other statutory partners throughout the transitionary period: “It was a busy agenda last night and we were briefed on the good work that has already been delivered through the Mid and East Antrim PCSP Transitional Strategy and Action Plan. “Th e Strategy will help us to build on the good work of the previous Partnerships in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus.”Th e PCSP Chairman said he was excited about the potential for the Partnership in the year ahead: “PCSPs give us a unique opportunity, to bring services closer to communities and with the introduction of the new Community Planning powers PCSPs can help to tackle societal issues and to reduce crime. “Th e interagency approach will be central to our work.” Th e Chairman also commented aft er PSNI Superintendent Ryan Henderson updated the Partnership on the reorganisation of Policing Districts. Alderman McKeen said: “We are supportive of these eff orts to provide a quality police service across Mid and East Antrim Borough.” Also last night, Wendy Kerr was appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the PCSP for 2015. She said: “We will all be working hard in PCSP on behalf of the people of Mid and East Antrim. “We have a dynamic group of people on the Partnership from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and everyone is keen to play their part.” Th e new PCSP includes 10 local Councillors appointed by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and nine independent members who were appointed by the Northern Ireland Policing Board to serve on the Partnership. Seven statutory agencies will also actively contribute to the work of the Partnership.

Alderman Greg McKeen, Chairman of the Mid And East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership.

Wendy Kerr, Vice Chair of the Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Chief Executive Anne Donaghy, Alderman Greg McKeen, Chairman of the Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Vice Chair Wendy Kerr, and PSNI Superintendent Ryan Henderson.

Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership Chairman Alderman Greg McKeen, and Vice Chair Wendy Kerr.

Members of the Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership at the fi rst meeting at Ardeevin, Ballymena.

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Frew Frustrated At Council Back-Pedalling Paul Frew has spoken of his frustration at the time it is taking Council to set in place a cycle to work scheme for its employees. Frew fi rst pushed this idea when he was a member of Council way back in 2012 and yet Council have nothing in place despite assurances from offi cers and the fact that the other two councils that amalgamated with Ballymena Council have already in place similar cycle to work schemes . Frew explained “ Th ere have been surveys carried out ,at my behest ,by Council a number of years ago that ascertained that over 60% of staff would be interested in a cycle to work scheme . I was also given commitments that a

scheme would be up and running before the amalgamation of the three councils and that Ballymena would have a system in place and operational by 31 December 2014 . Th is was aft er many years of lobbying. Yet this date came and went and now i’m being told that Council envisage that in the near future a report will be presented to Council for Elected Members to consider a scheme within Ballymena. Th e time for talking is over ! Its time for Council to get on its bike and deliver for the staff who have been promised this scheme years ago .”

North Antrim Still Getting Raw Deal From Invest NI

Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:“Th roughout my time at Stormont I have highlighted the fact that North Antrim receives a raw deal from Invest NI when it comes to both inward investment visits and jobs created. “Recently I received fi gures which cover 2014-15 and I am appalled that there has been no improvement in the situation. In fact, it is worse than ever. Over that period there hasn’t been a single inward investment visitor brought to North Antrim. “Over the same period there were 61 to South Belfast alone and North Antrim was the only constituency without a single FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) visit. “Th is is totally unacceptable.

“Invest NI needs to promote ALL of Northern Ireland, including North Antrim. “Th ese fi gures would be shocking at any time but they are particularly so given the huge blow which North Antrim suff ered with the loss of JTI Gallahers. Following the announcement of its closure there were many grand promises of support from the Executive and particularly Invest NI to do all they could to bring new employment opportunities to the area. “Th ese fi gures reveal the sad truth that while there was a lot of talk there was no action. “TUV will continue to keep up the pressure on these issues to ensure that North Antrim secures the investment and jobs it so badly needs.”

Frew Making Progress On Playpark Strategy Paul Frew has welcomed news coming out of Council that they will look to put in place a strategy to upgrade playparks in the council area . Frew stated “ I have been pushing for a strategy for a long number of years now . We have a large number of parks but most are of a very basic state and some are even vandalised . Play parks are vital to the development of our young people and help parents to get their children out of the house and into structured play. Playparks are free to use and everyone can avail of them big or small . You dont have to make a team or a squad to take part . We have a great facility at the Peoples Park but not every parent can travel there and use it . Its important that council select a number of playparks in the area strategically to enable the vast majority of people to be close to a playpark that is upgraded to make them more adventurous and stimulating for young people . I have recently met with DUP Mayor of

Mid & East Antrim Billy Ashe to discuss this very issue and I’m delighted to say we have made progress with a number of playparks earmarked for upgrades . Broughshane’s Knockan Rd play park is one of those whereby a large number of residents and tourists use it as they visit the river walk . Tullygarley playpark where myself and Cllr John Carson have been pushing the case for a new park . I am delighted to say that Riverdale has been prioritised for the development of a new park at a location closer to Tullygarley Community Centre . Th is will help to make it more accessable to the wider Tullygarley population yet at the same time close to the riverdale residents . I have been communicating with many parents in the area and this is something they have been crying out for for a long time now . I hope for further progress on a number of other site’s I am pushing for , this will be made clear in the coming weeks “

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Official Fuel Consumption in MPG (l/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km) for the New 208 range are: Urban 40.4 – 78.5 (7.0 – 3.6), Extra Urban 61.4 – 104.6 (4.6 – 2.7), Combined 52.3 – 94.2 (5.4 – 3.0) and CO2 125 – 79 (g/km). MPG figures are achieved under official EU test conditions, intended as a guide for comparative

purposes only, and may not reflect actual on-the-road driving conditions. Image shown for illustration purposes only. Model shown is a 208 Hatchback 5 door Allure 1.2L PureTech 82 with 16” Titane Gloss Black Alloys, with metallic paint, Cielo Panoramic Glass Roof and Menthol White exterior personalisation pack at £15,940. ^This offer is applicable to retail sales only and not on fleet or business purchases. This offer is in addition to any other consumer offers available at the current time on New 208 Allure models and is available on orders placed 1st June – 30th September 2015. No cash alternative is available. Contact your local Peugeot Dealer to redeem this offer. Prices and information correct at time of going to press. Visit peugeot.co.uk for full terms and conditions. Peugeot Motor Company PLC reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time.

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New Peugeot 208: Fresh Styling And Personalisation, Euro 6 Engines And Enhanced Safety Technology

Now demand is set to be increased due to a revised design, Euro 6 engines and enhanced specifi cation. Th e Brand’s talented design team has given the new 208 a more assertive and distinctive look, while maintaining the family styling cues which have made cars such as the 308 and 2008 such a worldwide sales success. Th e 208’s new front bumper creates a sharper and more precise line, with a wider grille and deeper chrome surround now fully integrated. New two-tone headlamps feature black and chrome masks and are fi tted as standard from Active trim level and house LED daytime running lights with cornering-assist fog lights standard from the Allure model. At the rear, the full LED light clusters have been redesigned to incorporate PEUGEOT’s signature 3D ‘claws’ motif. In profi le, the sculpted sides and chrome window surrounds of the 208 are retained. Enhancements include exclusive new 16 and 17-inch wheel options, available in a choice of painted or diamante fi nishes, as well as with innovative laser engraving. Th e 208 is available in 13 vibrant colours,

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savings on their energy bills and tax free cash earnings.Th e government is rumoured to be considering the future of these incentives as experts are now suggesting that solar

pays for itself with a combination of low installation costs and high energy bill savings.If you are thinking of installing solar panels, you will want to do it sooner rather than later whilst you can still receive the generous tariff payments from the government. Th e tariff rate gets updated every three months with around a six month notice period on any changes.Once you get your solar panels, you ‘lock-in’ your guaranteed payments for the next 20 years regardless of what happens to the tariff in the future.Benefi ts of Solar

Th ere are various benefi ts to installing solar panels on your roof including tax free, government backed earnings and large savings on your energy bills. Here are the top 5:

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Fly Tipping Deer Park Hotel SiteStatement by Richard Cairns, TUV representative for South Antrim:“Th ose from Antrim who have fond memories of the old Deer Park Hotel in Antrim are surely saddened by the state of the old entrance at the Dublin Road. For many people, the walk down to the grounds, and to Rea’s Wood beyond was a beautiful walk. “Now, the derelict house which has sat for many years at the entrance has become a target for fl y tippers. Many people use the adjacent walkway to walk with their dogs, run, cycle and generally enjoy the scenic access to the Lough Shore. Fly tippers have caused an eyesore. “Having contacted Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council I welcome their swift action to clean up the area and remove the accumulated rubbish. While this is a step in the right direction, the owners of the derelict building need to take responsibility.”

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What’s On Mid Antrim 2015

Welcome to the What’s on guide for your area. We’ve included what’s happening in your local area, but as you can see, we’ve room for more. Get in touch using the information below. In our guide we’ve included a list of classes, events including times and the days that there on. If you are looking something to do then why not pop along!

High Kirk Playgroup

9.10am - 12.10pm. High Kirk Presbyterian Church, 65-71 Thomas

Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AZ. 028 2564 4834. (Monday - Friday)

Parents and Toddlers

10:00 AM. Ballyloughan Presbyterian Church, Doury Road, Ballymena

BT43 6. 028 2564 8502.

Pitter Patter Toddler Group

10:00 AM - 12.00PM. All Saints R C Church, 2 Broughshane Road,

Ballymena BT43 7DX. 028 2564 0968.

Tots ‘n’ us9.30am - 11.30am. All Saints Parish Centre, Railway Street, Antrim.

0770 92 55965.

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If you are a non-for-profit organisation, club or community group please get in contact and we will publish your local information completely free of charge in our what’s on guide. Contact us at:

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Busy Bees10 am – 11.30 am. Greystone Road Manse , 2 Brantwood Gardens,

Antrim, BT41 1HP. 028 9446 2844. Little Borrowers toy and book play10 am – 12.00 pm. 54 Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 1JZ. 028 9446

2076.

Mothers and Toddlers Group10.00am. St Patrick’s Church, Castle Street, Ballymena, County Antrim

BT43 7BT. 028 2589 2740.St MacNissi Pre-School Playgroup10.00am-12.00pm. Parish Centre, Station Road, Randalstown. 028

9447 2109.

Tothers10.00am 12.00 noon. High Kirk Presbyterian Church, 65-71 Thomas

Street, Ballymena, Antrim BT43 6AZ. 028 2564 4834.

TUESDAY’S TIMETABLE

Grange Mother n Toddler Group

10.00am -12.00 noon. Grange Presbyterian Church Hall, Taylorstown Hill,

Toomebridge.

Tiny TotsFirst Antrim Presbyterian Church, 82 Church Street, ANTRIM, BT41 4BA. 028

9446 6415.The Kids’ Club6.30pm. Ballymena Congregational Church, Kinhilt Street, Ballymena, BT43

5BD. 028 2565 1526.

First Antrim Girls Brigade

6.30pm-9.30pm. First Antrim Presbyterian Church, 82 Church Street, Antrim

BT41 4BA. 028 9446 6415.

Ballymena Elim Parents and Toddlers

10.30am-12.00pm. 42 Castle Street, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BT. (028) 2564

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WEDNESDAY’S WORLD

Antrim Baptist Mums & Tots10.15am - 12noon. 3 Greystone LinkAntrim, BT41 1QW. 028 9446 4881.Wee Winners10:30am-12pm. Living Rivers Church, 2-4 Railway Street, Ballymena, BT42 2AB. 028 2563 8700.MOPS and MOMS9.15am. High Kirk Presbyterian Church, 65-71 Thomas Street,

Ballymena, BT43 6AZ. 028 2564 4834. (Every other month)Tea & TotsCloughwater Presbyterian Church, 127 Cloughwater Road, Ballymena BT43 6QR. Find Tea&Tots on facebook. Contact Gemma on 07759346316 or Rachael on 07738751996

THURSDAY THRILLS

Greystone Tots10am-12noon. Greystone Primary school, Greystone Road, Ant-

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9am - 11.45am. Parish Centre , Parochial House, 3 Oriel Road,

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Round Tower Community Playgroup

9.00am to 12.00pm. Durnish Road, Springfarm, Antrim, County

Antrim, BT41 2TH. 07765 841 898. (Monday to Friday).

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Guide: How To Prepare Your Garden For A ShedSo you’ve bought your new shed, you’re now waiting for it to be delivered and you’ve considered where you would like to build it in your garden. Below you will fi nd example of what to do and what not to do, when preparing your garden. Chatterbox spoke to Ken at Hillhead Sheds about preparing a Garden for a Shed...have you prepared the ground ready to install your new shed onto? Ken says “When installing a timber shed you must ensure that you have a even and level surface onto which you can build it. Th is can be made using either concrete, garden slabs or even timber decking. Failing to prepare a level surface will lead to your shed warping, which can result in damaged timber or even broken windows. If you’re using one of our shed bases you will still need to clear the area for rubble. It’s also a good idea to lay a weed proof membranes, to prevent growth and eventual damage to your shed.” But I’ve paid for a shed installation service, do I still need to prepare my garden you ask? Ken says “Yes, it’s best practice to. Our installation teams will not clear your garden or lay a concrete surface for you. You will need to make sure that you have prepared the area in time for your delivery and installation. Examples of how to prepare your garden for a new shed: Concrete Hard-standing (Images are two top pictures to the right of this article) - When using concrete as a surface to support your new shed, you must ensure that it is level, fl at and that it is dry in time for your shed delivery and installation. Here are the basic steps:

Using pegs and string, mark out the base

area (allow 5 cm extra)Dig a 15 cm deep, level hole - Insert a wooden framework to contain the concreteAdd a 7 cm deep level layer of stone or hardcoreAdd the concrete cement mix – spread evenly and level off - Allow to fully set

Garden Slab Base (middle two images) - A good alternative to using concrete is to use garden paving slabs. But once again these need to laid so as to create a level surface:

Dig out topsoil to about 7 cm deepAdd 4 cm layer of cementStart in one corner and start to lay the slabs (use a spirit level)Allow the cement to dry before building your shed

Using a timber decking base (Bottom Two Images) - Th is is a great way to quickly create a hard-standing for your new shed. You must ensure that it is level and should lay a weed proof membrane between the bare-ground and the base. If building a log-cabin or summer house you can easily use this method to create a beautiful verandah area.

If you are thinking of buying or installing a Shed in your Garden don’t hesitate to call and speak to Ken, you will receive frank, open and honest dialogue, from someone with years of experience in the industy.

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A Break From The Norm

1st &3rd Thursday Mornings

9:30 - 11:30am

3rd & 17th Sept 2015

1st & 15th Oct 2015

5th & 19th Nov 2015

3rd & 17th Dec 2015

Tea & Tots is Cloughwater Presbyterian Church ‘s answer to ‘mother and toddlers’ and will open its doors for the fi rst time on Th ursday 3rd September 2015. Welcome to mums, dads, grans, grandads and childminders to come along with babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers for a friendly chat, cuppa tea and join in with your little ones while they play. Bring a friend or neighbour with you for a little break from the norm! Cloughwater Presbyterian Church, 127 Cloughwater Road, Ballymena BT43 6QR. Find Tea&Tots on facebook. Contact Gemma on 07759346316 or Rachael on 07738751996 or you can send us an e-mail [email protected].

A Break From The Norm Mr Robin Swann, the North Antrim Ulster Unionist Party Assembly and Chairman of the Stormont Employ-ment and Learning Committee, has “warmly welcomed” his party colleague andMinister for Regional Development Danny Kennedy con-fi rming that £450,000 is to be spent on improving the junction of the Cullybackey and Woodtown Roads, near Ballymena. Assemblyman Swann, who is also UUP Chief Whip, said the unveiling of the start of the scheme represented the successful conclusion of a number of meetings which he had had with the Minister to get this much-needed project underway. Minister Kennedy has announced that a £450,000 road junction im-provement scheme for B62 Cully-backey Road with Woodtown Road is expected to begin in September. Minister Kennedy said: “Th is is a signifi cant investment in the infra-structure of Ballymena and the mid Antrim area. “Th e improvements will involve realignment of the Woodtown Road to give greater separation between the

junctions, improvements to sightlines and provision of right turn lanes. “Th is investment will enhance safety at the junction and will deliver benefi ts for all road users.” Details of any restrictions including road closures will be well signposted in advance once they have been fi nal-ised. Work is likely to continue into February 2016. Mr Swann added: “Th is is another tremendous example of the UUP Minister delivering for people on the ground with this much-needed road scheme. “Th is project will greatly improve overall road safety conditions in the area. Having good road safety is a vital component in encouraging people into the region and this will have added benefi t for the tourist and economic potential of the Ballymena locality. “Th e UUP has been lobbying for this scheme for a number of years and I am very pleased the Minister has found the cash from an already tight budget, enabling him to unveil details of the start of this project,” said Assemblyman Swann.

Swann Welcomes £450,000 Woodtown Junction Scheme

Flashback to 2011: North Antrim UUP MLA Robin Swann discusses the Woodtown Road improvement scheme with Roads Minister Danny Kennedy and Ballymena UUP Councillors Robin Cherry and James McClean.

Paul Frew DUP MLA for North Antrim has received a large number of complaintsfrom residents and commuters who travel on the Carnlough Rd . Paul Frew stated “ Th is has always been a busy road with people commuting toBallymena and beyond but there seems to be a larger amount of traffi caccidents or near misses of late . I know a number of residents who havebeen badly injured through accidents lately and it seems to be down to speedby a third party . I have been in contact with the PSNI and Transport NI to ask them toconsider measures that will improve the safety of this road . Transport NIare undertaking a speed survey of the road particularly at sections thathave seen an increase in accidents . PSNI have told me that whilst mean speed compliance is relatively good inboth directions in the mid to high 40’s mph it was noted that there were

individual vehicles identifi ed as travelling in excess of the national speedlimit . Another interesting fi nd was that most of these exceptional speedsappeared to occur in the early hours of the morning when traffi c was light . I would stress to people this is a very dangerous stretch of road , eventhough traffi c may be light the topography of the road and weatherconditions can lead to very serious hazards on the road and people should bemindful of that . Some of my constituents have been seriously hurt becausesomeone wasn’t paying due care and atten-tion. PSNI have committed to discussing any available additional measures withTransport NI in order to make the road safer .

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Frew Urges Drivers To Slow Down On Carnlough Road

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Tragedy Overshadows Ulster Grand Prix Lee Johnston was declared man of the meeting at the Metzeler Grand Prix at Dundrod. On his East Coat/Burdens BMW and Triumph machinery the 26 year old Maguiresbridge rider notched a fantastic treble with wins in the Superstock and both supersport races.Th e meetings was overshadowed by the tragic death of Scottish rider 24 year old Andy Lawson who was killed while competing in the second supersport race following a high speed crash on the fourth lap, at the deers leap section of the course. Th e opening superstock race gave Johnston his fi rst ever Ulster Grand Prix victory aft er a sensational battle with Peter Hickman that went right down to the wire. With a new lap record at 132.793mph. Johnston beat Hickman on the Briggs Equipment BMW by only 0.090 seconds as Michael Dunlop fi nished third on his MD racing BMW. Switching to his Triumph machine Johnstone made it two wins from two starts by winning the fi rst Supersport race. In a titanic battle with William Dunlop, unbeatable this season on the CD racing Yamaha, Johnston claimed another new class lap record at 128.93mph to win by 0.039 seconds with Gearlink Kawasaki

mounted Glen Irwin from Carrickfergus snatching third place from Kiwi Bruce Anstey. Win number three came from Johnston in the ill-fated second Supersport event which was red fl agged with the result declared aft er three laps, giving Johnston victory by 0.4 seconds from second placed Glen Irwin as Ian Hutchinson settled for third 0.1 seconds behind Irwin.Th e fi rst superbike race provided more riveting viewing for the large crowd lining the 7.4 mile course.Th e race revolved around fi ve riders, Anstey, Ian Hutchinson, Peter Hickman and Conor Cummins, with Anstey and Hutchinson having spells at the front in the heart stopping encounter before the red fl ag came out at the end of lap six due to an accident involving Tom McHale who was injured. With the result taken from the end of lap four, Anstey was declared the winner by 0.037 seconds from a disappointed Hutchinson, Johnston was third 0.6 seconds down on Anstey. Aft er a long delay aft er Andy Lawson’s accident racing continued at the request of his family. In the concurrently run lightweight races, Sam Wilson aboard the Joey’s bar Honda, easily won the 250cc class from Neil

Kernohan and James Cowton. Czech Michael Dokoupil dominated the 400cc fi eld taking the win by 30 seconds clear of Scotsman Callum Laidlaw with Stephen Morrison a distant third and in the Moto3/125 race it was Christian Elkin, recovered from a high speed practice crash, grabbed the honours by 18.2 seconds with Conor Behan snatching the runner up spot from Nigel Moore. In treacherous conditions recently crowned Irish Supertwins champion Derek McGee was under pressure throughout the four demanding lap Supertwins race, eventually taking the chequered fl ag and his fi rst international victory by 1.8 seconds clear of James Cowton, followed by Dan Cooper. When it came to the fi nal weather beaten superbike race reduced to four laps, Peter Hickman was a man on a mission and making his intentions clear stormed away from the lights into the lead. Th e 28 year old Louth rider making his only second Dundrod appearance was really fl ying and leading from

the start to fi nish held off a strong challenge from Manxman Conor Cummins and Michael Dunlop, but the determined Hickman grimly held on to snatch a memorable 0.028 seconds win over Cummins, the fi nal podium place going to Dunlop a further 0.9 seconds back in third place.

Belgium GP SPA

Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit is among the most historic on the Formula One calendar, having hosted a (non-champion-ship) Grand Prix as long ago as 1924, and remains one of the most popular venues with drivers and fans alike.Run on narrow public roads, the original Spa layout was an amazing 14.9 kilometres long and notoriously dangerous. Th e lap distance was reduced slightly over the years, with some corners eased, but when the ‘old’ circuit staged its fi nal Grand Prix in 1970 it still measured just over 14 kilometres and remained staggeringly quick - Chris Amon set that year’s fastest lap at an average speed of just under 245 km/h.

Spa did not return to the calendar until 1983 and then in drastically revised form, with lap distance cut to just under seven kilometres. Somehow, though, the circuit’s magic was re-tained. Around two thirds of the lap used the original layout and the legendary Eau Rouge corner remained intact. Only the new Bus Stop chicane on the run down to La Source drew criticism.More than twenty years on Spa remains the longest circuit on the calendar. Its mix of long straights and challenging fast corners, coupled with its picturesque setting, means that most drivers still rank it among their favourite tracks.Th e weather is still notoriously changeable (it

can oft en be simultaneously raining on one part of the track and dry on another) and Eau Rouge, with its high speed and sudden elevation change, maintains its reputation as one of Formula One racing’s most technically demanding corners.Such is the challenge of Spa that only the truly great drivers can really claim to have mastered it. In fact just six men have won the race more than twice - Juan Manuel Fangio (three times), Damon Hill (three times), Kimi Raikkonen (four times), Jim Clark (four times), Ayrton Senna (fi ve times) and Michael Schumacher (six times).

Pictured: Lee Johnston - Winner

Lamborghini

Huracan

It turns out that if you gave the “Raging Bull” a pair of fangs, it will transform into a completely diff erent monster. Makes sense, doesn’t it? I have to admit, that’s not a bad look for the Huracan - a supercar that many have described as being underwhelming to look at. I really like the “fang wrap” as an...artistic expression so to speak, though I wouldn’t do that to my own car - even if I owned a Lamborghini. As for the matte bronze wheels, we’re looking at a set ofADV5.0 MV1 CS (made by ADV.1 of course), measuring 20x9 at the front and 21x12.5 at the rear.Th is particular design is well-known but it goes great with the Huracan. And to be honest, I also love how the matte bronze compliments the red body. Performance-wise, there’s literally nothing bad that you can say about the Huracan - and plenty have tried. With a 610 PS V0 engine at its disposal, it’s capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.2 seconds. It will also reach a top speed of 325 km/h (201 mph), and that will certainly give you bragging rights over a lot of other supercars. Let’s get back to the “fangs” for a second because...let’s say hypothetically that Lam-borghini actually designed the headlights to look that way; big, pointy and aggressive...might improve the car’s looks, right? What do you guys think?

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‘THE MATING SEASON’ COMEDY BY SAM CREE Thursday 17 September | 8.00pm Tickets £11.00

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS SING-A-LONG (CHILDREN’S SHOW)Saturday 19 September | 3.00pmTickets £8.00 or £25.00 (for family of 4)

AUSTEN’S WOMENMonday 21 September | 8.00pm Tickets £10.00

C21 THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘THE MERCHANT OF VENICE’ Monday 5 October | 10.30amTickets £5.00

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