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Share prices slumped across Europe on Monday as Greece shuttered its banks for a week following a fateful weekend that has shaken Europe’s single currency. The Greek government decided on Sunday night it had no option but to close the nation’s banks the following day after the European Central Bank (ECB) raised the stakes by freezing the liquidity lifeline that has kept them afloat during a six-month run on deposits. In London the FTSE 100 tumbled by 150 points - more than 2% - when trading began at 8am BST. There were even sharper falls across Europe, with the French and German markets both tumbling by 4%. European

banking shares were the hardest hit, suffering losses of up to 10%. Overnight in Tokyo the Nikkei index had fallen almost 3% and in Hong Kong shares slid 2.5%.“The Greek butterfly looks set to cause a tornado in financial markets,” said Michael Hewson, chief markets analyst at CMC Markets UK. “In the process we could well also find out if this event turns out to be the equivalent of the butterfly flapping its wings in New Mexico, going on to cause a hurricane in China.”The Athens Stock Exchange will not reopen on Monday.. The dramatic move, after 48 hours of sensational developments in

Greece’s long-running battles with creditors, was sparked by the call on Friday night by country’s prime minister, Alexis Tsipras , for a referendum on its creditors’ demands. That prompted finance ministers of the eurozone to effectively put an end to his country’s five-year bailout by the International Monetary Fund, the ECB and the European commission.In a brief, televised address to the nation, Tsipras threw the blame on to the leaders of the eurozone. But he did not say how long the banks would remain shut, nor did he give details of how much individuals and companies would be allowed to withdraw once they reopened.

Share prices slump after Athens orders banks shut until after Sunday 28th June snap referendum, with stock exchange closed on Monday and ATM withdrawals limited to €60.

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Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is looking for people from across the province to zip across the Lagan in Belfast on Sunday 20th September. Are you brave enough to step up to this adrenaline-filled challenge? Participants will set foot on a crane which will then be raised to an incredible150ft in the air! You will witness the most amazing views over the city before stepping off and whizzing 1000ft across the river, reaching super speeds of up to 40mph! With the wind in your hair and the water below, you will feel invincible! MRF Fundraising Officer, Karen Dunlop comment-ed, ‘Having taken part in this challenge before, I would encourage people to give it a go! The hardest part is taking that initial step off the crane but then you feel a great rush of adrenaline as you fly across the water. It’s a fun and memorable way to raise vital funds in the fight against meningitis and septicae-

mia. They are deadly diseases which are easily mis-taken for milder illnesses like flu but can kill within hours or cause serious, life-long disabilities such as brain damage, amputations and blindness. With your support, MRF can continue to fund vital research pro-jects, raise awareness of the diseases in the province and support those who have been affected.’ You must be at least 16 years old to particpate, pay a £39 registration fee and raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. For this unforgettable experience please secure you place today by contacting Karen on 028 9032 1283 or email [email protected]. Once regis-tered, you will receive a fundraising pack and charity t-shirt to help get your fundraising off to a flying start. We would like to get as many people as we possibly can to zip the River Lagan so please sign up now – you could help save a life.

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Over the coming months there are a range of programmes and activities organised to ensure that children and adults will not be bored! The local community and voluntary groups have compiled a list of activities that will run from July-August 2015 with a bit for everyone to partici- pate in (See back page for full list).The main day is Saturday 15 August 2015 which will see Rathcoole transformed into Rio De Rathcoole Carnival. There will be stilt walkers, circus skills, world music and dance, a petting farm, pony rides inflata- bles, craft stalls, games and much more.We plan to have a soap box derby (Gyder

racing) and the Newtownab- bey Men ‘s Shed group have agreed to help groups design creative Gy- ders in the weeks coming up to the Carnival. There will be a procession from the Dunanney Centre at 1pm on the day. The plan is to have people as colorful as possible. Everyone is encouraged to come fancy dress with the theme being carnival wear.We hope that this event will bring people from all over the Estate together young and old. This is definitely an event not to be missed.

For further information contact:Sara Barkley (028) 90 340197 or Mark Johnston 07736769744

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Start360’s new EDGES service has just become opera- tional in the Newtownabbey area. Funded by the Early Intervention and Transformation Programme, EDGES will provide earlier intervention services for young people, primarily between the ages of 13 - 17, who are on the edge of care, custody and/or education. The service also operates in the Enniskillen area.EDGES is aimed at young people who are coming to the regular attention of the police and/or whose attendance or behaviour in education indicates a need for intervention. They are also likely to be at risk of homelessness in later adolescence and to feature in the Not in Employ- ment, Education or Training (NEETS) population post- compulsory school education.The young person must be referred by a member of the Local Implementation/Operation Team - contactStart360 for more details on how this works. The criteria for referral are:Young people aged 13 – 17

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Newtownabbey Men’s Sheds is a relatively new group who meet every Thursday from 10am-1pm in Merville House. To date the men have completed wood carving and wood turning workshops and have now moved on to glass painting. The men are now a constituted group and have bonded and grown as a group very quickly ensuring that they have the right govern-ance in place to progress. They have had speakers in such as Mallusk Enterprise and CAB giving advice on self enterprise and Pension wise.They have many ideas for the future including photography, painting, cook-ing, gardening and spot wielding. This is

subject to funding.They men plan to complete training in manual han- dling, first aid and working with machinery etc... The group have their own web site:http:// www.newtownabbey-mensshed.org.uk/

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1.YourMarket-Givethemwhattheywant!‘We are brilliant, why is no one buying from us?’ Is an all too common complaint. It’s where many small businesses go wrong. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have a brilliant idea and that peoplewillabsolutelybuyitbecauseit’ssobrilliant.Youthinkpeopleneed your product or service, and that gets in the way of understanding you potential market. People don’t always buy what they need - they buy what they want. Sometimes as the expert you will be right about what they need. But if the customer incorrectly thinks they need something else, you’re still going to fail. So give them what they want.Gary Halbert, the famous copywriter, would ask his students: "If you and I both owned a hamburger stand and we were in a contest to see who could sell the most hamburgers, what advantages would you most like to have on your side to help you win?"Common answers included superior meat, best location, lower prices. Halbertwouldreply:"OK,I'llgiveyoueverysingleadvantageyouhaveasked for. I, myself, only want one advantage and, if you will give it to me,Iwill(whenitcomestosellingburgers)whipthepantsoffallofyou!""What advantage do you want?" they would ask. "The only advantage I want, is... A Starving Crowd!" he would reply.If your customers are starving and you own a hamburger stand, you are giving them what they want. Look for a starving crowd, it will make things so much easier. If your customers aren’t hungry enough for what you are currently offering, it may be time for a pivot or change of focus or direction. When people really want what you are offering everything else is so much easier.2.YourGoal–MissionStatementA business starting out can waste a lot of time on certain tasks, which are very unproductive at this stage. And while a business plan may be useful it’s a real time-zapper, a mission statement on the other hand is vital.Taketimeouttowritedownwhatyouaretryingtoachieve.Youcould

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Spark Summer ProgrammeMonday 11th– Saturday 15 August 2015Community street partiesTuesday-Friday, 2.30pm-4.30pmCrossreagh Drive, Rosslea Way, Ardfarm Close, Derrycoole Way.Community Clean upMonday-Friday afternoonsFree gardening projects and litter picking. Contact Andy 07817125832Football Coaching and tournamentMonday-Friday 2pm-4pm, Rathcoole Diamond PitchesKids Club (P1-P7)Monday-Friday 6.30pm-8.30pmRathcoole Primary SchoolSenior activities (Singing, crafts, gardening) Tuesday-Thursday afternoonsClonmore House, Inniscoole Day Centre, Drumcore Fold. Friday 14 August 2015Tea dance 2-4pm Abbots Cross Presbyteri-an Church Hall Booking essential Tel Mark 07736769744Drop in for young people (10-15 years old) Tuesday-Thursday, 7.30pm-9.00pmRathcoole’s got talent, Friday 14 August 2015,7.00pm for 7.30pm showRathcoole Primary School

Rio De Rathcoole! Saturday 15 August 201512.30pm assemble at Dunanney Centre for Carnival parade Carnival event 1pm-4pm DiamondRathcoole Youth Centre Summer Scheme15 July –31 July 2015Monday-Friday 10am-12noon and 1.00pm-3.00pm Contact : Ray Orr (028) 90 851172Newtownabbey Family Connections Summer SchemeMonday 27 July 2015-Friday 14 August 2015 Monday-Thursday, 10am-12.30pm, Outings Friday. Tel (028) 90 364688 to book a place.Belfast City Mission Holiday Bible weekMonday 27 July—Friday 31 July 2015. Contact [email protected] House Summer SchemeMonday 20 July –Friday 07 August 2015.Book online: antrimandnewtownabbeybor-oughcouncil.gov.ukThe Breakaways are an over 50’s group who meet every Tuesday at 1pm-5pm in White-house Workies. The have a tea dance on this day and game of bingo. In addition they also organise a range of hobby activities and out-ings. For Further information contact : Joyce Campbell (028) 90 861166.

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Fancy a surprise this summer? Please support Meningitis Research Foundation’s (MRF) first ever summer raffle and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes to enjoy over the holiday period including a luxurious hotel break for two and a fun family day out! Tickets are just £5 per book and MRF would love your help so they can reach their £1000 target! Your support will help MRF in its work funding vital research projects into the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease, promoting education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and giving support to

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Calling all young people aged 11plus! Don’t get bored this summer, join the B.E.A.T pro-gramme. Beginning on 29 June and running each on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening from 7 to10pm for 8 weeks, the programme is happening in:Antrim Baptist Church, Greystone LinkCrumlin Leisure CentreMillgreen Youth Centre, BawnmoreNew Mossley Presbyterian ChurchRathenraw Community CentreThe Old Congregation Presbyterian Church, Randalstown Come along and enjoy fun activities including martial arts, urban sports, drumming, rugby, GAA, hockey, golf, cricket, arts and crafts. You’ll also be able to hear about drug and alcohol awareness, healthy relationships and firesafety. Manager of Antrim and Newtownabbey PCSP, Andrew Irwin says, “The summer B.E.A.T programme is a great way for our youth to socialise in a safe environment, get involved in positive activities and learn more about important issues which affect them. We hope that young people from across the Borough will get involved in the scheme.”

AreaYouthOfficerTommyDallascomments,“This is a good example of partnership working between statutory agencies and the local community to address some of the issues facing young people across the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey.”If you’d like to join in the fun of the B.E.A.T. programme contact Antrim and Newtownab-bey PCSP T.028 9446 3113 or e-mail [email protected] The B.E.A.T summer youth intervention programme is a partnership approach to delivery developed between Antrim and New-townabbey Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Antrim and Newtownabbey Bor-ough Council Good Relations Section and the Northern Region of the Education Authority. The scheme brings together a range of dif-ferent agencies, organisations and local com-munities to develop an extended programme of activity across the Borough. Funding for the scheme has been received from Depart-ment of Justice Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Northern Region of the Education Authority’s Summer Youth Intervention fund-ing and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Good Relations Programme.

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Antrim town cen-tre’s Environmental Improvement Scheme has achieved a CEEQUAL Award for sustainability. CEEQUAL Awards are gained by civil engineering projects and contracts that have been assessed against detailed and specificenvironmentaland social criteria by a CEEQUAL-trained Assessor and then ver-ifiedbyaCEEQUAL-ap-pointedVerifier.TheAward was presented to Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor, Council-lor Thomas Hogg by Philip Charles, Operations Director CEEQUAL. Councillor Hogg said ‘I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of the Council team responsible for the delivery of the Environmental Improvement Scheme in Antrim town. The award acknowledges the

high standard of the physical improvements undertaken in the town. These will be a key driver in improving the economic life of the town by helping sustain and develop local businesses. The creation of a more attractive and pedestrian-friendly environment should support more visitor numbers and encourage people to stay longer.’

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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has teamed up with Odyssey Cinemas Belfast for a Minions Movie Premier to raise funds for its family support service. Cancer Focus NI is calling you to gather your little minions for an evening of fun, laughter and fundraising on Friday 26th June and get the school holidays off to a great start! Conor McLoughlin, Events Manager of Odyssey Cinemas Belfast, said: “We are really excited to have joined forces with our local cancer charity Cancer Focus NI for their Minions Movie Premier. The Minions is set to be a box office hit this summer so I’d recommend coming along on the opening night for this worthy cause. “We are delighted to support Cancer Focus NI with this event to help raise funds for their family support service. Unfortunately cancer is something that touches many families here in Northern Ireland so we are delighted to show our support and do what we can to help.” Suzanne O’Loughlin, community

fundraising officer, Cancer Focus NI, said: “We are so excited to host such a fun event. “The Minions Movie Premier will not only be a great night for all the family but it’ll also help us raise vital funds for our family support service, which carries out important work with families when a mum, dad or grandparent has cancer. “It’s not just a night for children – we’d love Minion fans of all ages to come along too.” The Minions Movie Premier will kick off on Friday 26th June at 6.30pm at Odyssey Cinemas, Belfast. Cancer Focus NI is calling everyone to get in touch to buy your ticket.

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Antrim has come out tops again, this time at Ireland’s Best Kept Towns Awards!Out of 700 hundred entries from across the entire island of Ireland, Antrim was crowned the number one Best Kept Large Urban Centre. The awards for the Borough didn’t stop there, as Randalstown came fourth in the Best Kept Small town awards.Alderman John Smyth, Chair of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Operations Committee was delighted with the result. He comments, “Following our success at the Northern Ireland Amenity Council awards last year, when Antrim was awarded Best Large Town and Randalstown Best Small Town, we were then put forward to the all-Ireland awards. This is a great day for Antrim, Randalstown and indeed the Borough. To have been chosen from over 700 entries is a

great achievement.”Alderman Smyth continues, “I would like to reassure our residents that we will continue to work towards overcoming the obstacles imposed upon us through new traffic regulations and budget cuts faced by Transport NI which is affecting the regular grass cutting throughout Northern Ireland. We want to ensure the Borough continues to look its best and be a source of civic pride for our residents.”

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Templepatrick Primary School have been crowned 2014 -15 ‘Active Antrim Primary Schools Challenge School of the Year’, claiming their 5th title in a row. Antrim Primary finished a close second with Loanends taking third place. Over the past year, hundreds of Primary School children took part in sports events such as Cross Country, Tag Rugby, Sportshall Athletics, Cheerleading, Netball, Triathlon, Orienteering, Swimming and Kwik Cricket, in order to win points for their school. Anna Boyle, Sport and Physical Activity Development Manager says, “We were delighted by the tremendous response from our Primary Schools, during the seventh year of this programme. This year we had 25 primary schools and over 1,000 pupils participating in the events. I would like to thank all the teachers, coaches and volunteers

who made the Challenge such a success.” Anna continues, “Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to the continued development of sport and physical activity throughout the Borough. Engaging our young people in physical activity at a grass roots level is vitally important and the Primary Schools

Challenge is just one of the many ways of helping achieve the Council’s aim of ‘making more people, more active, more often.” The top six placed schools were invited to attend the Primary Schools Challenge Awards Ceremony which was held at the Antrim Civic Centre, where the winning team was announced. Representatives for each of the schools were presented with certificates and trophies by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Thomas Hogg.

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Recycling Week is here and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is encouraging people to expand their recycling routine to include ALL the rooms in their house. Councillor Thomas Hogg, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey comments, “We want to thank everyone for their recycling efforts and ask them, if they don’t already, to look a little further than the kitchen and recycle items from other rooms in the home. Remember that every single item you recycle saves resources and helps the environment.” Most bathrooms contain lots of recyclables. Items which can be put into your blue bin include cardboard toilet roll tubes, plastic shampoo, moisturiser, liquid soap, bleach and bathroom cleaner bottles, deodorant cans and toothpaste boxes - just remember to remove any trigger top sprays or pump dispenser

tops. If everyone in the UK recycled just one toothpaste box, it would save enough energy to run a fridge in over 2,000 homes for a year. From the living room newspapers, magazines, envelopes and even air freshener aerosol cans can all be recycled. Although the kitchen is usually the place from where we recycle the most, sometimes items can be overlooked such as dishwasher tablet boxes, cardboard juice cartons, cardboard packaging, tin foil and washing-up liquid bottles. Finally, let’s not forget to keep recycling food waste through your brown bin. If you haven’t already, then visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/foodwastecaddy complete the short survey and order your new deluxe kitchen caddy, which is available in a range of colours for a limited time only, while stocks last.

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After many months of group meetings, the Rathcoole Youth Forum have successfully completed a Good Re- lations OCN, organised numerous community fundraising events and completed a visit to Krakow, Poland (Thank you all for your support!)During our time there we had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city, get underground and visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines and well as somereflectiontimeduringaveryemotional experience at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. To say the group embraced this experience would be an understatement, one young person couldn’t understand why anyone would leave this beautiful city to come to Northern Ireland unless it was their only option, this trip left plenty to be grateful for and appreciate what a privilege it is to be apart of something. With the support from CRAIC NI, Polish Group the young people came

cack from Poland and presented their experiences to their peers at a session in the Dunanney Centre. It was the hope the Youth Forum could share their learning and help to motivate their peers to also get active in their local communities. It is hoped that young people can be a part of positive change and the Youth Forum recognise it this also comes with responsibilities. Going forward the group want to look forward at 3 main themes: local volunteer opportunities, further engagement and support for their peers and also to establish links with youth from multi-cultural backgrounds. This next stage of the group’s journey begins with them undertaking an OCN level 2 in Peer Leadership and running a number of initiatives over the summer months ahead... watch this space!!! Right is a mural the young people completed at the back of Rathcoole Youth Centre.

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TOP GEAR - THE END OF AN ERAE arlier this month, the BBC hired radio DJ Chris Evans to host season 23 of “Top Gear.” But first, a final episode of the show featuring the hosting trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Ham-mond, and James May will hit the air.Sunday’s final episode is comprised of previously unseen footage shot before Clarkson was dismissed from the BBC in March.According to media critics, the final episode featuring the three is expect-ed to draw 8.4 million viewers — the highest-rated in show history. In his latest column for the Sun, Clarkson wrote that the episode features two films shot for season 22 of the show, the Daily Mail reported. So what’s next for the hosting trio? Last week, Jeremy Clarkson confirmed to the Sunday Times that he — along with his cohosts — will return to TV with a new car show. Though the publication reported that

an announcement is expected in a matter of weeks, the exact network on which the show will air has yet to be confirmed. Sources around the web said, however, that the ex-”Top Gear” trio — along with former showrunner Andy Wilman — were “very close” to a deal with Netflix.In recent weeks, the foursome has held meetings with numerous potential suitors including the British broadcaster ITV. But Netflix seems to have come out on top. Netflix, the

American online media-streaming service, is home to such award-winning original programming as “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.” According to the Sunday Times, the new Clarkson-fronted car show will probably debut sometime after next March. The 22nd season of “Top Gear” ended abruptly in March after only seven of the nine planned episodes had aired because of the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Clarkson. Hammond and May followed Clarkson out the door by voluntarily declining to renew their respective BBC contracts, which expired in April. Wilman — long-time executive producer and close friend of Clarkson — also left the BBC after the host’s dismissal. The network’s decision to part ways with the polarizing TV personality came after an internal BBC inquiry found Clarkson had punched a “Top Gear” producer when he failed to obtain a

hot steak dinner after a long day of filming.The fracas with the producer came after a controversy-filled 2014 for Clarkson, who was mired in scandal stemming from accusations of racist, sexist, and culturally insensitive comments.Prior to his dismissal, Clarkson had spent nearly three decades with the BBC as a host on “Top Gear” and is credited with being the driving force behind the show’s explosive interna-tional success.With more than 350 million weekly viewers, “Top Gear” set the Guinness World Record as the most watched factual TV program in the world. In ad-dition to the UK show, the “Top Gear” brand includes numerous international spinoffs, a live stadium tour, merchan-dising, a successful magazine, and a website.

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Porsche wins 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending Audi’s five-year winning streakPorsche has just unseated Audi atop the endurance racing throne. Well, for a year at least. The #19 Porsche 919 Hybrid won the 24 Hours of Le Mans today, ending Audi’s streak of five consecutive wins at the legendary en-durance race in France. Audi has com-pletely dominated the race for years, with an Audi vehicle winning thirteen of the last fifteen races. But Porsche, now with a record 17 wins at Le Mans,

returned to the sport just last year, and it came home with the checkered flag this time, the 83rd running of the race. Porsche last won in 1998.

The #19 Porsche crossed the line with German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg at the wheel. British driver Nick Tandy and New Zealand’s Earl Bamber joined him for the race win. The #17 Porsche, headlined by former Formula One driver Mark Webber, and the #7 Audi R18 e-tron quattro came in

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The Porsches and Audis gave each oth-er stiff competition over the course of the race. The Porsches showed incred-ible qualifying pace — a third Porsche entrant took pole position with the fastest-ever lap on the circuit’s current layout. All three Porsches started up front, followed by the Audis. The ques-

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EVERY GARDENER NEEDS A SHEDThere are lots of things that a gardener needs, but the two most important are patience and a shed. Patience will make you a better gardener, but a shed will allow you to make a better garden.The structure does not have to be new or even attractive - it is simply a weatherproof hut in which to store things. Equally, it is a place to meditate and rest from your labours.It can double as a potting shed for seed sowing and propagating by cuttings. Now that the weather is growing chilly, a warm shed is a welcome refuge from winter, so give the place a once-over, identify what you really need and, if you are very brave, decide what you should clear out.What every shed needsMy list may differ from yours but there are some must-haves. Top of the list has to be electricity installed by a electrician. A power point will allow leaf blowers, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and other power equipment to be operated within cable distance of the shed.Moreover, light and a heater will make life more enjoyable during cold, dark evenings. But by far the best argument for installing power is the electric kettle. The joy of having a cuppa without having to take off your boots and wash your hands should not be underestimated.Have a sturdy, waist-high bench or table beside the window. A 15 cm (6in) deep plastic tray with an open front will keep compost where you want it when potting. A great big 15cm (6in) nail driven into one of the timber corner posts will support wet coats heavy with secateurs, knife, string and other essentials.It is amazing how many layers of winter clothes gardeners need. None may be fit for a jumble sale but they are familiar and cosy.Now, call me fussy but there has to be a way of storing boots so they are ready when you need them. I favour the wall rack with deep, narrow V-shapes, each of which supports an upside-down boot.

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Taking a longer-term, more holistic view of the impacts of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the decision making process, rather than an excessive focus on costs is essential, says a group of researchers and conservation charities, as government considers whether or not to designate new sites later this year. The group is concerned that opportunities to protect sites in English seas may slip away due to Govern-ment Impact Assessments (IAs) that do not give a proper account of all the benefits these protected sites would deliver. The New Economics Foundation, Marine Conservation Society, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts and WWF have presented the benefits of protecting sites in a more visual way, to show that these outweigh the costs of designating and managing them. This type of infographic approach is a useful way to engage with stakeholders and decision-makers alike. The organisations are urging govern-ment not to allow costs to get in the way of the wider benefits that could result from designating and protecting underwater

sites. “The financial cost argument is a power-ful one, used to argue against protecting some of our vital marine assets, but we can show that if you take into account even just a proportion of the wider benefits to society and the economy, then the odds are in fact stacked in favour of protection” says Chris Williams, of the New Economics Foundation. “For some sites, financial costs have been used as the rea-son to reject Marine Conservation Zones without valuing the wider socio-economic benefits in a balanced way, which should be the main driver of the decisions. The decision making tools – particularly the summary pages of Impact Assessments - are inherently biased against long term sustainability and wider societal benefits as they are focussed on costs to business.” The group says that such a short term, narrowly framed appraisal could lead to decisions that jeopardise the long term health and productivity of our seas. It would also fail to safeguard the health and well-being benefits that people gain

through time spent in healthy and produc-tive marine and coastal places, and from knowing that our seas are protected for future generations. Government traditionally relies on Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) as a tool to support environmental decision-making, but looking beyond this rather limiting approach may lead to better outcomes for people and the ocean. “The purpose of our ‘Infographic Impact Assessment’ is to present trade-offs in a way showing a more holistic range of criteria to consider when decision-makers are thinking about safeguarding our seas, instead of the narrow focus on costs.’’ Recently published research* indi-cates that divers and anglers attach an annual value of over 14 million pounds to protection of these MCZs and that they would also support significant benefits to people which cannot be measured in monetary terms and which are currently being overlooked. So far, twenty-seven new MCZs have been designated from an original list of

127 recommended by regional stake-holder groups in 2012. Defra is currently reviewing consultation responses on 23 more sites. While consideration of some prospective sites becomes very focussed on the monetized costs in Impact As-sessment summary sheets, the visual IA includes monetized benefit estimates. A consultation on a third tranche of sites is expected in 2016 and it is hoped that the approach can help decision-makers value these marine sites holistically when deciding on their designation. In addition to an overall summary of all 23 sites currently being consult-ed on, illustrative ’infographic impact assessments’ have been developed for four individual sites that present a more holistic range of information to support decision-making. The four sites presented are: Offshore Overfalls; Western Chan-nel; Coquet to St Marys and Holderness Inshore. In every case, including offshore sites that are not easily visited by people, the estimated benefits of protection are shown to outweigh costs.

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The Housing Selection Scheme is the list of rules that the Housing Executive and housing associations use when deciding who they should offer housing to. Social housing is housing owned by either the Northern Ireland Housing Executive or housing associations. Once youfillinaHousing/TransferApplication form you’re regis-tered on the system and you’ll be considered for offers by all social housing providers.

Making your applicationYou can only be on one application for hous-ing so you wouldn't be able to apply in your own name if, for example, you are already on your parents' application. Make sure anything you write on the form is correct. You’ll have to sign the form to say that the information you’ve given is true. If you’re offered a home because of information that wasn’t true you could be evicted. Choose 2 areas that you want to live in. Think about the number of social prop-erties in the area, whether there are any new builds planned and how often empty properties become available. You’ll be considered for properties owned by any social landlord in these areas. If youdon’twanttobehousedbyaspecificlandlord you’ll need to state this in your application. Give your form to the Housing Execu-tive unless you already live in a housing association property. If you are a housing association tenant and you’re applying for a transfer give the form to your housing association.

After the applicationYour application form should be acknowl-edged within 3 working days of handing it in.TheHousingOfficerwilllookattheinfor-mation you’ve given and decide how many pointsyoushouldget.TheHousingOfficermay want to come to your current home to get a better idea of your housing situation. If your current housing situation is so un-reasonable that it looks as though you could be homeless or you're likely to become homeless the Housing Executive will have to interview you in person to see if you pass the 4 tests for homelessness. If you've ap-pliedforatransferandyourhousingofficerthinks your housing situation is unreason-able enough to meet the homelessness tests they should refer you to the Housing

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Allocating housingWhen a Housing Executive or housing association property becomes available for letting the landlord will look at the waiting list to decide who to offer the property to first.Thepropertywillnormallybeofferedto the person who has the most points andrequires this type of property andhas the area listed as an area of choice. Landlords will normally offer 1 in every 3 vacancies to someone who is on the waiting list because they have applied for a transfer from their current housing association or Housing Executive home. In exceptional circumstances, a landlord might offer a property to someone, even though someone else on the waiting list might have more points than them. This should only happen if the landlord is convinced that the decision make sense and is a good housing management decision. The landlord should be able to justify this decision. This could happen if a ground floor,adaptedpropertywasavailable-itwould make sense to allocate this property to someone with a disability even though someone else may have more points than them. There are rare circumstances where a landlord can decide to offer the points to someone even though they aren't the high-est person on the list. This is allowed by Rule 48 of the housing selection scheme. This can onlyhappenifthedecisioncanbejustifiedand there are no other people higher up on thewaitinglistwhohaveaspecificneedforthis type or property.

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BELFAST LATEST HOTEL PLAN CREATES 100 NEW JOB PROSPECTSNorthern Ireland’s largest hospitality group has announced plans to open a new £4 million hotel in Belfast city centre creating 100 new jobs. The new 55-bedroom hotel from Beannchor will wrap around Victoria Street and Ann Street, occupying Lagan House, a building formerly occupied by the Department of Justice. Subject to planning approval, the hotel is expected to open in early 2016. Located in the heart of the city centre, in close proximity to Victoria Square and the Cathedral Quarter, the ungraded hotel will “epitomise” urban chic with stylish, contemporary surroundings, alongside affordable room rates. In addition to its sizeable accomodation offering, the complex will include a public work space with desktop computer access for residents and non-residents, high speed wi-fi and wireless charging points for phones. Capitalising on the Beannchor Group’s expertise in food and beverage, there will also be a destination ground floor bar/restaurant, with a courtyard garden, accessed via Church Lane, as well as a retail element on the ground floor.

Commenting on the announcement, Jame sSinton finance director, Beannchor said “Hospitality is one of Northern Ireland’s most important industries and, looking to the future it will be one of the main drivers of sustainable economic growth. Ongoing investment in the sector is crucial and Beannchor is proud to continue to invest in hospitality, with the development of this new hotel in Belfast city centre.

“This latest investment of around £4 million follows our major investment of over £20 million in the hospitality industry in recent years and will be a mjor economic boost to the city and the wider hospitaity sector. “The creation of 100 new full-time and part time jobs will be good news for Belfast. Beannchor prides itself on creating long and meaningful careers (underpinned by out ongoing staff

training and development programmes) in one of Northern Ireland’s most exciting industries.” The development of the new property will be overseen by Beannchor’s longstanding project team, including John Busteed, Architecture and Design who have completed recent projects such as Sixty6 Belfast and Little Wing, Holywood for the Group. Conall Wolsey, Beannchor director said: “We’re delighted to be bringing a new hotel concept to Belfast and Northern Ireland. This will be a hotel that we see as relevant to the modern day life of our customers; a hotel led by design technology, efficiency, all in a friendly atmosphere, with the service that Beannchor is renowned for within the hospitality industry. “The life of the hotel will be the public ground floor space, which will feature a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. We see this space being used day and night by a range of people, not just hotel guests. It will be a place where people can work, relax and socialise, within Belfast’s vibrant social scene in the heart of the city centre.”

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Healthy living is within your reach, starting today.

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Gauge your girth. Measure your height and

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circumferencetoseeifyou'reoverweightandifyourwaistlineisputtingyourhealthatrisk. Assess your activity.Howmuchphysicalactivitydoyougetinatypicalweek?Howintenseisthatactivity?How much variety do you get in your activity, and how

muchdoyouenjoyit?TheCDCrecommendsthatadultsgetatleasttwoandahalfhoursperweekofmoderate-intensityaerobicactivityoronehourand15minutesperweekofvigorous-intensityaerobicactivity,plusmuscle-strengtheningactivitiesatleasttwodaysperweek. Keep a food diary. Write down everything you

eatforaday--andnofairskippingtheitemsyou'reembarrassedabout."Theideaistowriteitdown...without judgment," says Kathianne Sellers Williams,

MEd,RD,LD,anutritionist,wellnesscoach,andpersonaltrainerwithCafePhysiqueinAtlanta."Youcan'tchangewhatyou'renotawareofordon'tacknowledge." Check your mood and energy. Healthy living

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Step No. 2: Put out fires

Ifyouknowthatyouhavechronichealthproblems,whetherit’sheartdisease,diabetes,depression,arthritis,orotherconditions,treatmentisanobviouspriorityforhealthyliving.Thesamegoesforriskybehaviors,suchassmoking,andaddictionsofanykind.Addressingtheseissuestypicallyisn’tado-it-yourselftask.Partnerwithyourdoctor.Makethephonecalltodaytoschedulethatappointment.

Step No. 3 Move more.

Herearetoptipsforincreasingphysicalactivity: Make it fun.Goonahike,walkwithfriends,takea bellydancing or karate class, or whatever you enjoy.

There’snoneedtosticktocardioequipmentinthegymifyou’redreadingitandyoudon’tlikeit,Findsomethingthat’sfun. Keep track of it.Makeanoteofyourphysicalactivityin your date book or calendar. Put big Xs on the days

thatyouexercise.Keepavisualrecordthatyoulookatfrequentlyasareminderandmotivator. Set a weekly goal for activity.Tobuildyourconfidence,makethefirstgoalsoeasythatyousay,“I know I can do that,” We recommend weekly goals

becauseifyousetadailygoalandmissaday,youmightget discouraged; weekly goals give you more day-to-day

flexibility.Andattheendoftheweek,rewardyourselfwithavisualreminderofyouraccomplishment,suchasbuyingflowersforyourself. Work activity into your day.Tenpercentofsomethingisbetterthan100%ofnothing.Soevenifyouhave10minutes,it’sbetterthanzerominutes.Wesuggesttakinga10-minutewalkbeforelunchorwalkingupanddownthestairswhenyou’refeelingdrained and tired.

Otherideasincludewearingapedometertotrackhowmanystepsyoutakeperday(healthexpertsrecommendshootingfor10,000stepsperday)andworkingwithapersonaltrainer(doubleupwithafriendtolowerthecost)tocreateanexerciseroutine.

Step No. 4: Upgrade your diet.

Anutritionistforadozenyears,saysherdietadviceisn’tabouteatingcertainfoodsandavoidingothersasmuch as it is about awareness and choices. Here are her

pointers: Replace “I should” with “I choose.”Soinsteadof“Ishouldbeeatingmorefruitsandvegetables,”it’s“Ichoosetoeatmorefruitsandvegetables”or“Ichoosenotto,”becauseit’smorepowerfullanguage,”Williamssays. “It shows that you’re in control, you’re making the

choice.Soifyouchoosetooryouchoosenotto,youmake the choice and you move on.”

Skip the guilt.“Usually,wheneversomeonefeelsguiltyaboutsomething,itfeedsrightbacktothebehaviorthatthey’retryingtogetridof,”Williamssays.“Soifsomeoneisanemotionaleaterandtheysay,‘IknowIshouldn’tbedoingthis,”itimpliesmoreguiltandjudgmentonthemselves,theyfeelworse,andthentheyendupeatingtocomfortthemselves.”Choose to plan.Stockyourpantrywithhealthyfareandbringhealthysnackswithyousoyou’repreparedwhen you get hungry. “When we’re really hungry,

ourphysiologykicksinandthat’swhenwe’recravingthehamburgerandfries;we’renotcravingasalad,”Williams says.

Slow down and savor your food.Don’twatchTV,work,ordrivewhileyou’reeating.“Alotofpeopletellme,‘MyproblemisthatIreallylikefood,’butIthinkthat’sareallygoodthing,”Williamssays.“Ifyoureallyenjoyfood,sitdownandenjoyyourmeal.You’remuchmorelikelytofeelpsychologicallysatisfiedifyoudon’tmultitask while you’re eating.”

Shoot for five to nine daily servings of varied fruits and vegetables. Covertherainbowoffruitandvegetablecolorstogetagoodmixofnutrients.“Ifyou’renotgettingtherainbow,you’reprobablynotgettingallthe nutrients that you need,” Williams says.

Step No. 5: Manage stress

Werecommendmakingtwodifferentplanstohandlestress.

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Breakthrough stress:Findwaystohandlestressfulsituationsthatflareupwithoutwarning.Forinstance,Williamssaysthatafterastressfulmeetingatwork,youmightrunupanddownthestairsafewtimestoburnoffanger,orretreattoabathroomstalltotakeafewdeepbreathsandrefocus.

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Baking Soda and Lemon Juice PasteBaking Soda isn’t a shocker here. Sodium bicarbonate (its official name) is mildly abrasive; gently scrubbing away surface stains to return teeth to a whiter shade. It’s also very alkaline (the opposite of acidic) so I would think if you have a very acidic mouth or eat a lot of acidic food, it could help balance out the Ph, which would be useful as acid breaks down enamel-this is strictly speculation on my part. It will also reduce the acidity of the lemon juice, which acts as a natural bleach of sorts. We use a mixture of baking soda and water on some days, and use the lemon juice on others, as you don’t want to overdo it.You will need…

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Our current obsession with decking says a lot about the British. Despite years of rain-soaked summers, we still believe that we have the ideal climate for outdoor living. Close your eyes and we are in New England - a land that boasts the highest density of decking in the world. We also like the low maintenance of it all. There is no time any more for weeding or mowing the lawn. We want potted plants and a surface that can be swept once a day. At least it is an improvement on crazy paving, although there are already signs that decking is passe - a late 1990s fad. The problem is at the cheap end of the market, where short cuts - untreated wood, ill-fitting square panels - are denting decking's wholesome image. The same thing happened inside the house, where laminated strips replaced real wooden floors. No surprise then, given our weather, that the American "deck room" - covered decking - is catching on fast. What the planners will make of it is anyone's guess. Decking dates back to 17th-century Japanese gardens, where bamboo platforms were used as viewing points. Modern day versions owe more to the colonial houses of America's Deep South. Today, Americans believe decking is all about "extending your living space". But, as it reaches further and further into the garden, the temptation to elaborate becomes too much. Wooden walkways become bridges, water features spring up around the barbecue enclosure, and before you know it, your garden has become a Ground Force nightmare.

Will it add value to my house?

Decking can add considerable value if, like a conservatory, it feels an integral and coherent part of the house. If it looks stuck-on and incongruous, it could prove a dubious asset. As a general rule, keep decking simple and subtle, rather than elaborate and faddish. Products with a long guarantee are likely to be an investment, but hang on to the certificate to show prospective buyers. Cheap, badly made decking will never add value, particularly if it has been poorly installed.

How much will it cost? The Outdoor Deck Company design, supplies and installs decking nationwide,

from £150 to £250 per sq m. Price depends on choice of wood, terrain, conditions, etc. Decks are mostly made from kiln-dried, pressure treated Southern Yellow Pine (durapine) and come with a 40-year guarantee. Hard wood decks are made using Iroko and Ip’e. Prices start at £210 per sq m. Timber can be supplied direct to DIY enthusiasts.Archadeck, an American based company, now designs, supplies and installs decking in the UK. A 12ft x 12ft raised living room deck with rails costs £2,850 including a 30-year guarantee. All decks, made from pressure-treated Scandinavian Western Red Cedar, come with two heaters which work by using short-wave technology to give radiant heat to any “bodies” in their range, rather than heating the surrounding air. (Watch out for their “deck room” at the Chelsea flower show.)The Timber Decking Association is an organisation of companies which advises home-owners about all aspects of decking.DIY decking is considerably cheaper. Prices start at around £35 per sq m.

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Decking has grown very fast in popularity. A number of disreputable suppliers have jumped on to the bandwagon, supplying poor quality products using inappropriate woods. Many decks that were installed five years ago are now having to be replaced. Always check that soft wood has been pressure-treated. Ask to see a sample and saw or cut through it: if you can see a ring of preservative, 3 or 4m in from the edge, it has not been properly treated and the wood will not last. Reject it. Preservative should penetrate all the way through the wood. Don’t automatically assume that hardwoods will last as long as properly treated soft woods.Always use stainless steel fittings. Screws are preferable for securing down boards.If the decking is raised and is to be used by children, make sure it has the necessary railings. Despite what manufacturers claim, decking can be treacherous in the wet. Keep it free of slippery algae.Planning permission is not generally required for flat decking. Consult your local authority about raised platforms. Always use timber from renewable or sustainable sources.

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It’s an opportunity to throw open the windows, let some fresh airin,andmakeourhomesclean,happyandefficientspaces.Don't be daunted by the size of this list, many of the jobs are small ones that will go by quickly, and you'll be so glad you took the time to do them!

FOYERDustlightingfixtures.Wash walls and trimWash doors, knobs and switch plates.Wash bench or other furnishings. Launder bench cushion, if applicable.Emptyoutcoatcloset.Washwallsandfloor,ifneeded.Sortitemsasyoureturnthemtothecloset.Storeoutofseasonitems, donate unneeded items. Clean or replace entry mat.Sweepandscrubfloors.Reseal grout lines, if necessary.

BEDROOMSOpen windowsDust furniture.For each drawer: remove items, wash drawer, place items back neatly. Donate Items you no longer need. Removeeverythingfromclosets.Sweepandwashclosetfloor.Put everything back neatly. Donate items you no longer need. Trynottostorethingsonclosetfloor.MoveBed.Sortandputawayanythingthatwasunderbed.Sweeporvacuumunderbed.Trynottostorethingsunderbed.Put bed back. Freshen mattress by sprinkling with baking soda, lettingsitbriefly,andthevacuumingitup.Launder bedding and curtains. Wash pillows and duvet in hot water. Air out mattress pad, if you have one.Dust lights. Clean lamp shades.Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim as needed.Wash mirrors or dust art.Wash doors and doorknobs.Washfloorregistersandotherventcovers.Sweepandwashfloororvacuum.

BATHROOMSOpen windowsEmpty all cabinets and vanity. Wash inside, replace items neatly. Discard expired medications and cosmetics.Wash outside of cabinets and vanitiesClean tub. Wax if necessary. Clean drain.Clean toilet, inside and out. Remove seat and clean around seat bolts.Clean sink and drain.Shinefaucets.Clean mirror and frame .Dustlightfixtures.Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.Wash switch plates. wash walls and trim. Wash doors and door knobs.Washfloorregistersandotherventcovers.Sweepandwashfloors.Reseal grout lines if necessary.

KITCHENOpen windows.Remove and clean window coverings. For each cabinet or drawer: Remove items, wipe out drawer, place items back neatly. Donate unneeded items.Wash and sanitize cutting boardsSharpenknivesWash cabinet doors and knobsClean and organize pantry. Check food expiry dates.Clean oven.Clean stove top. Remove elements and drip bowls, if applicable, wash and put back.Clean and organize fridge and freezer. Defrost freezer, if necessary. Check food expiry dates.Clean under fridge and stove.Vacuum refrigerator coils.Clean microwave.Clean crumbs out of toaster.Clean and descale kettle.Wipe down any other counter applianceswash counters and back splash.Washandshinesink.Shinefaucet.Cleandrain.

Clean Dishwasher.Dustlightfixtures.Wash windows and window sills. Remove window screens and wash.Wash switch plates. Wash walls and trim as needed.Wash doors and door knobs.WashfloorregistersandotherventcoversSweepandwashfloor.Reseal grout lines, if necessary.

DINING ROOMOpen windows.Wash curtains.Wipe down table and chairs.Wipe down or dust other furnishing.Clean chair pads, if applicable.Polish table, if necessaryCreate a pretty spring vignette on table!Dust any displayed china or serving dishes.Launder table linens.Shinesilverware.Dust art.Wash windows and window sills. Take out and wash window screens.Wash switch platesWash walls and trim.Wash doors and door knobsWashfloorregistersandotherventcovers.Cleanfloors.

LIVING ROOM/ FAMILY ROOM/ PLAYROOMOpen windows.Vacuum sofas.Spotcleansofas,ifapplicable.Launder throw pillows and blankets.Dust shelves, furniture and decor.Clean lamps and lampshades.Wash windows and window sills.Take out and wash window screens.Clean television screen.Carefully dust electronics.

Tidy electronics wires. Tuck nicely out of sight. Label them, if practical.SortthroughmusicandDVDcollections.Purgethingsthatnolonger suit your families interests. Organize what is left in an attractive manner.Sortbooksandmagazines.Donateorrecycleonesthatnolonger suit your families interests.Wash hard plastic children's toys with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Launder stuffed toys. Donate or store toys that your children have grown too old for.Wash switch plates.Wash walls and trim as needed.Wash doors and knobs.Washfloorregistersandotherventcovers.Cleanfloors.

LAUNDRY ROOMOpen windows.Wash windows and window sills.Take out and wash window screens.Wash cabinet doors.Wash inside cabinets.Washlaundrysink.Shinefaucet.Cleandrains.Wash outside of washer and dryer.Wash inside of washing machine.Washlinttrapwithsoapandwatertoremovefilmybuild-upfrom laundry soaps and dryer sheets. Let air dry thoroughly before putting back in place.Wash switch plates.Wash walls and trim.Wash doors and door knobs.Washfloorregistersandotherventcovers.sweepandwashfloors.Reseal grout lines, if applicable.

STAIRWELLSsweep/vacuum stairsSpotcleanwalls.Wipe down handrail.Dustartandlightfixtures.

MAKE SPRING CLEANING EASY WITH A SIMPLE CHECKLIST

LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS• 8bone-in,skin-onchickenthighs

• 1tablespoonsmokedpaprika

• Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblack

pepper, to taste

• 3tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,divided

• 3clovesgarlic,minced

• 1cupchickenbroth

• 1/2cupheavycream

• 1/4cupfreshlygratedParmesan

• Juiceof1lemon

• 1teaspoondriedthyme

• 2cupsbabyspinach,chopped

• Preheatovento400degreesF.• Seasonchickenthighswithpaprika,saltand pepper, to taste.• Melt2tablespoonsbutterinalargeoven-proofskilletovermediumhighheat.Addchicken,skin-sidedown,andsearbothsidesuntilgoldenbrown,about2-3minutesperside;drainexcess fat and set aside.• Meltremainingtablespoonbutterinthe skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, untilfragrant,about1-2minutes.Stirinchickenbroth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice and thyme.• Bringtoaboil;reduceheat,stirinspinach, and simmer until the spinach has wilted andthesaucehasslightlythickened,about3-5minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.• Placeintoovenandroastuntilcomplete-ly cooked through, reaching an internal tempera-tureof175degreesF,about25-30minutes.• Serveimmediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 8 servingsEasy crisp-tender chicken with the creamiest lemon butter sauce ever -

you’ll want to forget the chicken and drink the sauce instead!

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YOUR AT A GLANCE MONTHLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD /// Send your event details to: [email protected]

MONDAYBelfast City Mission Parent & toddlers Innis Walk Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, Antrim Open every Monday (term time)from 10:15 am to 11:45. Ages 0-4 years. £1 per week

Little Ones Toddler Group Kingsmoss Gospel Hall, Doagh Road, Ballyrobert, Antrim, Every Monday during term time from 10-1130am. Babies and toddlers with their parents, grandparents, childminders etc very welcome. No charge involved. 02893 352 515

Abbey Presbyterian 99 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Newtownabbey Under 5’s - 6.15-7.30pm

Explorers 6.15-7.30pm Juniors 7.15 – 9pm Seniors 7.30 – 9pm Brigaders 7.30 – 9pm Associates 7.30-9pm Glengormley Youth Club Glenvarna Drive Glengormley BT36 8JB 028 90 840 942 Monday 6.30-9.15pm (8-11yrs)

CLASP, CLASP Resource Centre, 21 Arthur Avenue Arthur Road Newtownabbey BT36 7EJ 10.30am-12.30pm Monday (coffee morning)

Jordanstown Art Club Jordanstown Art Club Carrickfergus BT38 9DS 02893 366 484 7.15-9.00pm First Monday of every month

Newtownabbey Policing Community Safety Partnership Mossley Mill Mossley BT36 5QA 028 90 34 0 070 9.00am - 5.00pm

Rathcoole Youth Club 1A The Diamond Rathcoole BT37 9AH 028 90 85 1 172 6.30-9.30pm (8-25yrs)

ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790 210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule

Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church’s Youth and Community Ministry 602 Shore Road Whiteabbey BT37 0SN 028 90 8640 84 9.30am - 12noon Boys Brigade, Guilding Youth Ministry, Mums and Tots, Small Stars, 2-3 Club, Sunday Morning Live and many more.

TUESDAYAll Tots Together 75 Church Road, Glengormley , Belfast, Antrim, Bt36 All Tots Together every Tuesday (term time) from 10-12. £2 tea/coffee & morning snack. All welcome from newborn to nursery age.

Ballyhenry Presbyterian Mother & Toddlers Bally-henry Road , (The big white church!), Newtown-abbey, Co Antrim, BT36 Every Tuesday 10am - 12 noon Age ranges from newborns to nursery age.CLASP, CLASP Resource Centre, 21 Arthur Avenue Arthur Road Newtownabbey BT36 7EJ (7.00pm-9.00pm Tuesday (Bingo)

Funworks indoor play centre 3 Glenwell Road,

bt36 7rf, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim Toddler club runs from 10 to 12.30pm. With free juice, toast and fruit. £3.50 per child with under ones free. Term Times only. 02890 830 010

New Mums Coffee Morning The Thunderdome, An-trim Road, Glengormley, Antrim, Bt 36 6hp 10.30 to 12.30pm 02890831509

Tots ‘n’ Co New Mossley Elim Church, Newtownab-bey,New Mossley Elim Church every Tuesday morning 10.30 - 12 noon. Babies to pre-school. Snacks for children, nice breakfast for Adults. £1.50 per adult. Children free 07707 766 138

Girls brigade Abbey Presbyterian 99 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Newtownabbey Under 5’s - 6.15-7.30pm Explorers 6.15-7.30pm Juniors 7.15 – 9pm Seniors 7.30 – 9pm Brigaders 7.30 – 9.15pm Associates 7.30-9.15pm Glengormley Youth Club Glenvarna Drive Glen-gormley BT36 8JB 028 9084 0942 Tuesday 6.30-9.30pm (11+yrs)Boys brigade 16th Newtownabbey Boys Brigade Company Tuesday 6.00-7.00pm 028 9084 1541 15 Wynnland Park Newtownabbey BT36 6SEBallyclare Widows Group 117 Mill Road Ballyclare BT39 9DZ 028 93 322 259 1st Tuesday each month from March – December

MindWise 15 - 17 Rashee Road Ballyclare BT39 9HJ 028 93 34 1 714 9.30am - 5pm

New Mossley Presbyterian Youth Club 43 Ferndale Road, Glengormley Newtownabbey BT36 5AS. 07843 858 316 Call for opening times.

Newtownabbey Policing Community Safety Partnership Mossley Mill Mossley BT36 5QA 028 9034 0070 9.00am - 5.00pm

Rathcoole Youth Club 1A The Diamond Rathcoole BT37 9AH 028 9085 1172 6.30-9.30pm (8-25yrs)

ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790 210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule,

WEDNESDAYPlayzone Mother and Toddlers Valley Leisure Cen-tre, 40 Church Road, Nowtownabbey, Antrim, BT36Every Wednesday from 10-11:30am. It costs 2.50 per baby/child with free tea/coffee, juice, pancakes and biscuits. 02890 340 244

Glengormley Youth Club Glenvarna Drive Glen-gormley BT36 8JB 028 9084 0942 Wednesday 6.30-9.30pm (8-18 yrs),

Boys brigade 16th Newtownabbey Boys Brigade Company Wednesday 6.00-10.15pm 028 9084 1541 15 Wynnland Park Newtownabbey BT36 6SECLASP LASP Resource Centre, 21 Arthur Avenue Arthur Road Newtownabbey BT36 7EJ 10.30am-12.30pm Wednesday (physical activity)

MindWise 15 - 17 Rashee Road Ballyclare BT39

9HJ 028 93 34 1 714 9.30am - 5pm

New Mossley Presbyterian Youth Club 43 Ferndale Road, Glengormley Newtownabbey BT36 5AS. 07843 858 316 Call for opening times.Newtownabbey Policing Community Safety Part-nership Mossley Mill Mossley BT36 5QA 028 90 340 070 9.00am - 5.00pm

Rathcoole Youth Club 1A The Diamond Rathcoole BT37 9AH 028 9085 1172 6.30-9.30pm (8-25yrs)

ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790 210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule

Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church’s Youth and Community Ministry 602 Shore Road Whiteabbey BT37 0SN 028 90 86 4084 9.30am - 12noon Boys Brigade, Guilding Youth Ministry, Mums and Tots, Small Stars, 2-3 Club, Sunday Morning Live and many more.

THURSDAYAbbots Cross Parent and ToddlersAbbots Cross Presbyterian Church, Doagh Road,, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, BT36 9QW Tel:028 90 85 2 120 Every Thursday morning 9.45am to 12pm term time 0-4 years

Glengormley Youth Club Glenvarna Drive Glengormley BT36 8JB 028 9084 0942 Thursday 6.30-9.30pm (11+yrs)

Boys brigade 16th Newtownabbey Boys Brigade Company 028 9084 1541 15 Wynnland Park Newtownabbey BT36 6SE Thursday 6.15-8.00pm

Glengormley Troop Army Cadet Force Earlview Primary School, Manse Way New Mossley BT36 5XJ 07920 832 104 7.00pm -9.00pm Thursday nights

MindWise 15 - 17 Rashee Road Ballyclare BT39 9HJ 028 9334 1714 9.30am - 5pm

New Mossley Presbyterian Youth Club 43 Ferndale Road, Glengormley Newtownabbey BT36 5AS. 07843 858 316 Call for opening times.

Newtownabbey Policing Community Safety Partnership Mossley Mill Mossley BT36 5QA 028 9034 0070 9.00am - 5.00pm

Rathcoole Youth Club 1A The Diamond Rathcoole BT37 9AH 028 9085 1172 6.30-9.30pm (8-25yrs) ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790 210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule

FRIDAYLittle Fishes is St. Brigid’s Mums and Tots. We meet on Friday mornings 10 -11.30. St. Brigid’s Church,

48 Ballyclare Rd. BT 36 5HL

Toddler group 0-4yrs Manse Road Newtownabbey Church of the Holy Spirit Mossley Parish, Manse Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 Friday mornings 10am-12 noon during term time.

St Patricks Church Jordanstown Parent & Toddlers 113 Jordanstown Road, Jordanstown, Antrim, BT37 0NTFridays from 10.30 to 12 Toddler group 0-4yrs Manse Road Newtownabbey

Church of the Holy Spirit Mossley Parish, Manse Road, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 Friday mornings 10am-12 noon during term time. Glengormley Youth Club Glenvarna Drive Glengormley BT36 8JB 028 90 84 0 942 Friday 6.30-9.30pm (11+yrs)

Boys brigade 16th Newtownabbey Boys Brigade Company 028 90 84 1 541 15 Wynnland Park Newtownabbey BT36 6SE Friday 6.30-8.30pm

1st Jordanstown Scouts c/o St Patricks Church of Ireland, 113 Jordanstown Road Every Friday night (school term) 7:30pm-9:30pm

MindWise 15 - 17 Rashee Road Ballyclare BT39 9HJ 028 93 34 1 714 9.30am - 5pm

New Mossley Presbyterian Youth Club 43 Ferndale Road, Glengormley Newtownabbey, BT36 5AS. 07843 858 316 Call for opening times.

Newtownabbey Policing Community Safety Partnership Mossley Mill Mossley BT36 5QA 028 90 3400 70 9.00am - 5.00pm

Spartan Explorer Scouts c/o St Patricks Church of Ireland, 113 Jordanstown Road Newtownabbey BT37 0NT [email protected] Every second Friday night and one weekend per month. Caters for ages 14-18 years contact for more info by email.

ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule

Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church’s Youth and Community Ministry 602 Shore Road Whiteabbey BT37 0SN 028 9086 4084 9.30am - 12noon Boys Brigade, Guilding Youth Ministry, Mums and Tots, Small Stars, 2-3 Club, Sunday Morning Live and many more.

SATURDAYAbbots Cross Presbyterian Girls Brigade Doagh Road, , Newtownabbey Under 5’s – 10am – 11am explorers 10am – 11.30amNew Mossley Presbyterian Youth Club 43 Ferndale Road, Glengormley Newtownabbey BT36 5AS. 07843858316 Call for opening times.ZKJ The Dojo Martial Arts Centre 51 Mallusk Road Mallusk BT36 4PU 07940 790210 [email protected] Every Night and Weekends contact for schedule.

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Everyone loves a good barbecue, but research

has shown that grilling meats at high heat

can cause the carcinogens heterocyclic amine

(HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

(PAHs) to form.

Andit'snotaninsignificantamount.Onestudy found that people who consume well-

done meat—grilled, barbecued, pan fried, or

broiled—on a regular basis were 60% more

likely to get pancreatic cancer. Longer cooking

times might also increase the risk of stomach,

lung, and breast cancer.

But you don't have to give up your burgers

just yet. Read how to make grilling safer and

follow our 6 tips to making safe grilled fare.

Use a marinade

A 2008 study found that spicy marinades can

decrease HCA formation, so don’t be afraid to

sprinkle on the red pepper.

Certain spices are packed with antioxidants

that will help to eliminate HCAs in the grilling

process.Onestudyshowedthataddingspices,such as thyme, sage, and garlic, can reduce

the amount of total HCAs by 60% compared to

the control.

Rosemary may be especially potent. A

recent study found that high concentrations

of rosemary extracts may reduce HCAs by up

to 90% in some cases. Get inspired by these

marinated meals.

Add alco-

hol

At your

next

barbecue,

don’t forget

beer and

wine…for

your mar-

inade. We

know red

wine is full

of antioxi-

dants, and

this can

carry over

in your marinades.

Marinating beef in red wine for six hours

before grilling decreased the amount of

carcinogens—40% fewer than in beef that

wasn’t marinated—according to a study by the

University of Porto in Portugal.

This same study found similar positive

effects using beer, and participants gave the

beer-marinated beef top marks for quality.

Turn down the heat

Well done shouldn’t be in your vocabulary

if you’re

trying to

cut down

on carcino-

gens. Stud-

ies have

shown that

higher

temper-

atures

lead to an

increase in

HCAs.

Allow

some extra

time, and

try to cook

your meat below 325°F, which is the tempera-

ture at which HCAs begin to form.

To ensure that you’re meeting the mini-

mum cooking temperatures, invest in a meat

thermometer, and make sure your burgers

have an internal temperature of 160°F.

Precook food in the microwave

Beforeyourfireupthegrill,nukemeatinthemicrowave for one or two minutes at medium

power. Studies have shown that microwaving

meat for two minutes prior to cooking de-

creased HCAs by 90%. Just remember to throw

out the juice—that’s where the HCAs lurk.

Grill veggies

Grilled veggies offer that same hot-off-the-

grill taste but don’t contain carcinogens like

their meaty counterparts. are a great hearty

option. However, if you crave grilled meat,

make kebabs. Using half meat, half veggies is

healthier and cuts down on the HCAs.

Less is more when it comes to marinating

Though this may sound counterintuitive,

marinating meat for long lengths of times

may lower the percentage of antioxidants in

the sauces. A 2010 study found that marinat-

ingmeatinsauceforfivehourspriortoovenbaking cut down the antioxidant activity in

the sauce compared with cooking after shorter

marinating times.

Play it on the safe side by aiming to mari-

nate your meat for no more than a few hours.

Marinades don’t soak deep into the meat,

sothere’snotalotofflavoradvantagetoanovernight marinade. And brushing a little

extra sauce on the meat shortly before serving

could give you an extra boost of antioxidants.

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Bydefinition,ahome’s“deadspace”isanareawherenothingishappening:nofurniture,nolight,nopurpose.However,wefirmlybelievethatyoushouldutilizeeveryavailablenookandcrannyinatinyhome.Inkeepingwiththisphilosophy,we’vecompiledalisttooutline10waystomakethemostofdeadspaceinyourhome.

1. Add a Beanbag to Create a Reading NookBookwormswilllovethisidea!There is often a corner

ofdeadspacenestledbetween a wall and

bookcase.Fillthisspacewithafluffybeanbag,mountasmalloverheadlightforeveninguse,andyou’vegotaniftyreading nook.

2. Extend Your Bookcase From Floor to CeilingAnothertipthatwillpleaseyourinnerbookworm.Eliminatedeadspacebyconnecting your book cases. This will

createafullwallthatdisplaysallofyourfavoriteliterature.

3. Install Old Drawers in CornersWe all tend to accumulate broken

furniturethatwedon’tcarefor.Takethatolddresserornightstandapartandusethedrawersasspace-savingshelvesforyourvases,magazines,books,andeverydayknick-knacks.

4. Occupy Dead Space with Flowers and Potted PlantsFerns,violets,andwindowsillherbsdoextremely well in small homes. We think

it’seasiertopayattentiontoeverydaythingswhenyou’relivingsimplistically.Findyourfavoritesmallplantandtreatyourdeadspacetosomethingbeautiful.

5. De-Clutter Your Dead SpaceYoulikelyhaveanoldpieceoffurnitureornumeroustrinketstakingupthejunkdrawers of your dresser. Instead of holding

onto these, clear the clutter and cut your

necessitiesdowntomust-haves.Deadspacebenefitsfromorganizationtoo.

6. Invest in a Standing Lamp for Extra LightDead-spacecornersaregreatplacestoaddextralight,whetherthey’relocatedinyourlivingroom,bedroom,orkitchen.Investinacoupleofstandinglampstogetthemostoutoftheselonelyspaces.

7. Hang a Collage of Framed Artwork on Dead Wall SpacePerkupawallofdeadspacebyhangingyourfavoriteartworkinframedclusters.Thisisanattention-grabbingandcreativeto way add some life to an otherwise dull

area in your home.

8. Start a Trio of Recycling Bins to Eliminate Clutter and WasteGrab a trio of bins and designate them to

glass,metal,andpaperforyourrecyclingneeds. These can usually be stacked,

andtheytakeupdeadspaceinthemostfunctionalwaypossible.Nottomention,theyreducekitchenclutterwhilesavingtheenvironment.

9. Tuck Board Games Into A Corner for Kiddos

Forplayroomsorbedroomsthatlackofclosetspace,stackboardgamesneatlyinacorner.Whenit’stimetocleanup,tackonaclevertitlelike“BuildtheCastle”or“Giant’sPyramid”tofoolyourchildrenintoawell-organizedgamingcorner.

10. Install Shelves to Create a Makeshift PantrySpiceracksanddesignatedpantriescanbeexpensiveto install in your kitchen.

Foracheaper,moreconvenientalternative,buildshelvesoutofold drawers or loose

plywoodforyoureverydaykitchenitems.

ThinkofDeadSpaceWhenYou’reBuyingNewFurniture.Whenconsideringnewfurnishings and accessories for your small

home,remembertoponderhowtheywillcomplementyourexistingpieces.Steerclear of unnecessary items and aim for

furniture that makes the most of dead

spaceinyourhome.

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We’dalllovetoliveinmulti-milliondollarhomeswith high ceilings, wide, elaborate mouldings and

architecturalfixturesandoversizedwindowswithexpansiveviewsofmajesticmountains,glitterycityskylinesortheocean’swavesastheycrashashore.Ican’tofferanyadviceaboutyourviewsbutIcanhelpoffer you some suggestions as to how to make your

home seem more luxurious. I will show you some

verysimpleandimmediatesolutionsaswellasthosethatwillrequirealittlebitofplanningandelbowgrease.Afewsimplestepscantakeyourhomefromordinary to extraordinary and you will see that luxury

is all in the detail!

Bring the outdoors inNothingsaysluxurylikefreshflowers.Placebouquetson mantels, coffee tables, consoles, dining room

tables, bathrooms and bedrooms. The beauty of

flowersisthattheylookwonderfuleverywhere!Youcanworkwithaparticularroom’scolorthemeoryou can stick to white which in itself often lends a

simpleandsophisticatedtouch.Vasesofwhitetulipsfreshenandlivenuparoom.You’lloftenfindorchidsin the more luxurious homes, but maybe lilies are

yourfavoriteflowers.Whateveryourpreference,gotreatyourself!Doremembertochangeyourflowerwater and trim the stems regularly. There is nothing

luxuriousaboutwiltedflowerssittingindirtywater!Ifyouliveinthecountrycutsomefreshflowersfromthegardenifyouareable.Intheearlyspringyouwillbeabletoforcetheforsythiatobloomsimply

by cutting the branches and bringing them indoors.

Withtheseyouwillneedtomakesureyouhavetallvases.Lilacshaveaveryshortseasonandwhiletheylook wonderful outside unless you are standing right

underthemyouwon’tgettosavortheirwonderfulfragrances.Lilacsareaperfectplanttobringindoors–and your home will smell absolutely incredible!

Decorate with fruitPlayuptheseason’scolorswithlargebowlsoffreshfruit.Oversizedbowlsofgrapefruits,oranges,lemonsand limes add a wonderfully cheerful elegance.

Don’tlimityourfruittothekitchen,abowlplacedstrategically on a coffee table or sofa table will add

acasualelegancetoyourspace.Inadditiontoyourdecoratingperk,youwillhaveagreatsupplyofhealthysnacksonhand!Aswiththeflowers,besuretoremoveanyfruitthatlookslessthanfresh.

Declutter!You will notice that the most luxurious of homes are

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PaintChoseyourpaintandcolorswisely.Whitewallscan seem both luxurious and yet terribly bland. An

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Liverpool legends David Johnson and Ronnie Whelan along with comedian Darren Farley visited to Greenisland FC on Thursday morning along with the European Cup. The guys were in Carrickfergus for the Co. Antrim Milk Cup Function held in Loughshore Arena the previous evening when over 350 people packed the room to hear stories and listen to impersonations of famous footballing characters. The event was organized by a Manchester United fan Keith Norris from Antrim Milk Cup

Committee and all proceeds will go towards Antrim Milk Cup Squad. Keith said " Have to say as a United fan organising a Liverpool function ( and taking stick from all quarters ) very impressed with David Johnson and Ronnie Whelan as human beings and respect they give to United and George Best.... Darren Farley absolute gentleman ..... Thanks to all who supported and helped for Antrim Milk Cup and I was delighted to take the boys to Greenisland FC .

LIVERPOOL LEGENDS VISIT CARRICKFERGUS

Crusaders Football Club are pleased to announce they have today signed Michael Carvill. Twenty Seven year old Michael comes to the club with a wealth of experience havingplayedsevenseasonsatLinfieldandalsoWrexhamin Wales before that.Michael is no stranger to medals having been part of threedoublewinningsideswhilstatLinfieldaswellastheEuropean experience gained on their travels. He is as ever hungry for more silverware now he has joined the Danske Bank Premiership Champions. The striker has become yet another link in the chain as Stephen Baxter continues to add to the squad that will bid to retain the Premiership trophy next season along with the other trophies available..Chairman Stephen Bell is delighted with the signing. " Michael Carvill is a fantastic signing. He is a winner and a naturalgoalscorerandhewillfitinwiththeteamwithlittleproblems. It is brilliant that Michael has chosen to sign with us given the amount of clubs interested in his signature and again it shows the intent that Stephen Baxter has to bring yet more silverware to Seaview that he has captured such a quality player." Welsome to the Club Michael and we look forward to you scoring many goals in the Red & Black PreSeasongamesconfirmedWe can now reveal the list of pre season games Crusaders will play prior to the kick of the new Danske Bank Premiership season. We will play teams from Wales, Scotland, The North West and County Armagh and of course the Charity Shield opener. The full list is as follows...Saturday 27th June Crusaders v Airbus UK (3pm) Admission £8 Adult & £5 ConcessionSaturday 18th July Crusaders v Kilmarnock (3pm) Admission £10 Adult & £7 ConcessionSaturday 25th July Crusaders v Institute (3pm) Admission

£5 Adult & £3 ConcessionThursday 30th July Crusaders XI v Lurgan CelticSaturday 1st August Charity Shield Crusaders v Glentoran (Venue TBC)Crusaders Reserves have also a number of games at Seaview the NI Milk Cup Squad, Bangor Swifts and two othersidesthathaveyettobeconfirmed.

TITLE DEFENCE BEGINS AT SEAVIEWdefence of the Danske Bank Premiership trophy with a game against Portadown at Seaview on Saturday 8th August. This is followed by an away game to Glentoran, home to Ballinamallard United and then away again this timetoGlenavon.Afulllistoffixturescanbefoundoncrusadersfc.com

European Travel UpdateDue to a larger aircraft now being employed on our trip to Tallinn a further 8 spaces on the Charter aircraft are now available.Theflightonlypriceis£200return.Anyoneinterested should contact Tommy Whiteside immediately at [email protected] aircraft departs Belfast City Airport at 09.00am on 6/7/15 arriving in Tallinn at 14.45pm local time. The return flightwilldepartTallinnat10.00amon8/7/15arrivingbackat the Belfast City Airport at 11.45am. Accommodation at the Park Inn and has been booked for all supporters at a cost of £35 pps and complimentary airport transfers have also been arranged. This price includes breakfast and is based on two sharing a twin room.An invoice of £70 has been added to all travellers smart cards to allow supporters to pay online or in the social club. All payments MUST be made by Saturday 4/7/15.Any supporter wishing to make their own accommodation

arrangements are of course welcome to do so and they [email protected] have opted out. Unfortunately we cannot offer airport transfers to anyone who decides to opt out.

Nathan Hanley joins Ballymena on two year dealEveryone at the club would like to wish Nathan Hanley all the very best as he moves on to pastures new. Nathan has joined Ballymena United on a two year deal ahead of the new season. Nathan of course leaves with legend status having been part of the Premiership winning side of last season and his medal will be that reminder for him. Good Luck Nathan from all your friends at Seaview

Crusaders v Levadia Tallinn NewsCrusaders will play Levadia Tallinn in the 1st Qualifying Round 1st Leg at Seaview on Tuesday 30th June with a 7.45pm kick off.Admission to the game will be £10 Adult and £7 Concession and you can pay at the turnstiles on the night.Season Tickets are NOT VALID for this game and all supporters are reminded that No Standing is permitted in the Stadium at UEFA games.Let's all get out next week to Seaview and give the team your fanatical support. Remember how it lifted the team last season in Europe and what we achieved from it. We look forward to seeing you all at the game.

Late Carvill goal seals Pre Season WinA late goal from new signing Michael Carvill saw Crusaders wintheirfirstpreseasonseasongameagainstWelshsideAirbus UK 3-2. An entertaining game saw both sides play free and open football and at a competitive pace.Crusaders started the brighter and had two half chances

before they where awarded a penalty after Paul Heatley was fouled and he performed his trickery. Dairmuid O'Carroll cooly stepped up and put Crusaders ahead after 11 minutes. Airbus where level within four minutes when they scored a close range header as the Crusaders defence was caught out. The game was both physical and competive and before long Airbus went 2-1 ahead. A long range effort seemed to deceive everyone and the ball "daisy cut" its way through everyone and into the corner of the net with Sean O'Neill stranded. Crusaders fought back with Paul Heatley in top form and the whole team raised the game. A Heatley effort was well saved by the keeper and the resulting corner produced a wonder goal. The ball was played in but eventually came to Paul Heatley 30 yards out and with one kick he volleyed the ball beyond the keeper into the net on 26 minutes. Both sides kept at and supporters enjoyed the rest of the half.The second half saw multiple substitutions so the game was a bit stop start. All the new signings where given a chancetoweartheshirtforthefirsttimeandnonelookedout of place. Jordan Owens was a constant thorn in the Airbus defence and he unlucky on several occasions not to get a goal. Jordan Forsythe showed several good touches when he came on and Andy Mitchell looked solid also. Both keepersmadefinesavesalsoandforbeingsoearlyinpreseason Crusaders looked sharp. As the game drew to a close it was Michael Carvill who won the game for Crusaders on 87 minutes and again it was a superb goal. The ball came to him 30 yards out and without a thought he hit it goalwards anditflewbythekeeperintothenet.Whatagoaltostartyour Crusaders career Michael. With little time left Airbus Uk could not come back and Crusaders had won 3-2. A good start and it was a well worthwhile game for everyone ahead of the Champions League game at Seaview on Tuesday.

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