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Richmount News Published by Richmount Rural Community Association

Edition 3

May 2012

COLOUR for your garden

See our main ad inside

baskets & blooms

28a Cannagola Beg Road

Portadown BT62 1RP

Tel: 028 3885 2168

Mob: 077 9531 4801

Richmount Playgroup There was an excellent response from local parents who wish to send their chil-

dren to a pre-school play group in the area. The parents recently got together

with representatives of the Community Association and Richmount Primary

School to form a management committee to progress the initiative to the next

stage. The proposal is to site the playgroup on the old sewage works site on the

Derrylettiff Road ,but negotiations with Northern Ireland Water are still on

going. In the meantime plans are progressing to use a classroom in Rich-

mount Primary School to facilitate the playgroup. However, the management

of the playgroup is quite distinct from that of the school and community asso-

ciation. There is a formal process of inspection and registration together with

the completion of any required works. Only when everything is up to standard

can the playgroup be opened. Also properly trained and qualified staff will

need to be recruited. Commenting on the proposal, Joe Garvey from the com-

munity association said : “We would like to thank all the parents who ex-

pressed an interest in this playgroup. Mark Hall , the school principal and

I have been working very closely on this project, but the people who will

be managing it will largely be the parents. We have a lot to do in a short

time but we are optimistic we will have a preschool play group in the area this year. I would also ask that if any parent

wishes to express an interest in sending their child to this playgroup it is not too late to do so. Simply ask for a form

available from Richmount Primary School. You will be under no obligation.”

Trip to Dublin Zoo: Saturday 26 May 2012 We are running a trip to Dublin Zoo on Saturday 26 May 2012. Leaving Scotch Street at 8.30 am and returning at 6.30 pm . Cost including entry to Zoo: Adults £ 17.00 ,

children (3 –16) £10.00 Children must be accompanied. To reserve a place please contact any of the Committee mem-

bers or telephone: Joe Garvey on 07934186635 or John Wilson on 07733417540

Welcome, Welkom, Pasveikinti,

Powitanie, Velams, Boas– vindas

Bienvenida, Bunvenit, Vitejte,

Mailigayang pagdating.,

to our 3rd edition of Richmount News,

with a special 4 page supplement on

Scotch Street Youth Club

pic

Daily Specials:

Lasagne & chips £3.00

Cottage pie, peas, chips, gravy £3.95

Battered meat loaf & chips £3.00

Full “real ”all day breakfast £4.95

Sit in or take away

Telephone orders welcome

Open: Mon –Thur 12 noon to 7.00pm

Fri– Sat 9.00am to 8.00pm

Unit 1, Scotch Street, Moy Road,

Portadown. Tel 028 3835 2313

Award for Community Association.

The Community Association has recently been

awarded a certificate of recognition for its valuable

contribution to Road Safety in Northern Ireland.

The Association’s project : Be Seen at Night on

Country Roads was described as one of the more

innovative projects and was one of 24 successful

projects in Northern Ireland.

Our Chairman , Joe Garvey, was presented with the

award at a special ceremony at Stormont hosted by

Anna Lo, MLA

Richmount Playgroup

Proposed playgroup building on Derrylettiff Road

(Rchmount School may have to be used at the start)

Working together for all in our community

Richmount News Published by Richmount Rural Community Association

Edition 3

May 2012


See our main ad inside

baskets & blooms


Portadown BT62 1RP

Tel: 028 3885 2168

Mob: 077 9531 4801

Richmount Playgroup There was an excellent response from local parents who wish to send their chil-

dren to a pre-school play group in the area. The parents recently got together

with representatives of the Community Association and Richmount Primary

School to form a management committee to progress the initiative to the next

stage. The proposal is to site the playgroup on the old sewage works site on the

Derrylettiff Road ,but negotiations with Northern Ireland Water are still on

going. In the meantime plans are progressing to use a classroom in Rich-

mount Primary School to facilitate the playgroup. However, the management

of the playgroup is quite distinct from that of the school and community asso-

ciation. There is a formal process of inspection and registration together with

the completion of any required works. Only when everything is up to standard

can the playgroup be opened. Also properly trained and qualified staff will

need to be recruited. Commenting on the proposal, Joe Garvey from the com-

munity association said : “We would like to thank all the parents who ex-

pressed an interest in this playgroup. Mark Hall , the school principal and

I have been working very closely on this project, but the people who will

be managing it will largely be the parents. We have a lot to do in a short

time but we are optimistic we will have a preschool play group in the area this year. I would also ask that if any parent

wishes to express an interest in sending their child to this playgroup it is not too late to do so. Simply ask for a form

available from Richmount Primary School. You will be under no obligation.”

Trip to Dublin Zoo: Saturday 26 May 2012 We are running a trip to Dublin Zoo on Saturday 26 May 2012. Leaving Scotch Street at 8.30 am and returning at 6.30 pm . Cost including entry to Zoo: Adults £ 17.00 ,

children (3 –16) £10.00 Children must be accompanied. To reserve a place please contact any of the Committee mem-

bers or telephone: Joe Garvey on 07934186635 or John Wilson on 07733417540

Welcome, Welkom, Pasveikinti,

Powitanie, Velams, Boas– vindas

Bienvenida, Bunvenit, Vitejte,

Mailigayang pagdating.,

to our 3rd edition of Richmount News,

with a special 4 page supplement on


pic

Daily Specials:

Lasagne & chips £3.00

Cottage pie, peas, chips, gravy £3.95

Battered meat loaf & chips £3.00

Full “real ”all day breakfast £4.95

Sit in or take away

Telephone orders welcome

Open: Mon –Thur 12 noon to 7.00pm

Fri– Sat 9.00am to 8.00pm

Unit 1, Scotch Street, Moy Road,

Portadown. Tel 028 3835 2313

Award for Community Association.

The Community Association has recently been

awarded a certificate of recognition for its valuable

contribution to Road Safety in Northern Ireland.

The Association’s project : Be Seen at Night on

Country Roads was described as one of the more

innovative projects and was one of 24 successful

projects in Northern Ireland.

Our Chairman , Joe Garvey, was presented with the

award at a special ceremony at Stormont hosted by

Anna Lo, MLA

Richmount Playgroup

Proposed playgroup building on Derrylettiff Road

(Rchmount School may have to be used at the start)

Working together for all in our community

Profile: John Wilson, Vice Chairman ,

Richmount Rural Community Association. John has been involved in Richmount Rural Community Association since its in-

ception.

He is involved in many voluntary pursuits including Birches Vintage Club, Country

Comes to Town and his local Church. It is in his role as Chairman of Birches Vin-

tage Club that John has won fame not just in the island of Ireland but as far away as

Scotland. The reason for this is quite simple; he is absolutely dedicated to raising

money for his charities. This year alone he raised £11,000 at his concert in the Sea-

goe Hotel on 10th March when people came from far and wide to support his coun-

try and western concert which attracted an estimated audience of over 800 people

some of whom had come from Scotland to support John and his charities.

£10,000 raised in March 2012 for Newry Hospice

Of the £11,000 ten thousand went to Newry Hospice and £1000 to Friends of Chil-

dren.

The amount of time John devotes (to not only this concert but organsising concerts

for other charitable groups) is truly unbelieveable, and likewise with the Country

Comes to Town event. John simply does not know how much he has raised for

charities over the years. In fact he can’t even remember how many times he has held

his spring country and western concert. He thinks it around 10 but it is more likely

to be 12 or 14 which has brought Newry Hospice a substantial amount of much

needed funds. If you ask John why he devotes so much of his time to this charity he

will tell you that one day we might need it and at a time when life becomes difficult

for the patient and their relatives it is heart– warming to see the care and devotion

given to both when it is absolutely crucial.

To say John is persistent when selling tickets for his concerts or other events is a

gross understatement, but when he does go out on his crusade remember why he is

doing it. Not only buy his tickets but offer real help as he does a lot of the work

himself. John, may we wish you well in your future events . John told Richmount

News that while the tickets have not been printed for next year’s concert he is quite

prepared to take bookings and donations. He also said he wished to take the oppor-

tunity to thanks all the people who have supported him over the

years and to the Seagoe Hotel for its ongoing support. Your Committee 2012/2013

Following the AGM on 28 February 2012 your new commit-

tee was elected as follows:

Joe Garvey , Chairman & editor Richmount News

John Wilson, Vice chairman & advertising managerRich-

mount News

Geraldine Garvey,Secretary & sub editor Richmount

News

Geraldine Lawless, Treasurer

Lylia Boyd, Assistant Secretary

Isobel Annesley, Assistant Treasurer

Committee members:

Victor Hanthorn, Edna Sharpe,Ruth McFadden,

Keith Sharpe, Letty Houston, Mark Hall

We have a good spread of committee members to

cover our more rural locations, but we would be

keen to seek representatives from the Ti-Ti-Ti-

makeel/Keelmount makeel/Keelmount makeel/Keelmount developments and also from

the Selshion Hall/Ashbrook Selshion Hall/Ashbrook Selshion Hall/Ashbrook developments.

D mont

John Wilson , Vice Chairman, Rich-

mount Rural Community Association in

one of his rare moments of relaxation !!!

Thanks to all our advertisers

Without your contribution we would

not be able to produce this publica-

tion. Next issue due end July 2012.

Rate for advertising is £1.00 per sin-

gle col centimetre. Contact :

John Wilson 07733417540

Special Sale Now On Great Deals On BeddingSpecial Sale Now On Great Deals On BeddingSpecial Sale Now On Great Deals On Bedding 2

Profile: John Wilson, Vice Chairman ,

Richmount Rural Community Association. John has been involved in Richmount Rural Community Association since its in-

ception.

He is involved in many voluntary pursuits including Birches Vintage Club, Country

Comes to Town and his local Church. It is in his role as Chairman of Birches Vin-

tage Club that John has won fame not just in the island of Ireland but as far away as

Scotland. The reason for this is quite simple; he is absolutely dedicated to raising

money for his charities. This year alone he raised £11,000 at his concert in the Sea-

goe Hotel on 10th March when people came from far and wide to support his coun-

try and western concert which attracted an estimated audience of over 800 people

some of whom had come from Scotland to support John and his charities.

£10,000 raised in March 2012 for Newry Hospice

Of the £11,000 ten thousand went to Newry Hospice and £1000 to Friends of Chil-

dren.

The amount of time John devotes (to not only this concert but organsising concerts

for other charitable groups) is truly unbelieveable, and likewise with the Country

Comes to Town event. John simply does not know how much he has raised for

charities over the years. In fact he can’t even remember how many times he has held

his spring country and western concert. He thinks it around 10 but it is more likely

to be 12 or 14 which has brought Newry Hospice a substantial amount of much

needed funds. If you ask John why he devotes so much of his time to this charity he

will tell you that one day we might need it and at a time when life becomes difficult

for the patient and their relatives it is heart– warming to see the care and devotion

given to both when it is absolutely crucial.

To say John is persistent when selling tickets for his concerts or other events is a

gross understatement, but when he does go out on his crusade remember why he is

doing it. Not only buy his tickets but offer real help as he does a lot of the work

himself. John, may we wish you well in your future events . John told Richmount

News that while the tickets have not been printed for next year’s concert he is quite

prepared to take bookings and donations. He also said he wished to take the oppor-

tunity to thanks all the people who have supported him over the

years and to the Seagoe Hotel for its ongoing support. Your Committee 2012/2013

Following the AGM on 28 February 2012 your new commit-

tee was elected as follows:

Joe Garvey , Chairman & editor Richmount News

John Wilson, Vice chairman & advertising managerRich-

mount News

Geraldine Garvey,Secretary & sub editor Richmount

News

Geraldine Lawless, Treasurer

Lylia Boyd, Assistant Secretary

Isobel Annesley, Assistant Treasurer

Committee members:

Victor Hanthorn, Edna Sharpe,Ruth McFadden,

Keith Sharpe, Letty Houston, Mark Hall

We have a good spread of committee members to

cover our more rural locations, but we would be

keen to seek representatives from the Ti-Ti-Ti-

makeel/Keelmount makeel/Keelmount makeel/Keelmount developments and also from

the Selshion Hall/Ashbrook Selshion Hall/Ashbrook Selshion Hall/Ashbrook developments.

D mont

John Wilson , Vice Chairman, Rich-

mount Rural Community Association in

one of his rare moments of relaxation !!!

Thanks to all our advertisers

Without your contribution we would

not be able to produce this publica-

tion. Next issue due end July 2012.

Rate for advertising is £1.00 per sin-

gle col centimetre. Contact :

John Wilson 07733417540

Special Sale Now On Great Deals On BeddingSpecial Sale Now On Great Deals On BeddingSpecial Sale Now On Great Deals On Bedding 2

What would you like

to learn ?Every year we try to organise evening classes in the local

school. This year we want you to tell us

what classes you would like to see.

Some suggestions that have been made

include:

Glass painting

Computers for absolute beginners

English as a second language

Adult Literacy, Dancing

Holiday French, German , Spanish

Flower arranging

Digital photography

Men’s cookery classes

Cake decoration

Please let us know what you would

like.


Summer bedding plants now ready

Hanging baskets & pots supplied

and filled

Easy fill hanging baskets


(between Drumanphy Road and Dungannon Road)

Open to 8.00pm week days and 5.00 pm

at weekends

Thanks to outgoing committee members. This year Gordon Woolsey, Heather Galway, Alan McCann and Alan Milligan

are no longer on the committee. We would wish to sincerely thank you for the time and effort you put in to building up both the

Association and the youth club. Gordon, however, still remains very active in the youth club. We would wish to specially thank

Heather who served on the committee for many years and held the role of secretary. We would also wish to thank Alan McCann

not only for his role on the committee but for all the work he did with the youth in the area and for the overall development of the

youth club. On behalf of the 2012/2013 committee may I thank all of you . Joe Garvey Chairman , Richmount RCA

Origins of Scotch Street Many people ask where does the name Scotch Street come from? It is

located in the townland of Timakeel but is 3 miles away from any

town with a normal street layout. Well let’s throw out a few sug-

gestions then you tell us what you think. We will give you some

answers in the next edition. In our local dialect the area to the

front of a farm house is generally referred to as the “front street ”.

In the annals of Breagh Orange Lodge it refers to a meeting at

Scots Street. Could this be the origin of Scott’s Street or Scotch

Street ? Another theory is that on the site of the present day Rich-

mount Primary School there was a row of houses there which

were occupied by people of Scotch origin or Scotchies as they

would have been called hence the name Scotch Street with the

row of houses forming a street. Tell us what you think .

Email Joe Garvey at [email protected]

Any old photos of the area would be greatly appreciated.

Photographs

Any photos in this or previ-

ous editions can be copied

direct from the website on

the photo gallery page. Go

to:

www.richmountrca.btck.co.uk

Grants for Artistic Pursuits We have recently applied for the following

grants and if we get them we will be looking

for community support.

1.Arts & Older people . We have made an ap-

plication for a multi faceted arts project enti-

tled “The Hay Days” set in the late 1950s. This

would cover writing , painting, photography ,

story-telling and would be based on the memories of the idyllic summers making

hay in the 1950s. This is a very substantial bid for a grant of over £13,000 to en-

courage older people to become involved in art.

2.Arts in Motion grant involving Ulster Scotch/Irish /East European arts in the

media of :Song, Dance, Music and Rhyme. This is about bringing

all traditions in the area together by way of music , dance and

verse (from Lambeg drums to tin whistles). The performers will be

be from our own community. The only thing is we have to get the

grant. But if we do we will have great craic !!!

Art Art is for all of us ; we do not need to be painters, or poets, but we can tell stories , some

can crochet , some can sing ,some can arrange

flowers. All these are forms of art . Do not be

ashamed of your talent bring it forward. We will

need all your talents if we get these grants.

Line Dancing

Classes every Thursday

evening at 8.30 pm. Rich-

mount Primary School . All

welcome. Great Fun for all

ages

3

What would you like

to learn ?Every year we try to organise evening classes in the local

school. This year we want you to tell us

what classes you would like to see.

Some suggestions that have been made

include:

Glass painting

Computers for absolute beginners

English as a second language

Adult Literacy, Dancing

Holiday French, German , Spanish

Flower arranging

Digital photography

Men’s cookery classes

Cake decoration

Please let us know what you would

like.


Summer bedding plants now ready

Hanging baskets & pots supplied

and filled

Easy fill hanging baskets


(between Drumanphy Road and Dungannon Road)

Open to 8.00pm week days and 5.00 pm

at weekends

Thanks to outgoing committee members. This year Gordon Woolsey, Heather Galway, Alan McCann and Alan Milligan

are no longer on the committee. We would wish to sincerely thank you for the time and effort you put in to building up both the

Association and the youth club. Gordon, however, still remains very active in the youth club. We would wish to specially thank

Heather who served on the committee for many years and held the role of secretary. We would also wish to thank Alan McCann

not only for his role on the committee but for all the work he did with the youth in the area and for the overall development of the

youth club. On behalf of the 2012/2013 committee may I thank all of you . Joe Garvey Chairman , Richmount RCA

Origins of Scotch Street Many people ask where does the name Scotch Street come from? It is

located in the townland of Timakeel but is 3 miles away from any

town with a normal street layout. Well let’s throw out a few sug-

gestions then you tell us what you think. We will give you some

answers in the next edition. In our local dialect the area to the

front of a farm house is generally referred to as the “front street ”.

In the annals of Breagh Orange Lodge it refers to a meeting at

Scots Street. Could this be the origin of Scott’s Street or Scotch

Street ? Another theory is that on the site of the present day Rich-

mount Primary School there was a row of houses there which

were occupied by people of Scotch origin or Scotchies as they

would have been called hence the name Scotch Street with the

row of houses forming a street. Tell us what you think .

Email Joe Garvey at [email protected]

Any old photos of the area would be greatly appreciated.

Photographs

Any photos in this or previ-

ous editions can be copied

direct from the website on

the photo gallery page. Go

to:

www.richmountrca.btck.co.uk

Grants for Artistic Pursuits We have recently applied for the following

grants and if we get them we will be looking

for community support.

1.Arts & Older people . We have made an ap-

plication for a multi faceted arts project enti-

tled “The Hay Days” set in the late 1950s. This

would cover writing , painting, photography ,

story-telling and would be based on the memories of the idyllic summers making

hay in the 1950s. This is a very substantial bid for a grant of over £13,000 to en-

courage older people to become involved in art.

2.Arts in Motion grant involving Ulster Scotch/Irish /East European arts in the

media of :Song, Dance, Music and Rhyme. This is about bringing

all traditions in the area together by way of music , dance and

verse (from Lambeg drums to tin whistles). The performers will be

be from our own community. The only thing is we have to get the

grant. But if we do we will have great craic !!!

Art Art is for all of us ; we do not need to be painters, or poets, but we can tell stories , some

can crochet , some can sing ,some can arrange

flowers. All these are forms of art . Do not be

ashamed of your talent bring it forward. We will

need all your talents if we get these grants.

Line Dancing

Classes every Thursday

evening at 8.30 pm. Rich-

mount Primary School . All

welcome. Great Fun for all

ages

3

Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART) Transport in Rural Areas This article is not an advertisement. It has been included to benefit people in our community

Down Armagh Rural Transport Partnership provides a range of

transport service options tailored to suit individual and group travel

requirements: Group hire (with driver) and

without driver minibus hire, for

use by the local community, volun-

tary and not-for-profit sector.

Rural Centrepoint (with driver), a

door-to-door service aimed at as-

sisting groups with a strong social,

health and well-being focus by pro-

viding weekly transport provision to

a central location where weekly ac-

tivities are taken place

Door to Door (Dial-A-Lift), a safe,

individual, wheelchair friendly transport service for people living in rural areas of Craigavon &

Banbridge who have difficulty accessing everyday services.

Access Plus, a social car scheme aimed at assisting people to access local medical and health

and well-being appointments.

How to access DART services: In order to use DART you will need to register as a member. Joining DART is easy – just contact the office and our staff will be happy

to talk you through the registration process. Membership to DART is free for both individuals and for groups. Once you have signed

up as a member, simply contact the office to book your transport giving as much notice as possible. We will do our very best to have a

vehicle available for you.

How much does it cost to travel? Members with valid Smart Passes can travel for free or half fare on Dial a Lift services through the Assisted Rural Travel Scheme

(ARTS) pilot in operation until March 2011. Other services – for individuals and groups – are priced affordably.

DART is there to help rural residents in our area for more information please contact:

DART, High Street , Lurgan . Tel 028 38317810

Post Office Post Office

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily

Food to Go Attended Fuel Sevice on request Food to Go Attended Fuel Sevice on request

Whipped Ice Cream Hardware Whipped Ice Cream Hardware

Free ATM DVD rentals Free ATM DVD rentals

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Derrykeevan,

134 Dungannon Road,

Portadown,

Co. Armagh,

BT62 1LH

Tel: 028 3885 1148

Fax: 02838851579

Email: [email protected] 4

Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART) Transport in Rural Areas This article is not an advertisement. It has been included to benefit people in our community

Down Armagh Rural Transport Partnership provides a range of

transport service options tailored to suit individual and group travel

requirements: Group hire (with driver) and

without driver minibus hire, for

use by the local community, volun-

tary and not-for-profit sector.

Rural Centrepoint (with driver), a

door-to-door service aimed at as-

sisting groups with a strong social,

health and well-being focus by pro-

viding weekly transport provision to

a central location where weekly ac-

tivities are taken place

Door to Door (Dial-A-Lift), a safe,

individual, wheelchair friendly transport service for people living in rural areas of Craigavon &


Access Plus, a social car scheme aimed at assisting people to access local medical and health

and well-being appointments.

How to access DART services: In order to use DART you will need to register as a member. Joining DART is easy – just contact the office and our staff will be happy

to talk you through the registration process. Membership to DART is free for both individuals and for groups. Once you have signed

up as a member, simply contact the office to book your transport giving as much notice as possible. We will do our very best to have a

vehicle available for you.

How much does it cost to travel? Members with valid Smart Passes can travel for free or half fare on Dial a Lift services through the Assisted Rural Travel Scheme

(ARTS) pilot in operation until March 2011. Other services – for individuals and groups – are priced affordably.

DART is there to help rural residents in our area for more information please contact:

DART, High Street , Lurgan . Tel 028 38317810

Post Office Post Office

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily

Food to Go Attended Fuel Sevice on request Food to Go Attended Fuel Sevice on request

Whipped Ice Cream Hardware Whipped Ice Cream Hardware

Free ATM DVD rentals Free ATM DVD rentals

Passport Photographs Puncture RepairsPassport Photographs Puncture Repairs

Derrykeevan,

134 Dungannon Road,

Portadown,

Co. Armagh,

BT62 1LH

Tel: 028 3885 1148

Fax: 02838851579

Email: [email protected] 4

Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART) Transport in Rural Areas


Living in Keelmount or

Timakeel develop-

ments ?

Selshion Hall or

Ashbrook ?

We do not have any rep-

resentatives from your

area and we would like to

ensure that your voice is

heard on our committee.

If you are interested or

would like further infor-

mation

please contact :

Joe Garvey 07934186635

RONNIE CAPPER

Forklift Hire, Sales & Service

Redmond’s Corner

Moy Road

Annaghmore

Portadown

Co. Armagh

Tel: 028 38852255 Mob: 07990775745

Position Vacant Richmount News would wish to

recruit a volunteer reporter for a

few hours every month. This is an

excellent opportunity for some-

one with an interest in journal-

ism . Full training will be given.

Hours are flexible but copy dead-

lines must be met. Detailed ref-

erences can be supplied to other

agencies. (We do not give open

references ). An excellent oppor-

tunity to “ cut your teeth ” on a

career in journalism or public

relations .Tel :Joe Garvey on

07934186635 or

email: joegar@fsmail. net

Medals and certificates all round for the children who were

entered in the Armagh Speech Festival. Also pictured are the

Pincipal, Mr Mark Hall and Mrs Courtney.

A Growing Success : M &W Farm Meats People are coming from far and wide to buy the delicious

meat and home cooked pies and deli products at M&W. There

is an extensive range of meats, pies, salads and chicken.

Many are already prepared in succulent sauces. M & W have

won many coveted awards as you will see displayed in the

shop. When asked for the reasons on why the business has

progressed so well, partner , Clayton Moore simply replied :

“The taste tells the tale. Our beef comes from home grown

cattle and the meat has been carefully matured for 21 days .

We also believe in good customer service and of course good

value for money”. M & W have a special BBQ offer on at

present , if you buy their 30 piece pack at only £19.99 you

will be entered in a free draw for a gas BBQ. They also oper-

ate a loyalty card system where if you spend £10 your card is

stamped . Collect 10 stamps to get a 20 % discount. Loyalty

cards are available at M &W . Remember to get them

stamped if you spend over £10.

Richmount Ramblers : Planned Walks Tuesdays: 1 st May , Peatlands—meet at car park

8th May, Craigavon Lakes

15th May, Clare Glen– meet at car park

22nd May, Lurgan Park , meet outside Brownlow House

29th May , Slantry Wood– meet at top of Tarsan Lane oppo-

site Pentice’s BMW garage.

5th June, Bann Boulevard . Meet at Tesco car park

12th June, Oxford Island , meet at Lough Neagh Discovery Cen-

tre

19 June , Loughgall Country Park, meet at main gates to the

Manor House.

All walks start at 7.00pm and last for approximately 1 hour.

Co. Armagh,

5

Down Armagh Rural Transport (DART) Transport in Rural Areas


Living in Keelmount or

Timakeel develop-

ments ?

Selshion Hall or

Ashbrook ?

We do not have any rep-

resentatives from your

area and we would like to

ensure that your voice is

heard on our committee.

If you are interested or

would like further infor-

mation

please contact :

Joe Garvey 07934186635

RONNIE CAPPER

Forklift Hire, Sales & Service

Redmond’s Corner

Moy Road

Annaghmore

Portadown

Co. Armagh

Tel: 028 38852255 Mob: 07990775745

Position Vacant Richmount News would wish to

recruit a volunteer reporter for a

few hours every month. This is an

excellent opportunity for some-

one with an interest in journal-

ism . Full training will be given.

Hours are flexible but copy dead-

lines must be met. Detailed ref-

erences can be supplied to other

agencies. (We do not give open

references ). An excellent oppor-

tunity to “ cut your teeth ” on a

career in journalism or public

relations .Tel :Joe Garvey on

07934186635 or

email: joegar@fsmail. net

Medals and certificates all round for the children who were

entered in the Armagh Speech Festival. Also pictured are the

Pincipal, Mr Mark Hall and Mrs Courtney.

A Growing Success : M &W Farm Meats People are coming from far and wide to buy the delicious

meat and home cooked pies and deli products at M&W. There

is an extensive range of meats, pies, salads and chicken.

Many are already prepared in succulent sauces. M & W have

won many coveted awards as you will see displayed in the

shop. When asked for the reasons on why the business has

progressed so well, partner , Clayton Moore simply replied :

“The taste tells the tale. Our beef comes from home grown

cattle and the meat has been carefully matured for 21 days .

We also believe in good customer service and of course good

value for money”. M & W have a special BBQ offer on at

present , if you buy their 30 piece pack at only £19.99 you

will be entered in a free draw for a gas BBQ. They also oper-

ate a loyalty card system where if you spend £10 your card is

stamped . Collect 10 stamps to get a 20 % discount. Loyalty

cards are available at M &W . Remember to get them

stamped if you spend over £10.

Richmount Ramblers : Planned Walks Tuesdays: 1 st May , Peatlands—meet at car park

8th May, Craigavon Lakes

15th May, Clare Glen– meet at car park

22nd May, Lurgan Park , meet outside Brownlow House

29th May , Slantry Wood– meet at top of Tarsan Lane oppo-

site Pentice’s BMW garage.

5th June, Bann Boulevard . Meet at Tesco car park

12th June, Oxford Island , meet at Lough Neagh Discovery Cen-

tre

19 June , Loughgall Country Park, meet at main gates to the

Manor House.

All walks start at 7.00pm and last for approximately 1 hour.

Co. Armagh,

5

The Sewage Works Site Tell us what you think:

we need your views

It was in May last year that we first approached Northern Ireland Water with a view to leasing the old sewage works site

on the Derrylefiff Road for community facilities. Initially the response we received was that the site was to be sold.

However, following representations to the Minister the Association was advised we could submit our proposals for site.

This we did in September 2011 and it met with a reasonably positive response from NIW. Since then we have been try-

ing to agree the terms of a lease. At the start we were being offered a 5 year lease which was absolutely useless and

would only have been a liability to the Association. At this point in time a six year lease with the option to renew for

another six years is on the table. The level of rent has not been a major stum-

bling block. The Association would prefer a longer lease and negotiations are

on-going but we would expect them to reach a conclusion by the end of May

2012 at the latest.

We have tentative proposals for the following on the site:

• A building to accommodate a pre school group.

• A building for the general use of the community including facilities for

the elderly.

• A building to provide facilities for Scotch Street Youth Club.

• A toddlers’ play area.

• Environmental improvements

• A number of smaller units to accommodate small enterprises to generate some local employment in the area.

These would be let at a relatively low rent and could be used as starter businesses.

The grant which we would be applying for to erect these buildings would be part of a Village SOS project. This is a

highly competitive application. The only buildings which we could realistically put on the site are prefabs such as mo-

bile classrooms. We would envisage some local employment being created in the construction /refurbishment of such

units. They would have to carefully blended into the landscape and be aesthetically pleasing. It would also be our inten-

tion that the area remains fenced and locked at night to prevent anti-social behaviour. All developments of this type

would be subject to planning permission and detailed plans would be produced.

We need feedback from the community on these proposals . Please let us know what you think about these proposals.

Village SOS require us to consult with the community and to have your support. Send us a letter with your comments to

Joe Garvey, 2 Annagora Road, Portadown. BT62 4JE or email: [email protected].

Would you be interested in renting a

small unit to provide a small retail,

manufacturing or service outlet? Our proposals for the old sewage works site in-

cludes provision for such units. We would be open

to suggestions but trades such as: Picture framing,

greengrocer, coffee bar , East European food shop,

arts & crafts workshop, computer repairs and

small office space would all be possible examples.

Please feel free to discuss with us . Tel: Joe Garvey

07934186635

6

We would really appreciate it if we have any architects/technicians/civil

engineers in our community who would volunteer to draw up plans for

us. Nice project for a student of architecture or civil engineering.

The Sewage Works Site Tell us what you think:

we need your views

It was in May last year that we first approached Northern Ireland Water with a view to leasing the old sewage works site

on the Derrylefiff Road for community facilities. Initially the response we received was that the site was to be sold.

However, following representations to the Minister the Association was advised we could submit our proposals for site.

This we did in September 2011 and it met with a reasonably positive response from NIW. Since then we have been try-

ing to agree the terms of a lease. At the start we were being offered a 5 year lease which was absolutely useless and

would only have been a liability to the Association. At this point in time a six year lease with the option to renew for

another six years is on the table. The level of rent has not been a major stum-

bling block. The Association would prefer a longer lease and negotiations are

on-going but we would expect them to reach a conclusion by the end of May

2012 at the latest.

We have tentative proposals for the following on the site:

• A building to accommodate a pre school group.

• A building for the general use of the community including facilities for

the elderly.

• A building to provide facilities for Scotch Street Youth Club.

• A toddlers’ play area.

• Environmental improvements

• A number of smaller units to accommodate small enterprises to generate some local employment in the area.

These would be let at a relatively low rent and could be used as starter businesses.

The grant which we would be applying for to erect these buildings would be part of a Village SOS project. This is a

highly competitive application. The only buildings which we could realistically put on the site are prefabs such as mo-

bile classrooms. We would envisage some local employment being created in the construction /refurbishment of such

units. They would have to carefully blended into the landscape and be aesthetically pleasing. It would also be our inten-

tion that the area remains fenced and locked at night to prevent anti-social behaviour. All developments of this type

would be subject to planning permission and detailed plans would be produced.

We need feedback from the community on these proposals . Please let us know what you think about these proposals.

Village SOS require us to consult with the community and to have your support. Send us a letter with your comments to

Joe Garvey, 2 Annagora Road, Portadown. BT62 4JE or email: [email protected].

Would you be interested in renting a

small unit to provide a small retail,

manufacturing or service outlet? Our proposals for the old sewage works site in-

cludes provision for such units. We would be open

to suggestions but trades such as: Picture framing,

greengrocer, coffee bar , East European food shop,

arts & crafts workshop, computer repairs and

small office space would all be possible examples.

Please feel free to discuss with us . Tel: Joe Garvey

07934186635

6

We would really appreciate it if we have any architects/technicians/civil

engineers in our community who would volunteer to draw up plans for

us. Nice project for a student of architecture or civil engineering.

Tell us what you think:


Youth Club Goes Independent Over the past few months Scotch Street Youth club has grown sub-

stantially in its level of activities. Likewise in the past year Rich-

mount Rural Community Association has expanded its activities and

has very ambitious plans for the future.

It was felt that the Youth Club would be better to form its own inde-

pendent management committee and to develop its own programme

of activities. There are also funding reasons which would support

such a move.

The Youth Club and the Community Association will continue to

work together on joint projects and will collaborate to develop pro-

grammes to meet the needs of the community in the area. It is an

indication of the success of both organisations that they have devel-

oped such a positive working relationship.

Scotch Street Easter Scheme

Keep Fit With Scotch Street

From 11th-13th April an Easter Scheme was held.

Richmount Primary School was the main venue with

use of the M.U.G.A. Ages ranged from 8 to 17 in-

volving all young people from all backgrounds . One

hundred young people registered to take part in the

activities. These included: football, tag rugby, hockey,

basketball, obstacle courses, tennis, rumba dance,

cooking, outdoor sports and many more! The pro-

gramme also included a trip to Cascades swimming

pool on the Thursday afternoon which everyone en-

joyed.

On the Friday a fun day took place. At the fun day

there was a BBQ, a large inflatable obstacle course

and a bouncy castle. To round off the fun day there

was an awards ceremony for the competitions

throughout the three days. There was also an award

for the the junior and senior members who excelled

over the three days. The senior award went to David

Neill and the junior award to Andrea Coch-

rane .Overall the Easter Programme was a great suc-

cess and could not have happened without the help

from the committed volunteer team leaders which

included : Gordon Woolsey, Adam Hylands, Luke

Greenaway, Joshua Robinson, Matthew Connolly,

Kristopher Hamilton, Geraldine Lawless, Ashleen

Hamilton, Rebecca Mulholland, Eimear Creaney,

Jenni Mason, Gemma Moore, Louise Currie, Emma

Burney, Roisin Creaney, Aine Heaney, Amy

Haughey, Maeve O’Hagan, Shelly Eakin and Laura-

Jane Watson. Your time was greatly appreciated and

we hope to see you all soon for a celebration night.

We would also like to thank Mark Hall for the use of

the school and also all the parents who sent their chil-

dren to the scheme. Lastly, a big thank you to Live

UnLtd for their financial support for this project.

Bethany Ebron, Leader– in- Charge.

Photograph of trip Tuesday 10th April of young people from the senior

club who attended a cross community educational tour with members

from Birches youth club and Maghery youth club learning about the his-

tory of the battle of the Diamond. The young people later enjoyed taking

part in banana boating and canoeing at Craigavon Lakes.

SUMMER SCHEME

We have set a date for this year’s Summer Scheme.It will be Monday

6th August – Saturday 11th August 10am-5pm ,and for all those early

birds it will commence at 9am at an extra cost which will include break-

fast. The Summer Scheme this year will have three day trips and three

days of activities, our biggest so far. Also we are running it for an extra

two hours a day. For any more information contact : Bethany

Ebron, Leader- in -Charge on 07516230438.

Scotch Street Youth Club 105 Moy Road, Portadown, BT62 1QP Chairperson: Geraldine Lawless Contact: 07737547439

Secretary: Bethany Ebron Contact: 07835052008

Treasurer: Gordon Woolsey Contact: 07599806050

Programme

Our programme between now and the end of Summer

for the Senior and Junior Club is shown overleaf.

Four Page Supplement

7

Tell us what you think:


Youth Club Goes Independent Over the past few months Scotch Street Youth club has grown sub-

stantially in its level of activities. Likewise in the past year Rich-

mount Rural Community Association has expanded its activities and

has very ambitious plans for the future.

It was felt that the Youth Club would be better to form its own inde-

pendent management committee and to develop its own programme

of activities. There are also funding reasons which would support

such a move.

The Youth Club and the Community Association will continue to

work together on joint projects and will collaborate to develop pro-

grammes to meet the needs of the community in the area. It is an

indication of the success of both organisations that they have devel-

oped such a positive working relationship.

Scotch Street Easter Scheme

Keep Fit With Scotch Street

From 11th-13th April an Easter Scheme was held.

Richmount Primary School was the main venue with

use of the M.U.G.A. Ages ranged from 8 to 17 in-

volving all young people from all backgrounds . One

hundred young people registered to take part in the

activities. These included: football, tag rugby, hockey,

basketball, obstacle courses, tennis, rumba dance,

cooking, outdoor sports and many more! The pro-

gramme also included a trip to Cascades swimming

pool on the Thursday afternoon which everyone en-

joyed.

On the Friday a fun day took place. At the fun day

there was a BBQ, a large inflatable obstacle course

and a bouncy castle. To round off the fun day there

was an awards ceremony for the competitions

throughout the three days. There was also an award

for the the junior and senior members who excelled

over the three days. The senior award went to David

Neill and the junior award to Andrea Coch-

rane .Overall the Easter Programme was a great suc-

cess and could not have happened without the help

from the committed volunteer team leaders which

included : Gordon Woolsey, Adam Hylands, Luke

Greenaway, Joshua Robinson, Matthew Connolly,

Kristopher Hamilton, Geraldine Lawless, Ashleen

Hamilton, Rebecca Mulholland, Eimear Creaney,

Jenni Mason, Gemma Moore, Louise Currie, Emma

Burney, Roisin Creaney, Aine Heaney, Amy

Haughey, Maeve O’Hagan, Shelly Eakin and Laura-

Jane Watson. Your time was greatly appreciated and

we hope to see you all soon for a celebration night.

We would also like to thank Mark Hall for the use of

the school and also all the parents who sent their chil-

dren to the scheme. Lastly, a big thank you to Live

UnLtd for their financial support for this project.

Bethany Ebron, Leader– in- Charge.

Photograph of trip Tuesday 10th April of young people from the senior

club who attended a cross community educational tour with members

from Birches youth club and Maghery youth club learning about the his-

tory of the battle of the Diamond. The young people later enjoyed taking

part in banana boating and canoeing at Craigavon Lakes.

SUMMER SCHEME

We have set a date for this year’s Summer Scheme.It will be Monday

6th August – Saturday 11th August 10am-5pm ,and for all those early

birds it will commence at 9am at an extra cost which will include break-

fast. The Summer Scheme this year will have three day trips and three

days of activities, our biggest so far. Also we are running it for an extra

two hours a day. For any more information contact : Bethany

Ebron, Leader- in -Charge on 07516230438.

Scotch Street Youth Club 105 Moy Road, Portadown, BT62 1QP Chairperson: Geraldine Lawless Contact: 07737547439

Secretary: Bethany Ebron Contact: 07835052008

Treasurer: Gordon Woolsey Contact: 07599806050

Programme

Our programme between now and the end of Summer

for the Senior and Junior Club is shown overleaf.

Four Page Supplement

7

Date Event Cost

Monday 23rd

April Drop in Youth Club £1

Saturday 28th

April Select 12 Young People to go to Share Centre with P.S.N.I FREE

Monday 30th

April Sports Night in M.U.G.A £1

Monday 7th

May Youth Club Closed Bank Holiday

Thursday 10th

May Visit to Mayor’s Parlour – Civic Centre & McDonald’s £2 + money for

McDonald’s

Wednesday 9th

May Girls Project – Soccer @ Scotch Street FREE

Saturday 12th

May Cross Border 2nd

Trip to Co. Leitrim - Drumshannon Water Sports Cen-

tre

FREE

Monday 14th

May Cooking Night £1

Monday 21st

May Drop in Youth Club £1

Wednesday 23rd

May Girls project – Soccer @ Maghery FREE

Saturday 26th

May

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale Hot Refreshments for purchasing from SSYC Stalls

£5 Cars

£10 Van/Trailer

Monday 28th

May Big Screen Competition £1

Monday 4th

June Special Event Theme Night £2

Wednesday 6th

June Girls Project - Hip Hop / Zumba @ Scotch Street FREE

Saturday 9th

June Cross Border Project 3rd

Trip to Craigavon Ski Slopes Centre FREE

Monday 11th

June Drop in Youth Club £1

Monday 18th

June DVD Night (popcorn and pic ‘n’mix and juice bar available to pur-

chase)

£1

Wednesday 20th

June Girls Project – Hip Hop / Zumba @ Maghery FREE

Saturday 23rd

June

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale Hot Refreshments for purchasing from SSYC stalls

£5 Cars £10 Van/

Trailer

Monday 25th

June Summer Party Night (inc. music, BBQ, Sundaes and lots more) £3

Friday 29th

June – Satur-

day 30th

June

Camp Finale Night @ Coney Island inc. Fishing £5

Wednesday 4th

July Girls project – Tennis Venue TBC FREE

Monday 6th

- Saturday

11th

August: 10am – 5pm

Earlybird Session from

9am with breakfast in-

cluded

Scotch Street Summer Scheme 2012 (age 8-17)

3 day trips & 3 days of activities

£30 or £25 for each

extra Young Person in

Family

(£10 extra for earlybird

session: £5 for each

extra in family)

Monday 13th

– Friday 17th

August

10am – 4pm

Craigavon Rural & Loughshore Diversity Summer Programme held in

Maghery (age 8+) Transport provided FREE from Scotch Street. 2 day

trips & 3 days of activities

To be Confirmed

Friday 17th

- Sunday 19th

August

Scotch Street Youth Club Residential to Todd’s Leap To Be Confirmed

Monday 20th

– Thursday

23rd

August

Diversity 4-day Summer Camp in Shannaghmore Outdoor Activity

Centre (age 12+)limited spaces available to those who attend Diver-

sity Summer Programme

£25

Monday 10th

September Scotch Street Youth Club Back in Action! £1 8

Date Event Cost

Monday 23rd


Saturday 28th

April Select 12 Young People to go to Share Centre with P.S.N.I FREE

Monday 30th

April Sports Night in M.U.G.A £1

Monday 7th

May Youth Club Closed Bank Holiday

Thursday 10th

May Visit to Mayor’s Parlour – Civic Centre & McDonald’s £2 + money for

McDonald’s

Wednesday 9th

May Girls Project – Soccer @ Scotch Street FREE

Saturday 12th

May Cross Border 2nd

Trip to Co. Leitrim - Drumshannon Water Sports Cen-

tre

FREE

Monday 14th


Monday 21st


Wednesday 23rd

May Girls project – Soccer @ Maghery FREE

Saturday 26th

May

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale Hot Refreshments for purchasing from SSYC Stalls

£5 Cars

£10 Van/Trailer

Monday 28th


Monday 4th

June Special Event Theme Night £2

Wednesday 6th

June Girls Project - Hip Hop / Zumba @ Scotch Street FREE

Saturday 9th

June Cross Border Project 3rd

Trip to Craigavon Ski Slopes Centre FREE

Monday 11th


Monday 18th

June DVD Night (popcorn and pic ‘n’mix and juice bar available to pur-

chase)

£1

Wednesday 20th

June Girls Project – Hip Hop / Zumba @ Maghery FREE

Saturday 23rd

June

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale Hot Refreshments for purchasing from SSYC stalls

£5 Cars £10 Van/

Trailer

Monday 25th

June Summer Party Night (inc. music, BBQ, Sundaes and lots more) £3

Friday 29th

June – Satur-

day 30th

June

Camp Finale Night @ Coney Island inc. Fishing £5

Wednesday 4th

July Girls project – Tennis Venue TBC FREE

Monday 6th

- Saturday

11th

August: 10am – 5pm

Earlybird Session from

9am with breakfast in-

cluded

Scotch Street Summer Scheme 2012 (age 8-17)

3 day trips & 3 days of activities

£30 or £25 for each

extra Young Person in

Family

(£10 extra for earlybird

session: £5 for each

extra in family)

Monday 13th

– Friday 17th

August

10am – 4pm

Craigavon Rural & Loughshore Diversity Summer Programme held in

Maghery (age 8+) Transport provided FREE from Scotch Street. 2 day

trips & 3 days of activities

To be Confirmed

Friday 17th

- Sunday 19th

August

Scotch Street Youth Club Residential to Todd’s Leap To Be Confirmed

Monday 20th

– Thursday

23rd

August

Diversity 4-day Summer Camp in Shannaghmore Outdoor Activity

Centre (age 12+)limited spaces available to those who attend Diver-

sity Summer Programme

£25

Monday 10th

September Scotch Street Youth Club Back in Action! £1 8

Date Event Cost

Tuesday 24th


Tuesday 1st

May Sports Night in MUGA £1

Tuesday 8th

May Youth Club Closed -

Thursday 10th

May Visit to Mayor’s Parlour –

Civic Centre & McDonald’s

£2 + money for McDonald’s

Tuesday 15th


Tuesday 22nd


Saturday 26th

May

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale

£5 Car

£10 Van/Trailer

Hot Refreshments for pur-

chasing from SSYC Stalls

Tuesday 29th


Monday 4th

June Special Event Theme Night

for Senior & Junior Clubs

£2

Tuesday 5th

June Youth Club Closed -

Tuesday 12th


Tuesday 19th

June DVD Night (popcorn and

pic ‘n’mix and juice bar

available to purchase)

£1

Saturday 23rd

June

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale £5 Cars £10 Van/Trailer Hot

Refreshments for purchasing

from SSYC stalls

Monday 25th

June Senior & Junior Summer

Party Night (inc. music,

BBQ, Sundaes and lots

more)

£3

Monday 6th

- Saturday 11th

Au-

gust: 10am – 5pm

Earlybird Session from 9am

with breakfast included

Scotch Street Summer

Scheme 2012 (age 8-17)

3 day trips & 3 days of ac-

tivities

£30 or £25 for each extra

Young Person in Family

(£10 extra for earlybird ses-

sion - £5 for each extra in

family)

Monday 13th

– Friday 17th

Au-

gust

10am – 4pm

2 day trips & 3 days of activi-

ties

Craigavon Rural & Lough-

shore Diversity Summer

Programme held in

Maghery (age 8+)

Transport provided FREE

from Scotch Street

To Be Confirmed

Tuesday 11th

September Junior Youth Club back in

Action!

£1

9

Date Event Cost

Tuesday 24th


Tuesday 1st

May Sports Night in MUGA £1

Tuesday 8th

May Youth Club Closed -

Thursday 10th

May Visit to Mayor’s Parlour –

Civic Centre & McDonald’s

£2 + money for McDonald’s

Tuesday 15th


Tuesday 22nd


Saturday 26th

May

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale

£5 Car

£10 Van/Trailer

Hot Refreshments for pur-

chasing from SSYC Stalls

Tuesday 29th


Monday 4th

June Special Event Theme Night

for Senior & Junior Clubs

£2

Tuesday 5th

June Youth Club Closed -

Tuesday 12th


Tuesday 19th

June DVD Night (popcorn and

pic ‘n’mix and juice bar

available to purchase)

£1

Saturday 23rd

June

9am – 1pm SSYC Car Boot Sale £5 Cars £10 Van/Trailer Hot

Refreshments for purchasing

from SSYC stalls

Monday 25th

June Senior & Junior Summer

Party Night (inc. music,

BBQ, Sundaes and lots

more)

£3

Monday 6th

- Saturday 11th

Au-

gust: 10am – 5pm

Earlybird Session from 9am

with breakfast included

Scotch Street Summer

Scheme 2012 (age 8-17)

3 day trips & 3 days of ac-

tivities

£30 or £25 for each extra

Young Person in Family

(£10 extra for earlybird ses-

sion - £5 for each extra in

family)

Monday 13th

– Friday 17th

Au-

gust

10am – 4pm

2 day trips & 3 days of activi-

ties

Craigavon Rural & Lough-

shore Diversity Summer

Programme held in

Maghery (age 8+)

Transport provided FREE

from Scotch Street

To Be Confirmed

Tuesday 11th

September Junior Youth Club back in

Action!

£1

9

Scotch Street Youth Club is currently in-

volved in a cross-border and cross-

community project with a youth club

from Lisnaskea and another from Drum-

shannon in Co. Leitrim. This project in-

volves bringing the young people from

different cultures together to meet new

people and interact with others by taking

part in discussions and outdoor activi-

ties. The project so far has been a success

with the first meeting taken place at

Todd's Leap Activity Centre on Saturday

31st March. The next meeting will take

place on Saturday 12th May in Co. Leitrim

and the final meeting will take place on

Saturday 9th June in Brownlow Resource

Centre followed by activities at Craigavon

Ski Slopes. This project is being organised

by the Rural Enabler Programme.

Scotch Street

Youth Club

Car Boot Sales At Richmount Primary School Saturday 26th May 2012 9.00 am to 1.00pm

Saturday 23th June 2012 9.00am to 1.00pm

Car £5.00 Van/Trailer £10.00

Tea, coffee & hot refresh-

ments will be available from

Youth Club stalls All proceeds go to fund Youth Club

Fun Day at the Scotch Street Easter Scheme 2012 organised by


SSYC Leaders take part in First Aid Training

Leaders from Scotch Street Youth Club recently took part in First Aid training organised by ABC Community Network and all

were successful in obtaining their certificates. Leaders who took part included: Luke Greenaway, Maeve O'Hagan, Emma

Burney, Amy Haughey, Aine Heaney, Rebekah Prentice, Ashleen Hamilton, Laura-Jane Watson, Hannah McGibbon

and Bethany Ebron.

Leaders take part in OCN & Trainee Leaders Course Some leaders from Scotch Street Youth Club took part in the SELB Trainee Leaders course from September 2011 - February

2012 and passed it with flying colours, the leaders who took part where: Ashleen Hamilton, Rebekah Prentice, Laura-Jane

Watson and Maeve O'Hagan. Bethany Ebron completed her OCN Level 2 and is in the process of completing her OCN Level

3 in Youth Work. Well done to all participants.

Trips

Youth Club has been on a number of trips recently, Junior club went on their first trip to Centrepoint Bowl which they en-

joyed. Senior Club has been on a number of trips which have included, Dundonald for ice-skating and 10 pin bowling. We

also went to watch Portadown F.C. play against Coleraine followed by a trip to Dungannon Cinema. Another trip to watch

the "Unmasked" performance in Lurgan Town Hall was also organised and was a very successful night. On another occa-

sion the youth club took a group of young people for Airsofting in Dundonald, a great night’s fun but a few war wounds

were still talked about 3 days later!!

Scotch Street Youth Club take part in Intercultural Trip to Giants SSYC joined up with Oasis Youth Club and went on a trip to watch the Belfast Giants at the Odyssey Arena. This was a great

night as the Giants not only won the match but also the title! 10

Scotch Street Youth Club is currently in-

volved in a cross-border and cross-

community project with a youth club

from Lisnaskea and another from Drum-

shannon in Co. Leitrim. This project in-

volves bringing the young people from

different cultures together to meet new

people and interact with others by taking

part in discussions and outdoor activi-

ties. The project so far has been a success

with the first meeting taken place at

Todd's Leap Activity Centre on Saturday

31st March. The next meeting will take

place on Saturday 12th May in Co. Leitrim

and the final meeting will take place on

Saturday 9th June in Brownlow Resource

Centre followed by activities at Craigavon

Ski Slopes. This project is being organised

by the Rural Enabler Programme.

Scotch Street

Youth Club

Car Boot Sales At Richmount Primary School Saturday 26th May 2012 9.00 am to 1.00pm

Saturday 23th June 2012 9.00am to 1.00pm

Car £5.00 Van/Trailer £10.00

Tea, coffee & hot refresh-

ments will be available from

Youth Club stalls All proceeds go to fund Youth Club

Fun Day at the Scotch Street Easter Scheme 2012 organised by


SSYC Leaders take part in First Aid Training

Leaders from Scotch Street Youth Club recently took part in First Aid training organised by ABC Community Network and all

were successful in obtaining their certificates. Leaders who took part included: Luke Greenaway, Maeve O'Hagan, Emma

Burney, Amy Haughey, Aine Heaney, Rebekah Prentice, Ashleen Hamilton, Laura-Jane Watson, Hannah McGibbon

and Bethany Ebron.

Leaders take part in OCN & Trainee Leaders Course Some leaders from Scotch Street Youth Club took part in the SELB Trainee Leaders course from September 2011 - February

2012 and passed it with flying colours, the leaders who took part where: Ashleen Hamilton, Rebekah Prentice, Laura-Jane

Watson and Maeve O'Hagan. Bethany Ebron completed her OCN Level 2 and is in the process of completing her OCN Level

3 in Youth Work. Well done to all participants.

Trips

Youth Club has been on a number of trips recently, Junior club went on their first trip to Centrepoint Bowl which they en-

joyed. Senior Club has been on a number of trips which have included, Dundonald for ice-skating and 10 pin bowling. We

also went to watch Portadown F.C. play against Coleraine followed by a trip to Dungannon Cinema. Another trip to watch

the "Unmasked" performance in Lurgan Town Hall was also organised and was a very successful night. On another occa-

sion the youth club took a group of young people for Airsofting in Dundonald, a great night’s fun but a few war wounds

were still talked about 3 days later!!

Scotch Street Youth Club take part in Intercultural Trip to Giants SSYC joined up with Oasis Youth Club and went on a trip to watch the Belfast Giants at the Odyssey Arena. This was a great

night as the Giants not only won the match but also the title! 10

Rosie’s

country

kitchen

The Aghavellian Archers at Kilmore Archery Centre

The Richmount Archers had their first outing at Kilmore Archery on 26

March . Some 17 fledgling archers set out on their intrepid journey in

search of the target. Some got lost apparently thanks to their sat nav and

ended up in a field others just went for a slight detour. The targets were

found and a battle commenced among the 4 teams for the coveted

“Richmount Hood”. Despite claims for a recount the winners were the

“swish family Robinson ” from Battlehill aided by Jackson Boyd from

Stewarts Terrace. Such is the Richmount Archers fame that they have

decided to change their name to the alternative name for Richmount with

Arthurian overtones. No doubt inspired by recent episodes of Young

Merlin on television !!

50 people from the Richmount Community pictured

on our recent visit to Stormont. The event was

hosted by Alderman Sydney Anderson MLA and

assisted by Councillor Carla Lockhart. After Stor-

mont the group had an opportunity to see the splen-

dour of Belfast City Hall. The Richmount Rural

Community Association would sincerely wish to

than Alderman Anderson and Councillor Lockhart

for giving us a warm welcome at Stor-

mont. It was a very enjoyable day out.

Our line dancers are coming on

well and our dancers look forward

to the class every Thursday night.

However, we could be doing with

more people. It is available to all

age groups and only costs £3 per

lesson for professional tuition.

Come on now folks get the Stet-

sons and cowboy boots on and get

stepping. It’s great craic and the

group are all beginners . No part-

ners are needed but the ladies are

looking for more men, but more

ladies are welcome as well. It is on

every Thursday night during school

term time at Richmount Primary

School at 8.30 pm

Want to Learn Archery ?

There are a few places left for archery classes at

Craigavon Watersports Centre , the Lakes ,

Craigavon. Starts Monday 14 May at 7.30pm for

6 weeks cost £12.00. Numbers will be limited. Tel

Joe Garvey 07934186635 if you are interested.

Telephone: 028 38333 013 11

Rosie’s

country

kitchen

The Aghavellian Archers at Kilmore Archery Centre

The Richmount Archers had their first outing at Kilmore Archery on 26

March . Some 17 fledgling archers set out on their intrepid journey in

search of the target. Some got lost apparently thanks to their sat nav and

ended up in a field others just went for a slight detour. The targets were

found and a battle commenced among the 4 teams for the coveted

“Richmount Hood”. Despite claims for a recount the winners were the

“swish family Robinson ” from Battlehill aided by Jackson Boyd from

Stewarts Terrace. Such is the Richmount Archers fame that they have

decided to change their name to the alternative name for Richmount with

Arthurian overtones. No doubt inspired by recent episodes of Young

Merlin on television !!

50 people from the Richmount Community pictured

on our recent visit to Stormont. The event was

hosted by Alderman Sydney Anderson MLA and

assisted by Councillor Carla Lockhart. After Stor-

mont the group had an opportunity to see the splen-

dour of Belfast City Hall. The Richmount Rural

Community Association would sincerely wish to

than Alderman Anderson and Councillor Lockhart

for giving us a warm welcome at Stor-

mont. It was a very enjoyable day out.

Our line dancers are coming on

well and our dancers look forward

to the class every Thursday night.

However, we could be doing with

more people. It is available to all

age groups and only costs £3 per

lesson for professional tuition.

Come on now folks get the Stet-

sons and cowboy boots on and get

stepping. It’s great craic and the

group are all beginners . No part-

ners are needed but the ladies are

looking for more men, but more

ladies are welcome as well. It is on

every Thursday night during school

term time at Richmount Primary

School at 8.30 pm

Want to Learn Archery ?

There are a few places left for archery classes at

Craigavon Watersports Centre , the Lakes ,

Craigavon. Starts Monday 14 May at 7.30pm for

6 weeks cost £12.00. Numbers will be limited. Tel

Joe Garvey 07934186635 if you are interested.

Telephone: 028 38333 013 11

Your Local Heritage: Cock Hill and Windmill Stump (Drumanphy Road)

In the early years of the 18th century the Cockhill in Drumanphy Townland became a place of

considerable importance. The main road from Portadown to Dungannon went over this steep

hill, where a road branched off to the Bann Foot; tradition says that there was an Inn here

known as "The Cock", hence the origin of the name "Cockhill".This Windmill, one of the few

in North County Armagh, was in close proximity to the road and its "stump" still stands out as

a conspicuous landmark against the horizon, the circular tower being 9.3 metres (30ft 9in) high

and 6.1 metres (20ft) in external diameter at the base with slightly battered waits. Mr Hoope,

the owner, proceeded to erect other ancillary buildings including a dwelling house, miller's

house, malt kiln, horse mill and stable. The gradient of the Cockhill was so steep as to necessi-

tate the use of trace-horses to assist laden carts to the summit. It is implied in the will of Mr

Hoope that he had a residence here prior to the erection of a house at Crowhill.

The Windmill The Cockhill must have been a hive of activity as the various tenants on the Crowhill Estate

brought their laden carts of grain to be milled, and exchanged the latest news as they waited.

Normally access to the mill was by a doorway facing the road, but there was a second entrance

at the other side of the building which would have been used when the wind blew from the East

and the four great sails or vanes were passing the main

doorway. A vertical shaft in the centre of the mill trans-

mitted the power, driving a hoist which raised the heavy

sacks of grain vertically through the two trap- doors to the top or second floor. Here the grain was

emptied into hoppers which fed the millstones on the floor below, and which were also driven by

the main shaft, the stones being in pairs with the upper or "runner" revolving on the lower or "bed

stone which remained stationary.

Heritage Questions We are continuing with our local

heritage. In the last edition we

asked you a number of questions.

The answers are as follows:

Timakeel in its original Irish form

meant Michael’s house or Mi-

chael’s son’s house. The Chief

Whip from Derrylettiff was Issac

Hawthorn who was Chief Whip

for the Unionist Party at Stormont

from 1959 to 1963. Now deceased,

his family still reside in the area.

The Giants’ Graves were located

near TG Trouhton’s quarry off the

Battlehill Road in the townland of

Ballintaggart. The graves were

moved to the Ulster Museum in

the 1960s as the quarry was exca-

vated to lay the foundations for the

Birches section of the M1 motor-

way. Ballintaggart carries the story

of human occupation times back

to Neolithic times , that is between

2000BC and 1500 BC. The evi-

dence is a four chambered cairn

and imperfect forecourt which was

know locally as the Giants’

Graves. Pottery including the

Ballintaggart shouldered bowl was

found at the site. The townland of

Ballintaggart from the Irish means

land of the priest.

The archaeological site at Scotch

Street is shown on the area plan

map as being located in an area

between Norman Woolsey’s

development and the open drain at

the bottom of the hill to the rear of

Kenny McCartney’s house .

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munity Association be do-

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planned for end of July

beginning of August.

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the sewage works site.

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Your Local Heritage: Cock Hill and Windmill Stump (Drumanphy Road)

In the early years of the 18th century the Cockhill in Drumanphy Townland became a place of

considerable importance. The main road from Portadown to Dungannon went over this steep

hill, where a road branched off to the Bann Foot; tradition says that there was an Inn here

known as "The Cock", hence the origin of the name "Cockhill".This Windmill, one of the few

in North County Armagh, was in close proximity to the road and its "stump" still stands out as

a conspicuous landmark against the horizon, the circular tower being 9.3 metres (30ft 9in) high

and 6.1 metres (20ft) in external diameter at the base with slightly battered waits. Mr Hoope,

the owner, proceeded to erect other ancillary buildings including a dwelling house, miller's

house, malt kiln, horse mill and stable. The gradient of the Cockhill was so steep as to necessi-

tate the use of trace-horses to assist laden carts to the summit. It is implied in the will of Mr

Hoope that he had a residence here prior to the erection of a house at Crowhill.

The Windmill The Cockhill must have been a hive of activity as the various tenants on the Crowhill Estate

brought their laden carts of grain to be milled, and exchanged the latest news as they waited.

Normally access to the mill was by a doorway facing the road, but there was a second entrance

at the other side of the building which would have been used when the wind blew from the East

and the four great sails or vanes were passing the main

doorway. A vertical shaft in the centre of the mill trans-

mitted the power, driving a hoist which raised the heavy

sacks of grain vertically through the two trap- doors to the top or second floor. Here the grain was

emptied into hoppers which fed the millstones on the floor below, and which were also driven by

the main shaft, the stones being in pairs with the upper or "runner" revolving on the lower or "bed

stone which remained stationary.

Heritage Questions We are continuing with our local

heritage. In the last edition we

asked you a number of questions.

The answers are as follows:

Timakeel in its original Irish form

meant Michael’s house or Mi-

chael’s son’s house. The Chief

Whip from Derrylettiff was Issac

Hawthorn who was Chief Whip

for the Unionist Party at Stormont

from 1959 to 1963. Now deceased,

his family still reside in the area.

The Giants’ Graves were located

near TG Trouhton’s quarry off the

Battlehill Road in the townland of

Ballintaggart. The graves were

moved to the Ulster Museum in

the 1960s as the quarry was exca-

vated to lay the foundations for the

Birches section of the M1 motor-

way. Ballintaggart carries the story

of human occupation times back

to Neolithic times , that is between

2000BC and 1500 BC. The evi-

dence is a four chambered cairn

and imperfect forecourt which was

know locally as the Giants’

Graves. Pottery including the

Ballintaggart shouldered bowl was

found at the site. The townland of

Ballintaggart from the Irish means

land of the priest.

The archaeological site at Scotch

Street is shown on the area plan

map as being located in an area

between Norman Woolsey’s

development and the open drain at

the bottom of the hill to the rear of

Kenny McCartney’s house .

We need your stories and feedback. Tell us what you would like to see happening in your area. What should your Com-

munity Association be do-

ing ? We need your input

into the next edition of

Richmount News which is

planned for end of July

beginning of August.

We really need your com-

ments on our proposals for

the sewage works site.

SPECIAL OFFER !!

FAMILY BBQ PACK


8 Sasuages of you choice


4 Marinated pork steaks

4 Flavoured chicken drumsticks

4 Marinated mini meaty ribs

2 Jack Daniels BBQ steaks


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stamps. Every transaction over

£10 gets a stamp. Ask for details

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By the year 1837 the Windmill had deteriorated somewhat, and Mr

Thomas Atkinson leased it together with the Miller's House and

garden to Mr Thomas McClelland, on condition that he would re-

pair it and "put it in good and sufficient order to grind the grain that

may grow on the estate of Crowhill ”. However, Thomas

McClelland would appear to have been slow in effecting the repairs,

and the condition of the Windmill deteriorated further in the "Big

Wind" on the night of the 6th January 1839. In 1850 records show

the Mill House in the possession of Mr John Strain.

It would appear that this was really the end of the operational life of

the Windmill as in Griffith's Valuation, drawn up about 1860, the

Miller's house is shown as being occupied by Mr John Kelly. and

The Mill, now designated as an "old tower", was tenanted by Mr

John Redmond.

Perhaps this was but one of the signs of the changing times, for by

the middle of the 19th century Windmills were generally in decline,

being supplanted by the new steam-driven Mills which were located

more centrally, such as the Corn Mill of James Clow & Co, Castle

Street, Portadown. Access to these Mills was now comparatively

easy thanks to the newly constructed roads and the advent of the

Railway.

In the early 1900s the mechanism was removed from the Cockhill

Windmill, two new wooden floors were put in and a flat roof added,

above which the circular wall was castellated, thus giving the build-

ing the appearance of a fortification. Subsequently it was inhabited

intermittently, the last person to occupy it being Mr Bill Totten,

about the year 1930.

The Cockhill Bypass When you hear the word bypass now you tend to think of a heart

operation or else a road made around a town or village to speed up

traffic flow but we had our own one built in this area built back in

the mid 1800s . It was created to save the horses and feed the starv-

ing . Needless to say it was mostly constructed by men with picks ,

shovels, spades and wheel barrows with the odd help of a horse.

Here are some brief details. Prior to 1847 the traveller going from Portadown to Dungannon

would have left Portadown via Castle Street and Brankin's Hill,

proceeding by Ballyfodrin, Cockhill and Charlemont to Dungannon.

In 1847 (during the Famine) a new section of road was constructed

commencing about half a mile west of Scotch Street as far as the

main entrance to Crowhill House. This was known as "The New

Line" of which "The Long Level" formed a part. During the early

years of the 20th century a cutting was made at the top of the

Cockhill thereby reducing the road level at the summit by some six

feet, the soil removed being util-

ised to raise the level of the road

in the hollow on either side of the

hill.

Today's traveller traversing the

Cockhill by car would scarcely

think that it was once an impor-

tant place in the life of the local

community. The Inn has long

since ceased to exist; McMurray's

Bakery which flourished during

the Second World War, sending

most of its produce to the city of

Belfast, has been demolished.

Thick ivy shrouds the old Hoope

home on the coner, but the Wind-

mill Stump, now used as a store

still stands towering over the

scene as a silent witness to those

halcyon days on the hill.

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Richmount Primary School excelled once again in Irish Folk

dance at the recent Ballyclare Festival .Pictured are the children

who took part. Richmount Primary School has a history of

winning awards at this festival. Congratulations to all the chil-

dren who took part and Mrs Mayes, their teacher.

RONNIE CAPPER

Garage Services

Cars – Vans - Commercials

Redmond’s Corner

Moy Road

Annaghmore

Portadown

Co. Armagh

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Zumba Classes

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6.30pm - 7.30 pm on Thursday evenings

Beginning 17th May until 21st June

Contact Pauline on 07871068087 or 38332309. Cost: £15.00

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By the year 1837 the Windmill had deteriorated somewhat, and Mr

Thomas Atkinson leased it together with the Miller's House and

garden to Mr Thomas McClelland, on condition that he would re-

pair it and "put it in good and sufficient order to grind the grain that

may grow on the estate of Crowhill ”. However, Thomas

McClelland would appear to have been slow in effecting the repairs,

and the condition of the Windmill deteriorated further in the "Big

Wind" on the night of the 6th January 1839. In 1850 records show

the Mill House in the possession of Mr John Strain.

It would appear that this was really the end of the operational life of

the Windmill as in Griffith's Valuation, drawn up about 1860, the

Miller's house is shown as being occupied by Mr John Kelly. and

The Mill, now designated as an "old tower", was tenanted by Mr

John Redmond.

Perhaps this was but one of the signs of the changing times, for by

the middle of the 19th century Windmills were generally in decline,

being supplanted by the new steam-driven Mills which were located

more centrally, such as the Corn Mill of James Clow & Co, Castle

Street, Portadown. Access to these Mills was now comparatively

easy thanks to the newly constructed roads and the advent of the

Railway.

In the early 1900s the mechanism was removed from the Cockhill

Windmill, two new wooden floors were put in and a flat roof added,

above which the circular wall was castellated, thus giving the build-

ing the appearance of a fortification. Subsequently it was inhabited

intermittently, the last person to occupy it being Mr Bill Totten,

about the year 1930.

The Cockhill Bypass When you hear the word bypass now you tend to think of a heart

operation or else a road made around a town or village to speed up

traffic flow but we had our own one built in this area built back in

the mid 1800s . It was created to save the horses and feed the starv-

ing . Needless to say it was mostly constructed by men with picks ,

shovels, spades and wheel barrows with the odd help of a horse.

Here are some brief details. Prior to 1847 the traveller going from Portadown to Dungannon

would have left Portadown via Castle Street and Brankin's Hill,

proceeding by Ballyfodrin, Cockhill and Charlemont to Dungannon.

In 1847 (during the Famine) a new section of road was constructed

commencing about half a mile west of Scotch Street as far as the

main entrance to Crowhill House. This was known as "The New

Line" of which "The Long Level" formed a part. During the early

years of the 20th century a cutting was made at the top of the

Cockhill thereby reducing the road level at the summit by some six

feet, the soil removed being util-

ised to raise the level of the road

in the hollow on either side of the

hill.

Today's traveller traversing the

Cockhill by car would scarcely

think that it was once an impor-

tant place in the life of the local

community. The Inn has long

since ceased to exist; McMurray's

Bakery which flourished during

the Second World War, sending

most of its produce to the city of

Belfast, has been demolished.

Thick ivy shrouds the old Hoope

home on the coner, but the Wind-

mill Stump, now used as a store

still stands towering over the

scene as a silent witness to those

halcyon days on the hill.

Portacabins

Anti -Vandal cabins

Anti -Vandal toilet blocks

Shower Blocks

Containers

JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE JUDGE &&&& COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY 18a Moy Road , Portadown

BT62 1QN Tel: 02838350781 Mobile 07710626100

We need your stories and feedback.

Richmount Primary School excelled once again in Irish Folk

dance at the recent Ballyclare Festival .Pictured are the children

who took part. Richmount Primary School has a history of

winning awards at this festival. Congratulations to all the chil-

dren who took part and Mrs Mayes, their teacher.

RONNIE CAPPER

Garage Services

Cars – Vans - Commercials

Redmond’s Corner

Moy Road

Annaghmore

Portadown

Co. Armagh

Tel: 028 38852255 Mob: 07990775745




Zumba Classes

6 weeks, Richmount School

6.30pm - 7.30 pm on Thursday evenings

Beginning 17th May until 21st June

Contact Pauline on 07871068087 or 38332309. Cost: £15.00

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Your ancestors at school In the last edition of Richmount News we gave a brief history of Rich-mount and Coharra Schools.. So in this edition we are giving you some more photos but this time back in the 1920s. This was

a time of Probhition in the USA with speak-easys, bootleggers and the Mob. Ireland was in the throws of civil war and had just

been partitioned. Motor cars were virtually non existent. Telephones were a rarity and the main modes of transport were shank’s

mare, Rudge bicycles or a pony and trap. There were 3 schools in operation in the Community Association’s area in the early

1900s .The Photos we have here are all dated 1923. As you would expect the majority of the “scholars “ as they were known

then are deceased but are still fondly remembered .A few are still around and quite spritely and most of the family names are

still in the area. A local wit remarked that there was something about these children you would not find in schools today —No

overweight children. Why ?

Back Row:Pearl Hunniford, Lily Balfour, Rachel

McAdam, Lily Crockett, Thomas Boseman, ? ,White,

Jacob Hunniford & Isaac Hawhorne. 4th Row: May

McFall, Isobel Benson, Violet Hunniford, May

McCann, May Boseman, Sarah White, May Balfour,

Anna Robinson, Abby Boseman & Meta Annesley

Middle Row:Mrs. Preston (Teacher), Agnes Robinson,

May Hawthorne, Emma Davison, Sarah Crockett,

May Russell, James Russell, Willie McFall, Johnston

White, Joe McCoo & Mrs. McShane (Principal). 2nd

Row:Babs Love, Vera Doyle, May Doyle, Maggie

Doyle, Annie Russell, Peggie Russell, Sadie Benson,

Isobel Boseman, Harry May, Tommy Hawthorne, Ste-

ven Jackson & Gerald Robinson. Front Row: Jackson

Annesley, Leonard May, Joe Hunniford, Harold Love,

Jimmy White, George Benson, Ernest Williamson &

George McCann.

Editorial Comment.

I enjoy writing and putting this news sheet together.

It is designed to let you know what the Association is

doing in the area. We are entering a very exciting time

in the area and if we get some of the grants we have

applied for as it will give our community the opportu-

nity to display its talents. We will also have the sew-

age works site to develop and a social enterprise ini-

tiative to develop and implement. This is being done

for you in the community. However, we do need your

feedback tell us what you want to see provided for

you. The Association’s role is largely to fill a vacuum

where services are not provided by others .

The problem with this news sheet is that it is mainly

written and compiled by one person and that is not an

ideal situation as everyone has their own personal

opinion on things. So I would ask for some people out

there to become involved in the production of this

news sheet. It has great potential and would give any

one with an interest in pursuing a career in the media

real experience. We need help writing articles, design-

ing advertisements and compiling the news sheet.

Please feel free to speak to me, email or write to me.

Joe Garvey, 2 Annagora Road, Portadown BT62 4JE

Email: [email protected]

Tel 07934186635

Richmount School 1923

14

Your ancestors at school In the last edition of Richmount News we gave a brief history of Rich-mount and Coharra Schools.. So in this edition we are giving you some more photos but this time back in the 1920s. This was

a time of Probhition in the USA with speak-easys, bootleggers and the Mob. Ireland was in the throws of civil war and had just

been partitioned. Motor cars were virtually non existent. Telephones were a rarity and the main modes of transport were shank’s

mare, Rudge bicycles or a pony and trap. There were 3 schools in operation in the Community Association’s area in the early

1900s .The Photos we have here are all dated 1923. As you would expect the majority of the “scholars “ as they were known

then are deceased but are still fondly remembered .A few are still around and quite spritely and most of the family names are

still in the area. A local wit remarked that there was something about these children you would not find in schools today —No

overweight children. Why ?

Back Row:Pearl Hunniford, Lily Balfour, Rachel

McAdam, Lily Crockett, Thomas Boseman, ? ,White,

Jacob Hunniford & Isaac Hawhorne. 4th Row: May

McFall, Isobel Benson, Violet Hunniford, May

McCann, May Boseman, Sarah White, May Balfour,

Anna Robinson, Abby Boseman & Meta Annesley

Middle Row:Mrs. Preston (Teacher), Agnes Robinson,

May Hawthorne, Emma Davison, Sarah Crockett,

May Russell, James Russell, Willie McFall, Johnston

White, Joe McCoo & Mrs. McShane (Principal). 2nd

Row:Babs Love, Vera Doyle, May Doyle, Maggie

Doyle, Annie Russell, Peggie Russell, Sadie Benson,

Isobel Boseman, Harry May, Tommy Hawthorne, Ste-

ven Jackson & Gerald Robinson. Front Row: Jackson

Annesley, Leonard May, Joe Hunniford, Harold Love,

Jimmy White, George Benson, Ernest Williamson &

George McCann.

Editorial Comment.

I enjoy writing and putting this news sheet together.

It is designed to let you know what the Association is

doing in the area. We are entering a very exciting time

in the area and if we get some of the grants we have

applied for as it will give our community the opportu-

nity to display its talents. We will also have the sew-

age works site to develop and a social enterprise ini-

tiative to develop and implement. This is being done

for you in the community. However, we do need your

feedback tell us what you want to see provided for

you. The Association’s role is largely to fill a vacuum

where services are not provided by others .

The problem with this news sheet is that it is mainly

written and compiled by one person and that is not an

ideal situation as everyone has their own personal

opinion on things. So I would ask for some people out

there to become involved in the production of this

news sheet. It has great potential and would give any

one with an interest in pursuing a career in the media

real experience. We need help writing articles, design-

ing advertisements and compiling the news sheet.

Please feel free to speak to me, email or write to me.

Joe Garvey, 2 Annagora Road, Portadown BT62 4JE

Email: [email protected]

Tel 07934186635

Richmount School 1923

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Coharra School 1923 Back row: Master Cullen, ...Hannon, Julia Mulhol-

land, Agnes Mulholland,, John Keegan, ….Hannon,

Bella Blacker, Mary Hamill, Maggie Blacker, Eileen

Marley. 3rd row: ….Hannon, Hugh Breen,

PatMcCann, Sadie Blacker, Kathleen Breen, Lily

Keegan, Mary Breen, Geordie McCann, Felix

Hamill, Patsy Marley. 2nd row: Seamus Cullen,

Gertrude Mulholland, Sarah Marley, Maureen Tiff-

ney, Mary McDonald, Mary Rose Breen, Shelia

Marley, Jenny Hamill, Agnes Keegan, Sarah Breen,

Jack McDonald. Front row: Eugene McCann, Wil-

lie Mulholland, Brian Mulholland, …..Hannon, Leo

Marley, Gerard/Willie Cullen, Frank McDonald.

Photo courtesy of Sinead McCann , Druminally

Neighbourhood watch This initiative is now being

progressed for the Coharra/Richmount /Cushenney /

Annagora Road area. The area is divided into two sections.

The area west of the Tall river in the Armagh City Council

area will form one watch while east of the Tall river will be in the another

watch. Both area will have separate coordinators.

The next area proposed for a Neighbour Watch is : Moy Road from

Scotch Street to Druminally Road, Drumnevan Road, Farra Road, Breagh

Lane and Druminally Road.. Residents in these areas will shortly be is-

sued with letters asking them if they would support such an initative in

their area. It is important that residents complete their letter of response.

This will be your scheme and will only work effectively with the active

participation of the community.

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Dungannon Road , Portadown.

Tel: 07927 121 865

Money for the Past Yesterday was history. History is Heritage . Heritage Lottery Fund is offering between £3000 and

£10,000 to support groups who want to explore their local

heritage. The scheme is entitled “All Our Stories.” There

are various ways this can be achieved. What we need is a

small group of people prepared to work on it . Across the

UK £1 million has been made available for this scheme.

Why don’t we get some of it for our area? I have only been

scratching the surface of local heritage in Richmount News.

If interested please contact me. Joe Garvey

Doubles only £4 Coal £4.50 for 25 kgs

We have quite an extensive website already up and

running but it does need some tweaking and modifi-

cations. It is hosted free by BT Community Web-

sites. We are looking for someone to assist us on

making our site more user friendly .

Unfortunately we can only pay normal volunteer

expenses . For further information please contact;

Joe Garvey on 07934186635

Position Vacant

Website designer - developer

Richmount Rural Community Association

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Coharra School 1923 Back row: Master Cullen, ...Hannon, Julia Mulhol-

land, Agnes Mulholland,, John Keegan, ….Hannon,

Bella Blacker, Mary Hamill, Maggie Blacker, Eileen

Marley. 3rd row: ….Hannon, Hugh Breen,

PatMcCann, Sadie Blacker, Kathleen Breen, Lily

Keegan, Mary Breen, Geordie McCann, Felix

Hamill, Patsy Marley. 2nd row: Seamus Cullen,

Gertrude Mulholland, Sarah Marley, Maureen Tiff-

ney, Mary McDonald, Mary Rose Breen, Shelia

Marley, Jenny Hamill, Agnes Keegan, Sarah Breen,

Jack McDonald. Front row: Eugene McCann, Wil-

lie Mulholland, Brian Mulholland, …..Hannon, Leo

Marley, Gerard/Willie Cullen, Frank McDonald.

Photo courtesy of Sinead McCann , Druminally

Neighbourhood watch This initiative is now being

progressed for the Coharra/Richmount /Cushenney /

Annagora Road area. The area is divided into two sections.

The area west of the Tall river in the Armagh City Council

area will form one watch while east of the Tall river will be in the another

watch. Both area will have separate coordinators.

The next area proposed for a Neighbour Watch is : Moy Road from

Scotch Street to Druminally Road, Drumnevan Road, Farra Road, Breagh

Lane and Druminally Road.. Residents in these areas will shortly be is-

sued with letters asking them if they would support such an initative in

their area. It is important that residents complete their letter of response.

This will be your scheme and will only work effectively with the active

participation of the community.

For Best Value and Service come

to LITTERS TYRES

(YOUR LOCAL TYRE SPECIALIST)

Great offers on new tyres - all prices

include wheel balancing

New Tyres fitted and balanced

Puncture repairs

Wheel balancing

MOT car wash

LITTERS TYRES Open 7.30am to 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday

Dungannon Road , Portadown.

Tel: 07927 121 865

Money for the Past Yesterday was history. History is Heritage . Heritage Lottery Fund is offering between £3000 and

£10,000 to support groups who want to explore their local

heritage. The scheme is entitled “All Our Stories.” There

are various ways this can be achieved. What we need is a

small group of people prepared to work on it . Across the

UK £1 million has been made available for this scheme.

Why don’t we get some of it for our area? I have only been

scratching the surface of local heritage in Richmount News.

If interested please contact me. Joe Garvey

Doubles only £4 Coal £4.50 for 25 kgs

We have quite an extensive website already up and

running but it does need some tweaking and modifi-

cations. It is hosted free by BT Community Web-

sites. We are looking for someone to assist us on

making our site more user friendly .

Unfortunately we can only pay normal volunteer

expenses . For further information please contact;

Joe Garvey on 07934186635

Position Vacant

Website designer - developer

Richmount Rural Community Association

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In the 1830s the Cope family of

Loughgall, the local landlords, built a

school in Grange Lower, which also

served as a place of worship, and a

Sunday School was also established .

DCS CAR CARE

♦ Car Wash

♦ Valeting centre

♦ Now taking orders for car undersealing

♦ MOT & PSV wash

♦ Special Offers from May to September

Open 9.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday to Saturday

93 Moy Road , Portadown. Tel 07513761202

Grange O’Neilland Pictured left Grange O’Neilland school

in 1923

Back row: Master Anderson, Jack

Blair, Jack Murdock, John Moore,

Walker McFadden, Robert Kells, Tho-

mas Kells, George Henderson,

James Duke, George William

McKnight.

2nd row: Eric Anderson, Millecent

Dever, Emma Montgomery, Rachael

McKnight, Eva Taylor, Roberta Rud-

dock, Cassie Montgomery, Charlotte

Dunlop, Nellie Trouton.

3rd row: William Montgomery, Issac

Moore, Florence Anderson, Edna Rud-

dock, Minnie Dunlop, Doreen Dever,

Jenny Anderson, Moreen Allen, Dora

Henderson, Muriel Kells.

Seated: Edmond Montgomery, Sam/

Joe Faloon, John Duke, Wilson Duke,

George Moore.

Photo from a newspaper cutting

kindly lent by Florence Dunlop,

Mullentine . We would hope in our

next edition to show you some more

photos of the Grange O’Neilland

school and also some history of

Grange O’Neilland which at one time

was a grange or farm attached to an

Richmount

Ramblers We are really out

there walking now

or at least the la-

dies are . The men

in Scotch Street and surround-

ings areas must be afraid of

being shown up . Our walks

are open to all ages and abili-

ties. They are also good fun

and keep you fit and can help

you lose weight. Our current

programme is on Tuesday eve-

nings at 7.00pm. Check the

front page of our website for

locations etc.

Multi Cultural Cooking.

We have applied for a grant un-

der Craigavon Borough Coun-

cil’s Good Relations Programme

to host a cookery exhibition em-

bracing all the different types of

food that are now being cooked

in our locality. If we are suc-

cessful in our application we

would hope to have a grand fi-

nale of all the culinary efforts. It

will allow all nationalities in the

area the opportunity to see and

taste the popular and possibly

exotic foods of other countries

including our own potato bread ,

potato apple bread and of course

our soda farls and damson jam.

The Richmount Ramblers out on their first walk at Peat-

lands Park. Leader Mike Taggart, in yellow jacket, has

been organising the walks. We wish to thank him for

leading us on the right path.!! As you can see there is a

scarcity of men. Walks every Tuesday at 7.00pm -

various locations . See page 5 for details.

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In the 1830s the Cope family of

Loughgall, the local landlords, built a

school in Grange Lower, which also

served as a place of worship, and a

Sunday School was also established .

DCS CAR CARE

♦ Car Wash

♦ Valeting centre

♦ Now taking orders for car undersealing

♦ MOT & PSV wash

♦ Special Offers from May to September

Open 9.30am to 6.00pm Tuesday to Saturday

93 Moy Road , Portadown. Tel 07513761202

Grange O’Neilland Pictured left Grange O’Neilland school

in 1923

Back row: Master Anderson, Jack

Blair, Jack Murdock, John Moore,

Walker McFadden, Robert Kells, Tho-

mas Kells, George Henderson,

James Duke, George William

McKnight.

2nd row: Eric Anderson, Millecent

Dever, Emma Montgomery, Rachael

McKnight, Eva Taylor, Roberta Rud-

dock, Cassie Montgomery, Charlotte

Dunlop, Nellie Trouton.

3rd row: William Montgomery, Issac

Moore, Florence Anderson, Edna Rud-

dock, Minnie Dunlop, Doreen Dever,

Jenny Anderson, Moreen Allen, Dora

Henderson, Muriel Kells.

Seated: Edmond Montgomery, Sam/

Joe Faloon, John Duke, Wilson Duke,

George Moore.

Photo from a newspaper cutting

kindly lent by Florence Dunlop,

Mullentine . We would hope in our

next edition to show you some more

photos of the Grange O’Neilland

school and also some history of

Grange O’Neilland which at one time

was a grange or farm attached to an

Richmount

Ramblers We are really out

there walking now

or at least the la-

dies are . The men

in Scotch Street and surround-

ings areas must be afraid of

being shown up . Our walks

are open to all ages and abili-

ties. They are also good fun

and keep you fit and can help

you lose weight. Our current

programme is on Tuesday eve-

nings at 7.00pm. Check the

front page of our website for

locations etc.

Multi Cultural Cooking.

We have applied for a grant un-

der Craigavon Borough Coun-

cil’s Good Relations Programme

to host a cookery exhibition em-

bracing all the different types of

food that are now being cooked

in our locality. If we are suc-

cessful in our application we

would hope to have a grand fi-

nale of all the culinary efforts. It

will allow all nationalities in the

area the opportunity to see and

taste the popular and possibly

exotic foods of other countries

including our own potato bread ,

potato apple bread and of course

our soda farls and damson jam.

The Richmount Ramblers out on their first walk at Peat-

lands Park. Leader Mike Taggart, in yellow jacket, has

been organising the walks. We wish to thank him for

leading us on the right path.!! As you can see there is a

scarcity of men. Walks every Tuesday at 7.00pm -

various locations . See page 5 for details.

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