Mossley Mill Newtownabbey Borough Council Mossley Mill Newtownabbey BT36 5QA ephone: 028 9034 0000 Fax: 028 9034 0200 : info@newtownabbey.gov.uk Website: www.newtownabbey.gov.uk Textphone: 028 9034 0109 Text SMS: 07816 225 290 (start message with NBC) While great care has been taken in compiling the information in this diary the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors.
Page 2 The Newtownabbey Coat of Arms Page 3 The Crest The Phoenix is given two heads to signify a second resurrection and is charged with a crozier, another reference to the name of Newtownabbey. The Mural Crown is appropriate for a local authority and the colours of the mantling are those of Northern Ireland and, in any case, fit the colouring of the complete coat of arms. The Supporters These represent five prominent families. The red eagle of de Courcy is joined to the black lion of de Burgh, and the black griffen of Grimshaw is joined to the red lion of O Neill. Each supporter is gorged with a checky collar reflecting the checky field in the Arms of Chichester. One supporter rests a paw on a cogwheel, symbol of light and industry and the other on a garb, signifying agriculture. It is parted gold and blue as a reference to grain and flax. Armorial Bearing for the Borough of Newtownabbey was designed by Richmond, Herald of Arms, and approved by the Kings of Arms on 4 October, 1976. The rationale of the design is explained as follows: The Arms The Abbot s Mitre refers to the Abbey and so to the name of the Authority. This Abbey at Whiteabbey was reputedly founded in the 13th century for White Friars and was attached to Dryburgh Abbey in Scotland. A small ruin existed until 1925, but the remains have now totally disappeared. It is set against a background of green and black, signifying agriculture and industry - the gold being the wealth extracted from them both. The Motto Multi-in Uno Resurgent (Many re-arise as one) is an adaptation of the motto of the former Newtownabbey Urban District Council - Septem In Uno Surgent (Seven arise as one). These references are to the seven villages, Carnmoney, Glengormley, Jordanstown, Monkstown, Whiteabbey, Whitehouse and Whitewell. They comprised the former Newtownabbey Urban District at the time of its establishment in 1958 and the greatly extended area administered by the present Council since 1973.
Page 4 Page 5 Mayor s Foreword As I sit here thinking about what to write to introduce you to this little diary, I am reminded of Tallulah Bankhead, a famous actress of the 1920s who said: It s only the good girls who keep diaries; the bad girls never have time! I got to thinking about what a diary actually represents. In this little book you will record your appointments and meetings, your successes and the things you dread. In our modern world where time-keeping and pressure of work can take over our lives we can become slaves to our diaries. As a family man, I firmly believe that strong family ties are the bedrock of our community life. Families these days take different forms and can even become quite complicated that s part of the diversity we, as a society, hope to embrace. I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to use this little book to schedule time with your family and friends just as you would a professional engagement. Write in the birthdays and anniversaries that are significant to you - acknowledge them and celebrate the people in your life who are important. Remember, as Rev Jesse Jackson once said Your children need your presence more than your presents. To have become the first citizen of Newtownabbey has been one of the greatest honours of my life. I have the enormous privilege of being in a position to highlight the work of many unsung heroes within our community and I am constantly amazed at the daily, diligent commitment of people from all walks of life who care for the young, the elderly and the sick, both on a voluntary and professional basis. We find ourselves living in uncertain times and as my diary fills up and I attend daily engagements it strikes me that the constant resources we can rely on throughout the Borough of Newtownabbey are the kindness, resilience and neighbourliness of the people in this part of the world. I would leave you with a thought from Mother Teresa which I try to live by. As I wish you and yours happiness and success for every day of 2010 you might like to bear in mind the following words as you attend your meetings and appointments. I hope you find some meaning in them. Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well. Best wishes Alderman John Scott Mayor of Newtownabbey
Page 11 KENNEDY FITZGERALD ARCHITECTS 3 EGLANTINE PLACE, BELFAST BT9 6EY T: (028) 9066 1632 F: (028) 9066 4532 Architects to Newtownabbey Borough Council for: Sixmile Leisure Centre Valley Leisure Centre Rathcoole Peoples Park Ballyearl Arts Centre The Mayor s Charities NI Hospice Care RIAI TRIENNIAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD Northern Ireland Hospice Care is a local charity providing specialist palliative care for adults and children with life limiting and life threatening illnesses. Its aim is to provide the best quality of life for our patients and to support their families in every way possible. Visit www.nishospicecare.com for more information. SWORD SECURITY Northern Ireland Ltd 68 Donegall Pass, Belfast : 9050 3040 ARE PLEASED TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVEN BY OUR CUSTOMERS Commercial Vehicle Hire 24hr/7 day week Service *1.5T - 4.6T Vans *Luton Vans *7.5T Box/Curtainside - Tail Life *18T Box/Curtainside - Tail Life *38T - 44T Tractors Units 34 Roughfort Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey BT36 4RE : 028 9083 2232 Fax: 028 9084 5070 Web: www.star-rentals.com : info@star-rentals.com MindWise The mental health charity (formerly known as Rethink ) helps to transform lives and develop new visions for mental health by challenging stigma and discrimination while providing quality services and support. Visit www.mindwise.co.uk for more information.
Ballyclare Councillors Page 17 The Ballyclare District Electoral Area covers Doagh, Ballyclare, Ballyeaston, Burnside, Straid, Ballynure and Ballyrobert. Councillor J Bingham UUP Councillor V McWilliam UUP Alderman P Girvan Councillor E Mann advertise in the Newtownabbey Borough Council Diary Councillor P K Barr ephone 028 9055 1811 : admin@dcgpublications.com
Page 18 Macedon Councillors The Macedon District Electoral Area covers Whitehouse, Rathcoole, Merville Garden Village, Bawnmore and Longlands. University Councillors Page 19 The University District Electoral Area covers Monkstown, Jordanstown, Mossley and Whiteabbey. Alderman W H DeCourcy Councillor T G Kirkham Independent Councillor W A F Agnew United Unionist Coalition Councillor K W Robinson UUP Councillor V Robinson Alderman J Scott UUP (Mayor) Councillor L Frazer Alliance Councillor R Hill Councillor D E Walker Councillor W J Webb Alliance Councillor B J Gilliland UUP Alderman W Ball Councillor J T S Mann
Page 20 A-Z of Council Services Listed below are the services for which the Council is responsible, with contact telephone numbers. Abandoned Cars 028 9034 0160 Air Pollution 028 9034 0160 Alcohol Free Zones 028 9034 0160 Arts Development 028 9034 0063 Ballyearl Arts & Leisure Centre 028 9084 8287 Best Value Initiative 028 9034 0038 Births, Deaths & Marriages 028 9034 0180/79 Bowling Green Bookings 028 9034 0138/39 Bruslee Recycling & Civic Amenity Site 028 9335 2122 Building Control 028 9034 0140 Cemeteries Administration 028 9034 0080 Cemeteries Maintenance 028 9034 0205/0061 Civic Events 028 9034 0034 Community Safety Partnership 028 9034 0070 Consumer Safety 028 9034 0168 Community Centres Bookings 028 9034 0060 Rushpark & Rathfern Community Services 028 9034 0066 Contacting Council Members 028 9034 0086/98/99 Council & Committee Administration 028 9034 0086/98/99 Countryside Access 028 9034 0076 Customer Relations 028 9034 0031 Cycle Ways 028 9034 0076 Dangerous Structures 028 9034 0140 District Policing Partnership (DPP) 028 9034 0011 Dog Bins 028 9034 0170 Dog Fouling 028 9034 0160 Dog Licences 028 9034 0158/59 Dog Pound 028 9335 1004 Dog Warden 028 9034 0178 - After-hours 028 9034 0178 (weekends & Bank/Public holidays only) Economic Development 028 9034 0072 Entertainment Licences 028 9034 0160 Environmental Health 028 9034 0160 Equality Scheme 028 9034 0038 Page 21 Finance & Accounts 028 9034 0120 Food Hygiene 028 9034 0160 Freedom of Information 028 9034 0038 Good Relations 028 9034 0033 Graffiti Removal 028 9034 0057/56 Grave Purchase 028 9034 0080 Health & Safety in the Workplace 028 9034 0160 Human Resources 028 9034 0084 Illegal Dumping 028 9034 0160 Jordanstown Caravan Park 028 9034 0058 (Bookings made directly with Roy McConnell 07775 687 356) Litter Removal 028 9034 0057/56 Marketing & Public Relations 028 9034 0028/27 Mayor s Office 028 9034 0002 Museums & Heritage 028 9034 0064 Noisy Neighbours 028 9034 0160 Parks & Play areas 028 9034 0042 Pavilions 028 9034 0137 Peace III Programme 028 9034 0212 Pest Control (Ballymena) 028 2566 5818 Play Development 028 9034 0065 Project Development 028 9034 0078 Property Certificates 028 9034 0140 Public Toilets 028 9034 0140 Recycling Enquiries 028 9034 0057/56 Refuse Collection 028 9034 0057/56 Restaurant Mossley MIll 028 9034 0023/22 Sentry Hill 028 9083 2363 Sixmile Leisure Centre 028 9334 1818 Society Lotteries 028 9034 0099 Sports Development 028 9034 0065 Sports Grounds Bookings 028 9034 0138/0061 Sports Grounds Hotline 028 9034 0049 Street Cleansing 028 9034 0057/56 Street Plates 028 9034 0140 Street Naming 028 9034 0140 Sustainability 028 9034 0077
Calendar 2010 Calendar 2011 JANUARY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 JANUARY 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FEBRUARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JULY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AUGUST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SEPTEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Notable Dates 2010 New Year Holiday (UK) Jan 1 New Year Holiday (S) Jan 4 St. David s Day (W) Mar 1 Mothering Sunday Mar 14 St. Patrick s Day (RI) Mar 17 Bank Holiday (NI) Mar 17 Good Friday Apr 2 Easter Day Apr 4 Easter Monday Apr 5 St. George s Day (E) Apr 23 May Day Holiday (UK) May 3 Spring Holiday (UK) May 31 Father s Day Jun 20 Holiday (NI) July 12 Summer Holiday (S/RI) Aug 2 Summer Holiday (E/W/NI) Aug 30 Hallowe en Oct 31 Remembrance Sunday Nov 14 St. Andrew s Day (S) Nov 30 Christmas Day Dec 25 Boxing Day (UK) Dec 26 St. Stephen s Day (RI) Dec 26 Week 51 December 2009 Winter Solstice Winter begins SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 20 21 22 23 24 E = England NI = Northern Ireland RI = Republic of Ireland S = Scotland UK = United Kingdom W = Wales = National holiday in country(ies) named All dates are subject to revision. Moon phases Christmas Day Boxing Day / St. Stephen s Day FRIDAY SATURDAY 25 26 New Moon Full Moon First Quarter Moon Last Quarter Moon
December 2009/January 2010 Week 52 27 SUNDAY Week 1 January 2010 SUNDAY 3 28 MONDAY Holiday (Scotland) MONDAY 4 29 TUESDAY TUESDAY 5 30 WEDNESDAY Epiphany WEDNESDAY 6 31 THURSDAY THURSDAY 7 1 FRIDAY New Year s Day FRIDAY 8 2 SATURDAY SATURDAY 9
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