Borough of Carrickfergus the Coat of Arms

Borough of Carrickfergus The Coat of Arms

he striking Borough Arms of Carrickfergus have their origins in the Grant by the Earl Marshall T of England under the Crown’s authority. They consist of Arms — on the shield — the Supporters on either side, and the Crest and the Crest-wreath which surmount the Helmet. The Mantle flows beneath the Crest-wreath.

The Arms The Supporters The Arms, on a red field, comprise a castle under The Supporters are a British Knight, in 13th Century two doves, this being a replica of the Borough’s armour, and an Irish warrior of the 15th and 16th ancient seal. The castle stands on the heraldic Centuries, the figures symbolising outstanding representation of water. periods in the Borough’s rich and ancient history.

The Crest The Motto The Crest is an heraldic ship which, in conjunction The Motto — Gloria Prisca Novatur — translates as with the representation of water in the Arms, aptly ‘The Glory of Old Made New’, and signifies the registers the town of Carrickfergus’ history as a port. development of the town in more recent times and its The Arms of King William III on the sail regained status as a Borough. commemorate his landing here in 1690.

The Crest-wreath and Mantling, in silver and red, Alderman Jim McClurg denote the Livery Colours of the Borough. The Helmet Mayor of Carrickfergus is of the type that when seen with Supporters indicates that the Arms are those of a corporate body.

page 1 Mayor’s Foreword

lderman Jim McClurg was re-elected as Mayor of Carrickfergus in May 2011. A Mayor McClurg sets down some thoughts on the year past and that ahead.

“Firstly, I feel that I should record in writing my gratitude to my to allow it to become part of the event. Finally, the Orange fellow Members of Carrickfergus Borough Council who have, Pageant which also drew huge crowds. Council continues to once again, demonstrated their support for me by electing me work with the local lodges to make this historic re-enactment to a second term in this high office. I remain hugely proud to an event for all to enjoy. sit as Mayor of the Borough. Council officers are already working on next years events In my summary last year I touched on a number of Council programme which we hope will be even better. projects and I am pleased to report that a number of these You may be aware that the Council has close links with a projects are now complete. Fishermans Quay has been number of organisations such as the Chamber of Commerce, consolidated and a new deck added to allow easy access for who operate the monthly market in the town (and I would urge all. Similarly, the Whitehead Masterplan has been completed you to give this your support) and, similarly, Carrickfergus and gives clear direction for development in the town. Community Forum. I envisage that these links will continue to It is a little disappointing to note that the Carrickfergus public develop for the good of all. realm refurbishment scheme is not yet underway. However, I On links of another kind last year we were pleased to host a am pleased to say that the scheme is still very much alive and large group of visitors from our Sister City of Danville, I hope to see it started, shortly. Kentucky. I have to remark on the easy friendliness of all who Whilst all this work has been underway preparatory work goes made up the group which represented every occupation from on for a number of other schemes. I hope to see these begun teachers to beef farmers. This friendliness made it a real on the ground in the near future. These projects will give a new pleasure to be able to welcome our visitors. skateboard park to augment the facilities already on offer at the Going in the other direction we had two Carrickfergus Amphitheatre Leisure Centre, a refurbishment of the Marine residents who went across to take part in a Brass Band Gardens (along with some facelift work to the Civic Centre) competition in Danville. Judging by the reports from the and, all being well, a new Community Centre at Eden. This last Danville group, our representatives made a very positive project is particularly exciting as it is hoped to provide not only impression on Danville residents. community facilities, but also changing facilities for those using the sports grounds and some accommodation for allotment I referred last year to the work ongoing with Larne and holders. As usual we will be investigating how we might Ballymena Councils as part of the Review of Public incorporate sustainable technologies into all these schemes. Administration process. Whilst RPA itself has been postponed I am pleased to report that officers of the Councils have Another environmental project, of which some work has continued to work jointly on issues which should see financial already been carried out, is the Joymount/Sullatober Water savings for all the Councils. Flood Alleviation Scheme being carried out jointly by the Rivers Agency and the Water Service. The portion of this While staff in the Council work to make Carrickfergus a better scheme between the sea and the railway embankment at place to live, visit and enjoy, everyone has their part to play. Shaftesbury Park is now complete and work is now well Once again I would ask that we all have respect for our underway on the remainder. neighbours and their property and that you participate in a positive way in making our Borough a better place. We had a Looking now to our marina. I must commend all the staff for relatively minor incident last July from which the town received their work in retaining their 5 Gold Anchor status. This means much negative publicity on a worldwide basis. It undermined that in terms of quality of service and facility, our marina can everything we are seeking to achieve. I would implore you not compete with the best. to get involved in such incidents which do nothing for the town. Turning to our events programme, I will name but a few from I hope that this gives some indication of the work going on in last year which stick in my mind. Shakespeare in the Park was Council and you should be aware that it is only a small sample once again a huge success and demonstrated the popularity which I hope, in addition to the normal workaday council tasks for such events in the Borough. Armed Forces Day drew of bin emptying, environmental health, building regulations, close to 40,000 people. We are particularly grateful for the street sweeping and so on, demonstrates that the Council is efforts of the various Forces organisations who put so much working tirelessly to make the Borough a better place.” into the planning of this event and we in turn are honoured to host it. I am pleased to acknowledge the part played by Alderman Jim McClurg, Northern Ireland Environment Agency who opened the Castle Mayor of Carrickfergus page 2 Alderman Jim McClurg and Councillor Mrs Lynn McClurg, Mayor and Mayoress of Carrickfergus.

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Guide to Council Centres & Services

Council Location Functions

Museum and Civic Centre 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus BT38 7DG Office accommodation and administration of: t: 028 9335 8000 • Chief Executive’s Office, including the Mayor’s Office f: 028 9336 6676 • Building Services e: [email protected] • Development Services w: www.carrickfergus.org • Environmental Services • Support Services

Town Hall Joymount, Carrickfergus BT38 7DL Mayor’s Parlour (contact Museum and Civic Centre) Council Chamber t: 028 9335 8000 Members’ Room f: 028 9336 6676 Meeting/Function Rooms e: [email protected] w: www.carrickfergus.org

Sullatober Depot 10 Marshallstown Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 9DE Office, workshop and depot accommodation. Telephone t: 028 9335 1192 contact point for enquiries regarding waste collection f: 028 9336 3490 and disposal, recycling, street cleansing, maintenance of parks, sports grounds, open spaces, cemeteries, public conveniences and Council buildings. The Council Civic Amenity Site is also based at this site.

Amphitheatre Wellness Centre Amphitheatre is the state of the art Wellness Centre for Prince William Way, Carrickfergus BT38 7HP the Borough. It has a pool, spa, fully equipped gym, t: 028 9335 8888 dance studio, kinesis suite, multi use halls and regular classes run by trained staff.

Marina Carrickfergus Marina, 3 Quayside, The office deals with allocations of berths in the Carrickfergus, BT38 8BE Marina, Harbour, and Whitehead Boat Park. t: 028 9336 6666 Also incorporates a Conference Suite, public and f: 028 9335 0505 berth-holder facilities. e: [email protected] w: www.carrickfergus.org

Bentra Golf Course 1 Slaughterford Road, Whitehead, Office accommodation for Golf Course staff. Carrickfergus BT38 9TG Contact point for queries with regard to the Golf t: 028 9337 8996 Course, paying of green fees, sale of accessories and hire of golf clubs.

page 5 Directory of Key Council Services

Access to Countryside 028 9335 8053 Planning Schedules 028 9335 8014 Air Pollution 028 9335 8071 Playground Maintenance 028 9335 1192 Alcohol Free Zones 028 9335 8071 Playing Fields Bookings 028 9335 8888 Allotments 028 9335 8053 Policy 028 9335 8003 Amusement Permits 028 9335 8071 Property Certificates 028 9335 8066 Arts Development 028 9335 8053 Public Toilets 028 9335 1192 Business Improvement 028 9335 8003 Recycling 028 9335 1192 Bins Collection (wheeled) 028 9335 1192 Births, Deaths & Marriages 028 9335 8047 Refuse Collection 028 9335 1192 Building Services 028 9335 8061 Registrar’s Office 028 9335 8047 Booking Bowling Green 028 9335 8888 Booking Sports Pitches 028 9335 8888 Sports Development 028 9335 8053 Bye-Laws 028 9335 8053 Street Cleansing 028 9335 1192 Street Naming 028 9335 8062 Cemeteries Maintenance 028 9335 1192 Civic Events 028 9335 8012 Tennis Court Bookings 028 9335 8888 Collection of Bulky Household Waste 028 9335 1192 Tourism Development 028 9335 8053 Community Centre Bookings 028 9335 8040 Town Centre Management 028 9335 8053 Community Relations 028 9335 8053 Tourist Information 028 9335 8049 Community Safety 028 9335 8053 Town Twinning 028 9335 8012 Community Services 028 9335 8053 Consumer Safety 028 9335 8071 Unauthorised Building Works 028 9335 8062 Council Members 028 9335 8014 Council & Committee Services 028 9335 8014 Customer Services, General 028 9335 8000 Waste Collection 028 9335 1192 bulky, commercial, wheeled bins) Dangerous Structures 028 9335 8061 District Policing Partnership 028 9335 8053 COUNCIL FACILITIES/VENUES Dog Fouling 028 9335 8071 Amphitheatre 028 9335 8888 Dog Licensing 028 9335 8000 Andrew Jackson Centre 028 9335 8049 Dogs/Lost/Found/Dangerous 028 9335 8071 Bentra Golf Club 028 9337 8996 Dog Warden 028 9335 8071 Bowling Green 028 9335 1513 Castleview Pavilion 028 9336 4747 Economic Development 028 9335 8053 Childrens’ Play Areas 028 9335 1192 Election Services 028 9335 8002 Dog Pound 028 9335 1639 Entertainment Licences 028 9335 8069 Harbour 028 9336 6666 Environmental Health 028 9335 8071 Greenisland Social Centre 028 9336 4747 Equality Scheme 028 9335 8003 Marina & Waterfront 028 9336 6666 Events 028 9335 8053 Museum & Civic Centre 028 9335 8000 Finance 028 9335 8011 Oakfield Community Development Centre 028 9336 4747 Food Safety (food complaints, premises) 028 9335 8071 Sunnylands Community Centre 028 9336 4747 Town Hall 028 9335 8000 Golf Course (Bentra) 028 9337 8996 Whitehead Boat Park 028 9336 6666 Grave Purchase 028 9335 8024 www.carrickfergus.org Health & Safety 028 9335 8071 Human Resources 028 9335 8012 SERVICES WHICH ARE NOT THE COUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITY Carrickfergus Castle 028 9335 1273 Illegal Dumping 028 9335 8071 (Environment and Heritage Service) Information Technology 028 9335 8019 Crimestoppers (PSNI) 0800 555 111 Education and Libraries 028 2565 3333 Legal Services 028 9335 8002 Electoral Office 0800 4320 712 Leisure Development 028 9335 8053 Emergency Pollution (DOE) 0800 807 060 Litter Removal 028 9335 1192 Flame Gasworks Museum 028 9336 9575 Lottery Registration/Renewal 028 9335 8071 Flooding (24 hour) 0300 2000 100 Land Registry 028 9025 1555 Maritime Area Development 028 9336 6666 NI Housing Executive 0344 8920 900 Marketing & Public Relations 028 9335 8053 NI Water Limited 0845 7440 088 Marriages 028 9335 8047 Ordnance Survey 028 9025 5755 Mayor’s Office 028 9335 8002 Museums & Heritage 028 9335 8053 Planning (DOE) 028 2565 3333 PSNI (Exchange) 028 9065 0222 Noise Nuisance 028 9335 8071 Rates 028 9025 2525 Roads (DRD) 028 9054 0540 Parks Management 028 9335 8053 Septic Tanks 08457 440 088 Pest Control 028 9335 8071 Street Lighting (fault reporting) (DRD) 028 9025 3051 Petroleum Licences 028 9335 8069 Water Pollution (DOE) 0800 807 060 page 7 Mayor’s Chaplain

everend Paul Lyons has been Rector of The Church of the R Holy Name in Greenisland since 2003. Previously he served in the parish of Seapatrick in Banbridge for five years. Reverend Paul Lyons

Paul was born in Belfast, his family moved to Coleraine Paul is married to Nicola who is from Armagh; they at the age of five. He attended Christie Memorial have two daughters Martha and Anna. He has a keen Primary School and Coleraine Academical Institution interest in sport. The Liverpool score is the first one he before gaining a BA Business Studies with Honours looks for on a Saturday! He enjoys spending time with degree from the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. friends and family, reading and exercising.

Following his studies he taught in Ballymena College of Following his re-appointment, Reverend Lyons said he Further and Higher Education for three years before counted it a privilege to be asked to serve for another commencing training for the Church of Ireland ministry year as Mayor’s Chaplain. in Dublin.

The Carrickfergus Sword and Mace (on display at Carrickfergus Museum) were presented to the Corporation of Carrickfergus in 1712 by Colonel Robert Gardner, a member of a prosperous merchant family whose splendid memorial is in the Freeman’s Aisle of historic St. Nicholas’ Parish Church.

The Mace is cast in silver gilt and bears the Arms of Queen Ann and the Borough of Carrickfergus. It is held by many that the Mace of the House of Commons at Westminster — the symbol of Parliamentary authority — is modelled, in enlarged form, on the beautiful Carrickfergus Mace.

The Sword hilt is finely cast in silver gilt, and also bears the Arms of Queen Ann and of the Borough. The sheath is covered in ruby red velvet and silver gilt bands. The Sword itself is made of the very finest Sheffield steel. page 11 Acting Chief Executive

T his section of the Yearbook and Diary has for the past 12 years been written by Alan Cardwell who was our Town Clerk and Chief Executive for that period. Alan retired in August 2011 and at the time of writing I am Acting Town Clerk and Chief Executive, pending the post being filled on a permanent basis.

However, irrespective of the changes taking place at the top, the work of the organisation goes on unabated. Council staff continue to work on the projects already mentioned by the Mayor, as well as Mr Stephen Johnston looking after the normal day to day tasks. Regarding terms, each year. Rest assured that we will continue to this work, I should say that we welcome feedback, do so as much as possible with as little as possible! good or bad, on how we carrying out our role; so if you have something to say about our service, or you feel I wish all a good 2012, year of the Diamond Jubilee of that we are not addressing something we should, don’t the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. hesitate to get in touch.

Looking to matters financial I am well aware that we are all experiencing difficult times as a consequence of the current recession. The Council has for the last few years managed to keep rates rises below the inflation Mr Stephen Johnston level. This means that the Council provides its services Acting Town Clerk and Chief Executive/ and capital projects with a reducing budget, in real Director of Building Services

page 12 Heads of Department

Mr John McCormick, Mr Alan Barkley, Mr Ian Eagleson, Director of Development Director of Environmental Director of Support Services Services Services

How Carrickfergus Borough Council Operates

he present Local Government System (ii) A Representative Role - where nominees of the T in Northern Ireland dates from 1973. It Council sit as representatives on many other is based on the Local Government boards, panels and committees. These include Act (N.I.) 1972 which established 26 District such services as Housing, Health Education and Councils. The roles and functions conferred Local Community Organisations. on the Council by the Local Government Act and other legislation fall into three types:- (iii) A Consultative Role - in which the Council reflects the views of the electorate on the operation of regional services provided by central government (i) A Direct Role - in which the Council is responsible and other statutory agencies e.g. Planning, for the provision of Services within its own area Roads, Housing, Water and Sewerage Services. e.g.- These bodies present their policies and Refuse Collection/Street Cleansing programmes for scrutiny by the Council on a Leisure Services regular basis. Community Services Recreation Grounds and Services Council Services are provided by several departments Parks and Burial Grounds which report to the Standing Committees of the Environmental Services Council. Each Standing Committee meets monthly to Building Control consider relevant issues before making recommendations for approval at the meeting of the Council which is normally held on the first Monday of every month.

page 13 Council’s Committee Structure

COUNCIL - 1st Monday of the Month

Development Services Chief Executive’s Office, and Support Services and Building Services Committees Environmental Services Committees

Meets 2nd Monday Meets 3rd Monday of the Month of the Month

The Committee functions are as follows:-

Development Services Chief Executive’s Office Access to the Countryside Mayor’s Office Arts, Tourism, Heritage Corporate and Business Planning Community Services, Community Relations Emergency Planning District Policing Partnership Equality Economic Development Internal Audit Leisure Management and Development Marketing and Public Relations Support Services Town Centre Development Administration Waterfront/Marina Births, Deaths, Marriages Civic Events Building Services Democratic Support Building Regulations Dog Licensing Dangerous Structures Financial Management Entertainment Licensing General Purposes Facilities Management Information Technology Land and Property Asset Management Personnel Petroleum Licensing Project Management Environmental Services Property Certificates Dog Control Street Naming and Postal Numbering Enforcement Environmental Protection Food Control Health & Safety/Consumer Safety Licensing Public Health Nuisances Refuse Collection Street Cleansing

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Introducing Your Council

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Alderman Alderman Alderman Maayy M Beattttietie Jim Brrooownwn Sean Neeson T: 028 9336 6188 T: 028 9336 1510 T: 028 9336 4105 M: 07939 634 348 M: 07939 634 369 M: 07714 727 721 (Democratic Unionist Party) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Alliance Party)

CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor SSttteeewwwararrtt C Dickson MLA Billy AsheAshe Deborrahah EmersonEm T: 028 9335 0286 T: 028 9335 9777 M: 07800 955 494 M: 07824 667 595 M: 07773 095 133 E: deborah.emerson E: [email protected]@carrickfergus.orgg E: [email protected] @carrickfergus.org (Alliance Party) (Democratic Unionist Party) (Democratic Unionist Party)

CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor Charlie Johnsnsstttonon TTererrenceence Clementtss (Deputyeputy Maayyyor)oor) Billy S Hamiltilttonon T: 028 9335 9023 T: 028 9336 2997 M: 07718 762 892 M: 07780 992 003 M: 07841 103 024 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Democratic Unionist Party) E: [email protected] (Democratic Unionist Party) (Independent)

Alderman CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor Jim McClurrgg (Mayyor)or) Isobel Day Daavidvid Hildittchch MLA T: 028 9086 0166 T: 028 9337 2604 T: 028 9332 9980 M: 07939 634 364 M: 07841 103 022 M: 07713 103 746 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Alliance Party) (Democratic Unionist Party) (Democratic Unionist Party)

CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor John SSttteeewwwaraarrt Eric Ferrgusonguson Berrylyl McKnight M: 07500 478 648 T: 028 9337 3338 T: 028 9336 2995 E: [email protected] M: 07939 634 356 M: 07984 172 124 (Ulster Unionist Party) E: [email protected] E: [email protected]@carrickfergus.orgg (Ulster Unionist Party) (Ulster Unionist Party)

CCouncilouncillor CCouncilouncillor Andrreeeww WilsonWils LLynnynn McClurrgg M: 07414 478 808 T: 028 9086 0166 T: 028 9336 2995 M: 07794 602 517 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] (Ulster Unionist Party) E: [email protected] (Democratic Unionist Party)

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Above: The Mayor and Mayoress planting during Tree Week.

left: At the Andrew Jackson Centre. General Information

Airports Controlled Nursery/Primary Schools contd. Belfast International Airport Carrickfergus Model Aldergrove (Main Civil Airport) 028 9442 2888 4 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1560 George Best City Airport 028 9093 9093 Eden Larne Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1958 Banks Greenisland Bank of Ireland Upper Station Road, Greenisland 028 9086 2940 29 High Street, Carrickfergus 028 9336 3707 Oakfield First Trust Bank Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1352 3 Castle Street, Carrickfergus 0845 600 5925 Silverstream Northern Bank Ltd Moyard Gardens, Greenisland 028 9086 5378 21 High Street, Carrickfergus 028 9004 5690 Sunnylands Ulster Bank Ltd Sunnylands Avenue, Carrickfergus 028 9336 2333 37 High Street, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1309 Victoria Coronation Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1781 Bus Whitehead Ulsterbus Limited 3 Islandmagee Road, Whitehead 028 9335 3280 – Timetable Hotline 028 9066 6630 Fax 028 9335 3280 – Tours and Travel Centre 028 9033 7004 Woodburn – Cross Channel 028 9033 7002 114 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1677 Woodlawn Community Centres Woodburn Avenue, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1923 Castleview Pavilion Castleview Road, Whitehead Controlled Secondary Schools – Centre 028 9335 3325 Carrickfergus College – Bookings 028 9335 8040 110 North Road, Carrickfergus 028 9336 2347 Greenisland Social Centre Fax 028 9336 7136 Glassillan Grove, Downshire Greenisland, Carrickfergus Downshire Road, Carrickfergus 028 9336 4334 – Centre 028 9086 0851 Fax 028 9336 4501 – Bookings 028 9335 8040 Oakfield Community Development Centre Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus 028 9336 4747 Controlled Grammar Schools Sunnylands Community Centre Carrickfergus 22 Bridewell Drive, Carrickfergus 120 North Road, Carrickfergus 028 9336 3615 – Bookings 028 9335 8040 Fax 028 9336 4270 Woodburn Community Centre 68 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus Independent Integrated College – Bookings 028 9335 8040 Ulidia Integrated College Victoria Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 8500 Citizens’ Advice Bureau Fax 028 9335 8547 65 North Street, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1808 Grant Maintained Integrated Education Primary School Controlled Nursery/Primary Schools Acorn Oakfield (Nursery) 110 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus 028 9336 0115 Oakfield Drive, Carrickfergus 028 9336 9812 Fax 028 9332 9725 Sunnylands (Nursery) Sunnylands Avenue, Carrickfergus 028 9336 5739 Maintained Primary Schools Ballycarry Lourdes 23 Hillhead Road, Ballycarry 028 9335 3706 35 Victoria Avenue, Whitehead 028 9337 2444 Carrickfergus Central St. Nicholas’ Unity Street, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1272 Minorca Place, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1149

page 23 Youth Information Newspapers Sunnylands Youth Centre Carrickfergus Advertiser Hawthorn Avenue, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1866 6 Market Place, Carrickfergus 028 9336 3651 Fax 028 9336 3092 College of Further Education Carrickfergus Times Northern Regional College 19 North Street, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1992 Newtownabbey Campus Fax 028 9336 9825 400 Shore Road, Newtownabbey 028 9085 5000 Planning University Department of the Environment The University of Ulster at Jordanstown Divisional Planning Office Shore Road, Newtownabbey 028 7012 3456 County Hall, Galgorm Road, Health Centres Ballymena 028 2565 3333 Carrickfergus Health Centre Police Castle Practice 028 9331 5805 Scotch Quarter Practice 028 9331 5834 PSNI Station Taylor’s Avenue, Carrickfergus Green Street, Carrickfergus 028 9065 0222 Old School Surgery Post Offices 54 Station Road, Greenisland, Carrickfergus 028 9086 4455 Carrickfergus FPO Meadowbridge Surgery De Courcy Centre, Slaughterford Road, Whitehead 028 9335 3454 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus 028 9335 0479 Victoria Road Post Office Hospitals 15 Victoria Road, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1048 Whiteabbey Hospital Sunnylands Post Office Station Road, Newtownabbey 028 9086 5181 24 Bridewell Drive, Carrickfergus 028 9335 1326 Antrim Hospital Greenisland Sub-Post Office Bush Road, Antrim 028 9442 4000 8 Glassillan Court, Greenisland 028 9086 2595 Royal Victoria Hospital Whitehead Post Office Grosvenor Road, Belfast 028 9024 0503 28a King’s Road, Whitehead 028 9335 3766 Belfast City Hospital Lisburn Road, Belfast 028 9032 9241 Roads Department for Regional Development Housing Roads Service, Eastern Division Northern Ireland Housing Executive Hydebank, 4 Hospital Road, 19 High Street, Carrickfergus 0344 892 0900 Belfast 028 9025 3000 Grants Office Traffic Hotline 0845 712 3321 141 Mill Road, Ballyclare 0344 892 0900

Libraries Carrickfergus Joymount Court, Carrickfergus 028 9336 2261 Greenisland 17 Glassillan Grove, Greenisland 028 9086 5419 Whitehead 17b Edward Road, Whitehead 028 9335 3249

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New Moon First Quarter Moon Full Moon Last Quarter Moon CONVERSIONS

To convert to metric, multiply by the factor shown. WEIGHT To convert from metric divide by the factor. tons : kilograms 1016.06 tons : tonnes 1.0160 LENGTH hundredweights : kilograms 50.8023 miles : kilometres 1.6093 quarters : kilograms 12.7006 yards : metres 0.9144 stones : kilograms 6.3505 feet : metres 0.3048 pounds : kilograms 0.4536 inches : millimetres 25.4 ounces : grams 28.3495 inches : centimetres 2.54

FUEL CONSUMPTION AREA gallons per mile : litres per kilometre 2.825 square miles : square kilometres 2.59 miles per gallon : kilometres per litre 0.354 square miles : hectares 258.999 acres : square metres 4046.86 acres : hectares 0.4047 SPEED square yards : square metres 0.8361 square feet : square metres 0.0929 square feet : square centimetres 929.03 square inches : square millimetres 645.16 square inches : square centimetres 6.4516 TEMPERATURE

VOLUME cubic yards : cubic metres 0.7646 cubic feet : cubic metres 0.0283 9 5 cubic inches : cubic centimetres 16.3871 F= ⁄5C + 32 C= ⁄9 (F - 32)

CAPACITY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES gallons : litres 4.546 1st Paper 15th Crystal US gallons : litres 3.785 2nd Cotton 20th China quarts : litres 1.137 3rd Leather 25th Silver pints : litres 0.568 4th Fruit/Flower 30th Pearl gills : litres 0.142 5th Wood 35th Coral 6th Sugar 40th Ruby VELOCITY 7th Wool 50th Gold 8th Bronze 60th Diamond miles per hour : kilometres per hour 1.6093 9th Pottery 65th Sapphire feet per second : metres per second 0.3048 10th Tin 70th Platinum feet per minute : metres per second 0.0051 YEARLY CALENDARS

2011 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Monday 3 10 17 24 31 Monday 7 14 21 28 Monday 7 14 21 28 Tuesday 4 11 18 25 Tuesday 1815 22 Tuesday 1815 22 29 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 Wednesday 2916 23 Wednesday 2916 23 30 Thursday 6 13 20 27 Thursday 3 10 17 24 Thursday 3 10 17 24 31 Friday 7 14 21 28 Friday 4 11 18 25 Friday 4 11 18 25 Saturday 1815 22 29 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Sunday 2916 23 30 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Week Nº 52 12345 Week Nº 56789 Week Nº 9 10 11 12 13

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Monday 4 11 18 25 Monday 1815 22 29 Monday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 3 10 17 24 31 Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 1815 22 29 Friday 1815 22 29 Friday 5 12 19 26 Friday 2916 23 30 Saturday 2916 23 30 Saturday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 3 10 17 24 Sunday 3 10 17 24 31 Sunday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 4 11 18 25 Week Nº 26 27 28 29 30 Week Nº 31 32 33 34 35 Week Nº 35 36 37 38 39

2012 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Monday 2916 23 30 Monday 6 13 20 27 Monday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 31 Tuesday 7 14 21 28 Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 1815 22 29 Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 2916 23 Thursday 1815 22 29 Friday 6 13 20 27 Friday 3 10 17 24 Friday 2916 23 30 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 4 11 18 25 Saturday 3 10 17 24 31 Sunday 1815 22 29 Sunday 5 12 19 26 Sunday 4 11 18 25 Week Nº 52 12345 Week Nº 56789 Week Nº 9 10 11 12 13

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Monday 2916 23 30 Monday 6 13 20 27 Monday 3 10 17 24 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 31 Tuesday 7 14 21 28 Tuesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 1815 22 29 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 2916 23 30 Thursday 6 13 20 27 Friday 6 13 20 27 Friday 3 10 17 24 31 Friday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 4 11 18 25 Saturday 1815 22 29 Sunday 1815 22 29 Sunday 5 12 19 26 Sunday 2916 23 30 Week Nº 26 27 28 29 30 31 Week Nº 31 32 33 34 35 Week Nº 35 36 37 38 39

2013 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Monday 7 14 21 28 Monday 4 11 18 25 Monday 4 11 18 25 Tuesday 1815 22 29 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Wednesday 2916 23 30 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Thursday 3 10 17 24 31 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Friday 4 11 18 25 Friday 1815 22 Friday 1815 22 29 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Saturday 2916 23 Saturday 2916 23 30 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Sunday 3 10 17 24 Sunday 3 10 17 24 31 Week Nº 12345 Week Nº 56789 Week Nº 9 10 11 12 13

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Monday 1815 22 29 Monday 5 12 19 26 Monday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 Wednesday 3 10 17 24 31 Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 1815 22 29 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Friday 5 12 19 26 Friday 2916 23 30 Friday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 3 10 17 24 31 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 4 11 18 25 Sunday 1815 22 29 Week Nº 27 28 29 30 31 Week Nº 31 32 33 34 35 Week Nº 35 36 37 38 39 40 YEARLY CALENDARS

2011 APRIL MAY JUNE Monday 4 11 18 25 Monday 2916 23 30 Monday 6 13 20 27 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 31 Tuesday 7 14 21 28 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 1815 22 29 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 2916 23 30 Friday 1815 22 29 Friday 6 13 20 27 Friday 3 10 17 24 Saturday 2916 23 30 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 4 11 18 25 Sunday 3 10 17 24 Sunday 1815 22 29 Sunday 5 12 19 26 Week Nº 13 14 15 16 17 Week Nº 17 18 19 20 21 22 Week Nº 22 23 24 25 26

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Monday 3 10 17 24 31 Monday 7 14 21 28 Monday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 4 11 18 25 Tuesday 1815 22 29 Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 Wednesday 2916 23 30 Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 6 13 20 27 Thursday 3 10 17 24 Thursday 1815 22 29 Friday 7 14 21 28 Friday 4 11 18 25 Friday 2916 23 30 Saturday 1815 22 29 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Saturday 3 10 17 24 31 Sunday 2916 23 30 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Sunday 4 11 18 25 Week Nº 39 40 41 42 43 44 Week Nº 44 45 46 47 48 Week Nº 48 49 50 51 52

2012 APRIL MAY JUNE Monday 2916 23 30 Monday 7 14 21 28 Monday 4 11 18 25 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 Tuesday 1815 22 29 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 2916 23 30 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 3 10 17 24 31 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Friday 6 13 20 27 Friday 4 11 18 25 Friday 1815 22 29 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Saturday 2916 23 30 Sunday 1815 22 29 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Sunday 3 10 17 24 Week Nº 13 14 15 16 17 18 Week Nº 18 19 20 21 22 Week Nº 22 23 24 25 26

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Monday 1815 22 29 Monday 5 12 19 26 Monday 3 10 17 24 31 Tuesday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 6 13 20 27 Tuesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 3 10 17 24 31 Wednesday 7 14 21 28 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 1815 22 29 Thursday 6 13 20 27 Friday 5 12 19 26 Friday 2916 23 30 Friday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 3 10 17 24 Saturday 1815 22 29 Sunday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 4 11 18 25 Sunday 2916 23 30 Week Nº 40 41 42 43 44 Week Nº 44 45 46 47 48 Week Nº 48 49 50 51 52 1

2013 APRIL MAY JUNE Monday 1815 22 29 Monday 6 13 20 27 Monday 3 10 17 24 Tuesday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 7 14 21 28 Tuesday 4 11 18 25 Wednesday 3 10 17 24 Wednesday 1815 22 29 Wednesday 5 12 19 26 Thursday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 2916 23 30 Thursday 6 13 20 27 Friday 5 12 19 26 Friday 3 10 17 24 31 Friday 7 14 21 28 Saturday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 4 11 18 25 Saturday 1815 22 29 Sunday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 5 12 19 26 Sunday 2916 23 30 Week Nº 14 15 16 17 18 Week Nº 18 19 20 21 22 Week Nº 22 23 24 25 26

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Monday 7 14 21 28 Monday 4 11 18 25 Monday 2916 23 30 Tuesday 1815 22 29 Tuesday 5 12 19 26 Tuesday 3 10 17 24 31 Wednesday 2916 23 30 Wednesday 6 13 20 27 Wednesday 4 11 18 25 Thursday 3 10 17 24 31 Thursday 7 14 21 28 Thursday 5 12 19 26 Friday 4 11 18 25 Friday 1815 22 29 Friday 6 13 20 27 Saturday 5 12 19 26 Saturday 2916 23 30 Saturday 7 14 21 28 Sunday 6 13 20 27 Sunday 3 10 17 24 Sunday 1815 22 29 Week Nº 40 41 42 43 44 Week Nº 44 45 46 47 48 Week Nº 48 49 50 51 52 1 DECEMBER 2011 WEEK 52

26 MONDAY 27 TUESDAY 28 WEDNESDAY

Boxing Day Holiday (UK) St. Stephen’s Day (Rep. Ireland)

8 8 8

9 9 9

10 10 10

11 11 11

12 12 12

1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

5 5 5

6 6 6

7 7 7

8 8 8

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS 30 31 1 12345 1234 30 1 123456 123 2 345678 678910 11 12 5678910 11 23456 78 7 8910 11 12 13 45678910 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 WEEK 52 DEC 2011/JAN 2012

THURSDAY 29 FRIDAY 30 SATURDAY 31

New Year’s Eve

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

1 1

2 2 SUNDAY 1 3 3 New Year’s Day

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS MTWTFSS 30 31 1 12345 12 1234567 1234 31 12 2345678 678910 11 12 3456789 8910 11 12 13 14 5678910 11 3456789 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JANUARY WEEK 1

2 MONDAY 34TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Holiday (UK and Rep. Ireland) Holiday (Scotland)

8 8 8

9 9 9

10 10 10

11 11 11

12 12 12

1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

5 5 5

6 6 6

7 7 7

8 8 8

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE

THURSDAY 567FRIDAY SATURDAY

Epiphany

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

1 1

2 2 SUNDAY 8 3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER