News
Environmental act set to tackle overgrown trees
A new environmental act designed to combat properties affected by overgrown hedges may help tackle a long-running problem on Carrick’s North Road.
Town’s Pregnancy Resource Centre plans for new decade
The Pregnancy Resource Centre in Carrick has hosted it’s official opening and 10th anniversary celebrations.
Carrick College trip to Tayto Castle
YEAR 11 pupils at Carrickfergus College have enjoyed a trip to Tayto Castle as part of their Business Studies course.
Red Triangle honour for YMCA stalwart
from tea and a sing-song around the piano to the high-tech world of twitter and the internet Carrickfergus YMCA chairman Robert Hunter has witnessed many changes over the course of his long association with the youth organisation.
Conference coup for Carrick
Hotels and guest accommodation will enjoy a spin-off next month when Carrick hosts for the first time the Methodist Church of Ireland’s annual conference.
Sport
Star Seeley sets sights on more success at NW 200
FOR East Antrim rider Alastair Seeley the North West 200 has been a happy hunting ground in recent years, with the Carrick man having no less than eight wins to his credit.
Carley wins Royal Oak Trophy
Aaron Carley carded 42 points to win the Royal Oak Trophy at Carrickfergus Golf Club on Saturday.
Rockers crowned league champions
IT’S official. Andy Arbuthnot’s Rockers Pool Team are the new Carrick and District Pool League champions.
Lotto latest
The jackpot prize in Carrickfergus Cricket Club’s weekly Lottery draw has now increased to £2,244.
Gers end campaign with defeat
Carrick Rangers ended their season in dismal fashion on Saturday with a 5-0 hammering by Institute coming hot on the heels of a 2-1 setback on home soil at the hands of strugglers, Bangor. But manager Michael Hughes wasn’t overly downcast about the double defeat.
Dromore of the same as Whites ease to win
Whitehead Bowling Club’s second game of the new season saw them see off newly-promoted Dromore with a six points to one win (101-61) on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Tumble into Wonderland with Ballet Theatre UK
JOIN Alice on a magical adventure on Friday, May 31 at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey as she tumbles into Wonderland in Ballet Theatre UK’s acclaimed production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, with eclectic music and joyful dance to captivate all ages.
Gearing up for a fun-packed fair
BALLYCLARE is set to come alive with the annual May Fair’s action-packed programme for all the family to enjoy!
East Antrim Endeavourers impress at talent contest
THE finals of the Irish Christian Endeavour Union Talent Contest, held in Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, proved a great success.
Travel specialist on the move
a Carrick woman has taken up a new role with a leading name in the travel industry.
Liverpool legends kick off theatre season
Theatre at The Mill’s summer season programme kicks off in June with a talk from Liverpool FC legends Ian Saint John and Ian Callaghan, live on stage with author and broadcaster John Keith in ‘The Saint & Cally’.
Community
PMS director agrees to disqualification
THE Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking from a former First Carrickfergus clergyman in respect of his conduct as a director of The Presbyterian Mutual Society Limited.
£20m green energy project revealed
FIRST Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness were among the guests the official opening of the £20million Carn Hill windfarm near Knockagh on Wednesday, May 8.
Charity partner search
a Carrick store will be teaming up with a new local charity partner for 2013/14.
Offenders ‘pay back for their crimes’ with church spruce up
Offenders on community service have put decorating and gardening skills to good use on a Greenisland Church.
Angling boost
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure stocked the following local waters with takeable fish in April:
Churches teaming up for spring walks
carrick Baptist Church’s popular ‘Walk for Life’ initiative will be given fresh impetus this month with participants from two other churches in the town.
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Weather for Carrick
Monday 20 May 2013
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