News
Fun in the sun at Children’s Day
ON Saturday June 1 The Welcome Project and Wolny Wydech held an International Children’s Day event in Wallace Park, widely known and celebrated in Eastern European countries.
Parking fines are ‘stifling city’s trade’
Too many parking tickets are being issued in Lisburn and it’s stifling trade in the city, it has been claimed.
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Award for volunteers
VOLUNTEERS from Lagan Valley Regional Park are celebrating after being announced as a recipient of the prestigious Queen’s Award.
Ballinderry Traffic calming measures
The Roads Service is considering plans to introduce traffic calming measures in Ballinderry.
Fraud conviction
A woman was convicted at Lisburn Magistrates’ court on Friday for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Police home safety advice
Local police are encouraging householders to remain committed to their household security.
Sport
Rockmount’s Jimmy Bruen team reach quarter finals with fine win
Glorious sunshine was the order of the day at Rockmount on Saturday June 8. The scoring in the McNeill Hotel-Ware sponsored competition was very impressive. John Hinds (19) was first overall with a nett score of 43 points; he was one point better than Thomas Gibson (06) who scored 42 points. The low section (0-11) was won by the in-form Henry Moore (10) with 38 points. The mid-section (12-17) was won by William Blyth (15) with 40 points and the high section (18-28) was won by John Morgan (18) with 39. In total 23 players beat par. The best gross on the day was scored by Thomas Gibson with a level par score of 72 but as Thomas had finished second the best gross prize went to Peter Coffey who shot 77.
Peter clinches fine win in glorious conditions at Lambeg Golf Club
Three pars on the last three holes by new member Peter Taylor (15) was enough to clinch the winners spot after a count-back in this week’s stableford competition at Lambeg, sponsored by the Beechlawn Hotel.
Lisburn ladies hold their prizegiving ceremony
The Lisburn Lady Captain Mrs Sylvia McKelvey welcomed Mr Mark Orr to the club during the ladies recent prizegiving, to present the prizes for the Janice Orr Trophy, established in memory of his wife who was a great member, competitor and friend to all in the ladies branch.
Mixed fortunes for Lisburn teams in Minor Cup
Lisburn teams had mixed fortunes in their respective cup competitions. The Thirds, playing at Wallace High took on CIYMS Thirds and won by 4 wickets.
Friends’ end the athletics season with more success
In the Area final of the Year 9 girls athletics team competition, Friends’ girls finished 2nd to reach the finals of the contest.
Fishing contests raise £1300 at Islandderry
Big numbers of fish were getting caught at Islandderry Fishery, Dromore this week, however, more importantly, big cheques were being presented.
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Lisburn Children’s Community Choir in concer video
Lisburn Community Children’s Choir are busy rehearsing for their debut concert at Lisburn Cathedral on Friday June 14 at 7pm. The choir will be singing kids pop songs, Disney songs and African songs and the donations from the concert will mainly go to ‘Friends in Action.’
Lifestyle
Take the music scene by storm
A Lisburn singer is set to take the music scene by storm and follow in the footsteps of other home grown illustrious musicians. Local heart throb, Jason Clarke’s latest single ‘LOVING YOU’ may well be the vehicle to propel him there.
Kate Nash returns to Belfast
Multi-instrumentalist Kate Nash has announced a return to Belfast this October 16 to play the Stiff Kitten.
Action on Disability take to the stage
Action on Disability drama production group is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Grand Opera House Belfast for its fantastic Northern Iron based rendition of a mix-mash of Grease and Glee entitled ‘Gleease’, showcasing on Sunday August 18 at 7pm.
Niamh pulls on her dancing shoes
An Irish dancer from Lisburn is among those performing in one of the largest events taking place in Northern Ireland this year. The Walled City Tattoo, which will be staged on Ebrington Square in Derry~Londonderry as part of the UK City of Culture 2013, is the first event of its kind to take place in Ireland. A hit with ticket buyers, the show is proving so popular a fourth night has just gone on sale. The Walled City Tattoo will now run Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st August.
Laugh it up with the Lambeg Players
Lambeg Players take to the stage again at Lisburn’s Lagan Valley Island Studio Theatre on June 27 and 28.
Students’ work goes on display
The quality photographic work produced by the NOCN Level 2 students at Lisburn SERC this year is going on display in an exhibition entitled ‘RAW’.
Community
New president elected at Derriaghy
DERRIAGHY WI members were congratulated on their achievements during the past year at the group’s annual meeting in June when new president, Marie Darragh, was elected to the top post.
Garden trip for Hillhall ladies
Members of Hillhall WI enjoyed an outing to Hillmont Garden Centre for their May meeting, followed by a meal in the Eagle’s Nest restaurant.
Lost over 10 st and become inspiration
As new data reveals that men are better slimmers than women one Lisburn man is certainly doing it for the boys after losing over 10 st.
Young girl saves toddler after play slide fall
In June of 1988, eleven year old Lesley Beck’s sharp reflexes saved a local toddler from certain injury when she fell off a play slide in Wallace Park.
Petition calls for skateboard park
In June of 88 nearly 1000 school children in Lisburn signed a petition calling on the Council to provide a skateboard track in the town.
Q&A with Rachel Lindsay
Rachel Lindsay, 16, has been selected as a semi finalists in Miss Teen Great Britain 2013. She fought off thousands of rivals to become a semi finalist in the national beauty pageant for 13-19 year olds.
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Weather for Lisburn
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: West
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
