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Archive for: January, 2013

PIPS Newry launch Gala Ball event

On Friday 22nd March 2013, PIPS Newry & Mourne will hold its first ever Gala Ball in the Canal Court Hotel in recognition of their 10th anniversary. The Gala Ball acknowledges the suicide prevention work and services provided over the past ten years and the local community is encouraged to go along and support a great cause as well as […]

New Year energy saving resolutions from Power NI

The New Year has arrived and many local homeowners are feeling the effects of the festivities on their wallets. Leading energy provider Power NI is on hand to offer some practical energy saving advice to make a real difference in 2013. Power NI has unveiled a simple New Year’s resolution checklist as well as a […]

Entry for 2013 Essential Skills Awards launched

Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has announced the launch of the 2013 Essential Skills Awards, along with the help of the BBC’s Sarah Travers. The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in literacy, numeracy and ICT learning. The competition, which is now in its sixth year, is open to adults […]

Kilbroney caravan and camping park booking

Local popular caravan and camping hotspot, Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor is delighted to announce an extended open season for 2013. The park will open from Friday 1st March through to Monday 4th November 2013 and anybody interested is urged to avoid disappointment by booking early. Bookings can be made from Tuesday 8th January at 10am, online, […]

Uplift in festive period business delights local retailers

Retail outlets in Newry have received a welcome boost over the festive period after it emerged that many local businesses have reported an uplift in business over Christmas and New Year in the city. Speaking to Newry Times, Peter Murray, Buttercrane Centre Manager said that although the local shopping centre experienced a slow start to […]

Police call on witnesses to Drumalane Road car incident

Police in Newry are appealing for information following the report of damage to a car in the Drumalane Road area on Monday 17th December. It was reported around 6.50pm that a blue Toyota Corolla car which was parked on the road had its front passenger window smashed by unknown individuals. Police would ask anyone who […]

SRC awarded three prestigious Charter Marks

Southern Regional College is delighted this week after it was announced the achievement of three Charter Marks for quality standards in regard to support for those with visual and hearing impairment and for the College’s exceptional careers education, information, advice and guidance service. The SRC was ecstatic to be the first college in Northern Ireland […]

Make a recycling resolution, urges Newry Council

Now that Christmas is over and we are all making resolutions why not make a resolution to recycle more in 2013. Speaking to Newry Times, Director of Technical and Leisure Services, Mr. Jim McCorry said, “By recycling everything they can in their blue and brown bins, residents in Newry and Mourne could make a huge […]

Mental health, stigma and defeating an illness

Harold A Maio, 75, is retired from teaching German and mental health editing, though he keeps a hand in both. Through art and German he has a lasting interest in expression, particularly in language. To him word is art, he likes to discern the meaning in word. Harold speaks to Newry Times this week about […]

Savvy shoppers rewarded at Buttercrane

Members of Buttercrane’s Christmas Savings Club have been rewarded for their canniness in saving for Christmas. Not only have they been able to enjoy a carefree Santa-spree, knowing that their purchases have already been paid for, they’ve also been enjoying extra hospitality at the Centre, plus the chance to win prizes in a series of […]







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