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25/05/2010
Other NI News In Brief
Social Care In View
Maeve Hully, Chief Executive, Patient and Client Council (PCC), personality Lynda Bryans and Richard Dixon, Local Area Manager, PCC Belfast Office are pictured inviting those with an interest in health and social care to NI road shows to express their opinion. Hosted by broadcaster and health campaigner Lynda Bryans, they will provide an opportunity to play a part in planning, commissioning and delivery of health and social care service. To attend, email pcc.roadshow@hscni.net or Freephone 0800 917 0222.
Smoke Free World
To mark World No Tobacco Day, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) will be hosting a major conference to address key issues needed for effective tobacco control in Northern Ireland. It will be the UCF, Eglantine Avenue, on 28th May with key speakers from Australia, Belgium and UK. Highlights include the charity's vision for a tobacco-free Northern Ireland and Prof Renee Bittoun, Director of Smoking Cessation, University of Sydney – who will share her research on how best to support smokers who want to quit as well as Gerry Bleakney, of the Public Health Agency who will share best practice in smoking related services.
A5 Rail Link Debated
An alternative to the A5 road scheme has been presented with the 'Tyrone railroad' from Dungannon to Londonderry proposed to provide a sustainable alternative to the proposed A5 western transport corridor. That was the message from those opposed to the A5 plans and local railway enthusiasts at a recent public meeting held in Dungannon. Last year, the Department of Regional Development announced a number of preferred routes for a proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor. It would be the longest single roads project ever undertaken in Northern Ireland and is expected to cost upwards of £1billion.
Live Match Coverage
An international sports broadcaster has confirmed that they have acquired the broadcast rights to show Northern Ireland's upcoming games against Turkey and Chile. Setanta Sports will air the Northern Ireland versus Turkey game taking place in Connecticut, USA on Wednesday. The game will air at 6.30pm Irish time on the Setanta Ireland Channel. Then, on Sunday 30th May, Chile take on Northern Ireland live from the Chilean capital of Santiago. This game kicks off at 8.15pm Irish time. The Setanta Ireland channel is currently available on Satellite on channel 423.
Uniformity For Health
NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has just launched a new uniform for health and social care workers in Northern Ireland. It is the first time that a standardised uniform has been introduced across all areas of Health and Social Care in the province. The uniform will be phased in over a period of 2-3 years and complies with the Northern Ireland Regional Dress Code Policy 2008. Speaking from the Cancer Centre at Belfast City hospital where the new uniform was unveiled, Mr McGimpsey said: "The introduction of one standardised, high quality uniform aims to ensure easy recognition of staff by patients and clients. It will also promote a professional image of the service and of the individual health and social care worker. The implementation is expected to commence early in 2011 as Trusts begin their rollout. Staff will have their existing uniforms replaced on a phased basis."
Glasgowbury Tickets On Sale
Tickets to this year's hotly anticipated Glasgowbury, held in Draperstown, have gone on sale this week and are being sold via HMV, HMVTickets.com, HMV Call Centre and from a number of local independent retailers. E-Tickets initially went on sale from HMVtickets.com and from the HMV call centre on Monday 24th May from 9am. Hard copy tickets will be made available from HMV stores throughout Ireland as well as from some of your usual local independent retailers a week later, on Monday 31st May. As always, there are two ticket options available: Festival Only, costing £30 or €35 plus booking fee and Festival And Camping costing £40 or €47 plus booking fee.
Curtain Call For The Miser
Molière's classic costume comedy, The Miser, is wrapping up at the Elmwood Hall on Saturday. It is the 'old' Lyric's final production before re-opening the new theatre at Ridgeway Street, Belfast next spring. Set in the 17th century, The Miser tells the story of a wealthy but stingy man, Harpingon, who, when he decides to marry off his children against their will, sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune.
See: Belfast's Lyric Lays Solid Foundation
See: www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/booktickets
(BMcC/GK)
Maeve Hully, Chief Executive, Patient and Client Council (PCC), personality Lynda Bryans and Richard Dixon, Local Area Manager, PCC Belfast Office are pictured inviting those with an interest in health and social care to NI road shows to express their opinion. Hosted by broadcaster and health campaigner Lynda Bryans, they will provide an opportunity to play a part in planning, commissioning and delivery of health and social care service. To attend, email pcc.roadshow@hscni.net or Freephone 0800 917 0222.
Smoke Free World
To mark World No Tobacco Day, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) will be hosting a major conference to address key issues needed for effective tobacco control in Northern Ireland. It will be the UCF, Eglantine Avenue, on 28th May with key speakers from Australia, Belgium and UK. Highlights include the charity's vision for a tobacco-free Northern Ireland and Prof Renee Bittoun, Director of Smoking Cessation, University of Sydney – who will share her research on how best to support smokers who want to quit as well as Gerry Bleakney, of the Public Health Agency who will share best practice in smoking related services.
A5 Rail Link Debated
An alternative to the A5 road scheme has been presented with the 'Tyrone railroad' from Dungannon to Londonderry proposed to provide a sustainable alternative to the proposed A5 western transport corridor. That was the message from those opposed to the A5 plans and local railway enthusiasts at a recent public meeting held in Dungannon. Last year, the Department of Regional Development announced a number of preferred routes for a proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor. It would be the longest single roads project ever undertaken in Northern Ireland and is expected to cost upwards of £1billion.
Live Match Coverage
An international sports broadcaster has confirmed that they have acquired the broadcast rights to show Northern Ireland's upcoming games against Turkey and Chile. Setanta Sports will air the Northern Ireland versus Turkey game taking place in Connecticut, USA on Wednesday. The game will air at 6.30pm Irish time on the Setanta Ireland Channel. Then, on Sunday 30th May, Chile take on Northern Ireland live from the Chilean capital of Santiago. This game kicks off at 8.15pm Irish time. The Setanta Ireland channel is currently available on Satellite on channel 423.
Uniformity For Health
NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has just launched a new uniform for health and social care workers in Northern Ireland. It is the first time that a standardised uniform has been introduced across all areas of Health and Social Care in the province. The uniform will be phased in over a period of 2-3 years and complies with the Northern Ireland Regional Dress Code Policy 2008. Speaking from the Cancer Centre at Belfast City hospital where the new uniform was unveiled, Mr McGimpsey said: "The introduction of one standardised, high quality uniform aims to ensure easy recognition of staff by patients and clients. It will also promote a professional image of the service and of the individual health and social care worker. The implementation is expected to commence early in 2011 as Trusts begin their rollout. Staff will have their existing uniforms replaced on a phased basis."
Glasgowbury Tickets On Sale
Tickets to this year's hotly anticipated Glasgowbury, held in Draperstown, have gone on sale this week and are being sold via HMV, HMVTickets.com, HMV Call Centre and from a number of local independent retailers. E-Tickets initially went on sale from HMVtickets.com and from the HMV call centre on Monday 24th May from 9am. Hard copy tickets will be made available from HMV stores throughout Ireland as well as from some of your usual local independent retailers a week later, on Monday 31st May. As always, there are two ticket options available: Festival Only, costing £30 or €35 plus booking fee and Festival And Camping costing £40 or €47 plus booking fee.
Curtain Call For The Miser
Molière's classic costume comedy, The Miser, is wrapping up at the Elmwood Hall on Saturday. It is the 'old' Lyric's final production before re-opening the new theatre at Ridgeway Street, Belfast next spring. Set in the 17th century, The Miser tells the story of a wealthy but stingy man, Harpingon, who, when he decides to marry off his children against their will, sets the entire family scheming to steal his fortune.
See: Belfast's Lyric Lays Solid Foundation
See: www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/booktickets
(BMcC/GK)
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