Sign2Music Waiting For The Spark Of Success
A LOCAL small Co. Down business is competing against national children’s organisations taking on the big guns in the UK.
Sign2Music, which promotes children’s signing, helping to improve their non-verbal communication from infant stage up to older children, has made a huge effort to promote itself… and success just may now just be knocking at the door.
Half Of Young EU Young Ready To Work Abroad
ACCORDING to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 53% of young people in Europe are willing or keen to work in another European country, but lack of cash discourages many of them from taking a first step towards this by spending part of their education abroad.
The survey highlights a huge gap between the widespread desire of young people to work abroad and actual workforce mobility: less than 3% of Europe’s working population currently lives outside their home country. The survey, conducted in the context of the Commission’s ‘Youth on the Move’ strategy, is published on the eve of the 2011 European Youth Week (15-21 May).
Studies show that students who spend part of their studies or training outside their home country boost their employability and are more likely to work abroad later in life. Employers value the skills they gain such as the ability to speak a foreign language, adaptability and interpersonal competences.
The survey shows that only one in seven (14%) young Europeans have been abroad for education or training. Lack of funding prevents many from doing so. Of those who said they had wanted to go abroad, 33% said they couldn’t afford it; nearly two-thirds (63%) of those who did had to rely on private funding or savings.
For more information, see the Youth on the Move website www.youthonthemove.eu and the Flash Eurobarometer survey.
]]>John Maginn Tops Late Spring Sale For Sheep Dogs
“I’ve hit the jackpot. It’s my best sale price ever,” said the former Irish National champion, after seeing his two-year-old black and white bitch Jess shine on the upgraded trials field, attracting keen interest at the ringside, before selling to a telephone bidder.
Ní Chuilín Points Anglers The ‘nidirect’ Way
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling.
Minister Ní Chuilín said, “Angling has proven health benefits. I am keen to see more people take up the sport and become more active and healthy. Getting involved has now been made easier with everything you need available on nidirect.gov.uk
The Minister added, “Not only can you purchase your rod licence and fishing permit online but you can also search the easy to navigate website to find information on what angling waters are available in your area.”u2028u2028DCAL’s Mandy Wilson explains: “http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling has been designed with the citizen in mind and represents an important change in how government is interacting with the citizen. nidirect enables the public to easily search for information and to do business with government at a time that suits them.
“Fishing information is laid out in an easy to read user-friendly way. The public can search by county to find out what angling waters are available in their local area. You can find out at the touch of a button which waters have recently been stocked and what sort of fishing is permitted there. Maps of fishing waters in the public angling estate are also available to view.”
Remember you need a rod licence for fishing in the North of Ireland and a DCAL Permit to allow you to fish the public angling estate. These can now be purchased at http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling
Why not go online at take a look at all the different types of licences and permits available. Licences are available in a different range from Juvenile to Over 60s. Prices start from as low £3.50!]]>
Bright GAC Notes
The Senior team notched up another win this week, this time against Teconnaught. The match was hard fought at times and was won by Bright at the last kick of the game when the home side was awarded a penalty and the ball was shot into the back of the net by B.J McMenamin. Well done everyone.
BALLYNAHINCH UNITED FC NOTES
BALLYNAHINCH UNITED FC NOTES
Ballynahinch United held their Annual Dinner and end of season awards event in Cloisters, Dromore Street, last Friday night.
The large turnout enjoyed an excellent meal and was very appreciative of the service they received from the management and staff in Cloisters.
Newcastle's O'Boyle Speaks Out
Letter to the Editor.
Dear Editor,
(re: the future of Newcastle).
On Thursday 19th May a public meeting was held in the Newcastle Centre to allow local people and elected residents to contribute to Down District Council’s Corporate Plan for 2011-2015. Over 150 groups were contacted and invited to attend.
Down Camogs News
DOWN CAMOGIE NEWS.
* xa0 Hurls, Helmets, Heroes and Handbags – the Down Camogie Board are hosting a fundraising night at the luxurious Slieve Donard Hotel on Sunday 29th May 2011 (Bank Holiday weekend).xa0 The night is entitled “Hurls, Helmets, Heroes and Handbags – an Abba Tribute”. xa0It is billed as “The Biggest Camogie Party Ever” and features live Abba Tribute Band – Swede Dreamz.
The ticket charge of only £10 entitles purchasers admission to the event plus individual chances to win one of 3 celebrity hurls, celebrity helmets or celebrity handbags – great value for money. xa0It is also hoped that guests of honour, the Down All-Ireland U-16 Camogie Champions will be in attendance. xa0Admission is strictly by ticket only which can be had from any Down Camogie Club or Slieve Donard Hotel. xa0Doors open 8.30 pm.xa0 See you there!
* xa0Down Poc Fada will take place on Saturday 28th May 2011.xa0 The venue for the competition will be the beach at Murlough just outside Newcastle.xa0 Registration will be in the National Trust Car park at 11.30am.xa0 The categories are as follows:xa0 Hurling – Senior, Under-16, Veteran (over 35) and Camogie – Senior, Under-16, Veteran (over 35). xa0Anyone wishing to participate on the day MUST have a spotter with him or her. xa0Anyone without a spotter will not be able to compete.xa0 The course will be on the beach and whatever that may entail so be prepared! xa0Rules will be given out on the day.xa0 The Down Poc Fada winners will take part in Ulster.xa0 If you have any queries please contact Michael McCullough, Regional Hurling Development Officer, 0791 871 9794.
* xa0Down U-14 Camogie Development Squad – there will be a Down U-14 Camogie Development Squad Registration and ‘Meet the Management’ night on Thursday 26th May 2011 at 7pm in Castlewellan GAA Clubrooms.xa0 All U-14 Camogs interested in being on the development squad are welcome to attend.xa0 The trials will be held in June (dates and venues to be confirmed).xa0 If you have any queries please contact the Down County Teams Chairperson, Liz McGivern, at [email protected].]]>
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