Downpatrick Victory Over Comber
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DOWNPATRICK showed they were fighting their way off the bottom of the table and resisting relegation with their convincing win over Comber.
There was no doubt that this was no ordinary match as former Comber manager Bobby Murphy has moved to Downpatrick as a caretaker manager. Comber thought they would build comforably on their win over Killyleagh last week but a week is a long time in soccer and they did not come up to the mark a sthey produced a lack-lustre performance. Downpatrick earned the points which will be a solid foundation to build their end of season survival campaign on.
Ritchie Tells Cameron Bangor Coastguard Station Must Stay Open For Business
, “I have written to the British Prime Minister expressing the deep concerns of people across the North about the proposed closure of our coastguard centre in Bangor due to Tory cuts.
“This frontline emergency service has saved countless lives since its establishment, and in the past year alone, its team has dealt with more than 700 incidents from Lough Foyle to Carlingford Lough, including many in South Down.
“Local knowledge of operations in stations is fundamental to delivering this efficient service for people here and the same standard simply cannot be delivered from England.
“I have sent a clear message to David Cameron that the co-ordinated coastguard station in Bangor is vital and must remain open.
“The courage of those who devote time to rescue efforts on our shores must not be taken for granted by government and funding for this centre, the only station in Northern Ireland, therefore must be protected.”]]>
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Wellington College pupil, Christopher Marshall served up an ace when he secured top place and entry to the finals of the UK FutureChef Competition. Christopher, whose professional mentor was Johnnie Leake from The Merchant Hotel, prepared Slow Cooked Lamb with baby gem fricassee followed by Cherry and Almond tart with vanilla anglaise.
He was presented with his award by Education Minister Caitríona Ruane who commented, “I want to congratulate everyone involved in FutureChef. I have been impressed by the standard of cooking here and thoroughly enjoyed sampling the end result. Programmes such as these are vital in helping children and young people to discover the joys of cooking. They also enable them to gain valuable skills that will stand them in good stead in the future while opening up the possibility of new and exciting career paths within the hospitality sector.”
Head judge Noel McMeel of Lough Erne Resort and Spa, said, “On behalf of myself and my fellow judges, it has been a privilege for us to be involved in FutureChef.xa0 It is an excellent forum for the young people to showcase the high standard of food that they produce – it was extremely difficult to make a final decision.xa0 The food prepared by Christopher was of a particularly high standard and I am sure that he will be a front runner when he competes in London.”
This is the 11th Anniversary of Future Chef and the overall prize reflects this, Christopher will compete against his counterparts from the other regions in the UK on 21st of March in London for an array of prizes and an all-expenses paid trip to London for the Gala Dinner and the opportunity to meet nationally renowned chefs Michael Caines, Brian Turner and Lesley Watters.
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