Belvoir Community Association
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
By Brian Dunwoody , Des Meredith and Billy Dickson
Belvoir Groundwork NI has released the findings of its recent ‘Re-Imaging' survey, as returned by residents of the Milltown area.
The results show that of 79 questionnaires returned, 75 indicated they would like to see some form of entrance feature to the area.
A few of the other main findings include:
- 66 respondents thought there should be no linkage with Belvoir or Newtownbreda, citing the difference in the unique character and identity of Milltown;
- 67 thought that an entrance feature theme should refer to a ‘ Welcome to Milltown' sign, with 24 stating that a stone wall should form part of this;
- 50 said they “did not know” what the current flags flying at the entrance to Milltown represented;
- 57 said they would like to see these flags removed if a new entrance feature was installed on this site, while 12 would like them to stay;
- 59 stated that they would like to see the site of the annual Eleventh Night bonfire levelled and some sort of artistic planters situated there from August to May, thus making the entrance to Milltown more welcoming. The bonfire could still take place as usual on a levelled site. Only four respondents were opposed to this idea;
- 59 were in favour of removing all red, white and blue painting from kerbstones in Belvoir and Milltown, with only seven opposed to this.
Belvoir Community Association's Housing Sub Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 8, at 10am to review scheme work, land issues and to discuss maintenance work.
Belvoir Methodist Church is holding its tea/coffee morning on Tuesday, April 8, at 10.30am, where everyone is welcome.
Call Brenda on 07881882578 for more details.
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) returns to the Mount Oriel Clinic, Newtownbreda, after the Easter break on Tuesday, April 8, from 1.30-4.30pm.
Belvoir Presbyterian Church's ‘Tiny Talk' parent and toddlers' group re-opens on Wednesday, April 9, from 10am-12noon in the Church Hall, Dunseverick Avenue.
New parents and toddlers are welcome.
‘Ancient Trees and Other Plants in Belvoir Forest' is the title of a talk to be given by Dr Ben Simon of Belfast City Council.
The talk will take place in Malone House, Barnett's Demesne, on Wednesday, April 9, at 7.30pm. The evening has been organised by the Rose Society of Northern Ireland and is sponsored by the Belfast City Council.
Admission is free.
GEMS NI Employability Support will be holding an advice session in Belvoir Community House on Wednesday, April 30, from 10am-12pm.
Are you unemployed and living in south Belfast? Aged 16+ and unsure about what courses, training or jobs are available to you? Needing advice and guidance about careers or learning? Then why not call in for a chat and see how the advice session can help you.
GEMS NI Employability Support has helped thousands of people make a difference to their lives, by helping to build the confidence and skills for job finding and successfully returning to work.
Contact Andrew on 02890332313 for more details.
Belvoir Youth Club meets every week and is always looking for new members.
Monday night is project night from 7-9.30pm; Tuesday evenings is Carryduff Outreach night from 7-9.30pm; Wednesdays from 7-9.30pm is juniors night (P4-P7); and Thursday nights from 7-10pm is for seniors (aged 11-25).
For more information, telephone 90692109.
Northern Ireland Housing Executive's outreach office will be hosted at the Belvoir Activity Centre every Wednesday from
