February 2024
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Views Sought on Transformation Plans for Waterworks and Alexandra Park
THE public is being asked to give their views on exciting new proposals to transform Waterworks Park and Alexandra Park in north Belfast. Redevelopment plans include upgrades to entrances, paths, lighting, signage, play parks, bridges and pitches at both parks. Refurbishment and essential safety work is also planned at both parks’ reservoirs. New features proposed for the
Waterworks include a café, a dog exercise area, an events space, toilets, a Changing Places facility and a basketball court. In Alexandra Park,
facilities include allotments,
proposed new toilets,
a
Changing Places facility and a community events space.
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy said: “These are very exciting plans which could completely transform both parks and improve the connections between them.
“Our vision is to create community
spaces where biodiversity thrives and where people from all communities are supported
and prosper through shared leisure and recreational activities.
“The project aims to address some of the physical barriers which have historically separated the communities in this part of north Belfast. This will be achieved by improving existing facilities and adding a wide range of new features that the community told us they would like to see in any future redevelopment plans. “We also hope to improve the areas between the parks to bring the communities together in welcoming, attractive and safe shared spaces.”
Belfast City Council is exploring potential external sources of funding for the project, including an application which was recently submitted for PEACEPLUS funding. The reservoir works will be funded by the council.
The pre-planning public consultation on proposals is open until 21 March 2024. To view plans and find out more about the ways to take part in the consultation, visit
yoursay.belfastcity.gov.uk.
LOCAL charity Rosie’s Trust has announced the appointment of Aileen Martin as its new Chairperson. Aileen, who has over 30 years’ experience in sales and commercial operations, is a Director of Northern Ireland’s leading independent collection of hotels, Hastings Hotels, and will help to steer and deliver the strategic vision of the charity. Rosie’s Trust was founded in 2015 and is the only charity in Northern Ireland that is dedicated to supporting people living with cancer, people receiving end of life care and older people with mobility issues – who are unable to look after their companion pets independently and have no other support. The team of more than 150 highly-trained
Belfast TradFest Winter Weekend Returns With Traditional Music, Song and Dance
THE LOCAL TOURIST | Director of Hastings Hotel Appointed Chairperson of Rosie’s Trust
volunteers offer daily walks, play, feeding, grooming, vet visits and the administration of medication. They also care for the pets of beneficiaries in their own homes and help to rehome pets if their owners are no longer able to care for them.
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BELFAST will come alive to the sounds of traditional music once again with concerts,
talks during the Belfast TradFest 3rd annual Winter Weekend, throughout Belfast UNESCO City of Music. Taking place 23 rd - 25 th February and supported by Belfast City Council, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ulster University and Dunville’s Irish Whiskey, the festival programme is filled with internationally renowned talent in traditional Irish and Scottish music, song and dance.
Dónal O’Connor added: “As the winter lifts and the days get longer, we’re looking forward to welcoming some of the most incredible musicians, singers, and dancers of all ages to venues across Belfast city. Traditional music is part of the fabric of this city and in recent years it has become recognised as one of the main attractions for visitors to this part of the world.” For full programme visit www.
belfasttraditionalmusic.com
Artistic Director of Belfast TradFest, workshops, sessions, and
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