Location, location

The Trust has been in touch with 19 North Street about an information session "in Glengormley to encourage people to consider becoming foster carers".The notice goes on to state that staff will be in attendance at "Carrickfergus Town Hall".

To avoid confusion, switch off the sat-nav and follow the yellow glow.

Shoulder charge

CHARITY shops in the Whitehead/Ballycarry area are advised to stock up as the search commences for clothes for ladies and gentlemen of a certain age.

Shoulder padded items will be particularly popular and there may even be a turn for pharmacies and beauty parlours as the New Romantics era is revisited.

Stumped? LBW? All will be revealed in Whitehead Community Centre next month, indeed probably too much if the sporting attire of the era is donned.

Making plans for Nigel

AS suspected the politicians weren't silenced for too long after their defeat at the hands of the media whilst unveiling a new sports facility at Stormont.

Showing the humility of a player who knows the pain of no net gains despite X marking the penalty spot, East Antrim MLA Alastair Ross elects to tell your favourite family newspaper: "Whilst I am not expecting a call up from Nigel Worthington any time soon, the match was enjoyable and helped to promote this excellent new facility at Stormont.

"The positive impact that sport and physical recreation bring to individuals are well known, not just in terms of improving their health and well being, but also in improving an individual's quality of life. I hope that facilities such as this one will help to increase participation in sport right across the wider community."

A week is a long time in politics and 12 yards even longer.

Brewing up a storm

WHAT started out as a storm in a tea cup is threatening to spill over to 2010's version of the Boston Tea Party.

Following up an item in last week's edition, Disgusted, Tunbridge Wells writes: "I presume from 'Blend it like Beckham' that there may again have been an absence of the brown/black stuff from the press box last Saturday. An urgent re-think is needed at the top level. It is apparent that on-field events have been on the down-turn since the introduction of this draconian economic measure (or was it just apathy!). A serious injury to a key defender on the first occasion, followed by the first defeat last week, says it all.

"And, as The Fergus Files pointed out recently, the sudden and callous withdrawal of caffeine also had a serious influence on the man with the microphone. Only a return to normal service will prevent hopes for a successful season from shrivelling up altogether. Trouble is brewing!"

Open to question

HOW would you like to get into hot water with the queen of tea-time put-downs?

Special Olympics Ireland is challenging Carrick clever clogs to pit their wits against Anne Robinson after she confirmed her role as quizmaster at a major fundraising event on Saturday 9 October.

The 'Anne Robinson Experience' will give guests a chance to test their knowledge against the 'Weakest Link' host, famed for her cutting comments, and claim luxury prizes while being treated to fine-dining and live entertainment (for further details, contact Ronan McCay on 028 9089 2996 or e-mail [email protected]).

The one-off evening will be compered by local broadcaster and Special Olympics Patron, Gerry Kelly, who almost had the last word on this occasion: "It is an event that promises something for everyone and a marvellous way to help raise funds for a terrific cause. Despite the sharp persona she is best known for, Anne is one of the funniest and warmest people you'll ever meet...

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