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Lisburn’s City Centre had an extra buzz about it on Saturday as the crowds turned out to take part in the Historic Quarter Festival. The highlights were the WWII displays, to remember the 70th anniversary of the start of WW II. by War Years Remembered in Market Square and the WWII re-enactment by Living History in Bow Street.


The Mayor Cllr Ewart speaking after the event said ‘The festival was a great success with so many people coming into the city to take a look at the WWII displays. There were a lot of people, young and old trying on various uniforms and finding out about life during the war. This type of event is a big hit with people of all ages with older people seeing items that they may have had or used in the past and the younger generation who get to have a ‘hands-on’ experience of life 60-70 years ago during the war. War Years Remembered and the Wartime Living History Association put on a great display and I’d like to thank them and the Historic Quarter Arts Group for arranging the event.’


David McCallion from War Years Remembered who owns the travelling WWII display said ‘It’s always great to be invited to do a display in Lisburn as they are always well supported. Saturday was no exception with people of all ages really interested in finding out about life during WWI and WWII. Many people were sharing stories of relatives who fought or lived through the war and for me this is the best way to remember them. I look forward to working with Lisburn City Centre Management to hopefully come back to Lisburn again’    

Cllr Jenny Palmer, Chair of the Council’s Economic Development Committee adds ‘ It’s great to see events such as this taking place in Lisburn Historic Quarter.  This activity adds to the vibrancy and vitality of the area  which in turn attracts  visitors into the city and helps boost footfall and turnover for local businesses. I was delighted to see so many of the businesses in and around Market Square participating in the festival by promoting special deals and offers which encouraged people into the City.’

 


The festival also tied in with the European Heritage Open days with the free displays well attended. These included a Richard Wallace Exhibition in Castle House by Anthea Turner from the Richard Wallace Trust, a historic display in Railway Street Orange Hall hosted by John Palmer and various tours and a 400th anniversary of Lisburn display in the Irish Linen Centre.

The event was funded by Lisburn City Council Community Festival Fund and managed and delivered by Lisburn City Centre Management and the Historic Quarter Arts Group.

Photo  – Mayor of Lisburn City Council, Councillor Allan Ewart pictured behind the wheel of war vehicle with L to R: David McCallion (War Years Remembered), Councillor Jenny Palmer,
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA, Alan Clarke and Gavin Campbell (Lisburn City Centre Management). (Photo by John Kelly)


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ArrowHistoric Quarter Festival draws the crowds

Lisburn's City Centre had an extra buzz about it on Saturday as the crowds turned out to take part in the Historic Quarter Festival.
Historic Quarter Festival draws the crowds
 
 

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Lisburn Steps Up Campaign against Crime...
CityWatch Lisburn, a new city centre crime prevention initiative, was officially launched this week. This new scheme has been set up to deter and detect thieves by proactively monitoring the movements and activities of known or suspect criminals.  
There are three key integrated strands to CityWatch which work together to provide members with a comprehensive crime prevention package of support including: CCTV and Radiolink systems which businesses can use to communicate with each other and the Police. Businesses also receive access to photographs and information from Retailers Against Crime [RACNI] through a project which highlights individuals and organised groups of criminals who are operating in the Lisburn area and across Northern Ireland. 
The scheme is being launched by Lisburn Commerce Against Crime [LCAC] whose Chairman Ernie Knox, said ‘I believe CityWatch will have a positive impact on our business community, creating an effective partnership to tackle these serious issues.  Planning is at an advanced stage to expand the CCTV system in Lisburn City centre to increase the coverage and ability of the system and enhance the capabilities of the CityWatch scheme.’

 

Councillor Jenny Palmer, Chair of Lisburn City Council’s Economic Development Unit says: ‘As the principle funder of the Lisburn CCTV and Radiolink scheme, we are delighted to be part of this new joint initiative which will help to improve the overall security of businesses, as well as local residents and tourists visiting Lisburn City Centre and the surrounding areas of Moira, Hillsborough and Dunmurry.  CityWatch will help businesses to stay one step ahead of criminals through information sharing and partnership working, especially now in the run up to Christmas when typically as the number of shoppers increases there are more opportunities presented for criminal activity to take place’.

Helping to coordinate the scheme Const. Willie Johnston, Business Crime Adviser/Crime Prevention Officer Lisburn Police, stated ‘This scheme brings together existing technology with key information on criminal activities to protect businesses and prevent crime from occurring in the area.  I would encourage all businesses to join this excellent initiative as increased membership will result in a more successful scheme’.   

Members will be able to participate in information sharing forums where information on crime, criminals and their latest methods and movements will be discussed, as well as being able to avail of security advice and staff training on preventative strategies.  Any business interested in becoming a member of the Citywatch scheme should contact Gavin Campbell at Lisburn City Centre Management for further information on 028 9266 0625 or gavin@lisburnccm.co.uk

 


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