iCare is a charity which is run by a team of staff from Homecare Independent Living who volunteer their time to make a difference in people’s lives.
Every quarter the charity asks people in the community to nominate someone they would like to see granted an iCare Wish. iCare Wishes are granted every quarter so if you know someone nominate now!
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Homecare Independent Living is a solutions based company which offers a broad range of services to allow people to live independently in their own homes, in their own communities.
The company was shortlisted for The Community Employer of Choice Award which celebrates companies which create an environment in which people have the opportunity to thrive.
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Rick Stein’s Head Chef, Stephane Delourme and Peter McGahan, owner of Worldwide Financial Planning arrive in Belfast for the first marathon in the Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge.
The pair who live in Cornwall are embarking on the challenge which will finish in Cornwall’s Eden Project at the end of October. They are raising money for three children’s charities.
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Surfing is world class sport which is accessible to everyone regardless of age, shape, size or fitness levels, says Ricky Martin, owner of Alive Surf School in Portrush.
The school, which is the longest running surf school in Northern Ireland, has won been awarded Best Family Activity Provider in Northern Ireland’ for the third year in a row by OutdoorNI.
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Surfing is a sport which is world class. Eleanor McGillie speaks to Ricky Martin to find out what the buzz is all about.
West Strand in Portrush, Northern Ireland, is a top class destination which not only showcases our beautiful coastline but it is a central hub for sport, events and tourism all year round. So zip up – surf’s up!
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AmberGreen Energy provides green energy solutions to homes and businesses in Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.
Its teams are out and about helping people save money by generating their own renewable energy using solar pv or biomass. The Ulster Temple in Belfast explains why it switched to solar.
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The owner of Waterside Warehouse is just one of the many business owners in Northern Ireland who is generating his own power by installing solar PV.
Sunny Ghaie has installed a 20kw system on his roof in a drive to reduce his £1,000 per month electricity bills.
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CIDO – an enterprise agency for start up businesses has switched to solar following a decision bosses described as a ‘no brainer’.
Its annual electricity bills had topped the £20,000 mark so bosses made the call to AmberGreen in order to get the solution it needed to drive down costs and lower its carbon footprint.
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AmberGreen Energy customer, Hamilton Coulter, described the green energy solutions company as one ‘with depth’ and here for the long term.
Mr Coulter, who runs his own business, said reading and listening to so many customers on the company’s website, testifying to the quality of service and quality of product, sealed the deal for him.
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Local landscapes, both physically and culturally, contribute to who we are today, said John Hamilton who will officially launch Bygones & Byways – an online community facility.
The website brings together people from all ages and background to tell their stories of old in order to capture the wealth of local identity through storytelling and imagery.
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A veterinary practice and wholesaler which relies heavily on refrigeration systems to keep stock cool, said after long and hard deliberations, it has decided to invest in solar panels.
Northern Ireland based Mossvet has had a 20kW Q-Cell flat roof Hilti solar PV system installed at its Portadown site by the team at AmberGreen Energy to drive down its £3,000 annual electricity bill.
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AmberGreen Energy is supporting the rugby team from Royal School Armagh by sponsoring its four international goal posts at its grounds in Armagh.
AmberGreen believe in giving back to the community as well as promoting health and well being among young people. The company has close links with the school and is delighted to support it in this way and wishes the rugby team every success this season.
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Communities across the UK are looking at collaborative approaches to creating a more sustainable future for all.
A couple from Saintfield says the community scheme which has been discussed by the UK Government encouraging power generation in communities, should be introduced in Northern Ireland.
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The launch of a new £10million energy fund has been described as ‘a significant step forward’ by AmberGreen who says the UK Government backed community initiative should be rolled out in NI.
Communities in England will be offered up to £150,000 each to create their own renewable energy through solar panels or wind turbines.
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The Principal of Markethill High School described the record turnout of parents at Open Night as ‘phenomenal’ as over 500 people pack the assembly hall.
James Maxwell revealed a number of initiatives which will deliver an education for children which is of high quality, taught by highly skilled teachers in a caring, creative and safe environment.
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