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Useful Telephone Numbers:
President 2011 - John Mooney
Home 028 91460575
Email john.mooney7@talktalk.net
Secretary & Vice President 2011 - John Mooney
Home 028 91460575
Email john.mooney7@talktalk.net
Treasurer - David Hunter
Home 028 90483536
Email hunter25@btinternet.com
Competition Secretary/ Webmaster - George Walsh
Home 028 90752039
Email george.walsh@doeni.gov.uk
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| General |
The Officers and members of the Civil Service Bowling Association Northern Ireland would like to invite all our fellow members of the Civil Service Bowling Association to take part in the 2012 CSSC Championships and Tournament. We are delighted that this event is returning to Belfast and will take place from Sunday 1st July 2012 to Friday 6th July 2012.
This is a particularly exciting time for us to have Tournament with us in Belfast as this year marks CSBANI’s 50th Anniversary.
The Championship and Tournament will be based at the N.I.C.S. Bowling Club which is situated in the picturesque Stormont Estate.
Belmont Bowling Club which is within 2 miles of the main venue will once again host the Limited Pairs and Plate Competitions.
The Sunday Evening Reception, Council Meeting, AGM and the Annual Dinner will be held in the Pavilion, Stormont Estate.
We have included a proposed itinerary of activities for your consideration. We have included useful information on the venues for those CSBA Members, their wives and or partners etc. who may be interested in visiting our vibrant and ever changing Capital City.
We cordially invite you to consider attending this event where we trust you will be able to renew old acquaintances and better still, make new friends. The usual mix of Championships, Limited Pairs, Evening Friendlies and Coach Tours has been planned for your enjoyment. A friendly "Irish" welcome will await you and we are sure you will have an enjoyable stay in the Province.
John Mooney, President CSBANI 2012
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NICS Bowling Club, Stormont
The main venue will once again be the Northern Ireland Civil Service Green which is part of the Pavilion complex and sited within the grounds of the Stormont Estate. The Estate located 4 miles east of Belfast City centre, is a public park which provides an awesome setting for one of Northern Ireland's most iconic landmarks, Parliament Buildings. It is a great place for a bracing walk along its marked paths which afford spectacular views across Belfast and take you right to the front door of the Parliament Building. In recent years the grounds have provided a spectacular setting for concerts by Elton John, Pavarotti and Rod Stewart.
As well as the bowling facilities the Pavilion complex will be our venue for the Council Meetings, AGM and Annual Dinner. The Pavilion, offers amenities including an excellent catering service and lounge bar. The recent refurbishment of the Pavilion complex has provided all the services and comfort demanded by today's discerning members and visitors, and sits comfortably alongside the excellent sports facilities. Add to this the setting on the magnificent Stormont Estate, and you have a unique venue.
Belmont Bowling Club
Once again we are indebted to the Belmont Bowling Club for the use of their facilities for the Limited Pairs Competition. The club is affiliated to the Northern Ireland Private Greens Bowling League and the Irish Bowling Association.
The Belmont complex which is approximately 2 miles from the Stormont venue is no stranger to the hosting of major events. In the past this has included BIBC International Series, Irish national Finals and various Association Finals.
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| Tours |
CSBANI have taken advice and guidance from some of the wives of members and
have arranged a number of trips which will proving interesting and entertaining for those visitors
attending them. The provisional itinary includes:
Belfast Castle
Belfast Sightseeing Tour and visit to Newtownards Town Centre
Strangford Lough
Parliament Buildings, Stormont
For further details, see here
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| Accommodation |
Hotels in and around Belfast:
Two websites recommended by our committee for accommodation are www.belfastcityairporthotels.com
and the Tourist Board's www.discovernorthernireland.com. These give various options and
tourists can pick their accommodation to suit their own pocket.
Hotels that have been popular in the past are the Strangford Arms in Newtownards (028 91814141)
This hotel is approximately 6 miles from the Tournament venue but on a very direct route. Buses to Belfast stop directly outside the premises and
the journey to the tournament venue is approximately 20 minutes (note early morning buses will be busy)
The Strangford Arms will charge £55 for a single room and £65 for a twin/double room.
The Stormont Hotel (028 90651066) has also proven popular previously.
The Stormont will charge £65 (was £70) for a single room and £85 (was £90) for a twin/double room. They also offer a 3-course dinner for £18.
Our Accommodation Committee also talked to Melanie at the Park Avenue Hotel. She advised me that the
price for a single room would start from £59 and for a twin/double room would start from £79. Melanie can be contacted on 028 90656520 or by email
at melanie@parkavenuehotel.co.uk
All 3 hotels emphasised that the sooner you booked the cheaper the prices are and like the airlines, the cost will rise nearer the time of the event.
Discounts would be available if group bookings are made so one suggestion might be for each individual National Association to co-ordinate rooms for their own Members.
Guest Houses B&B -
If you are planning to attend Tournament and have access to your own transport, you may well prefer to consider B&B accommodation. Details on this
type of accommodation in the Greater Belfast Area can be obtained from these useful sites from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board:
Belfast Welcome Centre - 028 90246609 or email info@belfastvisitor.com
Build Your Own Brochure (to build accommodation listings and itinerary ideas): www.discovernorthernireland.com/brochures
Accommodation section: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/accomfinder/
Brochures ready for download: http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/information/brochures.aspx
Alternatively if you are having difficulty or need further advice please contact any of the organising committee, who will be pleased to offer assistance, their details are shown elsewhere
in the booklet.
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| Itinerary |
Proposed Itinerary for CSSC Championship and Tournament Week
Sunday 1st July 2012
10.00am Council Meeting at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
2.00pm Ladies Coach Trip to Belfast Castle
2.30pm CSBA AGM at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
7.30pm Evening Reception at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion
N.B. - The NICS Bowling Pavilion and the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion are Government Buildings and as such are Non Smoking. A smoking area is available in the bar of the main pavilion.
Monday 2nd July 2012
8.45am Assemble at NICS Bowling Club
9.00am Opening of Championships & Tournament by V.I.P.
9.30am International Championship Semi Finals & Limited Pairs commence
1.30pm International Championship Semi Finals & Limited Pairs continue
6.30pm Evening Matches - Pickie, Comber and Ulster Transport
Tuesday 3rd July 2012
9.15am Ladies Coach Trip Belfast Sightseeing Tour and Newtownards Town centre
9.30am International Championship Finals, Limited Pairs & Plate continue
1.30pm International Championship Finals, Limited Pairs & Plate continue
6.30pm Evening Matches - Larne, Falls and Ewarts
Wednesday 4th July 2012
9.30am International Double Fours Semi Finals, Limited Pairs & Plate continue
2.30pm Presidents Match to be arranged for the NICS green Stormont
6.30pm Evening Matches - Irish Bowling Association at NICS, Balmoral and Carrickfergus
Thursday 5th July 2012
9.15am Ladies Coach Trip - Strangford Lough including refreshments at the Old Post Office, Shopping at the Crafty Fox, Ferry Crossing and Lunch at Saltwater Brig.
9.30am International Double Fours Final, Limited Pairs & Plate continue
6.30pm Evening Matches - NICS, Old Bleach and Forth River.
Friday 6th July 2012
10.00am Mini International; Parliament Buildings Tour
7.00pm for 7.30pm - Annual Dinner and Presentation of prizes at the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Stormont Estate
N.B. The NICS Bowling Pavilion and the Maynard Sinclair Pavilion are Government Buildings and as such are Non Smoking. A smoking area is available in the bar of the main pavilion.
A Ladies Craft Morning is under consideration and details of this will be announced once it is agreed.
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| Tourist Tips |
Banks:
Hours are generally Mon-Fri, 9.30am - 4.30pm with some opening Sat mornings. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) dispense cash at hundreds of locations - banks, garages, and shopping centres.
Car Parking:
Multi-storey and off-street car parks have hourly tariffs dependent on location. On-street pay and display zones are clearly marked. Pay heed to restriction notices drawing attention to morning and evening rush hour
Emergencies:
Police, ambulance, fire service: Dial 999
Lost Valuables:
Police Lost Property - 028 9065 0222 will put you in contact with the nearest police station.
Medical & Dental Services:
Advice on medical and dental emergencies- Health Information Service 0800 665544
Places of Worship:
Main Sunday services of major Christian denominations are advertised in the Saturday edition of the Belfast Telegraph. Places of worship for most faith communities are listed in Yellow Pages. The two cathedrals in central Belfast are St. Anne's Cathedral (Anglican/Church of Ireland) on Donegal Street and St. Peter's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) on Derby Street.
Phone Numbers:
The Northern Ireland Dialling Code (028) is used as a prefix when dialling from outside the region, or when making internal calls using a mobile phone. All Belfast numbers are composed of (028) followed by 90 and six digits. Eg. Belfast Welcome Centre: (0)28 9024 6609
Shopping Hours :
City Centre Shops generally open Mon- Sat, 9.00am-7.00pm (Thurs. until 9pm).Some larger stores open Sun 1-5pm. Neighbourhood stores and garage forecourt convenience shops often open much longer - 24 hours in many cases.
Smoking:
No smoking applies on public transport or in most public buildings. More and more restaurants have a no-smoking policy; most have a smoke free area.
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| Evening Matches |
Monday 2nd July 2012 - Pickie, Comber and Ulster Transport
Tuesday 3rd July 2012 - Larne, Falls and Ewarts
Wednesday 4th July 2012 - Presidents Match at the NICS green; Evening Matches - Irish Bowling Association at NICS, Balmoral and Carrickfergus
Thursday 5th July 2012 - NICS, Old Bleach and Forth River.
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