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18/10/2023
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UUP Offer 'Ssincerest Condolences' On The Death Of Lady Stella Empey
The Ulster Unionist Party has offered their sincerest condolences to former leader and Member of the House of Lords, Lord Empey of Shandon on the passing of his wife Lady Stella.
Speaking as the news was made public, Party leader Doug Beattie said: "On behalf of the whole Ulster Unionist family, I want to pass my sincerest condolences to Lord Empey, his two children, Christopher and Julie-Anne and the wider family.
"Lady Stella has been a stalwart champion, not just of unionism, but of Northern Ireland, for many decades. Her charity work and involvement in a number of voluntary organisations has improved the lives of many, both at home and abroad.
"We know that Lady Empey had been unwell for some time, but nothing can prepare a family for losing a wife, a mother and Grandmother.
"Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Empey family at this very sad time and over the coming weeks."
A&BNI Launch New Creative Training Bitesized Pogramme
Arts & Business NI have announced the launch of Creative Training Bitesized – a new four-part lunchtime learning series, hosted by a group of experts in their fields on a number of hot topics.
The upcoming events include:
• HOW TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD
Date: Tues 24 Oct, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
Learn about the body language, breathing techniques and non-verbal habits that allow people to get their voices heard in formal and informal situations. Find out how you can grow your authority in keeping with your own style and values.
• NETWORKING AND CONNECTING
Date: Tues 14 Nov, 1-2pm
Location: Catalyst Arts, Joys Entry
Have you always dreaded ‘the networking opportunity'? Here is a chance to tame your fears, connect with other people, figure out what to do with your hands, and use non-verbal cues to help overcome awkwardness around networking, whilst enjoying some honest feedback and a gentle laugh.
• DIGITAL MARKETING ON THE GO
Date: Tues 28 Nov, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
In a fast-paced digital world content is key to telling your organisation's stories and creating impactful communications. In this session, we'll explore smartphone content creation, sharing tricks of the trade to help busy professionals capture and create content on the go.
• THE FIVE DISCIPLINES OF HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
Date: Tues 12 Dec, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
In this engaging and interactive session all about team work, our guest speaker shares her five disciplines of high performing teams. Discover practical steps to help increase your team's effectiveness.
Storm Babet Could See Month's Worth Of Rainfall Overnight
A yellow weather warning is now in effect across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office warning that Storm Babet could bring "heavy and prolonged downpours".
The weather warning is in place from 2pm today, Wednesday 18 October, and remains in place until 10am on Thursday morning.
The Met Office has said that the higher ground will see heaviest rainfall, particularly in counties Antrim and Down. It is predicted that a month's worth of rain, up to 100mm, could fall.
The Ulster Unionist Party has offered their sincerest condolences to former leader and Member of the House of Lords, Lord Empey of Shandon on the passing of his wife Lady Stella.
Speaking as the news was made public, Party leader Doug Beattie said: "On behalf of the whole Ulster Unionist family, I want to pass my sincerest condolences to Lord Empey, his two children, Christopher and Julie-Anne and the wider family.
"Lady Stella has been a stalwart champion, not just of unionism, but of Northern Ireland, for many decades. Her charity work and involvement in a number of voluntary organisations has improved the lives of many, both at home and abroad.
"We know that Lady Empey had been unwell for some time, but nothing can prepare a family for losing a wife, a mother and Grandmother.
"Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Empey family at this very sad time and over the coming weeks."
A&BNI Launch New Creative Training Bitesized Pogramme
Arts & Business NI have announced the launch of Creative Training Bitesized – a new four-part lunchtime learning series, hosted by a group of experts in their fields on a number of hot topics.
The upcoming events include:
• HOW TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD
Date: Tues 24 Oct, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
Learn about the body language, breathing techniques and non-verbal habits that allow people to get their voices heard in formal and informal situations. Find out how you can grow your authority in keeping with your own style and values.
• NETWORKING AND CONNECTING
Date: Tues 14 Nov, 1-2pm
Location: Catalyst Arts, Joys Entry
Have you always dreaded ‘the networking opportunity'? Here is a chance to tame your fears, connect with other people, figure out what to do with your hands, and use non-verbal cues to help overcome awkwardness around networking, whilst enjoying some honest feedback and a gentle laugh.
• DIGITAL MARKETING ON THE GO
Date: Tues 28 Nov, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
In a fast-paced digital world content is key to telling your organisation's stories and creating impactful communications. In this session, we'll explore smartphone content creation, sharing tricks of the trade to help busy professionals capture and create content on the go.
• THE FIVE DISCIPLINES OF HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
Date: Tues 12 Dec, 1-2pm
Location: Black Box, Green Room
In this engaging and interactive session all about team work, our guest speaker shares her five disciplines of high performing teams. Discover practical steps to help increase your team's effectiveness.
Storm Babet Could See Month's Worth Of Rainfall Overnight
A yellow weather warning is now in effect across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office warning that Storm Babet could bring "heavy and prolonged downpours".
The weather warning is in place from 2pm today, Wednesday 18 October, and remains in place until 10am on Thursday morning.
The Met Office has said that the higher ground will see heaviest rainfall, particularly in counties Antrim and Down. It is predicted that a month's worth of rain, up to 100mm, could fall.
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Tourism in a 'straitjacket' if violence continues
The Enterprise Minister Sir Reg Empey has said the greatest obstacle to the growth of an exuberant tourist industry in Northern Ireland is the images of violent street disorder beamed all across the world. Addressing the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau’s AGM this morning Sir Reg Empey said only peace could deliver the goods.
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Continuing violence frustrates tourism growth
The Minister responsible for tourism in Northern Ireland has said the potential to grow the sector is being frustrated by images beamed across the world of violence on the streets.
Continuing violence frustrates tourism growth
The Minister responsible for tourism in Northern Ireland has said the potential to grow the sector is being frustrated by images beamed across the world of violence on the streets.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
