Inform Newsletter Spring Summer 2015

09 Contacting the Council 0300 303 1777 by Text Phone 028 8225 6216 Council serviceswill continue to be delivered fromtheir current locationswhich include the Townhall in Enniskillen and theGrange inOmagh, aswell as the twoDepots at Gortrush andKillyvilly. OpeningHours Council Offices in both locations continue to be Monday – Friday, 9:00 am– 5:00 pm. Gortrush Depot Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am– 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am– 4:00 pm KillyvillyDepot Monday - Friday 8:30 am– 5:00 pm Registration of Births, Deaths andMarriages at theGrange and the Townhall: Monday - Thursday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Friday: 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Closed : 12.45 pm - 1.30 pm The telephone number of Fermanagh andOmaghDistrict Council is 0300 303 1777 This number is for all Council services irrespective of their location and including the Planning services located at CountyHall, Omagh andCounty Buildings, Enniskillen. This is a “lo call” number and is charged at exactly the same rate as youwould pay for calling 01 and 02 numbers. Calls to this number are also included in any inclusive allowance youmay have for calling 01 and 02 numbers fromeither your landline ormobile. If you are calling fromRoI, or roaming on an Irish network, please dial 0044 300 303 1777. The following key facilities of the Council will also be contactable on their existing telephone numbers: KillyvillyDepot 028 6632 3533 GortrushDepot 028 8224 7859 DrummeeWasteManagement 028 6634 2675 The Ardhowen 028 6632 3233 Strule Arts Centre 028 8224 7831 FermanaghVisitor InformationCentre 028 6632 3110 Omagh Tourist InformationCentre 028 8224 7831 Fermanagh Lakeland Forum 028 6632 4121 Omagh Leisure Complex 028 8224 6711 Bawnacre Centre 028 6862 1177 Castle Park Leisure Centre 028 6772 1299 CKS Community Centre 028 8224 7560 Hospital RoadCommunity Centre 028 8224 4426 Strathroy Community Centre 028 8224 3725 Marble ArchCaves 028 6634 8855 EnniskillenCastleMuseums 028 6632 5000 Thewebsite address for the Council is: www.fermanaghomagh.com The newwebsite is currently under development andwhen complete it will be easy to transact business with the Council online. For general enquiries, the email address is: info@fermanaghomagh.com Serviceswhich are NOT the responsibility of the Council In addition to Fermanagh andOmaghDistrict Council, a number of agencies and government departments have responsibility for the delivery of a range of serviceswithin the district. These include: Roads, street lights, footways, bridges& on-streetcarparking. These are the responsibility of Transport NI. Please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/ transport-ni or telephone 028 9054 0540 for information. Waterandsewerage These are the responsibility of NIWater. Please visit www.niwater.com or telephone 08457 440 088 for information Electricity Electricity supply is the responsibility of Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), no matter who bills you for your energy usage. Please visit www.nie.co.uk or telephone 03457 643 643 for information. Rates The administration and collection of domestic and non-domestic rates is carried out by Land and Property Services (LPS). For further information please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates HOUSING TheNorthern IrelandHousing Executive offers a range of services to people living in socially rented, privately rented and owner occupied accommodation. For further information please visit www.nihe.gov.uk or telephone 03448 920 900. TheArdhowen, Fermanagh’s Theatre The Ardhowen, opened in 1986, is situated in a beautiful lakeside setting in the historic island town of Enniskillen, with its picturesque outdoor terrace, marina and picnic facilities adjacent to theNational Trust Castlecoole Estate. Themain auditorium is a 290 seat theatre that has fixed, raked seating. The Ardhowen offers a year-round programme of drama, classical music, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, blues, comedy, countrymusic as well as school performances and community events. The Ardhowen also hosts theHappyDays Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, Fermanagh Live Arts Festival, Lakeland Players Annual Pantomime, Enniskillen Drama Festival, Enniskillen Light Operatic’s ChristmasMusical and EnniskillenAmateur Dramatic Society’s annual production. The Studio is used extensively for dance classes, music, local drama and stage musical rehearsals, workshops, meetings and photography as well as by local and commercial hirers. The restaurant opens every day except Sundays, servingmorning coffee and lunches. The bar opens before and after performances. The Ardhowen offers a diverse and quality programme of events and performances for residents and visitors alike. Upcoming festivals include: Come toWilde Fermanagh for AWilde Weekend (01- 04May 2015) Theworld’s first annual multi-arts Festival celebratingOscarWilde. A festival of theatre, decorative arts, storytelling, music and song, writers talks, readings, filmand fireworks in venues across Enniskillen and Fermanagh. 4thHappyDays Enniskillen International Beckett Festival (23 Jul – 03Aug 2015) A legacy of the 2012UKCultural Olympiad www.happy-days-enniskillen.com Upcoming highlights: TheUlster Orchestra (02April 2015) This concert by theUlster Orchestra features Symphonic Strings withChief Conductor Rafael Payare. Bringing theOrchestra’s string section into the limelight, the concert includes universal favourites by Barber andMozart alongside Tchaikovsky’s great Serenade for Strings. Other forthcoming performances include: • Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam • Anthony Toner • WilliamCaulfield • TheGarth Brooks Experience • Tommy Fleming • The AoifeDoyle Band • Knotty Pine String Band • Clubsound and SeanKeane. For more information contact: Ardhowen BoxOffice 028 6632 5440 www.ardhowentheatre.com StruleArts Centre, Omagh Situated in the heart of Omagh, StruleArts Centre is a state of the art multi- purpose venue for Theatre, Music, Dance and theVisual Arts. Facilities include a 384 seatedAuditorium, Lecture Theatre, Dance and Recording Studios, Restaurant, Café and Bar. Since opening in 2007, Strule Arts Centre has welcomed hundreds of thousands of patrons to be entertained by performances from professional hire, community and amateur based organisations including school performances, workshops, classes, art exhibitions and conferences. Strule Arts Centre offers creative outlets and opportunities for local, national and international talent. Some of the upcoming highlights include, • Performances by Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam, More Power to Your Elbow, BrianColl,William Caulfield, LisaMcHugh, Anthony Toner, Conor Keys, The Comedy Club, Kathleen Turner, andmaking his debut at Strule Arts Centre ComedianAaronMcCann plusmanymore includingOmagh Festival Vintage Tea Party • StruleArts Centre Children’s Festival 15th&16th and 22nd&23rdMay 2015 Twoweekends of fun for all the family, performances andworkshops based around visual arts, dance andmusical theatre. Suitable for Toddlers – Twelve years old. • Workshops Furniture upcycling and flower arranging, animation, music, pottery andmusical Theatre • Art exhibitions Art byNorthwest, Brian Latchford and August CraftMonthwith John Rainey • Classes Irish Language, Singing in Irish, Sean nós dancing, IrishDancing Zumba, Meditation and Yoga Formore information contact Strule Arts BoxOffice 028 8224 7831 www.struleartscentre.co.uk 10 0300 303 1777 For information or to contact any of the council services use the newcouncil number listed above followus Formore news and events in the district you can followus on social media ourmission Leading & serving our community, workingwith others to promote quality of life, quality places and quality services for all @fermanaghomagh facebook.com/fermanaghomagh