A worthy cause if ever there was one. Slavery and human trafficing isn’t something that’s only confined to history books, its real and it still goes on today. It can be card to believe but more people are trafficed today as slaves than any other time in history.
It’s time the world knew just how big the problem is and help those who are trapped against their will. Download the Twenty Seven Million track from iTunes from tomorrow (Monday 27th February), that way we can get the tune into the charts, tell the world and raise much needed funds for a true cause.
** UPDATE Tuesday 28 FEB ***
The song is already at Number 4 on iTunes!
Download the A21 Matt Redman / LZ7 single today – only 99p
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/twenty-seven-million-single/id500399945
The MSA N.I Rally championship is coming to Kirkistown! Saturday will see the Magic Bullet crew come down the peninsula for an action packed day of rallying. So far there is an entry list of over 80 cars, some of which being driven by the biggest names in Irish rallying – Kenny McKinstry, Derek McGarrity and the young but talented Connor McCloskey.
The usual host of Subaru’s and Mitsubishi’s will be joined by a large handful of special cars including the crowd pleasing ex – Dani Sordo WRC Mini and plenty of sideways action from the MkII Escorts.
The weather’s set to be good, so why not come down for a fun filled day of bumps, bashes and rally action this Saturday 18th February.
So, you’ve left it to the last minute or, more likely you just plain forgot about Valentine’s Day and now the florists are empty and you’re in trouble. All is not lost, you have still time to save the day (and your skin) by making your own roses… from duct tape! Besides, roses cost a fortune and in these financially challenging times we’re constsntly being told not to waste money. All you need is some drinking straws, a pair of scissors, some red and green duct tape and a red and a green permanent marker for colouring in the edges of the tape (and probably a hot water bottle for the spare room).
If you’re feeling really romantic you could also make her a duct tape bracelet or even a nice pair of duct tape flip flips.
Let us know how it goes 
A recent survey by Bangor PSNI revealed that three quarters of burglaries occur when householders fail to lock up properly at night. Don’t make it easy for burglars, lock your doors and windows at night and when you leave it unoccupied.
Students at Swansea University had a good laugh at posters on the campus instructing how to use toilets properly until the realised it wasn’t a joke.
University heads had been going potty after some toilets were left in a mess blaming “cultural differences” in the way thevtoilets are used by some foreign and decided to publish the posters. “Since the inception of these posters, the situation has greatly improved in the affected areas.”
Tries by Robbie Diack, Ran Pienaar, Craig Gilroy and Stefan Terblanche gave Ulster another bonus point win in the Pro12 league match tonight at Ravenhill. The final score, Ulster 30 Dragons 12.
Paddy Wallace missed the match due to a late call-up to the Ireland squad for tomorrow night’s match against France in Paris as out-half Jonny Sexton looks a doubtful starter following a training injury.
As of April 2012 simply having your dog licenced will not be enough, all dog owners will have to show that their pooch has been microchipped. Previously this was a costly exercise however, Ards Borough Council in alliance with the Dogs Trust are offering FREE microchipping in a bid to further responsible dog ownership. This offer is only valid until 31st March 2012.
This involves a small chip being inserted just under the skin, which the Dog Warden or other animal welfare officer can scan using a hand held reader to retrieve the owner’s name and address, enabling lost dogs to be returned to their owners much sooner than before.
Rover or Fido need only make an appointment at one of the following vets – it doesn’t hurt:
- Ards Veterinary Clinic……Tel. 028 9181 8898
- Balloo Vets, Killinchy……Tel. 028 9754 2111
- Clare Ferris Veterinary Clinic,Millisle……Tel. 028 9186 2777
- Comber Veterinary Clinic……Tel. 028 9187 0899
- Jubilee Veterinary Clinic, Newtownards……Tel. 028 9181 2226
- Peninsula Veterinary Clinic, D’dee……Tel. 028 9188 2004
- Peninsula Veterinary Clinic, Kircubbin……Tel. 028 4273 8346
The Dogs Trust Microchipping Roadshows* will be at:
- Londonderry Park N’ards – Monday 19 March 2012
- Parkway, Comber – Tuesday 20 March 2012
- Exploris Car Park, Portaferry Wednesday 21st March
- The Commons. D’dee – Thursday 22 March 2012
- Londonderry Park, N’ards – Friday 23 March 2012
Once your dog has been microchipped please inform the Borough Inspector’s Office – 028 9182 4074, so the licence record can be updated
*Please note that only puppies over 12 weeks of age with both vaccinations can be microchipped at the road shows
