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• Top Stories   The Reds Hit The Road A report on the recent visit of the Liverpool FC Community Support Team to the Shankill. >>>   92nd Anniversary of the Somme For the first time in recent years veterans and representatives of the Armed Forces, including the GOC Northern Ireland, Major General Chris Brown paraded from Church House to the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall. >>>     The Eleventh Pictures from the Eleventh. >>> The Twelfth Pictures from the Twelfth. >>>   Parades Forum Viewpoint By Tommy Cheevers (pictured) Secretary of State Shaun Woodward, recently stated that we had moved forward considerably on the Parades issue. What evidence does he have to support this theory? There are more “contentious” parades and more associated protests than ever and despite more dialogue taking place than before we are no closer to resolution. >>> Woodvale Methodist Church Fun Day Woodvale Methodist Church celebrated 68 years of witness on Sunday 27th April 2008 and as part of its celebrations held a week of special events which culminated in a fun day on Saturday morning. >>>     First visit to the Somme Formed just over 18 months ago in the Ballysillan area the 1st/15th North Belfast Somme Historical & Cultural Society have held a variety of fundraising events and educational trips culminating in a five day trip to the battlefields of France and Flanders. >>> Brown Square Park Gets A New Look The local park in Brown Square has recently been given a makeover by Belfast city council replacing the children’s play area with up to date equipment. >>>   The Tree Sculpture In Woodvale Park On Friday 27th June 2008 Greater Shankill Alternatives unveiled the “Tree” art sculpture in Woodvale Park. This very impressive and dominant public art piece was the culmination of several months work by a group of young people from Alternatives and artist Alan Cargo. >>> Aaron Bell Fundraiser Some months ago the Shankill Mirror reported on the untimely death of young Aaron Bell.  Determined to keep Aaron’s memory alive and focused some friends and family with the support of the City of Belfast Northern Ireland Supporters Club decided to run a charity fundraiser in memory of Aaron. >>>   The Roar of the Lambeg Friday 4th July saw the annual Richard Jameson Memorial Lambeg Drumming Match return to the Rex Bar. The competition organised by EPIC and West Belfast Athletic and Cultural Society attracted drums from across Ulster, with participants travelling from as far away as Coleraine. >>> Shankill Mirror Declined With 133 editions under our belt, 38,000 copies delivered, a readership in excess of 115,000, a website with thousands of hits per week it was something of a disappointment to us at the Shankill Mirror when our delivery service was asked to remove copies of the paper from the Crumlin Road Health Centre. >>>   Out With The Old And In With The New A vibrant community mural with a positive message has replaced a prominent loyalist mural at the junction of Limestone Road and North Queen Street. Hailed by all as a significant step forward for the Tigers Bay community as it moves away from the past towards a brighter, more positive future. >>> Shankill Riders go for it at Desertmartin August 8th and 9th August will see six riders from the Greater Shankill area competing at a 2 day national event at the Desertmartin MotoCross Park outside Magherafelt organised by the MotoCross Club of Northern Ireland. >>> Kristian Boyle

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