A film about a local disability activist who has fought hard to be recognised as a campaigner, educator and published social researcher will premiere at a private screening tonight in Belfast.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT this week is holistic therapist Valerie McVeigh, owner of Sole Sanctuary Holistic Health in Comber, where she is a member of the town's Chamber of Commerce What was your first job? My work life began at the age of 18 when I had a placement on a YTP scheme (youth training programme) as part of the training local businesses offered trainees work experience.
Seoul searching: Joe Trolan s story of swapping Ballinascreen for South Korea
Joe Trolan has lived in South Korea for the last 12 years (Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile)
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Life has been a series of decisions and relocations around the world for Joe Trolan. After studying in the USA, he spent 12 years in Seoul where sport still plays a huge role in his life and work. He spoke to Michael McMullan.
The size of the ball may have varied, the continents have changed, but Joe Trolan and sport have never been far apart. His life has been defined by it.
Q The one regret you wish you could amend?
A I try not to think of regrets or live life through regrets, but I try to make the commitment that I should make every day better than the last.
Q What about phobias. Do you have any?
A Not many. I guess I am the chief spider catcher in the house! Nobody else seems to like dealing with those. I am not too keen on rats and there are plenty of rats in Westminster, and I do mean that literally rather than metaphorically. Rats and mice, there are plenty of them running around, the building is close to the river and so on.
In this week s interview we talk to Gavin Robinson (36), DUP MP for Belfast East. Gavin lives in Dundonald with his wife Lindsay (37) and seven-year-old son Reuben.