Latest - 31/03/05
Apologies for a lack of updates on the site lately, Easter Holidays and the England v Northern Ireland trip. Rest assured though the campaign continues. Correspondence is ongoing between Rest in East and those who offered help at Westminster, any we think prudent to do so will be published here on the site. Over the next few weeks meetings have been scheduled with, amongst others: Glentoran President and major shareholder Mr David Chick, IFA Chief Executive Mr Howard Wells, and Mr Tony Whitehead of the Strategic Investment Board, the man responsible for the new National Stadium Project.
Latest - 24/03/05
On January 25th 2005 Rest in East met with and presented to the Glentoran Board of Directors the groups' findings and recommendations after over 3 months lobbying of Belfast City Councillors, Officers, MP's, PSNI, prominent East Belfast Individuals, Community Workers and Buisinessmen.
Due to understandable and growing interest in Rest in East's findings from the broader Glentoran fraternity, we have decided to now publish that Position Statement in it's entirity ... HERE
Latest - 23/03/05
Rest in East would like to thank Mr Mervyn Elder - Director of Client Services Belfast City Council, Mr Maurice Parkinson - Head of Parks & Amenities Belfast City Council, Mr Wallace Browne - Deputy Chairman BCC Client Services Committee & member Parks and Amenities sub-committee, and Mr Harry Toan - member BCC Client Services Committee, for their time and candour at today's meeting at Belfast City Council offices.
Press Cuttings page updated
Latest - 22/03/05
Westminster report ... HERE
And the search goes on ... even in Whitehall ... HERE
Latest - 21/03/05
It begins ... it's already been worth the effort going to Westminster ... HERE
As a result of yesterday's group meeting of 'Rest in East' we will now be seeking meetings with all the major shareholders of Glentoran Football Club.
Latest - 18/03/05
Remember that Declaration of support for Glentoran FC's bid to remain in East Belfast? Well look at it now ... HERE
Latest - 15/03/05
The group can now look forward to meetings with Mr Howard Wells, Chief Executive of the I F A, and Mr Tony Whitehead of the Strategic Investment Board, the man responsible for the new National Stadium Project.
Latest - 13/03/05
Press Cuttings page updated.
Latest - 11/03/05
Rest in East are pleased to announce that we now look forward to a meeting with current President and former Chairman of Glentoran Football Club, Mr David Chick.
Latest - 10/03/05
There's that lack of 'Warm' feeling again ... The Alliance Party have now included Rest in East's quest for a new stadium in East Belfast in their forthcoming election manifesto ... HERE
Latest - 08/03/05
Rest in East would like to thank Raven Glentoran Supporters Club for their invitation to address their members last night. Once again a very open and worthwhile venture for all concerned, and please remember the same offer is extended to any and all interested supporters groups, affiliated or not.
Latest - 06/03/05
We can now confirm that amongst others, the Minister for Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) Angela Smith, will meet with Rest in East at Westminster.
Latest - 03/03/05
Westminster trip ... Mr David Liddington MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is the latest to confirm he will meet with representatives of the group on Wednesday. We can also report that Rest in East have now been allocated offices at the Palace of Westminster for the day.
We can now confirm the group have secured a second meeting with Mr Mervyn Elder, Director of Client Services at Belfast City Hall.
Latest - 02/03/05
So you want us to lobby do you ... HERE
Westminster trip - first replies ...
Dear Mr Welsh
Lord Laird has told me about the potential problems surrounding the sale of the Oval. I will be in London on the 9th March and would very much like to meet with your delegation. I am afraid that I cannot be in the Palace before 1430, but please e-mail me your programme.
Lord Glentoran
Dear Mr Welsh
Unfortunately, Mr Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, will be unable to meet with you and representatives of "Rest in East" during your visit to Westminster on the 9th as he will be in Brussels.
Regards - Diane Davidson
Secretary to Alistair Carmichael MP
Latest - 01/03/05
Rest in East will be at Belfast City Hall tonight for the meeting of Belfast City Council. The group intend asking members of the Council to commit themselves to Glentorans' battle to stay in East Belfast by signing a Declaration HERE. East Belfast MP Mr Peter Robinson became the first signatory last week. We will be identifying those who have and HAVE NOT signed. The same Declaration has been left with the Glentoran Board of Directors. The Declaration will form part of a detailed Charter the group intend presenting to VIP's at the Houses of Parliament next Wednesday.
