Holywood Issue 12 • December 2013
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We know everyone at this time of year is yammering on about Christmas this and Christmas that. Which is all well and good and we’re very happy for you. But aren’t we all forgetting something at this special time of year? Yes that’s right its the first anniversary of Bloom Holywood - Happy Bloommas! I know it snows on the festive parade a little bit but we hope you’ll join with us in a glass of eggnog to celebrate one whole year of publishing Holywood’s favourite A5 sized magazine. To celebrate, or as a lucky coincidence, we shall be launching our brand new jazzy amazing fantastic website next month! Very exciting stuff at www.bloommagazine.co.uk. We cant wait for you to see it. PLUS for anyone who doesn’t receive the magazine through their door, Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange have kindly agreed to be a stockist! A big thanks to them. And a huge thanks to you for your unwavering support since we launched and to all the local businesses that continue to support what we do. We couldn’t do this without you, them and us. Go team Bloom! Cringe. Have a good one and see you on the other side.
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4 Local News What’s been happening and what’s going to happen? Here’s our analysis
10 health and beauty Deborah Harper has five festive faves to share with you
12 xmas crafts If it’s too nippy to go outside, here’s a festive task with tasty results
16 xmas gifts Practical pressies from a selection of businesses on your doorstep
20 the asian legend We checked out Holywood’s newest restaurant and it was delicious!
24 cookbook Check out these incredible festive creations from Canteen at The Mac
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We have tried and tested three fantastic local businesses. Here’s the lowdown
30 fan of the cloth A nappy idea that started over a cuppa and is now scooping awards
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he’s behind you. And so on. 6 Dec 2013 7pm Queen’s Hall, Holywood is the annual community performance of this year’s panto, Dick Whittington. The hero journeys to London to seek his fortune, accompanied by his faithful cat. But gold soon becomes the least of his worries when he is smitten with Alice Fitzwarren, the Alderman’s daughter, and is confronted with the baddest of all pantomime baddies - King Rat! Limited tickets available. Bookings must be made directly with the Arts department. 028 9127 0371 wendy.williams@northdown.gov.uk £2.50
A seasonal selection of Christmas carols, songs and melodies with the Ulster Orchestra, conducted by the effervescent Christopher Bell at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex 5th Dec 7.45pm. Tickets at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings, at North Down Museum (028 9127 1200) or Bangor Tourist Information Centre (028 9127 0069). £15/£13/£7
Travel professionals from the Oasis Travel team based in the local Holywood and Bangor branches have been on top of the world recently. Lynn Jamison from Oasis Travel, Bangor, and Simon O’Neill from Oasis Travel, Holywood were each presented with certificates to mark the successful completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Management and the attainment of the Institute of Leadership & Management award in First Line Management. The awards represent a year of hard work and determination for the senior Oasis staff member who were part time students with the Emerging Leaders Programme delivered by Time Associates – and it’s not over, for the leading Northern Ireland travel agency is committed to continuing training via the Investors In People programme. Pictured: Lynn Jamison from Oasis Travel, Bangor, and Simon O’Neill from Oasis Travel, Holywood, with their certificates for their NVQ level 3 training in Management Principals.
holywood girl’s sponsored head shave for marie curiew 21 year old Rachael McGaffin from Holywood will be doing a sponsored head shave for Marie Curie Cancer Care on the 7th December at 8.30pm in Cafe Ceol, Bangor. In recent months Rachael and a friend have held family fun day events for Marie Curie in relation to this and have so far raised over £1000 with more still coming in. It is an open event and cafe is open to the public as normal but Rachael I will be doing the head shave with a small group of friends & anyone else who wants to come and watch, before the room gets too busy, Rachael would be very grateful. Wishing Rachael all the very best with her event from all here at Bloom.You can support Rachael here: justgiving.com/rachael-mcgaffin 4 bloommagazine.co.uk
spirit of christmas past 8 Dec 11am-4pm at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Seasonal smells, Christmas fayre, brass bands and carol singing around the Christmas tree infuse the museum with the Spirit of Christmas Past. Children can write their letter to Santa who will be taking time out of his busy schedule to warm his toes in front of the Old Rectory fire. Sample a range of seasonal fayre, listen to the brass bands and carol singers and enjoy the Magicians in the Gilford Picture House and the Irish Rail Gallery. Step back in time and discover
Women in Business NI Awards 2013:
how seasonal decorations transformed people’s homes and
Tori Higginson and Andrea Martin
be inspired with some decorative ideas for your own home.
from Holywood’s Stamp Promotions
Visit the Christmas Market to pick up a gift or two or some
are presented with the award for Best
ready-made decorations. Join the carol singers to sing tradi-
New Start Up by Kate Marshall, Chair
tional carols around the Christmas Tree before you head for
of Women in Business NI, and Ellvena
home. Admission prices: Adults £9, Children (5 to 17 years)
Graham of Ulster Bank at the third
£5, Concession £5.50, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
annual Women in Business NI Awards
£24, Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £18.50, Children
in association with Invest Northern
aged 4 and under are free tel 028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm
Ireland. www.womeninbusinessni.com
14 Dec 2.30pm - 3.30pm North Down Museum, Bangor.
Action Cancer’s Santa Letters are a great
A chance for children to make an extra special Jumping
way to bring a smile to someone’s face
Clay Christmas piece to add to the festivities. Places are
this Christmas and support the charity.
limited and will go very quickly for this popular work-
All they ask for is a kind donation of £5
shop. Book through North Down Museum reception.
to Action Cancer. Deadline for receipt
028 9127 1200 museum@northdown.gov.uk £6 payable
of all postal and internet orders is Friday
on booking at North Down Museum.
13th December 2013. actioncancer.org
10 Dec 2013 - 13 Dec 2013 6pm - 9pm Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra. Enjoy the gentle atmosphere of a traditional Christmas at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Enjoy a family evening strolling around the Town exhibit buildings investigating the traditional Christmas decorations and find out how to make your own using holly, ivy, paper chains and candles * You can sample traditional Christmas food to the accompaniment of young carol singers and the brass band. Sing traditional carols and listen to seasonal readings in the atmospheric setting of the Omagh Meeting House. On Tuesday 10th & Friday 13th December accomplished mezzo soprano, Harriet Jenkins who will give a solo rendition of a traditional Victorian carol. Santa will be warming his feet by the fire in one of the houses and children can post their letters to Santa in the traditional post office. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations. Watch the Magician conjure in the Picture House. Adults £7.50/Children (5 to 17 years) £4.50*/Concession £5.00/Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £21.00/Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £15.50/Children aged 4 and under are free. * Please note that food sampling has limited availability each evening. More Information. 028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm bloommagazine.co.uk 5
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The brand new edition to Holywood’s High Street, Eighty One, is locally owned by husband and wife team, Darryl and Demelza, their tag line is Coffee • Cooking • Cocktails. They serve the finest Coffee Crema & Tea Pigs from early morning alongside fabulous breakfasts.... the aroma of their freshly baked scones and traybakes is hard to resist! Eighty One moves seamlessly into lunchtime where you can get a variety of lunches, delicious salads, succulent homemade beef burgers along side old favourites like soups, sandwiches, bagels and toasties, not forgetting their daily special’s board which has their melt in the mouth flan, pasta and freshly caught fish of the day .......Eighty One serves it all! During the afternoon you will find a mix of coffee drinkers enjoying complimentary newspapers alongside ladies sipping cocktails and gents enjoying a well deserved pint. As the night draws in and the candles are lit, Eighty One comes alive with evening diners enjoying the fabulous sharing plates, steaks, pasta and fresh fish dishes, all prepared to the highest standard by Eighty One’s head chef Peter and his team. From late evening into the early morning the wine & cocktails are flowing in the bustling atmosphere. Their diary is filling up fast with Christmas bookings and the team at Eighty One is really looking forward to their first Christmas on Holywood High Street! Eighty One’s upstairs lounge is available to hire for private parties & business meetings. For more info contact 028 9042 2011 info@81holywood or facebook.com/81holywood. Opening hours: Tue-Wed: 8am - 6pm / Thu 8am-12am / Fri 8am-1am / Sat: 9am-1am / Sun 10am-6pm
Sainsbury’s HOLYWOOD EXCHANGE AND THE ‘Local Hero’ Chris Winchester who works at Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange Store as part of the Interserve cleaning team, recently received a generous reward cheque of £100 from a delighted elderly lady and her Family. The lady, age 85, had lost a precious gold ring, the last thing that her late husband had given her. While carrying out daily cleaning around the milk section, Chris found the lost item attached to his cleaning mop. The lady was so delighted to be reunited with the ring that the family awarded the colleague with £100. Chris then in turn, kindly donated the majority of the money that he had received to the Sainsburys Holywood Charity Partner, Age NI. 6 bloommagazine.co.uk
Hills of Holywood select greengrocer
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Belfast Metropolitan College awarded its first ever Honorary Fellowship Award to Holywood man and spinal injury pioneer, Mark Pollock, during its annual higher education Graduation ceremony. The former South Pole adventurer, received the prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding personal achievements. Mark was awarded the College’s highest accolade it can bestow during the first of three ceremonies which celebrated the achievements of over 1,000 students. The inspiraUNISEX SALON tional role model shared his story of facing challenges in his personal and professional life with young and mature learners at Belfast Met’s Graduation ceremony on Wednesday 13 November. Mark Pollock, Belfast Metropolitan College Honorary Fellow, said: “I am honoured to receive this significant award from Belfast Metropolitan College. I have faced many challenges in my personal and professional life and I am pleased that I can share my experience to help others navigate through crossroads, obstacles or turning points in their lives. As these graduates further their education, careers and personal journeys, I hope each of them will take some inspiration from my story and rise to the challenges they may be faced with in future.” Visit www.belfastmet.ac.uk for more details or follow @bfastmet on twitter.
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Health & Beauty
7 Station Square, Helen’s Bay • 028 9185 2859 • deborahharperbeauty.co.uk
FIVE FESTIVE FAVES It has been a fantastic year at Deborah Harper Makeup and Beauty. This is our 2nd Christmas in the salon in Helen’s Bay and if you haven’t already popped in - please do! Every Thursday night in December we have mulled wine, mince pies and fab gifts for you to browse and of course gift vouchers that such a lovely way to show you care. There are plenty of things to get excited about and here are our FIVE FESTIVE FAVES!
1. Cosy Clothes
THE LA << IN DY RED
2. Berry Lipstick
3. Keep it Local
As soon as we hit the winter season I am always ready to embrace the dark, rich berry red lips, lots of mascara and perfectly defined brows! Check out this gorgeous Senna lipstick in Garnet! Beautiful.
I actually love the dark nights and getting wrapped up in jumpers, coats, scarves and hitting the town center to get a coffee with friends and do a little shopping!
I was so impressed with Lady Sylvia Hermon who said even with all her work and travelling to London she does her shopping in her constituency of North Down. It has really inspired me to shop local and support so many of the beautiful shops on my doorstep! E RKL SPA RT>> ALE
5. Pretty Nails! I have discovered a range of nail polishes that not only do I love so much we have brought them into the salon but I can honestly say I have never used a polish with such beautiful colours and sparkle! I am loving ‘Fit for a Queen’.
4. Sparkle! Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens and we are going mad for all the fab glitter eyeshadows and accessories! I love BarryM and Urban Decay for a great selection, just apply a little sparkle over your everyday eyeshadow and I am in no doubt you will feel that little bit extra special for your Christmas do, family dinner or girls night out!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! 10 bloommagazine.co.uk
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81 High Street Holywood Tel: 028 9042 2011 www.81holywood.com
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fabulous festive fancies
cookie tree decorations These delicious festive cookies are decorated with colorful icing and then strung with decorative ribbons to create edible tree decorations. The red, green, and white icing is applied neatly around the edges of the cookies, as well as in different patterns across the surface. This recipe will make approximately 18 cookies.
*Materials
6 tablespoons (75g) unsalted butter 115g superfine (caster) sugar 1 extra large (large) egg 200g all-purpose (plain) flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Tubes of ready-made colored icing Plastic wrap (clingfilm) Rolling pin Cookie cutters in different shapes Plastic drinking straw Baking sheet Wire rack Wax (greaseproof) paper 20cm ribbon/braid per cookie
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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Cream the butter and sugar until soft, and then beat in the egg. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in clingfilm, and put in the refrigerator for about an hour.
2. Roll out the cookie mixture to a thickness of approximately 1cm and use the cookie cutters to cut out the different shapes. Cut down the plastic drinking straw to a length of about 10cm using scissors and pierce the top of each cookiewith it to make a hole for the ribbon.
Images copyright of Cico Books. Recipe taken from the book; Christmas Crafts by Catherine Woram, photography by Caroline Arber, published by CICO Books. £14.99, paperback, and available from all good bookshops or call 01256-302699 quoting GLR8UE to purchase a copy at the special price of £10.99 including free p&p. Visit www.cicobooks.co.uk 12 bloommagazine.co.uk
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3. Bake the cookies on a baking sheet lined with wax (greaseproof) paper for about 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a wire rack. Use the plastic drinking straw to repierce the holes if they have closed up during cooking. Leave the cookies to cool. Decorate each cookie with icing as desired. Cut pieces of ribbon and ric rac braid, approximately 8in (20cm) long, and thread them through the holes in each cookie. Tie in a knot and trim the ribbon ends diagonally using scissors to stop them fraying.
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Christmas Gift Guide Struggling to find something for the special peeps in your life. Try these, they’re right on your doorstep... Beautiful, unique handmade door wreaths made to order by Scarlet & Crimson. A wonderful creation ideal for this festive time of year and beyond. Priced individually. 29 Church Road. 028 9042 6064. scarletandcrimson.com
Little Citizens This Igloo 3 Layer wooden puzzle is a great learning tool for laterally thinking. Peel away the layers, from the outside of the igloo into the living room where the penguins play and one more layer takes you into the cosy den where penguins and bears are tucked into bed. £16. 120 High Street. 07736 067529 littlecitizensboutique.com
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From Zeppelin, the latest Viktoria Luise Lady watch (7331M-5). £229. 90 High Street. 028 9042 2227.
Iona Shop
Desert Silver
Just one of a selection of unique gifts and treats from the shop full of surprises. 27 Church Road. 028 9042 8597
No. 81 Any value available for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. The perfect gift! 81 High Street. 028 9042 2011. 81holywood.com
Watchman Anywhere The Watchman Anywhere remote oil level monitoring kit, produced by Kingspan Environmental, will make sure you never run out of oil again. The monitoring device, which is simply attached to the top of an oil tank, alerts you when the tank needs re-filled by ultrasound techniques. Monitor your oil level anytime, anywhere with the free app, available on iPhone or Android devices. Get your Watchman Anywhere today. £130 RRP but we have a special 15% discount for Bloom readers! Just enter the code Bloom01 at www.watchmananywhere.com 16 bloommagazine.co.uk
Gorgeous cashmere scarves and wraps from local online business Desert Silver. Check out their website for an extensive range of 100% cashmere and unique jewellery sourced in Oman. Prices start at £40. www.desertsilver.co.uk.
ReFound
l Loca n desig Charm bracelet by SteamPunk. £12. Plant stand by Nuala Maguire. £69. Available from ReFound. 1st Floor, 7 Wellington Place. 07811 342444 refoundonline.com
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13-15 Church Rd, Holywood 028 9042 4102
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Hannah, Leslie and staff wish all their customers a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
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Zoffany • Rapture & Wright Sanderson • Voyage Romo • John Sankey Furniture Interior Design - Antiques - Bespoke Furniture - Fabric Library Wallpaper - Curtain Design - Upholstery Audley Court, 118 High St, Holywood (beside Red Ruby Rouge) Tel: 028 9042 4714
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Diploma in CBT at Belfast Cognitive Therapy Centre
The first BACP acceedited course in Ireland
T: 028 9042 6992 (at State of Mind Holywood) M: 07919 446685 E: d.coyne3@ntlworld.com
THE ASIAN LEGEND
GET SET FOR A LEGENDARY meal AT HOLYWOODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LATEST RESTAURANT! You may have noticed a lot of work going on at the former site of The Water Margin. Extensive refurbishment work has been undertaken by new owner Kam and the result; The Asian Legend. A brand new Chinese and Asian restaurant with a wonderful menu and a simply sumptuous interior with stunning coastal views. We had the pleasure of meeting Kam who is an incredibly enthusiastic and passionate man who was keen to do something a little bit different. We are certainly not short on choice when it comes to Asian and Chinese restaurants here in Northern Ireland, so for Kam, when he planned The Asian Legend, it had to be special. And Kam has exceeded his goal. Inside, the redesign has a deluxe and stunning warmth with authentic touches and an impeccable attention to detail. Plus, those views out across the lough have to be seen to be believed. The menu features a diverse line up spanning Chinese, Asian, Thai Korean and Japanese. Business is steadily building up for Kam and his team with a growing list of regulars coming back for more which is credit to the staff both in the kitchen and front of house.The duck is proving to be very popular and is becoming a house favourite. We had the delight of tasting just a few of the dishes on offer. To start, we had the freshly cooked crispy aromatic duck which was a beautifully moist and perfectly cooked. The sauce was a sensation! We also had the salted & chilli chicken, a classic, which was again cooked perfectly and had all of us reaching for more. Then followed Chicken Curry and boiled rice and Beef Pad Thai, both of which were extremely popular and tasted so fresh and were evidently passionately put together. Of course you can also enjoy in comfort of own home with the take away service and the restaurant is available to book for private parties/functions and will have a karaoke machine very soon for such events. At the moment there is a fantasic evening offer - 2 courses for ÂŁ9.50 served from Sunday to Thursday. Kids meals also available. Thank you to Kam and his team for inviting us and we look forward to another Legendary meal very soon. 20 bloommagazine.co.uk
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47-49 High Street 028 9042 2333 028 9042 7740
Scarlet & Crimson Fresh flowers • Wedding bouquets Antique and Vintage collectibles. 29 Church Road Holywood 028 9042 6064 scarletandcrimson.com
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Christmas! • Wide range of crafts & handmade wooden toys • Christmas decorations & gift packs • Wholefood & herbal medicines • 100% pure beeswax candles & candle holders • Dr Hauschka - The best care for your skin • Weleda skin care range • A. Vogel herbal medicine 27 Church Road Holywood Tel: 028 9042 8597
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Braised shoulder of lamb, root vegetables and pearl barley
Christmas TIME IN CANTEEN AT The Mac Situated in the vibrant Saint Anne’s Square in Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter, Canteen at the MAC has fast become renowned for its culinary twist on modern cuisine in Belfast’s world-class arts venue. Canteen offers the perfect location a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Belfast. To celebrate Canteen at the MAC’s exciting up and coming Christmas and New Year events schedule, Bloom is delighted to share these mouth-watering delights guaranteed to impress even the most discerning of guests this Christmas. For further information and bookings at Canteen at the MAC, including menus and photo gallery please visit themaclive.com 24 bloommagazine.co.uk
Tea smoked chicken, mizuna, pumpkin seed and pomegranate salad, walnut oil
TEA SMOKED CHICKEN, MIZUNA, PUMPKIN SEED and POMEGRANATE SALAD, WALNUT OIL Serves 2 85g Demerara sugar 85g long grain rice 12 tea bags – torn open & bags discarded 2 x 225g chicken breasts 50ml walnut oil 10ml balsamic vinegar 1 pomegranate – cut in half and flesh tapped out 25g toasted pumpkin seeds 150g mizuna leaves 1 tomato – deseeded & cut into strips 3 radish – finely sliced
Put the sugar, rice and tea leaves into a bowl and combine. Line the base of a large sturdy pan with tin foil and sprinkle over the rice and tea mixture. Cover with another layer of foil and place the pan over a moderate heat. Once the pan begins to smoke, lay the chicken on top of the tin foil and drizzle with a little walnut oil, season with salt & pepper Cover with a tight fitted lid or a sheet of tin foil, allow to smoke on the cooker top on moderate heat for approx 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and tender Once cooked allow to cool slightly and slice into strips Dress the mizuna leaves by placing the leaves into a bowl with the balsamic vinegar, walnut oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper; toss together. Add the tomato, radish, pumpkin seeds, place into a bowl, place the chicken on top, scatter the pomegranate flesh on top
BRAISED SHOULDER OF LAMB, ROOT VEGETABLES and PEARL BARLEY Serves 4 Shoulder of lamb – skin slightly scoured 2 sprigs rosemary 2 sprigs thyme 4 cloves garlic 2 carrots ½ onion 1 bay leaf Salt & pepper 1 cm dice carrot, parsnip, celeriac, turnip 125g pearl barley – soaked in cold water over night 100ml rapeseed oil Season by rubbing salt & pepper, rosemary, garlic and 50ml oil over the lamb, leave at room temperature
for 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 220c Place a large casserole dish on high heat on cooker top, add rest of oil and brown the lamb all over quickly then add the carrot, onion and rest of herbs, cover with warm water and cover, place in oven for approx 15-20mins then turn down to 120c for approx 5 hours. When cooked remove lamb from liquid and rest, skim off any excess fat and strain. Reduce liquid to make the sauce, when half reduced add the diced vegetables and barley and cook 15minutes. Serve with scallion mash
christmas pudding Serves Plenty! 150 grams currants 150 grams sultanas 150 grams roughly chopped prunes 175 ml sherry
100 grams plain flour 125 grams breadcrumbs 150 grams suet 150 grams dark brown muscovado sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves 1 teaspoon baking powder grated zest of 1 lemon 3 large eggs 1 medium cooking apple (peeled and grated) 2 tablespoons honey 1 bottle Guinness Put the currants, sultanas and prunes into a bowl with the sherry, swill the bowl a bit, then cover with clingfilm and leave to steep overnight In a large mixing bowl, combine all the remaining pudding ingredients, Add the steeped fruits, and Guinness Scrape and press the mixture into the prepared pudding basin, squish it down and put on the lid. Then wrap with a layer of foil , steam for 5 hours
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Fan of the cloth What started out as a simple idea discussed over a cup of coffee, has led, 6 months later, to a thriving Cloth Nappy Library and a prestigious national award. Here’s the remarkable story... Since it was set up in March of this year, Cloth Nappy Library NI run by a group of dedicated mums for mums, has not only broken world records and received full backing from Stormont but can now add award winner to their list of achievements. Cloth Nappy Library NI received a Highly Commended award for Waste Reduction Project of the Year at the prestigious UTV Business Eye Awards, held at the Culloden Estate and Spa, Holywood. Speaking about the evening, Belfast Cloth Champion, Andrea O’Brien added “To even be shortlisted was an award in itself, however to be recognised amongst the best in Business within Northern Ireland was like a dream come true. We are a not for profit organisation run solely by volunteers and this award demonstrates the hard work and commitment that the 30 bloommagazine.co.uk
mums on the team have put into the project, in their free time, for the advantage of others.” ‘There’s no doubt that cloth nappies are becoming increasingly popular with mums and dads today,’ Andrea added. ‘We’ve moved so far from the old, dated traditional view of cloth nappies to one which is now smart, comfy, easy on the eye and – above all else – great for the environment! The arrival of the library system means that parents can now benefit from all of the advantages of the cloth nappies AND do it without a large, initial outlay. The library service makes using reusable nappies easy on the purse – and the environment!’ In order to raise the profile of the Cloth Nappy Library, they were involved with European Week for Waste Reduction 16th-24th November. “We ran an event
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