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HOLYWOOD • EDITION #20 • OCTOBER 2014
WELCOME!
People seem to have been talking about Christmas recently. Emails were coming through from mid July about Christmas menus, party venues etc. It’s hard to think about basting a turkey in the middle of July when really you’re meant to be basting yourself in factor four. But time flies by so quickly that the timing is actually about right. A fair warning for the festivities and many local restaurants are now taking bookings so you better get your skates on if you want a table. At the going rate the Bloom Magazine Belfast
Easter eggs will be on the shelves by the end of the month. A big congratulations again to everyone involved in the phenomenally successful Culture Night. An incredible achievement and a remarkable night for the town with visitors from near and far. We have plenty inside Bloom this month to keep you off your feet and on your seat for a while. Holywood has been buzzing. But don’t get too comfortable, you’ve enough on your plate - you’ve to get up in the roof space and get the Christmas tree down! Enjoy. @bloommag
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4 LOCAL NEWS All you need to know that was or is happening.
10 CULTURE NIGHT Photographic evidence of one of Holywood’s finest hours.
14 FITNESS FINESSE Active Health Solutions offer advice to get on track.
18 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Local solicitors celebrate a fantastic milestone.
20 HEALTH & BEAUTY Welcome to Aimee from Lekker Beauty and her new column.
22 SLOPING OFF Plan your tip to the slopes with Holywood’s Travel Counsellor
24 COOKBOOK South American cuisine from the grill to your belly.
26 BARBER ON TOUR Holywood’s Garry Jackson welcomes the Nomad Barber.
30 SEASONAL FOOD Vital Nutrition share their advice for the changing season.
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Travel Counsellors has just been presented with the Queen’s Award for International Trade. It makes them the one and only travel company to have received the Queen’s Award twice – an amazing achievement by any standard! “For over twenty years, we’ve gone further than anyone else to create perfect travel experiences. Our global team of expert travel professionals works with the best technology in the industry, sharing a passion for building strong personal relationships. It’s why the level of service at Travel Counsellors is simply unrivalled. So the next time you’re looking to travel, get in touch with me – your personal Travel Counsellor
The Autumn Festival takes place on 2 Oct from 10.30am - 4pm at Crawfordsburn Country Park with an apple theme. Celebrating all things apple, the day will be packed with fun activities, games, stalls and competitions for the whole family. Who was William Tell? Why should you eat an
– and see what I can do to make your experience extra-special!”
apple a day? Learn about the folk-
Contact your local Travel Counsellor Catherine Fetherston who is
lore and traditions associated with
based in Holywood on 028 9099 2780 or email catherine.fetherston@travelcounsellors.com
apples. Free entrance but small charge for some activities
Local slimmers put their best foot forward for cancer charity! Local slimmers raised over £1500 for a leading cancer charity when they held a Slimming World does Race for Life Event at Victoria Park, in August. The local men and women are all members of the East Belfast and Holywood Slimming World groups and held their own event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the organisation’s charity partner throughout 2014. The race was not competitive, and those taking part could choose the distance they’d like to cover. Michelle Hall, who runs groups in East Belfast says her members loved participating in Slimming World does Race for Life event. She says: “The event was fantastic and had a real feel-good atmosphere. Entrants could run, walk, cycle or skate across the finish line – whatever they wanted!” For more information about Slimming World or to find your nearest group log on to www.slimmingworld.com. 4 bloommagazine.co.uk
FUNDRAISER SUCCESS Members of the Boobie Nights Committee visited The Marie Curie Hospice, Belfast further to their BOOBIE Bollywood fundraiser in June! Cheques totalling £9,500 were presented to Marie Curie, NICFC and Arts Ekta. With thanks to BOOBIE Bollywood sponsors, Davy, Haldane Fisher, IACubed and Igzibit! Photographed left to right - Catherine Fetherston (Boobie Committee member), Ian Haldane, Suzy McIlveen (Boobie Committee member) and Grace Smyth, Marie Curie; Nisha Tandon, Arts Ekta and Sorcha Chipperfield, NICFC.
quick on the draw! The Big Draw takes place from 11am - 2pm on 18 Oct at Project 24, Queens Parade, Bangor. Figure drawing, cartooning, doodling, sketching, line drawings are just a few of the ways in which the whole family can get involved. Use your hands, feet or even your mouth to draw! Chalk, pencils, paint, clay, potato, rope, textile, tape... just some of the materials available to create your masterpiece. Live DJ entertainment too.
Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange is working in partnership with Storehouse to support with poverty in our local community. Local
MURAL TO MAKE A RETURN
charity benefits from food donations Store
Holywood commuters may be interested
House Donation Station located in Holywood
to know a mural depicting lyrics from
Exchange. Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange
punk anthem, ‘Teenage Kicks’, by The
has commenced an exciting partnership with
Undertones, is to return to a flyover. The
Storehouse to provide much needed food and
move comes a year after the original
clothing to people within our community who
painting was controversially removed
are living in poverty. Located at the front of
However, it’s now to be re-created as part
the store they have a donation station where
of a £6,000 community project. A sec-
their customers can donate any non-perishable
ond mural is planned for the other side of
food, household items and clothing to be dis-
the flyover will be illustrated with lyrics
tributed through storehouse to people in much
from a hit Snow Patrol song.
need in our local community of North Down.
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SENSATIONAL SKYDIVE SENSATION Iron Man from Party Heroes NI is encouraging locals to sign up to Cancer Fund for Children’s Superhero Skydive on October 26. All money raised through the adrenaline-fuelled event will help the charity provide practical, emotional and financial support to local families affected by cancer. The Superhero Skydive will take place at the Wild Geese Centre in Garvagh. Those taking part must be 16 years or over. Registration is £40 and each Skydiver is asked to raise a minimum sponsorship of £390. Their fundraising team will be on-hand to provide help and advice every step of the way. For more information or to register phone 028 9080 5599 or email kirsty@cancerfundforchildren. com. Or visit www.cancerfundforchildren.com/events
“My name is Jean Cardy I am the Community Champion at Tesco Extra Knocknagoney Road where Ive worked for
RORY’S RESIDENTIAL RETURN
Simon Brien Residential were delighted to have assisted local superstar Rory McIlroy with the purchase of his new house in his hometown, Holywood! 6 bloommagazine.co.uk
15 years. What’s great about my job is that I get to make a real difference in the local community by helping charities and working with local groups, schools and people. Now an exciting new “Your Community Space” has opened at the store, a room free of charge to local groups working in the Belfast area. Includes tables, chairs, wipe board, flip chart, stationery, computors, Tea & coffee. To find out more call in to the store and speak to myself or leave a message at the Customer Service Desk or call 07885 287392.”
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LOCAL HALOWEEN ACTIVITIES
THE SEAPARK FIREWORKS!
SPOOKY FUN @ THE COTTAGES
ADVENTURE TIME @ THE MUSEUM
Its the annual fireworks at
Haloween Fun with; Balloon
Haloween Family Festival -
Seapark! A night of food, fire-
Modeller, Children’s Creepy
Come dressed to scare and feel
works and fun! Wrap up warm
Crafts, Traditional Live Music,
a chill go down your spine as
and make your way down to
‘Casey’s Creatures’, Glitter Tat-
you embark on a mysterious
Seapark for the children’s fun-
toos. Cottages open 11am-5pm adventure through the Folk
fair and food stalls serving up
POTTER PARTY
Museum’s misty dwellings and
treats from 4pm will help keep your mind off the season’s
Harry Potter Haloween at
train carriages. Listen to tales
chill. Local band ‘The Jukes’
Crawfordsburn Country Park
of things that go bump in the
perform from 6.30pm fol-
31 Oct 4pm - 9pm. Big day
night, carve your own turnip
lowed by a fantastic fireworks
for all you Potterheads out
lantern to ward off evil spirits
finale over Belfast Lough at
there! Here is the event you‘ve
then warm up by fireside tast-
7.45pm*. This night is always
been waiting for. Come in your
ing traditional All Hallows’ Eve
popular with residents and
Hogwart’s uniform or as your
treats. Major event day pricing
visitors alike! Car parking is
favourite character and enter
applicable. nmni.com/uftm
limited, why not take the train?
through Platform 9¾. Lots of
Seapark is just a 10 minute
fun-filled Harry Potter themed
walk from Marino and Holy-
activities, crafts and classes
wood train stops. Make a day
to provide an alternative to the
of it and spend some time in
usual Halloween fayre. Free
Holywood. * Time of fireworks
entrance but small charge for
subject to change.
some activities.
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CULTURE NIGHT!
A chance to relive one of the biggest nights the town has ever seen...
A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in putting Holywood Culture Day & Night together. An extraordinary amount of work and man hours culminated in a remarkable night of joy throughout the town from beginning to end. Roll on 2015! facbook.com/ Holywoodculturenight Images by Stephen Crossland Photography
Holywood’s streets were packed very early
The Drum Circle had a fab day with the kids
Mum, I’m hungry for music!
Councillor Dr John Barry made a great Town Crier
Fit Dancers take to the streets in style
Event organiser Mari Jackson gets up for a song with The Jukes
The smiling face of a member of the MultiCultural Hub
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With the lazy hazy days of summer behind us, here are some tips to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle by David Graham, a fully qualif ied personal trainer, from Active Health Solutions, Holywood, specialising in coaching triathletes, swimmers and individuals with a passion for f itness.
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GET BACK ON TRACK
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTDOORS. If the weather is good, head outside for your session. This could take the form of a walk or bike ride. The fresh air and change of scenery will boost your mood whilst you train. INCLUDE EXERCISE IN YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE.
PLAN YOUR EXERCISE SESSION
If you plan when you are going
BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE GYM.
to train in advance you can
Don’t just wander into the gym
be prepared in terms of your
and then decide what you are
nutrition, hydration and having
going to do. Have your session
your kit organized. Doing this
and exercises planned out
means you are far less likely to
in your head. That way you
miss your session
are more likely to complete a better quality session and get
NOT SURE ABOUT A PARTICULAR
more from it.
EXERCISE? SEEK ADVICE. In the gym if you are unsure
USE A RANGE OF EQUIPMENT.
about technique, weight or the
Don’t stick with the same
intensity of an exercise ask a
exercise machine. By mixing
member of staff for advice. It
up your training you keep
is far better to take the time
things interesting and it helps
to do this than do an exercise
you get a more comprehensive,
incorrectly, not getting the full
full body workout.
benefit or causing an injury.
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FIND A TRAINING PARTNER TO BOOST MOTIVATION. Pick someone who is of a similar fitness level and who has similar goals to yourself. This way you can train together and both benefit. Arranging a session with someone makes you far less likely to miss it than if you were just going to train alone.
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10 YEARS OF LEGAL SUCCESS Holywood’s largest legal practice, Hunt Solicitors is celebrating ten years in business this October. Based on Holywood’s bustling High Street, Hunt Solicitors serve clients in Holywood, Bangor, Newtownards, East Belfast and further afield with an expansive range of legal services.
S
enior Partner, Patrick
that we have reached our
to introduce the most up to
Hunt founded the prac-
tenth year in business and I
date technology and business
tice in 2004 with assistance
would like to take this oppor-
practises, saying: “At Hunt
from Darren Rainey, who be-
tunity to reach out and thank
Solicitors we have worked
came Partner in 2006. Now
the many clients and sup-
tirelessly to build the practice
celebrating ten years in busi-
porters who we have worked
to what it is now and we look
ness, the practice has grown
with over the last decade. The
forward to continuing to build
from strength to strength
biggest thanks of all must go
on our hard work to date. Our
with six solicitors and just
to the fantastic team of staff
ongoing investment into Lex-
under 20 employees in total.
we have at Hunt Solicitors
cel Accreditation, a practice
The practice provides clients
- their ongoing loyalty and
standard only awarded to so-
with expert advice and assist-
dedication to our clients and
licitors who meet the highest
ance in all areas of law in-
the practice as a whole has
management and customer
cluding conveyancing, family
contributed in no small way
care standards, as well as
matters, claims, employment,
to our success. Here’s to the
additional training, marketing
criminal, immigration, wills
next decade!”
and a planned refurbishment
and probate.
Partner, Darren Rainey also
of our offices in Holywood in
Patrick Hunt, Senior Partner
expressed his thanks and
the not too distant future, are
at Hunt Solicitors, remarked
attributed Hunt Solicitors’
all contributing factors to our
on the tenth anniversary, say-
success to the hard work of
current and future
ing: “It is with great pride
staff and a continual drive
achievements.”
Hunt Solicitors 77 High Street, Holywood. Tel: 02890 428600 info@huntsolicitors.com huntsolicitors.com 18 bloommagazine.co.uk
Heres to another 10 years!
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PIECES OF ADVICE I REPEAT A LOT
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SLOPING OFF! Catherine’s Top Tips:
It’s that time of year again when people are thinking of a winter sports holiday. Whether you’re an advanced skier venturing onto the highest piste for some serious ski action or a beginner taking your first steps up the slopes, or maybe snowboarding or snow walking takes your fancy? Holywood based travel expert Catherine Fetherston from award winning independent travel company Travel Counsellors is offering a few tips to help you take to the slopes…
// Accommodation near the slopes is ideal as you’ll be close to the lifts and won’t have far to walk at the end of the day. // Evenings are very informal so no need to pack any “dressy” clothes unless you are going over for Christmas and New Year. // First timers – Pre-book a ‘Learn to Ski’ package so you gain confidence quickly and also make lots of friends. January and March are the best months to learn as the resorts are generally quiet. // Pre-book your lift passes and equipment before you go. This saves you a lot of time and you can get skiing straightaway. // A high sun factor cream and lip balm is essential to protect you from the sun, wind and snow. // Wear lots of layers and make sure you have a piece of thermal clothing worn close the skin and a waterproof one on the outside. Sun glasses are essential to avoid the glare from the sun // Get Covered!! Insurance is essential as accidents can happen.
Catherine Fetherston Catherine is one of over 1,100
Counsellors who pride themselves on the personal service and
attention to detail. Catherine uses the company’s award
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expert advice and great savings.
Travel Counsellors is completely
independent, meaning Catherine is free to recommend the holiday that exactly suits her client’s
needs. Travel Counsellors is one of the top scoring companies
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customer service, having achieved
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So, if you are looking to book your ski holiday or have any other travel requirements please contact your local Travel Counsellor Catherine Fetherston on 028 9099 2780 or catherine.fetherston@travelcounsellors.com 22 bloommagazine.co.uk
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The Cookbook Cabana: The Cookbook includes at its heart recipes for vibrant, zingy, spicy barbecue dishes. So whether you’ve been inspired by the World Cup or just fancy taking your barbecuing skills to a new global level, this is most certainly the book for you. Yet there’s so much more to Brasilian food than grilled meat. Here’s a taster of what you can expect.
marinade ingredients. Open the banana leaves and brush each one with a little olive oil. Place a sea bass in the middle of each leaf, then spoon over the marinade. Stuff the belly cavities of the fish with the sliced lime, ginger, garlic, chillies and mint leaves. Wrap the banana leaf around each one to form a loose parcel, then secure the ends with the cocktail sticks. Place the parcels on the barbecue and close the lid if you have one. Alternately, cook on a baking tray in the oven. Cook for 20–25 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the fish. Serve in the parcels.
SANDRA’s PRAWN SOUP
• Serves 4
Grilled Sea Bass in Banana Leaves
• Serves 4
“Wrapping fish in banana leaves is popular in Brasil, where banana trees grow in abundance. Banana leaves are available in Asian or Latin American grocers, but you can substitute kitchen foil. You could also use other firm white fish such as sea bream, hake or whiting.” 4 small whole sea bass (500–550g each), scaled and gutted 4 large banana leaves 4 limes, sliced 8 thick slices fresh root ginger 24 bloommagazine.co.uk
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 red chillies (preferably malagueta chillies), thinly sliced large handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped For the marinade 4 tbsp olive oil finely grated zest & juice of 1 lime Light the barbecue, preferably one with a lid, and let the flames die down before starting to cook. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Soak 8 wooden cocktail sticks for at least 20 minutes. Rinse the sea bass and pat it dry with kitchen paper, then score the flesh on both sides. In a small bowl, combine all the
“When we told our family and friends we were planning to write a cookbook, David’s Brasilian godmother Sandra passed on her own collection of family recipes as a source of inspiration. We thought this recipe was absolutely delicious and we had to share it with you. So thank you, Sandra!” 450g raw king prawns 20g butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 50g white or chestnut mushrooms, chopped ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper 75ml dry white wine
FOR MORE BLOOM RECIPES YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.BLOOMMAGAZINE.CO.UK 200ml double cream 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley sea salt Remove the shells from the prawns, put the shells in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then strain and reserve the liquid,
Pé de Moleque • Serves 4 “During the colonial era, Brasilian streets were paved with stones placed over a thin layer of sand, which the street children stamped down. This nut brittle has a similar appearance, hence the name pé de moleque, which means ‘urchin’s foot’.”
discarding the shells. Devein the prawns and reserve 12 for the garnish. Chop the rest into small
300g rapadura (or soft, light muscovado)
pieces. Cover with clingfilm, chill. Melt the butter in a large, heavybased saucepan over a medium
pinch of sea salt Line a baking sheet with a silicone
heat, add the vegetables and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add the wine and let it boil until reduced by half. Pour in the prawn stock and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10–15 mins, add the double cream and bring back to a simmer. Finally, add the chopped prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the heat. Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot and add the reserved whole prawns. Season with salt and cayenne pepper and fry for 2–3 minutes, tossing once or twice, until they turn pink and opaque and are just cooked through. Ladle the prawn soup into warmed bowls and garnish with the fried whole prawns, a sprinkling of chopped parsley and cayenne pepper.
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liner or lightly grease it with butter. If using rapadura, chop into small pieces. Place the sugar in a large heavy-based saucepan and pour in 125ml water. Stir over a low heat to dissolve the sugar, then increase the heat slightly and simmer for 15–25 minutes, until it reaches the hard ball stage (120–130°C/250–265°F on a sugar thermometer). Monitor it carefully, as the syrup can easily boil over if the heat is too high. Remove from the heat and add the cashew nuts and salt. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated. Pour the mixture on the baking sheet and smooth it out with a spatula or lightly oiled palette knife. Leave to cool and harden completely. To serve, break the hardened brittle into shards with the tip of a knife. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container between sheets of greaseproof paper.
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Miguel Gutierrez set off over a year ago to discover the lives of barbers around the world, and to get an insight into the industry globally. To date, he has visited countries as far away as India, Vietnam and Australia, covering thousands of miles along the way and encountering a variety of barbers and styles. Miguel’s most recent and only stop off in Ireland was at Garry’s Barbershop in Holywood to see what trends are influencing local men.
to be involved in his upcoming UK tour, Garry applied, was shortlisted, then after sending in a video of himself, was chosen by Miguel. “This is Miguel’s only visit to all of Ireland, so we were very honoured to have been chosen from all the shops who wanted him” says Garry. “One of his signatures is to cut hair in very random locations where he visits, so we thought the Holywood golf course at the 10th tee overlooking Belfast Lough would be a lovely shoot and the connection with Rory McIlroy was perfect since I was Rory’s barber from his childhood days up until he left the country.” Miguel also filmed his latest episode in his challenge, which is being recorded for a
documentary web series on his increasingly popular YouTube channel. Celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with their own short film made by the post production team for Game of Thrones, Garry’s Barber Shop has seen a remarkable increase in the popularity of barbers in recent times. “Barbers are in a growth industry at the minute. At the Barber Connect Convention in Wales where I met Miguel, there were 2000+ barbers from all over the UK, many whom were exhibiting and/or entering barbering competitions or signing up on barbering courses. It’s wonderful to see this new found interest and the old school barbering ways experiencing such a massive revival”
113 High Street, Holywood 028 9042 5262. For more info see Garrys Barber Shop on Facebook & to view his film go to http://youtu.be/jLIwnHBCYdA facebook.com/GarrysBarbers thenomadbarber.com 32 bloommagazine.co.uk
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