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Contents
March 2013
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Bloom : The local magazine for your community
Local News
All the biz and all the bits and bobs happening on your doorstep.
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Fashion Special
With the arrival of spring comes a chance for new threads. Behold!
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Welcome : There is a risk that we may be jumping the
gun with all this spring chat. But the magazine will be in your hands until the beginning of April so we’re going to take a punt and grasp the new season with vigour. What could possibly go wrong?! I suppose our track record is wobbly give that we featured snowflakes on our January cover and on the day it was delivered it was +12 degrees. If things don’t turn, blame Barra Best. If they do, praise us! There’s plenty happening this month in terms of Mothers Day and also Easter at the very end so there’ slots to prepare for. Anyway, in this edition we have a whole host of features and profiles to get your teeth into whatever the weather. Our spring / summer fashion special will inspire the wardrobe no end and we also profile some of the best businesses in the East. Read all about them and pay them a visit to see them for yourself. They’re only round the corner. Or visit some of our special advertisers just a little further afield on our special, guest page. We also are very honoured to feature the recipes of the legendary Madhur Jaffrey. This really is a huge delight for us and we have only featured a fraction of the recipes from her current book; Curry Nation. Don’t forget the campaign to support your local businesses continues unabated. It’s all about #backineastbelfast and it’s a campaign that isnt just something we have to do for a wee while. It’s a way of life.
Stuart, Angela, Juanita
Competition!
Stand by brides! Win a wedding dress worth £1,000 from The Bridal Suite.
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Health & Beauty
And the winner is... you! Secret Day Spa get you glammed up, Hollywood style.
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Cookbook
We are so honoured to feature the inimitable Madhur Jaffrey.
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What’s On
With a spring in your step, here’s what’s lined up locally for March.
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Our Heritage
Emma Dunn takes you to the races, via Castlereagh. All will be revealed.
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Rising Star
We meet the fantastic, creative wonder behind Edie Sloan.
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Local Legend
A chat with Alaistair of Alaistair’s barbers. In style for decades.
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The Connswater Community Greenway : Project Update The CCG project represents a £32 million investment in east Belfast which will create a 9km linear park along the course of east Belfast’s Knock, Loop and Connswater rivers, creating safer, cleaner and greener public space, whilst connecting people and places with 16kms of foot and cycle paths along the rivers, bringing the rivers back to life and restoring a community asset. The Greenway includes a new civic square at Holywood Arches which will be used for events and activities. The project will directly improve the living environment and will provide opportunities for improving health and well-being. A draft construction programme is available to view on the CCG website with construction commencing in early summer 2013 in Orangefield and Victoria Park. Information sessions were held in February to discuss the designs for these areas with local residents and park users. The plans for Orangefield Park include; the moving of the river to become a feature of the park and alleviate flooding problems, new path networks, park lighting, furniture and bridges. The plans for Victoria Park include; a bridge from the park to Airport Road, bunds for flood protection, an eco trail and observation area, trim trail equipment and new paths. View these designs online at www. communitygreenway.co.uk. Questions or comments? You can find the CCG on facebook. com/connswatercommunitygreenway and Tweet @ConnswaterCG
Walking off the Blues in the East Friday the 12th of April, from 12-2pm, you can walk off ‘the blues’ all dressed in blue! Walking from the Holywood Arches Health Centre to Victoria Park. Once at Victoria Park, participants can enjoy a free lunch while listening to some Blues music, and finding out about some local walking and cycling clubs-so you want to try them out! As walking is a great way to clear your head and improve your mood, participants will have the option to donate on the day. Funds will go to local charity East Belfast Community Counselling: a charity working to positively impact mental health and wellbeing in East Belfast. What to Wear? Anything BLUE! And some comfortable shoes for the walk! Registration is free, with an optional £5 donation, on the day, which will go to East Belfast Community Counselling. Participants can register on the day, but you can pre-register in the following ways, to guarantee a free lunch! Online visiting www.eastbelfastpartnership.org by Email to walkingofftheblues@gmail.com (Include your name and contact details) or by Phoning 028 9045 1900. Ask to speak to ‘Stephanie’. 4 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
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‘Bacon, Butter and Belfast’ - Exhibition Celebrates the work of over 50s
Photographic works by a group of people over 50 from the East Belfast area will take place in Holywood Arches Library from 7th - 28th March. The exhibitions entitled ‘Bacon, Butter and Belfast’, will showcase photographs and stories created during the ‘Photographic and Storytelling Workshop’ organised by artists Johanna Leech and Michael Weir of the Belfast Photo Festival. For more info contact Johanna@belfastphotofestival.com Silhouette Boutique presents
Girls Night Out Thursday 25th April Strand Cinema 7pm Cregagh Community Centre Mamas Market - Saturday 2nd Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast, BT6 0FL March 10am –January 1pm at Belmont Tower. Sunday 27 Everything2pm-4.30pm from baked treats and cupcakes to personalised jewellery and Rudolf Steinerbunting, School 34 Croft Road, Holywood, BT18 0PR handmade toys. There will also be preloved Saturday 2nd February 10am-1pm sellers selling quality products such as Belmont Tower prams, toys and clothes at affordable prices. 82 Belmont Church Road, Belfast, BT4 3FG Kids canSaturday have2nd their Marchfaces painted, glitter tattoos, nail10am-1pm art, balloon modelling and more.
Tickets £10 per person wine and nibbles followed by a special screening of
‘Lover Come Back’ For more information or to book tickets please contact Linda Grant at Silhouette Boutique, Belmont Road or lindagrant71@btinternet.com or Joanna Black on 028 9080 5599 or joanna@nicfc.com All proceeds go to
Wine, nibbles and a screening of Lover Came Back. Only £10 with proceeds going to Cancer Fund for Children. For more information and to book tickets contact Linda Grant at Silhouette Boutique Belmont Road lindagrant71@btinternet.com or Joanna Black 02890 805599 joanna@ nicfc.com
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Local Trekkers Take Up Vietnam Challenge For Action Cancer Mamasmarket donates a percentage of all profits to the Cedar Foundation
From 24 October to 3 November 2013, three locals will be taking part in a trek in Vietnam to raise money for Action Cancer. Leah White, Stuart Graham and Kevin Curry have signed up to the challenge as all their families have been affected by cancer. They will trek a total of 70km, up to six hours a day, trekking the ancient mountain passes and terraced paddy fields of the Sapa region, camping in remote villages and interacting with local hill tribes.Their aim is to raise £3400 each and spread awareness of cancer in Northern Ireland. Unfortunately most of us know someone whose life has been touched with cancer. Action Cancer are committed to saving lives and supporting people affected by cancer in our community. Action Cancer must raise 3.6 million in per year to operate life saving services. We wish the trio all the best with the trek and if you would like to make a donation please go to www.justgiving.com/Leah-White3 6 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
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Bloom News Obituary: Trevor Hill Mercer, Hillmount Nursery Centre 4 August 1930 – 21 December 2012 Trevor Hill Mercer, the familiar face of Hillmount Nursery Centre for more than 70 years, has passed peacefully away at the age of 82. Suppliers, customers, staff and family of the late Mr Mercer have paid tribute to the driving force behind the family business and a book of condolence has already been filled at Hillmount. Born in Hillhall on the 4th of August 1930, Trevor and his parents moved to Lomond Avenue where his mother ran a grocery shop. In 1940, his father bought a small holding in the Gilnahirk Hills which was to become what we all know today as Hillmount. Trevor’s father and brother worked the land, his mother ran the shop during the day and, as it was wartime, the family evacuated to Hillmount. After leaving school at the age of 14 he worked in Jameson Green, The Ship Yard and SD Bells. One night at the Floral Hall, he met Pamela Watson who became the love of his life and they got married in 1952. They moved into Hillmount Cottage which had no electric or running water. During the 1940s and 50s more and more greenhouses were built and the nursery business began to grow. 1957 saw the start of the decoration work at Balmoral which was to become a very big business over the years and even lead to him being privileged enough to meet Her Majesty The Queen. In 1962 Trevor took over the Hillmount business from his brother John. With the help of his wife Pamela and late father Hill, long hours of hard work, Trevor turned a small nursery into the centre it is today. He even laid the lawns for Dundonald House and maintained James Young’s garden. Trevor and Pamela, who passed away in 1991, had one son, Robin, born in 1954. When Robin married Edith in 1975, they began to expand the business and they have three sons – Alan, David and Andrew. When Alan was born, Pamela opened the first cafe at Hillmount known as ‘The Coffee Cabin’ and family man Trevor spent every Monday night with his grandchildren when they were growing up. Fourth generation Alan has now taken the reins at illmount. In the last few months Trevor was cared for at the Ulster Hospital and found the NHS to be a fantastic service. Trevor was laid to rest at Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church.
Braniel Youth: A New Kit Ready for the New Season Ahead Braniel Youth under 8s show off their new kit for the new mini soccer season starting soon. Alongside them some of the youth section committee and support from members of the IFA. Braniel Youth section are currently looking boys and girls from the ages of 5-12 years to join them,training in Braniel Methodist Church every Wednseday night 6-7pm or anyone looking to help out to please get in touch with the manager Stephen Nixon on 07801 517311 or visit the Facebook page set for the youth section. 8
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Bloom News CINI Announces New Appointments
Stephanie Patterson
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Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI), the regional umbrella body for the children’s sector in NI, has made two new appointments: Ellen Finlay has been appointed Policy Officer. Ellen runs a service to meet the policy needs of CiNI’s member organisations from the voluntary, community and statutory children’s sector. She provides policy analysis, direction on public policy consultations, and produces policy briefings which enable CiNI members to provide informed and considered policy responses on key strategic policy issues. Stephanie Patterson has been appointed Learning and Development Officer and is responsible for children’s services training. She designs and delivers training sessions on issues such as Child Protection, the Children (NI) Order, children’s mental health issues, autism, attachment theory and challenging behavior. Stephanie is a member of the education and training committee of the new Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland. Children in Northern Ireland has 155 member organisations from the voluntary, community and statutory children’s sector and provides information, policy, training, participation and advocacy services to support members who work directly with some of the most vulnerable children and families in the region. www.ci-ni.org.uk
East Belfast Partnership, local youth workers and young people have come together to organize a special two day event for young people aged between 14 and 20 in the East. #Inspire is happening in Skainos on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March - bringing together people who have skills, information, ideas and most of all encouragement to help our young people be the best they can be. Workshops on interesting career options, inspirational speakers, music, information about opportunities for leisure and learning, a little bit of politics at a ‘Let’s Talk’ event on the Friday evening and a music showcase means there will be something for everyone. www.eastbelfastpartnership.org
New Stylist Joins the Team at Kenneth Michael International Deirdre Connor has recently joined the team at Kenneth Michael International Hair & Beauty. Deirdre brings a wealth of experience and experience to the salon having been in the industry for 22 years achieving a European Hairdressing Certificate in Madrid. Since returning to Northern Ireland she has worked for several years in South Belfast before joining the team at Kenneth Michael. Deirdre extends a warm welcome to new and existing clients. 221-223 Woodstock Road. Tel: 028 9045 5740 10 www.bloommagazine.co.uk
Children in Northern Ireland are Recruiting... Assistant for Light Catering Work £7 per hour We are looking to recruit a dedicated catering assistant to join CiNI, on a casual, as and when basis. The catering assistant will be responsible for various kitchen duties, including light food preparation & presentation, maintaining a clean & safe kitchen environment and working with CiNI’s Administration Assistant to ensure sufficient catering supplies. The ideal candidate will: - Have a flexible approach to work - Have gained Food Hygiene Certificate/ Health & Safety Certificate - Be well presented This will be a flexible job share position.
For further information, please contact Lynsey on 028 9040 1290 before 28th March 2013 Children in Northern Ireland (CiNI) Unit 9, 40 Montgomery Road Belfast BT6 9HL T: 028 9040 1290 E: Lynsey@ci-ni.org.uk W: www.ci-ni.org.uk
Fashion Special
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Throw off your winter greys and blacks! Lemon, fuschia, lime, jade, blue, turquoise, peach. Whatever your colour palette, there is a shade to suit everyone this season. florals Floral prints and all things pretty and feminine. If floral trousers are too much then add a touch of Spring with one of our pretty patterned scarves or handbags. Prices start from £12 stripes The catwalks all had bold monochrome stripes and checks, this can be hard to wear so soften it down with a chic Breton striped top or jumper. asian tales The oriental look is back. Graphic prints, belted jackets, flat fronted tapered leg trousers, embroideries, lace and pleats. New to Silhouette this season: Mistral – a femimine, colourful, comfortable co-ordinates collection. (see image top left) Apanage – flattering feminine dresses, perfect for any occasion.
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“ what should be in your wardrobe spring summer ? ””” “
“Looking out at our clear blue skies and the recent glimpses of sunshine will encourage us to dress this season in a profusion of fabulous colours. More than ever before you should inject a pop of bright colour into your wardrobe even if you usually only wear neutrals or even black! The colour palette this season varies from minted creams, beiges and soft greys right through to a rainbow of colours such as bright lime, burnt orange, fusion pink , all shades and hues of blue, teal and the hot coral and bright red. If very “in your face” colour isn`t you then introduce it in a bag or a scarf.
Peel stocks lots of beautifully patterned silk or fine wool scarves and gorgeous “Victoria Beckham - esque” lady like handbags in a whole array of mouth-watering colours (maybe the perfect gift for Mother`s Day). If you like a sharp look the black and white collections in spots, stripes or bold checks will be right up your street! If you intend to invest in a couple of major items this season then opt for a dress, a raincoat and some new knitwear/tee shirts.”
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1. Well, firstly you will be spoiled for choice in that every collection has produced lovely dresses this season. They are elegant and often inspired by the 1940/50`s, and when you put a dress on you don’t really have to work too hard to think of what to put with it other than your foot wear! 2. There is also an amazing selection of lovely knits around ranging from fine soft and sumptuous cashmeres to easy flowing linens and quirky “skull” (a la Mc Queen) style sweaters in fine merino or cashmere. Many are colour-blocked in bright, almost neon colours and others are classic taupe’s, stone grey or black. Tee-shirts, with subtle prints or crazy prints are all available so depending on whether you want to look sophisticated or just plain cool and a little bit zany - they are all there for the taking. 3. A raincoat is of course, in our climate essential and this year there is such a fabulous array of flattering colours that you might be willing it to rain so you can stand out in the crowd and not get wet. Creenstone coats are just the business lightweight, stylish, well-priced and shower-proof, what more could you ask for?
“Take comfort in the fact designers and manufacturers have pulled out all the stops this season to give you great choices at sensible prices which are sure to be wearable, durable and most of all desirable! It is going to be a very exciting season and given the response to the spring collections thus far I`d suggest you get shopping quickly before all the best buys disappear off the rails!”
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Fashion Special Triniti
360 Upper Newtownards Road Ballyhackamore BT4 3EX Tel 028 9067 3203 www.triniticlothing.co.uk
Triniti Clothing is a small independent boutique in the heart of Ballyhackamore Village in East Belfast. Opened in 2008, Triniti has now established a loyal core of customers who enjoy brands such as Joules, Jackpot, Great Plains, Noa Noa, Myrine and Me, Darling, NYDJ and Angels Never Die. Owner Jackie Mark said the new collections have something for everyone: ‘The new Joules range is very bright and colourful, while coming shortly is the new Angels Never Die collection which promises really different and distinctive tops and tunics at very affordable prices. And we have new ranges from Jackpot, which is a very good quality crossover brand between casual and dressy. The clothing is available from sizes eight to 18 and the shop has fabulous jewellery and accessories, along with friendly staff who will make sure your shopping experience is an enjoyable one, so come in and see the new Spring and Summer Collections now.’
Adored Again If you love great quality designer Children’s clothing and shoes but at high street prices then you will love ‘adoredagain’ in Newtownards. Selling pre-loved children’s clothes and shoes from age 0- 12, favourite brands include Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Catimini, Timberland, Me Too , Name it and more. They also stock desirable brands eg Boden, Benetton, Monsoon and recently acquired the liquidated stock from French label Okaidi. The shop also sells shoes from Clarks, Converse, Lellikelly, Timberland and more! As we know kids grow out of their clothes very quick and sometimes don’t get much wear or not all so all the clothing is in excellent condition with a large amount unworn with labels still attached. Anyone can sell through the shop too which works on a Consignment basis. This means once the clothes are sold you can take cash, shop credit or they have an option to donate unwanted commission to charity. So whether you want to pick up a great outfit for your little fashionista or recycle your no longer Children’s clothing visit ‘adoredagain’. Now Taking Spring/Summer clothing!
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Britains Favourite Curries
Madhur Jaffrey, television’s most-loved Indian cook, returned to our screens for a major new series for the Good Food Channel in October 2012. Travelling across Britain, visiting local Indian and South Asian communities, Madhur revealed how it’s possible to sample virtually the whole of Indian cuisine without ever leaving the British Isles.
Fish in a Bengal Style Sauce (Macher Jhol) Roti Chai Restaurant, London Serves 6 For the marinade
2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon Kashmiri or other mild red chilli powder
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450g (1lb) cod loin, cut into 4 centimetre (1½ inch) chunks 6 tablespoons mustard oil 12 cauliflower florets ½ teaspoon nigella seeds 3 hot green chillies, sliced 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 2 tsp finely grated root ginger 2 medium onions, chopped 2 teaspoons grain mustard 1½ teaspoons ground coriander 1½ teaspoons turmeric 24
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2 teaspoons Kashmiri or other mild red chilli powder 4–5 tablespoons tomato passata 3 fish stock cubes 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves Mix together all the ingredients for the marinade. Coat the cod chunks in the marinade and leave for five minutes. Set a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and pour in 2 tablespoons of the mustard oil. Allow it to smoke. Carefully fry the fish all over for one or two minutes, just allowing the chunks to firm up. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Place the cauliflower in the same oil. Stir and fry for two minutes, until brown all over. Remove and place in a bowl. Cover with cling film and allow to sweat. Put a karhai, wok or large pan, 25 centimetres (10 inches) in diameter, over a medium heat.
Pour in the remaining mustard oil. When it’s hot, add the nigella seeds, chillies, garlic and ginger. Stir for two minutes, until lightly brown. Increase the heat to high and add the onions. Fry for two minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add 120ml (4fl oz) of water. Mix well and cover. Cook the onions for 10–12 minutes until soft and brown, stirring occasionally. Add the mustard and stir in the ground coriander, turmeric and chilli powder. Stir uncovered for one minute, then add the tomato passata. Combine thoroughly. Now pour in 250ml (9fl oz) of water. Dissolve the fish stock in the sauce and cook on a high heat for two minutes, until the oil rises to the surface. Return the cauliflower, fold it into the sauce and reduce the heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes at a gentle simmer. Return the
fish to the pan and carefully cook through for two to three minutes. Check for seasoning, then garnish with the coriander and serve.
Chicken with Spinach (Chicken Palag) Zahda Saeed, London Serves 6
6 tbsp olive or sunflower oil 3 medium onions, finely sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled 400g can plum tomatoes 1 teaspoon hot chilli powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 4 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garam masala 1–1½ teaspoons salt 2 tsp finely grated root ginger 1.2kg (2lb 12oz) whole chicken, skinned, chopped into 12 pieces 450g (1lb) frozen spinach, thawed and finely chopped 4 tablespoons whole milk 2 whole green chillies Set a large pot, about 25 centimetres (10 inches) in diameter, over a medium heat. Add the oil and, when it’s hot, tip in the onions and whole garlic cloves. Stir and fry for a few minutes, then cover. Cook for 15 minutes until brown, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water, if necessary. Increase the heat to high and add the plum tomatoes and a little of the juice from the can. Stir and mash for two to three minutes. Add the chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander and cumin and the garam masala, mashing until you have a thick sauce. Mix in the salt and ginger. Put in the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides for two to three minutes. Cover and cook over a low heat for n15
minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase the heat to high and add the spinach, milk and chillies. Mix well and cook over a medium heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then and adding small amounts of water if the chicken seems to stick or brown too much. Serve.
Aduki Bean Curry
Aduki Bean Curry Gujarati Rasoi, London Serves 4-6
200g (7oz) aduki beans 2 tablespoons brown sugar 5 tbsps olive or sunflower oil ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 3 centimetre (generous 1 inch) cassia bark or cinnamon stick 1 dried chilli 1 garlic clove, roughly sliced, plus 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 2 tsps finely grated root ginger 2 hot green chillies, finely sliced 2 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garam masala 60g (2oz) finely chopped onion 125g (4½oz) tomato passata 15g (½oz) coriander leaves 6 tablespoons grated fresh coconut, or frozen grated coconut, defrosted 3 tablespoons lemon juice Rinse the beans well and soak them overnight in 1.5 litres (2¾ pints) of water in a pan about 20 centimetres (8 inches) in diameter. Next day, set the pan over a high heat, add the sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially and cook for an hour and a half, or until the beans are very soft and broken up. Pour into a large bowl and set aside. Clean the pan and place it over a medium heat. Pour in the oil. Check it is hot by dropping in a few of the mustard seeds; they should sizzle and pop
immediately. Working quickly, add the cassia bark, followed almost immediately by the dried chilli. Allow this to darken all over for 20 seconds, then add the remaining mustard seeds and let them pop for a few seconds. Add the sliced garlic, swirl the pan and then add, all at the same time, the ginger, green chillies, ground coriander and cumin, turmeric, salt and garam masala. This process should take about one minute. Stir for a further minute, then add the onion and the finely chopped garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir and fry for two minutes, or until the onions are soft. Add the passata and cook, stirring, for three minutes. Return the beans and their cooking liquid, bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for a further 10–15 minutes. Add water if it’s too thick, to achieve a consistency you like. Add the chopped coriander, coconut and lemon juice, stir then serve.
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Holywood Road, BT4 2nd Country & Western 9th Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser 16th Alan Clarke Ballroom Dance 23rd Camera Club Lecture www.shortsrecreationclub.com
Strand Cinema & NI Stars Holywood Road, BT4 Stage school 10-1pm www.nistars.com
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Everyone’s A Winner All this recent talk of horses reminded me that in East Belfast we have our own horse connection, in that many of the street names around Castlereagh Road are named after Epsom Derby winners.
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rising star : edie sloane Rising Star
Craft Work
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We meet Karen Weston, the creative master behind Edie Sloane, named after Karen’s Grandmother who shared a passion for making things too.
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’ve always ‘made things’ for as long as I can remember,’ says Karen, ‘Starting with Blue Peter and progressing through a BA Hons in Design and a career in advertising and marketing. When I had my first child I knew that I wouldn’t be going back to work, as family life is too important to me, but I found that I was searching for some sort of creative outlet and so started by making bunting for my son’s room. And so it began...’ Karen progressed from making little things for her sons and their friends, to wondering if she could get it stocked in some retail outlets and when she discovered she could, the next stage of the journey began. She started supplying a few shops with bunting, bags and aprons and attending some car fairs, fitting it all round family life. The wonderful range she offers now covers many bases of products and most recently, workshops. ‘I offer handcrafted and personalised gifts for the home - bunting, cushions, iPad/iPhone etc tweed sleeves, and more recently I offer a range of workshops for children and adults and birthday parties. What makes my workshops different is that I offer parent and child an opportunity to craft together, rather than the traditional workshop of dropping off the child, I attempt to offer a shared experience and some quality time together.’
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CY So with a broad range of products and interactive workshops, it has been a fantasCMY tic and inspirational career path, but what has been the highlight so far? ‘To be honest, K whatever I am currently working on is my highlight. I love what I do and what I make and would never supply or offer a service that would not make me happy, so I always fall a little bit in love with whatever is my current project! When I am completely absorbed in a project I spend a lot of time turning it over in my head, and the simplicity of two colours together my make my heart soar. I love that I get to create something which I love and which I know makes other people smile. I also love that I can do it around my family life, that everyday I can drop off and pick up my children from school, help with homework, make their dinner and spend time with them and then start working again in the evening after bedtime when we are in silly season. ’ Some of Karens work is stocked in Doris & Jeannie’s, 25 Belmont Road BT4. Workshops and parties are listed on the Facebook site.
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local legend : alaistairs barbers Local Legend
What’ll It Be Sir?
Alaistair with daughter Sharon (left) and colleague Donna.
Alaistair’s Barbers have just celebrated their 40th anniversary. At the helm, a remarkable man with a huge wealth of experience in the business.
‘ I first started out in July of 1963,’ says Alaist-
air who still works part time alongside daughter Sharon in the barbers along with colleague Donna. ‘My brother had taken on a barber shop in Ballyhackamore, Tops Hair Fashions it was called and at one stage he had 40 hairdressers working for him in two locations. I worked for him for 10 years. You were working constantly from 9-6. But you had the ship yard and shorts in those days. Then Sam Boyd who owned this place was going back to work in Lurgan so I took it on in January 1973 and I’ve been here ever since. There was myself and a barbers across the road at the bottom called The Arches. There were seven barbers that worked in it and was actually known here locally as The Seven Barbers.’ In Alasitair’s decades in the business, he has seen styles come and go and come back round again meaning he’s seen it all before and knows each style inside out. ‘It used to be all about short back and sides,’ says Alaistair, ‘then long hair was in which caused a lot of battles in here with the mothers who wanted it neat! But fashion comes in circles. When I started there was flat tops, be bops, the Tony Curtis. But things come back one way or another.’ Sharon does styling these days too and a clear example of the evolving fashions is the fact that a style that her father was a master of 40 years ago is back once again. ‘The quiffs are back from the 60s.’ says Sharon, ‘so we’re the best place for that given our history and experience. My Dad was always known as the local stylist. Some places did standard short
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back and sides cuts but if they wanted something else they were sent here. I do styling along with hair tattoos as well.’ With such a mark made on the road and in the industry, Alaistair has not only built up a clientele of regulars and friends but entire families have been coming here through the generations. ‘I’ve a lot of regulars from over the 40 years. Some of the old hands are away to the big barber shop in the sky, which is always sad. But it’s passed through the family. In the 50 years I’ve been doing this, the children I used to sit up on the board are now bringing their grandchildren in too. I thank them all for their loyalty.’ Alaistair still does a few hours a day but not as much as he used to. But he also still helps people out who perhaps cant make it to the barbers like they used to. ‘I work in the morning for a couple of hours and also I have regulars that I sort out. Some of my customers are very old or frail so I go out to their houses and do their hair there. I do six or seven a week .’ So 40 years cutting, styling and yarning with the customers who have shown a tremendous amount of loyalty to Alaistair and now Sharon over the years. So does he still enjoy opening up at half six or seven in the morning and doing the job he does. ‘I do. I still enjoy it and I’ll do it until my customers don’t want me!’ 17 Upper Newtownards Road Tel 028 9067 1376
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