Jul Aug 2013 Holywood by Bloom

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Holywood Issue 8 • July / August 2013

What’s going on in your own neighbourhood, health, beauty, local legends and much more.

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• Freshly cut Herbs from the Garden available now: Basil, Coriander, Tarragon, Oregano, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Thyme, Blackcurrant Sage. Also available as Plants • All you need to make your own muesli or granola : 6 different flakes, dried fruit & berries & wide range of nuts. Also ready breakfast cereals available. • 10 different types of rice & wide range of dried herbs and spices. Wide range of gluten free products: flours, pasta, biscuits, sweets, crackers, breakfast cereals . • Variety of quality flours to bake your own bread, cakes, biscuits, pastries. • Organic fruit and vegetable Juices: apple, pear, cherry, cranberry, prune, pineapple, pomegranate, elderflower, beetroot, carrot, breuss. • Herbal teas, loose teas, coffees and Coffee alternatives like bambu, dandilion, barleycup, chicory, wake cup, Nocaf. • For face and body care we stock full range of WELEDA and full range of DR HAUSCHKA PRODUCTS. • Herbal & homeopathic medicines and wide range of vitamins & minerals.

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Contents

July & August 2013

Of course our cover image for the summer edition paints the picture of a wonderfully serene and tranquil summers day lounging in a picturesque meadow quaffing bubbly and eating nothing but the finest of culinary delights served from an ultra glamorous basket with more treats brimming over the edge. Of course in reality many of our picnics tell a different story. Where are the ham sarnies cut into triangles, the black currant drink that the kids spilt over the sausage rolls, the leaking ice box that ruined that “quiche’ someone knocked up, the wasp that’s been trying to get at the pear picking porky’s and the wee melters from across the way who keep kicking their football in your direction knocking over the last beer! Ah summer. You can’t whack it. We say bring it on. This is our July & August issue which contains all the info and local businesses you need over the next eight weeks or so. Again, a picnic basket full of bits and bobs going on over the next while to keep you busy. Thank you to all our advertisers and contributors and chiefly yourselves for your support. We’ll be back in September after the GLORIOUS summer weather we have ahead.

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Local News

We bring you all the news you need to know from your community.

Game On!

The World Police & Fire Games comes to Bangor. We have the lowdown.

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Health & Beauty

Local beauty expert Ruth from the Beauty Studio gives you a ‘pop of colour.’

Churn Back Time

Read the wonderful story of Abernethy Butter, hand churned in Co Down.

Health & Beauty II

Deborah Harper gets you ready for the summer vibes ahoy!

BBQ Special

Hillmount Garden Centre BBQ Academy share their recipes and a prize!

In the Bag

The new bag tax means you can pick up an iconic bag for life in Holywood.

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Rising Star

Check out the fantastic creations of the ultra talented Denise McDowell.

Local Legend

See how you can track the history of one of our greatest legends.

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Rodgers & Browne Squib Northern Championship - Ross and Stuart Vaughan,

new comers to the Squib fleet, are the 2013 Rodgers & Browne Squib Northern Champions hosted over the first weekend of June at Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. The event attracted 17 entries, with visitors from Killyleagh Yacht Club, Royal St George Yacht Club and Howth Yacht Club. Light, tricky conditions prevailed throughout the weekend, with several major wind shifts adding to the difficulties. Race 1 was won by locals Denis Todd/Al Boston in Contender who had a good lead over fellow club mates and brothers, Ross and Stuart Vaughan, in Joint Venture and the father and daughter team of Fred and Holly Campbell in Halloween. In Race 2 the wind increased significantly and Greg Bell/Leah Anderson on Prodigal led throughout the race to secure the gun at the finish. Joint Venture managed another second, beating last year’s winners Davy Eccles/Phil Hutchinson on Inshallah, who were third. With the wind continuing to clock around to the right, the third race was initially abandoned as a further 100 degree shift to the right materialised. The restarted race saw Halloween take line honours, followed by Inshallah and visitors from Howth, Jonathan Craig/Hazel Ruane on Kerfuffle securing third place. On Sunday morning the Squibbers faced with minimal breeze, as predicted. After some persuasion the fleet made its way out to the inevitable postponement. However, experienced PRO Nigel Kearney’s patience was rewarded when the sea breeze started to fill in after midday and, after an abandoned start as the wind settled, he got two of the races away in steady breeze. Joint Venture added to its impressive score card with its first win of the event. Previous Northern Champions, Gordon Patterson/Ross Nolan on Quickstep III, secured a second place with David Mellor/Leandre McCollum on Conquest taking third. With the time limit for a final start fast approaching, it was clear that the fifth race would be the last and so the PRO took opportunity to extend it to three rounds, ensuring that the fleet got value for money. Prodigal got a great start, and led from start to finish. Inshallah and Halloween took second and third place respectively. Fourth place was enough for the Vaughan brothers to return to the club moorings as Northern Champions. Overall: 1st: Joint Venture: Ross and Stuart Vaughan, RNIYC 2nd: Prodigal: Greg Bell and Leah Anderson, RNIYC 3rd: Halloween: Fred and Holly Campbell, RNIYC

1 Aug - 10 Aug 11am & 2.30pm Grey Point Fort, Helen’s Bay (Crawfordsburn). Free.

Explore this unusual wartime artillery site and enjoy its commanding views over Belfast Lough for which it was built to protect from enemy invasion. On the shore nearby is the obelisk marking the Measured Mile used by Harland and Wolff to monitor the speed of vessels such as Titanic. For more information tel: 028 9127 0069 4 www.bloommagazine.co.uk

Models including Sasha Jordan from Helen’s Bay, Nicole Sutton from Seahill, Nuala Meenehan from Holywood and Naoise Tan from Ballyhackamore strutted their stuff at the Ards Shopping Centre fashion show last Saturday. Hundreds of shoppers watched the shows throughout the day with fashion from ASDA, Exhibit, DV8 and Internacionale among others. Fashionista Cathy Martin from Helen’s Bay hosted the events, which included dancing kids from Newtownards.

21 Jul 10am-5pm Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Bring a picnic along and join the Ford Capri and RS owners clubs as they show off these classic cars in the grounds of the Transport Museum. A great chance to admire the car you always promised yourself! The Museum is open from 10am, the Capri Cars are due to be on display at the Transport Museum from 12 noon. Booking in advance is not necessary and normal admission prices apply. Tel: 028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm

Titanic Belfast is celebrating yet

another award win. The globally recognised Titanic visitor attraction, which opened at the birthplace of Titanic just over a year ago, picked up the Northern Ireland Tourism Board’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism in 2012. More than 800,000 visitors from 128 countries experienced Titanic Belfast’s exhibition galleries and conference and banqueting suites in the attraction’s first 12 months of operation. Image above: Titanic Belfast CEO Tim Husbands, collecting a ninth award since Titanic Belfast opened on March 31, 2012, is pictured with visitor experience staff Emma Roddy and Rachael Duncan, and (far right) Titanic Belfast Deputy CEO Judith Owens.

Pigs Can Fly is an outlet to inspire children to be creative in a fun way. With a choice of workshops and parties such as Jumping Clay, Jewellery Making, Street Art and Graffiti your children can be in an environment where the ethos is “Be Creative, Be Imaginative, Be Unique - Be You!” The happy little pigs are taking flight so if you are organising a summer programme and would them to provide workshops, call on 07595 830759. www.bloommagazine.co.uk 5

Bloom News & Views Join a Growing Team of Approved Home Childcarers! Sandra Thompson is excited to have joined a team of Approved Home Childcarers working with Employers For Childcare Charitable Group. Approved Home Childcare is a unique childcare service provided in the family home. So what does a typical day for Sandra look like? ‘I finish up at my part-time job as a Family Support Assistant for Surestart at around 1pm, collect the children I look after from school and take them back to their own home. I’ll prepare a snack for the children and supervise them as they play or study. I’ll help them with their homework and then we enjoy play time until their parents come home. It means a great deal to me to be able to help a family in this way as I know how hard it can be to find the right childcare, having three children myself. I am delighted to be a part of such a new type of childcare service; it is so different to what is currently available to parents. So far it has been a real boost to my childcare career and I am looking forward to taking part in training opportunities provided by Approved Home Childcare. On top of that it has been fantastic to be able to contribute to supporting the work of Employers For Childcare Charitable Group, a campaigning charity which helps parents to balance work and family lives.’ If you are interested in becoming an Approved Home Childcarer or if you are a parent interested in the service, find out more by calling freephone 0800 206 1488, contact via email via ahc@employersforchildcare.org or visit www.approvedhomechildcare.com.

3 Aug 10am - 5pm Ulster Folk & Transport Museum - Bring

Young people from across Northern Ireland gathered at George Best Belfast City Airport last month to battle it out for a place in the cast of ‘FAME – The Musical’ which is to be performed by Music Theatre 4 Youth (MT4Uth) in T13 Shared Cultural Space in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast in August. The musical theatre fans aged 10-23 attended audition workshops with an impressive panel of judges, who were flown to Belfast from London by the production’s official travel partner, Aer Lingus, including award winning Director Phil Willmott, who directed the tenth anniversary cast of ‘FAME – The Musical’ on the West End. Passengers in the airport, who is the headline sponsor of ‘FAME – The Musical’, were then treated to performances by the audition groups following their intense singing and dancing workshops. The cast will be announced in the coming weeks. www.belfastcityairport.com 6 www.bloommagazine.co.uk

the kids and a camera as you get close to these wonderful animals. Held in partnership with the Donkey Breed Society, the annual Donkey Day proves that donkeys are more than just something to admire in the fields as these wonderful animals take on the donkey obstacle course, egg and spoon races and musical chairs in the BDS Championship.DBS members, twolegged as well as four legged, will also get the chance to dress in traditional garb from farming eras gone by, with the most authentic costume winning a prize in the Fancy Dress Competition.To round out the day, following the presentation of rosettes to the winning donkeys, the handlers and their animals will join the Donkey Day Parade around Ballycultra town. Normal admission prices apply. For more info tel 028 9042 8428 www.nmni.com/uftm

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Bloom News & Views 21 Jul 2.30pm St John’s Car Park, Crawfordsburn - Discover North Down’s fascinating landscape, history and heritage with the ‘off-the-beaten-track’ programme of walks and tours. The 2013 programme has been designed by local experts and professional Blue Badge Guides to allow you the chance to experience the rich history of North Down. Discover North Down: Bangor, Holywood, Groomsport, Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay, an area 16 miles long, 4 miles down and many centuries deep. It will start with a visit to St John’s Church with its historic connections to those who served in two world wars. The tour will then proceed on foot to Grey Point Fort, via the Bayburn Trail display at the Fort Road car park where visitors will hear more about the local history of the village. The tour concludes with a guided tour of Grey Point Fort (built 1904-7), the best preserved coastal defence Battery on these islands. At Grey Point Fort, visitors will be shown not just the massive guns and the emplacement but also the unique collections of military radios and other war-time memorabilia. The distance between the church and the Fort is approximately 1/3 of a mile along road pavements. Meeting Point: Car park at St John’s Church, Fort Rd, Helen’s Bay, BT19 1LD Limited to 25 persons. To Book Contact Bangor Tourist Information Centre on 028 9127 0069

New 6K Adventure Race Challenge

The challenge will take place at Kinnegar, Holywood, on Friday 5th July to raise funds for leading local charity Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. The sporting event is open to all members of the public, whatever your ability. Neill Grainger, Senior Appeals Officer, Cancer Focus, said: ‘Participants can complete the whole event or as part of a three person relay team, with each member competing in one section of the race. It will start at Virgin Active health club, Holywood, at 7pm on Friday 5th July covering a track over grass, scrub, sand, river shingle, scree, rocks and enter the sea at Kinnegar beach, though you don’t have to swim. There are some natural and man-made obstacles but it is still negotiable by everyone.’ There will be a fun warm up before the event and a barbeque at Virgin Active Club. Everyone will receive a complimentary buff/ bandana and refreshments courtesy of Lidl NI and Red Bull. Cancer Focus NI provides a wide range of services including, counselling and family support, bra & swimwear fitting services for mastectomy patients, smoking prevention and cessation programmes, funding for research projects, clinical and scientific fellowships and local and community healthy schools and workplace programmes to name but a few. To enter click on www.cancerfocusni.org/events. For further details contact Neill Grainger on 028 9068 0758 or neillgrainger@cancerfocusni.org, or Sarah Atcheson on 028 9068 0765 or sarahatcheson@cancerfocusni.org All participants must be over 16 on the race day. Entry fee is £15.

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With school out for summer, it won’t be long until you have to start planning for the new term! The weeks fly by when the kids are having fun. The good news is that D.Crawford Schoolwear add a unique twist of excitement for the family and are offering a fantastic prize. Spend £50 in any of their three shops in July and August to be entered into a prize draw to win a holiday in Kenya or £1,000 in cash! Visit www. schoolweardepot.com for all the info.

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Bloom News & Views Join the Parade The Cows Are Back: Reading & Spelling Friday 20th September

 There’s no doubt thatand the Art & Home  Literacy Cow Parade of Culture Night 2012 was

a great success. The herd of 20+ brightly Dyslexia Support

decorated cattle grazed proudly in the Art & Home High Street pasture. With entries from Holywood PSNI, Centra, Holywood, Boots, Holywood Scouts, Coast Restaurant, The Green Party, Stevenson & Son and various other Holywood businesses, clubs and arty individuals, the winner was Cafe Kina’s Moo La La from the Moulin Rouge, selected by Miss Northern Ireland 2012, Tiffany Brien. ‘We’re hopeful that this year’s Cow Parade will be even bigger and better,’ says Art & Home. ‘Join us! It’s FREE to participate. Everyone can join the parade. Entries can be built from scratch - from old bicycles, boxes, papier mache. The sky’s the limit! We can also provide an XXL animal for you! As with last year we can provide a papier mache cow (1m high) for £125. Art & Home is not profiting from the sale of these. It’s all just a bit of fun. You can paint it, dress it, chop it, brand it and ultimately take it home! What a great team building exercise. Plus, with a good varnish, she will be a loyal mascot for many years to come. For businesses and organisations, the Cow Parade is a great way of being a part of Culture Night and attracting attention to your brand, school/club. Last year there was significant media coverage of the herd, and within the town itself, businesses have re-used their cows in their own community and PR events. Other animals are available, please contact us if you would like further details. This year our luscious green pasture is again sponsored by the fantastic Artificial Grass company. For further details, to join our herd or to order your cow, email us at sales@artandhomeweb.com.’ Remember, everyone can take part in Culture Night which is organised by Holywood Shared Town. You can keep up-to-date, share your talent or get more information by following the Holywood Culture Night Facebook Page or emailing holywoodculturenight@yahoo.co.uk.

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September On Its Way Again: Expert Tuition Is At Hand Kip McGrath Education Centres are an extremely successful franchise established over thirty years ago. ‘Today there are almost 700 operating around the world and I’m proud to say that my centre is the first in Belfast,’ says Jan Annesley who runs the Belfast operation. ‘The aim of a Kip centre is to offer children aged 6-18 expert tuition in English and mathematics in a friendly, positive environment. Each student is given a free assessment from which a programme of study is created to meet your child’s needs. We also cater for and support the curriculum taught in the schools of the area we operate in; so in my centre we offer tuition in KS1 and 2 Literacy and Numeracy, the grammar school entrance exams and English, English Literature and Mathematics from KS3 to GCSE to A Level. Each day I offer four 80 minute sessions with a maximum of four students and remember each one is working on their own programme of study. So if your child needs support with any educational stage from P2 to A Level for the new school year, we can help! Our support if also ongoing - we’re here for as long as your child needs us’. Phone Jan on 028 9046 9662. 10 www.bloommagazine.co.uk

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From the stunning gift department, through to the fabulous, all-weather plant area, you'll find ideas, inspiration and lots of helpful advice from friendly gardening experts. You’ll also find stylish garden furniture, BBQ’s, kitchenware, gorgeous home decor and lots of gift ideas. The Gardener’s Rest serves everything from a quick coffee to a three course meal, so you can really make a day of it.

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Bloom News & Views Goldsmith Summer Evening Eddie J Doherty Goldsmith studio and gallery was established in 2008 in Holywood and since then the studio has become a sought out treasure trove of stunning commissioned jewellery. The work Eddie creates pushes the boundaries of traditional goldsmithing, producing the pieces that his clients envisage with few constraints. Eddie sees the individuality of his work as something that is crucial, every piece is a one off- be it the engagement and wedding rings that symbolise a couple’s relationship or a little gift to mark an important event. Pieces can be produced in a variety of materials, from silver, gold and semi precious stones to platinum and diamonds, depending on the client’s budget. On 30th August 6pm9pm take the opportunity to enjoy a cocktail or two at the EJD Goldsmith Summer Evening while viewing the latest jewellery ranges on display. Work by Eddie J Doherty will be shown alongside other local and internationally renowned jewellers such as Sarah McAleer, Stuart Cairns, Lotus Dewitt, William White and others. The Gallery will be showcasing everything from one-off commission pieces to individual, everyday items catering to all tastes and budgets in a variety of materials. Should you need more time to peruse the collections the EJD Gallery is also open every Saturday from 12 – 5pm. Tel 028 90427865 / 07791619078 www.eddiejdoherty.com

Photo: Steven McCoy for Sainsburys Holywood Exchange

This year the Scout Fete incorporated a Great Holywood Bake Off Competition, generously sponsored by Sainsbury’s and judged by Lady Sylvia Hermon MP, Mrs Carol Mayberry of Coast Restaurant and Brian Slattery, Store Manager, Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange. There were lots of fairground attractions and the Owl Man (Don Scott) brought along four owls and some hedgehogs that are due to be released back into the wild shortly. A fantastic sum was raised towards the Group funds and thanks to everyone who gave kind donations, assisted on the day and attendees– it was a real community effort! 12 www.bloommagazine.co.uk

Congratulations to Marie McGowan who won our £1,000 Bridal Suite competition. Marie works as a sister in the emergency department at the RVH and she first met her partner Christophe when he was a patient then bumped into him on a night out and they’ve been together ever since! They now live in Holywood with their golden retriever. Marie would like to thank Veronica & Jenna of The Bridal Suite for their expertise in helping her find the wedding dress of her dreams. ‘It was a wonderful experience and I would recommend The Bridal Suite to any bride. I would also like to thank Bloom Magazine, I’m a keen reader every month!’ 35 Church Road, Tel: 028 9042 1141

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World Police & Fire Games

The World Police & Fire Games is a biennial event for serving and retired police, fire, prison and border security officers. 2013 host is Belfast with Bangor holding some event too.

Belfast will host the World Police and Fire Games, one of the largest multi-sport events in the world, from 1st to 10th August 2013. www.2013wpfg.com The Games is the third largest international multi-sport event in the world (after the Olympics and the World Masters). It is almost three times the size of the Commonwealth Games in terms of competitor numbers and will be the largest ever sporting event to take place in Northern Ireland. Organsiers aim to attract 25,000 visitors to Belfast for the Games, and it is estimated this will include 10,000 competitors from over 70 countries competing in around 57 sports, plus 15,000 friends and family. Up to 3,600 volunteers will help deliver the ‘friendliest Games ever’ and will create a diverse pool of skilled volunteers for future events in Northern Ireland. The Games will also leave a lasting legacy as a result of extensive Services engagement in the community, schools and with young people, and through our three official charities. The great news is that Bangor are lucky enough to host a selection of the events during the games. With Bangor Aurora getting to host its first major event. It is FREE to be a spectator throughout the games, however some venues may have a limit due to venue capacity size.

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Event Netball Indoor Swimming Sailing Push Pull Bench Press Toughest Competitor Alive Toughest Competitor Alive Outdoor Swimming Water Polo

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A Pop of Colour!

Summer has finally arrived (well, while I am writing this is it has but it may have disappeared by the time we go to print!). So it is time for us to get a little colour into our wardrobes. We are all having to tighten our belts at the minute, so a great way to add colour or a different look to an outfit is with our nail polish. Colours this season are bold and bright, so it is the perfect time to try a new shade, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to clash but do be afraid of chipped nail varnish! Nothing looks worse than chipped nails so try our amazing top coat, Seche Vite, to avoid this or opt for A Gelish manicure that will remain chip free for two weeks.

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I recommended applying St Tropez Gradual Tan (Face), to still be tanned while avoiding the harmful rays of the sun. Now St Tropez have gone one better and have added the amazing anti-ageing product Matrixyl to their gradual face tanner. For those of us who like to get-up-and-glow, apply it at night, it will leave the skin hydrated, smooth and with a beautiful glow. No better way to start your day.

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Packing for your holidays has become somewhat of a logistical nightmare, thanks to liquid restrictions, but there is no need to go away without your beauty essentials. Call into the salon to see our travel solutions, including 100 ml cleanser and toner sets (ÂŁ15), 30ml moisturisers and more!

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Churn Back Time Nestled in the Dromara hills in County Down, you will find Beechtree Farm, where the most creamy butter is made. The skill has been passed down through the family for generations and when Will and Allison began making butter in 2005, Abernethy Butter was born.

‘We started by doing demonstrations at vintage and country shows how butter was made in days gone by,’ says Allison. ‘My dad Norman Kerr did this on his farm. We quickly realised the potential as people went mad for it and we got set up on our farm outside Dromara.’ The couple source their cream from a local farm that grazes it’s cows on the lush green pastures of The Lagan Valley. Will and Allison still love going out and demonstrating their art at local shows, farmers markets and country fairs. With their butter churn and pats in tow, they put nothing but fresh local cream, a pinch of salt and hard work into their butter. As well as being available at various shops and restaurants locally, the butter is also supplied to the likes of Heston Blumental’s The Fat Duck, Marcus Wareing at The Berkley Hotel in London and Fortnum & Mason. Abernethy Butter is made by hand using traditional methods. The cream is bought from a local farmer and is then churned until it separates into butter and buttermilk. Then, the butter is put into a large bowl and washed by hand, until the water runs clear. This is to remove all the buttermilk which would sour the butter. Then, a 20 www.bloommagazine.co.uk

pinch or two of salt is added. The butter is patted out into rolls ready for wrapping. It is all hand wrapped in greaseproof and brown paper which can all be recycled. ‘Most butter on the market today is produced by a continuous buttermaker,’ says Allison, ‘which basically forces cream into butter within a matter off minutes. This procedure enables butter to be made quickly but tends to be void of taste. Our butter, however, is lovingly prepared to ensure it is creamy and full of flavour. It has a shelf life of twelve weeks and can also be frozen if required.’ The couple also make brandy butter at Christmas which has a shelf life of six months. Abernethy Butter are the only people in Northern Ireland who make butter in this way and they love going out around Ireland to show the art of butter making. They can attend country fairs, agricultural and vintage shows and also W.I. meetings, church groups etc. Buy at Hills Greengrocers 89 High Street Holywood or McKees Country Store 28 Holywood Rd, Craigantlet . For more information contact Allison 07890 139357 abernethybuttercompany.com

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past month in the salon we have been busy “ this busy busy with our yon-ka body treatment range. if you are bearing it all on the beach this year then definitely get a good body care routine in place before you jet off. not only will you take a better, more even tan but your skin will feel so silky smooth! lush!

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Don’ Be Afraid to Fake It! However, if you are not going to bake on the beach then there are so many amazing products to help you FAKE it - and fake it good! And here I can testify - after two weeks of dull, wet and overcast weather on honeymoon I made sure that my first stop was the salon and I had a gorgeous Vita Liberata spray tan! One week later I topped it up with the Vita Liberata phenomenal mousse and have been naturally golden ever since! No denying it you do feel better with a little bit of colour.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow... So you are exfoliated, tanned and ready for the beach - but don’t be hairy McLairy! There are lots of hair removal options out there and my fave is still waxing AND it doesn’t have to be hideously painful. At DHMB we use amazing Outbacks Organics gold peelable wax. Any client that we use it on always remarks on how gentle it is on the skin, so not only are you hair free but you will also avoid that plucked chicken look! So for this summer we are offering all Bloom readers a complimentary eyebrow wax so you can come in and try it out!

One Final Thought... Summer makeup is always fun. Bright colours and bronzes are all in! So revive you makeup bag and experiment! Pop into the salon if you want an ‘Inspire me’ Makeup lesson and we can help get you all glam for this summers weddings, holidays and sunny days!

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Issue 9: September 2012

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Food and cookery ranging from easy peasy inspiration to recipes to local restaurant reviews.

What’s going on in your own neighbourhood, health, beauty, local legends and much more.

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