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GET READY FOR THE BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH! RSPB Northern Ireland is encouraging local people to start preparing their gardens for the 2016 Big Garden Birdwatch! The world’s largest garden wildlife survey will celebrate its 37th year on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January. The Big Garden Birdwatch is a chance for everyone to actively help nature by donating just one hour to count the birds and other wildlife in their gardens. The data gathered from this survey provides a vital health-check of the wildlife that we share our homes with. Amy Colvin from RSPB NI said: “It couldn’t be easier to take part in the survey. Pick up a survey leaflet from your local RSPB nature reserve during January or register at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. “Then make yourself a cuppa, grab a biscuit and spend one hour during the birdwatch weekend counting the visitors to your garden!” Last year almost half a million people across the UK, including more than 12,000 in Northern Ireland, took part in the Big Garden Birdwatch. Of the 127,700 birds counted in NI, house sparrows were the most commonly seen. The Big Garden Birdwatch also asks participants to record other garden wildlife, including hedgehogs and squirrels. As temperatures start to drop, the natural food available for wildlife becomes scarcer and so our feathered and spiky friends are more likely to visit our gardens in the hope of supplementing their diets. Birds need calorie-rich food at this time of year, to help them maintain their fat reserves. Opt for peanuts, sunflower hearts, suet balls, finely chopped bacon rind and even a little bit of grated cheese in your feeders and on bird tables. For a balanced diet, still provide your normal seed mix, as well as these fattier foods. For hedgehogs, it’s best to avoid bread and milk and instead opt for dog or cat food. For more information about Big Garden Birdwatch 2016 visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. Teachers and pupils are also urged to take part in Big Schools’ Birdwatch between 4 January and 12 February. Further information can be found atwww.rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch.

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TIME TO FOCUS At Focus Tuition, our new name truly reflects what we do! We focus on what matters – a good grounding in the basics of Maths; before we progress to topics such as decimals, percentages and fractions – which are again taught in full, because the aim is to give your child the solid foundation they need in the next stage of their education. In English, we aim to improve literacy and comprehension skills and give a good grounding in English grammar and punctuation. Again the aim is to give your child a solid foundation and confidence in the use of their own language; or in many cases their second language. We continue to prepare children and teenagers for all the major exams – Transfer and GCSE, A Level, Essential Skills and re-sits. We can also help adults gain these qualifications. So if your New Year’s resolution involves your or your child’s education; give us a call, email, or drop in for chat. For more information about Focus Tuition or to get a FREE assessment, call 028 9046 9662.

PROSAFE SPONSORSHIP DEAL BOOSTS LOCAL FOOTBALL TEAM Prosafe has become the official away kit sponsor for the Under 12’s of East Belfast side Harland Youth Football Club. Gary Trueick, Coach of Harland Youth Under 12’s, said: “We are really excited to welcome Prosafe Direct on board as our away kit sponsor and we look forward to the seasons ahead with great confidence and a shared ambition of success. It is great that such a well known brand and local employer wants to get involved and sponsor youngsters in the area.” Prosafe is a locally owned and operated business providing a wide range of safety equipment, workwear and footwear and is available online at www.prosafedirect.com Paul Evans MD of Prosafe expressed his delight of helping support the future of football in Northern Ireland with the junior section of H&W Welders FC.

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PADDY WALLACE FUND FOR AUTISM LAUNCHES IN NORTHERN IRELAND Following the success of his Testimonial dinner last year in support of Autism Ireland, former Ireland and Ulster rugby star Paddy Wallace and his wife Tina have stepped up their efforts to help local children and families by launching their own Fund for Autism. The Paddy Wallace Fund for Autism aims to raise awareness of autism and support families and children awaiting diagnosis or who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Paddy and his wife Tina have first-hand experience of the challenges faced by parents, having fought for five years for a proper assessment for their son, Paddy-Jack, now aged 8. Like so many other parents, Paddy and Tina often felt frustrated by the lack of adequate advice and support available to them. The battle to ensure their son had all of the support he needed left them determined to ensure others wouldn’t have to face the same barriers and frustrations. “Nobody should have to experience the delay and obstacles our family faced to secure a diagnosis and management plan for PJ,” said Paddy. “Just to see the right people and obtain a diagnosis was a challenge, and we saw the clear need for a better support system for the many families in the same situation.” With over 300 children being diagnosed with ASD in Northern Ireland each year, Paddy has decided to put his public profile to good use by raising awareness of autism and challenging the stigma attached to it. The Paddy Wallace Testimonial dinner in 2014, attended by over 540 guests, including celebrities from across the UK and Ireland and former rugby teammates, was an outstanding success and raised much needed funds for Autism Ireland. This money will be used to fund a health and activity programme called Project Oaks ran by Autism Initiatives in Northern Ireland during 2016 and 2017. Through partnerships with charities and educational facilities, The Paddy Wallace Fund for Autism has already identified several key projects. Firstly, working with local charity Autism Initiatives, the fund will support an advice line for pre and post diagnosis, for both parents and educational facilities to avail of. In addition the fund will support various social activities, such as cycling and surf programmes, support adults in supported housing and the introduction of the “Buddy Bench” scheme, which they hope to deliver to schools across Northern Ireland.

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EAST BELFAST WOMAN SHARES SURVIVAL STORY TO HELP SAVE LIVES Local woman, Wendy Cunningham, has shared her personal experience of the day her life changed forever in a new video produced to back a local defibrillator fundraising campaign. Wendy Cunningham (42) from East Belfast is backing the Henderson Group’s Heart of our Community campaign, which will see the installation of over 300 public-access defibrillators outside SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO stores in Northern Ireland. SPAR NI will release a teaser of Wendy’s video on their Facebook page on Thursday 17th December, and will release the full video on Friday 18th. Wendy suffered a cardiac arrest while she was enjoying swimming with her club at the Templemore Baths, and in the video she talks about her passion for life now that she fully understands just how precious it is. Wendy, who had almost decided not to go to swimming on the evening of the 24th September 2012, suffered her cardiac arrest just as she got out of the water after “a voice told me to get out of the pool.” Thankfully she did so, and her fellow club member, friend and nurse along with the trainer at the pool, were able to perform CPR and use a defibrillator over a period of 20 minutes, not giving up until Wendy’s heart started beating again. In the video, Wendy explains how she was in a coma for three days but her experience has done anything but hinder her passion for swimming and for life. The videos, commissioned by the Henderson Group for the Heart of our Community campaign, hope to give one final push to the fundraising campaign that has been running for almost three months now. Bronagh Luke from the Group explains; “When we launched our campaign back in October, we received an incredible response from the public who are passionate about getting 24/7 public access defibrillators into their communities. Our retailers have been fundraising with their staff and customers and are very close to their targets. This means that in 2016, we will see the installation of hundreds of new, state of the art, public access and potentially life-saving defibrillators in rural and urban areas across Northern Ireland. “We are so grateful to Wendy for trusting us to tell her story. She is a remarkable woman, and the courage of those who saved her only goes to show how important it is for the public to learn life-saving CPR skills, and not to be put-off using a defibrillator. The videos are part of our information campaign that is running alongside the fundraising, which has been communicating the importance of the public learning CPR and simple life saving skills, as well as what to do should somebody witness an out of hospital cardiac arrest. “We hope the public watch these videos and are inspired by the experiences shared, and help us to ensure life-saving devices are available for all communities in the country.” The videos can be viewed on the SPAR NI and EUROSPAR NI Facebook Pages, SPAR Northern Ireland You Tube channel and the dedicated campaign website, www.heartofourcommunity.com.

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VIRGIN ACTIVE BELFAST WIN AT THE STAR AWARDS The Virgin Active 2015 Star Awards, were held on Tuesday 8th December at Battersea Evolution London, was a huge success! Over 700 invited ‘Virgin Activist’ guests from 96 UK clubs attended a fantastic ‘New York’ themed evening with fine dining and partying until the small hours. Virgin says 'The Star Awards is always a memorable party…and this year’s event was no exception! Guests were entertained by an awesome band called ‘The Soul Jets’, and we also had an amazing performance from an act who were in last year’s Final of Britain’s Got Talent, A Vocal Harmony Swing group called Jack Pack! The Star Awards recognises the people in our business that really make a difference, by providing superb service throughout the year. The team at Belfast walked away with Sales Team of the Year. Congratulations to everyone who attended and to our award winners. Thanks to you, we’re one step closer to becoming the world’s most loved health club.

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So you have decided it is time to learn how to drive. Whether you want to drive a manual or automatic car there are many things to consider when making this important decision. The best place to start asking about driving instructors is with your family and friends. Also, determine if the instructor specializes in manual or automatic gear.

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Make a magic loop and crochet 8 dc (double crochet). Place a stitch marker in the last dc to mark the end of a round. Move this marker up every round as you go.

Round 2: 2 dc in every dc (16 dc at end of round) Round 3: 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in following dc, repeat to end (24 dc) Round 4: 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2 dc in following dc, repeat to end (32 dc) Round 5: 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in following dc, repeat to end (40 dc)

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Many people start to think of getting fit and losing weight at this time of year.

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Here are a few simple tips to help stay injury free and help towards becoming a better runner. If starting to run for the first time build up slowly, taking rest days between running days. The 10% rule is a good rule to follow – increase your weekly mileage by no more than 10%. (Fig. 1)

Working on your core strength is very good for runners – a better core helps to prevent injury and can make you a better runner. (Fig. 4)

Try to run on grass as much as possible – easier on the joints.

Strengthen legs and hips – prevents a lot of calf and foot problems.

Stretch regularly especially after your run. (Fig. 2)

Massage. This can be self massage with a roller or a spiky/tennis ball or go to a good Sports Physiotherapist who specialises in massage and sports injuries. (Fig. 5)

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Invest in good footwear. Drink more water if you are exercising and eat well. Plenty of fruit and veg and add more protein into your diet along with carbohydrates. (Fig. 6)

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CFC Mops & Tots 10-11.30am per9040 family Singing & dancing 7-8pm Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total Gilnahirk Presbyterian StrandWandsworth Cinema & NICommunity Stars (term time - alternate Grand Parade 028 9065 8946. for 9.30-11am more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. Thursdays 10-11.30am. £1 per family. Holywood BT4 .nistars.com Tuesdays)Presbyterian £1 for one child, £1.50 total Cregagh Mums & Tots 028 Road, 9065 1668. Children’s Drama McQuiston Toddler Group 161 Gilnahirk Rd.CC. Laura 07708 000025Singing & dancing 7-8pm for more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. 10-12pm Cregagh Mount Merrion Academy 5-6pm. Children & Teens Castlereagh Road, Belfast Kirkpatrick Memorial Presb Wandsworth CFC Mops Avenue. Tel: 028 9040 1444 carnivalCommunity drumming 6.30pm-7.30pm. Tuesdays 10.15-11.30am, £1 Per Family Parents & Toddlers. 10-11.30am 028 9065 1668.7-8pm. 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Dekko Bird

Hello and Happy New Year Bloom readers! I hope you enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful Christmas break and are ready to face 2016 afresh. Although traditionally a time for new resolutions in our lives, for many people January is that long and dreary month we see no end to, when those first credit card bills roll in and our homes lack the fairy light sparkle of December so needed in the long, dark winter evenings. However despite all this post-Christmas doom and gloom, January is a brilliant time for reorganising our homes and ridding them of excess clutter, be it unwanted Christmas presents or tired old toys and clothes. Never underestimate the power of a good old-fashioned clear out! It gives a new lease of life to your home and makes you feel fantastic for having accomplished it. A win-win situation, no? It has to be said that January has its fair share of gloomy weather, so set aside a couple of rainy weekend afternoons and go through each room in your house, assessing which items you want to keep, which need to go into storage (seasonal clothing, Christmas decorations etc), those that can be donated to charity or sold on the likes of eBay or Gumtree and everything else for the trash pile. Keep an eye out for things that can be potentially up cycled or reused again in another fashion e.g. pretty fabric suitable for covering a cushion or glass jars and baskets for storing small items, and always try to recycle things if at all possible. Now that you have suitably decluttered your living space, you will be left with a lovely blank canvas when it comes to planning those decorating and home improvement projects for the Spring. Ridding your home of unwanted clutter is an absolutely necessary and sensible starting point in the process of freshening up your home and no amount of repainting or papering will hide the daily disorganised mess if it hasn't been tackled upfront! So get those sleeves rolled up and get started before the days get brighter and you spend more time outside. You’ll thank yourself for it come Spring!

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