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C.S. LEWIS INSPIRES LAMPPOST CAFE Set as a tribute to one of Belfast’s greatest minds, CS Lewis, The Lamppost cafe invites customers to enter through a wardrobe where they will encounter an iconic book staircase, a lush earthy Narnia inspired interior and of course Aslan himself. New owner Stuart Leitch (previous chef of the Lindores coffee house, by which it was formerly known) seeks to go beyond the traditional cafe experience, giving customers a unique environment in which they can enjoy locally sourced coffee and foods, as well as celebrating local culture and community through various themed nights. Treats to look forward to are monthly Open Mic nights, French nights, poetry readings and starting in October, Friday and Saturday Bistro nights. The Lamppost is more than a cafe, hidden references to CS Lewis, quotes and the works of other literary masters are jotted all around the cafe. There are even doodle pads and a chalkboard for customers to leave their mark. You will find it hard not to leave here inspired, encouraged and well-fed! 19 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1PG
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ULSTER RUGBY SUMMER CAMPS Ulster Rugby heroes, Kyle McCall and Johnny Murphy called in last week to the Centra Ulster Rugby Summer Girls Camp at Malone RFC, to give hints and tips to the budding young players attending the camp. One lucky player, Katharine Magwood aged 14 from Saintfield received a special certificate in recognition of his playing skills. Katharine joined other local girls at the five day camp to learn new skills and meet the visiting rugby heroes. All participants received a Summer Camp boot bag with T-shirt, Rugby ball and a voucher to claim a free ticket to an Ulster Game at the Kingspan Stadium. Ulster Rugby Summer Camps, sponsored by independent retail group Centra, are taking place at 24 locations across Ulster this summer and will cater to almost 2,000 young players. While most of the Summer Camps are for children aged 6-12, there are three camps tailored specially for Girls’ rugby, a special needs camp and the ever popular Senior Camp aimed at boys and girls aged 13-17 years old.
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“DECKING” OUT RIDGEWAY ROVERS FOR THE NEW SEASON Ridgeway Rovers 2005 squad are pleased to have secured renewed sponsorship with East Belfast – based company Ridgeway Limited & their supply chain partners DURA Composites. Established over 40 years ago, Ridgeway provide products and services largely to the Engineering and Construction sectors. Their sponsorship support coincides with the launch of an exciting new range of composite cladding and decking solutions from their UK manufacturers DURA Composites, whose name will be emblazoned on the new matchday shirts. Ridgeway are Irish Distribution agents for DURA WPC Products and stock a range of cladding, decking and balustrade solutions to both Trade & Domestic markets. Benefits Include: - Low Maintenance Natural Wood Look which is UV Stable - Long Lifespan - No splintering or warping - Slip & Mould resistant Ideal for: Garden Patios, Balconies , Marina Walkways, Terraces & Boardwalks, Bar & Restaurant Outdoor entertainment areas. We offer both installed and supply only options to suit the DIY enthusiast who has the ability to purchase direct from the sole distributor in Ireland. 103 Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED
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For the 4th year in a row East Belfast Mission are holding their annual SkainosFest Community event at East Belfast Mission Newtownards Road on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September from 11am – 4pm.
The event is being organised by members of the Church along with the staff and volunteers at East Belfast Mission and is supported by the Community Festivals Fund, which is a joint fund by Belfast City Council and DCAL (Department of Culture Arts and Leisure). On Saturday 12th September at Skainos Square, there will be a range of fun activities and things for the children to do including; Bouncy castles, a science show, free caricature drawings, play bus on site, face painting, petting zoo, snakes and owls, a puppet show, live music and dancing and much more. On Sunday 13th September, Rev Margaret Ferguson has extended an open invitation to anyone interested to come along to the church service at 11am. The service is open to the regular Church congregation but an invite is also extended to those who don’t attend or have been away for some time. The service will be followed by refreshments and more SkainosFest activities; live music, story- telling, a Vintage car show and scalextric competitions. For more information on SkainosFest, contact East Belfast Mission on 028 9045 8560.
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EAST BELFAST TEENS REVEAL AMBITIOUS YOUTH-LED TECH CONFERENCE Three Belfast teens have today announced details of Create:2015, an entirely youth-led event for CultureTECH in September, which aims to inspire those destined to work in the digital and creative industries. Gareth Reid (17), Matthew Carson (19) and Jordan Earle (18), all from the east of the city, will join three other teens from across Northern Ireland in creating an event allowing young people to network and hear from renowned guest speakers. Create:2015, held on the 17th of September at the Playhouse in Derry~Londonderry, will feature eight speakers, including BBC Click Presenter Kate Russell, and four hands-on workshops. Last year’s event, Create:2014, was given the thumbs-up by none other than cultural icon Stephen Fry on Twitter. Student Gareth Reid, heading up the team, said: “Create:2015 gives attendees a great chance to get creative. We really wanted to focus on audience involvement this year. With a diverse speaker line-up and interactive workshops, we’ve no doubt that Create:2015 will be even better than last year.” A limited number of tickets will be available to the public. For school groups, the event is completely free. Teachers interested in getting involved can email Gareth for further information at gareth.reid@create.to. The CREATE team is currently raising financial backing from both local and international companies through a range of sponsorship packages to fund the event. Interested parties should email team member Matthew Carson for further information at matthew.carson@create.to. For more information, please visit www.create.to
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NDCC AUTUMN FOODFEST Join the North Down Craft Collective on Saturday 12th September at Holywood Old School, Church Road, Holywood for their annual Autumn Foodfest! As well as the regular collective members all the guests this month will be local food producers! Miss Maud will also be there in her new tearoom serving teas and coffees, scones, traybakes, sandwiches and soup…. all homemade of course! September is the time of year associated with harvest celebrations and thanksgiving and the NDCC will be encouraging visitors to support local charity Storehouse this month. ‘Storehouse exists to encourage dignity and significance in those living in poverty, in and through the provision of the basic essentials of life’ The £1 entrance fee will go directly to Storehouse or alternatively visitors can donate food or clothing. Debbie and William from the NDCC would like to thank Bloom readers for their continued support and hope to see you all at the Old School on Saturday 13th (10am-4pm) to welcome in the Autumn season. More information on storehouse can be found at www.storehousebelfast.com
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A Church with a difference! Café Church will also be meeting every 1st Sunday of each month
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Following the Community Fun Day there will be special events, in that week, with guest speaker Roger Murphy from ‘Through Faith Missions’ who will be giving a presentation of the Christian Faith at each of them, particularly.
The evening Service on that Sunday at 6.30pm will be a time for a ‘sharing of faith’ stories!
There will be opportunity for personal prayer with the ministry of healing at the evening Harvest service.
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The week of outreach culminates with celebrations at 2 special Harvest services.
More information about the week will be available at the Community Fun Day and the Services on Sunday 27th! You will be made very welcome!
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Belmont Tower celebrating 125 years I can hear it now. Some of you are saying, what and where is Belmont Tower? Well, we are the old Belmont Primary School, saved and transformed by local residents into a flexible space open to everyone. But we are so much more than that. Now a National Trust property located on the corner of Belmont Road and Belmont Church Road, we are involved with local festivals such as the Eastside Arts Festival and the CS Lewis Festival. We have rooms available for children’s birthday parties, training days, meetings and more. There are groups that meet on a regular basis like Baby Sensory, The House of Homebrew and the East Belfast Historical Society, to mention just a few. In our coffee shop, we have been serving you, our lovely customers, cappuccinos, lattes and the best scones (that’s what our customers say, sorry other scone makers!) for the last 10 years. We also have a National Trust shop on the ground floor, so pop in for a browse. You are sure to find a bargain. We enjoy meeting new people, especially past pupils, and have built up quite a collection of class photos dating back to 1919. Why not come in and have a look. See if you can spot yourself, or maybe your parents.
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We are always on the lookout for more pictures to add to the collection, so if you have any, please send us a copy or bring them in. We will scan them and give them straight back, promise. Your thoughts and memories about Belmont Tower or the old school are also important to us. We want to capture them and share them with others. You stories are the history of this building.
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I live very close to it and rarely do I feel the need to go further afield for essentials. Many of us in East Belfast will pass it quite regularly but do we really stop to think of exactly what it has on offer? As well as all the high quality coffee shops, restaurants and takeaways that cater to every taste, you also have a long established butcher and fruit shop. On top of a local Tesco, You also have a
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For my part though the real gems on the road are the gift/homeware shops. They are all of such high quality and you are always guaranteed to be able to pick up the perfect gift or card or the perfect addition to your home decor. Belmont is a great little place to shop. The personal touch of the people who work there and the knowledge that you are supporting local business only serves to add to its appeal.
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#LOVEBELMONT meet the locals Alison Morris
I grew up in the area and remember the Belmont Road when Cafe Smart used to be Legge Brothers - my Granny's favourite shoe shop. I love that whilst it has changed over the years, some establishments have still remained. One of my favourites is Dundela pharmacy which is nostalgia filled as it where we took our films to get developed after a post A-level girls' holiday to Santa Ponsa! The excitement of all standing there and seeing our photos (all 20 rolls of them) for the first time has not left me. I still have the photos and that they are a shocking testament to 90s fashion. It's also where I bought my Christmas presents as a child in the form of scented soaps and bubble bath. Nowadays I use it for passport photos, endless bottles of Calpol, makeup and the odd Christmas present although my family are grateful that I can now afford Clinique products instead of soap on a rope!
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I love delivering to the Belmont Road. I'm in and out of the businesses daily and the friendly people that work on this road put a smile on my face each day!
Simon & Victoria Maccabe (Cafe Smart)
We love the mixture and vibe of the Belmont Road and in particular Ferguson Flowers have been wonderful. Whatever the occasion, we have received beautiful flowers from them for staff birthdays, our private events and more. They are lovely to deal with and always offer a helping hand.
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Belmont Road certainly has lots to offer but I think if I had to pick my favourite it would have to be 'Just For You'. It has just celebrated 25 years in business and living locally, I clearly remember going there when it first opened! I use it for everything from family gifts, cards and birthday party supplies to baby gifts and kids birthday presents! I always check out the jewellery and scarves for a wee gift for myself! I also make time for a potter in Doris & Jeannie and Bank is a favourite spot for tea. Especially with the kids in tow!
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YOUR VISION MATTERS: NATIONAL EYE HEALTH WEEK
The sixth annual National Eye Health Week takes place this month from 21st – 27th September. The Week aims to inspire people to make healthy lifestyle choices that will benefit their eyes, as well as highlighting the importance of having regular eye tests. To help you get on track, here are 6 top tips for keeping your eyes healthy.
1: Eat a healthy diet
4: Keep fit
Most of us aren’t aware that what we eat can affect how well we see. However, research shows that eye-friendly nutrients found in many fruit and vegetables can help protect against conditions like macular degeneration and cataracts. Dark green leafy veg, like spinach and kale, are particularly beneficial. Also, oily fish, like salmon and tuna are packed with omega 3 which helps ease the symptoms of dry eyes.
Studies show that even moderate exercise can help reduce your risk of glaucoma by lowering eye pressure and improving blood flow to the optic nerve. Also, the antioxidant effects of exercise are thought to reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
5: Protect against UV light
Recent research shows that being a smoker can double your chances of sight loss. Toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke damage the delicate surface and the internal structure of the eye. This increases your risk of developing eye conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts, thyroid eye disease and dry eyes.
Exposure to the sun’s UV rays increases your risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration, as well as pterygium and eyelid cancer. Surprisingly, the sun in autumn is more hazardous than summer sunshine. That’s because the lower position of the sun in the sky in autumn means more UV radiation enters your eyes. To ensure full UV protection, always choose sunglasses marked “CE” or “BS EN 1836:2005”.
3: Watch your weight
6: Book an eye test
A high body mass index (BMI) doubles your risk of suffering macular degeneration and significantly increases your chances of developing cataracts. It also increases your risk of developing eye complications from general health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure.
And, last but not least, don’t forget to book an eye test if you haven’t had one in the last two years. Remember, a sight test is not just about getting glasses - it is also a vitally important health check for you and your eyes.
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For further tips and guidance on looking after your eyes, click on the National Eye Health Week website at: www.visionmatters.org.uk.
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Ice-Hockey Makes A GIANT Return To Belfast! ahead of the Stena Line Belfast Giants 2015/16 Season, starting this September at the SSE Arena Belfast! The Stena Line Belfast Giants are BACK!! Saturday 12th September is opening night at The SSE Arena, Belfast, face-off 7pm, with the Manchester Storm the visitors. The 2015/16 season will see lots of fresh faces in the Giants lineup, including Derrick Walser, the new Head Coach, who will be surrounded by a new coaching structure that sees experienced Giants faces Rob Stewart, Adam Keefe, Brandon Benedict and Shane Johnson all return to the organisation as the team goes in search of a fifth league title. “This is a team - not a one man show,” says Walser, in his first few days in his new role with the Belfast side. "Our key focus is to get everyone to buy in, accept their role and believe in themselves.” "Having the new coaching team is great - I’m different to how my other coaches are as they see things differently to how I do. They’re advice is key for me this season.” With over 30 home games coming to Belfast across the new season - Walser gives fans a glimpse of what they can expect from the ‘new’ Giants team this year: “You can’t win 50 games - but you can play hard for 50. With our skill level - when we play hard, play relaxed and follow a structure - that’s when good teams end up winning. That is the type of team I want - guys who are willing to work hard and sacrifice.” Tickets for the new season are on sale now from The SSE Arena, Belfast Box Office by calling (028) 9073 9074 or online at www.Ticketmaster.ie. Go to www.BelfastGiants.com for information on fixtures and all the latest Giants news.
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Cherry Orchard, ideally situated in Kings Square Belfast, has become renowned for delicious home cooked food using the best of local ingredients. Favourites on the menu include; The best home-baked scones Freshly prepared soups Delicious deep filled sandwiches and paninis Home baked individual quiches and tartlets Extensive range of cakes and traybakes
OUTSIDE CATERING Cherry Orchard now offers an extensive outside catering service, including sandwich platters, fruit and traybake platters, individual cakes and desserts and much more.
Unit 21, Kings Square, East Belfast Open Mon – Fri: 8am – 4pm, Sat: 9am – 4pm, Sun: 10am - 4pm / Tel: 028 9079 1258
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cookbook ABOUT THE HOOSE BISTRO The Hoose Bistro situated above the Holywood arches open 7 days a week for breakfast & lunch, late nights Thursday Saturday BYO NO CORKAGE
Ingredients:
Hoose Cranagan
- 200g brown sugar - 2 tbsp oatmeal - 400ml double cream - 3 tbsp baileys liqueur - 2 tbsp clear honey - Juice of 1/2 lemon - 2 free range eggs
Method: Heat the oatmeal gently in a heavy pan until it just turns brown, then remove from heat and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream until stiff. Melt the honey gently in a saucepan until it runs easily, being careful not to boil. Whisk in the melted honey, baileys and lemon juice into the beaten cream. Break up the merginue and fold into the cream mixture. Spoon into individual glasses or bowls and serve with oatmeal sprinkled on top.
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Daube of slow roasted Glenarm Beef with market vegetables
Ingredients:
Method:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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- 3 bay leaves - 10 shallots peeled - fresh thyme sprigs - 5 garlic gloves chopped - 750 ml red wine - 2.5kg daube of beef, cubed square 4cm - salt and freshly ground pepper - 2 pints beef stock - 1 kg floury potatoes - 40g butter - 150ml milk - 4 spring onions trimmed - 30g chopped parsley - fresh market vegetables - Pinch of nutmeg
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Holywood Arches, 52–54 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
Pre heat oven to 150C Heat the oil in a large roasting tray over a medium heat. Add the shallots, bay leaves, bacon lardons, thyme and garlic and fry gently for 10-15 mins 3. Add the wine and bring to simmer and continue to simmer for 8-10mins or until the volume of liquid has reduced 4. Season the cubed meat with salt and pepper 5. Lay the seasoned meat on top of shallots and bacon lardons. Add in beef stock. 6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the tray with foil and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2-3 hours.Test the meat for tenderness after 1 hr 30 mins by squeezing a piece between your thumb and forefinger. If it gives remove the foil and continue to cook uncovered for the remaining cooking time, until the sauce has thickened and the beef is tender. 7. Meanwhile 30 mins before serving bring the potatoes to the boil, cover and simmer for 10-15 mins and drain. 8. Return the cooked potatoes to the pan add the butter and milk and return to heat, mash until smooth then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg 9. Bring another pan of water to the boil, add market vegetables and pinch of salt, boil 5-6mins or until softened and drain 10. When the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened remove from oven and set aside to rest for 10mins 11. Just before serving drain lardons and shallots from thick sauce and mix into mash potato. 12. To serve spoon mash onto centre of 4 plates, set beef daube on top and pour over thick gravy like sauce, garnish with vegetables and chopped parsley.
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We know your love for all things handcrafted, so each month we’ll be sharing our favourites found while browsing markets and local boutiques. “
We are scent builders and wax pourers, we love to explore scent and use memories, places we love and books as inspiration. Sustainability is a big part of what we do and only use 100% natural soy wax from sustainable farms and source all our supplies as locally as possible. We can be found in St Georges Market every Sunday, the ND Craft Collective in Holywood the second Saturday of each month and at the Fine and Dandy market the last Sunday of each month. For all other fairs check out our social media. #thebeardedcandlemakers
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Wee Yarn Designs is a contemporary range of knitted accessories for women, men, children and the home. Each piece is designed and hand knit by Debbie McCann who uses locally sourced yarns such as Donegal tweed and Aran wool as well as cashmere, merino and silk. She also designs and makes Dorset buttons which she uses to make jewellery and embellishments and she holds workshops and demos in this historic craft. Contact Wee Yarn Designs at: debbie@weeyarndesigns.com, 07718924166 or follow Wee Yarn Designs on facebook, twitter, instagram and pinterest. Debbie is a member of the North Down Craft Collective which meet in Holywod Old School on the second Saturday each month and The Fine & Dandy Market at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast on the last Sunday each month. She also has work in Kiln & Loom and Studio Souk, Belfast and The Old Post Office, Lisbane.
“ I started “The Local “3 1/2 years ago, with the
aim of producing superior jams and chutneys using traditional techniques. You can taste our products at regular monthly markets, including The North Down Craft Collective and The Fine and Dandy and Comber Farmer’s Markets. For more information on where you can source our products contact us at thelocalni@gmail.com, or follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with new events and retailers.
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Catering for all your sewing needs such as:
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September
Welcome back! Having seen mostly kids films over the summer I thought I would devote the page to some interesting films coming up, ones that I will be doing my very best to catch!
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer.
WithNail and I
FRI 11TH SEPTEMBER SAT 12TH SEPTEMBER
PG
FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
A Stageplay from Kandu Theatre
London. The arse-end of the 1960s. Two unemployed actors-acerbic: The elegantly wasted Withnail, and the anxiety-ridden 'I', are drowning their frustrations in booze, pills, and lighter fluid. When Withnail's Uncle Monty offers his cottage, they escape the squalor of their flat for what they expect to be a wonderful week in the countryside... but they soon realise they've gone on holiday by mistake when their wits - and their friendship - are sorely tested by uninhabitable huts, less-than-hospitable locals, and more-than-friendly family members. Adapted from Bruce Robinson's hilariously intelligent, highly quotable, semi-autobiographical, and cult favourite 1987 film, this stage production from Kandu Theatre will be sure to leave you tremendously tickled... and terribly tipsy. Chin-Chin!
3 Men and a Baby
SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
New York City roommates Peter (Tom Selleck), Michael (Steve Guttenberg) and Jack (Ted Danson) are all successful and happily unmarried, but Peter and Michael get the surprise of a lifetime when a young woman abandons an infant in front of their loft. They also receive a letter stating that the child, named Mary, belongs to Jack, but he's away on business. Michael and Peter are then forced to care for Mary - and though they make hopeless babysitters, they soon become quite attached to the girl.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
Evening Includes: FREE cake and fine wine (one free cake + one free drink per person)
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EXPERT Trouble Sleeping? Some people say they are in pain when they are in bed, or maybe they have hot flushes, or getting up to use the loo and some people who say they can not switch off. So in my opinion I treat them for the reason they can’t sleep (first rule of herbal medicine is to treat the cause and not the symptom). Individual advice would be needed for these symptoms. Day to day life can get on top of us and we feel overwhelmed emotionally and Jacqui Maxwell physically. If we don't get a good nights sleep we start to burn out reaching for Natures Way anything to give us energy - sugary foods, caffeine and alcohol all which deplete our bodies of vital vitamins and nutrients having huge affects on our health. It can be a vicious circle for some people. I also hear some people say they dread going to bed for fear of not sleeping, A few things I advise to calm the body and mind down are removing yourself from such things as TVs, phones and computers. Avoid reading as this is still stimulating. Instead do a crossword or puzzle to tire the brain out. Put some Lavender and Camomile oils on your pillow and try some herbal tea such as Lemon Balm or Valerian. Learn to enjoy bed time as its the time our bodies need to recover and heal. Our Immune systems can hugely be affected by lack of sleep and as we are about to head towards the colder half off the year ( I hear you chuckle) we must be prepared. The serious lack of sunshine means we may all be in need of some vitamin D. The kiddies are back at school now and that can mean sniffles and snuffles and lots more so make sure they get enough sleep too.
Valerian is the main sleep herb and can help restore natural sleep patterns. For pains or cramps and to help relax the body for a restful sleep try Magnesium. Sage is a great way to cool the body down when hot flushes keep you awake. My Favourite herb Rhodiola is the herb for stress and anxiety, low mood and general feeling off “cant catch your tail”. For Immunity Elderberry, Echinacea, Vit C, Probiotics, A good clean diet and plenty of exercise are all ways to keep us healthy.
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Hi there Bloom readers, I hope all your kiddies are settled in their new school year, and that life has regained some kind of pattern and normalcy. This issue I wanted to share my thoughts on birthday parties, as we've just thrown one for our eldest. Her Dad didn't really want to be bothered with a party, so we'd agreed we'd see what the weather was doing and maybe just have a casual picnic in the park with her friends. Unfortunately, a week before her birthday, the forecast was not looking good. Rain was predicted for days around the date. Cue one stressed-out mum (me) going into panic mode. Many texts and phone calls later, I had a venue booked and 12 children poised to descend on a Frozen themed party. And 2 days to organise it. Thanks to a plethora of pound shops, and thanks to Pinterest I spent hours dying various party food blue. Needless to say, I got stressed out by the whole affair, and by the time the party arrived I'd nearly filed for divorce and was crying into a mould of unset blue jelly... Now, I got into that state despite the fact that the party wasn't in my house, and I didn't have a whole class to worry about, plus I'm friends with most of the mums and if the kids had turned up to a bag of crisps and a petit filous they'd probably have been more than happy. So what will I be like next year, when I'll have the whole school politics thing to worry about? Do we invite just her friends, or the whole class? Do we allow siblings to come? Do we have to provide food for the adults? How much is appropriate to spend on a present? So, a plea from one stressed mum to others... Can we all just calm down? Can we go back to the days when pass the parcel and a bit of jelly and cake was enough? Can we stop competing with each other, stop trying to replicate amazingly creative things we've seen on the internet and just go back to basics? Can we enforce a cap on the amount we spend on presents for children we've never heard of? Can we get them all books? Or a packet of stickers. Or, as one older lady told me she'd got for her 5th birthday, 'a nice pencil'? Otherwise we're all going to need a second mortgage and a prescription for stronger meds! P.S. Thanks to the lovely staff at Scoopalicious in Ballyhackamore and their Frozen Party Room, our venue, who offer an ice-cream sundae kid's party package at a very reasonable price. They haven't paid me to mention them, but good service always deserves a shout-out.
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what’s on TODDLER GROUPS TODDLER GROUPS Mondays
Mondays
Calvary Mums & Toddlers. 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family. 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 Calvary Mums & Toddlers. Little Stars 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family. The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per Little Stars family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road years. 028 9045 4466. Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per Sydenham Parent & Toddler family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family years. 028 9045 4466. Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 Sydenham Parent & Toddler St Finnians Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family 10-11.30 Cregagh Park, 9079 2793. Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 Wandsworth Mums & Chums St Finnians 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 10-11.30 Cregagh Park, 9079 2793. 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698 Wandsworth Mums & Chums 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698 Albertbridge Congregational 10.30-12.15 Woodstock Link Albertbridge Congregational Donation £1 CFC10.30-12.15 Mops & Tots Woodstock Link.time Donation £1 9.30-11am (term - alternate CFC Mops & Tots Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total (term time - alternate for 9.30-11am more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. Tuesdays)Presbyterian £1 for one child, £1.50 total McQuiston Toddler Group for more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. Tuesdays 10.15-11am £1 CFC EachMops 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Includes Tea/Juice & Toast Tuesdays) £3.50 per mum. Breakfast Mersey Street Presb. and creche provided. 10 Belmont Rd. 10-11.45am term time. £1. 028 9067 1838 www.thisiscfc.com Mersey St Presbyterian 028 90 657025 Mersey Street Presb. St Donards Church 10-11.45am term time. £1. Mersey St Presbyterian 028 90 657025 Tel: 028 9065 2321 St Donards Church £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice Strandtown Baptist Tots Tel: 028 9065 2321 10.00- 11.30am (term time) £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice Strandtown Baptist Church, Strandtown Baptist Tots 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2AB 10.00- 11.30am (term time) Tel: 028 9080 8380 £1 per adult Strandtown Baptist Church, Tots & Co 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2AB Tel: 028 9080 8380 £1 per adult Tots & Co
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10.15- 11.45am (term time) EVENTS Cregagh Methodist Church £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & 10.15- 11.45am (term time) Tel: 07791 776307/07980 984506 tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564 Cregagh Methodist Church St Columba’s Mums & Tots £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road Ballyhackamore Library tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 Busy Bees Books R Us Etc 9-11 yr olds reading group EVENTS 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, (third Mon of month) 3.30-4.30 Knock Road. Tel: 028 9065 3413 Knit & Natter 2-4pm Busy Bees Bedtime Stories 7pm. Me Time (Last 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, 10.30-12 37 North Road, BT5 5NE Mon of the month) Knock Road. Tel: 028 9065 3413 Ballyhackamore LibraryFor busy women 7-8. Bean Blessed 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204
Mondays
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Mondays
10.30-12 37 North Road, BT5 5NE Community, 464 Castlereagh Road
Books R Us 9-11 yr olds reading group scones, pastries. 10.30-12 (thirdTea/ Moncoffee, of month) 3.30-4.30 Memorial Knit &Harding Natter 2-4pm St Colmcille’s Parent & Toddler Rainbows Monday Community, 464 Castlereagh Road Bedtime Storiesgirls 7pm.4-7yrs Me Time (Last6pm 10am term time St Colmcille’s Brownies girlsFor 7-10yrs Monday7-8. 7pm Mon of the month) busy women Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in St Colmcille’s Parent & Toddler BeanGuides Blessed10-14yrs Mondays 7pm. Ballyhackamore. 191a Upper N’ards Rd Contact Clare 07905 556825. 10am term time St Colmcille’s Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in 10-12pm W’stock Rd,looking 028 9045 Ballyhackamore. Men after7654 young children welcome. 191a Upper Newtownards Rd
Thursdays
10-12pm W’stock Rd, 028 9045 7654 10-11.30am £1 per family
Grand Parade 028 9065 8946. Thursdays Cregagh Mums & Tots
10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Avenue. Tel:£1 028 1444 10-11.30am per9040 family Gilnahirk Presbyterian Grand Parade 028 9065 8946. Thursdays 10-11.30am. Cregagh Mums & Tots £1 per family. 161 Gilnahirk Rd.CC. Laura 07708 000025 10-12pm Cregagh Mount Merrion Kirkpatrick Memorial Presb Avenue. Tel: 028 9040 1444 Parents & Toddlers. 10-11.30am Gilnahirk Presbyterian Upper Newtownards Rd£1 £1per donation Thursdays 10-11.30am. family. Knock Parent Toddler 161 Gilnahirk Rd.& Laura 07708 000025 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian Kirkpatrick Memorial Presb 53 Kings Road, Gillian 07803 117619. Parents & Toddlers. 10-11.30am Upper Newtownards Rd £1 donation Knock Parent & Toddler 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian Baby Breakfast 53Bank Kings Road, GillianClub 07803 117619. 10:00am - 11:30am, Bank Cafe Bar 20 - 22 Belmont Road Any Tea or Coffee - £1 St Columba’s Mums & Tots Tots ‘R’ Us 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road 10.30am House of Worship 127a Orby Drive
Fridays
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Tea/ coffee, scones, pastries. 10.30-12 Ladies Coffee Morning 1st Mon of month Harding Memorial 10.30am NorthMonday Rd 028 6pm 9065 7876 Rainbows girls37 4-7yrs Skainos Building skainos.org Brownies girls 7-10yrs Monday 7pm Badminton Guides 10-14yrs 2-3pm. MondaysCrosslinks 7pm. - Cross Community Arts 556825. 7-9pm 14-21 yr olds. Contact Clare 07905 Contact Andy Hill. NI Mon Starsof month LadiesStrand CoffeeCinema Morning&1st Holywood Road, 10.30am 37 North Rd BT4 028 .nistars.com 9065 7876 Singing & dancing 7-8pm Skainos Building skainos.org Wandsworth Community Badminton 2-3pm. Crosslinks - Cross 028 9065 Children’s Community Arts1668. 7-9pm 14-21 yrDrama olds. Academy 5-6pm. Children & Teens Contact Andy Hill. carnival drumming 6.30pm-7.30pm. Strand Cinema & NI Stars Aerobics Combat 8.15-9.30pm Holywood Road,7-8pm. BT4 .nistars.com East& Belfast Singing dancingMission 7-8pm Skainos Community Square Irish Classes Wandsworth 10am1668. - 12pm (Upper Intermediate) 028 9065 Children’s Drama 6pm5-6pm. - 7pm (Singing Academy ChildrenClass) & Teens 7pmdrumming - 9pm (Upper Intermediate) carnival 6.30pm-7.30pm. Aerobics 7-8pm. Combat 8.15-9.30pm
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Belmont Tower Belmont Tower www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belmont-tower www.belmont-tower.co.uk Childrens dance classes 4-7pm Childrens 4-7pmMonthly Meeting East dance Belfastclasses Wine Makers Pregnancy Yoga 7.30-8.30pm Meditation 7pm - 9pm East Belfast Makers SkainosWine Building skainos.org Skainos Building skainos.org Compass Womens Group 7-9pm Compass Womens Group 7-9pm Zumba 12.30-1.30pm
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Yoga Belfast Pregnancy Yoga @ Gilnahirk Primary. 6.45-7.45pm. Community drop in class @ Ice Bowl 7-8pm. yogabelfast.com
Skainos Building skainos.org Fusion - Weekly programme of games, crafts & fun for p1-p7’s. 6.30-8pm £1 per person. Contact Tanita Robinson. Irish Class: 10am - 12pm 10.15- 11.45am (term time) Tel: 07791 776307/07980 984506 (Lower Intermediate) Cregagh Methodist Church St Columba’s Mums & Tots The Academy £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road Lego Club 3.30-4.30pm. Ages 3-6 tea. 28-30 CregaghLibrary Rd. 028 9045 7564 Ballyhackamore years. £5 p/wk. 77 Holywood Rd. 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 EVENTS Etc 028 9508 8818 Rhythm & Rhyme (1st & 3rd Thurs of Wandsworth Community 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family. the month) 11.15am. Book Pack (1st Painting for Pleasure 11am-1pm Busy Bees 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 Thur) Adult reading group. Scrabble Childrens Ju Jitsu 6-8pm 10Night -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, Little Stars (adults) 6-8pm. Fitness & Boxing Class 8.30-9.30pm Knock Road. Tel: 028 9065 3413 Ballyhackamore Library The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road Belmont Tower 29th NI Girls Brigade Shiloh Hall Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belmont-tower1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 Cregagh Congregational. Explorers (307712 299206, 76 The Mount, ND 10.30-12 37 North Road, BT5 family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 Art classes 10am-1pm. Baby5NE Sensory Books R Us 9-11 yr olds reading group 7) 6:45-8:15pm. Company Section (8Coffee (third Mon ofMorning month) 10:30-12. 3.30-4.30 years. 028 9045 4466. Classes 7-13 mths Thurs 10-11am 18) 6:45-10pm. Helen 07938 521823. Knit & Natter 2-4pm Sydenham Parent & Toddler 0-7 mths Thurs 11.30-12.30 Belmont Tower Community, 464 Castlereagh Road Bedtime Stories 7pm. Me Time (Last Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family Yoga with Sharon 6.30pm-8.30pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belmont-tower Inverary CC 10am-1pm. BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 East Belfast Historic (Monthly Meeting) Mon of the month) For busy women 7-8. Baby massage StMindfulness Colmcille’s Courses Parent &6.30-8.30pm Toddler Bean37 Blessed Finnians 39thStOld Boys 7-9pm North Road, BT5 5NE 10am term time StLuncheon Colmcille’s 10-11.30 Cregagh Park, 9079 2793. Senior Citizens Club PlayBall NI 10am - 1pm Searchlight Club p1-p7. 10.30-12. Parish Hall@(opposite pastries. 10.30-12 Wandsworth Mums6.30pm & Chums Midday BallymacTesco’s) Centre. in Hot lunch Tea/ coffee, Skainosscones, Building skainos.org Mindfulness Classes - 8.30pm Ballyhackamore. Men looking after Harding Memorial 10-11.45am. CC. £1 & social time. alison@ballymac.org Walking Trips from 10am Over 60’s Lunch Wandsworth Club children welcome. 191a Upper Rainbows girls 4-7yrs&Monday 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698 young Skainos Building skainos.org Strand Cinema NI Stars6pm Newtownards Rd- Weekly streetdance. Brownies girls 7-10yrs Monday Vibe Academy Holywood Road, BT4 Stage7pm school 12.30pm. 3 courses for £3. Grand Guides 10-14yrs Mondays 7pm. p1-p4 3.30-4.30pm P5-P7 4.3010-1pm www.nistars.com Parade. Tel: 028 9065 2314 to book. Contact 07905 556825. 10-12pm 028 9045 5.30pm W’stock 1st yr+ Rd, 6.45-8pm. £6 7654 per TheClare Academy Gilnahirk Men’s Group class. Lisa 07736 315420. Compass 10am Lego Club. 11am Claycrazy Club. JackAlbertbridge Britton Hall.Congregational Tea/coffee/chat & a Morning771stHolywood Mon of month 10.30-12.15 Mens Group 7-9pm. 50+ Gardening & Ladies£5Coffee per session. Rd. speaker. 10.30-12 until 29th April. 10.30am North Rd 028 9065 7876 Crafts Thurs 1-2.30pm 028 37 9508 8818 GirlsWoodstock Brigade Link. Donation £1 Skainos Building CFC Mops & Tots Beginners Tin Whistle 2pm - 3pm Yoga Belfastskainos.org Badminton 2-3pm. - Cross 9.30-11am (termP5time - alternate The Academy Pregnancy YogaCrosslinks @ Physioworks 3 yrs - P4 6.15pm. upwards 7.30pm Community Arts10.30-11.45am 7-9pm 14-21 yr@olds. £1 per family Age 7+ Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total 10-11.30am Lego Club 3.30-4.30pm. Gilnahirk. ComLuncheon Club Contact Andydrop Hill.in class 10.30-11.45am @ Grand Parade 028 9065Rd. 8946. more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. £5p/wk. 77 Holywood munity For for senior citizens. Cregagh Methodist. Strand CinemaPrimary. & NI Stars Cregagh Mums CFC Mops 028 9508 8818& Tots Gilnahirk yogabelfast.com 12 noon. £1.50. Pre book meals at the Holywood Road, BT4 .nistars.com 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Wandsworth Community Wandsworth Community Singing dancing Avenue. Tel: 1668. 028 9040 1444 Tuesdays) £3.50 per mum. Breakfast 028 9065 Needlework 028&9065 16687-8pm Skainos Bulding skainos.org Wandsworth Community Gilnahirk Presbyterian and creche provided. 10 Belmont 10am-12pm. Spanish mums & tots STX/Kickboxing 10am-11.30am Compass Kidz Gap - Parents, guard- Rd. Thursdays 10-11.30am. £1 preschoolers per family. 028 9065 028 9067 1838 www.thisiscfc.com 11am-12pm. Spanish for Park1668. Run Children’s Drama ians, toddlers - crafts, games, stories Children & Teens 161 GilnahirkSpanish Rd. Laura 000025 MerseyGoing StreetGreen Presb. Every5-6pm. Saturday in Victoria Park 2.15-3pm. for 07708 children 3.15- Academy 10am-12. Gardening drumming Kirkpatrick Presb 10-11.45am term time. £1. 9.30am - FREE6.30pm-7.30pm. Event 4pm. Boot Memorial Camp 7-8pm. Core Combat carnival 2-4pm. Yoga 5.30-7pm Aerobics 7-8pm. Combat 8.15-9.30pm & Toddlers. 10-11.30am St Presbyterian 028(Family 90 657025 8.30-10pm. IrishMersey Classes: 5.30pm - 7pm Class) Parents Upper Newtownards Rd £1 donation St Donards Church 7pm - 9pm (Beginners Class) Knock Parent & Toddler 7pm - 9pm (Lower Intermediate) 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian Tel: 028 9065 2321 Strand Cinema & NI Stars Strand Arts Centre TowerRoad, BT4 53Albertbridge Kings Road, Congregational Gillian 07803 117619. Belmont £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice Holywood “Wacky Wednesdays” shows, all day www.belmont-tower.co.uk Strandtown BaptistAllTots Singling & dancing 1.30-3.30pm 6 Woodstock Link 028 9045 7434 for 10.00£3. strandartscentre.com dance classes 4-7pm 11.30am (term time) www.nistars.com Friday Friendship. 10.30am-12.30pm. Childrens Wandsworth Pregnancy YogaTea 7.30-8.30pm StrandtownCommunity Baptist Church, S.D. Bells & Coffee House Ballyhackamore Library Sewing Group 10am-12noon. East Belfast Tots Us 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2ABFlower ArJava JiveWine JazzMakers Brunch Brunch 1-3‘R’ Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 ranging 1.30-3.30pm. Building skainos.org 10.30am of Story Worship Tel: 028 9080 8380 Yoga £1 per7-8.30pm adult 11am -2.30pm Chill OutHouse Family Time. 3.30pm. Skainos Compass Womens Group 7-9pm 127a Orby Drive Tots & Co Belmont Tower www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belmont-tower Art Classes 52 |
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Why do you need us? If you want to buy, sell or let a property then let us do the hard work for you. Our enthusiastic team will tailor a personal service to suit your needs and deliver results within the best possible time scale. We understand this can be a complex process but our obliging agents will be with you every step of the way to turn stress into simplicity. We offer free advice, evening and weekend viewings, free valuations, competitive fees and an unrivalled personal service. Once we have found you your perfect property then fear not as we won’t let you get muddled by mortgages. Our independent advisors will explain the whole process to you and assess your individual circumstances to find a mortgage made in heaven. Whether you are a first time buyer, looking to remortgage or interested in a buy to let mortgage we can help with it all. We can’t predict your future but we can help you protect it. We offer a wide range of insurance products to help financially protect you and your family from life’s unforeseen events. It is important to review your financial circumstances every few years so why not contact us for a free assessment. Once we have helped you protect your future all you need to do is save for it. With the right financial advice from us, your savings and investments can add up to help financially secure your future. Tell us your plans and we will give you the best advice to help make your money work to ensure you have funds to survive whatever life throws at you. Then all that’s left to do is to grow old together. Whether you have or haven’t started saving for your retirement, or you’re ready to retire, you should act now because your future depends on it. The sooner you talk to us, the sooner you can start saving for your retirement. We will help you understand what happens next and advise you on how to organise your finances so that you can retire and relax. From start to finish our family will be there to help support you and your family.
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RESTART your fitness JounreY Summer (if you can call it that!) is over and the kids are back to school! Now is the time to think about starting or re-starting your fitness journey. We have lots happening here at I Work Out in September – including a NEW timetable launch on 7th September, NEW classes introduced including PiYo (a workout inspired by Yoga & Pilates moves but at a faster pace) and the monthly challenge to win prizes! As with any new routine remember to start off slowly with both your diet and training, try to introduce something new each week and don’t take on too much at once. Consistency is the key to success! Here are a few tips to get you started:
Establish a single goal and work towards it Join a class – a perfect way to meet new people, have fun and get moving Sign up for a FREE gym induction – an essential introduction to the gym equipment
Ask a PT for a FREE consultation – a great opportunity to discuss how they can help you achieve your individual goals Don’t forget about nutrition - increase your protein and healthy fat intake, eat plenty of fruit and veg, ditch sugar and wheat, eat complex carbs and increase water intake. Diet is 80% results!
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Dear Diary : Decorate the Lounge
Like most of you I keep putting of the inevitable, the interior of my house. We all hate the thought of clearing out, taking down and starting over. The thought is often worse than actually having the work done. However, Autumn is on its way, chipdren are back at school, holidays over and the nights are getting darker and finally we are beginning to think about decorating, refurbishing or perhaps even moving just in time for (i’m afraid to say it) CHRISTMAS!.. I think Autumn is a great time to think about all of the above.
At E interiors we have over 20 years experience in Interior Architecture & Interior Design so between us we have tackled most things and been faced with a lot of unplanned surprises. So over the next few months I aim to help guide you to improving the space you live in, with a few professional tips and ideas we are going to give your room a facelift and look amazing, particularly for all those cosy winter evenings Just to wet your appetite this years new collections are full of fashionable florals, some digitally printed, bugs, butterflies and birds and the colours are spectacular, I was exceptionally impressed with the Harlequin Amazilia an exotic collection of delicate birds, feathers and flowers Stunning. Osborne & Little’s new Pasha collection inspired with a Turkish theme. Designers Guilds Oriental Shanghai Garden collection with glorious silks, amazing prints and plush velvets. We are truly spoilt for choice.
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Texture is one of the most important factors when planning a scheme, I like to mix it up using various textures, silks, cottons, linens, wools and extravagant and luxurious velvets. If your budget is limited use the most luxurious and expensive fabrics in small amounts, for example re-cover a footstool, which generally will require approximately 1-2 metres of fabric. Cushions are another great way of mixings fabrics and colours and are also inexpensive, but it will create drama and luxury both at the same time. Wooden blinds are also very affordable and work exceptionally well in both traditional and contemporary schemes. If wooden shutters are outside your budget this is a great way to create a similar effect particularly if you use Co-ordinating tapes. Timberlux have launched a new range of colours in greys, taupes and creams and they are a perfection combination giving both style and privacy but will also blend with your scheme. In the shop we have some on display which you can view along with drapes, wallcoverings, sheers from Designers, Guild, Larsen, Andrew Martin, Harlequin. Sanderson and more.
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