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Contents WELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION OF LOOP MAG FOR HOLYWOOD, CULTRA & SEAHILL RESIDENTS

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4 YOUR NEWS

14 HEALTH & BEAUTY

24 GOOD FOR BUSINESS

10 WOW FACTOR

18 MUSIC FESTIVAL

26 JUST THE JOB

12 THE WINNER IS

20 ART IN THE PARK

30 WHAT’S ON?

Whats has, is or may be happening locally in March.

RSPB Nature Reserve reopens after stunning revamp.

Local creative director and his team win big at TV awards.

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Our inspirational beauty guru Deborah Harper.

The event with decades of history and acres of talent.

A wonderful arts and crafts event for the local community.

Holywood students shine bright at entreprenuer event.

Local employment Law Specialist Laura McManus.

All the local classes and events in one handy guide.

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Ulster Rugby Comes to Holywood! ///TALES FROM THE KINGSPAN AND BEYOND

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Instead of standing up

stories. Paul Marshall, Ruan

rugby craic. Kick-off is at 7.30

for the Ulstermen at the

Pienaar and Franco Van Der

pm but the turnstiles open

Kingspan Stadium, fans are

Merwe will be interviewed

at 6.45 pm. Come early to

going to be able to take

by Mark Simpson of BBC

avoid disappointment. The

a seat in Holywood Parish

fame in an evening sure to

event is free and no ticket is

Church on Tuesday, 24th

provide many an insight into

required. Holywood Parish

March and listen to the men

the world of Ulster rugby.

Church, 71 Church Road,

in red and white jerseys as

Don’t miss this fantastic

Holywood, BT18 9BX

they discuss all things rugby

opportunity to meet the

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Celebrating 150 Years of Train Travel Between Holywood and Bangor, in Spring 2015

ForM is an outdoor sculpture exhibition held in Bangor Castle

On 18 May 1865, the railway line from Holywood to Bangor was

Walled Garden, Co. Down and

opened. (The first line from Belfast to Holywood had opened in

local artists are invited to propose

August 1848.) May 2015 therefore marks the 150th anniversary of

site specific works, or pieces

the extension to Bangor, and a programme of events and activities

inspired by the surroundings.

has been drawn up to mark the occasion. They include publication

Designed by the Ward family in

of a book, research and artwork by two Bangor Schools, an exhibi-

the 1840s the Walled Garden cov-

tion at the North Down Museum, and involvement by the Bangor

ers 1.5 acres. North Down Borough

and Holywood libraries, as well as a seasonal steam excursion. The

Council restored the Garden to its

Museum exhibition will run from 18 March to 17 May, and includes

original Victorian design and it

photographs, documents and artefacts. Organisers are particularly keen to hear from anyone with stories to tell relating to the railway line. Take in the sounds and smells of a steam engine and find out what early passengers would have experienced. Discover the rise of the powerful diesel locomotives, the decline of the age of steam and the railway’s movement into a modern age. The exhibition will appeal to young and old alike. More details about the rest of the commemorative programme, and especially the book by a local historian, will feature next month. northdownmuseum.com 4 LOOPMAG.NET

was opened to the public in April 2009. The deadline is Monday 23 March 2015 at 12 noon. Details on how to apply can be found at : northdown.gov. uk/Events/ForM-Walled-GardenExhibition artsadmin@northdown.gov.uk

St Patrick's Day Celebrations @ Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Tuesday 17 March 2015 10:00 - 17:00

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njoy a truly traditional

your dancing shoes to join

craft demonstrations, music,

St Patrick’s Day with this

in and learn traditional set

craft activities, farming life and

unique festival of music,

dancing to live music, listen

all the usual shops, houses and

seasonal foods and crafts.

to storytelling and sample

school houses to pop in and

Come and enjoy the beauty of

homemade traditional foods,

out of, there is something for

the Folk Museum at Cultra as

as you make your way around

everyone on 17thMarch! The

you stroll around the grounds

the Folk Museum solving the St

day concludes with a special live

at the start of spring. Join the

Patrick’s Day Quiz. A visit to the

performance by some of the

costumed guides and celebrate

stunning ‘Step in Time: A Story

finest artists of Irish traditional

St Patrick’s Day, taking visitors

of Irish Dance’ exhibition in the

music. Book tickets in advance

back to traditional celebrations

Folk Galleries has never been

to avoid the queues:

from over 100 years ago. Bring

more fitting. With traditional

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Helen’s Bay Players present:

/// FULL CIRCLE BY JANET SHAW

Helen’s Bay Players have been going for over 50 years and the next production is on 26-28 March at St John’s Church Hall, Fort Road, Helen’s Bay. Millie and Dee have been at each other’s throats for twenty years and no-one knows why, but it is their granddaughter’s wedding and she and her parents are determined to get to the bottom of it to clear the air in time for the big day. However, more skeletons emerge from the closet and more questions than answers seem to be turning up; such as ‘Who is Gloria?’, ‘Where is Jack?’ and ‘Where does Dee go every year?’ In the midst of all this disasters strike the wedding plans so we also wonder ‘Will the marriage take place at all?’ An amusing but sad comedic drama that will have you reaching for the tissues - for tears of laughter as well as sorrow. Produced by Kevin Quinn. Starting at 8.00pm. Tickets available from Square Cut, Station Square, Helen’s Bay, or from North Down Tourist Information Centre. Telephone: 028 9127 0069; e-mail: tic@northdown.gov.uk. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night.

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New Dawn for Property in 2015 /// JOHN MINNIS ESTATE AGENTS PREDICT A GOOD INVESTMENT YEAR FOR PROPERTY IN 2015

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ne of Northern Ireland’s

our own, show that this trend

investment. Prices are low and

leading estate agents,

is set to continue. According

lenders, whilst their criteria is

John Minnis, has said 2015

to official figures from the

stricter than it once was, are

will be a good year to invest

residential property price index,

lending, and their interest rates

in property. A confident

2014 saw 20,200 transactions,

are also low.” John concluded:

marketplace combined with

with 5,300 homes sold during

“What we are saying to our

greater affordability and low

the final three months. Prices

clients is, if you are thinking of

interest rates has prompted

rose 8% across the year, but are

purchasing a property for long-

the owner of the 10 year-old,

still 1% below what they were

term investment, and you have

multi-award winning agency

at the beginning of 2005. All

the means to do so, 2015 will

with three offices, to make the

indications are showing that

be a great year to do it.”

announcement. John Minnis,

prices will continue to rise,

If you are interested in buying,

director of John Minnis estate

further stimulating the market,

renting or selling with John

agents said: “Northern Ireland

which means, provided the

Minnis Estate Agents, you

has seen the highest number of

purchaser is in a sound financial

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Ashfield Girls’ High School Into Film Clubs /// LOCAL SCHOOL PUPILS MEET ROBOT OVERLORDS DIRECTOR

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Devlin, Cinemagic’s Laura McCurdy, Caitlin Heron, Belfast Model School for Girls, (Front) Laura Corrigan, Ashfield Girls’ High School and Belfast-born Robot Overlords Film Director, Jon Wright. Members of the Into Film Clubs initiative enjoyed a special school visit from the film director for a filmmaking Q&A ahead of the Belfast Film Festival drive-in screenings in two locations at Carrickfergus Castle and in Donaghadee which were used when the film was shot in Northern Ireland in 2013.

The preview screenings celebrate the upcoming release of the film and are supported with funding from Northern Ireland Screen and are presented in partnership with Cinemagic, Signature Entertainment, Embankment and BFI. Into Film Clubs in Northern Ireland is a Northern Ireland Screen after-school initiative designed to reduce disadvantage and is funded by DCAL and managed by Cinemagic & The Nerve Centre

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The Best of The Market Breakfast at St George’s Market Bar and Grill in Belfast has been announced as the Northern Ireland winner in the Shake-UpYour-Wake-Up Breakfast Awards and overall runner up restaurant for the whole of the UK. Its legendary breakfast is cherry picked from the fantastic artisan producers in the market itself.

The traditional dry cured bacon, sausages and eggs are from local County Down, free-range farm and St George’s stall holder Pheasants’ Hill Farm using sustainable farming methods.

The soda and potato bread is from Chrissie, a local baker and stallholder at St George’s Market who uses her grandmother’s recipes using real buttermilk, all handmade on her farm in Killinchy. The black and white puddings are courtesy of Conakilty and the butter is a Great Taste award winner, hand churned in Dromara by Abernethy Butter Company. The campaign is run by a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and aims to showcase the most important meal of the day to raise awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of breakfast. stgeorgesbargrill.com

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WINDOW ON WILDLIFE

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One of the best places to see birds and wildlife in Northern Ireland has reopened. And it’s just across the road from Holywood! belfast.lough@rspb.org.uk.

RSPB NI’s Belfast Lough nature reserve in the Harbour Estate has undergone an extensive refurbishment and has been re-named Belfast’s Window on Wildlife (WOW).

Belfast WOW is an unexpected product of Belfast’s industrial past. When material dredged from the Lough was pumped here to allow larger vessels to dock, the area was quickly reclaimed by nature.

It is now home to birds and other wildlife from all over the world and more than 100 species have been recorded at the site. Major construction work has seen the existing visitor centre extended to give even better views and state-of-the art interpretation brings the visitor facilities to life. From the visitor centre, you can experience panoramic views

of the lagoon but don’t worry if you’re not an ID expert - there will be binoculars and telescopes available and friendly RSPB staff and volunteers on hand to help!

The refurbishment includes a new community room, which is available for hire, and a full events calendar makes Belfast WOW a great place to visit all year round.

RSPB NI has also constructed lots of new homes for nature at the site, including a sand martin bank and a swift tower, which will be installed in the spring. Two new hides, which have been constructed from shipping containers to tie in with their surroundings, offer different perspectives on the reserve and feature a members-only area, which is suitable for photography.

There’s lots to see at the reserve no matter when you

visit. In summer artificial islands give common and Arctic terns a safe place to breed and the reserve comes to life with the sound of many warblers arriving from Africa. In winter, the water is full of wildfowl like wigeon and teal, while black-tailed godwits can be seen digging in the mud for food. Resident konik ponies also graze the reserve, acting as ‘living lawnmowers’ and creating ideal conditions for groundnesting birds like lapwings.

This ambitious project was made possible by funding from the European Regional Development Fund administered by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Belfast Harbour Commission and the Alpha Programme administered by Groundwork NI.

As a charity, the RSPB is reliant on donations from members and supporters to help run this fantastic site, which is why they have introduced a small entry charge for non-RSPB members at Belfast WOW. £3 for adults and £1.50 for children and other concessions. To become an RSPB member - just ask one of the team at the reserve. You will then enjoy free access to Belfast WOW, plus all the other benefits that RSPB membership brings. For more information, please call the reserve directly on 028 9046 1458 or email belfast.lough@rspb.org.uk.

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AND THE WINNER IS...

MAJOR TELEVISION AWARD FOR SIXTEEN SOUTH HOLYWOOD RESIDENT Colin Williams, Creative Director at Sixteen South, saw his team win a major television industry award for its mixed-media animation series Lily’s Driftwood Bay

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ith a cast that includes stars Stephen Fry, Ardal O’Hanlon, Jane Horrocks, Annette Crosbie, Richard Dormer and Peter Mullan, Lily’s Driftwood Bay has been named Best Pre-School Programme at the Broadcast Awards 2015.

Already a hit show in the UK, US and Australia, Lily’s Driftwood Bay was awarded the Recommended seal by the Parent’s Choice organisation in the USA. Judges said that the reason Lily’s Driftwood Bay should win the Parent’s Choice award was due to its simple but entertaining stories.

They also said that Lily herself had a charming little voice and that Lily’s

Driftwood Bay has all the elements to captivate very young viewers and distinguishing it from many other children’s series is its art direction. And just this week, it was confirmed that the programme born in Belfast will being airing in Brunei, Finland, Germany and Hong Kong this year.

It has just been released as a TV box set on Sky and is available on Netflix for viewers in USA and Canada, with UK and Ireland to follow later in the year. Colin Williams said: “Stunning, it’s absolutely stunning to win this prestigious award, voted for by our peers in

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the television industry.

The judges recognised the programme for its story and heart and we very much put our hearts and souls into the creation of every episode. Each episode of Lily’s Driftwood Bay is rich in its storyline which is delivered by an A-list cast. It has always been our vision that our stories should be enjoyed by every child in every home in every country and to see Lily’s Driftwood Bay travel to such far off places is amazing and really humbling for all of us on the team.” Lily’s Driftwood Bay is supported

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HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015

By Chairman of the Holywood Music Festival Committee, John Young: “Perhaps the most surprising fact about the Holywood Music Festival is that so little appears to be known about it, even though it has been a feature of Holywood’s annual calendar since shortly after the end of the Second World War. It is almost as if it happens without anyone in the Holywood area noticing.”

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ne explanation of this may be the fact that, when something happens every year and without any great excitement or fuss, people understandably tend to take it for granted and perhaps assume that it will continue to happen in every succeeding year.

Another may be that the real value and importance of the Festival may not be fully understood or appreciated.

People may see it as something that appeals to a small minority of musical enthusiasts, does no harm and causes no disputes.

We want to challenge assumptions like this and make Holywood people and businesses aware of just how valuable the Festival

is and appeal to them to become its much more active supporters.

We want everyone in Holywood and beyond to be aware that Festival 2015 will start on 12 November and run through until the Gala Evening that brings it to a close on 21 November.

And we also want everyone who reads this to know that, as a Committee, we are very interested in having new members. So, anyone who agrees with our sense of the importance of organising and running a music festival in Holywood will be very welcome indeed.

And, if anyone who reads this is interested in knowing more, the best place to go is the Holywood Music Festival website below.

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The Festival Committee’s annual general meeting will take place at Royal Belfast Golf Club at 7p.m. on 19th March. This is a public meeting and everyone is very welcome.

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FACTS & FIGURES • Runs for a very busy 10-day period in November • Attracts more than 600 entries, many of them from some distance away • Is recognised as one of the most successful music festivals in Northern Ireland • Typically brings more than 3,000 people into Holywood in the course of its 10 days • Gives opportunities to those who enter to perform in front of a real audience, hear what experienced and knowledgeable adjudicators have to say to them about their performances and see what others in the same classes are doing • Strengthens cross community relations • Contributes to giving Holywood its distinctive identity

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Blissful Lights from Rockport school sold their granite tea light holders to Citi staff at the global bank’s Northern Ireland offices at Belfast’s Titanic Quarter on Friday 13th February.

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Young Enterprise is working with 16-18 Year old students from Sullivan Upper School and Rockport School through its Company Programme.

The programme allows young people to start up and run a business with

Evolve from Sullivan Upper School at the Young Enterprise Trade Fair at Bloomfield Shopping Centre on Thursday 6th February. Pictured: Megan Laird, Sophie Anderson, Rory Sproule, Ellen Pauley and Fiona Patterson

the support of the charity and it’s volunteer business advisers. The Sullivan company, named Evolve, displayed and sold a range of products at Bloomfield Shopping Centre on February 6th where they celebrated company Director Matthew Crilly being named Best Salesperson among the 200 young enterprise students at the event.

The Rockport School company ‘Blissful Lights’ have created a selection of high quality granite tea light holders which went

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LOCAL LEGAL ADVICE

HAVE YOU AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND ARE THEY WORTH IT?

Advice from Employment Law Specialist Laura McManus at Hunt Solicitors, Holywood.

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f you have just started working for a company and haven’t been given a contract of employment, you might think it’s not necessary or that if you ask for one you will be seen as a trouble maker. Likewise if you are a business owner and employ staff you may think that spending the time and effort to put together an employment contract is a

nice “to do”. Something you might get around to when you have a bit of time on your hands. Will that ever happen?

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written statement of employment permanent, what the notice periods are, what the company’s within six weeks of an employee

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