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Welcome to the latest edition of Loop Mag for Holywood, Cultra and Seahill residents

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ALL HANDS ON DECK

MASTER OF THE MOLLUSC

MADE WITH LOVE

TEEN TECH TRIUMPH

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED

A VI XE N VA C A T I O N

A Knocknagoney student has scooped a £2k internship

Demelza celebrates the new Bond movie with a round of Martinis!

Jewellery designer Bohemian Vixen talks summer inspirations

PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF

PERFECT PARTNERSHIP

A Q U I E T RE T RE A T

John Minnis Estate Agents celebrate 10 year in business in style

In the midst of the summer season, Hunt Solicitors with timely advice

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Champion oyster eater wants you to come out of your shell

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum raise over £13,500 for Autism NI

The Flower Room in Holywood and their beautiful creations

Men and women connect with Holywood Men’s Shed

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The Clandeboye Festival 17th – 22nd August This year’s festival features visiting artists András Adorján, Andrés Díaz, Ailish Tynan, Elina Vähälä and Richard Watkins. We are delighted that three musicians

Summer Whine Puts An End To Summer Whining Finding boredom-busting entertainment in Summer can be tough, but in North Down teenage Army Cadets have found the solution in a series of challenges organised by the Army Cadet Force.

he aptly named ‘Exercise Summer Whine’ provided a weekend of physical and mental challenge plus the chance to socialise:

the perfect holiday package for teens.

at the beginning of their careers, Ruth Gibson, Jessie Grimes and Eimear McGeown will join us in a wonderful range of solo, chamber and orchestral music in the beautiful surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate. Once again new and established fashion designers will be accompanied by young festival

Second Lieutenant Rachael Galloway, 2nd Battalion Signals

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Officer, says, “As most parents will testify, it can be both difficult

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These young musicians feature in

through the Summer holidays, so we’re delighted to come up with some activities that add a dash of supervised excitement to the season. Our Cadets are always up for a challenge and the ‘Summer Whine’ competition proved a perfect preparation for the annual Summer Camp which is a traditional highlight of the Cadet year.” Swapping mobile phones for radio comms: Cadet Sergeant Jo Baker from Bangor, a member of the Sullivan Upper Cadet Detachment) and Cadet Lance Corporal Nikita Crowe, also from Bangor and a member of the Bangor ACF Detachment.

their own concert. The Adam’s Gallery exhibition will display their biggest loan exhibition yet, featuring the work of George Campbell and the Belfast Boys. Jessie and broadcaster Marie-Louise Muir will be introducing young audiences to the delights of classical music in our Family

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Muir Welcomes Saving of Historic Gate Lodge Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news an historic gate lodge is to be saved from potential destruction.

egional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced in response to an Alliance Assembly question that Craigowen Lodge, located on the main Belfast to Bangor road close to the Seahill Road junction, would be given to Hearth Housing Association with a view to securing its future. The lodge had been purchased by Roads Service ahead of a proposed road-widening scheme that never occurred. The listed building suffered an arson attack several years ago, after which it had a tin roof installed for protection. It was designed by Thomas Turner, a pupil of Sir Charles Lanyon. North Down Councillor Mr Muir said the lodge was an important local landmark and safeguarding its future is something he has long campaigned on.“Craigowen Lodge is a building steeped in history and heritage, which deserves to be restored and protected as much as possible. Hearth Housing Association informed me in 2011 they wanted to renovate the building, so it is extremely welcome to see that work finally moving ahead. Hearth specialises in restoring historic buildings, so the organisation is perfect to bring back Craigowen to its former glories. Our built heritage needs to be secured – they could provide much-needed social housing and used in general so future generations can enjoy them.”

Local Travel Agency Scoops Business of the Year Award

Sandra Corkin, Managing Director of Oasis Travel, receives the award from Des Moore (left), Head of First Trust Bank, and the evening’s special guest, former X Factor star Jay James.

asis Travel took the top award at the brand new event on the Northern Ireland business calendar which took place at La Mon House Hotel & Country Club recently. The Awards, organised by Business Eye magazine and sponsored by First Trust Bank, awarded top small business performers across 12 different categories. They were open

to all businesses in Northern Ireland with less than 50 employees. Sandra Corkin, Managing Director of Oasis Travel, is thrilled at this latest accolade which she attributes to a combination of expertise and a genuine commitment to personal service. She says, “The champagne corks were certainly popping at the awards ceremony, but we’re not about

Oasis Travel, one Northern Ireland’s largest independent travel agencies with five branches across the country, including one in Holywood, has been named Northern Ireland’s Small Business of the Year at the inaugural Business Eye First Trust Bank Small Business Awards.

to rest on our laurels! When a customer comes to us to book a holiday, whether it’s a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime cruise or a modest weekend escape, they are putting their trust in us. We have to help them find the break that best suits their tastes, aspirations and budget … and give them the high level of personal service that they have every right to expect.”

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Ashfield Girls DISCOVERI NG H E A NE Y CO U NT RY Recently Year 11 GCSE English Literature students from Ashfield Girls’ journeyed north to spend the day in the villages of Castledawson and Bellaghy, and surrounding townlands, as part of their poetry module on the work of Seamus Heaney.

nder the direction of local guide and Heaney expert, Mr Eugene Kielt, the students were able to explore the landscape that inspired many of the poems studied in class. Visits to the locations that hold special significance in Heaney’s writing brought his poetry to life giving pupils a greater sense of the Nobel Laureate’s background, the rural community in which he grew up and his affinity to nature. With regular stops for recitations and readings, Mr

Kielt entertained the students with personal stories and anecdotes as they toured the countryside, ticking off many of the literary landscapes immortalised in Heaney’s poetry such as Mossbawn, Anahorish, Broagh, the Moyola River and Lough Beg. The memory of the remarkable 95 year old Barney Devlin hammering the anvil in his father’s forge will never be forgotten nor will the lively lunch-stop at McGrogan’s farm amidst goats, horses, chicks and

ducklings. A visit to Heaney’s grave and the Heaney Library in Bellaghy Bawn brought the tour to a poignant end and left the group with an understanding of Heaney’s legacy to the world of literature. Ashfield students and staff are extremely grateful to Mr Kielt of Laurel Villa, Magherafelt, for sharing his wealth of knowledge and passion for Heaney’s poetry and also to local estate agent John Minnis for generously sponsoring the trip.

Belfast Half Marathon - Sunday 20th September Half the distance but double the reward for Meningitis Research Foundation Local charity Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is on the look out for runners of all abilities to pound the pavements around the city in aid of their work. The course will start and finish at Ormeau Park, taking participants through the east, west, south and centre of the city. You can register at belfastcityhalfmarathon.net. Meningitis has not gone away and can strike at any time, leaving a baby, child or adult fighting for their life within hours. MRF estimate that meningitis and septicaemia affects around 3,200 people in the UK and Ireland each year. Sadly about one in ten people who contract the diseases will die and one third of survivors will suffer life altering after effects such as brain damage, loss of limbs and hearing loss. With your help MRF can continue to fund cutting edge research into the preventiona, detection and treatment of the diseases, as well as raising awareness locally and supporting those who have been affected. Contact Karen on 028 9032 1283 or email karend@meningitis-ni.org to recieve a fundraising pack and charity running vest and then simply raise what you can in sponsorship. 6 LOOPMAG.NET

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Loop Mag Holywood are giving one reader the chance to win an overnight stay for two at The Everglades Hotel in Derry courtesy of Hastings Hotels. Overlooking the River Foyle with views across to the hills of Donegal, this 4 star destination provides a bright and comfortable welcome to Derry~Londonderry, the heritage and cultural centre of the North West. Only five minutes drive from the historic and dynamic city centre, the Everglades is a ideally located for exploring and experiencing everything this city has to offer. Included in the prize is breakfast plus an evening meal with a bottle of house directors wine. To enter all you have to do is like our Facebook page : Loop Publications, then comment on the competition post with “EVERGLADES!” and that’s you entered and in with a chance... GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Brynjar Makes Waves At Titanic Belfast Brynjar Karl (aged 12) from Ryekvick, Iceland, fulfilled his dream to visit the home of the Titanic, Belfast, after building a six-metre scale model of the Titanic using over 56,000 LEGO® blocks. He spent a year, every day after school, building the fully lit model, working with his grandfather, he utilised the original plans of the Titanic and spent months prior to the build researching every detail to ensure the model was 100 percent accurate and in scale with the LEGO® people on board. After completing his model, it was his dream to visit Titanic Belfast and learn more about the ship from her conception, construction and launch in the early 1900s to her famous maiden voyage and tragic end. During his visit Brynjar was treated to the ultimate White Star treatment with Titanic Belfast’s Premium Pass. The White Star Premium Pass, which Brynjar experienced, can be purchased at Titanic Belfast, by phone on +44 28 9076 6399 and online at titanicbelfast.com. Tickets cost £25 per adult, £20 per senior/student and £15 per child. 8 LOOPMAG.NET

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A DECADE IN BUSINESS for John Minnis E s tat e A g e n t s Leading Northern Ireland estate agency John Minnis Estate Agents recently celebrated ten years in business.

he company, which was founded in July 2005 in Holywood, now operates additional offices in Belfast and Donaghadee and has won numerous prestigious national awards for quality of service in both sales and residential lettings. Speaking at the recent Tall Ships celebration where the company held its ten-year celebrations, owner John Minnis said: “I am absolutely delighted to be here with our fantastic team today, celebrating the company’s tenth year in business. Back in 2005, there were just the four of us, we opened on the fourth of July 2005, ten years ago to the day. The team grew quickly as did the property market.” In 2007 JMEA opened a second office in the coastal town of Donaghadee, and a Belfast branch was added in 2012. The firm covers all areas of the province focusing on south and East Belfast the North Down coast and Ards Peninsula. The team now stands at 30 staff across three offices. “We’ve seen important advances in technology, and we’ve harnessed the best of them to give our clients that competitive edge. Those developments include a John Minnis iPhone app, the launch of John Minnis TV (JMTV) online presentations providing video views and walkthroughs, drone photography, floor plans and the company’s growing use of social media to communicate with clients and potential customers.” Thanks in part to such innovations, JMEA has made a consistently strong showing

John Minnis Directors celebrate with staff at the company’s 10 Year Celebration at the Tall Ships in Belfast. at the ESTAs, the so-called ‘property industry Oscars’. In recent years, the company has won a string of these prestigious national awards, including ‘Best Local Lettings Agency in the UK’ and ‘Best Estate Agents in NI’. However, Mr. Minnis himself attributes JMEA’s continuing success to old-fashioned ‘people skills’. “At the end of the day, it comes down to relationship building and a proactive approach,” he said. “The old adage that people buy from people has never been so true. I’m grateful for the dedication of my team, which has brought us through the deepest property recession in Northern Ireland’s history. It was hard work, but now that we’re through it, it feels like we’ve made huge strides, and I am proud that we are leading the market in Northern Ireland. To-date we have sold in excess of half a billion pounds of property.” He finishes on a high note. “The two most recent reports from RICS and the Office of National Statistics confirm our team findings. It’s official – the NI housing market is in recovery! While I don’t think we’re going to see a repeat of 2014’s stellar growth rates this year, I believe that NIs property market will continue to outperform the rest of the UK... and we will help our clients to make the most of the opportunities that provides. John concluded: “I am delighted with John Minnis Estate Agent’s continued growth, and I look forward to our next ten years in business.”

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KNOCKNAGONEY TEEN landS £2K Science Park Internship Mason Robinson, a 15-year-old student at Ashfield Boys’ High School is working on a new type of pen drive, with software incorporated, so people do not lose important schoolwork or work documents

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The Internship Prize Fund is a collaboration between the NI Science Park and two local entrepreneurs, Tom O’Gorman and Jim Finnegan

ach of the six finalists has been awarded a summer internship worth £2,000. In addition, the six teenage entrepreneurs have been assigned a mentor and will receive 8 weeks of business coaching, including marketing, finance, legal and pitch training. At the end of the summer, all six will pitch their business idea to a panel of judges with one teen securing an additional £10,000 prize and a year of mentoring to develop their business further. Mason said, “As the technology industry is growing, companies and schools are relying on tech for school work, assignments, spreadsheets and important documents. This will save a lot of hassle from having to repeat

or catch up on work.” Dr Joanne Stuart, Director of Development at the Northern Ireland Science Park, said, “We were very impressed by all of the entrants and their innovations, not least because of their young age, but also because their ideas have the potential to become very viable and commercial companies and products. The chosen six will now get the chance to develop their business further, with mentoring and guidance from our successful entrepreneurs in the Science Park network. It is this invaluable advice which will help them to challenge and ultimately refine their current business models.” Tom O’Gorman, one of NI’s

most successful business investors, and Jim Finnegan, a key investor in local startups, both worked with the NI Science Park to develop the unique initiative. Tom said, “It was inspiring to listen to all of the pitches and it was a hard task to pick our final six, but we believe that we have selected a strong and diverse mix of business ideas, all with commercial potential. The opportunity for each of them to work alongside a mentor for the next 8 weeks will enable them to hone their ideas and business models and I am looking forward to see how they all develop over that period. All six are great role models to other aspiring young entrepreneurs.”

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It’s finally here, time to go on the holiday you booked in January. Bags packed, final checks to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything, house locked, children in the car and off you go to the airport. You arrive just in time to catch that all-important flight but wait it has been delayed and you find yourself spending more time in the airport than you bargained for. Flight delays can put a real dampener on the start of your holiday. If you have been delayed more than 2 hours then your airline must provide you with the following: Food: Meals and refreshments proportionate to the length of time you are delayed (usually vouchers will be provided for you to spend in the airport) Communication: Two telephone calls, fax messages or emails free of charge Accommodation: If your flight is delayed overnight (they must also provide transport to this accommodation and to the airport the next day). If your airline refuses or fails to provide you with any of the above make sure that you hold on to all receipts for any expenses you incur at the airport as a result of the delay, as you can send these to the airline for reimbursement on your return home.

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till undefeated, the Dromore man, now aged 59, has learned that his unique oyster-eating technique is being studied by some of the world’s top competitive eaters to help them improve their own performance and he is hoping to share this technique with an aspiring future king or queen of oyster-eating. “I had never eaten oysters before I undertook my first challenge at the Hillsborough International Oyster Festival back in 2005,” said Colin. “So this year, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of my Guinness World Record, I am keen to find someone who, just like me, doesn’t yet know that they have what it takes to be the next World Oyster Eating Champion.” One of the world’s top competitive eaters, who has closely studied Colin’s

technique is FoodChallenges. com owner, Randy Santel. Only last year Randy completed a series of eating challenges in Northern Ireland, including massive breakfasts and oversized burgers. Randy comments, “I have closely followed the sport of competitive eating since 2010, and individual eaters from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA who compete in global food challenges. The World Oyster Eating Championship has been of great interest to me and I’ve watched all of the videos on YouTube and have used Colin’s techniques in every oyster eating contest I’ve done. Everyone in the USA does. He is absolutely flawless and unstoppable.” In recent years Colin has been challenged by some of the best and the fastest competitive

eaters in the world, including Matt Stonie, Sonya ‘The Black Widow’ Thomas, Miki Sudo, and Bob Shoudt, none of whom have managed to get near Colin’s world title. Randy explains, “Most competitive eaters in the USA specialise in quantity and speed with large items such as hot dogs, pizza, and burgers. Speed eating oysters is an entirely different ballgame and one for which Colin has developed a truly unique technique.” Colin adds, “I hadn’t really thought of my technique as being truly unique and I take this as a real compliment. I am very chuffed that my technique is something which is helping to inspire professional competitive eaters and I wonder if my former boxing career has helped in the development of this?”

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Holywood TOP TIPS • IF YOU HAVE A GOOD BOTTLE OF VODKA SITTING IN YOUR DRINKS CUPBOARD THAT YOU JUST DONT WANT TO JUST THROW COKE INTO NOW IS THE TIME TO CRACK THAT BAD BOY OPEN!! MARTINIS DONT HAVE MUCH VOLUME OF LIQUID SO ITS IMPORTANT TO USE GOOD QUALITY INGREDIENTS • WHEN I SAY SHAKE, I MEAN SHAKE YOUR COCKTAIL SHAKER UNTIL ITS TOO COLD TO HOLD!! • MARTINIS ARE SERVED WITH NO ICE SO MY TOP TIP IS TO PRE CHILL YOUR GLASS EITHER POP IT IN YOUR FREEZER OR CHILL IT WITH ICE THEN DISCARD BEFORE SERVING

“With the announcement of the new James Bond movie I just can’t help thinking about...Martinis! I remember ordering my first, I thought I was so cool ordering a gin Martini, shaken not stirred of course! Well let me tell you I didn’t look too cool drinking it! I couldn’t hide my distaste. Martinis

are strong...They are meant to blow your socks off! A gin Martini is gin, with a slash of vermouth. Personally I find them just too strong, so here are a few much more quaff-able Martinis, perfect to get your party going!” Demelza Kelly-Flynn @ 81 Holywood

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DELICIOUS, SWEET, FOAMY CLASSIC

Chill glass Into a shaker put 35Mls vodka 15Mls chamboard 50Mls pineapple juice 5Mls fresh lemon juice 1/4 Teaspoon of sugar Scoop of ice cubes Shake Strain & Pour into your pre chilled martini glass Garnish with a blackberry

COSMOPOLITAN THE CLASSIC SEX & CITYS LADIES FAVOURITE Chill glass Into a shaker put 35Mls vodka 15Mls cointreau, grand mariner or triple sec, 50Mls cranberry 15Mls fresh lime juice

1/4 Teaspoon of sugar Scoop of ice cubes Shake Strain & Pour into your pre chilled martini glass Garnish with an orange twist

81’S ESPRESSO MARTINI THE CONNOISSEURS VODKA & REDBULL Chill glass Into a shaker put 1 Shot of espresso 20Mls vodka 15Mls creme du caco white 15Mls kalhula 1/4 Teaspoon of sugar 20 LOOPMAG.NET

Scoop of ice cubes Shake Strain & Pour into your pre chilled martini glass Garnish with three coffee beans

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Local Museum Staff RAise Over £13,500 For Autism Ni

The PERFECT

Partnership

Pictured with visitor guide Harry Hamilton in front of Portglenone’s old Northern Bank building at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum are Morag Stuart from National Museums Northern Ireland (left) and Rachel Gribben from Autism NI.

utism NI has been National Museums Northern Ireland’s chosen charity for the past two years during which time the organisation has raised awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder through a range of initiatives including a Children’s Art Exhibition and light shows during Autism Awareness month at the Ulster Museum. Morag Stuart of National Museums Northern Ireland said, “We’ve enjoyed working with Autism NI and, through various training sessions, our partnership has helped us further enhance visitor services for people on the autistic spectrum. We are delighted that our

fundraising efforts have raised a significant amount for this important charity.” A number of fundraising events were held by staff from all National Museums’ sites including a sponsored Mourne Walk, a Christmas Quiz, a ‘Wear Blue to Work Day’, Belfast Marathon relay team, a Holly Jolly Christmas Walk, a flag day in Bangor and various other initiatives such as cake sales and raffles. Rachel Gribben of Autism NI said, “We are very grateful to all the staff at National Museums Northern Ireland for this superb contribution to the work of Autism NI. It has been a pleasure to work with the team who, from the outset,

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were very committed to this charity partnership and to ensuring a wonderful museum experience for people with autism.” Autism is now the fastest growing disability in Europe and there are currently over 20,000 individuals affected by Autism within Northern Ireland. Autism NI Family Support offers support to parents/carers of newly diagnosed children as well as support to families who have been living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for longer periods. Autism NI has a family support team who are committed to supporting all families with many issues and challenges they may face.

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THE FLOWER ROOM

Made With Love

Inspired by her love of all things gorgeous and following a successful career in luxury giftware, Kathryn Millar decided it was time to pursue her lifelong dream of opening her own boutique flower business in Holywood; The Flower Room.

he Flower Room is situated in a pretty, boutique property on the high street, just beside the Old Priory. Kathryn and The Flower Room offer a unique personalised level of service and bespoke floristry for customers who want that extra special touch that is so hard to find. From weddings and christenings to birthdays and Valentine’s…or just simply to say ‘Thank You’ or ‘I love you’, flowers from The Flower Room are guaranteed to do exactly what gorgeous flowers should do – put smiles on faces and warmth in hearts. Whether you have an idea in mind or seek stylish inspiration, Kathryn will work with you to create beautiful flowers whatever your requirements. When it comes to weddings, beautiful bouquets and floral arrangements are a ‘must-have’ element of any special day. “It’s important that you decide on a floral theme that reflects both your own personal style and the ambience of the occasion. From the wild abundance of a glorious country garden style wedding to stylish contemporary simplicity, we will work with you to create your perfect day.” Many brides will be unsure about the style and type of flowers that would best suit their requirements, The Flower Room are happy to help guide and inspire you every step of the way.

Wedding Flowers With vintage passion

Bridal Party Bouquets Church Flowers Pew Ends Floral Arches Floral Hair Garlands Centre pieces Table Centres Top Table arrangements Flower girl posies Button Holes Floral Confetti

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Flowers from The Flower Room, Holywood are guaranteed to do exactly what gorgeous flowers should do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; put smiles on faces and warmth in hearts. As well as beautiful flowers, The Flower Room stocks a handpicked collection of stylish gifts, cards and decorations for all seasons. 14 HIGH STREET, HOLYWOOD. BTI8 9AZ TEL: 028 9042 2630 MOB: 078 5392 4137 www.theflowerroomni.co.uk

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A Vixen Vacation LOCAL JEWELLERY DESIGNER & HER SUMMER INPSIRATIONS Bohemian Vixen jewellery is designed and handmade by Samantha Bell. The collection is made up mostly of semi precious stones,chains, charms and some upcycled vintage finds. Samantha designs for women and men who like to have fun and express themselves through their accessories. Here she shares some of her inspiration and designs for her favourite season of all; Summer.

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started to make my own II got jewellery in 2010 right before married. My Honeymoon was fast approaching and I knew from previous experience of travelling with my future husband that my marriage may be short lived if he had to pay excess baggage because of the amount of clothes I usually take on holiday! So I took fewer clothes and packed more accessories and looked like I was wearing something completely different every night of our trip. Now, the pieces I was making then were a whole lot more modest than what I create now, still it was the inspiration I needed to learn to create pieces as I do today. I am inspired daily, by life, people, my little people, our incredible night sky and trips to Ibiza (always in my heart & mind). As a huge fan

of Boho and accessories, these Summer months excite me. I love to hear tales from my customers about where they are going on holiday and what outfits they are going to be wearing... their handlets, capes and ankle chains with. These pieces can be found on my website bohemianvixen.com or send me an email to discuss a bespoke piece - a service that has been most popular this

year. I am currently designing my own jewellery for my holiday in Ibiza; I will have bare foot sandals, handlets, delicate fringed capes and upper arm cuffs to wear with my selection of kimonos (these of course are an essential part of every boho wardrobe) Individuality is key so I will be channeling my inner Stevie Nicks sunbathing at Formentera but doing it my way with LOTS more jewellery.

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“Need to get away from the wife for a few hours after you’ve done the washing and hoovering?!” “Holywood Men’s Shed MIGHT HAVE THE ANSWER!”

A PLACE TO CONNECT

Connect with a number of like-minded men (and a few women too actually) up at the Stable Yard in Redburn Country Park have several sheds/ “ W eworkshops where

you can spend a few hours “futtering”, making things, chatting or just having a cup of tea. We can accommodate most interests. One shed is given over to woodcraft, another to art and we have another as a meeting house. Whether you interests are in DIY, model making, building contraptions, painting, sculpture, photography, film making or gardening or just grumbling about the state of the world we can fit you in. We hope to introduce metal forging soon. We

sometimes take on projects together. Last year we built a Dr Who Tardis – why you might ask? Just come along to May Day or Culture Night in Holywood and you will see it engulfed with would be “time travellers” of all ages. We have built a community fruit press, a 3d printer and much else beside. In fact we will build anything as long as it does not cost much or can be put together with donated material. We are always “on the look” for surplus tools, computers, building materials, scraps of wood and the like. We have a small trailer and

can collect. What is a Men’s Shed? One of our members has defined it as follows: ‘An informal space for men to meet and discuss issues, share skills and explore new interests, with an aim to promoting their own health and development and putting something back into the community. ‘ (Masefield ) 2011. If you want to learn more just come up to the Stable Yard in Redburn Country Park any weekend afternoon from about 2 pm. You can chat with the guys and get a cup of tea. You can check if it is the right place for you.

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AUGUST 2015

WHAT’S ON IN HOLYWOOD A UGUST 2015 Parent & Toddler • Youth Group • After School Club • Advice • Coffee Morning • Community Chat • Library

REDBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY 55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session. Contact : Julie Crozier . Tel: 028 9042 8036 Citizens Advice Bureau 1.30-3.30pm. Drop in.

TUESDAY Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm. Tuesday/Thursday. £1 membership & £1.50 per session. Tel: 028 9042 8036 After School Club 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P4. £1 per session. Contact: Denice. Tel: 028 9042 8036

SUNDAY

WEDNESDAY

Redburn Community Church 10.30am-1.30pm & 7-9pm

Knit & Knatter 10.30am -12. Knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Adult Reading Group 10.30am -12. Last Wednesday of the month. Share and enjoy.

QUEENS HALL SULLIVAN PLACE MONDAY After School Club / Art 3.30pm-5.30pm. P1-P7. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420 Girl’s Group 7-9.pm. P7-Form 5. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420

TUESDAY 55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session. Contact: Julie. Tel: 028 9042 1420

WEDNESDAY

Community Coffee Shop 11am-1pm. Contact: Bridget Tel: 028 9042 8036 Patchwork Club 2pm-4pm. All ages welcome. Redburn Community Church 2pm-4pm.

After School Club 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P4. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420

THURSDAY Redburn Youth Group 8-10pm. P7 - Form 5. £1 per session. Contct: Andrea Tel: 028 9042 8036

FRIDA Y After School Club 3.30pm-5.30pm P1-P7. £1 per session. Art & gardening. Contact: Denice. Tel: 028 9042 8036 Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Contact: Bill Lockhart. Tel: 028 9042 8036

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THURSDAY After School Club / Cookery 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P7. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420

SATURDAY

THURSDAY Junior Reading Group 15.45-16.30 Second Thursday of the month. Children aged 9-11 Visually Impaired Group 14.30pm-16.00. Last Thursday of the month. Bedtime Story Time 18.00 -18.30. Last Thursday of the month. Children aged 4-8

SATURDAY Junior Reading Group 14.15 - 15.00 Third Saturday of the month. Children aged 7-9.

HOLYWOOD FAMILY TRUST Contact Liam/Rose 02890427842

TUESDAY

Junior Youth Club 6.30-8.30pm. Free. P7 - Year 9.

WEDNESDAY Youth Drop In 6.15-10.15pm. Free. Year 8 & over

FRIDAY

Morning Club 10.30-12.30pm. P1-P4. £1

Youth Drop In 2.30-4.30pm / 6.15-10.15pm Free. Year 8 & over

HOLYWOOD LIBRARY

HOLYWOOD DISTRICT U3A

Tel: 028 9042 4232.

Annual membership is £20. Reading, coffee, chat, gardening, history, bowls, creative writing, painting for pleasure, walking... www.u3asites.org.uk/holywood

TUESDAY Rhythm & Rhyme 10.30am. Introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories.

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food to get excited about

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We’re open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & coffee. We’re also open on Friday Nights for dinner.

August Friday Night Dinner Menu TO START Tortilla Soup with avocado, feta & lime - £4.50 Crumbled Pork, Black Pepper & Chive Sausage on toasted focaccia bread with tomato relish and balsamic roasted red onion - £5.50 Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with spinach, ricotta & parmesan and a crunchy breadcrumb topping - £5.50 Wild Atlantic Prawns with garlic butter, sourdough bread and ribboned courgette salad- £6.50/£11.50 Chicken & Pistachio Terrine with pear & lime chutney and wheaten toast (N) - £5.50

MAIN COURSES 8oz. / 10oz. Coffee & Chilli Rubbed Owen McMahon Ribeye Steak with chimichurri, pickled field mushrooms and hand-cut chips - £16.95/£18.95 Chicken Laksa a spicy Asian noodle soup with coconut, cashews, ginger & coriander (N) - £12.95 Medallions of Pork Fillet with celeriac gratin, sugar snap peas and a wholegrain mustard and marsala sauce- £14.50 Hot Smoked Mackerel Fillets with sweet potato mash, tomato salsa and lemon mayonnaise - £12.50 8oz. Rare Breed Irish Moiled Beef Burger with Ajvar (Croatian red pepper relish), soured cream, dill pickles & with hand-cut chips - £11.50 Keralan Aubergines with lentils, cashews and tamarind, served with chapati and basmati rice (N) - £9.50 Pea & Watercress Risotto with tarragon oil and a leaf salad (V) - £9.50

DESSERTS Vanilla Ice Cream with passionfruit syrup, shortbread crumble & fresh mango - £5.50 Hazelnut Meringues with raspberry sorbet, poached pear & dark chocolate sauce (N) - £5.50 White Chocolate & Baileys Mousse with raspberries & a white chocolate chip cookie - £5.50