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LOCAL BOUTIQUE ACCOLADE Please Dont Tell pick up a nod as Boutique of the week from The Times

08 WINTER WALK Cancer Fund for Children’s annual Winter Woolly Walk event is opon us

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PLUS ALL THE LOCAL NEWS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE COMMUNITY

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NI SCIENCE FESTIVAL Over 100 events across 25+ venues, on the wonders of science & much more

WHAT’S ON? YOUR AT A GLANCE GUIDE TO ALL THE EVENTS AND CLUBS HAPPENING NEAR YOU

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16 REJUVENATE YOURSELF

A brand new anti-ageing Clinic has opened in Culloden Estate & Spa

We’ve all heard about prenuptial agreements, be it in the movies, or perhaps even a high profile divorce in the news, but what are they all about? Hunt Solicitors dispel some myths.

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Woodland Trust Event @ Crawfordsburn Country Park Become a Charter Champion and lead your community in calling for a Charter for Trees, Woods and People.

re you involved in a local group, club, council or committee? Could you bring people in your area together to discover and celebrate the woods and trees at the heart of your community? Or would you like to form a new group? As a Charter Champion you will ensure that your community is represented in this historic charter. You will have the chance to inspire your friends, family and neighbours to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to define the future for woods and trees in the UK. You will find guidance and information on this site during the campaign to inspire and support your local activities, and to help you create a lasting legacy in your community. Funding will be available for local events, activities and projects that reconnect people and trees now

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and in the future. You’ll be part of a UK-wide network of groups leading local events and you will represent your community in the national conversation about the future of woods and trees. Orientation days for charter champions will take place around the UK in February 2016 and your local event is on 10th Feb, Crawfordsburn Country Park, Bangor, Northern Ireland- Find out more and apply for your place.

Contributions towards travel expenses to attend an orientation day will be available. If you are unable to attend an orientation day we would still like to hear from you.

For more details email enquiries@treecharter. uk or register your group on the form. Now share your story and help us make history!

ABBA - THE BJORN IDENTITY @ ST PATRICKS HALL HOLYWOOD 12th FEBRUARY - 7.30pm-10pm Unrivalled in authenticity and quality of their Tribute to Abba - The Bjorn Identity® are without a doubt Ireland’s favourite Abba show. They continue to exceed all expectations with their LIVE and authentic Abba in concert experience. Audiences of all ages can discover and re-live the magic of the Swedish Super Group, Abba and their musical legacy that lives… ‘On and On and On’. With stunning handmade replica costumes changes and perfect copy of Benny Famous white Yamaha piano this show has all the glitz of the 70’s era, featuring a decade of the greatest ABBA songs.

Tickets: £15 | Garry’s Barber Shop | Tel: 028 9042 5262

Locals Enjoy Holiday World Belfast PICTURED AT THE RECENT HOLIDAY WORLD SHOW IN BELFAST WITH SHOWGIRL HOLLY MONSON FROM BANGOR, ARE NIKKI THORNTON, MICHAELA BANKS AND LOUISE CRAWFORD OASIS TRAVEL’S BANGOR AND HOLYWOOD BRANCHES.

The Belfast Barber Bash is the first big networking event of it’s kind in Ireland for barbers. The brainchild of Southport barber Garry Spencer who “Wanted to take an event for barbers all around the country to educate & spread the Barber Love.” 13th March @ The OYEAH Centre, Belfast.

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Horse Ploughing & Country Skills 11:00 - 16:00, SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2016 Ulster Folk & Transport Museum : Watch the magnificent heavy horses, complete with traditional harness and ploughs, as ploughmen from across the country compete. Horse Ploughing at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum Try your hand at straw rope making, horse shoe throwing and chat to skilled craftsmen. Warm yourself with a taste of home made broth or taste some traditional home baking. We have lots of country skills & activities planned in the rural area so wrap up warm and join us.

The Holywood Barber’s Life Through the Lens Local couple Garry and Mari Jackson are well known in the town for the barber shop and their hardy endeavours keeping Holywood on the map. But now Garry has received a call to branch out, utilising his unique style into modelling.

ari was contacted last September by Cathy Martin from CMPR modelling agency, who asked if her husband Garry would be interested in doing some modelling work for Forestside shopping centre, who were looking for some mature models to spearhead their Autumn/Winter collection. Apparently they were looking for real people who had their own sense of style. Garry’s only concern was “is it cheesy?”, because his mates would never let him live it down! After being assured it wasn’t, Garry went along to Khara Pringle’s photographic studio where he met all the team (plus his fellow, first time model for the shoot, Denise O’Neil). ”Everybody involved on the shoot were really lovely and very professional and soon put us at our ease. What could have been a very daunting situation, ended up being a very enjoyable experience” said Garry. Since then Garry has done another modelling shoot for Cookstown based, bespoke tailor Dee Graham, modelling one of his lovely three piece, tweed suits. Mari says “There’s life in the old dog yet, so maybe your fifties are the new thirties!”

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THE TIMES BOUTIQUE OF THE WEEK

HOLYWOOD BOUTIQUE RECEIVES TIMES NEWSPAPER ACCOLADE The Holywood and Belfast fashion retailer Please Don’t Tell would sit comfortably in London’s Bond Street. And The Times newspaper agrees, recently making it their Boutique of the Week.

ts owner, Anne Donaldson’s opened the boutique in 2011 because she realised Belfast was more of a fashion no mans land than fashion capital. Following that , Holywood residents were lucky to welcome their own branch of the boutique. Four years later it now stocks a host of London Fashion Week designers including Roksanda Ilincic, Jonathan Saunders, JW Anderson and Peter Pilotto as well a s b r a n d s su c h a s T h e o r y, I s a b e l Marant and Helmut Lang.

“Belfast was deprived of any international brands,” she says. “We travelled to Paris and New York and Dublin was the closest thing in regards to fashion.” With years of

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retail experience under her belt as French Connection buyer in Northern Ireland, Anne feels that women who are “aware of new brands and not stuck in their ways” finally have somewhere in Belfast to shop. Those further afield who aren’t local to the stores to pick up Theory’s cashmere sweaters or Joseph’s coats, two of the boutiques best sellers, can shop Please Don’t Tell’s stock through luxury e-commerce site Farfetch. Should you find yourself in the boutique though, try on something from Rixo, a new London based label that is exclusive to Please Don’t Tell in Ireland. One visit and you won’t be able to obey the instructions implicit in its name.

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LOC AL T V PRE SENTER URGING LOC AL S TO KICK OFF WINTER BLUE S WITH A WOOLLY GRE AT WALK !

Ards Television presenter and Cancer Fund for Children ambassador Paul Reilly is urging locals to put February 27th in their diaries for a woolly great family day out in aid of an incredibly special cause.

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ancer Fund for Children’s annual Winter Woolly Walk event will take place at eight special locations on February 27 including Belfast, Tyrone, Portstewart, Newcastle, Antrim, Fermanagh, Lurgan and Derry/ Londonderry. The fun-filled event is the perfect excuse to kick of those winter blues and rally the family together for a great day out in the fresh air all while raising funds for the charity that supports local families whose lives are devastated by cancer. UTV presenter Paul has come on-board along with his little niece and nephew to help the charity launch the event. Paul said: “I look forward to this event every year. It is a great family day out and a fantastic way to get the kids outdoors and keep them entertained while also raising money for a great cause.” This year Cancer Fund for Children hopes the Winter Woolly Walk events will raise £30k. The charity relies on fundraising in order to provide its vital services which includes offering practical, emotional and financial support to local families affected by cancer as well as free therapeutic short breaks.

Cancer Fund for Children understands the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis and treatment can have on the whole family. Its team of experienced Specialists help

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families cope with the impact cancer has on their lives supporting them during and after treatment and sadly in some cases, bereavement. The charity has joined forces with Ni4kids as its media partner for the event this year in the hope that even more people will find out about the event and step out in support of local families affected by cancer.

Make a difference this February 27 by stepping out at one of the charity’s eight Winter Woolly Walks. Locations include The Lagan Towpath in Belfast, Tollymore Forest Park in Newcastle, Lurgan Park, Antrim Castle Gardens, St Columb’s Park in Derry/L’Derry, Castle Coole in Fermanagh and Drum Manor Forest Park in Cookstown. The Winter Woolly Walk will also take place at Portstewart strand with registration at Harry’s Shack.

Registration is from 10am with walks starting at 10.30am except Tollymore which will start at 10am and Portstewart Strand which will start at 2pm due to tide times.

For more information and to register call 028 9080 5599 or visit cancerfundforchildren.com. Don’t forget to keep checking the Ni4kids magazine and www.ni4kids.com for more Winter Woolly news and an exciting competition to win family passes to National Trust properties.

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PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED

NI SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2016 18-28 February 2016

With over 100 events across 25+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

11 DAYS 100 EVENTS INFINITE IDEAS The Festival is designed to showcase the very best of local and international scientific talent, bringing the public in direct conversation with experts on the issues that are changing our lives. During the day the festival will present a variety of workshops, talks and interactive activities for young people and parents. In the evening, the festival will come alive with an eclectic mix of scientific debates, talks, theatre, comedy, music and film for adults. As well as the core themes of science, technology, engineering and maths, the 2016 Festival will focus on how science affects our everyday lives through exploring the science of food, music, art and sport. The NI Festival events will take place in a wide variety of East Belfast’s prime

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Science at work. Experiments galore to boggle the mind and the senses. Just a fraction of what to expect at the festival.

venues and tourist attractions such as W5, Titanic Belfast and the Strand Arts Centre. In addition to core themes such as engineering and space, the Festival will delve in to the science behind the increasingly popular world of Dr Who and Star Wars. Joining them will be fun events opening up the science of the sea, robotics, time travel, photography and much more.

Among the many social elements to the festival is the Synaesthia Cocktails night. Hosted by Art Neuro, this team of scientists will be looking at everything to do with the brain through, art, craft, design... and cocktails!

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NEW CLINIC LAUNCHED

THE CLINIC AT THE HEART OF BELFAST GETS A FACE LIFT City Chiropody and Physiotherapy based in Church Lane Belfast has received a much needed face lift. The scheme to update the clinic is an initiative of the new owner David Hallowell.

ITY CHIROPODY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY was first established in 2001 when it was Belfast’s city centres first combined Physiotherapy and Chiropody clinic. “When we took over the clinic I knew we already had a strong loyal customer base so I had two aims, firstly to maintain the high clinical standards that the clinic has become known for and secondly to give the clinic an upgrade in terms of its overall look, facilities and hours of business. Staying true to the clinics original ethos of giving a high quality service has been at the core of all the changes we’ve made.”

“The real key to the clinics success has always been its staff. Our Physiotherapist Michelle Terrins is one of the most experienced and highly respected Physiotherapists in the province and as such she has built a great reputation. Michelle has worked in clinics in London and New Zealand before returning home to work in Belfast. Our latwest addition to the team, Michelle Gawley is a Chiropodist and Podiatrist with many years of experience in private practice. Her ideas and input into the changes and improvements have been invaluable. The Staff have all been very supportive and I feel that we’ve a really strong team which will be able to carry the clinic forward through 2016.”

The most obvious changes in the clinic are probably the face lift to the outside of the building which had become very rundown. In terms of some of the clinical changes we’ve made it’s really

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We also know that many of our patient’s love being able to combine a trip to Belfast with a relaxing Chiropody or Physiotherapy treatment so we’ve increased the number of appointments times available to keep up with demand. We want the whole experience of making an appointment and having a treatment to be as pleasant as possible and while it’s possible that we will put in a computer based booking system in the future, for the moment we’d really like to maintain a strong human contact element. To this end we’ve increased not only our clinical hours but also our reception cover. In the old days we had only three days reception cover which meant patients often spoke to an answering machine. This to me was not satisfactory and I know that most people prefer to speak to someone when they ring to make an appointment. As the new year begins we hope to continue to improve the facilities and treatments to optimise the patient experience.

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LETS TALK TREES & HEDGES As we come into early spring it is a great time to address some of the most common questions you have about your trees and hedges.

by Matthew McCartney Pinehill Tree Services www.pinehilltrees.com WHAT IF … MY TREES LOOK DANGEROUS?

work whatsoever. This permission can be obtained either by yourself or the contractor as your agent. Failure to gain All tree owners are responsible for ensuring that their trees are in a safe and consent could lead to prosecution of both parties. Council will typically require a healthy condition and are not a liability short report from a certified tree Surgeon to persons in their own property or in outlining why the tree requires remedial work the vicinity. If there appears to be large unstable limbs hanging over a neighbours before giving the appropriate consents. or your own property then you will WHAT IF … MY OR A NEIGHBOURS require the services of a competent and HEDGE IS OUT OF CONTROL? well trained tree surgeon.

Both hedges and people can be incredibly volatile! The right hedge may create a WHAT IF … I LIKE MY TREE BUT IT NEEDS PRUNED AND BROUGHT pleasant aesthetic but many disputes have arisen from unclear boundaries.

UNDER CONTROL? To do the job properly will require a fully Both leylandii and cypress became qualified Arborist who can safely remove fashionable as instant hedges but they can become overgrown very dead/dying or rubbing branches and do quickly without the correct care and no damage to fences and greenhouses and can protect the future health of your attention. Consequently, the issue of hedges blocking out light or straying trees by pruning and understanding the tree biology and how the tree responds to across garden boundaries has become each cut. Poor pruning and poor pruning commonplace. Acts have been implemented to give home owners the cuts will cause damage that will last for ability to apply for a high hedge notice the life of the tree and can often reduce from their local authority. Due to the its lifespan or ruin the aesthetics and circumstance specific nature of the balance of the crown. matter the Acts are multifarious and WHAT IF … MY TREE HAS A TREE potentially confusing but protection does exist if you can prove trees or hedges PRESERVATION ORDER (TPO)? are detrimental to the reasonable If your trees are protected by a TPO, enjoyment of the property and/or is permission from the Council is required blocking out light. before carrying out any tree surgery

WHAT IF … THERE IS FUNGUS AROUND THE BOTTOM OF MY TREE?

Fungus can take various shapes and forms when it comes to trees. With some, you may notice large brackets protruding from the trunk (typically around the base / chest height of the tree and present all year round). Other fruiting bodies will typically only arise in autumn and will be likely found in the soil near the vicinity of the tree. Honey fungus is probably the most commonplace in gardens. While fruiting bodies only appear in autumn, if you feel your tree may be affected look closely at the soil for rhizomorphs or bootlaces (due to their shoelace resemblance) that can be found all year round. Fungi will affect trees in various ways. The aforementioned honey fungus and common ganoderma attacks the root systems, while velvet fungus and porcelain fungus attack more localised areas and colonisation is often in the upper regions of the trunks potentially causing major limb failure. Any tree that shows signs of fungus, especially those in maturity and close to buildings and roads should be inspected immediately by a reputable tree surgeon with the appropriate certification.

WHAT IF … THERE ARE NESTING BIRDS/BATS IN MY TREES?

The law is extremely clear on this issue.

Any tree with nesting birds or bats cannot have any remedial work carried out unless it can be proven that the tree is a danger to the public. There are potentially hefty fines for working outside these guidelines including £5000 per bat and £2000 per bird.

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FA R R Y AN N O UN C E S N OR T H D O W N J OB S FA I R Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has announced that Bangor is to play host to a Jobs Fair for North Down on 25 February 2016.

he fair, which will take place in the Marine Cour t Hotel in Bangor, bet ween 10am and 4pm, has been organised by the Depar tment for Employment and Learning in conjunction with Ards and Nor th Down Borough Council. Speaking ahead of the event , Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farr y said: “ This event brings employers, suppor t organisations and jobseekers together under one roof. The Job Fair has something for ever yone and I would encourage anyone, whether in work , unemployed or simply assessing education and training options, to explore the ser vices which will be available on the day.” Over 20 employers including Magellan Aerospace, La Mon House Hotel, Positive Futures, K ane Engineering and the Culloden Hotel will be recruiting at the event , and a number of suppor t and training organisations including the Prince’s Trust , South Eastern Regional College and L ibraries

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NI will also be present . Advice and guidance will also be available on a range of training and re-skilling oppor tunities.

The Minister continued: “A range of suppor t organisations, including my Depar tment ’s Disabilit y Employment Ser vice, Careers Ser vice and Employment Ser vice, will also be in attendance to provide information, advice and guidance on a range of training and employment schemes that can assist individuals progress towards work and better employment prospects.”

A range of local employers will be available to answer questions, discuss training and employment oppor tunities. A free bus ser vice will be running from New townards and surrounding areas to carr y jobseekers to and from the event . If you’re in the market for a new career - or looking for the first step on the ladder - this is the place you need to be.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOBS FAIR CONTACT JACQUELINE ADAMSON, TEL: 028 90 252 325, JACQUELINE.ADAMSON@DELNI.GOV.UK OR VISIT WWW.JOBCENTREONLINE.COM.

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Pre-Nuptial Agreements

We’ve all heard about prenuptial agreements, be it in the movies, or perhaps even a high profile divorce in the news, but what are they all about? Are they worth it and do they actually work? Well the good news is that they do actually exist, so let’s dispel some of the myths we encounter and let’s simply focus on the facts at hand. - Una Conway, Head of the Matrimonial Department at Hunt Solicitors.

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WHAT IS A PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT? It is a legally binding agreement entered into by two people who are planning to marry. In most cases a pre-nuptial agreement applies in all jurisdictions and it doesn’t matter where the parties live during the course of the marriage. It is also binding upon their heirs / children and personal representatives.

The agreement is made in anticipation of and is conditional upon the marriage taking place. It is important to note that the Agreement only comes into effect upon the actual marriage of the parties to each other.

WHY GET A PRE- NUP?

WHEN DOES IT COME INTO EFFECT This can be defined within the Pre- Nup, however a Pre – Nup will normally apply if the parties have lived separate and apart for a period of time (e.g. in excess of six months) or in the event of a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation.

WHEN DO I MAKE A PRE-NUP? The Agreement must be entered into at some stage prior to their intended marriage. Each party entering into an agreement must have their own, separate solicitor. There must be sufficient time allowed for advice, negotiation between solicitors and reflection by the parties involved. As this is a binding agreement which the parties’ respective heirs must adhere to full consideration must be given to the ramifications of entering into this Agreement.

People entering into such an agreement do so in order to record their wishes and intentions regarding their finances and property in the unhappy event of a marriage ending. It is intended to avoid WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO MAKE ONE? the distress and, more importantly, the • Each party must have taken separate costs of any dispute concerning the parties’ individual financial provision as a and independent legal advice before signing an agreement. They must result of marital breakdown. understand the nature and extent of the IS A PRE-NUP JUST FOR THE WEALTHY? claims for financial relief that each party This is a common misconception, anyone may be able to make on the other. can get a Pre-Nup and it is not necessarily • The parties must be of sound mind.

• The parties must enter into the for the wealthy. Anyone can make one agreement freely and voluntarily. Both regardless of their status.

parties must fully understand the terms of the agreement and neither can enter into it as a result of any improper pressure, duress or harassment.

• Parties will need to exchange discovery, such as details of their income, pensions and any assets they have.

ARE THEY LEGALLY BINDING IN NI? It should be made clear that under the law of Northern Ireland at present, Pre-Nuptial agreements are not contractually binding.

It is not possible to wholly exclude the jurisdiction of a court, which can still make orders for financial provision.

SO MY MAKE A PRE NUP THEN? A Pre-Nuptial agreement will be one of the key factors that the court will take into account should any application be made for financial relief ancillary in a divorce. In addition pre-nuptial agreements may be more likely adhered to and implemented by the courts in Northern Ireland if the parties have each provided disclosure of his or her respective assets and liabilities and if they have had the benefit of independent legal advice. In short whilst a Pre- Nup may not be cast iron in some circumstances, it will almost always be very persuasive to a court.

Our first consultation is free and with no obligation to proceed. The consultation will also be completely confidential and help to give you the answers to some of the many questions you may already have. This is designed to give you the information you need to plan your next steps with confidence. This article does not constitute legal advice or otherwise. © Hunt Solicitors 2015. All rights reserved.

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NORTH DOWN GREEN ORGANISATIONS ENCOURAGED TO ENTER LEADING RENEWABLES AWARDS

Ciaran McConville, Action Renewables with Mary Rossiter, Vayu, and Maria O’Loan, Tughans who are both award sponsors.

t last year’s annual awards of Northern Ireland’s leading renewables organisation Holywood-based organisation Camphill Community Glencraig was awarded the title of Best Community Renewable Energy Project for its forward-thinking move to a biomass-fuelled heating system fuelled by wood from the community’s own woodlands. The project enabled Camphill Community to displace 250,000 litres of oil annually, resulting in 600 – 700 tonnes of carbon reduced per annum by the organisation. With expertise in diverse areas of Leading renewables organisation renewables development and practice, the 2016 judging panel represents all Action Renewables recently has facets of the industry in Northern Ireland. “It is a pleasure to be invited to judge appealed for local North Down the Action Renewables Awards again this year,” said Carol Forster, Northern organisations to enter the 8th annual Action Renewables awards in advance Ireland Environment Link. “The initiative has grown from strength to strength of the entry deadline on 15th February. and is a wonderful way to showcase and celebrate excellence in the renewable The Action Renewables Awards are energy sector.” Last year’s Action Renewables Awards saw more entries than ever, the flagship awards of the renewables with accolades going to 9 local businesses, organisations, and community groups industry in Northern Ireland and will demonstrating excellence in renewables practice and development. This year will take place on Thursday 31st March at Titanic Belfast, where local ‘green’ include the addition of a new category, ‘Best Energy Saving Large Organisation’, leaders will be recognised. sponsored by Vayu, added to the line-up of accolades given during the luncheon.

The deadline for entry to the 2016 Action Renewables Awards is 5pm Monday 15th To download an entry February 2016. Winners will be announced at the flagship industry awards event pack or book a place at the held at Titanic Belfast in advance of a gourmet lunch and afternoon networking awards visit www.actionrenewables.co.uk event on Thursday 31st March.

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Hair contouring is the new trend entering the world of hair colour, instead of makeup the contouring effect on the hair can create illusions to enhance and flatter your face shape. Sabrina Robinson from SR Hairdressing explains the effect.

WHAT FACE SHAPE HAVE YOU? | WHAT CONTOURING TECHNIQUE WILL BEST FLATTER YOUR FACE?

OVAL FACE SHAPE Jessica Alba has the perfect oval face, this is the most desirable face shape, everything goes with it and it is very versatile, if it was a body it would be the perfect ‘hourglass figure’. Contouring can still be an important technique with clients with the perfect oval face shape. By carefully placing bespoke colours you can also create beautiful texture and definition throughout the hair.

Sabrina “I have been a hairstylist for 15 years now having worked in numerous top salons in Belfast. I was handpicked

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OBLONG FACE SHAPE

ROUND FACE SHAPE To help create defined cheekbones and to sharpen the jawline round face shapes need to be lightened throughout the top area of the hair and deeper tones added to the length, this creates an illusion of a point on the lower end of the face.

Lighter tones are positioned around the hairline and darker tones placed underneath and through the ends of the hair. This technique can be seen on Drew Barrymore.

SQUARE FACE SHAPE For square face shapes we need to soften the jawline. We do this by applying multi tonal layers of both light and dark or just dark tones to the corners of the face, at the top and ends of the hair. This technique creates the illusion of a shadow effect against the sides of the face, perfect for highlighting the cheekbones creating a more oval appearance.

To help slim and shorten the face deeper tones are added to the root area along the parting and soft lighter pieces are blended from above the ears to the ends of the hair. This creates the illusion of giving the face a slimmer shorter shape. A soft ombre look would be most suited for an oblong face.

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BEACON OF HOPE AS MEW ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE OPTIC SET FOR DISPLAY IN TITANIC QUARTER

Titanic Foundation and the Commissioners of Irish Lights have been awarded a first-round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund for saving, restoring and displaying the old optic from Mew Island Lighthouse, a very rare hyper radial Fresnel lens, in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

his award, along with early support from Ulster Garden Villages, will allow the project to progress to the second stage of the HLF application process. If successful, the optic will be restored and housed in a new interpretive structure, made to resemble a lighthouse lantern room where it would add an iconic element to the Titanic Quarter public realm. With free public access it will tell the story of lighthouses, their technological development, their light keepers, and their role in the proud maritime & industrial heritage of Belfast and Ulster.

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Made in Paris in 1887, it is possibly the largest ever constructed, at a staggering 7 metres high, 2.6 metres wide and weighing up to 10 tonnes. The optic is one of 29 of the largest optics ever made, with only 18 still in existence across the world.

It’s one of only 3 similar optics in Ireland, none of which are now operational.

Over its life, and as technology has developed, Mew Island optic was lit with town-gas (derived manually on the island from coal), vaporised paraffin, and electricity. Irish Lights, recognising the importance of the optic within Belfast’s maritime heritage, have been working for over 3 years to find a suitable home for the optic. Through the partnership with Titanic Foundation, the charity that

owns Titanic Belfast, they are delighted that Mew Island Optic will be located in Belfast. Barry Phelan; Irish Lights Project Engineer said; “ This project will ultimately develop a brand new tourist attraction in Belfast, and will provide a permanent home for the magnificent Mew Island Lighthouse Optic beside a very worthy neighbour - Titanic Belfast.

The project will also shine a light on the wonderful Great Lighthouses of Ireland nearby, which offers you a chance to stay in, visit, or learn about lighthouses and the Irish Lights at; Blackhead Antrim, St. John’s Point Down, Rathlin Island, or further afield.” The optic, which was recently replaced by a modern solarpowered, flashing LED in March 2015, has already been transferred from Mew Island to the Irish Lights’ offices in Dun Laoghaire where they are carrying out initial restoration works.

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Art Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 | £1 Girl’s Group 7-9pm | P1 - Year 12 | £1

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Afterschool Club 3.30-5.30pm | P5 - P7 | £1

THU R SDAY Parent & Toddler Group 10am-12pm. £1 members / £1.50 non members per session.

Cookery Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 £1 per session Redburn Youth Group 7-9pm | P7 - Year 12 | £1

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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 MON DAY 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.

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