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STUDENTS JOIN I.T CROWD

HOLIDAY NIGHTMARES

Sullivan Upper pupils attend prestigious IT event

Hunt Solicitors on how you can deal with your holiday woes

LICE TO SEE YOU

A COURSE RECORD

CULTURE NIGHT 2015

JU S T A LI TTLE TO U CH

Simon Brien Residential host innaugral charity golf event

The big one is back! We have the lowdown on this great day

Wise words by Alison Stevenson of Geborgenheit Massage

NATURES WAY

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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RSPB NI host members open day at their lough side centre, WOW

Deborah Harper shares her inspirations for the month

The County Down corsets causing a storm nationwide and beyond

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The return to school has its perils. Burns Pharmacy talk head lice

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& Events this month

North Down Craft Collective THE ANNUAL FOOD FEST SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITY STOREHOUSE September 12th | 10am - 4pm Holywood Old School Church Road Holywood The monthly craft and food market in the heart of Holywood run by the North Down Craft Collective returns with their autumn food special. The collective is a select group of enthusiastic, inspired crafters and food producers, committed to producing high quality, affordable, handmade products. Providing excellent customer service and supporting small businesses and the local economy the

EM A I L : stu a r t@ lo o pm ag. n e t T eL : 0 2 8 9 0 7 0 1 6 0 7 FA C EB O O K: L O O P PU B LICA T I ONS K e e p i n g yo u i n t h e L o o p w i t h yo u r l o c a l n e w s d e l i v e r e d free every month group also supports a different local charity each month. Along with knitwear designer, Debbie McCann and local food producer, William Clendinning who run the collective there are another 8 resident crafters. Each month 4 ‘guest’ crafters join the group and there is also a vintage tearoom serving tea, coffee, scones, sandwiches and soup. In September join the gang on Saturday 12th September and help them welcome in the Harvest season with their annual Food Fest! As well as the regular NDCC members all the guests at this special market will be local food producers! They are supporting local charity Storehouse at this event.

www.facebook.com/ndcraftcollective | www.twitter.com/@northdowncraf

Van Morrison Live at the Europa Hotel Belfast

Enjoy this unique opportunity to see Van Morrison ‘up close and personal’ at the magnificent Europa Hotel in Belfast on the 15th and 16th November 2015. “Cleaning Windows” at the Europa Hotel is another chance to see Van play in an intimate setting, at home as it were, in Belfast. These concerts, preceded by a sumptuous dinner, are a chance to hear him in a unique, almost private setting. Following four similar sell out concerts leading up to his birthday earlier this year, Van is keen to continue to perform in this way to his most ardent fans.

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News

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Battle of Britain 75 2015 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Ards and North Down Borough Council is holding a special commemorative event featuring a Spitfire and Hurricane fly-past, jazz picnic and Vintage Fair at Ards Air Field on Saturday 19 September. The sounds of the 40s will be recreated by headline act The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, known as the ‘Best Big Band in the Land’. Following an Opening Address and Commemorative Service, Dave Martin and The Casino Cats will start the stage programme at 2pm. Led by the charismatic Dave Martin with his smooth velvety vocals, the band offer authentic smooth sounds from the 40s era with a set list of popular big band tunes. The concert will be compered by local broadcaster Frank Mitchell. At 6.30pm a genuine Spitfire and a Hurricane aircraft perform a special fly-past finale over the Air Field. Also a vintage fair from Frock Around The Clock, a display of military vehicles, street theatre, vintage dancers and a food-fair will make this commemorative event a day out for all the family.Gates at 12noon and car-parking is available on-site. (028) 9182 6846 or email ardsvic@ ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Pain-free Expansion

Julia Webster (front centre) and some of her team celebrate the opening of North Down Physio’s new premises in Holywood.

For North Down Physio

A HOLYWOOD-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY BUSINESS WHICH SPECIALISES IN SPORTS INJURIES AND BACK PAIN HAS EXPANDED IN ORDER TO COPE WITH DEMAND FOR THE UNIQUE SERVICES IT OFFERS.

ulia Webster, who established North Down Physio six years ago, has invested £200,000 in the first phase of a five-year expansion programme, which initially includes a new treatment centre in Holywood. She has also extended her 11-strong core team to include five physiotherapists, two massage therapists, a sports podiatrist, a sports performance coach as well as admin support staff. Her future plans include further specialist treatments and advisory services to complement the existing multidisciplinary approach to client care. Julia, a highly qualified physiotherapist, is one of only a few in Northern Ireland to be accredited in the Sarah Key method, a unique approach to the treatment of back pain where she uses her feet to mobilise joints and spinal muscle to alleviate pain. The physio-comebusinesswoman, who has worked at major events including the London Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, and the recent Gran Fondo has seen a significant growth in demand for specialist services over the last three years.

northdownphysio.com “The treatment of sports injuries is one of our key specialisms and this is reflected in the changing focus of sport locally. Enthusiasts are pushing themselves and their bodies further than ever before through cycling, running, triathlons, adventure races and even iron-man events. Participants know they have to invest in their health and look after their bodies – as much as their equipment - if they are to achieve success and sustain their competitive edge over the long term.” It is not just the sporting population who are demanding the expert touch. Julia also

noted that today’s more sedentary lifestyle and long hours working at computers have created a need for the specialist back and spine treatments her team provide: “There is no doubt that the average person spends more time working at a desk, which, combined with poor posture, can affect the spine and cause acute, and often chronic pain. We’ve noticed a surge in demand for non-invasive treatments such as the Sarah Key method, myofascial release, acupuncture and pilates, all of which has influenced and driven our longer term expansion plans.”

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CODE CRACKERS Teenage girls and teachers at Belfast Metropolitan College’s first female-focussed IT summer camp have been gaining career inspiration from high flying female software developers at Belfast-based tech firm TotalMobile.

TotalMobile Inspires Next Generation of IT Girls

irls aged from 15 to 18 from across Northern Ireland including those from Sullivan Upper School attended the Belfast IT Girls event, a digital skills summer camp. Students learnt about building apps, websites and PCs as well as networking. Among the speakers were Karen Hull, Principal Software Tester and Gillian Noble, Senior Lead Software Developer at TotalMobile, which provides innovative software solutions to revolutionise the way frontline healthcare staff work. The women spoke about their own journey into the IT industry and how the company, which has much higher levels of female staff than the Northern Ireland average, has supported them in their careers. TotalMobile, one of sponsors of the event, is also providing

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mentoring to students and teachers through the Belfast IT Girls event. Karen Hull said: “Since joining TotalMobile over 14 years ago I’ve moved through the ranks from software tester and test lead to become one of the company’s two principal software testers. Although it’s still a fairly male dominated industry, that is changing as the younger generation of women realise that working in IT can be a very challenging and rewarding career and one in which many more exciting opportunities will be created in the coming years. After all the first ever programmer was a female – Ada Lovelace in the 1980s! We’re extremely proud that 35% of our development staff are female – a much higher level than many of our competitors and streets ahead of the NI average of

90% male representation in the IT industry. TotalMobile recognises that having enough people with excellent IT and software development skills will be crucial in ensuring that Northern Ireland is equipped to compete globally and we are delighted to play a role in trying to fill this skills gap.” Jonathan Heggarty, Belfast Met’s Head of School of Electronic and Computing Technologies, said: “The Belfast IT Girls camp is a great opportunity for learners and teachers to hear about the diverse range of IT careers and develop important skills for themselves. Belfast Met are grateful for the support of Total Mobile and a range of other IT company sponsors and organisations including DEL, CCEA and Invest NI, without whom this camp could not take place.“

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SIMON BRIEN RESIDENTIAL GOLF DAY 2015 AT ROYAL BELFAST GOLF CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH TINYLIFE

A beautiful summers day and a great gathering of guests, staff and clients of Simon Brien Residential all made for a fantastic start to this inaugural event at Royal Belfast Golf Club.

Underpinning the day was the charity TinyLife - The premature and vulnerable baby charity for Northern Ireland, dedicated to reducing premature birth, illness, disability and death in babies born here. David Menary of Simon Brien Residential said, ‘We were very fortunate with the weather, the standard of the course and the amazing facilities at Royal Belfast Golf Club - also our guests and clients were on superb form and all had great craic! Many thanks to Professor Jim Dornan who gave a highly entertaining speech at the dinner for a hugely worthwhile cause we are delighted to raise over £2500 for Tinylife via donations and an impromptu auction on the night.. Such is the success of this years event, we look forward to planning another for 2016 where this year’s score of 40 points will be hard to beat!”

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his year’s RSPB Northern Ireland Members’ Day will be held at the recently refurbished Belfast’s Window on Wildlife (WOW) nature reserve.The charity is looking forward to welcoming its supporters to this haven for nature, nestled in the bustling Belfast Harbour Estate. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about some of the work the RSPB NI team been doing over the last 12 months, including at Belfast’s Window on Wildlife and at Lough Beg near Toomebridge. You will also get updates on a range of exciting projects, including the ‘Pledge for Nature’ which aims to give nature a home in the urban environment. After lunch you’ll have a chance to explore the reserve or take a boat trip to see the Lough from a different perspective! Members’ Day will cost £20 per person, including lunch. However, places are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first-come firstserved basis.

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Your local solicitor on what to do if your dream holiday turns into a nightmare! ou daydream about sitting by the pool, reading a good book, whilst sipping on a cocktail or drinking an ice-cold beer. You booked a great package holiday deal and you have been counting down the months, weeks, “sleeps” until it is time to head off on your travels. The day finally comes, you have successfully navigated airport security, seatbelt fastened and you can’t wait to step out onto those aeroplane steps to be greeted by 30°C and the sun splitting the sky. Unfortunately, the holiday you looked forward to and saved your hard-earned cash for has not turned out to be the sunset paradise that you were sold in the holiday brochure. The “luxury” holiday you booked is anything but, the hotel is run down and not like the pictures, there are building works you were not made aware of and the local wildlife and insects are sharing your dinner table. You are on the holiday from hell! Did you know that under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992, you may be able to claim compensation, from the travel agent or tour operator you booked your holiday with? Your tour operator must be honest with you as to the exact holiday they are selling. From the description in the holiday brochure or website to notifying you of any building works being carried out at your hotel. All of the major tour operators are members of ABTA, the UK’s largest travel association. The ABTA Code of Conduct is binding on all members and if you tour operator is found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct then they will be subject to disciplinary proceedings, which can result in monetary fines. For example if your tour operator is aware of building works that would seriously impair your holiday you must be offered suitable alternative accommodation; if they do not they will be in breach of the ABTA code and the Package Travel Regulations.

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When you are away on holiday do not hesitate in making complaints to the holiday representative on site, this way it gives your tour operator the opportunity to make things right and you still may be able to enjoy some of your holiday. If however you were provided with misleading information and your holiday is not what you expected you may be entitled to compensation. You may be able to claim compensation for the following: • ‘LOSS OF VALUE’ (THE DIFFERENCE IN VALUE BETWEEN WHAT YOU BOOKED AND WHAT YOU GOT) • OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES • LOSS OF ENJOYMENT, INCONVENIENCE, OR DISAPPOINTMENT We hope that you have fantastic holiday wherever you are headed this year but if it has not been as expected or things have gone wrong please do not hesitate to contact Patrick Hunt, partner and head of our Litigation team.

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Holywood Culture Night 2015 Friday 18th September

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Holywood Culture Night returns on Friday 18th September and this years event is shaping up to be the biggest yet! As you may know, the event emerged from a series of meetings initiated by Holywood Shared Town which brought together businesses, community groups and statutory agencies to discuss ways of reinvigorating Holywood Town Centre

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ulture Night was one such idea which Holywood Shared Town decided to pursue. The first night took place in 2012 and now two years on the event has captured the imaginations and generosity of local residents and businesses alike. Local singer/songwriter and business woman Mari Jackson who has performed at the event over the past years, decided to become involved as an organiser once again this year in conjunction with Holywood Shared Town because last year their union proved to be a key ingredient for success. Like last year a host of great acts have been secured to perform at the one day event on Friday 18th September 2015 including soloists, duets, bands, dance troupes, poets, drama troupes, art exhibiters, children’s street entertainers, and much, much more. The event will commence early with many

businesses offering a variety of activities both inside and outside (weather permitting), including discounts on products and services. The fun starts at around 3pm with buskers and various acts dotted along the pavements of the town centre and inside some of its cafes and restaurants. The High St will then be closed off from 6pm - 9pm to allow room for many bigger events and stage acts to begin. Church Road, Sullivan Place, Hibernia Street & lower High Street will continue to offer a wealth of activities during these hours including the return of Party Golf for children amongst many other free children’s activities. A multicultural quarter will showcase the diverse nature of Holywood and will include drum workshops, film, food and dance. Holywood library will once again host a wealth of literary people including poets & storytellers. A

tea dance for the over 55’s will take place in the Holywood Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church hall (aka The Unitarian). Later on in the day, many popular bands will be playing in the local pubs and clubs until closing times. We are still looking for volunteer stewards at this event so please get in touch if you are interested. Programmes for Holywood Culture Night 2015 can be found in most local business premises throughout the town centre and the event is all FREE for you to enjoy. A huge thanks to Mari Jackson for putting together such a wonderful day and night of events for all the family. She has worked tirelessly putting this together and I know she would like to thank everyone who has helped out, donated money, time, equipment or skills. And now, the rest is very much up to you to make this one of the town’s best events EVER!

For further information follow us on Facebook under Holywood Culture Night or contact Holywood Shared Town at Redburn Community Centre on 90428036 or Mari on 07751575079. Alternatively call into Garrys Barber Shop, High St, Holywood. 16 LOOPMAG.NET

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North Down Oil Buying Club

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We get the low down on North Down Community Oil Buying Club in partnership with Bryson Energy Saving you money on domestic heating oil

What is it? It’s a new and unique way for us all to buy our heating oil together and enjoy the savings and benefits this provides. How does it work? Members place their order with a community co-ordinator. Orders must be placed by a specific date each month. Participating oil suppliers are then contacted and the best price negotiated for the bulk order. Members are then advised of estimated delivery dates. What are the benefits? It is free to join and by making the most of bulk buying we can make savings and pass them onto members. We can get convenient, reliable oil deliveries, saving you the time and effort of comparing price quotes from various oil suppliers. The environment benefits too Every time a tanker makes a delivery it uses a lot of fuel, a full tanker can get as little as 8 miles per gallon. If

GET THE BEST PRICE FOR YOUR HEATING OIL THIS AUTUMN & WINTER... deliveries are organised so that one tanker delivers to several costumers in the same area instead of making lots of individual deliveries, the tanker’s fuel consumption is reduced. How much could you save? Similar schemes operating in Northern Ireland are saving their members between 3 and 6 pence per litre so for a 500 litre delivery between £15 and £30. Join the club for FREE! Becoming a member is free. Simply complete the form available from the HUB, Flagship Centre and send it to the freepost address provided. You can also call: (Freephone) 0800 1422 867; Mobile 07516 717993 or visit the Bryson Energy website www. brysonenergy.org The community co-ordinator will contact you.

They will advise you of order deadlines and how to place your orders. Place an order Place your order by phone, email, post, text or you can leave your completed form at the local community centre displaying the scheme logo. Note - You do not have to order oil every month. Sit back and we will negotiate the price We negotiate the best price from a range of oil suppliers. You will be advised of who the supplier will be, the price and date of delivery and payment options. Take delivery of the oil and pay the supplier The oil will be delivered on the agreed date. You are responsible for paying the oil supplier by which ever method is agreed i.e. Cash, Debit Card.

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Our aim is to provide Quality Wines, Beers and Spirits to our customers and offer Great Value for Money. We also wish to promote and build our business by providing the highest possible levels of customer care and support through our pleasant, knowledgeable and highly trained staff. We provide a complete range of Wines, Spirits and Beers to suit a huge spectrum of tastes and budgets. Should we not have any item in stock we are very happy to source and supply products for our clients and can normally do so within 72 hours. Monthly Wine, Spirit and Beer promotions run alongside our ongoing 10% Case Discount offers and we also offer Seasonal Gift Cases and High Day and Holiday Specials. Our staff, have many years experience providing Wines, Spirits and Beers for Corporate and Private Functions and are fully WSET Trained. Having successfully provided many corporate and private functions since our opening

we have had a terrific response to our bespoke and tailor made party planning service. As not only do we pass on fantastic discounts, but we also offer a sale or return service along with Glass Hire and provision of Ice and other bar sundries required for your special event; don’t forget of course that we also deliver your purchases free of charge to your event. • Private Functions, Weddings & Parties • Free Delivery Service (Case Orders) • Wine / Food Pairing Advice • Generous Case Discounts • Glassware, Sales & Hire • Cigars and Accessories • Unique & Original Product Sourcing • Gift Packs and Giftware • Bespoke Wine Tasting Events • Wine Club–A Discount on Monthly Case • Offer Deals & Club Tasting Events

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HE ALT H /BE A U T Y / W E L L BE I N G By Deborah Harper De b o r a h Ha r pe r M a k e Up & B e a uty 7 Statio n Sq ua r e , H e le n’s B ay 0 2 8 91 8 5 28 5 9 de b o r a h h a r pe r b e a uty.c o.uk

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RENEWING SKINCARE SKINCARE TECHNOLOGY THAT WORKS I have to admit I love the return to routine that September ushers in. I have recently revived my skincare routine and I am looking forward to seeing the benefits throughout autumn/winter. I am going to try and boost my Vitamin D with a supplement as well as using the new Cellular Code

range from Yon-Ka. Technically this is for the 55+ but I really feel my skin has changed this past year and I can already feel it softer, more supple, fresher, dewier and even Andrew has noticed! Now to try and get the time to get booked in and get the amazing facial that goes with it.

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THE SIMPLICITY OF MASSAGE

Cockney comedian Micky Flanagan told a wellknown TV chef not to be so uptight for fear of a dish not working out because, in the end, “it’s just a bit of dinner,” he could always just go and get himself a KFC bucket. And “in the end” he said, “Champagne is just fizzy, white wine.” The same can be said of massage...”in the end,” it’s just a bit of touch, running alongside everyday life.

TALES FROM CROATIA On an over-crowded beach in Croatia I have a massage in a see-through tent by a local girl who’s lived in America for years, who’s hoping to take her craft to Albania where tourism is just beginning to take off.

She yarns whilst I tune out to a back and neck rub, the lapping of the sea on the shore, the hum of a thousand holiday-makers in the background. I sit up to leave and realise a couple beneath the massage table

have been watching on and listening in. The guy tells me that it was the masseuse’s tale he’s been interested in and not in me. Cheeky but funny. Off I float, amused by the banter, untroubled by my sunburn.

In an unexpected Yurt near a school in Holywood, I had the great privilege to run a week of massage; wood-burning stove ablaze, velvet-covered walls, an old oak floor and a plastic-protected skylight (this not being Mongolia), I one day apologised to a client that I was so sorry that she’d come at lunch time when all the kids were around, thus spoiling our sacred space...to which she replied that she’d had massages in the back streets of Thailand and that children eating sandwiches wouldn’t disturb her. In parlours, shops, spas and gyms spanning sticky hot climates and ski slopes alike, the rubbing, clapping, patting, stroking, bending and stretching of legs, arms, heads, hands and feet keep the dynamic message of massage in circulation: tension is relieved, peace is restored. A service like any other. There are books on massage, you-tube tutorials, creams and oils for sale on-line and on the high street. But if you don’t want to invest, start small...take whatever cream you have at home (any moisturizing cream will do;light vegetable or olive oil if you prefer) and simply rub your own or a beloved’s hands and feet for a few minutes caringly with rhythmic strokes,with the intension of doing some good. Tummy’s can be soothed, backs treated more vigorously, fingertips onstu heads.

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Mineral Cell Salts The original tissue salt formula is back! And they’re available now from Iona Shop, Holywood... New Era has been absent from the UK since 2013 when it was sold to the Italian distributor. Whilst hard compressed tablet alternatives have appeared on the market, none have matched the popularity of New Era’s unique, small “melt under the tongue” tablets. Cell Salt nutrients are more rapidly absorbed into the blood stream than any ordinary tablet can achieve when chewed, swallowed or taken with a drink. There are 12 Single Mineral Cell salts and 18 Combination Mineral Cell salt formulations in the range, all with distinct benefits. Each includes a micro amount of the essential nutrient biotin to support their absorption and effectiveness. It also contributes to the health maintenance of normal, skin and hair and the normal function of the nervous system, mucous membranes and metabolism.

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orthern Irish model and journalist Gemma Garrett showcases her enviable figure as she is announced as the face of new Irish retailer Cinch Corsets. Waist training corsets have become the latest must-have fashion accessory from Hollywood. The corsets are designed to aid core stability and strength, literally training the waist into the desired shape. Now, Cinch Corsets based near our very own Holywood, Co. Down have taken the updated lingerie item to the next level with a range designed specifically for women to wear during exercise as celebrities such as the Kardashian sisters Instagram “selfies” wearing theirs. As a former face of Formula One British Grand Prix, Gemma (33), is known for her heartracing curves and she keeps active walking her two beloved English Bulldogs Buddy and Stella; “Like everyone I try to stay fit and stick to a healthy diet. We know those are the best ways to maintain a good weight as you get older. But wearing the Cinch Corset makes you feel like you can be even more proactive throughout a busy day, training your waist into that gorgeous hourglass shape we all want while working, walking the dogs, visiting family and friends. It fits into a busy lifestyle like mine. I loved taking part in the campaign photoshoot. The Cinch corsets have a wonderful shape and feel, you can tell the quality of the craftsmanship that went into the products. But as well as looking good alongside your special lingerie sets, it’s the confidence you get from feeling shapely and supported. You just can’t buy that if you’re a woman.” The beautiful Cinch Corsets are a modern take on a classic undergarment. Gone are the heavily boned, uncomfortable Victorian pieces, replaced with modern technological design and breathable

fabrics that are hand-stitched, individually measured to fit every woman’s shape. Businesswoman and co-founder of Cinch, Nicola McIlhagger explains why the now-booming corset company decided to create a local version of the product in the first place;“We researched worldwide when producing our corsets to ensure the highest quality and comfort for our customers, contacting a latex manufacturing plant to specifically create a fabric that wouldn’t chafe the skin. We wanted modern design, comfort and high-end materials. Outside the original goals of waist training and confidence we know the corsets improve posture, support the back and ease pain, strengthening the body’s core muscles as you sit up straighter. They are also a daily reminder of your goals, often having the side effect of helping people stick better to their healthy diets. And the latex material helps to attack unwanted fat and impurities in the body through micro-massage while you wear it. At one time, every woman wore a corset – from the cook to the lady of the house – we are simply bringing back a modern corset, which is comfortable and very quick to put on. The Cinch Corset works so well as it gives women the confidence to wear their clothes with the added support of a garment that holds you in in all the right places – gone is the dreaded muffin top, whilst we welcome a sexy, hourglass figure that will only improve as the client wears their Cinch. Since launching the brand in early June, we have literally been blown away by the response and feedback, we have stockists right across Northern Ireland – and already have a few clients from the celebrity world wanting one in every colour! Nicola concluded, “The Cinch Corset is an all-round, everyday boost for the inside and the outside!”

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Creamy Pork Casserole with Apple & Rosemary £5.50pp

Lentil, Mushroom & Aubergine Bake with Moussaka Topping £4.50pp

Thai Green Chicken Curry with sweet potato & spinach £5.50pp

Beef braised in Guinness with Shallots & Mushrooms £6.50pp

Beetroot & Coconut Curry £4.50pp

We also do fantastic Sandwich platters & assorted savoury items for any event. Talk to us for more information - you can tell us what you’d like, we can make suggestions, or both. Chocolate Fudge Cake (including personalised message) £25

Baked Blueberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake £25

Moroccan Orange Drizzle Cake £30 Lemon & Almond Roulade £20