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LOCAL WINNER

LITTLE CITIZENS We brought you news last month of a nomination for Little Citizens’ Alicia; she won!

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FESTIVE FASHION

WONDERFUL CAUSE It’s that time to get wrapped up festively and raise money for children with cancer

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DESIGNS FOR LIFE

OSCAR & JOY Our High Street design buffs take a look into 2017 to predict some interesting trends

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ENTREPRENEURS

LOCAL STUDENTS The DICE Project, provides community-led youth projects across North Down

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GIFT GUIDE

PRESSIES ON THE DOORSTEP Our comprehensive guide to buying a special gift for a special someone at this special time of year

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A TITANIC XMAS

FESTIVE SCHEDULE There’s plenty going on across the way at Titanic Quarter. We have it all mapped out for you

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FESTIVE FAYRE

NEVEN MAGUIRE Renowned Irish chef Neven Maguire shares his favourite festive recipes with you

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NOT JUST FOR XMAS

REFOUND Jill from ReFound shares some of her insight into how to deck the halls in style

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The very latest news from Holywood and the surrounding area

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Launching the 2017 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland are (from left): Sonia Armstrong, Ulster Business; Gillian McKee, Business in the Community; Ciaran McConnell, JP Corry and Claire Hutchinson, Diageo.

COUNTY DOWN BUSINESSES URGED TO ENTER 2017 RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS AWARDS Business in the Community is calling on responsible organisations in County Down to enter the 2017 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland.

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he annual awards, which are run by Business in the Community and sponsored by Electric Ireland, seek to recognise and celebrate firms throughout Northern Ireland that are making a difference by taking practical action to address pressing social and environmental issues. They are open to firms here of all sizes and from all sectors. There are nine categories up for grabs in 2017: • NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Diageo • Building Stronger Communities, sponsored by the Department for Communities • Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by BT • Education Award, sponsored

by Allen & Overy • Employability Champion Award, sponsored by Belfast

Harbour • Environmental Leadership Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox • Marketplace Leadership, sponsored by Fujitsu • One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Danske Bank • Workplace Health & Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Larne Port Chair of Business in the Community NI, Roy Adair, said: “The Responsible Business Awards are a fantastic opportunity, not only to recognise and reward responsible business, but to raise awareness of the great things that organisations across Northern Ireland are doing to help create a society that is better for everyone. It provides a valuable platform to showcase best practice

and share ideas for good.

We’ve widened the scope of the categories this year to help broaden the pool of entries. We want to celebrate all organisations that are doing the right thing by their people, the planet and the places where they operate. It doesn’t matter how big your business is, where you are located, or what you produce or sell, if you’re committed to responsible business, we want to hear from you!”

Companies seeking recognition for their responsible business at a national level may be interested in the UK Responsible Business Awards, also run by Business in the Community. Find out more at www.bitc.org.uk/awards.

Closing date for entries is 10 February 2017.

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STOCKING FILLER FOR ASPIRING WRITERS! "In association with my distributor Colourpoint Books the new book will be available through most booksellers, on Amazon and www. williamlongbooks.co.uk RRP £9.99 plus UK Post. & Pack.

However, during the launch a short first print run will be available directly from myself. On offer until the print run is complete will be signed copies at £8.00 Delivery/collection by arrangement. Payment through PayPal if required. More information on the book can be seen on my website.

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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING Every Friday evening in December; the popular Christmas evenings in the town at the Folk Museum.

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eave the hustle and bustle of the high street behind and enjoy the gentler and quieter atmosphere of a traditional Christmas here at Ballycultra Town. Sip on a cup of mulled wine to keep you warm while you stroll around the Town. Pop in and out of exhibit buildings discovering traditional Christmas decorations and find out how to make your own. Soak up

the seasonal smells of peat fires, oil lamps, baking and seasonal spices. You can sample traditional Christmas food to the accompaniment of brass bands and carol singers. Santa will be warming his feet by the fire to find out what children want for Christmas. Santa will give a small gift to each child who comes to visit.

New for this year book your timeslot with Santa, click

here. Listen to the brass bands. Make cinnamon toast over the open fire. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations.

Watch the Magician conjure in the Picture House.

Children can post their letters to Santa in Ballycultra Post Office.

This event takes place on Friday 9 and 16 December. www.nmni.com

TABLE TOP SALE

7th & 14th Dec: Table-Top Sale – at Redburn Community Centre in Holywood, £1 per table (firstcome, first-served). Sell your own stuff and keep whatever you make! Please phone Bridget on (028) 9042 8036 to book a table.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE

This Christmas, a memorial tree is to take centre stage at John Gray & Co Funeral Directors Holywood to help bereaved members of the local community remember their loved ones during the festive season. They are inviting friends and family who have lost a loved one to the funeral home to decorate the tree with cards in memory of their loved one. John Gray & Co is open from 9.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and people will be able to leave memorial cards on the tree right up until 23rd December 2016.

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AWARD WINNER!

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Alicia Peyrano of Little Citizens Boutique in Holywood won the award for Best Small Business at last Thursday’s Women in Business Awards held in the Ramada Plaza, Belfast.

Head of South Business Centre Oonagh Murtagh (left) to Alicia Peyrano of Little Citizens Boutique (centre). Also pictured is chief executive of Women in Business Roseann Kelly.

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HOLYWOOD GIRL WINS AT WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS HIGH STREET BOUTIQUE TRIUMPHS

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he judges said; “Here’s a woman on the road to international recognition after identifying a gap in the market to produce toys which are fun and smart. Her products are unique in that they bring a more artistic and intuitive approach to technology – toys that aren’t just computers but have some old world charm.”

Commenting on her win, Alicia said; “To be recognised by Women in Business, such a fantastic organisation and amongst so many great businesses, has been truly humbling. We are delighted and honoured and so grateful.”

Thirteen other trophies were handed out on a night of glitz, glamour and high entertainment as more than 400 from the local business community

gathered for what has become the defining event for female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses across Northern Ireland. Commenting on the winners, Women in Business chief executive Roseann Kelly said; “They are all women with vision and determination, qualities that have contributed to their success. Some lead businesses that are household names, others will achieve that recognition in the future. All are joined by a common goal to succeed and to inspire.”

Ms Kelly added that The Ramada Plaza was teeming with inspirational women, not least special guest speakers, former Tanaiste Mary Harney, and founder of one of the world’s leading provider of talent acquisition and management

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services, Rosaleen Blair.

Indeed, everyone in the room tonight should be proud of the role they play and contribution they make to our economy.

The Awards are all about shining a light on achievements – big and small - and encouraging the next generation of female business women to be just as inspired and successful.”

The judging panel for this year’s Awards included Imelda McMillan (chair, Women in Business); Ellvena Graham (chair, NI Economic Advisory Group); Evelyn Collins (chief executive, Equality Commission for NI); Hester Larkin (Global Client Partner, Alexander Mann Solutions; Roseann Kelly (chief executive, Women in Business); and Gary McDonald (Irish News business editor).

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ABBEYFIELD & WESLEY ART & SOUL EXHIBITION IN CURVE, BANGOR Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing association recently hosted an “art & soul” exhibition at the Curve gallery, Bangor Carnegie library. The exhibition showcased artwork created by older people who are living in Abbeyfield Homes across NI and Great Britain.

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he aim of the exhibition was to highlight the important therapeutic benefits art brings to older people, particularly those living with dementia or other medical conditions. Abbeyfield provides a range of high quality accommodation and services to older people throughout Northern Ireland, from purpose built apartments, right through to sheltered bungalows and flats, supported sheltered houses and residential care. The charity’s central ethos is that older people should be enabled to retain links within the local community and that overcoming loneliness and isolation can make a huge difference to an older person’s well being. Speaking at the launch of the art exhibition, North Down MP, Lady Sylvia Hermon, congratulated all of those involved: “Art can unlock memories and emotions; it can both excite and capture imagination. It can inspire communication even amongst those deserted by conversation

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through the impact of dementia or similar conditions. Art can inspire new memories, friendships and meaning. This fascinating collection of works created by Abbeyfield residents, some of whom are living with dementia, challenges our perceptions. It also reinforces the need for all of us to look past the condition and see the person.

It is a real achievement and something for all of those involved to be rightly proud of.”

Discussing the importance of the exhibition, Geraldine Gilpin, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association, said: “The art exhibition celebrates our residents who are as unique and individual as the artwork they have created. We hope that it will inspire everyone who comes to visit and we extend our sincere thanks to The Curve Gallery who were kind enough to loan us space in their beautiful surroundings to display these pieces.”

Ethel McDonald’s painting of Mussenden Temple was chosen as the main image for the

Art can unlock memories and emotions; it can both excite and capture imagination.

It can inspire communication even amongst those deserted by conversation through the impact of dementia or similar conditions.

Art can inspire new memories, friendships and meaning LADY SYLVIA HERMON art exhibition’s invitation and poster. Ethel (73) has lived at Abbeyfield House in Ballymena (132 Ballymoney Road) for the past three years. She is registered blind and never had an interest in art or craft until she was encouraged to participate in art sessions organised by the House volunteer, Gemma Lowry).

Ethel has now experimented with a variety of material and has a particular interest in drawing landscapes and animals.

A large scale felt artwork is also displayed in the exhibition. This was the result of a collaborative arts project called “Home is…” which involved Arts Care and Abbeyfield & Wesley.

Abbeyfield residents engaged with Arts Care creative writer, Michelle Garvey, and an Arts Care visual artist, Gráinne Kielty. Working creatively and reflectively they created the felt artwork. Workshops took place in Ballymena, Lurgan, Donaghadee and Greenisland, with the artist bringing all of the pieces together.

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DICE Project students with their certificates after completing the Young Enterprise NI business project.

Local charity Young Enterprise teamed up with the DICE Project to give young people the opportunity to design and create a product and trade with the public.

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LOCAL STUDENTS BECOME ENTREPRENEURS OVERNIGHT The DICE Project, supported by the Big Lottery Fund, provides community-led youth projects to 10-16 year olds across North Down.

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he project kicked off with a weekend residential in Lorne House that brought together students from five schools across the Holywood and Bangor area. Students from Bangor Academy & Sixth Form, Glenlola Collegiate, Movilla High School, Priory Integrated College and St Columbanus put their business skills to the test in order to come up with a profitable Halloweenthemed product. The ‘overnight entrepreneurs’ started four companies with Young Enterprise, developing skills for life and work through this handon enterprise experience.

The project culminated with a trade event at Bloomfield Shopping Centre over Halloween weekend. Students were delighted to sell out in the first hour, proving

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that the market research they carried out and their product design were both an important part of the success.

One of the students taking part in the enterprise project said: “Through setting up and running our business, I learned that you have to work as a team to get anywhere”.

Another student explained: “I learned that to run a successful business you need to have good organisational skills and my favourite part was speaking to customers”.

Carol Fitzsimons, Chief Executive at Young Enterprise NI commented: “It is fantastic to team up with the DICE Project.

Their values align closely with those of Young Enterprise, as our work ensures that young people develop the right skills to be prepared for life and

work in the post-education world. Collaborative projects such as this help to develop the essential employability skills that give these young people a higher chance of securing employment in the future.

Recent OECD research highlights the importance of building entrepreneurial mindsets in young people, so that they are more open to the possibility of business start-up or self-employment in the future, as this is likely to be a feature at some point in the future careers for this generation.”

Visit yeni.co.uk to see how you can get involved with Young Enterprise, empowering young people with the skills and confidence to succeed in life and work. Young Enterprise NI is part funded by the Department of Education.

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Roast Crown Of Turkey With Sage & Onion Stuffing SERVES 6-8 75g (3oz) butter, softened 1 garlic clove, crushed finely grated rind of 1 orange 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 1 x 5kg (11lb) turkey crown 6 rindless smoked bacon rashers FOR THE STUFFING: 75g (3oz) butter 1 onion, diced 1 tsp chopped fresh sage 50g (2oz) pine nuts, toasted 175g (6oz) fresh white breadcrumbs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE GRAVY: 1 tbsp plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) chicken stock

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F/ gas mark 5).

2 To make the stuffing, heat a frying pan and melt the butter. Add the onion and sage and cook for a few minutes, until softened but not coloured. Add the toasted pine nuts, then stir in the breadcrumbs, mixing well to combine.

Season to taste. Wrap the stuffing in buttered tin foil and mould into a large sausage shape, then chill until needed.

3 Next, prepare the turkey crown.

Cream the butter until very soft, then add the crushed garlic, orange rind, parsley and thyme. Beat well until thoroughly blended. Gently loosen the neck flap away from the turkey breast and pack the flavoured butter right under the skin – this is best done using

gloves on your hands. Rub well into the flesh of the turkey, then re-coverthe skin and secure with a small skewer or sew with fine twine. Finally, cover the top of the crown with the rashers.

4 Place the turkey crown in the oven and calculate your time – it needs 20 minutes per 450g (1lb) plus 20 minutes, so a 5kg (11lb) crown will take 4 hours and you’ll need to put the stuffing in for the last half an hour. The turkey crown will cook much quicker than a whole turkey, so make sure to keep basting it. You can cover it with foil if it’s browning too quickly. When cooked, cover with foil to rest for 20 minutes and keep warm.

5 To make the gravy, skim all the fat from the cooking juices, then pour off

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all but 3 tablespoons of the juices from the roasting tin. Stir the flour into the pan residue and cook on the hob, stirring over a low heat until golden. Gradually pour in the stock, stirring all the time. Bring to the boil and let it bubble for 2–3 minutes, until thickened. Season to taste and keep warm.

6 To serve, carve the turkey crown into slices and arrange on warmed plates with the slices of cooked stuffing.

MacNean Frangipane Mince Pies MAKES 18 FOR THE SWEET SHORTCRUST PASTRY: 175g (6oz) plain flour 100g (4oz) butter, diced and chilled 50g (2oz) caster sugar pinch of salt 1 egg yolk, plus beaten egg to glaze 1/2 tbsp cream 1/2 tsp lemon juice FOR THE FRANGIPANE: 100g (4oz) butter, softened 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 large eggs

100g (4oz) ground almonds 1 tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp almond extract, or to taste FOR THE FILLING AND TOPPING: 100g (4oz) mincemeat 25g (1oz) flaked almonds apricot jam, to glaze a little lemon juice or water icing sugar, to dust 1 To make the pastry, place the flour, butter, sugar and salt into a food processor and blend for 20 seconds. Add the egg yolk, cream and lemon juice and blend again just until the pastry comes together – do not overwork the dough or the pastry will be tough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hour.

2 To make the frangipane, put the butter and sugar into the unwashed food processor and blend until soft and creamy. Scrape down the sides, then add the eggs and continue to process. Don’t worry if the mixture looks curdled at this stage. Add the ground almonds, flour and almond extract and mix briefly.

3 Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/ gas mark 6).

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4 Roll the pastry out thinly on a lightly floured work surface and cut into 18 x 6.5cm (2½in) circles and use these to line the bun tins. Spoon a teaspoon of mincemeat into each tartlet and top with the frangipane. There is no need to spread the mixture flat, as it will level out in the oven (but don’t overfill the tins). Sprinkle a few flaked almonds on top of each one. Bake for 15–17 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden, watching them carefully to make sure they don’t catch around the edges and burn.

Remove from the tins and allow to cool a little on a wire rack.

5 Dilute the apricot jam with a little lemon juice or water and bring to the boil, then brush each warm tartlet with this glaze. Like traditional mince pies, these are best served warm with a light dusting of icing sugar.

VARIATION Frangipane and mincemeat tart If you want to make a large tart, you can use the exact quantity above to fill a 23cm (9in) fluted loose-bottomed flan tin, which will take about 25 minutes to bake in the preheated oven.

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DUST OFF YOUR XMAS JUMPERS IT’S TIME TO GET ALL WRAPPED UP FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

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Caroline Boe and Jennifer Kerr, EUROSPAR, get All Wrapped Up in their Christmas jumpers with Cancer Fund for Children’s Corporate Fundraiser, Sorcha Mac Laimhin.

Cancer Fund for Children is urging local people to dust off their Christmas jumpers and get into the Christmas spirit in December by taking part in their festive jumper day campaign, All Wrapped Up. To sign up to All Wrapped Up or to find out more about how you can support CFFC this Christmas Contact us on: 028 9080 5599 or Email fundraising@ cancerfundforchildren.com For more information cancerfundforchildrencom/events

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he local children’s cancer charity is encouraging businesses, schools, clubs and community groups from across Northern Ireland to get together in their cosiest, cheesiest and most outrageous Christmas jumpers, to support families devastated by cancer this Christmas. This year, the charity hopes to raise a phenomenal £45,000 through its flagship Christmas campaign which has been sponsored by EUROSPAR and ViVOXTRA for the first time.

Cancer Fund for Children fundraiser, Sorcha Mac Laimhin, said: “Christmas is a time for giving, togetherness and joy but for some families who are living with cancer, the festive season intensifies

the negative issues they are already dealing with such as isolation, loneliness and financial struggles.

Cancer Fund for Children understands this and strives to support families through providing practical, financial and therapeutic support to help them cope with the impact cancer has on their lives. Special festive events, grottos and residentials at our Narnia log cabin, are tailored to families’ needs and aim to bring everyone together to lessen feelings of isolation.

Cancer Fund for Children receives less than one per cent of its income from the government. This is why fundraising campaigns like All Wrapped up are so important in helping us to raise the funds needed to provide our vital

support services to families affected by cancer. We’re urging everyone to pull on their best Christmas jumpers and join in the festive fun. And this year, why not go the extra mile and hold a Christmas Bake-Off or ‘Quizmas’ to make your fundraising day a real cracker?” Bronagh Luke, Head of Corporate Marketing at Henderson Group, owners of EUROSPAR and VIVOXTRA said: “We are really proud to sponsor Cancer Fund for Children’s All Wrapped Up campaign for the first time this year. Cancer Fund for Children have been our official charity partner since 2011, and in that time our retailers and customers have raised a whopping £647,300 for local children and young people affected by cancer.”

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Struggling to find that special something for that special someone for that special day? Here’s something special we’ve lined up for you; a comprehensive array of gifts all available on your doorstep.

1. Skinny Prosecco, which boasts all the traits of a traditional Prosecco, but with 50% less sugar, suitable for vegans and contains just 67 calories per glass. 6 x 20cl ‘Skinny Minis’ and 6 Skinny branded Straws £29.99. Skinny Minis £4.75 for stocking fillers. 70cl bottles of Skinny £15.99 and Magnum bottles £34.99. Grange Wine Merchants, 49 Bangor Road Holywood. 028 9039 7579. grangewine.co.uk 2. Tools Of The Trade By local artist Ken Maze. 33”X35” approx framed. Acrylic and Spraypaint. on Canvas £1,250. 07888 837911 kenmaze.com 3.Oil painting by JoEllen Brydon, “A mind of their own”, size 30x30cm, price £695. Available from Holywood’s newest art gallery Black Canvas Gallery, 48c High Street, Holywood. 028 9042 3230 black-canvas.com 4. Winter warmers; all sizes fashion and gifts at Dietrich. 63 High St, Holywood 028 9042 1181.

5. Kilner Jar lights by ReFound. £45. 17 Heron Road, BT3 9LE. refoundonline.com 6. Bay Tree Coffee Mugs by Newtownards based potter Alison Hanvey £12.95, including a Coffee & Cinnamon Scone Voucher.Bay Tree Gift Vouchers, up to any value. Can also be used towards any of Tastings Events. The Red Bay Tree Book by Sue Farmer, featuring all of your favourite Bay Tree recipes. £20. 118 High Street, Holywood, 02890 421 419 baytreeholywood.co.uk 7. Treat someone to a new experience @ The Hairbus. Gift vouchers available for products

and services. Also available for private hire, staff reward days and weddings. or call 07716 688907 thehairbus.com 8. Pure light, The Collection.

The Collection brings together three remarkable illuminating and brightening powders, giving soft, multi-dimensional radiance to any skin tone. £48. Available from Deborah Harper Makeup & Beauty 7 Station Square, Helens Bay. 028 9185 2859. deborahharperbeauty.co.uk 9. From Little Citizens Boutique; Magna Tiles £62. Click together and easily form flat and or 3D structures. They promote learning shapes, stacking, pattern recognition, problem solving, fractions, geometry, physics and spatial skills. Splash Lash Swimming Goggles by Bling2o £24. 120 High Street, Holywood. littlecitizensboutique.com 10. Oversized silk scarves by Sara O’Neill. Each print is based on an Irish myth, the scarves are 100% silk, measure 130cm X 130cm and are limited edition. £170 each.

Available @ bohemianvixen.com & St Georges Market Belfast on Sunday’s 10-4.

11. Owen Barry Bison leather Bag is £195 from The White Bicycle.

59 High Street, Holywood. whitebicycle.co.uk 12. East Belfast artist Flax Fox presents her new Gift Set. Two large fine bone china mugs and one linen tea towel both with original Flax Fox illustrations. All beautifully presented in a special Flax Fox designed box. £45. St Georges Market every weekend or

at flaxfoxdesigns.com 13. Hastings Hotels versatile gift vouchers can be used all year round in any of the six luxurious Hastings Hotels in Northern Ireland which include the Europa Hotel, Culloden Estate & Spa, Stormont Hotel, Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Ballygally Castle and Everglades Hotel. To purchase Hastings Gift vouchers contact Head Office on 028 9047 1066 or visit hastingshotels.com 14. A range of Dr Hauschka products and much more including candles, wooden toys, gift packs and a host of whole food and herbal goodness available from Iona. 27 Church Rd, Holywood Phone: 028 9042 5655 15. Sea Salt Body Scrub available from Tesoro. Contains pure sea salt to nourish the skin, unclog pores and help remove dead skin cells. Made of 100% natural oils; Jersey Eucalyptus to stimulate the mind, lime oil to energise the body, Jersey Lavender to refresh the senses and beeswax to nourish the skin. 37 Church Road Holywood. 028 9042 4494 tesoroshopping.com 16. Flip & Tumble foldable backpack, from California, available exclusively in the U.K from Oscar & Joy. Lightweight, foldable, compactable, durable, recycled materials. £29.99. 94 High Street, Holywood and oscarandjoy.com 17. Dawn Crothers - Luxury Cushion Collection - £45.

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This winter Titanic Quarter (TQ) has everything you need to get in the mood to celebrate the Christmas season.

There’s a cracker line up of activity from Titanic Belfast’s magical Christmas experience, festive afternoon teas, W5’s Winterland Express to the Dock’s Christmas market & ice-skating at SSE Arena, Belfast’s Winter Skate.

TQ’s Christmas Tips The City Hall

VICTORIA CHANNEL

Visit Belfast Welcome Centre

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for our Christmas comps from a family pass to W5, a meal for 4 in Belfast Baking Company plus lots more.

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• Wide range of crafts & handmade wooden toys • Christmas decorations & gift packs • Wholefood & herbal medicines • 100% pure beeswax candles & candle holders • Dr Hauschka - The best care for your skin • Weleda skin care range • A. Vogel herbal medicine 27 Church Road Holywood Tel: 028 9042 8597

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Let’s face it, just like a good night out half the fun of Christmas is the getting ready! Get excited about your Christmas decorating this year with some contemporary takes on Christmas style. Using some vintage in your decorating doesn’t mean being all ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’!; you can create lovely seasonal touches mixing old with new.

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• Glasses jars filled with white lights or decorations make a lovely table centre piece • Use lots of candles & candelabras decorated with foliage, Christmas lights or baubles to create a lovely relaxed festive look • Use paper & natural materials for some calm, Nordic style décor. Old book pages make great materials!

the usual vouchers and gifts, think unique with a vintage option!

What’s special about a vintage gift? It’s unique!

People really do treasure and adore it when they take a vintage piece to its new home. It becomes a talking point for visitors; even better when there’s a bit of history to tell! They really are gifts that are enjoyed all year round.

As we are all about And if you’re stuck for to go mad with overspending, perhaps man gift – these metal lamps and vintage rethink some of pictures just might be your purchases and indulgences. Instead of a hit…

VINTAGE GLASS JARS • FROM £10 UPCYCLED CANDELABRA • £65 EXAMPLES OF PAPER DECORATIONS TABLE SETTING - CONCRETE PLANTER MENS GIFTS IDEAS: COPPER PIPE LAMPS: L SHAPED • £105 | SQUARE SHAPED • £135 MINCER LIGHT • £55 GILLETTE & BRYLCREEM PICTURES • £20 EACH

3 TIPS FOR BUYING VINTAGE THIS CHRISTMAS: • Buy what you like – Number 1!

• Beyond just the beautiful, it is important to remember that antique furniture was designed to be fully functional. Make sure you are armed with measurements and ideas on how you/giftee will want to use it.

• Listen to wise words The old adage, ‘buy the best you can afford and you will never regret it,’ remains as true as ever.

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For the biggest selection of fresh cut flowers and beautiful quality pot plants just call in!

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FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES OR POTTED TREES - WE DELIVER! TOP QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICES Hannah’s - The No.1 Florist in Town Hannah, Leslie and staff wish all their customers a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

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DESIGNS FOR LIFE Oscar & Joy

With celebrations for Christmas just round the corner it is a busy time of year. However at Oscar & Joy we are already thinking about what 2017 will hold, and the design trends that shape the world we live in.

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irst it’s clear that the growth of a design orientated world will continue. The look and feel of products, as well as how they are used, will become increasingly mainstream.

Price will continue to be a factor, but increasingly consumers will focus on value rather than cost. Products that are beautiful, easy to use, and last the test of time will be cherished.

At the same time there is a distinct trend toward minimalism. We may indeed have reached “peak stuff”, but this doesn’t mean a monk like abstinence from future purchases. Rather it involves greater discernment in what we buy. The polished silver kettle that lasts 30 years suddenly becomes a much better deal.

The pursuit of lifestyle experiences will continue to grow, but consumers will increasingly want to take charge of making those experiences happen. For example the barista experience will be extended from the coffee house to the home, as consumers experiment with different ways to brew and enjoy the bean from their own kitchen.

More authentic experiences will also pervade our travel aspirations. Countries that have retained their distinct character, and are now reengaging with the world, such as Colombia and Myanmar, will be high on the list. But we still love a good party, and Canada, which celebrates its 150th birthday next year, is Lonely Planet’s must visit destination of 2017. But how we travel

will start to become just as important as where we go.

Our lives will continue to become more and more tech enabled. But there will be something of a pushback from the pervasive and intrusive nature of technology, as consumers re-appreciate the personality of products from an earlier time. The pleasure of a real book, personally selected in a local store, is already making a comeback; even Amazon is moving into high street retail. And despite the greater accuracy of smart phones, expect mechanical watches to be around for some time to come.

And as for Christmas; well we predict a strong focus on family, food and films, along with the occasional mulled wine (or two). Some traditions are just too good to change.

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To help you plan your festive season, we’ve highlighted 12 days / activities to circle on your calendar.

We will leave the search for partridges in pear trees, turtle doves and French hens up to you, but here’s a handy guide to getting in that festive mood: Titanic Belfast A Magical Christmas Experience at Titanic Belfast (18 Nov- 23 Dec) - Step back in time and explore Titanic Belfast’s traditional Christmas street scene at their Magical Christmas Experience! Write your letter and check your name off the ‘Naughty or Nice’ list, before visiting Father Christmas!

Titanicbelfast.com W5 Stop by W5 (26 Nov to 23 Dec) and visit Santa in his ice cavern where you can also ride The Winterland Express!

FREE with admission to W5 and meeting Santa costs an additional £5 per child. w5online.co.uk Dock Market & Dock Cafe Looking for a quirky little gift or to see Santa? Then join The Dock Market and The Dock Café Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 10 December for a day full of festive traders, delicious food, homemade jewellery and singing carols by candlelight! the-Dock-org/market Titanic Dock & Pump House Explore Titanic’s Dock & Pump-House, the world’s only authentic Titanic

Landmark! Descend 44ft to the bottom of Titanic’s Dock. Plus stop off for festive treats in their revamped Café 1404. titanicsdock.com Odyssey Cinema It’s Christmas movie season at Odyssey Cinema! There’s lots of classics from Elf, The Grinch, Polar Express to It’s a Wonderful Life plus lots more! odysseycinemas.co.uk T13 For all the Christmas party goers, here’s a taster of some of the great acts hitting the T13 warehouse! Don Diablo, Met Arena 2016 and Cream 25th Anniversary. Booking is essential.

Visit t13.belfast Nomadic Step on board Titanic’s ‘Little Sister’ experience the world’s last remaining White Star Line vessel! Take a journey through over 100 years of authentic maritime & social history. nomadicbelfast.com The Wee Tram Jump on board The Wee Tram and travel through the Quarter in style while hearing the shipyard story!

Departs every 30 minutes between 125pm Saturday and 2-5pm Sunday. theweetram.com Lagan Boat Tours Compliment your visit to Belfast with a guided Boat Tour from Lagan Boat Tours! Available 12.30 or 2.00pm - Thursday to Monday up until 17 December. Private Guided and Parties welcome at all times. laganboatcompany.com Belfast Baking Company There’s lots of offers at Belfast Baking Company this month from Christmas lunch with all trimmings to Christmas work parties! Belfastbaking.com SSE Arena Winter Skate Get your skates on for SSE Arena’s Winter Skate! This is your chance to ice skate at the home of The Belfast Giants this Christmas. ssearenabelfast.com Titanic Belfast Join Titanic Belfast to celebrate this New Year’s Eve in style! Enjoy a fabulous cocktail on arrival and a light supper, before dancing the night away!

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32 FEATURES FOSTER CARE #24 • DECEMBER 2016 BELFAST HSC TRUST APPEALS FOR MORE FOSTER CARERS “We need more foster carers in your area” is the message this December from the Belfast Health and Social Care (HSC) Fostering Service as they appeal for more fostering families.

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aving a wide pool of foster carers enables children and young people to live with safe and secure fostering families within their own area, close to their family, friends and school. Foster carers come from all walks of life and may be married, single or have a partner. You can apply to foster regardless of race, religion, language, culture, gender, disability, age and sexual orientation. You may own or rent your home, work or claim benefits, and may or may not have children of your own. HSC foster carers receive financial allowances, 24 hour social work support and on-going training.

Professional HSC foster carers receive an additional fee*.

Beverley Ringland, Senior Social Worker, advises: “There are members of the public who have the skills and capacity to become foster carers and make a real difference to the life of a young person. We know that people consider fostering but rule themselves out based on myths and misbeliefs - we appeal to anyone with an interest to find out more information before ruling yourself out”.

Eighteen year old Shannon Massey who has lived with foster carers for almost two years credits her foster carers with giving her the practical

support and encouragement to pursue her ambitions: “My dream is to keep studying Hospitality and maybe someday to have a management role in a hotel. My advice to someone considering becoming a foster carer would be that you’re going to be helping a kid who probably really needs it. You could be the most positive influence they ever have.”

Members of the public who feel they have the time and space in their lives to foster for their local Trust are urged to find out more. Belfast Trust Fostering Service on 028 9504 0057 or visit adoptionandfostering. hscni.net.

SOCIAL p i h s r e memb Holywood Golf Club is a great venue for you to add to your social life. We have regular entertainment from bands to cabarets, live sport, wine tastings, dinners for you to enjoy. It’s also a great place if you own or run a business and want to entertain clients.

Benefits include: • A great place to do business from with extensive wifi throughout the Clubhouse • Bring your clients along for meetings and impress them with Rory McIlroy’s Major Display • Free room hire for business meetings or private parties for family and friends • Discounted prices on drinks at the bar • Live sport available on all the Sky & BT Sport channels with big screens and 9 TVs so you’re never stuck for a view • Fantastic views over Belfast Lough • Great food at affordable prices

Join before Christmas 2016 and receive:

• 1 month free of charge • A Free bottle of wine • A complimentary fourball voucher (Worth up to £140) – You can give it to your 4 best clients or friends if you don’t play golf yourself!!

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We’ll give you the tools to do it, but you must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and comfortable enough to walk off the street and talk to business owners. Loop is family owned and we are looking for regular people like ourselves who want to be part of and help grow the business. You must have your own car and hold a full driving license.

THE REWARDS This is a flexible, self employed position, initially part time but with real potential to increase those hours as the business grows. The successful applicant will receive a basic salary plus commission based on results.

APPLICATIONS Please send a copy of your CV to stuart@loopmag.net.

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Smartbond is Suitable for the following hair types Damaged Hair, Sensitized Hair ,Dull looking hair, Coloured Highlighted and bleached hair. The hair becomes

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NEW COLOUR TREND HAIR STROBING HAIR AND BEAUTY TRENDS ARE EVOLVING EACH SEASON AND LAST YEAR WE SAW MAKE UP TRENDS CONVERTING OVER TO THE HAIR LIKE CONTOURING AND WE HAVE SEEN IT WORK WELL ON OUR HAIR.

This year the new trend is Hair Strobing highlights, which is similar to contouring where the light would naturally hit the face. This trend accentuates a persons best features, and compliment those they dislike with contrasting colours. Makeup strobing, as some may know, is contouring without the darkness, illuminating without the shadows, and it’s exactly the same for your hair.

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YOUR LOCAL EVENT GUIDE PLAN YOUR MONTH AHEAD

REDBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

MONDAY

55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session.

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

TUESDAY

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

Adult Gardening Group 2-4pm After School Club 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P4.

WEDNESDAY

Community Cafe 11am-1pm. Honesty box donation Patchwork Club 2pm-4pm. All ages welcome.

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

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

Holywood Shared Town Weekly Meeting Everyone welcome Holywood Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm.

SATURDAY

Saturday Morning Club 10.30am-12.30pm | P1-P4 | £1

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

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

Tel: 028 9042 1420

THURSDAY

After School Club / Cookery 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P7. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline.

Tel: 028 9042 1420

SATURDAY

Morning Club 10.30-12.30pm. P1-P4. £1

HOLYWOOD LIBRARY Tel: 028 9042 4232.

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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.

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

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

HOLYWOOD DISTRICT U3A Annual membership is £20.

Reading, coffee, chat, gardening, history, bowls, creative writing, painting for pleasure, walking... www.u3asites.org.uk/holywood stuart@loopmag.net

Property, Wills & Probate, Claims & Family Law

Hunt Solicitors provide a range of expertise.

Call the number below for your FREE initial consultation.

t. (028) 9042 8600

77 High St, Holywood, BT18 9AQ info@huntsolicitors.com www.huntsolicitors.com

o d s u t e Le cooking! th Are you hosting a celebration, event, get together or dinner party? With so much to organise, why not let us take care of the cooking? Here are a few dishes to give you an idea of what we can do...

Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots & Preserved Lemon £7.50pp

Creamy Pork Casserole with Apple & Rosemary £5.50pp

Beetroot & Coconut Curry £5.00pp

Thai Green Chicken Curry with Beef braised in Guinness with Sweet Potato & Spinach Shallots & Mushrooms £5.50pp £6.50pp

Creamy Chicken with Allspice, Apple & Bacon £5.50pp

Paprika Chicken Casserole with Chorizo & Red Peppers £5.50pp

Chicken in White Wine + Cumin, Bacon, Onions & Croutons £5.50pp

Lentil, Mushroom & Aubergine Bake with Moussaka Topping £5.00pp

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