ISSUE • #42 • JULY 2018
EAST BELFAST EDITION • LOOPMAG.NET
LOOP Magazine
Free
YOUR LOCAL MONTHLY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • 40,000 COPIES MONTHLY
DELIVERED FREE TO BT4, BT5, BT6 & BT16 • PAPERS & FLYERS PREPACKED BY THE STUDENTS AT ORCHARDVILLE SOCIETY
Local News
Summer Scheme
EastSide Arts Festival
Local Schools
Alzheimers Special
All the very latest news and views from the East and beyond
The unique Digital Arts Academy taking place in East Belfast
It’s back and we have all the details in our full round up
The term has come to an end and we have a bumper feature
Our regular update continues with news, info and advice
YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERTS • A family run business in East Belfast • A bespoke, tailored, personal service • All inclusive sales & lettings
STEWART & C O. E
47 Belmont Road, BT4 2AA | T: 02890 651149 | property@stewartbelfast.com
EastSide Container Park is the latest addition to the east Belfast landscape on the previously derelict site at 392400 Newtownards Road.
“
We are heartened that we have been able to secure such diverse tenants and look forward to continue to work with them on partnership projects that animate and invigorate the area. Maurice Kinkead Chief Executive EastSide Partnership
CONTAIN YOURSELF: ALL HAS NOW BEEN REVEALED DOWN AT HOLYWOOD ARCHES!
BOX CLEVER The site been transformed with landscaping, planting, street furniture and shipping containers and today Landmark East, along with funders and partners, celebrated the completion of the project and full occupancy of the containers. Landmark East, part of EastSide Partnership, purchased the derelict site and secured £410,000 from the Urban Villages Initiative under the Northern Ireland Executive’s Together Building a United Community Strategy to develop the site. The Department for Communities were responsible for the delivery of the project.
LOCAL COMPANY SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
271 Newtownards Road • Belfast BT4 1AF
028 9073 2211
PICTURED L-R: Michael, Pot Kettle Black, Harry Moore (Department for Communities), Mark Browne (The Executive Office), Maurice Kinkead (EastSide Partnership) and Pamela GroveWhite (Sustrans NI).
www.stewartbelfast.com
astSide Container Park features new landscaping and street furniture which have significantly improved the physical environment in the Holywood Arches area and provided a space for residents and visitors to enjoy. Towering over the green space are the five grey and yellow shipping containers, which are now fully occupied by two very different tenants. Sustrans, the charity promoting cycling and walking, has established an Active Travel Hub in the container park. They are using this hub as a base to encourage commuters in east Belfast to try alternatives to the car such as public transport or cycling and walking. This is the perfect location for them given that it is adjacent to C.S. Lewis Square and at the intersection of both the Comber and Connswater Community Greenways, as well as being very well served by public transport including the new Glider, when it arrives later this year. Pot Kettle Black, a brand-new restaurant which opened in April, has taken up occupancy in the four remaining containers, initially on a 12 week pop-up basis, serving delicious brunch and dinner. The owners of Pot Kettle Black have chosen to establish their new business in this quirky location in east Belfast, which highlights the impact of recent investment in the area, not least by the EastSide Visitor Centre, Connswater Community Greenway and new businesses in Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park. Additional funding from NI Executive’s Urban Villages Initiative enabled EastSide Partnership to engage local artist Dee Craig, in collaboration with Montreal based artist Irish Nowa, to create the Luminaries and Legends
NO UP FRONT FEES
NO VAT
artwork in the container park which celebrates well-known east Belfast people and places. Mark Browne, The Executive Office’s Director of Strategic Policy, Equality & Good Relations, commented: “The EastSide Container Park transforms a previously derelict site into a thriving shared space for the community. “It starts a new chapter and hopefully will be a major asset not just for locals but visitors to the area also. The £410,000 financial backing from the Executive Office through the Urban Village Initiative shows this is a project we really believe in. I pay tribute to Maurice Kinkead and everyone involved with the EastSide Partnership. They have done a phenomenal job making innovative use of space, helping to create an attractive and thriving place. “I wish the new tenants, the local community and everyone connected with EastSide Container Park every success for the future.” Maurice Kinkead, Chief Executive of EastSide Partnership, added: “The aim of Landmark East is to contribute to the physical regeneration of east Belfast by buying run- down or derelict properties or sites in disadvantaged areas and bringing them back into positive use. The development of the Holywood Arches area is central to our Landmark East strategy so we were very pleased to secure the funding to develop the site at 392-400 Newtownards Road, now known as EastSide Container Park. We are heartened that we have been able to secure such diverse tenants and look forward to continue to work with them on partnership projects that animate and invigorate the area.”
Wooden Floors
Supplied & Fitted E.G 12x12 Room
E.G 12x12 Room
CLICK LAMINATE
SOLID OAK FLOOR Also including new skirting and beading, new door bars, underlay & fitting
Beech/oak/pine/cherry New skirting & beading, new door straps, underlay & fitting
£199
£399
Tel: 07976 906586
Call us today on 028 9034 7731 to find out how we can help you
Just out of hospital, and need some help around the house while you get back on your feet? Are you struggling to cope with the constant demands of work, life and family and need some time for yourself?
Perhaps you are elderly or alone and need assistance around the house, but don’t know who to ask? Bryson One2One offers a range of support at home to help you live independently. Our dedicated carers can support with a range of daily tasks at home including laundry, preparing meals and light housework. Carers have access to their own cars whether it’s to bring you to appointments or help with messages.
Ellie from Bangor said “One2One removes lots of stress and pressure 10/10” Mark from Ravenhill said “I couldn’t keep mum independent without One2One” Our highly-trained, friendly Support Workers are always willing to lend an ear and be flexible to your needs. Our person centred service also provides invaluable peace of mind to family members in knowing that their loved ones and their needs are being taken care of.
Bryson One2One – Supporting you with Care Call us on 028 9034 7731
LOOP A LOCAL FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS
#42
INFO
DISTRIBUTION
PUBLISHER Stuart Collins stuart@loopmag.net
Welcome to the latest edition of Loop Magazine. The biggest publication in East Belfast.
SALES • ACCOUNTS Juanita Collins juanita@loopmag.net TELEPHONE 02890 200988 WEB www.loopmag.net
PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION:
4
Local News
12 Scholarships @ Rockport School
TULLYCARNET 5,300
24 Home
18 The Arts
DUNDONALD 4,200 STRANDTOWN & BELMONT LOWER CREGAGH 6,800 UPPER CREGAGH 6,300
20 History
BALLYMACARETT 3,000 LOWER N’ARDS ROAD & SYDENHAM 4,170
The Arts A round up of the local arts scene here including a local school girl making her mark in films
10
20
Local History
The fantastic new summer scheme with a difference coming to East Belfast this August
Aidan takes a look back at a story from the Ulster Hospital with some incredible photographs
12
22
Rockport School
Schools
An incredible opportunity to join Rockport School as they announce new scholarships
The school year is done and dusted for a couple of months. Here’s the latest final stories from class
14
24
Alzheimer’s Special
5,300
18
News headlines and the latest information from in and around East Belfast and beyond
Digital Arts Academy
4,930 BRANIEL, G’NAHIRK,
03
Welcome July 18
What’s Inside?
WHERE WE GO TO BALLYHACKAMORE
We Deliver The biggest publication in the area
EAST BELFAST EDITION #42 • JULY 2018 • DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE? GET IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL INFO@LOOPMAG.NET OR CALL US ON 028 9020 0988
Your monthly local, with a difference
BLOOMFIELD &
Any views expressed within are not necessarily endorsed by Loop Publications Ltd. Reference to any specific product, service or organisation does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by Loop Publications Ltd. Links and contacts are provided for reader convenience and do not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Loop Publications Ltd. Any reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Contents
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
Home
Our hugely important series of features, this month focusing on volunteering and awards
Jill from ReFound shares her vast wealth of knowledge with a large dose of home inspiration
16
26
EastSide Arts Festival It’s big, it’s bold and it’s colourful; the festival is back with a packed line up of events in store for you
Health Our resident experts are in the hot seat again with eye, fitness and hair advice on hand
ARMSTRONG
ANDERSON ESTATE AGENTS
FIXED FEE
HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE Actively selling & letting in your area We invite you to a free valuation
028 9047 1401 www.armstronganderson.com
£795 NO UPFRONT FEES *LIMITED PERIOD ONLY
392 Upper Newtownards Road, Ballyhackamore, Belfast, BT4 3EY
04
News July 18
#42 Leading law firm Arthur Cox has raised over £3,500 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland as part the Big Shops’ Showdown, a one-day charity shop takeover challenge.
Headlines
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
Arthur Cox: Big Shop Showdown Event In Ballyhackamore Raises £3,500 for Cancer Focus The initiative, organised by Business in the Community, encouraged business volunteers to step outside the office for a day, to take over the running of one of Cancer Focus NI’s charity shops.
A
t a special celebration event, awards were given for the best design for a Bag for Life, window display, shop theme, and judges’ choice. The overall total raised for Cancer Focus NI was £52,945. David White, of Arthur Cox commented: “We were delighted to work with Cancer Focus NI and Business in the Community to assist them to raise funds and awareness of the vital work they are carrying out with those affected by cancer and their families. Taking part in
the Big Shops’ Showdown forms a part of our overall corporate social responsibility programme and has significantly enhanced the major contribution Arthur Cox is making to the local community. “We already have a strong relationship with Business in the Community, with our Chairman Alan Taylor sitting on the charity’s Board. “Positive community engagement is an integral part of the ethos at Arthur Cox as we aim to impact the lives of people living and working locally.”
PICTURED The team at Cancer Focus NI in Ballyhackamore. The overall total raised was £52,945.
Roisin Foster, Chief Executive, Cancer Focus NI, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the results of the Big Shops’ Showdown. The fundraising total surpassed all of our expectations and we are extremely grateful for all the hard work that
has gone into the fundraising at each shop. I’d like to say a big thank you to every company that took part. They have not only raised much-needed cash but they have also helped to raise awareness of the work that we do. Every penny raised will stay here in Northern Ireland to provide vital support services for local people including family support, counselling, art therapy for anyone affected by cancer, a NurseLine and a brafitting service for women who’ve had breast cancer.” Andy Nisbet Friel, Communities Executive, Business in the Community, added: “We are really pleased with the results of the 2018 Big Shops’ Challenge. The companies involved are committed to doing business responsibly, and this employer supported volunteering challenge offers multiple benefits – enabling employees to take on and project manage the challenge, using their skills and wits to fundraise, get creative in managing and promoting ‘their’ shop and raising awareness of Cancer Focus NI’s services throughout Northern Ireland. It’s hard work but great fun and of course some healthy competition.”
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER LAUNCHES DOWN AT W5
As part of the £15 million refurbishment of the departures area, George Best Belfast City Airport has announced its first new retailer, local lifestyle and gift store Born and Bred.
PICTURED At the opening day of the Dinosaur Encounter are (L-R) Ryan McAteer and Claudia Bray.
Visitors to W5 Belfast this summer will be invited to step into the land before time as a Dinosaur Encounter touring exhibition from the Natural History Museum, which features lifelike and awe inspiring animatronic models, opens to the public.
“
Northern Ireland is a talented country filled with creative minds and innovative products. Our skills go beyond a packet of Tayto crisps! It is my goal to showcase our countries talented makers and designers in the Belfast City Airport. Linzi Rooney Born & Bred + Studio Souk
BORN & BRED: Studio Souk Offshoot Lands In Revamped Belfast City Airport
PICTURED Born and Bred, the brainchild of Belfast entrepreneur Linzi Rooney
Born and Bred is the brainchild of Northern Ireland native Linzi Rooney, best known for her enterprise Studio Souk, based on Ann Street in Belfast.
F
irst introduced in 2013, Studio Souk provides a work space for artists to express their creativity and talent, with Born and Bred presenting the opportunity to showcase their work. Studio Souk received high praise in the New York Time’s list of 5 places to shop in Belfast and was named the Top Choice for Arts and Crafts in Belfast by Lonely Planet, where it was commented that the store was “the perfect place to pick up Belfastthemed gifts and souvenirs”. Passengers coming through the departure lounge can expect to find authentic homeware, textiles, mugs and gifts produced exclusively by the resident artists of Studio Souk. Shop and collect will be also be avalible through Belfast City Airport. Linzi Rooney, Owner of Born and Bred, said: “Northern Ireland is a talented country filled with creative
minds and innovative products. Our skills go beyond a packet of Tayto crisps! It is my goal to showcase our countries talented makers and designers in the Belfast City Airport. “I have built a brand that has become synonymous with local talent, forward thinking and alternative consumerism and proof that shopping local does not compromise quality or a competitive price. Born and Bred is the little sister of Studio Souk and I can’t wait to welcome our first customer through the doors!” For more information about shopping at Belfast City Airport please visit http://www. belfastcityairport.com/At-TheAirport/Shopping. Belfast City Airport can also be found on Twitter (@BELFASTCITY_AIR) and Facebook (@belfastcityairport).
T
he exhibition will be running daily throughout the summer from 6 June to 31 August. Ideal for families and school groups, it will be free to visit with admission to W5. The dinosaur safari will take visitors through primordial landscapes, with moving and roaring beasts providing a real life impression of the planet 160 million years ago. The exhibition features eight stunning animatronic dinosaur models which appear as scientifically accurate as possible. Visitors will be able to view artefacts such as dinosaur teeth and bones and learn about the role of the scientists working in paleontology. The star of the show will be the ¾ size Tyrannosaurus Rex, one of the largest landdwelling meat eaters that ever lived, not to mention the most famous dinosaur of them all thanks to movies such as Jurassic Park. Adrian Lutton, head of exhibitions, design and marketing at W5, said: “We are delighted to
welcome Dinosaur Encounter to W5 this summer and also work in partnership with the Natural History Museum to deliver a truly incredible experience for our visitors. “This is one of the most exciting exhibitions that we have brought to the centre so far. Through in-depth research and advanced technology the team has been able to bring new levels of lifelike reality to the animatronic models.” He added: “Visitors will come face to face with the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, one of the fiercest land predators ever known. This massive animatronic model, which stands at 4 metres tall and 7 metres long, is so lifelike you’ll think it’s the real thing. “We hope that through this enjoyable and immersive exhibition our visitors will be inspired to discover more about dinosaurs.” For more information please visit: www.w5online.co.uk
10% OFF NEW CAPITAL ROLLER COLLECTION, 15% OFF DUETTE® BLINDS
SEE MORE
ONLINE
Plus
15% OFF NEW T W COLLE ILIGHT CTION*
028 9521 4030
www.apollo-blinds.co.uk/greaterbelfast Terms & Conditions: Offers are for a limited period only and are subject to availability on selected fabrics and colours, while stocks last. Terms & Conditions apply. Apollo Blinds product guarantees vary depending upon product, fabric and finish. Full details can befound on our website www.apollo-blinds.co.uk
KEENAN SOLICITORS
2 South Parade • Ormeau Road • Belfast • BT7 2GR
From Only
3
.99
NIVEA SUN AND AMBRE SOLAIRE
1
.49
Save £3.00
B AT I ST E 2 I N 1 D RY SHAMPOO 200ML / RRP £4.49
3
9
ELNETT C AT WA L K H A I R S P R AY EXTRA
HE-SHI EXPRESS L I Q U I D TA N LT D E D + FREE MITT
400ML / R R P £ 7. 6 6
150ML / RRP £21.00
.99
Save £3.67
.99
Save £11.01
Offers Available: 18th June – 14th July
exceptional savings, every day. www.gordonsdirect.com
HEARING LOSS COMPENSATION
We have recovered compensation for employees from lots of workplaces including
Fisher Body/European Components | Hughes Tools Harland & Wolff | Shorts Allied Bakeries | Belfast Ropeworks & many others
Call now to book your free hearing test and see if you are entitled to compensation T: 028 90 493349 • E: enquiries@keenanlaw.co.uk www.keenanlaw.co.uk
06
News July 18
#42 Staff at BCM’s Kirk House Residential Home in east Belfast have won a prestigious award which recognises their expertise in dementia care.
“
Kirk House aims to ensure that residents can live as normally as possible, in an environment where independence, freedom of choice, selfesteem and dignity are respected and encouraged. Amanda Selby Kirk House Manager
Headlines
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
Kirk House in East Belfast Wins Prestigious Dementia Award
M
anager Andrea Selby and her team were presented with the award by Bernadine McCrory, Northern Ireland director for Alzheimer’s Society. Cindy Scott, BCM’s Head of Care , said the Andrea and her team were very deserving of the award. “Care at Kirk House is based on a person-centered approach, no matter what an individual’s circumstances. This involves all residents, their families and staff. Staff are committed, always go the extra mile and embrace all relevant training and development to ensure their knowledge, skills and ultimately their practice is appropriate, up-todate and supports them to provide a safe and happy environment and a quality service to everyone who lives in Kirk House. Each resident is valued, listened to and involved in decision making, including how we manage Kirk House. In addition to this, the work ongoing to raise awareness of dementia with relatives and the wider community including local shops, businesses, churches and schools etc., has to be commended as an important part of creating a society better able to support those living with dementia. “BCM is very proud of the Kirk house team for their dedication to our residents and their families but, in
particular, for their compassion, which underpins everything they do.” Kirk House on the King’s Road at Gilnahirk opened as a residential care home in 1993. It accommodates up to 46 residents who live in their own flatlets and has a staff team of 45. “Kirk House aims to ensure that residents can live as normally as possible, in an environment where independence, freedom of choice, self-esteem and dignity are respected and encouraged. It offers a level of care which meets the needs of individuals in a setting which encourages residents to maintain their links with the past, enjoy the present and have confidence in the future. Kirk House is a ‘home for life’, providing a continuum of care for the residents with the aim to not move residents on unless they are assessed as requiring nursing and we can no longer meet their needs,” Andrea Selby said. Over the last ten years, the average age of residents in Kirk House has risen from 75 to 85 years of age, bringing with it a higher incidence of people living with dementia. This has created a need for safer, dementia specific accommodation. One wing of Kirk House has therefore been adapted into ‘Memory Lane’, providing award-winning, safe and supportive accommodation where nine residents
PICTURED Collecting the Excellence in Dementia Care Award
PICTURED The local community at Clonlee Drive Big Lunch in East Belfast.
“
Grainne McCloskey BIg Lunch NI
PICTURED Below: Gloria Hunniford at an event to celebrate a BCM planned flagship project - Copelands, Dementia, Nursing and Residential Care in Millisle, Co. Down opening in 2020
Kirk House won the “Excellence in Dementia Care” category at the recent Staff Nursing Care Awards after demonstrating their commitment to enabling their residents to continue to live a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle whilst in care.
East Belfast took part in the celebration in style with a number of events. Pictured here is a Big Lunch which took place in Clonlee Drive
Basically, connected communities are residents who look out for each other. All it takes is for someone in the community to take the initiative to get the ball rolling. Just set a date and invite some neighbours to bring a chair and something to share
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
The Big Lunch 2018: Record Numbers at Events Across NI On the Sunday 3rd June, the official date for The Big Lunch 2018, people all over Northern Ireland took part in the get together.
P
eople came out of their houses and into the streets, gardens back alleys and parks, for their neighbourhood Big Lunch with most of the events drawing record numbers. People in towns, villages, neighbourhoods and rural areas across the UK and beyond stopped everything today to sit down together to celebrate community over a shared meal. The Big Lunch is an idea from the Eden project, made
possible by the National Lottery. Templepatrick Big Lunch, now in its 7th year, managed to draw the biggest ever crowd to bask in the sunshine and connect with neighbours, and not an umbrella in sight unlike last year. Groomsport Big Lunch drew record numbers for their Big Lunch by the sea, with Crab fishing and the early opening of the paddling pool a big hit with families. And there were Big Lunch events of all sizes all
Over the past nine years, Big Lunches of all sizes have happened in streets, gardens, parks and local community venues. Thousands have taken place each year, with 9.3 million people taking part in 2017 in more than 96,000 events. The Big Lunch also enabled UK communities to raise £9.6 million in 2017 for local good causes.
with dementia can live with reduced anxiety, greater confidence and with dignity. “Residents throughout Kirk House already have as much personal freedom as they wish, for example: rising and going to bed when they want, eating when and what they want and deciding how they will spend their day. In Memory Lane this continues to be the case as staff work closely with the residents to maintain as ‘normal’ a day as possible,” Andrea said. “Everything which has been adapted or enhanced in the physical environment of Memory Lane was designed with the dementia residents in mind, for example a safe enclosed garden has been constructed so residents and their guests can enjoy all the benefits to wellbeing that spending time outside can bring; doors to the individual flatlets have been painted different colours with the addition of something personal to the resident to help them identify their flatlet; changes have been made within the flatlets to help the resident identify the location of the
toilet at night,” she said. In addition to the significant design modifications and in line with the changes, all staff have attained accredited training in dementia care. After completing Dementia Friendly training, Andrea took the initiative to broaden the local community’s awareness of dementia and of Kirk House and became a Dementia Friends Champion to run community workshops herself. Along with a volunteer, she has set up an age/ dementia awareness programme and has trained 333 people from BCM, local schools, churches and businesses as Dementia Friends. “Memory Lane has become a place of fun and belonging for staff and residents. A feeling of relaxation and homeliness fills the air. This, alongside the design approaches, promotes a positive approach to life for those living with dementia. It means that for Memory Lane residents, a dementia diagnosis does not mean they should stop living,” Andrea said. www.kirkhousecarehome.co.uk
over Belfast and in every county of Northern Ireland. If you haven’t gotten involved yet, you could still join the 550 communities across Northern Ireland joining The big Lunch 2018 at any time over the summer. Grainne McCloskey from the Big Lunch Northern Ireland said: “Basically, connected communities are residents who look out for each other. All it takes is for someone in the community to take the initiative to get the ball rolling. Just set a date and invite some neighbours to bring a chair and something to share. It can be that simple, but the impact can be profound, especially on those who might be suffering from loneliness. Make it your own and as unique as your community.” The message from Big Lunch Northern Ireland manager Grainne McCloskey is that it’s never too late to organise a Big Lunch – and it needn’t be too big either. She explained: “many people choose to hold their Big Lunches later in the summer if it suits their community better. And we find that the smaller events often have the biggest impact because people really get a chance to get to know each other. If you’re still undecided we would invite you to pick a date over the summer, and just do it! Just register at www.thebiglunch.com for a free starter pack.” A new study commissioned by Eden Project Communities for The Big Lunch has shown that only 54% of people in Northern Ireland feel they belong to their own neighbourhood. The Research conducted by The Eden Project found that 76 per cent of people who joined a Big Lunch felt closer to their neighbours as a result, with 79 per cent socialising more with people in their community*.
Hope for Children Street Collection in Ballyhackamore Founded in 1994, Hope for Children was established to enable vulnerable children to experience a happy childhood by improving their access to education and healthcare, whilst also empowering families to support themselves. The street collection held on the Upper Newtownards road raised £460 for the charity. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to the collection.
Belfast City Airport Launches Hidden Disability Lanyards George Best Belfast City Airport has made available a special lanyard to ensure travelling is accessible and stress-free for all passengers with a hidden disability. Passengers whose disabilities are not always apparent, such as Autism, Dementia or Alzheimer’s may find the prospect of travelling daunting. The bright green lanyards are designed to alert airport staff to those passengers who may need additional time or consideration when passing through the airport. The lanyards are instantly recognisable to all employees, who have received specialised training to effectively support adults and children with hidden disabilities. The lanyards can be collected from the Special Assistance desk in the main terminal. http://www. belfastcityairport.com/At-The-Airport/ Special-Assistance.
#42
PICTURED Ulster University Design student Emily Osborne pictured with Peter Megarrell of Clear Channel; Clive Robinson, BRT Manager, Department for Infrastructure; and Robin Totten, Glider Senior Programme Manager, Translink, pictured at the College Square East Glider halt featuring Emily’s designs.
If you live, work or travel along the Glider route in East and West Belfast, chances are you’ve noticed that things are beginning to take shape at the new halts which have been erected along the route to facilitate the service.
“
it was very exciting to get the chance to create a small part of transport history. I wanted to emphasise that Belfast is a city with a deeprooted history but one that is looking firmly to the future, something Glider is part of. Emily Osborne Designer
Headlines
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
Design Student in the Frame for Glider Success The stylish new halts offer something different from our traditional bus stops. One unique aspect is that a highly creative student’s designs, based on some of the city’s iconic features, are being incorporated into the roofs in the main city centre halts
A
s well as fulfilling all the usual requirements of a public transport halt, such as seating, shelter and information boards, the Glider halts are obviously different - they’re more modern and stylish, with a high quality ‘platform’ feel, as befits a brand new bespoke public transport service, and they’re also more
Insurance
Brokers
roomy - but the halts aren’t just a more attractive bus shelter; they will also host brand new ticket machines and validators, and these are in the process of being installed in all 100+ new halts across Belfast. Don’t try to buy a ticket from one of them just yet, though; we have some testing and commissioning to complete before they will be activated in
Provincewide Member
advance of the Glider service launch on 3 September. In order to further enhance the design of the halt structures, Translink worked alongside the School of Design at Ulster University to develop a special feature for the Glider halts in the city centre. As a result, one highly creative student’s designs, based on some of the city’s iconic features, are being incorporated into the roofs in the main city centre halts at Belfast Waterfront, City Hall, St. George’s Market, Wellington Place, Chichester Street, College Square East and Custom House Square. Robin Totten, Glider Senior Programme Manager for Translink, said: ‘‘The eye-catching new halts that passengers have already seen are a key component of Glider, and are in keeping with the high calibre public transport service that Glider aims to provide. The ticketing and validation machines currently being installed at every halt – although not live just yet - are the first step on the roll-out of our new ticketing system, which will ultimately see contactless payment methods and other convenient means of ticket purchase being made available, making travel by public transport even easier. ‘‘We have already had a lot of positive feedback on the new halts and we want the key locations in the heart of the city centre to be particularly special. That’s why we wanted to engage our local creative talent at Ulster University to help ensure that the city centre halts stand out. I’d like to congratulate Emily Osborne from the Ulster University School of Design, who has created a design that reflects the uniqueness of Belfast.’’ More information on Glider, as well as details on forthcoming public information events, can be found at www.translink.co.uk/gliderbelfast/
09
News July 18
Local Athlete’s Great Achievement
Matthew Emerson (wearing hat) and Michael Ferguson.
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
M
atthew Emerson had a weekend he will remember, winning a 5th place ribbon and Gold Medal at the Special Olympics Ireland Games which were held in Dublin 14th June to 17th June. Matthew represented Team Ulster, who came home with a total of 384 medals of which 186 were Gold. 1,600 athletes from across the island of Ireland took part in these Games. Matthew won Gold Medal at Ten Pin Bowling along with his Doubles partner Michael Ferguson, who also won Silver Medal in Singles competition. Matthew is aged 30 and is a member of Pin Pals Special Olympics Club who meet every Wednesday at Dundonald Ice Bowl. Matthew has been bowling 8 years. Michael is aged 17 and is a member of Causeway Coast Special Olympics Club. Michael has been bowling for about 6 years. This is the first time they have represented Team Ulster at the Ireland Games. Now both Matthew’s and Michael’s families just have to wait to see if they make it through to the World Games being held in Abu Dhabi 2019.
Vets4Pets Belfast Stormont Local Vets for Local Pets We’re Lauren and Lisa, the practice owners and veterinary surgeons at Vets4Pets Belfast Stormont. Having been fascinated by animals from a young age we both knew we were destined to become vets. You could find Lisa operating on her teddies as a child and Lauren would be educating her family and friends about animal welfare. After graduating from vet school over ten years ago we are currently working towards
further qualifications in specialist areas such as internal medicine. We know how special your pet can be to your family, and we will work closely with you to provide the highest level of care to ensure your pets remain healthy and happy! Lauren Horton BVet Med MRCVS Lisa Simpson MVB MRCVS Practice Owners and Veterinary Surgeons, Vets4Pets Belfast Stormont.
Book your appointment with us today Vets4Pets Belfast Stormont 697 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 3NT Call: 028 9048 3000 or visit: vets4pets.com/belfast-stormont
08
News July 18
Headlines
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
#42 PICTURED Sustrans staff Rachael Ludlow-Williams and Claire Pollock wearing the One Path logo with Peter May, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Infrastructure on the Comber Greenway
Government officials and councillors joined together with Sustrans to launch a series of activities to encourage the public to share a greenway route that runs from Belfast to Comber
“
Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk & cycle. They are engineers & educators, experts & advocates. They connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute The amazing efforts of local volunteers have been recognised at a special awards ceremony hosted by Guide Dogs NI. Guide Dogs’ vision is a society in which people who are blind and partiallysighted enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.
More Room To Share On One Path On Comber Greenway The One Path Initiative has been piloted on the Comber Greenway, a seven-mile stretch of shared path frequented by a wide range of people cycling, walking and running.
T
his is the second phase of the Initiative which has helped reduce conflict between different users, underlined by the motto ‘Share, Respect, Enjoy’. The Initiative was developed by Sustrans in partnership with the Department
for Infrastructure (DfI), which owns the Comber Greenway, and the three Councils it traverses: Ards and North Down; Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; and Belfast City Council. Rachael Ludlow-Williams from Sustrans said: “We ran a series of engagement
PICTURED Sustrans staff Rachael Ludlow-Williams and Claire Pollock wearing the One Path logo with Peter May, Permanent Secretary at the Department for Infrastructure on the Comber Greenway
activities a year ago on the Comber Greenway to discuss behaviour and how people could share the path better without conflict. The first phase was very successful and we are repeating it over this summer, so look out for our schedule of events.
The overall message which we are conveying through One Path is Share, Respect, Enjoy.” The event today also celebrated recent work to widen the Greenway from 3 to 4 metres, which is of great benefit to everyone on the path and living locally. Speaking today from the Greenway in east Belfast, Department for Infrastructure Permanent Secretary Peter May, said: “It is clear many more people are opting to walk or cycle and as a Department we are working to help people opt for sustainable and active travel, which is better for them and better for the environment. “The Comber Greenway is a highly used traffic free route for many cyclists, walkers and runners, connecting east Belfast with Comber and I hope this investment of almost £600,000 will encourage many more people to consider active travel, especially during the better weather and as Bike Week approaches on 9 June.” The improvement scheme has been jointly funded by the DfI and Department for Communities and carried out in close collaboration with Sustrans, Belfast City Council, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, and Ards and North Down Borough Council. The Department is continuing with final works over the next few weeks. Later this year the DfI will also be consulting on a lighting scheme for the area and ducting was laid as part of this improvement scheme, in preparation for a future lighting project subject to community support and available budget. Read more about the One Path Initiative at www.sustrans.org.uk/onepath
VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED AT GUIDE DOGS NI AWARDS The charity really values the contribution and commitment of all their volunteers, including around 300 in Northern Ireland, in helping to make this vision a reality.
“
Our volunteers in Northern Ireland are absolutely crucial to our work. We were delighted to be able to acknowledge their amazing and lifechanging support at this year’s local awards.” Fiona Brown Head of Mobility Services at Guide Dogs NI
V
olunteers carry out a huge range of different roles, from office support to puppy walking, fundraising to sighted guiding. Volunteer awards are specially organised each year to highlight the fantastic contributions made by these dedicated volunteers. As part of Volunteers’ Week across the UK, Guide Dogs NI hosted an awards ceremony at The Mac in Belfast on Thursday 7 June. The categories were based around Guide Dogs’ values: • Inclusive and Embracing: This volunteer is open and fair and values everyone’s contributions. They are a visible and popular part of the community within which they work. Winner: Des McClelland (Ballymena) Runners up: Stephen Norris (Belfast); Ian Carnachan (Bangor) • Trustworthy: This volunteer is always honest and genuine and celebrates Guide Dogs in an open
and positive way. Winner: Liz Russell (Newtownards) Runners up: Charlie Walker (Holywood); Mandy Kelly and Dan Holden (Newtownards) • Dedicated to Superior Quality: This volunteer maintains a high standard in their role and others value their expertise. Their work benefits our service users. Winner: Helen Baird (Belfast) *In absentia Runners up: Ian and Ann Carnachan (Bangor); Richard and Karen Hambleton (Carrickfergus) • Customer Focused: This volunteer supports people who are blind or partially sighted to get out and about independently and has gone above and beyond to support someone living with sight loss. Winner: May Wilson (Newtownabbey) Runners up: Janet O’Grady (Belfast); Lorna Quinn (Belfast) • Passionate and Determined: This volunteer is inspirational and
inspires other volunteers, is willing to speak out against barriers to mobility and is adaptable to change for the better of Guide Dogs. Winner: Hillary’s Hikers (various including Bangor and Belfast) Runners up: Heather Gilmore (Belfast); Mary and Chris McAuley (Castledawson) • Maximising Impact: This volunteer makes every penny count and is mindful of the generosity of the public and time given by other volunteers. They are committed, reliable and get the job done. Winner: Enniskillen Fundraising Branch (represented by Louise Thompson, Jean Kennedy, Kathryn Hicks, Jean Murray and Heidi the guide dog) Runners up: Alan Millar (Bangor); Pete McFarland (Ballyclare) • Volunteer Newcomer: This volunteer has been volunteering for less than one year. They are creative, energetic and willing to try new things and have made a real
difference to the lives of people with sight loss. Winner: Anne Bill (Newtownabbey) Runners up: Evi Gyftaki (Carryduff); Les Massey (Craigavon) • Younger Volunteer of the Year: This volunteer is aged 25 or under and puts people who are blind and partially sighted at the heart of everything they do for Guide Dogs. Winner: Samantha Church (Magherafelt) Runners up: Chris Walker (Holywood); Ellie Gibney (Carrickfergus); Sophie McEwan-Lyon (Holywood) To find out more about volunteering for Guide Dogs, visit www. guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer.
PICTURED Above left: ‘Passionate and Determined’ winners - Hillary’s Hikers accept their award from Guide Dogs NI’s Andrew Murdock. Above: Finalists in the Younger Volunteer category (L-R) Sophie McEwan-Lyon, Samantha Church, Chris Walker and Ellie Gibney pictured with Guide Dogs’ Martin Walls
Swing into
Summer
Experience a summer of great golf with our fantastic 9 hole and 18 hole rates.
9 Holes
Only time to play 9 holes? Take advantage of our great value 9 hole rate!
Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday
£12 £15
Twilight Rate
Great value twilight rates available seven days a week from 6.30pm! See website for times.
Only £11per person
18 Holes
Enjoy a great round of golf across the magnificent Castlereagh Hills!
Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday
£20 £25
Society Rates
Tailored packages are available with our great golf rates and society menus.
18 holes Monday – Friday 18 holes Saturday & Sunday
£16 £20
Castlereagh Hills Golf Course, 73 Upper Braniel Road, Castlereagh, BT5 7TX. To book a session, please call 028 9044 8477 or email chgc@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk castlereaghhills www.castlereaghhills.com
10
Features #42 • Jul 2018
Summer Scheme
Unique Opportunity A five day digital skills scheme for boys and girls taking place this August in Orangefield Primary School
The Digital Arts Academy is a week-long summer scheme for boys and girls aged between 8-12 who are keen to learn new skills in the digital world. This will be its first year and is being delivered from 13th -17th August in Orangefield Primary School in East Belfast.
“ I think it’s very important to give young people a chance to explore new areas and we now know no matter what area you move forward in life and learning; digital devices will feature. The whole creative arts sector is really blooming in Ireland right now and in order to ensure that keeps developing and expanding further it’s important to share knowledge and spark curiosity from the next generations. Timmy Stewart Co Founder Digital Arts Academy
Meet the Team We had a chat with founders Timmy and John to get an insight into the workings of this terrific academy
PICTURED
DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY { 13th - 17th August @ Orangefield Primary School )
The Digital Arts Academy is a fun interactive Summer scheme experience, giving children the opportunity to get hands on experience of being a DJ, Coder, Vlogger, Music Producer and Film Maker. We spoke to the people behind the academy, Timmy Stewart and John Walls, to get a flavour of how it came about, what the scheme involves and how it can lay the foundations for a creative future. What is the Digital Arts Academy and how did it begin? John: Timmy Stewart and I have been involved in digital arts educational programmes over the last ten to fifteen years, and in that period digital technology has become much more accessible, particularly through the use of digital devices such as iPads. Young people today are digitally literate even starting at nursery school level, we felt there was a real opportunity to create a fun, interactive and educational programme for primary school children. What are your backgrounds in the field? Timmy: John Walls and I got together last year to create the concept around the academy. We felt we could combine our skill sets in both the training and creative arts sectors to design something specifically to help shape the next generation of digital creatives. At the same time, we are both Dads, so helping parents find something fun around learning new skills to fill a week of the long school summer holidays is important to us. John: We both have music technology / DJ backgrounds and have been selfemployed for most of our working lives. As a result, we have also developed skills in a wide range of areas including graphic design, web & film. We have included this within the programme so the participants can take part in a range of creative industry focused areas. The traditional notion of learning one digital skill doesn’t always reflect the reality, where many people working in creative industries are multidisciplinary, we feel the Digital Arts Academy programme really reflects this. What are the academy’s main areas of focus? Timmy: Across our five-day program, we look at areas including djing, music production, coding, video logging, graphic design and animation. The digital world is undeniably huge now and
the more aware children are at an earlier age about where things are headed is a very positive step. We want to say that with laptops, iPads, tablets and smart phones all commonplace in the home, gaming and being creative with devices can work in tandem. John: Digital literacy is a key focus, our generation are very much the digital migrants, email didn’t even exist until our twenties! Young people now are exposed to digital technologies from very early years and most before preschool level. They are developing skills that didn’t even exist when we were in school. This is also reflected in the NI curriculum in primary and post primary. We have been able design the programme to be fun, engaging and interactive, while also developing skills which will assist the young people meeting requirements of CCEA Key Stage 2 & 3 Using ICT Curriculum. What equipment do the participants get to use? John: There will be a wide range of equipment available for the week but we have a balance to make sure that the content, apps and accessories are accessible for participants by using free or low-cost apps where available, and resources that are either free or can be purchased on a fairly reasonable budget. We feel this is really important as it means if the participants have access to an iPad or tablet they can continue with creating content at home. What will be the structure of the 5 Day Creative Programme in August? John: Each day focuses on a different digital medium, and each day the young people will create a different range of digital content such as a Vlog, movie, musical composition, animation, digital comic and Dj mix. The content will be stored daily on a blog so parents can keep track of their child’s progress during the week. Every day is made up of a number of 3 structured sessions. We have design
exercises that develop their skills in each medium but the fun factor is definitely the most important element in each task! We kick off each with short demos and fun group exercises such as a team DJ scratchathon. The young people then get individual workstations to work on and develop their skills and experiment in their chosen mediums. We know that being a young digital creative is as much about play as learning new skills, so we will have three play breaks per day. The second morning session, and afternoon session are dedicated to creating main pieces of digital content for the day. Once the content is created the young people follow the process to the end, editing, exporting, sharing and uploading their own digital content to the Digital Arts Academy Blog. At the end of each day, we will also have a short presentation ceremony where young people get a Digital Arts Academy certificate for completion of an area From your previous background in the creative arts, what will the participants gain from their experience? Timmy: I’ve amassed over two decades of experience within the music industry, adapting and learning a lot of new digital skills along the way, as well as developing general planning, training, communication and organisational skills. We were very keen to have realistic and achievable specific outcomes for each day, so everyone will have a finished digital product to aim for. This could be their own recorded mix, musical production, film or animation and various pieces of design content. The young people will learn skills around product planning and a range of digital skills, as well as soft skills including working within timeframes, problem solving, communication and team work. John: My background is firmly rooted in digital education, but I also work on a wide range of digital products. I produce websites for businesses & organisations, as well as promotional films, graphic and printed content, and have worked
Clockwise; a participant gets fully hands on with production at the Digital Arts Academy / Timmy Stewart - the academy’s co-founder / Timmy’s colleague and fellow founder John Walls at the desk / Another participant inspired by the technology
“
The focus is a hands-on approach, so we have a one workstation per participant policy. As we are focusing on a range of creative areas the young people will get the opportunity to use professional DJ suites, Mac laptop suite, 20 iPads with a range of accessories including tripods, mics and audio accessories for film and animation, as well innovative coding suites which use wireless Bluetooth electronic blocks. John Walls Co Founder Digital Arts Academy
loopmag.net
as a sound engineer. As Timmy has said, we have a range of outcomes from the programme, but I think it is really important to highlight that the most important of these is to have fun! We know from experience that once young people are engaged in a project, all the other outcomes can naturally develop from that point. Belfast has always had a wealth of creativity but now it seems more tangible than ever with more opportunities for young people to explore the creative arts and importantly share it with a knowledgeable audience. How important do you feel academy’s like yours are in these times? John: There is a lot of talk about how important the creative industries are to the economy; however the current generation of working age young people have maybe not been exposed to digital technologies until their teens. My feeling is that if the creative industries are important now, once the next generation comes through the opportunities are going to be vast. We have primary age children now who have creative digital skills in a range of disciplines, even before they reach secondary school, the digital skills that were previously specialised should become second nature to the newer generation. Our aim for the Digital Arts Academy is to nurture those skills, and help develop the next digital generation. Affordable technology available today for home computers means great opportunities to explore this field even further at home afterwards following a course such as yours... Timmy: Yes, this is a big one, we are aiming to give young people skills they can expand on further and as you point out a phone, tablet, home pc or laptop can provide the perfect place to expand on new skills picked up at the academy. John: As Timmy says, we’ve designed the programme to be accessible in terms of apps and equipment. Access to a smart phone or tablet is fairly common for young people, and with a few apps and lots of creativity they will be able to develop their skills and create content outside of the academy sessions. What advice would you give to parents of aspiring young DJs, producers, programmers, film makers of today who want to hone their child’s talents in their home city and beyond? Timmy: I’d really encourage your kids to try new things within the new technology landscape. That could mean apps, programs, devices, games, in order to embrace chances to get to grips with were things are headed in this digital age. Moderation is important though, at home we encourage time off devices as much as on and have a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Also, a mix of learning as well as exploring things solely for fun, that balance is really important in order to keep your kids wanting more.
A website which has detailed info around the academy can be found at www.digital-arts-academy.com also on there you can find booking forms for specific areas or the full week including early drop off and late pick up options too. Any further queries please contact info@digital-arts-academy.com
#Explore Titanic Quarter on the Maritime Mile School’s out for the Summer!! So grab the kids and head to Titanic Quarter. There’s lots of events, activities & special offers to enjoy. Sinclair Seamen's Church The City Hall
HERITAGE
RIVER LAGAN
Clarendon Dock
Albert Quay Lagan Boat Tours
way Slip ay nic Tita ic Slipw mp Oly
SS Nomadic
SSE Arena & W5
Abercorn Basin & Marina
Rain Check Bistro
ck n Do
ilto Ham
Dock Café
The Arc Apartments
VICTORIA CHANNEL
The Great Light
Titanic Belfast
OLYMPIC WAY
Y UA SQ EN E QU
Lagan Weir Footbridge
3 GE M ’S BRID
Y UA LQ AL The Belfast EG N Barge DO
N QUEE
Belfast Waterfront
AC Hotel Belfast
Barnett Dock
Summer Family Weekend, HMS Caroline, 7-8 July Bank Holiday Weekend, Titanic Belfast, 12-15 July Built, Titanic Exhibition Centre, 12 Aug The Shining Light, Ships & Slipways Storytelling Tours, Titanic Quarter, 18 Aug (free tours, booking essential) - Arts & Animation Festival, Titanic Belfast, 18 & 19 Aug - Visit the Drawing Offices (free) - 27th & 28th Aug
York Dock
Sailortown
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre Big Fish
St Joseph’s Church
Belfast Harbour Commissioners
-
EVENTS
HMS Caroline
Titanic’s Dock & Pumphouse
Y WA
IC
AN TIT
LK WA
Steam Cranes
Titanic Hotel Belfast & the Drawing Offices
aD
ndr
xa Ale
ock
Titanic Studios
n pso
om Th
ck
Do
Catalyst Inc
MORNING STOP Start your day at W5 & experience Dinosaur Encounter LUNCH: Rain Check Belfast AFTERNOON STOP: Hop on the Belfast Bikes for a family cycle.
ADVENTURE SEEKERS
QUEEN’S ROAD
Morning stop: Experience the thrill of a free-fall at Vertigo Indoor Skydiving. Lunch stop: Pump-House Cafe 1404 Afternoon Stop: Climbit at W5, the kids can experience an unusual mixture of physical fun, exploration & arts!
Vertigo Indoor Skydiving
AD M RO NHA
SYDE
LOTS OF HOP OFF STOPS! Climb on board the Wee Tram for a fun-filled guided tour of Titanic’s historic TITANIC shipyard. Explore the QUARTER HALT slipways, visit the PumpHouse & Dry Dock, call at HMS Caroline, get up close to EastSide & personal to the giant Gateway cranes. weetram.com
FAMILY FUN
Belfast Met PRONI
Belfast’s Window on Wildlife AIRPORT ROAD
Sam Thompson Bridge
Samson & Goliath
(2 MILES ALONG)
/TQEVENTSBELFAST
WIN some great prizes this Summer, share your photos & videos using #MaritimeMile
For further information on events, activities & festivals in Titanic Quarter visit
/TQEventsBelfast
Explore Titanic Quarter on the #MaritimeMile this Summer! School’s out for the summer and we’ve got plenty of activities that will keep the kids entertained! Check out what’s happening across #DestinationTQ this August… HMS CAROLINE
PAPER CUP
Visit HMS Caroline where kids go free ALL summer. Step on board this unique vessel and explore historic spaces such as the Captain’s Quarters, try your hand at our interactive exhibits, or stop by the Mess Deck Café for some tasty treats. Book your tickets now hmscaroline.co.uk
Join Paper Cup for some tasty homemade local food whilst enjoying the stunning views of Titanic Quarter. Open from 8am every day. Follow Paper Cup on @papercuptitanic
TASTER TOURS Join us on one of our Titanic Taster Tours on Sunday 19 August, where you can become a Titanic inspired photographer on our photography tour or draw your way around our Maritime Heritage in #DestinationTQ on our art tour. For more info, visit TQEventsBelfast
THE WEE TRAM Step on board the Wee Tram for a fun-filled guided tour of Titanic’s historic shipyard. Explore Titanic’s footprint on the slipways, visit the Pump-House & Dry Dock, call at HMS Caroline and get up close and personal to the giant cranes. Departing every day, every half-hour between 12 & 5pm from Titanic Belfast & SS Nomadic. Purchase tickets from the conductor or online theweetram.com
LAGAN BOAT COMPANY Fancy seeing the #DestinationTQ from the water? Then climb on board the World’s only Titanic boat tour. Find out the story of Belfast’s rich maritime heritage and industry. For sail times visit laganboatcompany.com.
SSE ARENA Experience Milkshake! Live: The Magic Storybook at the SSE Arena Belfast, where you will go on a journey through your favourite fairy tales featuring much-loved stories and some Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, and more! To book tickets, visit ssearenabelfast.com
TITANIC BELFAST There is something for everyone at Titanic Belfast this summer, from arts to Afternoon Tea: /// Join Titanic Belfast’s August Arts and Animation Festival on
the 18th & 19th August! From caricaturists, graffiti artists, chalk art and buskers, as well as special guided photography and storytelling tours around Titanic Quarter, it is set to be a creative celebration for all!
Hop on the Belfast Bikes for an afternoon of cycling along the #MaritimeMile. Docking stations located next to SS Nomadic, SSE Arena and C.S. Lewis Square. Make sure to stop by Cast & Crew for a bite to eat!
/// Treat yourself to Summer Sunday Afternoon Tea in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite.
VERTIGO INDOOR SKYDIVING
/// Experience The Danger Tree, a free ground-breaking visual arts exhibition marking 100 years since the end of WWI, using augmented reality (AR) software to bring each piece alive through poetry, animation and music. For further information and tickets, visit titanicbelfast.com.
W5 Let W5 take you on a journey back in time to the lost world of the dinosaurs and come face to face with some of the greatest creatures that have ever roamed the Earth! Dinosaur Encounter is running DAILY from 6 June until 31 August and is FREE with admission to W5. For more information visit w5online.co.uk
BELFAST BIKES
This summer, fly for less at Vertigo Indoor Skydiving with their High5 deal. Perfect for families & friends who want to experience the thrill of free-fall without having to jump of a perfectly good aeroplane! For more info or to book, visit wearevertigo.com.
CRAFTS ON HMS CAROLINE Step aboard HMS Caroline this August to celebrate Craft Month. There will be activities for all ages to enjoy from crafts inspired by HMS Caroline’s travels in the East Indies to free adult workshops. To learn more, visit hmscaroline.co.uk
TITANIC HOTEL Call in to Titanic Hotel Belfast to see the transformation of the former Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices & Headquarters
Building. The heritage rooms will be open over the August bank holiday weekend, so you can see first-hand where RMS Titanic was designed and some of the biggest deals in ship-building were done. Enjoy an overnight stay in Titanic Hotel Belfast with a two-course meal in Drawing Office Two, complimentary car parking for 24 hours and a Titanic-sized breakfast the following morning. Rooms from £139, to book visit titanichotelbelfast.com
WIN WIN!
Finally WIN some great prizes this Summer by sharing your photos & videos using #DestinationTQ on /TQEventsBelfast.
12
Features #42 • Jul 2018
Schools
Scholarship We are very excited to share with you this wonderful opportunity to join one of the most prestigious schools in the country
Opportunities We have all the backgound info you need, a run down on what the school is all about and how you can apply
loopmag.net
P5 This is a remarkable opportunity provided by Rockport School. Situated on a beautiful estate only 6 stops/17 minutes from Belfast Central station, on the shores of Belfast Lough, and home to the only school-based golf academy in Ireland If your child is currently in P4 and due to start P5 in September and you think they’d make a great ambassador and role model, the school invite you to get in touch to take advantage of this exciting scholarship opportunity.
“ “The idea behind our scholarship opportunity programme is to allow places for pupils at Rockport for those who otherwise might not be able to. It’s good for us to do that as it brings additional talent to the school and creates a diversity that we want and need as a Round Square School.” Mr Vance Headmaster Rockport School
OPPORTUNITY
Rockport School Offering Scholarships for September Rockport School in Craigavad, Holywood... is offering a number of scholarships for Key Stage Two pupils starting this September in P5. We spoke to Headmaster, Mr. George Vance to learn a little more about Rockport and the scholarships currently on offer.
B
uilding on the existing ethos of diversity, the scheme aims to provide places at Rockport to families who may not have thought private education was within their reach. It will also add to the existing talent, of which exists in abundance! From dancing to drama to sports and academia, the children are encouraged to find their ‘thing’. As the only independent day and boarding school, the traditional curriculum is followed in terms of GSCEs and A Levels, but with added flexibility to make decisions efficiently, based on what is right for the children and staff. Situated on a beautiful estate only 6 stops/17 minutes from Belfast Central station, on the shores of Belfast Lough, and home to the only school-based golf academy in Ireland - seeing is believing! The school boasts a strong academic performance which continues to grow year on year – many of the students continue into higher education, or are equipped with the skills needed to enter the workplace. But the Rockport ethos is not focussed centrally on academia; Rockport is a member of a global network of schools called Round Square which exist in 50 countries on six continents, sharing
a passion for experiential learning and character education. Rockport is the only member school in the whole of Ireland. The Round Square approach is built around six ideals of learning: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service – as a school Rockport are extremely proud to have these IDEALS at the very core of their culture. Making this kind of education accessible is important and the school has always had a number of children on some kind of fee remission,” said Mr. Vance. “The idea behind our scholarship opportunity programme is to allow places for pupils at Rockport for those who otherwise might not be able to. It’s good for us to do that as it brings additional talent to the school and creates a diversity that we want and need as a Round Square School.” Key Stage Two (P5/6/7) is known at Rockport as ‘Upper Juniors’ and it’s a very exciting time to be at school! How is Rockport different to other Primary schools? What Rockport provides and what Mr.Vance refers to as ‘Education Plus’ takes many forms. Entry into Upper Juniors is a step forward in independence from Early Years and this gradual growth is a solid foundation for content and focussed children.
The pupils divide their time between class teacher but also move throughout the day to specialist teachers for subjects including science, STEM, French and drama. This begins a soft approach to building their confidence in preparation for transition into Year 8. Quite simply, the Rockport culture is about encouraging self-confidence, expression of individuality, problem solving, realising and challenging potential. And of course having fun! With PE every day, golf, afterschool clubs including photography, KNEX, Lego, art and Junior Dramatic Society there’s a balance of focus on working hard to achieve academic potential and learning beyond the classroom. So if your child is currently in P4 and due to start P5 in September and you think they’d make a great ambassador and role model, we invite you to get in touch to take advantage of this exciting scholarship opportunity. The application process requires a request of the application pack which will provide more information about the school and scholarships. Post- application there will be a meeting, tour and interview.
For more information please contact the school office on 028 9042 8372, email schooloffice@rockportschool.com or for more information visit www.rockportschool.com. Or you can also say hi to us via our social media: Facebook – rockportschool | Instagram – rockportschool | Twitter - Rockportschool
JOIN THE CLUB! Civil Service NI RFC
Train. Play. Enjoy. Just left school? Want to get back into the game? Fancy giving rugby a try? Join us at a training session at Stormont Pavilion. Contact us today for further details. CivilServiceNIRFC
info@csnirfc.co.uk
Join the Club! Civil Service NI RFC
Now’s your chance to join an inclusive and ambitious rugby club who love one thing… RUGBY!
C
ivil Service NI RFC are looking for players of all positions and abilities. Based at the state-of-theart Stormont Pavilion, we have been on the go since 1922 and have a thriving mini rugby section as well as two adult teams. With coach Laurence Kelly at the helm, there are exciting things expected for Service Rugby seniors in the season ahead, and you could be part of it! You don’t have to be a civil servant to join – only want to play
rugby. Training is at 7pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Stormont Pavilion rugby pitches with a mix of technical and fitness sessions. Pre-season training has just kicked off as we prepare for the season ahead. If you’re interested in joining this inclusive, ambitious club then contact us on the links below or pop along to one of our training sessions to see what we’re all about. Email: info@csnirfc.co.uk Website: www.csnirfc.co.uk
GET INVOLVED
Training is at 7pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Stormont Pavilion rugby pitches with a mix of technical and fitness sessions
csnirfc.co.uk
14
Features #42 • Jul 2018
Alzheimers
Volunteering A Dementia Friendly Communities Champion at Alzheimer’s Society ends up at St James’s Palace,
HRH When Sally Campton began volunteering as a Dementia Friendly Communities Champion at Alzheimer’s Society, she could not envision the role would take her to St James’s Palace, let alone that she would be presented with the Aiming High Volunteer Award by HRH Princess Alexandra, royal patron of Alzheimer’s Society.
“
Volunteering For Alzheimer’s Society Brings Joy & Royal Award “No one was more surprised than me,” said Sally, whose day job is Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager for Abbeyfield & Wesley, which runs the Palmerston Care Home in East Belfast. As a Dementia Friendly Communities Champion for Alzheimer’s Society, Sally runs Dementia Friends workshops that raise awareness and understanding of all aspects of dementia. At the end of the session, participants are given a Dementia Friends certificate, and a Dementia Friends badge that they can wear to indicate their understanding to people with dementia.
V
Get Involved Plenty of opportunities to get involved in fund raising and awareness campaigns in the coming months
communication tips to support people with dementia to remain actively involved, and raising awareness of dementia and the great support that Alzheimer’s Society provides,” Heather said. “Sally is a delight to work with and we are so grateful for the great work that she is doing including development of a Dementia Friendly Garden for the residents of Palmerston Care Home,” she said. Volunteering is an integral part of Sally’s life, so much so that she struggles to remember when she first became a volunteer. “Oh my goodness, it would be way back at school I suppose and we would have gone to occasionally visit a local nursing home. I volunteered as a Sunday school teaching assistant as well. I think the church is often overlooked – people at church don’t consider themselves volunteers and yet they are giving of their time very willingly. At University I volunteered with NightLine which was a service for people in crisis who just wanted to talk, and I suppose I gave my time voluntarily to a whole range of organisations including the student theatre company which I just loved every minute of,” she said. Her volunteering isn’t limited to Alzheimer’s Society. “I also volunteer at Lagan Valley Regional Park as one of their Saturday conservation volunteers which I absolutely love, and I’m also involved with the church life too and take on a number of things in a voluntary role there as well. So yes, I suppose it has been a continuum really in my life of being in volunteering in one way or the other,” she said. Sally’s passion for volunteering extends to recruiting and supporting other people to offer their own time to support others and she sees the benefits volunteering brings to everyone. “In my job as a volunteer manager that involves encouraging people to volunteer, because of the difference it makes to our residents when they have that time spent with them. But I also know the benefit to our volunteers, I can see very often the enhanced sense of making a contribution, of making a difference. For the younger ones it can be also about just gaining that experience that will help them have a sense of their
loopmag.net
future work situation or perhaps just college or university, so there are benefits on both sides,” she said. Her personal experience of volunteering helps her recruit and support others to the role. “I enjoy meeting new people, I enjoy sharing knowledge, I enjoy giving back, I enjoy doing something I feel makes a difference and I think it great. So I can sell that volunteering very easily to other people. I think because I am a volunteer and I do volunteer myself, I know the benefits, I know the contributions, I know the joy it brings and I know that it’s just making a wee contribution to the greater well being,” she said. Alzheimer’s Society celebrated its volunteers at an event at Titanic Belfast to mark Volunteer Week, with more than 60 volunteers from across Northern Ireland coming together at the annual Volunteer Recognition event. “Alzheimer’s Society is here to support everyone in Northern Ireland affected by dementia, whether they are one of the 20,400 people living with dementia or a family member or loved one, and volunteers enable us to provide that support,” said Ruth Woodfield, Alzheimer’s Society volunteering officer. “We have more than 350 volunteers across Northern Ireland who do so much to unite against dementia in a myriad of ways, but with someone in the UK developing dementia every three minutes, we always need more volunteers. In East Belfast we’re particularly looking for people with an hour a week, fortnight or month to spare to do something they enjoy Side by Side a person with dementia – whether it’s music, getting out for a walk, visiting museums, having a coffee or getting out to events. But that’s far from the only role – we need people to help us raise awareness, fundraising volunteers and individuals who want to be trained to advocated for a person with dementia as part of our Advocacy team. And we always need Dementia Friendly Communities Champions like Sally who can help transform communities to make them more inclusive or people with dementia,” Ruth said.
“ olunteering as a Dementia thing was a treat. It was really interesting ...And I have Champion with Alzheimer’s to go to St James’s Palace. I think that I’m PICTURED to say I was so Society fits in really well, because right in saying that apart from the Tower Sally and HRH thrilled. I think Princess Alexandra with my role at Abbeyfield and of London it is the oldest Royal Palace Wesley and the volunteering that I do with and is still the place were ambassadors it’s because I The Volunteering Alzheimer’s Society. But in terms of winning receive their accreditation at the foot love providing Event at Titanic the award nobody could have been more of St James, so it was fascinating to be Belfast where more the awareness surprised than me, I was genuinely not there and I really enjoyed looking at the than 60 volunteers expecting to win,” Sally said. art,” she said. “I am delighted to see sessions with from across Northern The trip to St James’s Palace to be Sally’s work recognised at the People Ireland came people. I presented with the award was Sally’s Awards,” said Heather Lundy, Dementia together at the really love annual Volunteer first visit to a palace and, she said, “the Friendly Community Manager Northern Recognition event. whole thing was a treat. It was a real joy Ireland at Alzheimer’s Society. “Sally is seeing people’s from start to finish. We were just so well taking action and driving change in both understanding looked after. The staff at the Palace were her local community through delivery of changing, I love just lovely, the Alzheimer’s Society were Dementia Friendly Community workshops, so lovely. From start to finish the whole creating Dementia Friends, promoting seeing the light going on. I’m If you are interested in volunteering with Alzheimer’s Society, call Ruth 07713 392008 or email ruth.woodfield@alzheimers.org.uk struck again by the number of people who say to me ‘I wish I had known that when I was Alzheimer’s Society’s Northern Ireland Dementia Friendly Awards are looking after on the lookout for people in East Belfast who are improving the lives of my mum or those affected by dementia. Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate my aunty or people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around dementia. my granny but now I know’, or ementia devastates lives and Last year’s winners included Lenny people saying by 2021, 1 million people will White the mobile barber from Belfast, ‘that was really be living with the condition. Dementia Friendly Larne, and Northern The awards team wants to Ireland Fire and Rescue service. helpful, I’ll hear from people who are leading the Heather Lundy, Dementia Friendly be a bit more dementia movement, inspiring others Communities Manager for Northern understanding and are determined to transform the Ireland, said: dementia landscape forever. This year “I’m keen to see a variety of entrants about people Alzheimer’s Society’s Northern Ireland Dementia Friendly Awards are on the lookout for there are nine awards up for grabs from Belfast as there’s some terrific people in East Belfast who are improving the lives of those affected by dementia. Now in their with dementia across seven categories, including: dementia-friendly work taking place fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and and I’ll be here throughout the year. • Dementia Friendly Organisation challenging misunderstanding around dementia. “Every day we hear examples of thinking a little of the year people in the community who’ve made ast Belfast bakers (and fakers) united will walk to remember their loved ones more about • Youth Organisation of the year a real difference to the lives of people PICTURED against dementia this Cupcake Day, affected by dementia, raising millions for that within Getting amongst it with dementia. This year’s awards will joining more in with more than 30,000 Alzheimer’s Society to work to finding a - NEW award at Cupcake Day and give them the recognition they truly my work or other individuals and organisations cure and to continue supporting everyone • Inspiring Young person of the the Memory Walk. deserve.” across the UK. Among the participants affected by the UK’s biggest killer. Northern within my year Anyone who has made a difference were residents of Kirk House and students Ireland’s flagship Memory Walk will be community’” to the lives of people affected by from Gilnahirk Primary School who joined held at Stormont on Saturday 15 September
East Belfast Entrants Wanted For Dementia Friendly Awards
D
Cup Cake Day & Memory Walk
E
Sally Compton
• Dementia Friends Champion of the year • Trailblazer of the year - NEW award • Championing Diversity award - NEW award • Dementia Friendly Community of the year
dementia is encouraged to enter. Industry experts will unite with people affected by dementia to choose the winners. Nominations close on Monday 20 August. Enter by searching ‘Dementia Friendly Awards’ at alzheimers.org.uk. Entrants can nominate themselves or others. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Belfast in November.
forces to decorate buns to sell at a coffee morning at Kirk House. The cakes proved exceptionally popular and quickly sold out, raising more than £200. This autumn more than 100,000 people around the UK
2018. For more information or to sign up to be among the thousands expected, go to memorywalk.org.uk If you can’t make the Stormont walk, you can organise your own – there’s more information on the website.
Alzheimer’s Society provides support for everyone affected by dementia in East Belfast. For more information go to www.alzheimers.org.uk or call the free National Dementia Helpline 0300 222 1122
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
Advice
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
15
News July 18
Patrick McKee BVetMed, BSc, MRCVS
“
HYPERTHYROIDISM is caused by an overactive thyroid gland (in the throat area) and results in over-production of thyroid hormone in the body. It can cause heart disease, kidney damage, emaciation and death.
4 TELL-TALE SIGNS OF HYPERTHYROIDISM
“
And a superb value deal
We diagnose feline hyperthyroidism quite often, it’s not uncommon at all and is easily treated with a liquid medication which most cats take quite readily.
Hi folks. Have you got an older cat? If so, keep an eye out for the signs of hyperthyroidism.
T
his is an subtle yet serious threat to our older furry friends, it can creep up slowly with the signs not necessarily obvious at first, but can cause serious harm. It is caused by an overactive thyroid gland (in the throat area) and results in over-production of thyroid hormone in the body. It can cause heart disease, kidney damage, emaciation and death. The signs although subtle, can be quite clear to look out for.
Hungry - Keep an eye out for signs of an increased appetite without gaining any weight, or indeed loosing weight. Thirsty - Also signs of drinking more than usual. Restless - Watch out for a somewhat restless demeanour Scruffy - Often hyperthyroidism can make the fur unkempt and in slightly less good condition. We diagnose feline hyperthyroidism
Ashwood Veterinary Clinic, 71 Comber Road, Dundonald, BT16 2AE, Tel: 028 9041 9374
PICTURED
Increased appetite? Drinking more than usual? Restless? Scruffy? Get a blood test at Ashwood and receive the results on the same day for peace of mind.
quite often, it’s not uncommon at all and is easily treated with a liquid medication which most cats take quite readily. There is a simple blood test which is run at Ashwood Vets and you get results the same day, it is often best to run the test in tandem with a liver and kidney check (which is something we recommend annually in all cats over 7years old anyway). Together with a clinical examination,
these tests usually cost around £125. For the month of July, we are offering a special “less than half price” package deal of £60 for a full veterinary clinical exam and both tests for any cat 7 years or older. To book, call Kelly at reception on 028 90 419 374 or kelly@ ashwoodvets.com Hope this is helpful, warm regards, Patrick.
16
Features #42 • Jul 2018
The Arts
Arts Scene Our regular round up of the arts but this time with the added bonus of it being August soon which means...
FEST
Festival Time 2-12 August is Eastside Arts Festival. A regular in the calendar and a time when the East of the city is fizzing with events.
loopmag.net
“Once again the team at EastSide Arts Festival has delivered an excellent programme of arts activities, bringing the arts direct to the communities of east Belfast and encouraging local artists, writers, musicians and performers to develop and promote their talent.”
EastSide Arts Festival is back with an exciting programme for everyone to enjoy, supported by Arts Council of Northern Ireland. From 2-12 August, places and spaces across east Belfast will come alive with a wide range of arts activities celebrating the creative energy of the eastside.
Roisin McDonough, Chief Executive Arts Council of Northern Ireland
“
We are delighted to be back with yet another fantastic programme for the EastSide Arts Festival 2018. This really is an exciting time for east Belfast. We invite everyone from across east Belfast and beyond to join us to celebrate and enjoy the creative energy flowing from this part of the city. The programme offers excitement, entertainment as well as a few little surprises along the way. We would like to thank our principal funder, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and funders Belfast City Council and Arts & Business Northern Ireland for their vital continuing support. Sincere thanks also to our key sponsors, Translink, Hewitt & Gilpin, The British Council, Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park, Forestside Shopping Centre and Ulster Bank for their invaluable contribution to the festival and ongoing commitment to the creative regeneration of east Belfast.” Rachel Kennedy Eastside Arts
SURPRISE
IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT THE EASTSIDE ARTS FESTIVAL 2018! INSPIRED Offering new experiences and little surprises along the way, make sure you don’t miss the chance to be part of something very special! Here’s a taster of what’s in store this year:
P
arkfest - Two days (4&5 August), two parks and lots of FREE fun for families to enjoy. Take part in the first ever Parkfest at C.S. Lewis Square and Orangefield Park, featuring arts, crafts, performances, tandem bikes plus lots more! Music and Words – Across the festival enjoy a wide range of live music, storytelling, poetry and literature from well-known Northern Ireland artists and east Belfast residents such as Anthony Toner, Jan Carson, Ken Haddock, Stuart Bailie, and Andrea Montgomery. Theatre - Lots of exciting and interesting performances are on offer including a special rehearsed reading of Jimmy Ellis: Home Again, an autobiography by the late east Belfast actor James Ellis, of his childhood years spent in Park Avenue (2&4 August). Look out for other gems including Jade City (3-5 August) and East Belfast Boy (7 & 8 August). Comedy - Back by popular demand is the hugely popular Murder She Got
Wrote off, budding Jessica Fletchers required (10 August)! Plus check out Ruairi Woods live at Strand Arts Centre (10 August) and Those Who Can’t comedy trio (3 August). Events at the Big Top - A big hit last year and back for 5 days this year is the Big Top at C.S. Lewis Square. Lots of great family fun events include circus workshops, performances (8,9,11 &12 August) and the Big Fish Little Fish family rave (11 August)! Featured music includes Celtic Soul, the definitive Van Morrison tribute, playing the iconic album Astral Weeks (8th August), Hothouse Flowers (9 August) and Camille O’Sullivan (11 August). Also look out for a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (12 August) and a late-night Circus Cabaret celebrating 250 years of Circus (10 August). Visual Art - Visit a wide range of venues including Framewerk, EastSide Gallery and Old Belfast Met Tower Street were you will be treated to some
extraordinary visual art experiences from a range of local artists. A key highlight is a sleepover at St Martin’s Church, Ballymacarrett, hosted by Framewerk (11 August). Film - As well as hosting theatre and music events the iconic Strand Arts Centre will show a range of film screenings such as G.I. Blues featuring Elvis Presley ( 2 August) and The Court Jester featuring Angela Lansbury (9 August). Workshop & Classes – If you’ve been itching try something creative, here’s your chance! Come to one of the art-themed workshops with Maitri Studio (2-12 August) or join east Belfast based writer Jan Carson and write your own piece of magical realism fiction (6 August). Tours & Talks - Whether it’s by bus, foot or bike there is a tour to suit all interests. From photos of days gone by to musical and literary icons to walks in glens or greenways, or a visit to well know places, you will be surprised by what you see and hear. Back by popular demand is the Translink East
West Bus Trip with Stephen Beggs and Paddy McDonnell (5&12 August). New for this year is a unique and entertaining trip on the new Glider (6, 7 &9 August), a partnership with Culturlann and Feile 30, which offers you the chance to be entertained by artists and storytellers and nourished by delicious food from across the city, all from the comfort of your Glider seat. EastSide Emerging - As part of EastSide Arts commitment to new and upcoming talent we invite you to come along and support our young musicians and producers (3 & 9 August). Special events – From a special film screening of Cocoon at Knockanagoney Community Centre (8 August) to Artful Ageing Exhibition (2-12 August) featuring creations from older east Belfast residents, to performances from artists involved in the Home Project 2018 (8 August), you are guaranteed to uncover something new about the eastside.
PICTURED
Getting ready for the EastSide Arts Festival were, from left, Eastside Arts Festival performers Clarke Wilson from Celtic Soul, Henrik Gard and Ali Stranger from Tumble Circus, Rachel Kennedy, EastSide Arts Festival Director and Mimi Turtle from Strand Arts Centre, one of the festival venues.
For the full festival programme visit www. eastsidearts. net and follow the Festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram #ESAFest18.
EastSid e Fam ily Circu s Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 August @ C.S. Lewis Square Tumble Circus return with another hammer-smashing hour of hilarious, Belfast-inspired circus. Suitable for all ages. For tickets and information: www.eastsidearts.net Belfast Welcome Centre 028 9024 6609 Principal Funder
Funders
Sponsors
Register your interest now for our third annual awards www.eastsideawards.org info@eastsideawards.org
18
Features #42 • Jul 2018
The Arts
On the Scene It’s our regular focus on all things arts from exhibitions to initiatives to artists to film and then some
This Month A star pupil continues to shine and the community fund providing financial support to a local arts organisation
FILM ACTION Ashfield Girls High School pupil Krizzah Policarpio has been paired with an industry mentor to help her pursue a career in filmmaking.
Young East Belfast-based filmmaker is ‘One to Watch’ for the future CONGRATS A budding teenage filmmaker from East Belfast has been named ‘One to Watch’ in Into Film’s UK-wide search for future talent.
K
rizzah moved to Northern Ireland with her family at the age of 10 from a small town in the Philippines. Her success in winning this award is all the more impressive given that her hometown had no cinema and the first live action film that she ever saw was at her school’s film club. “I never really watched movies but a friend encouraged me to come along to see Captain America at the Film Club. I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing – my first response was ‘how did they do that?’ From that moment on, I wanted to know everything about creating films,” she explained. From the age of 11 she threw herself into any opportunity to learn more. “Film Club was so much more than just watching films. We got the chance to discuss the movies and write reviews and then to attend workshops to make movies and go to workshops where industry professionals told us about their jobs.” Into Film is a UK-wide organisation with
a regional hub in Northern Ireland, which aims to put film at the heart of children and young people’s education, helping to support their academic, cultural, and social development. The organisation supports film clubs by offering a film catalogue and educational resources and tools as well as offering training and development opportunities for teachers and students. The teenager has been involved with Into Film’s See It, Make It – a programme matching participating Into Film Clubs with a professional film practitioner to support both training for educators and skill development for young people through the making of a short film. She’s had fabulous opportunities to learn through Cinemagic and the BFI Film Academy. In fact, Krizzah wasn’t available
PICTURED
Lorraine Magee from Into Film, Emma Thorpe from Northern Ireland Screen, Laura McCurdy from Cinemagic and her teacher Tracy Rossborough from Ashfield Girls High School.
to travel to London to pick up her award as she was in Los Angeles with Cinemagic as a Northern Ireland Ambassador, touring Hollywood studios and meeting film executives. Now through Into Film, she is receiving six months’ mentoring support from young London-based female filmmaker Alex Shipman who has worked for companies including Paramount and Sky Arts and is currently directing and co-writing a superhero pilot to be distributed with Amazon as well as filming a documentary about her mother, a 50-year-old boxer. Krizzah has just completed her exams in Engineering, Life & Health Sciences and Photography and plans to go on to university to study filmmaking after a gap year. “I’m aware that I just don’t have the breadth of knowledge that I’ll
loopmag.net
need at Film School so I’m hoping to get work experience while working on a short film before uni – it’ll be a busy year,” she added. “I love organising things and got the chance to be an extras co-ordinator on the BFI Film Academy with Cinemagic. I love being part of a team and being able to influence a movie,” she said. Her mum has been hugely supportive about Krizzah’s career path and she adds: “My teachers who ran the Film Club have helped me so much and shown me these fantastic opportunities with Into Film, Cinemagic, BFI and NI Screen.” Teacher Tracy Rossborough, who is Head of Media and Moving Image and Special Needs co-ordinator at Ashfield Girls’ High School, nominated Krizzah for the One to Watch award. “Her passion for films is exceptional and she has done so much in such a short time. We as a school nurtured her talent and encouraged her to take every possible opportunity.“ The school started the film club in 2011 to bring together girls with an interest in film but also for those who were shy or lacked confidence to help build a peer network and improve communications and literacy skills. In 2015, they beat 10,000 UK schools to become Into Film Club of the Year. “As teachers, we recognised the power that film could have in bringing people together but what we hadn’t predicted was the sense of ownership that the girls had in the club – this is their ‘thing’ and it’s had such a positive impact on them,” Ms Rossborough said. “We have been so impressed by Krizzah; she’s a great person who is quietly confident but goes after what she wants with determination and focus. I have no doubt that she will be a successful filmmaker.”
Into Film puts film at the heart of the educational and personal development of children and young people across the UK. Visit www.intofilm.org
ART
A New Land
KIDS
CITY AIRPORT SUPPORTS YOUNG AT ART IN BOOSTING CREATIVITY
Airport’s Community Fund helps Young at Art deliver arts-based programme to nursery and primary school pupils
A group exhibition featuring: Keith Ayton, Brian Ballard, RUA, Carol Graham, PPRUA, and Trina Hobson @ ArtisAnn Gallery 5th July to 1st September * Closed for July Holidays: Mon 9th to Sat 14th July
SUPPORT The George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund has provided financial support to a local arts organisation that works with nursery and primary school children to help expand their creativity.
Y
oung at Art’s ‘Creative Child’ programme provides pupils aged three to 11 years old with creative experiences using arts-based engagement to explore communication, opinion-forming, literacy and creativity. As part of the project, pupils from St Matthew’s Nursery in East Belfast visited The Strand Arts Centre recently where they received a behind-the-scenes look at the facility and enjoyed performing a series of dance and drama games on stage. Jackie Fauteux, Creative Child Co-ordinator from Young at Art said: “The Creative Child programme supports key priorities in child
PICTURED
Jackie Fauteux, Creative Child Coordinator Young at Art, and Emma Gilmore George Best Belfast City Airport along with pupils from St Matthew’s PS Nursery Unit
development and education, bringing under-engaged children forward and increasing their confidence, imagination and critical vocabulary. “We rely heavily on funding to be able to make this project happen, and Belfast City Airport’s support has helped us in part to deliver the initiative to 3 schools situated close to the airport. We are very appreciative of the support we have received.” Emma Gilmore of Belfast City Airport, who joined the children at The Strand Arts Centre, commented: “It was fantastic to see the children enjoying being on stage and getting to experience the lights and sounds
of a theatre. The Creative Child programme provides a great platform for children to learn and develop in a fun environment. “At the airport, we have a dedicated Community Commitment Plan which aims to enrich and support our local community, protect our environment, invest in our people, and help young people realise their aspirations and potential through education.” For more information on the Community Fund or to find out how your group can apply for funding, please visit: www.belfastcityairport.com/ community
Cinemagic Call For Young Film Consultants! Cinemagic is looking for young film enthusiasts to take on the role of ‘Young Film Consultants’ in Belfast this July. The group of 8 to 18-year olds will help programme films for the annual Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People, which takes place in Belfast from 5 to 28 October 2018. The Young Film Consultants will watch and critique films from around the globe and then work with the Cinemagic team to select films for the Festival. The Young Film Consultants
Programme is open to all young people from Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. So, if you love film and are interested in discussing and debating within a group setting, please download and complete a registration form available from the Cinemagic website www.cinemagic. org.uk or request a form by emailing chris@cinemagic.org.uk. The cost to participate is £20 per person (if paying online there is a £2 booking fee) payable along with registration.
A New Land’ is a collection of new works featuring landscapes by emerging and established artists. Although separated by decades, each artist manages to capture an elusive quality that typifies the Irish landscape and the work should be viewed as a thematic whole. The artists featured are RUA members Brian Ballard and Carol Graham, alongside two younger visionary artists Keith Ayton and Trina Hobson. ArtisAnn Gallery 70 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AE mail@artisann.org www.artisann.org Gallery Opening Hours Tue – Fri: 11am to 6pm Saturday: Noon to 5pm
Welcome to Loop A family owned business based In East Belfast
Thomas Avoids Amputation after Crushing Injury
Advice
We Deliver 42,000 copies. The biggest publication in the area
I had my ankle crushed by a hydraulic ram in an accident at work about four years ago. The surgeons washed out the wound and inserted plates and screws to fix the bones together. After that I was in a lot of pain. I then had 2 ankle fusion operations to try and stop the pain. I also had pain killing injections, but nothing seemed to work. I had pain every day. As soon as I got out of bed. On a scale of 1-10 in the morning it was a 5 and it got worse during the day to a 9-10 in the evenings. I was only able to stand for an hour at a time before I had to rest on the sofa. The pain was just destroying my life, I was moody and angry all the time. My mobility was poor, and I had to go through pain just to make a cup of tea. I couldn’t go to watch football because of the walking and standing. The operations to fuse my ankle just seemed to make the pain worse. Then my back and my good leg started to get soar. All my weight was going through my good leg and it started to
deteriorate. I went to see Mr McMullan an Orthopaedic trauma specialist. He suggested that I contact the Northern Ireland Foot and Ankle Clinic as they had developed a rocker device which might help me. I made an appointment to see David Hallowell the Podiatrist. During my consultation David let me try a sample rocker, which immediately seemed to help. I had a cast taken of my foot and a custom fitted rocker was made. The change has been unbelievable, I can walk now for longer and be on my feet for longer. My pain is 80% improved and this has had big effect on my life. I really wish I had heard about the Northern Ireland Foot and Ankle clinic 4 years ago. Before I got the rocker, I was considering having my foot amputated, but the rocker has delayed or maybe even prevented this. Foot & Ankle Clinic - It’s always very rewarding when one of our patients experiences a successful outcome
19
News July 18
like this, but particularly in a case like Thomas’s. He was in such severe pain, it was obvious he was desperate to get relief and was prepared to have his foot amputated if necessary. When you have a reduction in ankle movement either through trauma, surgical fusion or even arthritis it sets up a lot of stress in the lower limb. This stress can be in the foot the ankle or may even transfer up to the knee hips and lower back. The rocker is designed to create movement by mimicking the ankle joints motion. By doing this it greatly reduces strain on the whole of the lower limb. We’ve been using the rocker for several years and we now have several patients who were considering amputation but have managed to avoid it using the device. Since we originally designed the rocker we have continued to refine it and make improvements to allow it to be used in a greater number of cases. I’d like to thank Thomas for allowing us to share his story.
DO YOU SUFFERFROM FROM DO YOU SUFFER FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN? FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN? 325 Antrim Road, Glengormley. BT36 5DY Tel:028 9083 3568 • www.glengormleyfootcare.co.uk
325 ANTRIM ROAD, GLENGORMLEY, BT36 5DY
Tel: 028 9083 3568
20
Features #42 • Jul 2018
History
By Aidan Campbell Our incredibly popular monthly feature compiled by the fantastic local historian continues its revelations
Looking Back What Aidan doesn’t know about East Belfast, simply isn’t worth knowing. Check out these gems from his encyclopedic mind
loopmag.net
Aidan Campbell
13 Aidan has previously published 13 East Belfast local history books entitled: Beaconsfield, Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh, Cregagh, Stormont, Sydenham, Belmont, East Belfast Revisited Volumes 1 & 2, Ballymacarrett and Castlereagh Updated. Also on South Belfast, Newtownbreda and on Greater Belfast, Belfast Through Time. He regularly gives illustrated talks to local groups and societies. The books are available at Hillmount Garden Centre, Marie Curie Hospice, Hamilton News Cregagh and EastSide Visitor Centre, Connswater with profits donated to local charity. There are more books in the pipeline including East Belfast Big Houses – The Families who lived in Them’ and ‘Ravenhill – from Lagan Village to Rosetta! Book sales online at eastbelfasthistory. com
/// Dora Jackson is 4th left, back row with other fundraising volunteers at Belfast City Hall. In the front row they are holding fund-raising bricks (actually wooden blocks) with brass plaques on them in 1945. Dora kept her five bricks in the fireplace although many other volunteers had used theirs for firewood during the war.
/// Dora Jackson (wearing hat) is at the rear of this small group wearing her ‘Volunteer Helper, Rebuilding Fund’ badge. Mr Taylor Robb is handing over an envelope to the lady holding the fundraising ‘brick’.
The Wee Hospital Part One
/// The wee girl holding the fundraising brick in 1945 at Belfast City Hall is a very young Margaret Jackson. The Lady wearing the mink stole is Lady Granville (nee Lady Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon) a sister of the Queen Mother. Mr Taylor Robb is standing right. Fundraising was carried out locally so that Dora and Margaret were given an area to cover close to their home at Hollycroft Avenue, Bloomfield which included the Grace Avenue vicinity.
The ‘Ulster Hospital for Children’ was founded in 1872 at 12 Chichester Street Belfast. As the city grew during late Victorian times the hospital moved in 1891 to a larger building called Roundhill House at Templemore Avenue in East Belfast. A new hospital was built on the site by 1912 and renamed the ‘Ulster Hospital for Children & Diseases of Women’. The hospital buildings were badly damaged during the Blitz of 1941 and a new Ulster Hospital opened at Dundonald in 1962. Margaret Smith (nee Jackson) recalls her history as a volunteer at ‘The Ulster’.
M
argaret Smith: “I was born in 1940, the daughter of Robert and Dora Jackson of 5 Hollycroft Avenue, Beersbridge Road. Our family interest in the Ulster Hospital in Belfast started when I was a small child growing up in the East of the city and I was out playing in the street one day with my sister’s tennis racket, which was much too big for me, and an accident happened. My throat was cut to within a fraction of my windpipe. Mum rushed me down to the ‘Wee Hospital’ in Templemore Avenue, beside the Public Baths, not too far from our home. It was difficult for mum to bandage because of the situation of the small wound. Regular and frequent visits to have it dressed were necessary during the healing process. Being
very young and climbing over the rubble at the hospital didn’t mean a lot to me at the time. When I was older I understood what had happened – a bomb had unfortunately hit the Wee Hospital during the 2nd World War Blitz (4th - 5th May 1941) and had reduced a section of the hospital to rubble.” The Wee Hospital was badly damaged during the Blitz of 1941 “Then my mother volunteered to collect funds for the ‘Rebuilding Fund of the Ulster Hospital for Children and Women’. I was not one to be left out so mother had to ask for a box for me to collect with her. The volunteers were allocated an area of specific streets to cover. Mum became known locally, around her collection area at Grace Avenue (Bloomfield), as the ‘Red Cross Lady’. She wore a
“
Our family interest in the Ulster Hospital in Belfast started when I was a small child growing up in the East of the city and I was out playing in the street one day with my sister’s tennis racket, which was much too big for me, and an accident happened...
special badge identifying her as a volunteer. It was a small area but the people were great supporters and gave generously. There was always that extra penny for ‘the little one’ (me) and so my collection box filled up gradually too. The rebuilding fund organisers had a plan that the entrance porch to the new Ulster Hospital would be built of bricks and so blocks of wood, the size of bricks, were produced and they were painted to look like bricks. A brass plate with an appropriate inscription was attached onto each ‘brick’. When the volunteers reached a target they were presented with one of these to encourage and thank them. Mother kept her collection of ‘bricks’ in the unused grate of the fireplace in our front bedroom for many years. It was at one of these presentations (1945) that I was duly
presented with my very own ‘brick’ by Lady Granville (wife of the 2nd Governor of Northern Ireland 19451952, Earl Granville). As time passed the National Health Service was introduced (1948) and apparently the funds which had been collected for the rebuilding of the Wee Hospital were given over to them. The ‘bricks’ were eventually recalled by the organisers but I understand that very few were returned to complete the proposed porch. Many, it was said, were burned as firewood because of the war (WW2) which had been going on during this time.” Thanks to Dr Hume Logan, Belfast Telegraph and Margaret Smith for photographs. See Loop next month for the next instalment of our story which includes the construction and opening of the Ulster Hospital at Dundonald in 1962.
22
Features #42 • Jul 2018
:-) Registration for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week 2018, which runs from 12 November 2018, is officially open and schools and youth organisations across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to sign up and take part.
Schools
Cool Kids Our regular look at what the juniors and not so juniors have been up to of late in and out of the classroom
This Month Anti-Bullying Week is back plus pupil achievements, outdoor classrooms and best kept school awards plus much more!
Local Schools AND Youth Organisations URGED To Register for Anti-Bullying Week 2018 GET CREATIVE Children and young people are also being asked to showcase their creative talent and use art and movie/performance to create anti-bullying messages for this year’s creative competition. The deadline for registration and competition entries is Friday 28 September 2018.
A
nti-Bullying Week is coordinated by Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) and supported by Translink. NIABF is an interagency group hosted by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) NI and funded by the Department of Education. The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2018 is respect. Lee Kane, Regional AntiBullying Coordinator, Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF), discusses: “The focus of this year’s Anti-Bullying Week campaign is on the theme of respect. We will be encouraging children and young people to think about what respect means to them, what it feels like to be respected and how they show respect to others. Overall, we will be exploring how respect for others can build an antibullying culture in our schools and in our communities. “The creative competition and AntiBullying Week provide an important way of highlighting the issue of bullying to schools and the wider community. It helps students to understand the nature
PICTURED
and complexities of bullying behaviours and explore ways of promoting the positive messages of anti-bullying.” Translink has actively supported AntiBullying Week for the last 10 years and will once again support this year’s campaign by delivering key messages around the theme of respect in stations, on buses and on trains, as John Thompson, Translink Health and Safety Manager, explains:
“With record numbers of people in Northern Ireland using public transport we want to ensure everyone enjoys safe and secure journeys always respecting fellow passengers and Translink staff. “As part of our Translink SPIRIT, we always consider the interests of society, putting safety first in everything we do. We transport around 55,000 young people to and from school every day and recognise the positive impact of
(front row l-r) Stephen Adrao (15) and Maia McVeigh Aritura (15) from Lagan College; and (back row l-r) Lee Kane, Regional AntiBullying Coordinator, Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF); Julia Stopka (15); John Thompson, Translink Health and Safety Manager; and Amanda McNamee, Principal, Lagan College, which has already signed up take part in the Anti-Bullying Week 2018 campaign.
loopmag.net
the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum in supporting pupil development so that respect becomes second nature, ultimately building a more inclusive, welcoming and thriving society. “Anti-Bullying Week continues to grow every year with more young people getting involved and we’re looking forward to making our contribution by raising awareness about this serious issue, protecting the health and wellbeing of young people, our employees and the wider public right across Northern Ireland.” Lagan College, Belfast, has already signed up take part in the Anti-Bullying Week 2018 campaign. The school’s Principal, Amanda McNamee, explains why it is such an important week for the school: “As one of the first integrated schools here, we pride ourselves on our student centered approach, committed to working in partnership to ensure that Lagan College continues to be a happy, caring and inclusive learning community. Fostering a sense of respect in our pupils, both a respect for themselves and respect for others, is a key priority for Lagan College, helping to build a strong anti-bullying culture across the whole school community. “Anti-Bullying Week gives staff, parents, students, friends and directors the opportunity to reinforce the anti-bullying messages across the school. During the week we use the NIABF resources to highlight what bullying is and how we can deal with it, not only in school but at home, online and in our community.”
To register for, or find out more about, Anti-Bullying Week 2018 go to www.endbullying.org.uk or email info@niabf.org.uk
400 More than 400 young pupils from 10 primary schools in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry met at the Odyssey cinema today, Friday, 15 June to see their work showcased on the big screen as part of an urban digital skills programme.
BELFAST PUPILS SEE DIGITAL ART ON BIG SCREEN SCREEN STARS Supported by Belfast City Council and The Executive Office through its Urban Villages Initiative, the Urban Digital Futures programme has encouraged students to celebrate the theme of ‘Home’, whilst developing valuable animation, photography and video-editing skills in the process.
L
ord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Deirdre Hargey said: “We’re delighted to have supported these young pupils to explore their creativity and sense of what ‘Home’ means to them in a fun way. But I also hope that the Urban Digital Futures programme has sparked their interest in the creative industries, which is such a growing sector in our economy. “We’ve made a commitment in The Belfast Agenda to create opportunities, increase skills and enable empowered citizens. It’s so important that we nurture our young people and foster their talents so that they can achieve their full potential. I hope that these children feel a great deal of pride in seeing what they’ve
1400 Grosvenor Grammar School and Bloomfield Collegiate, participated in the biggest female football participation event ever in NI – the Electric Ireland Super Schools Festival.
Budding Media Stars in the Making
achieved together on the big screen today, and that their self-confidence is boosted as a result.” In addition to supporting students’ projects, the Urban Digital Futures programme will provide over 1,000 teachers with access to a year of online professional development resources through makematic.com and a variety of face-to-face training opportunities. The Executive Office provided £35,000 funding for this programme through the Urban Villages Initiative. Linsey Farrell, Director of the Urban Villages Initiative added, “I am delighted to see how this partnership with Belfast City Council has helped primary school pupils from Urban Village areas
PICTURED
Bloomfield Collegiate School
PICTURED
L-R Paul Treanor, St. Matthew’s Primary, Stephen McGowan, Urban Villages Initiative, Fiona Corvan, Makematic, Eoghan Doherty, Host with Lord Mayor Councillor Deirdre Hargey, Anna Thompson Botanic Primary, pupils from Elmgrove Primary & St Matthew’s Primary
showcase the thriving places where they live, learn and play. “These young people have developed their digital skills and talents and improved their self-confidence and have the potential to become the creative entrepreneurs of the future. The support provided to teachers through the Urban Digital Futures programme will leave a legacy helping schools continue to inspire more children from Urban Village areas.” A selection of the student projects online at urbandigitalfutures.com
East Belfast School girls participate in Super Schools Festival SKILLS Over 1400 girls from schools across NI took part in the Electric Ireland Super Schools Football Festival
PICTURED
Grosvenor Grammar School
With a 33% increase in girls’ youth football in the last year this was the biggest female football participation event in NI. The initiative has been an annual event for the past four years where young aspiring female footballers compete in a 7 aside competition. Partnering with the Irish FA, Electric Ireland sponsor of women’s football in NI - has already helped to boost the women’s game through its campaign, Game Changers. The energy provider’s aim is to celebrate female football talent, help increase participation and shine a light on the 10,000 plus Game Changers who play football each week in Northern Ireland. www.electricireland.com/gamechangers #
Year 10 students from Ashfield Girls’ High school in East Belfast recently spent a day at the BBC ‘s Broadcasting House where they learned a range of skills from news and weather reporting to presenting a radio show with all-time favourite, Hugo Duncan. This was part of an exceptionally busy week in the media as 2 year 13 pupils, Mia Griffith and Chloe Perkins were awarded the opportunity to work on the planning and production of the Nolan Live television show, while Carragh Orr and Chloe Hall were guest presenters on the Stephen Nolan radio show. The events were part of the BBC’s nationwide School Report initiative.
Bloomfield Pupils Creativity award
A team of year 10 pupils won the award for Creativity for the most innovative and individual Internet of Things concept at the PwC Hive Tech Academy final. Two teams from Bloomfield were among 20 from schools across NI who pitched their ideas to a dragons den of PwC Experts. Here the girls are pictured with one of the PwC dragons. At the four-day event the girls heard from experts in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Schools
loopmag.net
FUND
George Best Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund has funded a relaxing and quiet outdoor space for an East Belfast school, aimed at children that may find a regular playground overwhelming.
George Best City Airport Brings Outdoor Classroom to Strandtown Primary GET OUT Strandtown Primary School used the funds to renovate an old courtyard into an interactive learning space, complete with all-weather furniture, games and a wooden tepee for the children to play in.
D
esigned to help make all children feel comfortable with the outdoors, the space is an area tucked away from the main playground and can also be used to teach lessons when the weather permits. The courtyard is available to access throughout most parts of the day and has been utilised by the Eco club, who helped to fill the green space with home grown plants and shrubbery. Victoria Hutchinson, Acting Principal of Strandtown Primary School, said: “Without the help of the Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund, the outdoor space would have continued to go unused. With budgets as they are, resources can only be allocated for essentials and curriculum-based learning. We depend on the generosity of organisations such as the
airport to help ensure that each child’s needs are met. Transforming our old courtyard into a learning and relaxing space for pupils, especially those who would otherwise feel uncomfortable in the playground with large crowds and noise, will have a positive impact on our school community.” Laura Duggan, Environmental Manager at Belfast City Airport, visited the pupils at school to see how the funds had been used. She said: “It was great to visit the school and see the incredible enjoyment the children got from the outdoor classroom. Watching them interact in this setting shows just how beneficial the Community Fund can be for schools in the area. “Improving education standards in our local area is important to the airport and we are keen to engage with our
Seven girls from Strathearn were invited aboard HMS Caroline where they received Certificates of Commendation for taking part in Never Such Innocence’s creative writing competition
PICTURED
Victoria Hutchinson, Acting Principal at Strandtown and Laura Duggan, Environmental Manager at Belfast City Airport with pupils from the school. .
For more information on the Community Fund or to find out how your group can apply for funding, please visit: www.belfastcityairport. com/community George Best Belfast City Airport can also be found on Facebook (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Twitter (@BelfastCity_Air).
CHARITY Never Such Innocence is a charitable project designed to engage internationally children and young people in the commemoration of the First World War. Mrs Marken, one of the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast’s deputies, was in attendance and presented the girls with their certificates.
P
www.neversuchinnocence.com
Dundonald Primary School and Grovsenor Grammar were recently honoured at the Best Kept School Awards.
community to identify projects that will benefit from extra resources.” Belfast City Airport was awarded Business in the Community’s NI Responsible Company of the Year in 2017 and was also the first airport in the UK to receive the organisation’s highly regarded Gold CORE Standard for its outstanding contribution to Corporate Responsibility.
STRATHEARN SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ‘NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE EVENT’
WW1
TIDY
23
Features #42 • Jul 2018
upils also had the chance to explore the lovingly-refurbished ship which is on permanent display in the Titanic Quarter. Lady Lucy French, the Founder and Chief Executive of Never Such Innocence, said ‘It was a privilege to have students from Strathearn School join us aboard HMS Caroline to accept their Certificates of Commendation for taking part in the Never Such Innocence competition.’ She continued, ‘We are consistently amazed by the creativity, maturity, and depth of understanding shown by young people inspired by the First World War, and the Strathearn students demonstrated all of these qualities in their entries.’ Nicola Connery, Strathearn School’s Principal, added ‘The girls are to be congratulated for taking part in this competition. To respond creatively to the First World War and participate in its commemoration on board the last surviving vessel that played a role in the Battle of Jutland was undoubtedly a meaningful experience. The legacy of such engagement is surely a greater understanding of the First World War and a resolve to achieve unity the world over.’ Students from Strathearn wrote about a range of aspects of the First World War, including duty in Tara Winton’s poem, Like We Should, bereavement in A Mother’s Sorrow by Andra Vladu and sacrifice as in Hannah McCartney’s poem Battles.
East Belfast Schools Honoured At Best Kept School Awards WELL DONE Dundonald Primary School has won in the Best Kept Primary School category in the South Eastern Education Authority at the Best Kept School Awards, sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport.
G
rovsner Grammar School were also amongst those being recognised when they received the runner up prize for the Best Kept Post-Primary School in the region. Over 100 representatives from 28 schools across Northern Ireland gathered at Victoria College on June 12 for the Northern Ireland Amenity Council’s Best Kept School Awards ceremony. Dundonald Primary School won the title after impressing judges with their use of outdoor space to create an engaging and educational environment for pupils and encouraging parental participation in their eco-activities, giving a sense of purpose to all involved. The Best Kept School Awards is part of the wider Northern Ireland Best Kept Awards initiative, now in its 61st year, which seeks to identify and celebrate Northern Ireland’s best looked-after towns, villages, schools, healthcare facilities and housing areas.
PICTURED
Above: Grosvenor Grammar School runner up for the Best Kept Post Primary School in the Belfast Region. Dundonald Primary School Best Kept Primary School in the South Eastern Region.
Local Pupils Pay A Visit To Fujitsu Pupils from Harding Memorial School in Belfast recently took part in a series of interactive ICT workshops with leading information technology company, Fujitsu, as part of Business in the Community NI’s (BITCNI) ‘Time To’ series. Designed to equip young people with valuable transferable and digital skills for the future, the programme aims to ignite students’ interest in ICT and give them a better of understanding of its benefits and uses. Emma McCrory and Michael Barrett from Fujitsu led the workshops and introduced the P6 students to various communications tools and facilitated a design thinking exercise that challenged the students to develop new ideas and devices to improve their learning experience in the classroom using ICT. The group also got to see technology in action with a guided tour of Fujitsu’s head office. Speaking about the workshop, Sinead Dillon, Principal Consultant at Fujitsu said; “Developing young people’s ICT skills and technological literacy is more important than ever now we’re in an age when technology is relied upon across all businesses. We proudly support BITCNI’s technology and educational programmes which are designed to equip students, like those from Harding Memorial School, with the information and skills they need to progress in a world where digitalisation is becoming more prevalent in all aspects of life.”
24
Features #42 • Jul 2018
Home
Inside Out It’s time to focus on the home with our regular insight from a host of local experts every month
This Month Jill at ReFound on the case again PLUS some super home and crafts themed events at LOAF Crawfordsburn
loopmag.net
BLISS
Refound showroom is a unique interiors emporium that offers a range of up-cycled, redesigned and vintage homeware and gifts. We turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! OnTheSquare Emporium (OTS for short), is a treasure trove for lovers of antiques, collectables, industrial furniture and salvage
A Place in
The Sun
Jill
OUTDOOR PURSUITS Enjoy relaxing in the sun indoors or out, by creating a vintage oasis of garden calm. Whether you have outdoor space, a garden room or even a corner in your home that gets some warm rays, you can easily create a space with vintage reminiscence!
P
lants, wild flowers, succulents and greenery of any kind is very much in vogue as part of interior styling. Perfect for creating a warm, comfortable, soft space. Using vintage collectables and salvage pieces for plants or fresh cut flowers; or to add a lovely antique charm to your garden area. Galvanised metal watering cans or pails, an old birdcage or aging bathtub all make for quirky planters. The aging patina or rusty edges all
add to the charm! And make your area look as if it always been there. Larger items can be used as walls for climbers –such as old gates, old wooden ladders or reclaimed wood. You could even add vintage garden tools hung on the wall to create an outdoor installation, in amongst your garden growth.
PICTURED Clockwise from top left: Cast iron bath Grotesques Oil drum furniturre
A deck chair or a wicker seat is all you need to top it off. And relax....
LOAF HOME
Summer Events At Loaf Pottery
Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop opened in May on the site of the former Pinewood Pottery on Main Street in Crawfordsburn. The arts centre and cafe is run by the NOW Group, an award winning social enterprise that supports people with learning difficulties and autism into jobs with a future.
HOME INSPIRATION This summer the newly opened Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn is offering a varied programme of classes and events including a four week pottery class, drop in Paint Me, Glaze Me classes and Pizza and Pottery nights.
T
PICTURED TOP TO BOTTOM: Lauren McNeill, Emily Downey and Josh Lyness take part in a Paint Me, Glaze Me class / Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop potter Josh Lyness demonstrates on the pottery wheel / Loaf Pottery and Coffee Shop staff Nicole Ritchie, Esther Alleyne, Josh Lyness and Lauren McNeill are pictured in the cafe
he summer events schedule gives people the chance to visit the new venue and get creative. Events include special Pizza and Pottery evenings in August where guests will take part in a pottery class to make their own pot, followed by enjoying a handmade artisan pizza made in the wood fired pizza oven on site. There is also a four week pottery course, a Clay Day to try your hand on the wheel and drop in Paint Me, Glaze Me classes. The Pottery has employed an in house potter, Josh Lyness, who will be teaching the summer programme. Josh will soon be creating a full line of pottery which will be available to buy online and in Loaf Pottery. He is already offering a unique gift option, bespoke Baby Hand Print Tiles. New parents can call in with their little one to have their hand prints captured on tiles that will be hand painted with the child’s name and date of birth. Gift vouchers are also available for these, which would make the perfect newborn baby gift. Class places are limited, to book email loafpottery@nowgroup.org or call 028 9185 3340. Loaf Pottery
and Coffee Shop is open 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 3pm on Sundays. The cafe offers a range of quality teas and coffee, Loaf sweet treats and breakfast and lunch options. Find out more at www. loafcatering.com. Full list of summer classes & events: Saturday Morning Pottery 7th – 21st July booking required £120 per person Clay Day 4th August booking required £7.50 per person Pizza and Pottery Nights 16th & 23rd August booking required £35 per person or £60 per couple Baby Hand Print Tiles – available during opening hours, book in advance, £20 per tile Paint Me, Glaze Me – drop in during opening hours, no booking required, £15 per person
To book email loafpottery@nowgroup.org or call 028 9185 3340. Find out more at www.loafcatering.com.
Could YOU foster?
Rite Price
CARPET & FLOORING SPECIALISTS
YOU BRING US YOUR BEST PRICE AND WE’LL BEAT IT!
“We’re looking for a home where we can stay together” We need more foster carers in the
East Belfast Area GET YOUR FULL
VINYL
HOUSE CARPETED
FLOOR
ONLY
and beyond who could care for sibling groups.
£399
£4.99
BASED ON 100 SQUARE YARDS • T&C’S APPLY
LIVING ROOM
STRIPED
LAMINATE FLOOR
CARPET
ONLY
Call 028 9504 0057
www.adoptionandfostering.hscni.net
PER SQUARE YARD
£98
£3.99
BASED ON 17 SQUARE YARDS • T&C’S APPLY
PER SQUARE YARD
FREE MEASURING & FREE ESTIMATES 220-258 York Street, Belfast BT15 1GZ Tel: 028 9075 2777 208 - 210 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 Tel 028 9045 2790 www.riteprice.co.uk
PRETTY In Ink MAKE UP & TREATMENTS BY ALEXIS JAMES
All sheds are heavy duty • Delivered & erected FREE • We also refit old sheds & garages
RUSSIAN & CLASSICAL EYELASHES FROM £25 MICROBLADING £90 INCLUDING TOP UP MICROLOOPS FITTED £70. FROM £200 incl hair
Bloomfield Sheds
PDO THREADING
REVOLUTIONARY NEW PROCEDURE! Alternative to Botox / Lunchtime treatment / Natural & subtle face lift results / Lifts loose sagging skin Rejuvenates / For men & women 25-75
7 Lovatt Street, Belfast BT5 5DA • 02890 659488 • 07729 123366
www.bloomfieldsheds.uk
bewithdaring!
Slimming World Gilnahirk Baptist Church Middle Braniel Road Every Wednesday 17:30 & 19:30
Braniel Church (Corner Woodview Drive) Lower Braniel Road Every Thursday 17:30 & 19:30
Contact Ashleigh 07731 420680 slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000
CAN LA UP TO ST 3 YEAR S
FACE & NECK £500 NECK £250 JAW LINE £200 UPPER LIP £350 (smoke lines) BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
UNDER EYES £250
(Crows feet & eyebags)
SEMI PERMANENT MAKEUP
Alexis James MGBT is a fully qualified and insured semi permament make up artist with over 10 years experience 7,000+ procedures achieved. EYEBROWS / LIP LINER / LIP LINER & BLUSH ALL £90 per treatment incl top ups
DERMAL FILLERS For those pouting lips you’ve been dreaming of
Girls; get those lips pumped up for 2018. £60 per 0.5ml Belfast’s Number 1 SPMU Salon & Training School
255 Woodstock Road BT6 8PQ T: 028 9045 5022 M: 07597 505070 E: alexisjames1@mail.com Registered with Belfast City Council. A member of the Complementary Therapists Association and the Guild of Beauty Therapists.
26
Features #42 • Jul 2018
Health
Steff
All About You All things health rounded up into one handy feature every month hosted by our resident local experts
Stefanie’s Advice: Self Motivation
“
What is self motivation? Stefanie McCluskey is back with some words of wisdom and inspiration. This month she looks for the motivation inside yourself.
Published recipe writer
Youtuber: Stefanie McCluskey Fitness Competitor
loopmag.net
DO IT
STEFF Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor teaching: HIIT FIT, BodyPump, Spinning, Rebounder, Legs Bums tums, Circuits, Box fit.
Blogger: Steffie_loves
This Month Tips on self motivation, a new breast feeding exhibtion plus optical advice from our resident expert Rosemary McWatters
Self Motivtion is the ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations. People with self motivation can find a reason and strength to complete a task, even when challenging, without giving up or needing another to encourage them.
But why is this important? You should be strong at self motivation so that you can always be determined even if no one else cares that you succeed, this way you will always be striving to be the best that YOU can be. So many
people do things in their lives to please everyone else, when really the only thing that matters is you! Everyone should choose to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated. Happiness is your birthright so don’t settle for anything else.
My top Tips on how to become self motivated: 1: Keep a positive attitude:
You can’t choose or control your circumstance, but can choose
your attitude towards your circumstances. The better outlook you can have on life and situations the easier they will be to deal with. The same goes for surrounding yourself with positive, like minded people. They will aim to bring you up rather than try and put you down!
So many people do things in their lives to please everyone else, when really the only thing that matters is you! Everyone should choose to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated. Happiness is your birthright so don’t settle for anything else.
2: Track your progress:
Nothing will give you that extra boost when you feel you are lagging than looking back on your progress from day 1. It will prove to you that you have been working hard and it does show, so don’t slow down now.
3: Gain some knowledge:
The more you learn the more confident you will become! Spend at least one hour a day in self-development. Read good books, listen to a podcast, go to a seminar, learn a new sport or skill. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Wisdom helps us avoid making mistakes and comes from making a million of them.
4: Help others: The reason why I started my insta / blog in the first place.
Share your ideas and help friends get motivated. Seeing others do well will motivate you to do the same. I am constantly on at making new recipes, workouts, events and so on because I genuinely get great happiness with all the positive feedback I get from everyone who tries it all out. It’s the feel good factor and one of my no.1 motivators.
The real tragedy in life is not in how much we suffer, but rather in how much we miss, so put yourself out there and don’t miss a thing.
Taking Bookings >>> Instagram: steffie_loves / Facebook: stefanie mccluskey personal trainer
“The eyes are the window to the soul”
W
OPTICAL ADVICE Rosemary McWatters Opticians has recently installed an Optomap, a new imaging system for taking wide field images of the eye
EYE EYE
Rosemary McWatters
41 Comber Rd Dundonald BT16 2AA Telephone 028 9048 6222
Rosemary McWatters Opticans Install Optomap Technology INVESTMENT This is only the 5th practice in Northern Ireland to invest in this latest technology. We caught up with Rosemary to get all the info
R
osemary says, “I am very excited to be able to offer this experience to our patients, to enable us to provide a full eye health check, not just a test for new spectacles. Previously with our camera we were recording an image of 15% of the eye but now we can see up to 80%, over 5x the view, and this is telling us much more. This simple test is for everyone – from an active 95yr old, like John here today, who is still running and cycling, to children of school age, and everyone in between. It needs no drops and an image is recorded in less than a second. I hope to find lots of healthy eyes
but if there are changes that we can detect sooner then we may be able to prevent sight loss more effectively. Since around 2/3 of pathologies begin in the periphery it is vital to have a thorough examination.” The story behind the machine is that it was created by an engineer whose 5-year-old son went blind in one eye when a retinal detachment was detected too late. He was motivated to make checking the health of the eye straightforward, patient-friendly and accurate, so Optomap was born. In the first 2 weeks over 100 people have visited Rosemary’s practice on the Comber Road for the Optomap and the feedback has been unanimously
PICTURED Rosemary McWatters explaining the procedure to local man John McKeag (95) and Rosemary reviewing the images and explaining the findings.
positive. Many simply want the health of their eye checked as part of a comprehensive routine examination, but particularly diabetic and hypertensive patients who know these conditions can show in the eyes. For those experiencing flashes and floaters the wide field view is especially helpful as it shows further out than the hospital devices can record and so is able to either detect subtle peripheral changes and a possible retinal detachment or reassure patients that there is no cause for alarm. This is cutting edge technology is now available on your doorstep to offer the best in comprehensive eye care to the people of East Belfast.
hether this was written by Shakespeare or just an old proverb it probably points to a more philosophical conclusion than mine as an optician. I cannot see your soul, but I do know that opticians can tell a lot more than just how your eyesight is from looking at your eyes. We can pick up indicators of several systemic conditions. There is a whole range of minor to major health issues that show themselves in the eyes, although the ones you will probably have heard of are high blood pressure and diabetes. If there is raised blood pressure, then blood vessels at the back of the eye can appear more twisted or what we call tortuous. There can also be nipping which is where one vessel presses on another where they cross over. All diabetic patients are on the retinal screening scheme where the van comes to your GP surgery and an image of the eye is recorded and checked. This looks at the central 15% of the back of the eye to see if there are any changes which might impact vision. Optomap is a newer method of capturing and recording images and can see over 80% of the back of the eye and so can detect changes at an earlier stage. Spotting changes sooner means they can be picked up before damage to the central area occurs. Whether you heed the old proverbs or the words in the book of Matthew where it says “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light “, either way it is wise to have regular full eye health checks to ensure all is well in your eyes and your body.
Hair
27
Features #42 • Jul 2018
ADVICE
SR HAIRDRESSING
AFFORDABLE LUXURY HAIRDRESSING
15% OFF
SUMMER’S HERE Protect Your Hair!
BY SABRINA ROBINSON Tips on how to keep your hair protected and healthy through the summer! The summer is the season to let go of perfect, styled hairs and embrace natural looking hair. Here are some tips on how to keep your hair protected from the suns UV rays.
ALL COLOURS
For NEW CLIENTS every Tuesday and Thursday with selected stylists. All new clients must call in for a patch test. T&Cs apply.
26 Sandown Road Ballyhackamore BT5 6GY • Free Parking TEL 028 9065 8579 • NEW ONLINE BLOG www.srhairdressing.com MON Closed • TUES 10-6 • WED 10-2 • THURS 10-9 • FRI 10-6 • SAT 9-4
ONE When you’re out in the hot sun its important to cover your head with a hat or scarf, this provides extra UV protection and stops your scalp from being burnt from the sun, and also helps your scalp to retain moisture and wont dry out.
invest in some products to wear your hair in a natural way if you can. Avoid use of flat-irons, too, as they will create further damage to the hair. One quick way to add some protection is to run your hands lightly through your hair after applying sunscreen to your body.
TWO A messy lose braid is perfect for your hair and keeping it under control and reducing exposure to the sun. By having a hairstyle too tight it can cause damage because they can pull too much on the hair and this can cause tearing and breakage.
FIVE Use an oil on your hair like coconut oil or argon oil to smooth, de-frizz, and moisturize your locks after washing. The oil will give shine to the hair and smooth frizz for straight and wavy hair. By treating your hair to an intensive hair mask once a week this helps to add lost moisture into the hair.
THREE Washing your hair everyday strips your scalp of its natural oils, which in turn stimulates additional oil production and makes you feel the need to wash it even more. The oil on the scalp helps the condition of the hair so it’s important especially in summer to shampoo less. By just rinsing your hair it may help to get rid of the excess oil.
BACK TO SCHOOL
OPTO MA NOW P AVAI LABL E
DON’T FORGET TO BOOK A
SIGHT TEST FREE TESTING FOR KIDS
BACK TO SCHOOL DON’T FORGET TO BOOK A
SIGHT TEST FREE TESTING FOR KIDS
FREE BACK TO SCHOOL GIFT
FOR EVERY CHILD HAVING AN NHS EYE EXAMINATION IN AUGUST FREE BACK TO SCHOOL GIFT AND SEPTEMBER. FOR EVERY CHILD HAVING AN NHS EYE EXAMINATION IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER.
FOUR Less blow-drying. Your hair in the summer is already exposed to heat, and we all know too much heat can damage on your hair, so give the hair dryer a break and
SIX Before you jump into the pool on holidays, wet your hair before entering the water because then it won’t absorb as much chlorine, especially for blonde hair as some hair tends to turn green or go dull from the chlorine in the pool. SEVEN It’s important to be gentle with your hair when its wet, since that’s when it’s most susceptible to breaking. Wide-tooth combs are the best and most gentle for untangling the hair when wet, as brushes can pull and tear the hair.
PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND FOR YOUR HAIR THIS SUMMER: Loreal Mythic oil - Treat your hair to this luxurious multi-purpose Mythic Oil Colour Glow Oil, one of my favourite loreal products , now with added heat protection of up to 230°C/446°F. Infused with a rich blend of precious oils, including Argan Oil and Cranberry Oil. This cares for colour-treated hair and protects hair thanks to the added UV filter. This formula adds nourishment and illuminates colour-treated hair, without weighing it down. Its lightweight and fluid texture is ideal for detangling after cleansing and adding radiance before or after blow-drying Protect your hair from heat and humidity with the Tigi Bed Head Totally Beachin’ Protection Spray for Coloured Hair, a shielding spritz that defends your hair from the sun and heat styling. Formed to protect your locks from up to 230 degree heat, the Bed Head Totally Beachin’ Protection Spray is a must-have product for those planning a holiday in the sun. Expect your hair to benefit from increased manageability, while revealing a super-shiny finish to your hair. Spritz onto damp hair, paying attention to the ends. Spray into hair before you enter the sunshine and also a few times throughout the day for extra protection. Solar Sublime by L’Oreal - A light, leave-in mist formulation that features Mexoryl S.O and provides instant conditioning protection for hair during sun exposure, protecting it from drying out, while leaving it looking super shiny. A simple spritz to help improve your hair’s summer sun strategy. Apply to damp or dry hair before or during exposure, paying particular attention to lengths and ends. Leave the product in to protect against them UV rays .
NEW BLOG ONLINE SRHAIRDRESSING.COM 26 SANDOWN RD • BELFAST • 9065 8579 • SRHAIRDRESSING@HOTMAIL.COM
Painting & Decorating
1A Plumbing
By experienced tradesmen All types of work undertaken Guttering also cleaned out Over 30 years experience Free Estimates
• All types of plumbing & heating work • Emergency repairs carried out • Based locally in East Belfast
CALL 028 9064 9801 or 07811 908759
LY
P ON I H S R E B M LY ME
MONTH
£20
NO CONTRACT • NO JOINING FEE
ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE
Monday-Friday 6am-9pm • Saturday 9am-5pm • Sunday 10am-3pm
40 Montgomery Road, Belfast BT6 9HL Tel: 07784 765664
MCD Painting & Decorating Professional Painter & Decorator • Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed • All Interior & Exterior Work Special Rates for OAP’s
TEL 028 9048 5569 or 077 3041 2472 YOUR LOCAL ROOFING EXPERTS
Es Fr tim ee at es
Belfast Roofing Services • • • •
All types of Roofing & Chimney Work Flat Roof Specialists Leadwork Specialists Storm Damage & Insurance Work
TEL: 028 9084 4368 | MOB: 07739 138577
p.g.brady@btinternet.com
Tel: 028 9045 0853 Mob: 07885 300238
T. HAMILTON MEMORIALS
BLACK POLISHED GRANITE HEADSTONE, ALL LETTERING, FLOWER CONTAINERS
Passed from Father to Son for 5 Generations
COMPLETE STOCK OF ALL MEMORIALS TO SUIT EVERY CEMETERY
Inscriptions, Bibles, Hearts, Flower Vases, Surrounds & Restorations 313 Woodstock Road BT6 8PT 028 9045 5663 461 Donegal Road BT12 6FS 028 9032 1926 165 Shankill Road BT13 1EG 028 9032 2009
A I R S PAC E
ROOFING
FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS
• ALL FLAT ROOFING • PVC GUTTERING • POINTING RIDGE TILES & EAVES • CHIMNEY REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE • TILE & SLATE REPAIRS • ALL NEW REBUILD SLATE/TILE ROOFS • VELUX WINDOWS • LOFT CONVERSIONS • ALL LEAD WORK FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED
DARRAN LINDSAY
SWEEPS AWAY CHIMNEY SWEEP •Chimney Sweeping •Smoke Tests •Cowls, Pots & Caps •Pressure Washing •Supplied & Fitted •Guttering Cleaned
A FACE LIFT
ONSLOW BUILDING & ROOFING SERVICES ALL TYPES OF FLAT ROOFING • CHIMNEYS REBUILT OR REPAIRS. ALL LEAD FLASHING NEW ROOFS SLATES OR TILES • REPAIRS ROOF OR PVC GUTTERS • POINTING WORK • REG TILES OR EVES. STORM DAMAGE & INSURANCE WORK
1st Class
Painting & Decorating
NIACS trained, approved & insured
Call 07873 974762 www.airspaceroofing.co.uk
GIVE YOUR ROOMS
Find us on Google & yell.com
Give soot the boot!
Call Darran 07772 474575
Houston Developments Ltd All types of property maintenance carried out: Fencing / Decking / Gates / Plastering etc UPV windows and doors supplied and fitted
Telephone: 07707 407208
• exterior & interior • wallpaper & stripping • FREE ESTIMATES • OAP DISCOUNT • we do it better than anyone else!
FREE ESTIMATES Call Gary 07916 018064 or 02890 452764
PHONE 07858 601495
Bee Clear Cleaning Services
Find us on Google & yell.com
SPEC L RATE FIA PENSIONOR CALL NOEWRS
Bee Sure, Bee Clear, Bee Clean • Gutter Cleaning • Fascia & Soffit Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Driveways Power Washed • Windows Cleaned Inside & Out
10% OFF CALL JOHN: 07523 205544
WHEN YOU MENTION LOOP (T&C’S APPLY)
WINDOWS 4 U Windows, Doors, Conservatories, UPVC, Fascia, Soffit Guttering Supplied and Fitted at Factory Prices! MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICE FOR PVC-U, ALUMINIUM, VELUX Certified ‘A’ Rated & TIMBER PRODUCTS
Windows
High Quality Workmanship
GUARANTEED
Fully Insured
NO CALL OUT CHARGE
Upgrade to Triple Glazing Ask about our Special Promotion
Telephone: 028 9036 4784 Mobile: 07934 034739
TMW ELECTRICAL Electrician available • Reasonable rates • No job to small
PHONE : 07462 005257
PVC WINDOWS & DOORS CLEANED
• FASCIA & SOFFITS • GUTTERING • DOWN PIPES • CONSERVATORY • Power Washing • drive way • decking & fencing • patios & PAVING
FREE ESTIMATES & OAP DISCOUNTS
PHONE 07864 339333
PM JOINERY
All types of joinery & maintenance work carried out Also small building work No Job too small. Phone paul 07814 965285 or 028 9045 7308
30
Features #42 • Jul 2018
What’s Happening
Mums & Tots
Classes & Events
MONDAY
MONDAY
CALVARY MUMS & TODDLERS. 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family.100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 EAST END BAPTIST TINY TOTS (Westbourne street). Each Monday during term time 10:30-12noon. £1 donation. Tel: 07786 962220. LITTLE STARS The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 years. 028 9045 4466. SYDENHAM PARENT & TODDLER Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family. Inverary CC, 028 9047 1456 ST FINNIANS 10-11.30. Cregagh Park, 028 9079 2793. WANDSWORTH MUMS & CHUMS 10-11.30am. Wandsworth CC. £1 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698
TUESDAY
ALBERTBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL 10.30-12.15. Woodstock Link. Donation £1 CFC MOPS & TOTS 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total for more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks. CFC MOPS 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Tues) £3.50 per mum. Breakfast & creche. 10 Belmont Rd. 028 9067 1838 GARNERVILLE PRESBYTERIAN 10.15-11.45. Child’s Play - Tea, coffee, juice, snack. £1 per family. MERSEY STREET PRESBYTERIAN. 10-11.45am term time. £1. 028 9065 7025 MCQUISTON TODDLERS 10-11.30am. Toast, juice, tea, coffee & biscuits. McQuiston Memorial, 83 Castlereagh Road. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH 10am Toddler Group. Tel 07905 144070. Mount Merrion Ave, BT6. ST DONARDS CHURCH 10am-12 Bloomfield Avenue Tel: 028 9065 2321 £1 for adults. Tea/coffee/juice STRANDTOWN BAPTIST TOTS 10.00- 11.30am (term time) Strandtown Baptist Church, 1 Clonallon Court BT4 2AB Tel: 028 9080 8380 £1 per adult TOTS & CO 10.15- 11.45am (term time). Cregagh Methodist Church. £1.50 per family (juice/snack & tea) 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564
WEDNESDAY
BLOOMFIELD PRESBYTERIAN 10-11.30am Phone 028 9047 1103. 447 Beersbridge Rd BUSY BEES 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, Knock Rd CFC Teen MOPS Fortnightly during term time.10-11.30am. Breakfast and crèche. £1 per Mum. 10 Belmont Rd @teenmopsbelfast on FB MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30am Toddlers SMALLTALK @ ORANGEFIELD 10-11.45am O’field Church & Community, 464 Castlereagh Road. 02890 799391 orangefield.org.uk ST COLMCILLE’S PARENT & TODDLER 10am term time St Colmcille’s Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in Ballyhackamore. Men looking after young children welcome. 191a Upper Newtownards Rd WILLOWFIELD LITTLE LAMBS TOTS GROUP 10-11.30am term time. Willowfield Church Hall, 290-296 Woodstock Rd.
THURSDAY
123 TOTS 10-11.45am Exchange Church, Albertbridge Road (opposite Keens in the old YMCA building) BLOOMFIELD METHODIST CHURCH 10-11.30am £1 per family Grand Parade 028 9065 8946. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN 10am mothers & toddlers. Tel Josephine 028 9065 4181. 102-104 Cregagh Road CREGAGH MUMS & TOTS 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Avenue. Tel: 028 9040 1444 GILNAHIRK PRESBYTERIAN Thursdays 10-11.30am. £1 per family. 161 Gilnahirk Rd. Tel: Laura 07708 000025 GLENMACHAN TOTS & TODDLERS 10-12 term time. Church of God, Glenmachan Road. Tel 028 9076 1676 glenmachan.org KIRKPATRICK MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN Parents & Toddlers. 10-11.30am. Upper Newtownards Rd £1 donation KNOCK PARENT & TODDLER 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian. 53 Kings Road, Gillian 07803 117619. STRAND PRESBYTERIAN MUMS & TOTS 10-11.30am term time Strand Presbyterian, Connsbrook Avenue. £1 per family. Tel Lila 02890 768890.
FRIDAY
ESL TODDLERS FOR PARENTS FROM ETHNIC MINORITIES 10-11.30. The Micah Centre. Willowfield Parish Church ST COLUMBA’S MUMS & TOTS 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road WOODSTOCK LIBRARY RHYTHM & RHYME 10-10.30am. 0-4 years. 358 Woodstock Road. 028 9050 9239
BADMINTON CLUB ST Moluas C.O.I , 645 Upp Newtownards Rd ,BT4 3LR. 8pm10pm. New members welcome. 07882 058198. BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Ballyhack Book Pack Adult reading group (1st Mon of month) 7pm. Knit & Natter 2-4pm. Bedtime Stories 7pm. Make with Mum – Do with Dad for pre-school children (0-4 year old) accompanied by an adult. Simple craft for parent and child. All materials provided. Page-turners Book Group for 9-11 year olds every third Monday September-June. Booking essential. 9:15-12 First Monday of month Creative Writers (3rd Mon of the month) 6.45pm. Ballyhackamore Crime Reading Group (2nd Mon of the month) 7pm. BEAN BLESSED Bloomfield Ave Congregational Church Tea/ coffee, scones, pastries. 10.30-12 BELMONT TOWER The Programme 6.30-8.30pm. 028 9076 1172 CREGAGH CRICKET CLUB Gibson Park Avenue 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 9 & Under 11 cricket training. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN Cub Scouts. 6.30pm. Tel 07809 205579. 102-104 Cregagh Rd DUNDONALD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE First Monday of month (excl Bank Holidays) Moat Park Pavilion, Dundonald, 7:30 pm. New members welcome. HARDING MEMORIAL Rainbows 4-7yrs Mon 6pm Brownies 7-10yrs Monday 7pm Guides 10-14yrs Mondays 7pm. Clare 07905 556825. EAST BELFAST MISSION SKAINOS.ORG EBM Homework Club (P4-P6) 3.30–5.30pm. Contact Hannah Ferguson 028 9045 8560. JUNIOR BOYS CLUB (FREE) 6pm-7pm @ St. Judes Parish, Ravenhill Rd P1-P6; Football, craft & games. MENS BOWLS Cregagh Methodist. 1.30pm-4pm. Learners or just sit and chat. All welcome tea & coffee provided STRAND ARTS CENTRE & NI STARS Holywood Rd, BT4 .nistars.com. Singing & dancing 7-8pm TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH GB Teenies & Explorers (3-8yrs) 6.30-7.30pm, Juniors (911yrs) 6.30-8pm, Seniors & Brigaders (12-18 yrs) 6.30-8.30 Contact Carol 07813 117453. Presbyterian Women’s Group (2nd & 4th Monday of month) 8pm TEL JEAN 02890 486492 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY 028 9065 1668. Climbing Tree Breakfast club for school children 7.30 - 9am & After School Club each day 2 - 6pm. Children & Teens carnival drumming 6.30pm-7.30pm. Aerobics 7-8pm. Combat 8.15-9.30pm WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Mindful Colouring for adults. 10.30-11.30am 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239
TUESDAY
15TH NI GIRLS BRIGADE Cregagh Methodist 23-30 Cregagh Road Tinies (3-4) 6.15-7.15pm explorers (5-7) 6.15-7.30pm juniors (8-10) 7.009.00pm company (11-19) 7.30-9.30pm tel 07783 408609 ARDENLEE LADIES BOWLING CLUB Warm and friendly Club welcoming new members. Experience not necessary, bowls supplied. Ravenhill Green, Ormeau Park, opposite Ravenhill Avenue. 028 9058 6446. Also meet on Thursdays. BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. ART CLASSES - Book your place in Ballyhackamore Library’s monthly art class (Adult). 10-12. Classic Reading Group - share your love of the classics, pick up this months read. Last Tues of the month 11-12. BELMONT TOWER Childrens dance classes 4-7pm. Pregnancy Yoga 8pm10pm. Belfast Wine Makers 8pm-10pm. Samantha Meditation 7pm-9pm. EAST BELFAST MISSION SKAINOS.ORG EBM Women’s Group 7pm-9pm. EBM Homework Club (P4 – P6) 3.30–5.30pm. EBM Choir practice (age 17+) 5.45 – 6.45pm. Time Out 12.30-12.50. Mens Bible studies 10.3012pm. Rang Comhra 7-9pm. GILNAHIRK LADIES GROUP Stye Brae Centre @ Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church 10.30-12 MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH Junior puppet club. 3.30pm. P1-P3. Senior puppet club. 4.30pm. P4-P7. Tel 07443 334690. Learn to dance. 7.30pm, Ballroom, sequence & Latin. Tel 07547 801383. MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30am Open Door. 2.30pm Senior Citizens (1st&3rd Tues of month). 6.30-7.45pm GB Explorers. 6.30-8pm GB Juniors. 7.30-9.30pm GB Seniors & Brigaders. 8.15pm -PW (2nd & 4th Tues) NI FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 4th Tuesday of the month. Sept-Jun. 7.30pm at Holywood Arches Library. www.nifhs.org ORANGEFIELD BAPTIST 3.00pm to 4.00pm “Friendship meeting” Come and enjoy cup of tea/coffee and a chat and some fellowship. Everyone warmly welcomed. TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Mixed Bowling Club – 7.30 / Cell Group - 7.30 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY 028 9065 1668. Climbing Tree Breakfast club for school children 7.30 - 9am & After School Club each day 2 - 6pm Yoga 10.30--11.30, Irish dancing for kids 5--6, Aerobics 7--8 and Boxing Fitness 8.15-9.30. WILLOWFIELD CHURCH HALLS Open House 10.00am – 1.00pm
Free tea, coffee with sweet treats & chat for anyone and everyone. Also free gym open, internet access and monthly craft activities. Debt help, Job Club & food store. WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Adult reading group (general). First Tuesday of the month. Adult reading group (crime). Last Tuesday of the month. 6.45-7.45pm. 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239
WEDNESDAY
29TH NI GIRLS BRIGADE Cregagh Congregational. Explorers (3-7) 6:45-8:15pm. Company Section (8-18) 6:45-10pm. Helen 07938 521823. AVONIEL COMMUNITY GARDEN Beside Avoniel Leisure Centre. Open to public 1pm - 3pm. T: 028 9046 7925 BELMONT TOWER Baby massage 10am-1pm. PlayBall NI 9am-1pm. 39th Old Boys Flute Ensemble 7-9pm. Belfast Soroptimists 7.30pm-9. NI Orchid Society 6pm-8pm. Mindfullness 6.30pm-8.30 CREGAGH CRICKET CLUB Gibson Park Avenue, 028 9045 9440 6.30pm Under 13 & Under 15 cricket training. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN For seniors - “Evergreens’. 2.30pm. Tel Barbara 028 9045 3829. Beavers. 6.30pm. Tel Carolyn 07816 658507. Squirrels. 6.30pm. Tel Laura 07597 684104 102-104 Cregagh Rd EAST BELFAST MISSION SKAINOS.ORG Kidz GAP - Young children with their Parents/Guardians 10am-12pm. Ladies Senior Friendship Club 2pm-3.30pm. Street Soccer five-a-side Avoniel Leisure Centre 1-3pm. Bible Studies general group 7.30-8.30pm. GILNAHIRK HORTICULTURAL & CIVIC SOCIETY 1st Wed of the month (Sep-May) 8-9.30pm Gilnahirk Presbyterian. GILNAHIRK MENS GROUP 10.30am – cuppa,chat, visiting speaker. Jack Britton Hall, Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church (October-April) GIRLS BRIGADE Bloomfield Ave Congregational. 3yrs-P4 6.15pm.P5+ 7.30pm KNIT & CHAT Dundonald Methodist Church (Rank Road) on alternate Wednesdays, 2-4 pm. Very friendly group who will make you very welcome. Come along and enjoy the fellowship. Enquiries 02890 486247. LUNCHEON CLUB For senior citizens. 12 noon. £1.50. Cregagh Methodist. Pre book on 028 9045 7564. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH Homework club. 3pm. P1-P3. Homework club. 4pm. P4-P7. Tel 07443 334690. Ladies craft club. T: 028 9058 9149. MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN 7.45pm Midweek Prayer. ORMEAU TABLE TENNIS CLUB Kids beginners table tennis 6.30-7.30. Adults beginners table tennis 7.30-9. 113 The Mount. OVER 60’S LUNCH CLUB Bloomfield Methodist Church. 12.30pm. 3 courses for £3. Grand Parade. Tel: 028 9065 2314 to book. STRAND ARTS CENTRE “Wacky Wednesdays” All shows £3.50 TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Cell Group – 7.30 / House Group – 8pm. 154 Comber Rd WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY Climbing Tree Breakfast club for school children 7.30 - 9am & After School Club each day 2 - 6pm. Sewing 10am-12. Flower Arranging 1.30-3.30pm. Yoga 7-8.30pm YOUTH DROP IN (FREE) 4-30-6pm @ St.Judes Parish Church Ormeau Rd. Secondary school youths. Pizza, snacks, chat. WOODSTOCK LIBRARY One to one beginners computer lessons. Booking required. 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239
THURSDAY
BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Rhythm & Rhyme (1st & 3rd Thurs of the month) 11.15am. Booking essential. BALLYMACARRETT BOWLING CLUB If interested in bowling, your local club is looking for new members. If you have played before or want to try come along to Ravenhill road green on a Thursday night From 6:30 onwards, you will be made welcome. Contact John Armstrong 02890 294 249. First few fixtures are : 21/04/18 Donaghadee b v 1st Ballymacarrett (away) 28/04/18 1st Ballymacarrett v 58th old boys (Home) 05/ 05/18 Lagan Valley v 1st Ballymacarrett (Away) BELMONT TOWER Art classes 10am-1pm. Baby Sensory Classes 10am-1pm. Yoga 6-9pm. East Belfast Historical Society (Every 2nd Thursday Sep-May) 7.30pm. CREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN Girl Guides. 6.30pm. Gillian 028 9187 4687 Brownies. 6.30pm. Vicki 028 9045 8208. Rainbow Guides. 6pm. Rebecca 07856 488594 EAST BELFAST MISSION SKAINOS.ORG Over’s Luncheon Club 12.30-2pm. Homework club (P4-P6) 3.30–5.30pm. Bible Studies, women 6.30-7.30 fortnightly. MIXED BOWLS Cregagh Methodist. 7-10pm. Learners or just sit and chat. All welcome tea & coffee provided MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH Diamontes Dance Group. Tel 07880 880829. MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10.30-Midday Open Door. 6.30-7.30pm BB Anchor Boys.6.308pm BB Junior Section. 7.30-10pm BB Company Section SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON CLUB Midday @ Ballymac Centre.
loopmag.net
STRAND ARTS CENTRE Weekly screening of classic film TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Parent and Toddler Group – 10.30-12 noon BB - 6.30 Contact – Irene Mornin - 02890 486475 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY 028 9065 1668. Boot Camp 7-8 and Core Combat 8.15-9.30. Climbing Tree Breakfast club for school children 7.30 - 9am & After School Club each day 2 - 6pm
FRIDAY
AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTS CLUB Belfast Aikido practice on Friday evenings 6:30-9pm and Saturday mornings 9-11am then 11-1pm in the Dojo at unit 9, 45 Ravenhill Road. Contact 07976 758908. ALBERTBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL 6 Woodstock Link. Friday Friendship. 10.30-12.30pm. BALLYHACKAMORE LIBRARY 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204. Chill Out Family Story. 3.30pm. Tea & Newspapers 9 am-12pm. Mindful Colouring, adult colouring 9am-12. Board Games - Come along and bring a friend for Chess, Scrabble, Draughts ….you decide. BELMONT TOWER Art Classes 10-1pm. EAST END BAPTIST CHILDRENS MEETING 7-8pm. Quizzes, choruses, Bible lessons & lots of fun. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH 3rd Fri of the month - Messy Church. Tel 07880 880829 MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11am-2pm Mens Lunch Club. 7.30pm Mixed Fellowship bowls SHILOH HALL 6 The Mount, Coffee Morning. 10:30-12. STRAND ARTS CENTRE Teenage Kicks Film Club 4.15 WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY Climbing Tree Breakfast club for school children 7.30 - 9am & After School Club daily 2 - 6pm Painting for Pleasure 11am-1pm. Kids Ju Jitsu 6-8pm. Boxing Fitness 8.15pm WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Knit and Natter 2.00-3.00pm.358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239
SATURDAY
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Intervention for pre-school children with difficulty in communication and play skills. Parent & child intervention sessions. shootingstars@europe.com 07471 169685 AVONIEL COMMUNITY GARDEN 1-3pm. T: 028 9046 7925 ENGLISH CLASSES 10.30am to 12.15pm at Strand Church, 161 Connsbrook Avenue, Belfast. Free. All are welcome, including beginners. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH SunshineFit Kids - keep fit. SKAINOS BUILDING SKAINOS.ORG Walking Group on selected Saturdays at 10am. Contact Gary Allen on 028 9045 8560. STRAND ARTS CENTRE & NISTARS Stage school. 10-1pm WOODSTOCK LIBRARY Storytime (4-8 years) 10.00-10.30am 358 Woodstock Road. Tel 028 9050 9239
SUNDAY
CONNSBROOK AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL 11am & 7pm EAST BELFAST MISSION SKAINOS.ORG Worship 11am. Tea & Coffe @ 10.30am. Creche. Sunday school available for primary school kids. KINGDOM HARVEST CHURCH, BELFAST Sunday Worship 11am. "Superchurch" for Children 6-12yrs @ Ballyoran Community Centre, Rosneath Ct, Dundonald MOUNTPOTTINGER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11.30am Morning service. 6.30pm Evening service. MOUNT MERRION PARISH CHURCH KIC (Birth upwards). 10.30am. Youth Club. P4-P7. 6pm. Youth Club. Yr 8 upwards. 7pm. STRAND ARTS CENTRE & NI STARS Singing & dancing 1.30-3.30. Sat Minors Film Club @ 12 THE SALVATION ARMY - BELFAST TEMPLE Family Worship 10.30am with band and choir and children’s activities from 11am. 110 Cregagh Rd. All Welcome! TULLYCARNET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.30pm Junior Church 11.10am
feel like home...feel like home... -
Make home Professional Upholstery and feel likeCarpet, home... Commercial cleaning - Professional Carpet, Upholstery and
- Professional Carpet, Upholstery and Commercial cleaning - Highest quality results guaranteed
Make home Very competitive prices feel like- home... - Highest quality results guaranteed - Highest quality results guaranteed Make home - Quick drying times - Most powerful cleaning solutions in - Female operatives feel like home... the UKpowerful cleaning - Most solutions in Commercial cleaning
Indian Cuisine
- Professional Carpet, Upholstery and Commercial cleaning
Make the UK home feel like home... Very competitive prices - Quick drying times
-
- Highest quality results guaranteed
- Professional Carpet, Upholstery and Call now for a free quote - Most powerful cleaning solutions in Commercial cleaning the UK 29 Elmwood Drive,
- Very competitive prices
FRESH FOOD • FEEL GOOD We cook our food from fresh ingredients
- Most powerful cleaning solutions in the UK
Before
After
- Highest quality results guaranteed Bangor BT20 3LJ - Very competitive prices - Most powerful cleaning solutions in - Quick drying times the UK - Female operatives - Very competitive prices
- Female operatives
now for aCarpet, free quote - Call Professional Upholstery and Quick drying times Bef- ore 29 Elmwoodcleaning Drive, Commercial
- Quick drying times Bangor BT20 3LJ
- Female operatives
0751 781 9784 softertouchNI@outlook.com
Call now for a free quote After 29 Elmwood Drive, Bangor BT20 3LJ
- Highest quality results guaranteed Call now for a free quote0751 781 9784
0751 781 9784 - -Female operatives softertouchNI@outlook.com Most powerful cleaning solutions in
29 Elmwood Drive, Bangor BT20 3LJ
the UK
softertouchNI@outlook.com Before
Before
After
After
0751 781 9784 softertouchNI@outlook.com
- Very competitive Call now for aprices free quote - Quick drying times
29 Elmwood Drive, - Female operatives Bangor BT20 3LJ
All Work Guaranteed • 20+ Years After Before Experience • Eye for Detail • FREE Estimates • Paint & Materials Supplied
Call now for a free quote
Before 0751 781 9784 29 Elmwood Drive, Bangor BT20 3LJ softertouchNI@outlook.com
After
Serves best Indian Curries, Delicious Kebab, Pizzas & Burgers. We open 7 days a week and do delivery to your door from 4.30pm to 11.30 pm.
To see our full menu please visit www.indiancuisinebt4.co.uk
0751 781 9784 softertouchNI@outlook.com
Let’s Decorate
OR contact (028) 9065 3135 301, Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 2EX
T: 07800 553581 E: info@letsdecoratebelfast.co.uk W: www.letsdecoratebelfast.co.uk
*We do not add artifical colour to our foods *If you have a food allergy or a special requirement please inform us.
BELFAST
Here for you in Knockbreda
IS YOUR HOME LOSING YOU HEAT AND MONEY?
Your new funeral home is open and we are here to support you and your community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Our caring and professional staff are here to guide you through all aspects of funeral arrangements. Our services also include:
– Pre-paid Funeral Plans
– Memorial Masonry
– Floral Tributes
Knockbreda 34 Knockbreda Road, BT6 0JB
028 9064 7247
For more information please visit our website www.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk The Co-operative Funeralcare is a trading name of Funeral Services Limited. Funeral Services Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 30808R at registered office 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG. VAT registered 403 3146 04. Part of Co-operative Group Limited.
YOU COULD BE ENTITLED TO FREE CAVITY WALL INSULATION making homes warmer... Tel: 028 90 301 500
www.energystoreltd.com