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ROSAMOND PRAEGER

150th ANNIVERSARY This month we celebrate one of Holywood’s most distinguished daughters.

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HUNT SOLICITORS Aisling Gray of Hunt Solicitors with information on Enduring Power of Attorney

MERRY MAY DAY

HOLYWOOD TRADITION It’s that time of the year again when locals and visitors get dizzy round the legendary Maypole

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HASTINGS HOTELS Hastings Hotels reveal the new General Manager of the 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL It’s back and this year you have a chance to get behind the event with a crowdfunding campaign

MILITARIA AUCTION SOLD! Bloomfield Auctions announce a summer auction of militaria in their historic sale rooms

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Young Emma Logan, aged 7 and from Dungannon, celebrates with Bjorn the Bear, IKEA Belfast’s store manager Christie Gregg (centre), Jamie Wade (left), Holly Smyth (right) from IKEA and hospital play specialist Ciara Lavery,

Going Soft For Great Causes:

Ikea Belfast Raises Thousands For Charity

IKEA Belfast customers have almost raised £20,000 as part of IKEA’s Let’s Play for Change campaign, helping thousands of children across the globe to enjoy play.

his is the 2nd year the store has run a ‘Donate Twice’ scheme, which meant soft toys were delivered the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. The toys were given to children at the hospital’s A&E department as well as to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. Christie Gregg, IKEA Belfast Store Manager says, “Whilst this is a global campaign, we were keen it also had a very local element. We are so grateful to our

customers for their support during IKEA’s first Let’s Play for Change campaign, and we’re delighted with the amount of money we’ve raised. At IKEA, we believe that every child has the right to access a safe space to play, no matter how challenging their surroundings are. We are supporting children’s rights by integrating the best interests of children in everything we do and we’re very pleased to raise this money to help create change.”

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The IKEA Foundation, IKEA’s philanthropic arm, partnered with Save the Children, War Child, UNICEF, Handicap International, Special Olympics and Room to Read to support children’s rights and fund projects which support children’s development, learning and play in some of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. For every children’s toy purchased in IKEA stores during the campaign, the IKEA Foundation donated €1 to support children’s rights and fund projects organised by the six charity partners. The funds raised by customers in IKEA Belfast, are part of the overall €617,786 (£536,199) raised in the UK for the campaign, to add to a total of €21.5 million raised globally. For more information on how the Let’s Play for Change campaign will help children around the world visit the IKEA Foundation website.

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Successful Big Tea for Redburn Country Park On Thursday 23rd March, over 70 people attended a Big Tea at Redburn Community Centre and contributed their views to a lively community discussion on the future of Redburn Country Park.

ttendees discussed environmental improvements for the park as well as opportunities to use it for events for sports, children or arts and culture. Their thoughts are to be presented to the park managers, NI Environment Agency (NIEA) along with the results of the recent public opinion survey. The evening was held by Holywood Shared Town. Spokesperson Sacha Workman said, “The NIEA wish to understand what the public would like for the park and

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we’ve gathered some great ideas. Overwhelmingly, people enjoy Redburn Park precisely because it is natural and not “manicured”. The majority also feel it is pretty well kept with wonderful paths. However, they wanted to see improved drainage on the muckier paths and better, but not obtrusive path distance and time signposting and a few more dog waste bins.” Holywood Shared Town also organised the user survey on the woods. The vast majority of respondents are Holywood

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Event A ce le bra t i on takes place this mon t h of Ros am ond Praeg er, one of Ho ly wood ’ s m ost dis t i n g ui s h ed da ughte rs.

150th Anniversary Of Rosamond Praeger’s Birth

She had many talents - as an artist, poet, author, book illustrator, and philanthropist. But she is rightly best known as one of Northern Ireland’s leading sculptors.

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major event in Holywood library at 2.30 pm on Thursday 13 April, to which everyone is welcome, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of her birth in April 1867. Doctor Joseph McBrinn, of Ulster University, will give two talks on Rosamond’s life and her works, which will be accompanied by a display of a number of her sculptures, figurines and paintings. Rosamond was born in Holywood, and came back here to live and work, after honing her skills at the Slade School of Art in London, and a brief spell in Paris. Her studio was on Hibernia Street, since demolished, but marked by a blue plaque. Rosamond is probably best known for the sculpture of Johnny the Jig which was made to commemorate

the tragic death of a Boy Scout while doing community service in 1952. The original plaster figure is in the North Down Museum – the magnificent bronze at the entrance to the playpark off High Street is a copy erected the following year. There are many other works by Rosamond which can be seen every day in Holywood, and further afield; the Library has various works, including busts and drawings, as well as the bronze Waif. The event on the afternoon of 13 April has been organised by Holywood Library, in consultation with Holywood University of the 3rd Age Local History Group. They are jointly producing a commemorative booklet to mark the occasion.

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High Street and Church Road will become a hub of bustling animation, with craft, food and fete stalls and street theatre entertainment for all the family and activities to get you involved in the day.

own favourites such as the Bonny Baby competition and the Fancy Dress Competition will take place as always. The theme to the fancy dress this year is Superheroes, Princesses, My Favourite Book character and Cartoon characters. Let’s not forget the annual display of Maypole Dancing by local school children – a wonderful sight of colour and fun with traditional music to accompany. And of course the 2017 May Queen will be crowned! The fun starts at 10am and continues

until 4pm. A great day for all to enjoy, mark it on your calendar today. Want to learn more about Holywood’s history? Join is on the Discover Holywood Heritage Walk through the town on 1 May from 10am-12noon. Tickets £4 and must be booked in advance. For more information and to book the walk see visitardsandnorthdown.com or call Bangor Visitor Information Centre 028 9127 0069.

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he plan is to add free events for children, families and the elderly to compliment the three days of great music on June 2 to 4. With more than 15,000 on track to attend the County Down town the campaign is part of a concerted effort to keep the Holywood Harmony Festival growing. The fest is completely not-for-profit and run by a team of volunteers, hence the crowdfunding campaign. “Every year we run the festival our expenses are wide and varied from booking the acts, getting the marquee, our sound and lighting team, generators and security to first aiders, graphic design, printing, PR, digital media, insurance and much more,” said organiser Mari Jackson. Our revenue from ticket sales and small private sponsorship leaves us little to work with for expanding the festival. This year

we’d like to do exactly that - expand the festival to include many free events for children, families, the elderly and more.” Already announced as headliners at the festival are The Hothouse Flowers, Ulaid & Duke Special and Gareth Dunlop, with many other acts appearing including Dana Masters, The Emerald Armada and many more. The event not only put Holywood on the map as a vibrant tourist destination but also boosted the local economy – and was shortlisted for Best Tourism Event at the North Down Business Awards. “Our team behind the festival have secured the main acts but now we need your help to take it to the next level” said Mari. So join us in being part of the Holywood Harmony Festival! Buy Early Bird tickets or just donate some money – and help us fill Holywood with harmony.”

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Beat the Street are looking for Ambassadors living or working throughout Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Holywood to build upon the success of last year’s initiative and encourage residents to stay active and improve their health.

ore than 34,000 people in Northern Ireland took part in Beat the Street last autumn. The innovative walking and cycling game, saw communities transformed into a giant game where people tapped flashing sensors called Beat Boxes in order to earn points and win prizes. Thousands of people from local schools, community groups and businesses travelled a total of 156,000 miles in seven weeks. Following the success of the game in 2016, Beat the Street will continue to keep people active in Northern Ireland by signposting residents to healthy events and campaigns as well as launching and supporting positive community initiatives – for example, creating a local cycling group or leading

regular nature walks. To help facilitate this, the Beat the Street team have begun a search for ambassadors who will be able to encourage their friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to be more active and help run walking and cycling groups in the community. The walking and cycling initiative was brought to Northern Ireland on behalf of The National Charity Partnership – a partnership between Diabetes UK, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Tesco who are working together to help millions of people to improve their health through programmes such as Beat the Street. Dianne Whyte, Engagement Manager for Beat the Street

Northern Ireland, said: “The success of the Beat the Street game last Autumn showed what the amazing people of Northern Ireland are capable of – we want to encourage people to keep on walking and cycling in the coming months and are looking for people passionate about physical activity to help build a positive legacy in Northern Ireland. “Whether you’d like to set up a up a school or community walking group to help families stay active and connected in their community, a fun cycling group to explore the miles of ‘off road’ corridors we have across the area or simple volunteer at Beat the Street community events – get in touch and help us transform the health of the entire community.”

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hose five star properties include The Westbury in New York and London, Dromoland Castle in Co Clare and held the position of group general manager of Unna Luxury Resorts and Residences in Barbados. “I am delighted to take up the position at the helm of Northern Ireland’s premier hotel. I have joined at a very exciting time as the Culloden is in the final stages of a £4M refurbishment and I am looking forward to unveiling the renovations in the coming months,” Eoin said. “2017 is going to be the year of the Culloden and I am thrilled to lead a fantastic team of staff to ensure we offer

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BLOOMFIELD AUCTIONS MILITARIA SALE A CUT ABOVE In June collectors will be able to indulge their passion to the full when Bloomfield Auctions stages its latest major militaria event at its East Belfast salerooms.

ccording to expert auctioneer and valuer Karl Bennett of Bloomfield Auctions, who will preside over the high profile sale, auctions are a great way to get ‘more bang for your buck’ He says, “A specialist auction such as our militaria one on June 20th attracts collectors from near and far so anyone wanting to sell a piece can be confident that they’re getting exposure to people who are genuinely interested, ready and eager to buy. From a buyer’s perspective, the sheer volume and variety of items on sale presents huge temptation with choice concentrated in a single location …and there is always the chance that you’ll snap up the bargain of the night.” Karl believes that the increase in interest is due partly to a spate of significant World War I and II anniversaries. He says, “Those anniversaries - many of them formally marked with extremely moving ceremonies - encouraged many of us to find out more about the past and to look with renewed interest at family mementoes and collections. Films such as ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ and TV shows such as ‘SS-GB’ also play their part in building interest in the sector, with World

War II possessions and artefacts currently much sought after.” Not altogether surprisingly, items relating to the Troubles and local history are also in high demand, creating interest not only in the crowded saleroom but also on internet. Karl says, “Most of us have items relating to the Troubles around the house, yet few people fully understand their potential value. Even seemingly unimportant souvenirs from quite recent times can sometimes catch the imagination and secure excellent prices at sale, while significant pieces do extremely well, with values continuing to rise. Items of local interest are already flooding in for the auction and we’re looking forward to presenting for sale some great vintage items from the Royal Irish Constabulary, Royal Ulster Constabulary and, indeed, from the 36th Ulster Division, together with some fascinating political mementoes from all persuasions.” The June sale will bring together a huge and varied selection of items and collections under the broad banner of ‘militaria’, with everything from postcards, photos, posters and other paper ephemera to medals, uniforms and a vast range of weaponry including

obsolete and de-activated firearms and swords, bayonets and edged weapons. Some of the high end antiquities are expected to attract the interest of established collectors from across these islands and beyond, with high prices already being predicted for some of the quirkier and more historically important lots on offer. However newcomers to militaria collecting will find no shortage of tantalising lots available for relatively modest outlay. Karl says, “ I understand that bringing something to an auction house, for the first time can seem a bit daunting, but we work hard to make the experience pleasant as well as profitable. We’re always happy to give advice on valuations, no matter what appears on our reception counter! The next specialist Militaria Sale at Bloomfield Auctions which is situated in the historic Owen O’Cork Mill at 288 Beersbridge Road, Belfast will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday 20th June, with viewings on proceeding Saturday 10:30am -1pm, Monday 10am – 7pm and Tuesday 10am – 6:30pm. Follow Bloomfield Auctions on facebook on visit www.bloomfieldauctions.co.uk

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n England and Wales they use a document known as a Lasting Power of Attorney whereas in Northern Ireland this protection is currently offered by way of an Enduring Power of Attorney. The Lasting Power has some administrative differences as well as the ability to allow your Attorney more control over your health decisions. This specific control is not yet available in Northern Ireland however may be available in the near future. What this document offers is the control and security of knowing that if you ever lost mental capacity that you have appointed someone you trust to make the best financial and business decisions on your behalf. Which could help to prevent unnecessary delays or even worse business grinding to a halt in the event mental capacity were lost. You can decide if your Attorney can have general powers to deal with all of your property and affairs which would include any business interests you may have. Alternatively you could decide to limit your Attorneys powers to specific aspects of your financial affairs. The document should be tailored to suit your needs and what you are comfortable with. You can even have several Enduring Powers of Attorney which can allow one or more persons to deal with certain personal financial affairs and then perhaps another Attorney to deal solely

with any business interest you may control. You just need to ensure the documents are properly drafted to achieve this result. An Enduring Power of Attorney can only be signed when a person still has the capacity to understand the document and why they are signing it. Once someone has lost mental capacity it is too late and their families will have to go through the alternative route of appointing a Controller on their behalf. This process is longer, more expensive and you could end up with a Controller that you would not have ultimately chosen yourself. Putting an Enduring Power of Attorney in place is a straightforward process. You simply need yourself and whoever you wish to appoint as your Attorney to sign the document in the presence of a witness. You can appoint more than one Attorney if you wish. The Enduring Power of Attorney can be reviewed and amended just like your Will and if it’s never needed then at least you can be assured that you took the precaution. Forwarding planning in matters such as your finances can help assist a family at a time when life is chaotic enough. Hunt Solicitors offer free initial consultations to discuss your Enduring Powers of Attorney in more detail and to answer any questions you may have on the process.

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KITCHEN VINTAGE

MIX & MATCH

By Jill ONeill

Are you buying a new place and want to rip out the kitchen to create the kitchen of your dreams? Or staying put, but want to update a tired, well used kitchen/living space?

VINTAGE

SHOW STOPPERS

Whichever applies, using reclaimed materials and salvage furniture has more than just budget advantages! Of course minding the pennies will be a huge part of the choices you make when you start thinking about your dream kitchen; incorporating some elements of vintage into your scheme can indeed ease the cost a little but it can also add much more fun! Vintage furniture or design schemes can add a warmth and character to a kitchen that is instantly inviting. Even the most modern of tastes can find a few choice items to decorate or store small items.

REFOUND

MIX & MATCH

The beauty of this style is that you don’t have worry about particular furniture styles. Mix and match dressers from turn of the century to more rough salvaged pieces such as an old farmhouse kitchen table or vintage Belfast Sink – if you mix a few styles together they can sit really well together.

KEY ‘SHOWSTOPPING’ PIECES Create a key feature that

really adds wow-factor! Vintage science desks, old retail haberdashery units or apothecary cabinets make great kitchen storage. When added to more contemporary spaces, these pieces can really shine.

REPURPOSE YOUR VINTAGE BUYS If you have collected some nice vintage pieces over the years – repurpose them! If

UPCYCLE

Re found sh owroom i s a un iq u e in te r io r s e m porium t h at offers a ran g e o f u p - c yc l e d , re de s igned an d vi n tag e ho m ewa re a n d g if t s . they’ve previously stored your books – use it in the kitchen for your cookware. Paint old sets of hooks the same colour as your walls and use it to hang pots or cups.

UPCYCLE & RECYCLE

If its heritage-style you’re after, then any kitchen of this sort worth its salt must include a good amount of natural wood, or salvage wood that has seen plenty of

heritage! Buy a vintage kitchen farmhouse table that have some knocks and scrapes of past families OR make your own using salvage wood. On The Square Auctions bespoke pieces uses salvage floorboards, interior wood, old scaffolds which when sanded and recreated – make beautiful wood finishes. OR try using salvage wood & different wood finishes on your kitchen cabinets.

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APRIL 17 / #52 HA I R

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ARE YO U WAS H I N G YOU R H AI R TH E R I G H T WAY ? Did you know there’s a right way to clean your hair! By using the correct techniques to wash your hair correctly will have an incredible impact on the vitality and shine of your locks. As a hairdressers I would recommend about a ﬁve-minute wash three to four times a week, I believe that healthy hair requires the suitable maintenance and this begins with a healthy clean scalp. BRUSH YOU HAIR Begin by brushing your hair before you get into the shower, not only with this help limit the amount of breakage it helps stimulate the circulation in your scalp. Your hair should be thoroughly wet before applying shampoo, by using warm water this opens the hair cuticles and helps to removes any dirt or product buildup. SHAMPOO THE SCALP You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp and were it is most dirty like the crown and nape of the head. The hair closest to the scalp is the newest and can be more greasy, while the end of the hair is the oldest and normally the damaged most fragile part of the hair.” Using a small amount of shampoo gently lather it onto

your scalp, and once your hair is fully lathered it’s time to give yourself a scalp massage. This helps to promote blood ﬂow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth, using straight up and downward strokes, instead of using circular movements, which can cause your hair to tangle. Smooth the lather over the ends in a downward stroking movement, and don’t scrub fragile ends as this can add more damage to the hair causing breakage and frizz. You’re emulsifying the shampoo so that it can reach its potential by cleansing the hair and stimulating the scalp at the same time. RINSING THE HAIR Start off by setting your water to a lukewarm temperature, and rinse your hair until it starts to squeak!! If the shampoo is not rinsed out

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APRIL 17 / #52 WHATS ON

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MONDAY

55+ Group 2-4pm. 55+ Lunch Club 12.30-2pm Art Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 | £1 Girl’s Group 7-9pm | P7 - Year 12 | £1

TUESDAY After School Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 | £1 Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm | Pre School | £1.50

WEDNESDAY

HOLYWOOD LIBRARY Tel: 028 9042 4232.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

Holywood Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Any age. £15 annually

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