Loop Mag Holywood February 2017

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HENRY HARRISON

HOLYWOOD LEGEND Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Holywood’s most famous sons

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ROCKPORT SCHOOL

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LOCAL BUSINESS

THERAPY In insight into a small, independent and professional child therapy centre based in Holywood

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ICE BREAKER

INSPIRED GCSE and A Level Pupils at Rockport School are getting unique access to the art world

A COOL ACHIEVEMENT The former Priory College pupil elected to play for the GB Men’s University Ice Hockey team

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

BELFAST NASHVILLE A huge festival will take place in Belfast in March. We have all the line up details

REFOUND

PROJECT INSPIRATION Jill from ReFound is back to help kick start THAT project you’ve been planning for so long

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SAMARATINS

HELP AT HAND Bangor and North Down branch is urging you to make a difference for people with nowhere to turn

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CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN

WORLD BOOK DAY An initiative that encourages young people to read for pleasure whilst also raising money charity

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NEWS The very latest news from Holywood and the surrounding area

<<< PICTURED Gerry and Geraldine McCollum from Bangor were amongst those that received an award at last year’s ceremony. It was granted for Humanitarian services.

NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE ARDS AND NORTH DOWN CIVIC AWARDS Do you know someone who lives or works in the Ards and North Down area that deserves recognition?

he Ards and North Down T Civic Awards are now open for entries and aim to recognise those people who are making an exceptional contribution to civic life in our borough.

The first Ards and North Down Civic Awards, which are organised by Ards and North Down Borough Council, took place last year (2016) with 43 entries received.

Gerry and Geraldine McCollum from Bangor were amongst those that received an award at last year’s ceremony. It was granted for Humanitarian services. In 2001, the couple lost their son, Christopher, to Duchene Muscular Dystrophy at 17 years of age. They set up The Christopher McCollum Fund in his memory in 2008.

The charity provides specialist equipment for children with disabilities or life limiting

illnesses. It also supports research into Muscular Dystrophy.

There are five categories for nominations: · Service in the field of voluntary community work; · Humanitarian services; · Young person of the year awards; · Service to the Arts, Culture or Heritage; · Service to the Environment.

The Mayor will make an additional special award to an individual, recognising their outstanding service or special qualities. The Mayor’s Special Award is not open to nominations.

Nominations can be made online at www. ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/

civic-awards where you can find more detail on the criteria for each award category.

Alternatively, you can collect an awards pack from the Town Hall in Bangor or the council offices at Church Street in Newtownards.

The closing date for entries is 28 February 2017 but don't delay in making your nomination. This is your chance to say thank you and give the people who make a difference in your community the recognition they deserve.

The winners will receive their awards from the Mayor at a gala dinner in May 2017.

For more information about the Ards and North Down Civic Awards, or to download an application form, go to www. ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/ civic-awards or call 0300 013 3333.

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DELIGHTFUL DINING AT THE CULTRA INN The Cultra Inn, at the 5 star Culloden Estate and Spa in Holywood, is the perfect place to have an enjoyable meal with family and friends, offering diners the fresh taste of the season. here is no better place to T enjoy a relaxing meal with family or friends as the Cultra

Inn boasts a delicious seasonal menu with outside terrace and beer garden. Diners can take advantage of the Dine with Wine menu for only £18 and enjoy two courses and a glass of wine. This is available Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm and until 9pm for the month of February giving diners the opportunity to enjoy the

very best of local provenance.

Why not start with Carrot and Armagh Apple Soup with a hint of Cranberry, enjoy a main of Carnbrooke Northern Irish Sausages Homemade, using Armagh Apple, Gracehill Black Pudding and the finest Irish Pork, served with Onion Rings, Buttery Champ and finish with Armagh Bramley Apple Upsidedown Cake For an enjoyable weekend treat, the delightful Sunday Buffet

Lunch boasts the finest locally sourced produce in Northern Ireland including hot soups, hot appetizers, salads and succulent joints of meat and a selection of decedent desserts. Served every week from 12.30pm – 3.30pm and Sunday dinner from 5pm – 9.30pm.

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#50 • FEBRUARY 2017 LOCAL HISTORY • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

HIS TORY SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY IS THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ONE OF HOLYWOOD’S MOST FAMOUS SONS HENRY HARRISON.

HENRY HARRISON 150TH ANNIVERSARY Holywood residents are welcome to attend both a talk about him in the Holywood Library at 11 am, and then a commemorative service inside the old Priory Church around 12.15 pm.

A SPECIAL EVENT IS TAKING PLACE THIS MONTH AT PRIORY CHURCH. WE HAVE ALL THE INFO ALONG WITH A HISTORY OF THE MAN HIMSELF KINDLY PROVIDED BY ROBIN MASEFIELD

orn in Holywood in 1867, B Harrison is of interest for many reasons; perhaps the

22, he was elected Nationalist Member of Parliament for mid – Tipperary, though in his best-known is that he was the support of Parnell, he lost his Private Secretary to Charles seat two years later.

Stewart Parnell, the famous Aged 47, he volunteered to Irish nationalist; after Parnell’s serve in the First World War, death, Harrison supported Kitty joining the Royal Irish Rifles.

O’Shea. The speaker at 11 am He won the Military Cross in Holywood Library is Deirdre and bar for bravery on two Larkin, secretary of the Irish occasions, and reached the Parnell Society, whose father rank of Captain. (He and his was a friend of Harrison’s.

American wife lost their only Members of the Holywood child, a son, as a result of U3A History Group, who are injuries he received fighting at supporting the event, are keen Gallipoli.) to bring knowledge about Harrison went on to work as a Harrison to a wider audience. journalist and author, writing While a student at Oxford many books, pamphlets University, Harrison became and letters on Irish politics, secretary of the Oxford Union including in 1931 Parnell Home Rule Group. Aged just Vindicated. Between the wars,

he campaigned for Dominion status for Ireland within the British Empire.

He was buried in 1954 in the old Priory Church, alongside other members of his family.

A short commemorative service will be held at around 12.15 pm, in the ruins of the old church. While an annual service has been a tradition in recent years, the 150th anniversary of Harrison’s birth will make it a special occasion.

Intriguingly, his cousin John Harrison, also a Captain, who owned much of Holywood town up to the estate being sold off in auction in 1917, was a staunch Unionist, so they were at opposite ends of the political spectrum.

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#50 • FEBRUARY 2017 LOCAL BUSINESS • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

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THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CONSISTS OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND A SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPIST, EACH WITH OVER THIRTY YEAR’S EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN PRESENTING WITH A RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONCERNS.

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he developmental journey T for any child is individual.

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occupational therapist and Liz Borland is a speech and language therapist. With over skills as they learn to engage, thirty year’s experience in child interact, and participate with development, they collaborate the world around them. As a to use their acquired skills and parent, you know your child expertise to support children best, understand their and their families. individual ways and recognise We are passionate about their skills. If you have concerns the benefits that joint that your child’s development multidisciplinary working is different from that of other can provide for such children children the same age, then and at Foundations First, seeking early intervention is we value the joint therapy recommended. approach. This allows us to draw on the specialist Who We Are knowledge from both The team at Foundations professional fields, to fully First was established by two appreciate your child’s therapists from different strengths and challenges professional backgrounds. and understand how they Anne McCullough is an function holistically.

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HELP AT HAND • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SAMARITAN? Bangor and North Down branch is urging you to make a difference

LISTEN

Everyone has it in them to be a Samaritans volunteer.

To touch another person’s life when it really matters, either by giving them the space to talk through how they are feeling or by helping to keep the charity’s branches running so the service can be offered by others.

Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place to talk for anyone who is struggling to cope, whoever you are and whatever life has done to you.

angor and North Down Branch of Samaritans is making a plea to members of the local community, to sign up to support people who might not have anywhere else to turn. If you have just a few spare hours a week they would like to hear from you.

Based in Dufferin Avenue, Bangor the Bangor and North Down Branch currently has 65 volunteers and is always looking to recruit more people to ensure the branch can continue to offer its services to the local community.

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the-clock emotional support for anyone struggling to cope. The confidential service is offered by phone, email, text, letter and faceto-face.

Deirdre Walsh, Director said: “We are currently beginning a new recruitment exercise with the aim of recruiting more listening volunteers to answer calls from people who are struggling to cope. However, there are a wide range of other roles available in the branch to suit people with different skills. We need people with administrative and IT skills

/// Anyone who wishes to talk in confidence to Samaritans should call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

and those who can organise fundraising and outreach activities, to name a few.

If you think that volunteering with Samaritans might be for you, why don’t you come along to one of our Information Evenings/ Selection event being held in 92 Dufferin Avenue, Bangor on Saturday 18th February and Saturday 18th March 2017 @ 10.00am “ For more information about volunteering at the Bangor and North Down Branch, please contact, Tel No, 03705 62 72 82 or log onto Samaritans.org/volunteer

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EDUCATION • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

ROCKPORT STUDENTS TO WORK WITH ROCKSTARS OF UK & IRISH ART SCENE

GCSE and A Level Pupils at Rockport School are getting unique access to the rockstars of the UK and Irish art world thanks to a new programme called Stretching the Canvas.

CHRIS FETHERSTON AND BRIAN NIXON OF STANDARD UTILITIES, GEORGE VANCE, HEADMASTER OF ROCKPORT SCHOOL AND AWARD WINNING LOCAL ARTIST SUSAN MACWILLIAM

he scheme is aimed at T inspiring young students towards a career in visual

arts, by giving them studio time, mentoring and support from some of the UK and Ireland’s finest contemporary artists. It is being delivered through Visual Arts Ireland and is made possible through the sponsorship of Belfast telecoms firm, Standard Utilities.

The programme will see internationally recognised visual artists, Susan MacWilliam, Liam Crichton, Miguel Martin and Jane Butler lend their time and experience to Rockport students during the academic year.

Paul Lutton, Head of Arts at Rockport School, said, “Stretching the Canvas is about inspiring and empowering

young students with a talent for art, by introducing them directly to those who are making a successful career in the visual arts field. Through this year-long programme, our students will not only broaden their awareness of contemporary visual art but also enhance their verbal, written, decision making and research skills. Young people facing school subject choices and careers decisions desperately need real-world inspiration, role modelling and support in every field, and none more so than in the arts. This programme represents an incredible opportunity for our pupils.”

The professional artists will work directly with the pupils to share their own experiences and discuss career development.

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Together with the students they will explore a range of art making techniques including sculpture, media, drawing, painting, photography and moving image. The young people will also have the opportunity to visit the artists’ own art studios to see at first-hand how they develop their unique creative processes. Students will also receive mentorship from The International Association of Art Critics (AICA) Ireland, teaching them serious business practicalities such as how to write art statements, handle criticism and how to exhibit their work.

Brian Nixon, Director of Standard Utilities, which is sponsoring the programme said, “We have worked closely with numerous local arts organisations, large and small, providing them with fit-for-purpose and value for money telecoms systems and supporting their work. Being close to this sector, and seeing the pressure brought about by the continuing cuts to arts funding, Standard Utilities feel that it is the responsibility of business to step in to ensure the continuing development of the arts here. We believe that the Stretching the Canvas program offers substantial benefit to the aspiring artists of the future.”

/// STRETCHING THE CANVAS WILL CULMINATE IN A WEEK-LONG EXHIBITION BY THE ROCKPORT STUDENTS AT THE CRESCENT ARTS CENTRE, BELFAST, IN APRIL 2017. A SPECIAL EVENING WITH A CELEBRATED ARTIST WILL LAUNCH THE EXHIBITION OF THE STUDENTS’ FINAL PIECES, ALONGSIDE A LIVELY PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT ART IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

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FROM DUNDONALD ICE-BOWL TO ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN Former Priory College pupil, Jamie Scott, follows his dream and gets selected to play for the Great Britain Men’s University Ice Hockey team in Kazakhstan.

ans and followers of the ice-hockey scene in the province had the opportunity to see university players from four US Colleges compete at the S.S.E. Arena, Belfast at the end of November, 2016. The NI Connections Friendship Four tournament was attended by over 22,000 people and it is credited with having been one of the province’s most televised events ever. It has since been announced that the tournament, which attracts four teams from Division 1

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National Collegiate Athletic Association, will continue to be played in Belfast for the next two years. Closer to home, former Priory College pupil, 18 year old Jamie Scott from Dundonald has recently secured a place on the Great Britain Men’s University Ice hockey team. He will travel with the team to Almaty, Kazakhstan to participate in the 28th Winter Universiade, a multi-sport winter event which sees student athletes from 55 countries compete in ten events from 29th January to

8th February 2017.

The 22 man squad have been selected from almost 100 eligible players across the globe and they face international opposition in the first round from Canada, USA and Slovakia. The event has been described as “only second to the Olympic Games.” On site there will be an Athletes’ Village which accommodates 5000 people, a 12000 seater Ice Palace and a 3000 seater Ice Arena.

Jamie, a first year student at Sheffield Hallam University,

is looking forward to the event. “I am feeling confident, and I have been constantly training both on and off ice in the build up to the games.”

He added, “It will be a great experience and I am proud to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

It is believed that he is the first Northern Irish born player on the GB Men’s University team roster. He will add this to his growing list of visited ice rinks which include numerous rinks across Scotland and England, Canada and Czech Republic.

Jamie, a defence player, is a product of the Junior Belfast Giants structure. He first played competitively at the age of 13, when the local club joined the Scottish league.

He progressed through the age groups, playing for the Belfast side in the Scottish National League and also representing Scotland for two seasons at Under 17 level. His defence skills did not go unnoticed and he was approached by Solway Sharks senior team and

offered a two-way contract to play for them in the NIHL1 league. Head coach, Martin Grubb, was impressed early on last season with Jamie’s performance on ice stating publically that he had a big future in the game. Unfortunately Jamie’s season came to an abrupt end early on in the season, after picking up an injury.

After many months of recuperation, off-ice and onice training he managed to get back to full strength and he returned to competitive playing.

Earlier this year he was selected as a prospect with the Bradford Brewery Steeldogs, a professional team who play in the English Premier League. On his selection, head-coach Greg Wood commented on the Belfast youth’s ability. “He’s a perfect fit for us. He skates well, is mobile on the ice, so with a good year’s practice under his belt he can be pushing for a first team spot.”

One of the highlights of his

career to date was icing with the Belfast Giants when they faced Braehead Clan in home and away preseason exhibition games In August 2016.

Jamie has been busy with a number of the other Sheffield teams this season.

To date he has iced with the Sheffield Scimitars Under 20 (A), Sheffield Senators (NIHL 2), Sutton Sting (NIHL 1) and Sheffield Steeldogs (EPL). He scored his first senior goal for the Sheffield Senators on the 16th October against Widnes Wild. Presently his combined stats for the present season show he has played 22 games with 2 goals, 2 assists and 12 penalty minutes. The success of Jamie and other local players is down to the junior development system within the sport in Northern Ireland and the unrelenting effort of local coaching staff and other club officials over the past number of years, under the auspices of head-coach and former Belfast Giants player, Rob Stewart.

SPORT • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

COUNCIL CONGRATULATES LOCAL ICE HOCKEY STAR ON GB UNIVERSITY SELECTION Jamie will play a pivotal role within the 22-man squad at the 28th Winter Universiade

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elighted with Jamie’s representative success, Lisburn & Castlereagh Councillor Tim Morrow said: “It gives me great pleasure to take this opportunity to congratulate Jamie on being selected to play for the Great Britain Men’s University Ice Hockey Team. This is a tremendous achievement and one in which he should be very proud of. “No matter what sport you play, to represent your country on the world stage is the ultimate goal and the pinnacle of any sporting career. For Jamie to achieve this so early in his career is admirable and I have no doubt that with the drive, focus and commitment he has already displayed, his

sporting success will continue.

“I would like to wish Jamie and his team every success at the 28th Winter Universiade in Kazakhastan and I hope they enjoy the experience and come back with gold!”

The event, which has been described as ‘only second to the Olympic Games’, will see student athletes from 55 countries compete in ten events from 29th January to 8th February. Jamie and his team will compete against some of the best ice hockey teams in the world and will face extremely tough opposition in the first round against Canada, USA and Slovakia.

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#50 • FEBRUARY 2017 SUPPORT • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

CHARITY

CANCER FUND FOR CHILDREN ARE CALLING ON SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS NORTHERN IRELAND TO JOIN THEM IN CELEBRATING WORLD BOOK DAY ON 2ND MARCH 2017.

PICK UP A BOOK ON WORLD BOOK DAY AND SUPPORT LOCAL KIDS WITH CANCER

Cancer Fund for Children’s ReadOn campaign, sponsored by EUROSPAR & VIVOXTRA, is a reading initiative that encourages children and young people to read for pleasure whilst also raising money to support children living with cancer in Northern Ireland, and their families.

THE LOCAL CHILDREN’S CANCER CHARITY IS ENCOURAGING PUPILS FROM PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PICK UP A BOOK AND ‘READ ON’ ON THE 20TH ANNUAL WORLD BOOK DAY.

ancer Fund for Children C supports families by providing practical, emotional

sponsorship form, as well as resources for the school.

“Fundraising events like Read and financial support from On are vital in helping us the point of diagnosis and the raise the funds needed throughout their cancer to supported families whose journey, and in some cases, lives have been devastated bereavement. The charity’s by cancer. It’s amazing how School Fundraiser, Rebecca something as simple and fun Oates, explains how ReadOn as reading can make a huge works: “ReadOn is a perfect difference to the lives of example of children helping children and young people other children through living with cancer.” something as wonderful One school who are keen as reading. ReadOn is fun, supporters of Cancer Fund for educational and the perfect Children’s ReadOn campaign event to hold around World are Ashfield Girl’s High Book Day. It is easy to School, Belfast. Teacher Jenny organise and each school Donaldson, explains why they will receive a free fundraising take part each year: pack for every pupil including “Ashfield Girls’ High School a bookmark, pencil and has participated in ReadOn

MATTHEW MCMASTER AND CHLOE MCMASTER GET READY FOR WORLD BOOK DAY ON THURSDAY 2ND MARCH.

for over 10 years because we value the opportunity to encourage our pupils to use the skills they have to support families affected by cancer.

ReadOn allows our pupils to benefit from reading for pleasure and facilitates discussion with our pupils about the books they have read. Importantly, it also helps us to emphasise the importance of reading, not only for self-development but also for fundraising.”

All schools that register will receive a free fundraising pack. The charity’s Schools Fundraiser can also visit your school to explain more about ReadOn and the work of the charity.

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#50 • FEBRUARY 2017 LOCAL EVENT • #50• FEBRUARY 2017

FUN RUN

PICTURED DRESSED TO KILL HEART DISEASE! GILLIAN ABRAHAM (CENTRE) NICHS AMBASSADOR WHO LOST HER FATHER TO HEART DISEASE IS JOINED BY TEAM MATES SONIA MORGAN & PAUL MCCRORY WHO ARE THE FIRST TO ENTER THE RED DRESS RUN TAKING PLACE AT STORMONT ON 11TH FEBRUARY.

STORMONT SEES RED FOR CHARITY EVENT

A local charity is urging everyone to ‘Dress to Kill heart disease’ by dressing in red for a range of events this February across Northern Ireland including a Red Dress Fun Run at Stormont.

ENTER ONLINE AT WWW.NICHS.ORG. UK/REDDRESSRUN

orthern Ireland Chest N Heart and Stroke’s Red Dress campaign is being

launched to raise awareness of women’s heart disease which is the biggest killer of women in Northern Ireland - almost three times as many women die from heart disease as breast cancer.

Kerry Anderson, Director of Fundraising at Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke said: “The red dress campaign has been created

to raise awareness of this important issue and offer exciting and fun ways for the people of Northern Ireland to get involved. Many people may be surprised to learn that heart disease kills more women in Northern Ireland than any other disease and this means that lives are being lost unnecessarily.

“We know the people of Northern Ireland are always up for a bit of a laugh so we’re keen to see both men

and women don their best red dress and have a bit of fun whether they host a red coffee morning, plan a red themed party or don their red tutu, dress or sparkly leggings for the Red Dress Run at Stormont.”

The Red Dress Run is a 5k or 10k run at Stormont Estate on Saturday 11th February. Entries are now open, registration fee is £10 – register online at www.nichs. org.uk/reddressrun

For more information on the Red Dress campaign and ideas on fundraising visit www.nichs.org.uk

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#50 • FEBRUARY 2017 CULTURE

SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON SONGWRITERS

Calling all Holywood music fans; A huge festival will take place in Belfast in March. We have the details.

ver five days in March, more than one hundred local and international artists will perform in thirty concerts at 13th United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival in the Clayton Hotel Belfast. Paul Brady is joined on stage by Declan O’Rourke and Nashville’s Grammy nominated Darrell Scott. A second unique show, ‘Paul Brady In Conversation’ with Ralph McLean is being recorded for broadcast by BBC Radio Ulster.

Local artists gracing the stage include Kaz Hawkins, Peter McVeigh, Ursula Burns and young rising star Ryan McMullan, fresh from working with Ed Sheeran and Foy Vance.

Panarts Director Colin Magee said; “When we started out twelve years ago to shine a spotlight on creative and musically gifted local artists we could only dream of having such a fantastic festival lineup” Texan Kimmie Rhodes shares a stage with Gareth Dunlop and Brian Houston while Nashville’s Mac McAnally will play hits he wrote for Kenny Chesney, Alabama and Shenandoah. Panarts Young Songwriter of the Year, Triona will launch her new single ‘Warrior’ at The Clayton Hotel Belfast on 3rd March. Running alongside the concerts is the annual music industry conference, Panarts Song Writing Convention, now in its thirteenth year. Artists will share their song writing skills while PRS for Music and IMRO will answer questions about royalties, copyright and income streams for artists.

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TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT www.belfastnashville.com Telephone 028 9024 6609 or box office, Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, Donegall Sq North.

PICTURED TOP TO BOTTOM RYAN MCMULLAN, PAUL BRADY, KIMMIE RHODES, DARRELL SCOTT.

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The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following: *Run a column on a day to day basis *Cutting men, women and children’s hair *Applying colour with confidence *Advising clients on before & aftercare & retail products *Keeping up to date with the latest trends *Learning new hair styling techniques and a willingness to attend training *Great customer service *NVQ level 2 or above (stylist)

We are also looking for a Trainee Hairdresser Have you just started hairdressing?

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1-5 March

PAUL BRADY, DARRELL SCOTT & DECLAN O’ROURKE Paul Brady In Conversation KIMMIE RHODES, Gareth Dunlop & Brian Houston KAZ HAWKINS, PETER MCVEIGH RYAN MCMULLAN, URSULA BURNS MAC MCANALLY, TRIONA

tickets available from www.belfastnashville.com or visit belfast welcome centre Telephone: 028 9024 6609

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THIS IS THE YEAR OF THAT PROJECT

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We all do it. We start the New Year with great intentions for sorting out this area/that room. I suggest start small and build from there. Whether it’s a declutter that you’re after or a refresh; here’s some tips to help you get started!

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Here I’ve focused on some classic clutter areas to reinvent. If you are thinking of a style theme, then get some inspiration from Pinterest or magazines before jumping in. Research furniture and storage that suits your theme, so you know the options. Then you can do some digging to find the storage/ furniture/lighting that suits the look

HALL ENTRANCE A classic clutter area. If you need more storage - make it interesting! Make it part of the scheme. If you are going for a vintage look use old shop boxes – their old imagery and sign writing adds a lovely provenance. If you have the room add a church pew or Monks bench to create a boot room look to encourage your family to keep all shoes and coat in that area! /// Vintage boxes from £30 & 2nd World War leather-trimmed trunk £295. Victorian Pine Church pew £295

/// Apothecary chest £695. Haberdashery unit as kitchen storage

OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM If it’s a box room that you want to tackle, firstly clear out all the stuff you don’t need any more! Then survey the leftovers to decide on what storage you’ll need. Does it need to be hidden away so that you can double up on the usage? Or will open shelves do the trick? If you have some nice choice items to store – big chunky open shelves could be a nice way to display these and use nice storage boxes for the paperwork stuff. Inject some colour by adding a few pictures in between.

STORAGE Vintage apothecary drawers are great as they have lots of drawers to organise your clutter.

Haberdashery units are the same – great for the kitchen or living room.

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NEW YEAR / NEW TREND Sorry, lobs, but there’s a new hair do in town! And this look of the textured cut “THE SHAG” has us captivated. The modern shag, referred to now as the swag, is this years New trendy hairstyle . The ‘swag’ haircut is generally characterised by even progressing layers in the hair, whether your hairstyle is long, mid length or short the layers progress from the shortest layers being at top of the head to the longest coming through the length at the bottom. Here are some hairstyles to find some inspiration of your hair.

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SHORT TEXTURED SHAG

This short, messy shag strikes a polished note with a soft, A-line cut. Opt for short layers in the back to create volume and add a dose of edge.

THE MODERN SHAG

This style is the incarnation of the shag, a modern edgy version with chunky layers and natural tousled waves to finish the look .

SOFT SHAGGY BOB

The texture of this shaggy short ‘do makes the bob look soft and sweet.

SHAGGY LOB CUT

This cut is perfect to mixed up your lob look, courtesy of subtle tousled waves and textured layers.

HAIR DO’S IN SPORT

Its that time again for new year resolutions most of us start off the year getting fit, healthy and looking great!

While doing this you’ll want a hairstyle that is still efficient and cute but won’t interfere with your workouts. These sporty hairstyles will give you ideas on how to style your hair in a simple yet stylish way. Most of these hairstyles are easy to achieve, trendy and comfortable to wear, you can opt for ponytails, braids , buns it all works.

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YOUR LOCAL EVENT GUIDE REDBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

MONDAY

55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session.

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

TUESDAY

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

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

WEDNESDAY

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

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

THURSDAY

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

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

FRIDAY

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

SATURDAY

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

QUEENS HALL SULLIVAN PLACE

MONDAY

After School Club / Art 3.30pm-5.30pm. P1-P7. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420 Girl’s Group 7-9.pm. P7-Form 5. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline.

Tel: 028 9042 1420

TUESDAY

55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session. Contact: Julie. Tel: 028 9042 1420

WEDNESDAY

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

Tel: 028 9042 1420

THURSDAY

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

Tel: 028 9042 1420

SATURDAY

Morning Club 10.30-12.30pm. P1-P4. £1

HOLYWOOD LIBRARY Tel: 028 9042 4232.

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

Knit & Knatter 10.30am -12. Knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.

Adult Reading Group 10.30am -12. Last Wednesday of the month. Share and enjoy.

THURSDAY

Junior Reading Group 15.45-16.30 Second Thursday of the month. Children aged 9-11 Visually Impaired Group 14.30pm-16.00. Last Thursday of the month.

Bedtime Story Time 18.00 -18.30. Last Thursday of the month. Children aged 4-8

SATURDAY

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

HOLYWOOD FAMILY TRUST Contact Liam/Rose 02890427842

TUESDAY

Junior Youth Club 6.30-8.30pm. Free. P7 - Year 9.

WEDNESDAY

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

FRIDAY

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

HOLYWOOD DISTRICT U3A Annual membership is £20.

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

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Creamy Pork Casserole with Apple & Rosemary £5.50pp

Beetroot & Coconut Curry £5.00pp

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

Creamy Chicken with Allspice, Apple & Bacon £5.50pp

Paprika Chicken Casserole with Chorizo & Red Peppers £5.50pp

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

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

We also do fantastic sandwich platters & assorted savoury items for any event. Talk to us for more information - you can tell us what you’d like, we can make suggestions, or both.

Chocolate Fudge Cake (including personalised message) £25

Baked Blueberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake £25

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