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Welcome

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HOLYWOOD EDITION • #62 • FEBRUARY 2018

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PHARMACY

CONGRATS

THE ARTS

Liam Burns on the role of the Pharmacy in the community plus news on a refurb

Congratulations to the High Street toy store who beat some big hitters to top a poll

The 14th Panarts Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ Festival is up next month

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MAKEUP & BEAUTY

SCIENCE

ENTREPRENEURS

Deborah has some wonderful words of advice on how to be good to yourself in 2018

The huge event is back with a host of wonders to boggle the minds of all ages

Pupils from local schools showcased their products at an event at St George’s Market

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HOME

OXFAM

New bike shelter/storage facilities in Holywood with a Translink programme

Jill from ReFound is back with tips on big patterns and statement pieces

Community Hub

Deborah Harper

Cycle Station

Little Citizens

Festival

More is More

Festival

Bright Sparks

Regifting

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Headlines

PICTURED: The stage is set for The Boomtown Rats who will top the bill this June in Holywood

The Boomtown Rats to Headline Harmony Live 2018 in Holywood this June.

HEADLINERS The three-day event will run from June 1-3 at the Festival Marquee in the Holywood Rugby Club grounds.

Tickets for The Boomtown Rats are £33.50 and available from www.wegottickets.com, Garry’s Barber Shop and Homebird in Holywood.

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reviously known as the Holywood Harmony Festival, Harmony Live will see big-name acts take to the stage at the main marquee as well as events across several venues in the town. Last year the festival welcomed over 15,000 people into the town and organisers are expecting to top that figure this year having doubled the size of their marquee to accommodate The Boomtown Rats.

Festival director Mari Jackson said: “Harmony Live 2018 is set to be bigger, better and more fun with music that will reverberate across

the county. We’re delighted to welcome The Boomtown Rats to Holywood and we know that fans will be eagerly anticipating their June appearance.”

Mari said Harmony Live is more than just a music event “it’s a weekend that welcomes involvement from throughout the community” she explained, adding: “Putting Holywood firmly on the map as an exciting music and tourist destination the Harmony Live Festival supports the local economy, working with service providers, vendors and contractors in the area and

improving the footfall into the town and businesses throughout the weekend.”

This will be the first appearance

by The Boomtown Rats in Holywood and follows on from their successful Belfast date last year. Sir Bob Geldof added: “Is there anywhere in the world better to play Rock ‘N Roll? Is there any crowd more up for it?

Are there any people who seem to need it, consume it, rage and rave for it more than that lot up in Northern Ireland? Not in The Rats long experience. The best place to play in. The best crowd to play for. Can’t wait…….”

Fans of the Rats can expect hits such as Rat Trap, I Don’t Like Mondays and Looking After Number 1 to blast out from the marquee.

Mari said: “We’re really excited to be able to bring The Boomtown Rats to Holywood, it’s a great coup for the festival committee and proves just how far we’ve come from our first year four years ago. The Rats will be a great addition to our list of performers having already welcomed bignamed acts such as Hothouse Flowers, Duke Special, Alabama 3 and Gareth Dunlop.

“We’re very proud of the achievements so far. In 2016 we were nominated and shortlisted for Best Tourism Event at the North Down Business Awards and this year we’ve undergone a complete festival rebrand thanks to local company Andy Rice Creative (ARC).”

Headlines

The Flower Room Has A New Home in Holywood

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he Flower Room has just moved into a new home on the High Street in Holywood. You can now find them in Audley Court, just beside The Bay Tree. Offering flowers for weddings, farewells, special events, Mothers Day ( March 11th) and gifts.

Audley Court, 118 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HW Tel: 028 9042 2630 Mobile: 078 5392 4137 www.theflowerroomni.co.uk kathryn@theflowerroomni.co.uk

#Titanic106 Titanic Together Belfast

on their commemorative evening as they take you on a journey of reflection and relive the story of Titanic through the eyes of those whose lives were shaped by her journey. Guided tours £6. To book call 028 9076 6386 or visit titanicbelfast.com A weekend of events across • April 14th & 15th, Titanic Hotel Titanic Quarter to celebrate Belfast - Drawing Office 1 and the design and construction the heritage rooms will be open of Titanic as well as mark the to the public for free, showcasing commemoration of her loss the restoration work and the 106 years ago. Check out the exhibition “The Heart of the Yard” unmissable series of events Across the City taking place throughout the • April 13-15th, Ulster Folk Quarter and across the city. and Transport Museum, Cultra - Get closer to Titanic with • April 13th - Belfast Titanic incredible personal stories and Society Gala Dinner, Titanic discover original artefacts at the Hotel Belfast; for tickets info@ transport galleries of the Titanica belfast-titanic.com Exhibition. Open over Titanic • April 13th - Experience a Together weekend - for more info Behind the Scenes tour of on admission and opening times, the Public Record Office of NI, including conservation of Harland visit titanic.nmni.com & Wolff Apprentice records. Event • April 15th, 12pm - Join the people of Belfast at the Belfast takes place between 2-4pm.

City Hall Titanic Memorial Please note, spaces are limited Gardens as the Lord Mayor and must be booked in advance and Belfast Titanic Society lead - for more information visit reflection marking the 106th nidirect.gov.uk/proni anniversary of the loss of Titanic.

• April 14th - Join the Belfast Titanic Society for a series of free lectures on the Carpathia, RMS Titanic’s rescue ship, and hear from one of the divers who Here’s some great ideas for discovered Titanic’s wreck. For free tickets contact info@belfast- a fun-filled family day out in Titanic Quarter: titanic.com • April 14th, A Night to • Join us on one of the Titanic Remember - Join Titanic Belfast

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Taster Tours,Sat 10th March & 21st April. Become a Titanic inspired photographer for the day. Learning lots of top tips & techniques, while exploring TQ’s maritime heritage. Stops will include the Great Light and Thompson Dock. Price £20pp.

For more info visit facebook TQEventsBelfast • Pop into W5 Belfast and prepare to be amazed as you explore the Museum of the Moon exhibition by UK artist Luke Jerram. 10th Feb - 4th March.

Free entry into the exhibition with admission into W5, for more information visit w5online. co.uk • Calling all golf lovers! Don’t miss the Irish Golf Expo in the Titanic Exhibition Centre on 3rd & 4th March for your chance to take part in free lessons, test the latest equipment and more! titanicexhibitioncentre.com • Join Titanic Belfast from 1st - 3rd April for Easter family fun! Challenge the kids with the special Easter Explorer Trail throughout the Titanic Experience - with a treat for those who successfully complete the trail. For more info visit Titanicbelfast.com • Hop on board Lagan Boats and enjoy the World’s only Titanic Boat Tour while getting a great view of TQ from the water!

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Community

PROFILE

Liam Burns, MPS has owned Burns Pharmacy in Holywood for the past 22 years but there has been a pharmacy here for over 50 years. It is the only remaining locally owned and owneroperated pharmacy in Holywood. We caught up with Liam and his staff to get an insight into how important the pharmacy is for the local community and what changes Liam has made recently as part of a fantastic extension and refurb project.

CONTACT 100 Abbey Ring, Holywood, BT18 9PF TEL 028 9042 3639

Burns Pharmacy

Your locally owned and owner-operated pharmacy in Holywood How long has Burns Pharmacy been there?

I have owned Burns Pharmacy for the past 22 years but there has been a pharmacy here for over 50 years. I am very proud to be the only remaining locally owned and owner-operated pharmacy in Holywood. Being independent and local makes us unique as we can adapt quickly to customer needs. Myself and the staff all live in Holywood and have a very strong connection with the town and people who live here and in surrounding areas. We are confident that our personal touch and customer service makes us stand out. In addition, we have plentiful, free and easy parking directly in front of the pharmacy and post office.

These are just some of the reasons that our customer base stretches from

Holywood to Knocknagoney to Helen’s Bay and the areas in between.

What are the roles and names of all the staff?

I (Liam Burns MPS) am full time Pharmacist/Owner; Michelle Laverty (MPS) is a full time Pharmacist. Lee-Anne Dunwoody and Betty Crossland (not pictured) are both qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Technicians and Helen Tumelty is a Post Office Clerk and Pharmacy Assistant.

The pharmacy has undergone a huge revamp over the last year. What changes have you made?

The pharmacy is unrecognisable compared with 18 months ago. Firstly, it has doubled in size. I took the opportunity to extend the premises last

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PICTURED: (L-R) are: Liam Burns MPS (Pharmacist/owner), Lee-Anne Dunwoody (Pharmacy Dispensing Technician), Michelle Laverty MPS (Pharmacist) and Helen Tumelty (Post office Clerk and Pharmacy Assistant).

year after the Mace shop closed down.

The premises have been completely refitted and the result is a spacious, bright, modern and very welcoming pharmacy and post office. The overall bright, easily accessible and modern premises makes the shop appealing and reflects the professional service we provide. Our customers love the new premises and that is what is most important to us.

The private consultation room is a great addition, how important was that in your plans?

The spacious, private consultation room has been a valuable addition to the business and is extremely well used for the delivery of a full range of healthcare services including for example blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening and the flu vaccination service. We also use it for medicine reviews for patients with asthma or diabetes and to provide advice on medicines. In addition, it is invaluable if people want a private discussion regarding any health care issue.

What are the full list of services available from Burns Pharmacy?

Other services provided in addition to those mentioned above are prescription ordering and collection service, minor ailment scheme, smoking cessation programme and professional healthcare

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We are privileged to be providing these essential services to the people of Holywood.

We would like to sincerely thank our customers for their continued loyalty and we are always pleased to welcome new customers also.

Liam Burns MPS

advice. We also offer a passport photo service using the latest technology.

In addition, our Post office also offers a full range of services, including easy bill payments; Euro currency; moneygram, postal orders and e top ups. We also operate the National Lottery and are an agent for DPD, thereby providing customers with a convenient drop off and pick up point for parcels. As a result of an arrangement between the post office and major UK banks, customers can also to take money out of their bank account within our post office and can make deposits into their account using their bank card or a cheque -particularly useful with closure of many high street banks recently.

You have a very loyal customer base who see the pharmacy as a friendly and approachable focal point in the community. How important is the role of the pharmacy in the community?

Customers are at the core of the business. As the only local, owneroperated pharmacy within the town, we believe we are at the heart of Holywood community and we pride ourselves on our customer service. We are privileged to be providing these essential services to the people of Holywood. We would like to sincerely thank our customers for their continued loyalty and we are always pleased to welcome new customers also.

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TOP NOTCH

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It feels great to be recognised --we think we’re doing things a little different to the mainstream and that more and more families are thinking about who they buy from and what they bring into their homes for their families.

Supporting independent designers we celebrate the imagination in children and visiting our store is like discovering a treasure trove full of amazing illustration and the best ideas in play from around the world. We really believe that raising children with creative toys and play means citizens with open hearts more capable of solving the world’s problems in the future.

Winners

Holywood Store Beats Harrods, Disney And Lego To Top UK Toy Store List CONGRATS Harrods, Disney and Lego. Three juggernauts in the world of toys and entertainment.

But a fantastic toy shop on the High Street right here in Holywood has pipped them to the post with gusto in a list of the top 10 Toy Stores in the UK.

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ocal Holywood toy store, Little Citizens Boutique, has been named in the top 10 Toy Stores in the UK, beating Harrods, Disney and Lego. They came in second only to Hamleys of London. Little Citizens was chosen for its creative and imaginative collection of toys from around the world. A selection you won’t find in a typical chain toy store. The list was compiled

by You Need to Visit, a blog for travel inspiration for families and has been written about in periodicals around the UK. The founder Alicia says, “We

are thrilled to be recognised and to beet out big companies with infinite resources is a real honour! I think parents really appreciate the benefits of play that our toys provide, they can be played with in more ways than one, last a long time and continue to inspire a child’s imagination and creativity.” At Little Citizens the staff go out of their way to provide personal recommendations and put together exciting goodie bags for traveling families, well-loved party bags or the perfect pack to take to grandma’s for the weekend.

120 High Street, Holywood, BT18 9HW littlecitizensboutique.com

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The Arts MUSIC

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will perform alongside Brace, Cooper and Jutz. Joining Americana artist Katie Pruitt on stage is two of the most talented local songwriters making waves in the music world, Triona and Aidan Logan. BelNash 2018 will celebrate the much loved ‘Songs Of David McWilliams’ and Panarts Young Songwriter Of The Year, seventeen year old Lucy Bell will feature in one of the headline THE ART...

In March 2018, Northern Ireland will once again celebrate the art of song concerts. Ciaran Scullion, Head of Music, Arts Council of Northern writing at the 14th Panarts Belfast Nashville Songwriters’ Festival.

Ireland, commented: www.belfastnashville.com “The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is committed to len Campbell’s daughter “We’re putting talented local providing valuable, meaningful Ashley helped to launch songwriters centre stage and for opportunities for our artists the annual music event the fourteenth year, Panarts is to develop their professional recently and is appearing with her showcasing the creative people careers. Panarts, through the band alongside Gallagher & Lyle, who write memorable songs. It’s Belfast Nashville Songwriters Una Healy, Kaz Hawkins, Texas a special and unique festival and Festival, not only brings the best songsmith Jarrod Dickenson and an important part of the music international talent to Belfast but Matt McGinn, who launches his calendar in Belfast City” also showcases and celebrates new album.

The world famous CMA our emerging artists giving them a Gallagher & Lyle are also sharing Songwriters Series is coming genuine boost to their careers.” their song writing skills in the over from Nashville and the The festival events will be held at Convention workshops along artists in the show have written Clayton Hotel Belfast from 7th – with American hit writer Jason thirty two number one hits for 11th March and is supported by Blume. Festival Patrons Benny people like Carrie Underwood, Arts Council NI, Arts & Business, & Graham are famous for their Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban. Downtown Radio and Forestside songs ‘Breakaway’, ‘Heart On Representing the CMA in the Shopping Centre. Tickets for the My Sleeve’ and ‘Stay Young’, a opening BelNash concert on 7th first twelve concerts are available number one hit for Don Williams. March are Nashville hit writers at www.belfastnashville.com and Graham Lyle went on to write Brett James, Natalie Hemby and from Dawsons Music Shop, Royal ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ Nicolle Galyon.

Avenue Belfast. Gold All Concert and ‘We Don’t Need Another Outstanding Bluegrass musicians tickets are on sale and the Song Hero’ for Tina Turner. Panarts are on the way to Belfast as well.

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Beauty

By Deborah Harper

Be Kind To Yourself

INSPIRED

After Mum died I was told ‘to be kind to myself’ so frequently and yet I didn’t really know what it meant or how to do it. A year had passed and I wanted to share some of the ways I was kind to myself - some was easy and some I am still working on.

1. Be Still

Turn off the phone, sit on the sofa or climb into bed. Just rest.

Sleep, think, write. Allow the silence to flood all the space around you. Light a candle, breathe deep and slow. It has been in these moments that I have worked out the path I want to take, the jobs that I need to prioritise and the people I need to be around. It brings clarity and I never regret taking the time to be still.

2. Find the Beauty in the Everyday

I created a photo album on my phone and I took photos of the little things that brought me joy.

They are little things, like the noise of rain hitting against the window, seeing the little flower begin to peak out of the cold winter ground. The everyday things become a comfort, none more so than a perfectly brewed cup of tea and a bacon buttie.

3. Treat Yourself.

This one I love doing it for other people through working at Deborah Harper Makeup & Beauty but treating yourself can sometimes feel like an indulgence and another thing

to make you feel guilty. But give yourself permission to be looked after. For me a facial is my escapism. The dark room, the candles, all the massage and lotions and potions,having lovely skin after - bonus! If that isn’t your thing, treat yourself to a mood boosting nail paint or de-stressing Indian head massage…I truly believe this is self care at its best.

4. Talk

Share, speak out, communicate.

This can be hard to do but not being able to talk can really get you down. Being able to talk takes practice too, often I have to write down my feelings so that I can then communicate them effectively and not go straight into argument mode.

I’ve also really benefited from counselling over the years, to be listened to and understood has given me clarity and good coping strategies for moving

forward. Getting stuck in the past is like seeing everything in black and white but moving on and living in the present is colour, it is vibrant and gives you a vision and hope for the future.

5. Say No

As a people pleaser by nature you fear saying no as you do not want to let people down or not being liked. So this one remains the toughest one for me. But over the years I have had to practicing hear myself say ‘No, I just couldn’t commit to that right now.’ My life is a cup, to feel fulfilled and content I need to fill it with things that bring joy. When I try to people please I fill it with more stress, anxiety, worry. When I have said no, the relief is greater than the guilt and my cup gets filled with more time to spend with family, walk the dog, time to keep on top of my accounts, space to be on my own etc etc.

Make a list of the things that bring you joy and promise yourself to do more of those in 2018. Even making the list will make you feel happier! Self care isn’t indulgent, it is an essential, for in loving yourself you are able to love others fully, with greater empathy and understanding. And in an a world that seems to have gone mad we all could do with a little more love.

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Science

FESTIVAL

An acclaimed astronaut, an esteemed wildlife cameraman, two celebrated bakers and a prehistoric feast with a renowned Professor top the bill as the fourth annual NI Science Festival announces its largest-ever programme.

SOME OF THIS YEARS BIGGEST EVENTS An Evening with Colonel Chris Hadfield SSE Arena February 15 A Taste of Prehistory at the Ulster Museum February 23 Doug Allan - An Eye Below Zero at the Whitla Hall, Queens University Belfast February 25 Bakineering in Space at the Ulster Museum February 25

PICTURED: Helen Osborn, Director of Library Services, Libraries NI; Chris McCreery, NI Science Festival Director; Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Nuala McAllister; and Mike Brennan, Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy Group, Department for the Economy.

NI Science Festival Launches Out of This World 2018 Programme REVEALED The complete schedule of events was revealed on Thursday, January 11, as the festival launched its 2018 programme at Belfast Central Library.

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ith over 180 events across 11 days and spanning over 50 venues throughout Northern Ireland, NI Science Festival 2018 is the science extravaganza’s most ambitious programme to date.

Revealed today alongside the festival’s flagship events was a stimulating programme suitable for all ages. The festival will host a range of workshops, talks and interactive activities for young people, parents and schools, coupled with an assortment of debates, talks, theatre, comedy, music and film to open the mind to the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for older audiences.

Some of this year’s biggest events include: An Evening with Colonel Chris Hadfield at the SSE Arena on February 15; A Taste of Prehistory at the Ulster Museum on February 23; Doug Allan - An Eye Below Zero at the Whitla Hall, Queen’s University Belfast on February 25; and Bakineering in Space at the Ulster Museum on February 25.

Other intriguing events include The Science of Harry Potter which will explore the science behind the hit franchise’s fantastic feats, while Carla Valentine, curator of the world-famous Barts Pathology Museum, talks all things autopsy and anatomy, drawing upon her experience as a mortician in Morbid Anatomy: Life & Death Inside the Mortuary (16+).

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PICTURED: Louise Smyth, Commercial Director, MCS Group; Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Nuala McAllister and Chris McCreery, NI Science Festival Director.

Department for the Economy, Belfast City Council, Tourism Northern Ireland, Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, Innovate UK, British Council Northern Ireland, Matrix and STEM recruitment specialists MCS Group.

Mike Brennan, Deputy Secretary at the Department for the Economy, said: “The NI Science Festival has continued to go from strength to strength since its beginning in 2015 and is now in its fourth year. As the lead sponsor the Department recognises the importance of the Festival in helping to promote and raise the profile of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – to young people and their families through interesting and fun events.

“Research has shown that the demand for STEM skills will continue to grow and festivals such as these help to open people’s eyes to the wide variety of careers, which an interest in STEM subjects can lead to.”

It’s fantastic that he’s returning to Belfast to inspire our budding scientists and astronomers.”

For more information about NI Science Festival events and to purchase tickets, visit www.nisciencefestival. com and keep up to date with the festival on Facebook and Twitter.

* 180 EVENTS 11 DAYS 50 VENUES

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With 10% of the population sporting radiant red locks, Dr Declan McKenna discusses the ginger gene, explaining how it affects hair colour and why it is so common in this part of the world in Ginger Genetics (18+).

In the fight against Bacterial pathogens developing resistance to the miracle medicine, antibiotics; hear from experts in infection control about the threat of the spread of superbugs in The Antibiotic Apocalypse (14+), at Ulster University Feb 21. Hear how scientists are developing new treatments to tackle antibiotic-resistant bacteria, to prevent civilisation stepping back into a medical Dark-Age. NI Science Festival Director, Chris McCreery, commented: “we’ve witnessed a real resurgence and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from people of all ages.

From robotics to astronautics, health, medicine, and the natural world. NI Science Festival 2018 presents a jampacked programme of events covering the big issues of today alongside the weird and wonderful from the world of science that the festival has become synonymous with.

“Over 11 days, you can dine in prehistoric Ireland with Professor Alice Roberts; join Colonel Chris Hadfield as he talks through his five-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS); listen to wildlife cameraman, Doug Allen – who has worked on hugely popular series including Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet – as he delivers a fascinating talk on marine biology, diving and filming at the poles; and even join Great British Bake Off stars Andrew Smyth and Tom Gillford as they facilitate an interactive session exploring the astonishing connections between everyday bakes and the extraordinary engineering that helps keep astronauts alive in space,” Chris explained.

“With over 180 events, NI Science Festival 2018 surely has something that will appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds,” he concluded.

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Entrepreneurs YENI PICTURED: LEFT: Dynamo, Priory Integrated College BELOW: Kairos, Sullivan Upper

SHOW CASE

Holywood Young Entrepreneurs Celebrate Success BRAVO A number of students from local schools recently participated in the Young Enterprise programme, showcasing their products for sale to the public at St George’s Market, Belfast.

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t George’s Market hosted over 700 students from over 60 schools who showcased their start-up businesses at the event, as well as their products, which they developed from conception to production in just three months. The programme takes each student on a business start-up journey that enables the development of business and entrepreneurial skills, while giving them their first opportunity to trade by launching their product for sale at The Big Market. The students are responsible for developing an initial product idea, developing it into a real product for sale, creating a business plan, raising capital to fund production, before marketing and selling their product to the general public –

hopefully generating a profit.

The company from Regent House School, named Th13teen, won the Social Media Award at the event for the most retweets. Company Managing Director, Andrew Ritchie (17), said on the day: “We were happy just to participate, but it was an absolute delight to win. Caitlin Reid and Sam Hill were in charge of social media. I’m sure there’ll be a Regent House Grammar team here next year.

Donaghadee teenager, Andrew, participated in the programme along with 13 of his classmates, and his enthusiasm was palpable: “As soon as my school told me about the programme, I immediately completed an application form to take part. We created a book that aims to tackle the stigma surrounding autism,

mainly through raising awareness of autism among Key Stage 2 (primary school aged) children.

Throughout the development of our product we sought advice from specialists, including Autism NI. We hope our book will allow children to gain a greater understanding of autism.”

Carol Fitzsimons, CEO of Young Enterprise, said that every year the Young Enterprise programmes “raise the bar when it comes to product creation, innovation, development, and selling techniques. From fairy doors to craft packs, and artisan coffee to jewellery, mobile apps, gift sets, and more, the selection of products on show at The Big Market 2017 was nothing short of excellent.”

“Throughout the day we watched young entrepreneurs execute all their learning from the programmes to connect with, not just their customers, but also their competitors and team-mates on the day. A big thanks goes out to all the schools who support their students in taking part, as well as our mentors, sponsors, and judges, without whom The Big Market simply couldn’t be the success it is.”

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Schools PROJECT

Glass WW1 Portraits Brought To life PORTRAITS As 2018 marks the centenary of the end of WW1, Campbell College has launched a year-long project entitled ‘The Men Behind the Glass’ in partnership with the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) which will bring to life the stories of 126 pupils and one member of the school’s teaching staff who died in service during the First World War.

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he project commences with a series of Primary Schools’ creative workshops which are taking place in East Belfast and beyond throughout January. The project, “The Men Behind the Glass” www. menbehindtheglass.co.uk, which has received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, was prompted by the photographic portraits of the fallen which have lined the wood-panelled walls of Campbell College’s Central Hall for decades. Realising that the photographs were starting to deteriorate, the College contacted PRONI to seek advice on preserving them before they were lost forever.

This in turn sparked the idea for a wider historical project, not only to restore the images, but to uncover and share the real-life stories of the teenage boys and young men “behind the glass”.

The year-long programme will include schools outreach and curriculum activity, creative exchange events with Germany, community engagement, arts events and the development of an archive website. The activity will culminate in the unveiling of a collaborative archive exhibition on Remembrance Weekend in November 2018 - an exhibition which will then tour various venues throughout the Island of Ireland.

Campbell College Headmaster, Robert Robinson MBE said, “Thanks to the support of Heritage Lottery Fund and PRONI we have been able to put together a really exciting range of activities that will open our archive to everyone and allow us to work in partnership with local Primary and Secondary Schools, local history associations, community groups, arts groups and many more. This

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This is about paying respect to our Old Campbellians - the men and boys we lost and telling their stories. It is also about connecting these stories with our lives today and involving as many people as possible in the process.

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PICTURED: P7 pupils from Grange Park Primary School, Harry Challinor and Molly Reid, pictured along with Mr Robert Robinson MBE, Headmaster of Campbell College Belfast

is about paying respect to our Old Campbellians - the men and boys we lost and telling their stories. It is also about connecting these stories with our lives today and involving as many people as possible in the process. Through the digital side of this project we hope to open up the conversation to the many corners of Ireland - where lives were lost. 100 years on and it is more important than ever that we never forget.”

Leading the Primary School workshop, Creative Engagement Co-ordinator, Michelle Young said, “Today, these P7 pupils have been introduced to the story of one pupil, whose story has been recovered through archived letters written home from the battlefield in Northern France. Through role-play and art, the 11 year olds have been given an insight into the lives of local teenagers who, at that time, volunteered to go to war and were actively encouraged to do so by their proud and patriotic families. Little did they know the horrors they would face. It’s gritty stuff but the young people have been really captivated by the storyline and it has definitely brought the story to life for them.”

For anyone who has a story to tell or would like to get involved please visit menbehindtheglass.co.uk.

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Transport MULTI MODAL

PICTURED: Translink Group Chief Executive Chris Conway and Claire McLernon from Sustrans. For more information visit www.translink.co.uk/ cycleshelters/ .

PARK UP Cyclists across Northern Ireland can now benefit from 38 new bike shelter/ storage facilities including in Holywood following the completion of a Translink Cycle Shelter Programme.

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ituated at both Translink NI Railways and Ulsterbus stations, the new facilities will cater for the surge in popularity of cycling across Northern Ireland for both Translink customers and staff. Translink has installed 10-bike parking shelters / ‘cycle d’s’ across most locations that customers can use free of charge. In addition, secure parking compounds have been installed at Holywood Train Station accommodating 30 bikes and at Lisburn Train Station for 20 bikes.

Customers can apply online via the Translink website for a Translink key fob to use these facilities*.

Their arrival supports a key indicator in the draft Programme for Government (2016 – 2021) to increase the use of public transport and active travel which is crucial to improving physical and mental health as well as reducing environmental impact.

Translink Group Chief Executive Chris Conway said: “This is good news

for all our customers who want to enjoy an active lifestyle enabling them to easily integrate both cycling and public transport into their regular journeys.

“Cycling offers a healthy, flexible, inexpensive and environmentallyfriendly way to travel for people of all ages. 65% of everyday journeys in NI are less than five miles – perfect distances for a leisurely cycle.

“Existing cycle facilities are popular with many at capacity so this significant development will provide our customers with convenient parking for easy transfer onto the bus or train. 2018 is also the Year of Infrastructure and we will monitor the success of this pilot scheme with a view to future development to ensure our passenger facilities are as attractive and accessible as possible. We’re now encouraging our customers to use these new bike shelter facilities as part of their daily active travel routine,” said Chris.

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Translink’s New Station Cycle Shelter Programme

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This offers the opportunity for people living locally to cycle to train and bus stations across Northern Ireland rather than drive these short distances, thus reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

Multi-modal journeys are the future and we would encourage more people to consider this as part of their commute or daily routine.

Beyond this we’d like to see investment in safe cycle routes to stations and Park & Ride sites

Gordon Clarke Sustrans Northern Ireland Director

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