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Contents Loop Mag is the new name for Bloom Magazine! We hope you enjoy the new look
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4 LOCAL NEWS
14 HEALTH & BEAUTY
24 FAMILY BREAKDOWN
8 KARATE CHAMP
16 CULTURE NIGHT
26 RENEWABLE ENERGY
10 STAR QUALITY
20 THROUGH THE LENS
28 SLIMMING WORLD
All you need to know that was or is happening.
Holywood world champ and team celebrated at Stormont.
Ashfield students embark on unique film project.
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Deborah Harper with some new year inspiration.
The launch of the film capturing the legendary event.
Meet Holywood film maker Michael Foster.
Hunt Solicitors on how to deal with one of life’s challenges.
The Action Renewable Awards You can get involved.
Your local groups and how to maintain your resolutions.
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Jane McClenaghan, author of the Vital Nutrition Cookbook and a leading nutritionist in Northern Ireland, has been highly commended for her outstanding practice at the highly coveted CAM Awards. The CAM Awards are the UK’s ‘Oscars’ of the complementary and alternative health industry, and recognise individuals who are making a real difference through their work. Jane has beaten stiff competition across the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland and has been acknowledged as a practitioner whose work has inspired and motivated through best practice. From cookery classes, nutrition workshops, oneto-one consultations and workplace health, Jane strives to share
Local Nutritionist Scoops Top Award
her knowledge and expertise to give people the confidence to
/// ACCOLADE FOR COUNTY DOWN HEALTH EXPERT. THE CAM AWARDS ARE THE UK’s OSCARS OF THE COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE HEALTH INDUSTRY
Jane supports people with a variety of health issues, but has a
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make better choices which will have a real positive effect on their lives. With her many years of successful clinical practice, special interest in hormone balance and adrenal support (stress and exhaustion). She practices from Framar Health, Belfast www.framarhealth.com
The annual North Down Sports Awards are currently open for nominations. The awards were first presented
Holywood Festive Window Winners!
/// JOINT WINNERS FROM 55 PICTORIAL PANES
From Left: Rachel Elliott (Homebird Café), David Menary (HCC President), Cllr Peter Martin (Mayor of North Down) and Nicki Beattie and Ronan Peden from The Yard Gallery.
in 1998 and are now in their 18th and final year. Next year’s annual sports awards will be the first opportunity to recognise sporting talent within the new Council area of North Down and Ards. This is an opportunity for residents, participating members of sports clubs / organisations / schools or other sporting
The joint winners of the 2014 Holywood Festive Window Competition, organised by the Chamber and sponsored by North Down Borough Council, are The Yard Gallery and
bodies involved in sport within
Homebird Café. Over 55 festive displays were judged by
the Borough of North Down,
the Mayor and Chamber President and the winners were
to nominate a person or team for an award(s) in any one of the following categories: Sports Person of the Year/ Young Sports Person of the
announced at last Saturday’s Christmas Lights Switch On. David Menary, President of Holywood Chamber of Commerce said, “We’re delighted that Holywood town centre is looking its beautiful best this festive season. We have to make our town centres as appealing as possible
Year (under 18)/Young Sports
to visitors and shoppers, especially when there are offers
Person of the Year (under 15)/
elsewhere. We trust that shoppers see for themselves these
Sports Team of the Year/Junior Team of the Year (Under 18)/ Junior Team of the Year (Under
visual treats and the pride and effort we have in all our businesses that collectively make Holywood the success it is. We very much appreciate the support that NDBC has
15)/Sports Coach of the Year/
provided us for this initiative.” Christine Mahon, Director of
Bruce Mulligan Award/Young
Development Services, commented, “North Down Borough
Sports Volunteer of the Year
Council is pleased to assist local businesses in this way and
(Under 18). Closing date for
sees this joint initiative as a positive way to promote local
completed forms is 5.00pm
trade in preparation for a great Christmas in Holywood.”
on Friday 30 January 2015.
Holywood Chamber of Commerce has made £50 donations
To download a nomination form visit northdown.gov.uk/ sportsawards. Or call 028 9127 8030
to the following charities: Helping Hand (Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children) and NI Cancer Fund for Children on the recommendation of the competition winners. holywoodchamber.co.uk loopmag.net 5
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Building on their success from their pop-up shop at Christmas 2013 and their five Great Taste Awards in 2014, handmade chocolatier La Coquine has now established a permanent base in Holywood’s High Street. Founder Brenda Fraser tells us “we already make the chocolate sauces for Yea-Yo to serve with their frozen yoghurt, crepes and waffles, so there was a natural synergy for taking space in the cafe to retail our chocolates and we’re delighted that our Handmade in Holywood brand is now available in 68 High Street Holywood!’ La Coquine will be developing new flavours leading into Spring/Summer 2014 and will, of course, have plenty of hearts going on for Valentine’s Day. 68 High Street, Holywood.
Great news that one of Holywood’s institutions
Artist Sue Bamford exhibited Gannets (above)
is back on the High Street! Hamid from The
at Saltee Island in last year’s Nature through Art
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Exhibition at the Castle Espie Gallery that attracted
from the original location. “I’m very happy to be
submissions from artists and photographers from
back and I would like to take this opportunity
across NI. This year’s will run from 14 February to
to thank all our customers and wish them a
22 March. Deadline for submissions is 9th January,
very happy new year!” The Family run business
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LOCALKARATE
The Champ NI KARATE ACADEMY cathymcaleer@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07751 465323 Local karate champ goes global!
Holywood karate champion Fergus McMullan was invited to Stormont following his recent success and achievement in Argentina winning gold and silver at the World Championships... Fergus’ mother (Kathy) and Father (Richard) plus sister Tamzin went along to show support and how proud they were...
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outh Belfast MP Dr
for their dedication and
and given the young age of
Alasdair McDonnell has
strong showing representing
many of our competitors,
acknowledged the success
Northern Ireland. NI Coach
lays the groundwork for
of the NI Karate Academy
and world karate champion
future success. Dr McDon-
following their recent suc-
Cathy McAleer who also runs
nell added: “I would like to
cess at the World Champi-
Holywood Karate Club said;
acknowledge the hard work
onships in Argentina. The
“It was an exciting opportu-
of all the club members
team, including members
nity to represent Northern
and the tremendous efforts
aged nine to adult, emerged
Ireland at the world cham-
they put in to training and
with six gold medals and a
pionships in October. Our
competing. Special praise is
number of silver and bronze,
small team did us proud, and
also due to their families and
and were ranked 4th overall.
were ranked as the fourth
supporters including Cathy
Dr McDonnell hosted a
Country overall, returning
McAleer, herself a successful
reception at Stormont,
with six world champions.
champion, who has given so
where team members and
It’s a tremendous boost to
much back to the sport she
their families were thanked
Karate in Northern Ireland,
loves.”
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Action! TWO DAY FILM CHALLENGE Local schools embark on a unique task take a concept to the screen and everything in between!
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Moving Image Arts students from Ashfield Girls’ High School and Aquinas Grammar School Belfast got an insight to the filmmaking business recently, participating in a bespoke film project for Belfast dental practice, Gentle Dental Care supported by Cinemagic and the Arts & Business Northern Ireland Investment Programme.
he ten young people,
braces, an issue that Gentle
allowing them to work as
aged 15-18, had
Dental wanted to examine
a team and express their
just two days to develop
in a creative environment
opinions as well as develop
a filmmaking brief from
to help communicate with
an understanding of the
concept to screen under
their patients in a new and
filmmaking process.
the guidance of Cinemagic
innovative way.
Heather Carr, Business
and the film was premiered
After a research morning in-
Manager, Arts & Business NI
at the closing night of the
volving 90 pupils from both
said: “It is fantastic to see a
Cinemagic Film Festival in
schools,the dental practice
local business working so
Odyssey Cinemas Belfast.
was transformed into a film
well in partnership with an
The film students had a
set for the project, with all
arts organisation to develop
challenging task to create
of the staff taking on star-
a really innovative solution
the film ‘Brace Yourself’,
ring roles in the film! The
to promote their business.
focusing on the thoughts
initiative allowed the young
We look forward to sup-
and concerns young teen-
film students to research
porting them again in the
agers have about getting
an important youth issue,
future”
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STAR QUALITY Roll out the red carpet! facebook.com/Holywoodculturenight
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/// A TOUCH OF HOLYWOOD GLAMOUR The organisers of Holywood Culture Night, local singer/songwriter and business woman Mari Jackson and registered charity Holywood Shared Town, recently held a private screening of a short film produced by local film-maker & student Michael Foster all about Holywood Culture Night & Day.
he event “Holywood
be achieved with this years
support their towns initiative
goes to Hollywood” was
Culture Night which was
without even seeing the
held at Strand Arts Centre
mainly sponsored by local
film. Each emailing Mari their
(the old cinema) and was
businesses. The good news
video clips from Vancouver,
open to all Holywood
is that most businesses
London and Dublin; actor
business owners. The main
who returned our recent
and model - Jamie Dornan,
objective was to promote
questionnaires, did so with
adventure athlete and moti-
further investment from
a positive message so hope-
vational speaker - Mark Pol-
the business community to
fully we’re on the right track”.
lock, olympic snowboarder
provide more events for
The free event with a dress
- Aimee Fuller, TV presenter
Holywood in the future. “We
code of; “A Touch of Holy-
and comedian - Michael
are currently working on
wood Glamour” included a
Smiley and Comedian and
a Cultural Calendar for the
drinks reception (sponsored
Actor - Shane Todd.
town”, says Mari who works
by Cafe Eighty-One) a come-
“We are very grateful to all
as a volunteer promoting
dian, guest speakers and an
of these people who will
and running events, and
opportunity to network. The
help to put Holywood on
along with her husband
event also had some spon-
the tourist route & boost our
Garry of Garry’s Barber
sorship from Simon Brien
economy,” said Mari. “We are
Shop, is very keen to see
Estate Agents. The short film
also very grateful to film-
Holywood placed firmly on
which includes original mu-
maker Michael Foster,” says
the tourist map. “We need
sic written and performed
Mari who has done an excel-
more businesses to come
by Mari Jackson, is endorsed
lent job for his hometown”.
on board and get involved
by the following famous Ho-
Read about Michael in Loop,
in this initiative especially
lywood people, all of whom
his Facebook page mfostertv
after showing us what can
were more than happy to
or www.michaelfoster.tv
The film has already had over 12,000 hits on Youtube and can be viewed by typing in Holywood Culture Night to Youtube. More information and the film itself can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Holywoodculturenight. The film will hopefully be going to the NI & Irish Tourist Boards to help promote tourism and economic growth for Holywood. 16 loopmag.net
GUESTS ARRIVING, MINGLING AND ENJOYING THE LINE UP OF THE NIGHT INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS, THE FILM ITSELF, GUEST SPEAKERS AND COMEDIAN PADDY MCDONNELL... Photography by stephencrosslandphotography.com
Mari & Garry Jackson
Samina Dornan & Julia Harkness
Guest speaker, Ali Flemming ex UTV
Michael Foster & his Mother, Cathy.
The Strand Arts Centre
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Linda Alexander, Holywood Shared Town
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BEHINDTHECAMERA
The story of a local film maker View Michaels’ portfolio www.michaelfoster.tv
M
y first recollection of
reached a crossroads in Octo-
the barber’s chair. Michael
getting a “buzz” for
ber 2013. ‘I felt compelled to
took the day and night with
film’ says Michael, ‘was when
move from something that
a three pronged approach;
I got my first Hi-8 tape cam-
has inherent negative con-
Family, Food & Fun/Strings,
corder, aged 12. I filmed eve-
notations (debt, the stigma
Songs & Soul/Riot, Rock &
rything - the life of a 12 year
associated with banking
Roll. With each stage taking
old isn’t that exciting, but to
organisations), to something
you progressively through
me it was my way of leaving
that people can enjoy and ap-
the event. So what does the
my mark and saying “I was
preciate. It was the most dif-
future hold for Michael? ‘Eve-
here”!’ Michael bought his
ficult decision I’ve ever had to
rything has just snowballed. I
first DLSR video camera in
make - logistically, financially
went from having only
January last year. ‘By March
and mentally - but on reflec-
limited experience to work-
I had made my first piece to
tion it’s been the right one.’ As
ing on promotional films for
present at a college applica-
a result he embarked on his
local artist Trevor J. Brown and
tion interview. It was a short
HNC & HND in Creative Media
the Derry/Londonderry Hal-
(and crude!) stop-motion
Production (Moving Image) at
loween and Christmas festivi-
animation called “Meet Jack”
North West Regional College.
ties, weddings, a music video
about a character made of
Being a lifelong customer of
for Holywood comedian
household objects who has
Garry’s Barber Shop came
Shane Todd and the Garry’s
lost his way, but who finds his
with its perks, Garry and his
Barber Shop sessions. I have
purpose in life. That anima-
wife Mari Jackson got Michael
upcoming projects for Belfast
tion helped me secure my
involved with the filming
tech company Get Invited,
course place.’
of Holywood Culture Night
short films and music videos,
Michael worked in a finance
after hearing about his career
but my aspirations are far
company for eight years but
change whilst chatting on
greater still.’
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Search “Holywood Culture Night 2014” on YouTube.
LIFE THROUGH THE LENS...
Attempting to take in Holywood Culture Night was a wonderful experience. Holywood videographer, film-maker, photographer and music producer Michael Foster had the same experience, although he also had to capture it all on film. A bewildering prospect to many but one which he did with great flair and huge success. We spoke to Michael to see where this passion for film was ignited.
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LOCAL LEGAL ADVICE
Family Breakdown
W
/// The questions you need to ask during a very stressful time
e all look forward to the wife and ultimately divorce.
future circumstances. In this
holiday period, but un-
Getting divorced is one of the
article, Una McGettrick, head
fortunately for some, this time
most stressful things you can
of the family law & divorce
can also bring with it a number face in life; however you also
practice at Hunt Solicitors, has
of high pressure situations
have several important deci-
outlined several of the most
which can culminate in the
sions to make which could ulti- common questions that clients
separation of a husband and
mately have a bearing on your
often ask her.
/// WHAT REASONS CAN I GIVE FOR THE MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN?
The monetary value of the mar-
the house. All assets such as Pen-
riage assets can also determine
sions and savings as well as both
There are five grounds under
which court is used. Your solicitor parties’ income will be relevant to
which you can file a divorce. Three will help you determine which
reaching an overall settlement.
are termed as ‘fault’ based, i.e. one
Court you should use.
party is at fault for the marriage
/// WHO DO THE CHILDREN STAY WITH?
/// WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE CONTESTS THE DIVORCE?
When a couple separates it is
The majority of divorces proceed
and agree contact on an amicable
uncontested, with only one party
basis. If this is not possible one
ending; 1. Adultery, 2. Unreasonable behaviour, 3. Desertion . The other two grounds for divorce are termed ‘non-fault’ based: 4. Two years separation with consent, 5. Five years separation. It will depend on your own set of cir-
obviously advantageous to try
needing to attend court on the
party may have to issue court day of the hearing. If your spouse proceedings and let the family is not agreeable your divorce can court decide on access. When still proceed although it will be
determining who the children
classified as a contested divorce.
should live with the court will
It is worthwhile noting that con-
look at several important factors
tested divorces can be lengthy
such as what is in the best inter-
and expensive.
ests of the children.
ings you must have been married
/// WHO KEEPS THE HOUSE?
for a period of at least two
This depends on whose name
years. A divorce can be issued in
the house in is. If the matrimonial
/// MY SPOUSE HAS LEFT THE MATRIMONIAL HOME AND I HAVE NO MONEY, WHAT CAN I DO?
either the County Court or the
home is in your spouse’s sole
If your spouse is the main earner
High Court and will usually be
name, it is extremely important
or the ‘bread winner’ you may be
determined by the ‘grounds for
you seek legal advice imme-
entitled to spousal maintenance.
divorce’. For example, Unreason-
diately. If the house is in joint
In addition you may be entitled
able Behaviour petitions are
names, negotiations will need to
to make a claim for child
cumstances as to which grounds you will apply for divorce.
/// HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A DIVORCE? In order to issue divorce proceed-
primarily heard in the High Court. take place as to who should keep
maintenance.
If you would like to discuss your own individual circumstances Una can be contacted for a free initial meeting at Hunt Solicitors on 028 90428600 or umcgettrick@huntsolictors.com 24 loopmag.net
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every pen so the guests stay nice and warm regardless of the weather outside! Each room also has a floor length window so your pets can see staff at all times. Within easy reach of Holywood, Bangor, Dundonald, Belfast and Ards, all pets are covered with Pet Plan insurance during their stay and the premises are licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Boarding cost is fully inclusive of food, treats, bedding and any other special requirements. They can cater for pets with medical conditions/special diets. Tel 028 9042 1974. info@happycatz.co.uk
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ENERGYEVENT
Celebrating Sustainable Energy ACTION RENEWABLES www.actionrenewables.co.uk Promoting sustainable energy North Down businesses are invited to share ‘shining’ moment for renewables in Northern Ireland as action renewables announces their biggest awards event yet...
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elebrating seven years of promoting
at Vayu. Set to take place at
Installation and Most Suc-
sustainable energy through
the historic Belfast Harbour
cessful Renewable Electricity
the Action Renewables As-
Commissioner’s Office on
Installation added to the
sociation Awards, Northern
Friday 27th March 2015, the
existing list of Best Renewa-
Ireland’s leading group of
2015 Action Renewables As-
bles Installation within the
renewables experts has
sociation Awards luncheon
Education, Healthcare and
teamed up with Tughans
is planned to be the best yet
Public Sector, Best Com-
Solicitors and renewable
for the event, and organisa-
munity Renewable Energy
electricity supplier Vayu,
tions from North Down are
Project, Best Planning for Re-
to announce the launch
invited to participate in
newable Energy Project and
of their 2015 awards.
these prestigious awards
Best Promotion of Sustain-
Nicola Branagh, Business
by submitting an entry. The
able Transport announced
Development Manager,
awards will also be opened
for March. Deadline is Friday
Action Renewables (centre)
up to new applicants
13th February 2015, with
is pictured at the launch
this year, with additional
winners announced at the
with event sponsors James
categories including Most
flagship event on Friday
Pringle, Partner, Tughans
Environmentally Sustainable
27th March in advance of
(left) and Ross McConnell,
Construction Project, Most
a gourmet lunch and after-
Renewable Energy Manager
Successful Renewable Heat
noon networking event.
Download an entry pack or book a place at the awards www.actionrenewables.co.uk 26 loopmag.net
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Holywood resident Alexis James is a fully qualified semi permanent make up artist with 5 years experience and over 5,000 procedures carried out. Her aim is to provide clients with stunning, natural looking makeup that will last for years. Her studio, Pretty in Ink, is fully registered with Belfast City Council and Alexis is also a fully qualified trainer having recently completed a one year certificate. She set up her studio on the outskirts of East Belfast, just 12 minutes from Holywood and has become much sought after for her skills. “The art of semi permanent make up is one I take very seriously and seeing women transformed and the confidence
Semi permanent make up artist “I have done over 500 eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner with blush. You can also have your eyebrows redesigned or tattooed over you natural eyebrows with whatever shape you desire. Perhaps you have over-plucked or waxed and are fed up drawing them on every day? Or going on holiday and they just wash off in the pool? Call me for a free consultation and test. We will tint and shape to your new eyebrows that you desire. Eyeliner top & Bottom £175 Eyebrows £150 Lip Liner £120 Eyeliner £120 Lip Liner & Blush £150 Eyebrows & Liner Bottom £225
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SUPERSUPPORTNETWORK
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LOSING WEIGHT JUST BECAUSE IT’S JANUARY. Make sure your motivation to lose weight is more than just ‘because it’s the New Year’. Think about your reasons for wanting to lose weight. Making small changes that you’re confident you can keep up will increase
/// RESOLUTE RESOLUTIONS Every year millions of people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. In fact, weight loss is the number one goal for 75 per cent of adults, but most have given up by the end of the month. Local Slimming World Consultant, Sally Moore, offers her top tips to stay on track with your resolutions. This year New Year can be a good time to make the decision to change your lifestyle and lose weight.
and naturally low-fat foods
such as losing 1-2lbs a week,
like pasta, rice, potatoes, lean
losing a stone in a couple of
meat, fish and plenty of fruit
months or reaching your goal
and vegetables so they’re never
weight in 12 months. Slimming
hungry and it’s easy to enjoy all
World members share their ups
their favourite dishes. No foods
and downs every week.
are banned – even chocolate,
SETTING UNREALISTIC TARGETS
cheese and alcohol – so there’s no guilt or deprivation.
Set yourself achievable short-
your chances of success.
JOINING A GYM.
GOING ON A ‘FAD’ DIET.
Many people believe that exer-
Fad diets are often based
cise alone will shift their excess
around extremes such as
pounds. But research shows
banning whole food groups
that exercise combined with
or replacing them with liquid
a healthy eating programme
foods. This approach can lead to
is the most effective route. At
hunger and deprivation which
Slimming World members are
GOING IT ALONE.
eventually cause the slimmer to
encouraged to build up slowly
Research shows that slimmers
lapse, binge, feel guilty and gain
and incorporate just a small
are more successful at losing
more weight than they’ve lost.
amount of physical activity into
and maintaining their weight
their daily routine. Activities
when they have the support
GOING HUNGRY
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such as washing the car, walk-
and advice of likeminded peo-
Slimming World’s healthy eating
ing the dog and gardening all
ple in a group setting. Slimming
plan, Food Optimising, encour-
add up. Set yourself achievable
World members share their ups
ages members to eat satisfying
short-term and long-term goals,
and downs every week.
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PLAN YOUR MONTH
What’s On in Holywood /// January 2015 /// PLAN YOUR MONTH AHEAD
FRIDAY
After School Club Happy New Year to “Holywood 3.30pm-5.30pm Community”! Please see a list P1-P7. £1 per session. Art & gardening. Contact: Denice. Tel: of “What’s on” Starting Week beginning Monday 5th January 2015 028 9042 8036 during club time. Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Contact: Bill Lockhart. REDBURN COMMUNITY Tel: 028 9042 8036 during the time CENTRE of the group.
MONDAY 55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session. Contact : Julie Crozier . Tel: 028 9042 8036 in club time Citizens Advice Bureau 1.30-3.30pm. Drop in.
TUESDAY Parent & Toddler 10am-12pm. Tuesday/Thursday. £1 membership & £1.50 per session. Tel: 028 9042 8036 during session time. After School Club 3.30-5.30pm P1-P4. £1 per session. Contact: Denice. Tel: 028 9042 8036 in club time.
WEDNESDAY Community Coffee Shop 11am-1pm. Contact: Bridget Tel: 028 9042 8036 Patchwork Club 2pm-4pm. All ages welcome. Redburn Community Church 8pm-10pm
THURSDAY
SUNDAY Redburn Community Church 10.30am-1.30pm & 7-9pm
QUEENS HALL SULLIVAN PLACE MONDAY Art Club 3.30pm-5.30pm. P1-P7. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420 during club times. Girl’s Group 6.30-9.30pm. P7-Form 5. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420 during club times.
TUESDAY 55+ Group 2-4pm. £2 per session. Contact: Julie. Tel: 028 9042 1420 during club times.
WEDNESDAY After School Club 3.30-5.30pm. P1-P4. £1 per session. Contact: Pauline. Tel: 028 9042 1420 during club times.
THURSDAY
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SATURDAY Morning Club 9.30-12.30pm. P1-P4. £1 per session.
Please Note there will be an Adult Gardening Club on a Tuesday @ 2pm starting on 13th January 2015. We are looking for more adults to get involved in this project which is based at Redburn Community Centre, Jackson’s Road Holywood. If interested please phone Bridget on 02890428036 or email redburn@northdown. gov.uk
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HAPPY NEW YEAR HOLYWOOD! We’ve got loads going on in 2015. If you’re busy too, maybe we can take a load off your shoulders... We cater for small, informal dinner parties, serving some of the tasty dishes that (we hope!) you know us for. Here’s an idea of what we can do for you: Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Apricots & Preserved Lemon £6.50pp
Creamy Pork Casserole with Wholegrain Mustard & Bacon £5.50pp
Lentil, Mushroom & Aubergine Bake with Moussaka Topping £4.50pp
Thai Green Chicken Curry £5.50pp
Beef braised in Guinness with Shallots & Mushrooms £6.50pp
Beetroot & Coconut Curry £4.00pp
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