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LITTLE WING BURSARY
HOLYWOOD LADIES
Rockport School help Eason’s launch their fantastic 2017 Spelling Bee. We have all the buzz
Six local clubs have benefitted from £500 via the Little Wings Stars bursary scheme
Holywood Golf Club ladies captain and fellow members raise a huge amount for chosen charity
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Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Awards celebrate 60 years. And there’s still time to enter
Paul Rankin shares some recipes with a slice of St Paddys Day inspiration on the side
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The very latest news from Holywood and the surrounding area
SHARED GLORY AFTER ‘TOUGH BUT TERRIFIC’ TIME
<<< PICTURED Dundonald/Sullivan – Winners of the Bateson’s Challenge Sharing the big moment: Cadets from Dundonald and Sullivan Upper School Detachments share the honour of winning the 2017 Bateson’s Challenge Military Skills Competition. Pictured, from left, are Cadet Lance Corporals Hollie Large (14); Billy Hagan (15) and Alyson Scott (14), all from Dundonald; Cadet Corporal Conan MacGillivray (16); Cadet Company Sergeant Major David Cooley (18) and Cadet Lance Corporal Connor McMullan (15) and, representing Dundonald Detachment, Cadet Lance Corporal Joel Coll (15) and Cadet Younesse Ainouche (13).
Local teenagers exchanged warm beds and home comforts for the chilly challenge of a wintry weekend at Ballykinler Cadet Training Centre recently when they took part in the annual Bateson’s Challenge Military Skills Competition. t the end of an adventure A judged by the kids to be ‘tough but terrific’ Dundonald and Holywood shared the honours, with a tie for the Bateson’s Challenge Award. Company Commander, Major Colin Forrester, says, “It was a fair result, reflecting sterling effort from two great teams. The weather was typical for the time of year and all of the cadets (and the adult volunteers) felt the cold! We were all glad we had packed thermals, gloves, woolly hats and thick socks, but it took more than wet winter weather to dampen the spirits of the Cadets. Tackling everything from Command Tasks to Military Knowledge, Field Craft
and First Aid plus a March followed by a controlled shoot on Ballykinler’s superb 100 metre range, the kids took everything in their stride and faced each new challenge with high spirits and a great sense of fun. It was a fantastic opportunity for the young people to enjoy adventurous outdoor activities in a safe yet always challenging environment, making new friends, having fun and building both their self-confidence and personal discipline. For me, the best part of the weekend was seeing everyone pull together to make it all work. In particular a massive vote of thanks to the Adult Instructors who give up their free time
and put in such hard work. I know the Cadets and, indeed, their families are extremely grateful for they are well aware of the benefits which Cadet membership brings to young people. I’m truly proud to be Officer Commanding of such a great company, working with such fantastic people.” Fourteen-year-old Hollie Large, 15 from Dundonald Detachment said, “It was all immensely competitive, but such great fun that we were more than happy to share the win with our friends from Sullivan Upper School Detachment! The stands were amazing but my personal favourites were the stalk and the command task. I love a challenge!”
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COMMUNITY
Helen’s Bay Players – Spring Production, 6-8 April
8pm in St John’s Church Hall elen’s Bay Players’ spring production will be in an exciting new format. They will put on a programme of three plays consisting of two short sketches called ‘Deckchairs’ and a slightly longer one act play called ‘Rude Awakenings’. The longer play is set in a village hall during the local art exhibition and competition - so naturally the Players recruited the Painting Group at St John’s to help by exhibiting their own work. The competition will be judged by a recently arrived weekend inhabitant of the village who happens to run a London Gallery. However, she is surprised by one of the exhibits and the audience will be surprised by one of the exhibitors. The evening will be conducted in a slightly different manner than usual in that the audience will be seated at tables and served wine at the start and again at the interval. There will also be nibbles and all is included in the price of £10 per head. Moreover some of the Painting Group’s own art work will be for sale on the night. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Square Cut in Station Square, Helen’s Bay, through the Ards and North Down Council Visitor Information Centre (or website), or at the door on the night. So do come along at 8pm on 6 to 8 April and be part of the exhibition!
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Route 56 Music Club takes place at Holywood Golf Club every fortnight and is a platform for emerging and established singer songwriters to perform live and showcase their talent. Find them on Facebook to keep up to date with their events. For more info call Raymond 07961 720369
“Calling all Holywood residents. are you willing to give up a few hours to help your community? It’s a great way to make a contribution to our town, meet new friends, get some exercise and just have fun! Hollywood Shared Town is a local umbrella charity that works in liaison with many other local groups in town to plan and run events for Holywood. We are currently looking for people for the Culture Night Festival which takes place annually in September. Could you contribute ideas, help with administration (even sit on the committee!) or do something on the night? Volunteer help is also needed for May Day, Town Conservation, Cimmunity Gardening and environmental projects, administration and account keeping. There is a real opportunity for people of any age, from all backgrounds, with or without skills to get involved and make a difference. What not give it a try? Email julia. harkness@ardsandnorthdown. gov.uk or call 02890 428036. We’d love to have you on board!”
MAY FAIR
Anybody who wants an application form for a stall should urgently ring 02890 3331. Stalls are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Charity stallholders meet at the Community Council’s AGM in Queen’s Leisure Complex on Tuesday 11th April at 7.30 pm. There they will to be allocated stalls, and told of any special arrangements on the day. Commercial businesses who want a stall should contact Ards and North Down Council (02891 278069) as soon as possible.
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Christian Simms (11), Ronan Jordan (11) and Abi Toland (11), P7 pupils from Rockport School and Rebecca Mc Kinney from Cool FM & Kirstie McMurray from Downtown Radio
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ROCKPORT SCHOOL HELPS LAUNCH EASON SPELLING BEE This all comes following the announcement of Eason’s media partnership with Cool FM and Downtown Radio for this year’s seventh annual Spelling Bee.
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he nationwide competition is part of an overall Eason literacy and reading initiative to encourage and inspire children to develop their spelling and pronunciation skills. Over the years the competition has helped school children gain a greater appreciation of words in a fun and educational way. Speaking at the launch of the partnership, Rebecca McKinney Cool FM copresenter said; “We are so delighted to be working with the Eason Spelling Bee again this year and are really looking forward to meeting all of the contestants and their supporters around Northern Ireland in the lead up to the big final in June.” Kirstie McMurray, co-presenter Downtown Radio continued,
“So if you are a super speller and you would like to be in with a chance to win library of books for your primary school then it is time to get involved in this brilliant Eason initiative!” The Eason Spelling Bee holds the record of over 100 schools participating in Northern Ireland and this year looks set to smash that record, all the while helping students to develop their reading and literacy skills in a fun and creative way. Alan Johnston, Group Marketing Manager at Eason, said; “We’re delighted to welcome Rebecca and Kirstie back again this year. They bring a lot of fun and excitement to Eason Spelling Bee and engage a wide range of audiences across Northern Ireland. This year,
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STORY Eason, Northern Ireland’s leading retailer of books, stationery, magazines, cards and much more, are calling on all P7 teachers from across Northern Ireland to register now for the 2017 Eason Spelling Bee competition. WWW easons.com/ spellingbee
we’re hoping to build on the great success of 2016 and encourage everyone to get out there and support their local spelling bees.” The Spelling Bee competition starts out with registered schools holding their own inschool bee to find their school champion. The Spelling Bee team then travel around the country to hold the County Final Bees, which then leads to four Provincial Finals culminating in the All-Ireland final in June. The All-Ireland winning school will receive a collection of books for their library to the value of £6,500 and the winner themselves will be awarded a goodie package full of books worth £400 and the prestigious title of the 2017 Eason Spelling Bee champion.
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COMMUNITY
Six local children’s clubs have been awarded £500 bursaries from the Little Wing Little Stars bursary scheme. Ojika NI Kids Kendo Club JD Morrison, Tara Morrison and Carter Smith from east Belfast’s Ojika NI Kids Kendo Club – one of the recipients of this year’s Little Wing Little Stars Bursary. Picture by Matt Mackey, Press Eye
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LITTLE WING PIZZERIA DISHES OUT THE DOUGH TO LOCAL CLUBS Some 12 clubs have benefitted from the bursary since its launch in 2014, and this year’s winners included east Belfast clubs Fighting Words Belfast and Ojika NI Kids Kendo Club.
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ierdre Morrison of Ojika NI Kids Kendo Club, said: “Ojika NI Kendo Dojo is a not-for profit volunteer-run organisation, so this bursary is a great bonus for us. We will be using the bursary to help the children avail of training with senior sensei from the UK and Japan.” Returning for its third year, the scheme is run by local pizzeria company Little Wing and is open to all kid’s clubs located near its six branches. Other clubs to benefit this year include: Malone Rugby Club, Bangor Swimming Club, Carryduff Colts FC and
the Jets Cheerleading Team from Enniskillen. Luke Wolsey, managing director of Little Wing Pizzeria, says the scheme is a way for the pizzeria to give something back to the local community: “The Little Wing Little Stars bursary scheme has been running for three years now and it’s been a pleasure to financially assist kids clubs in the local area. “It is important that children stay active and have hobbies and the bursaries are always very welcome by the clubs. This year, Fighting Words Belfast will be purchasing tables
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for the club’s after-schools sessions and Bangor Swimming Club plans to buy specialised equipment and treat the kids to team days out with the money. “We’ll be running the scheme again in 2017 and I would encourage all local clubs to keep an eye out for the launch of this year’s scheme in September if they want to become involved,” Little Wing is part of the Beannchor Group, Ireland’s largest hospitality group, which boasts a portfolio of over 50 pubs, hotels and restaurants across Northern Ireland.
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CHARITY
Holywood Golf Club’s Lady Captain, Anne Harty has raised a fantastic £2,811 for local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre. Based at the heart of the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital, the charity funds life-saving and life-changing projects that make a real and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of local people affected by cancer
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HOLYWOOD LADIES RAISE FUNDS ‘FORE’ FRIENDS OF THE CANCER CENTRE Anne chose Friends of the Cancer Centre as her charity of the year while Lady Captain of the club, raising vital funds throughout 2016 to support the charity’s work
PICTURED Lady Captain, Mrs Anne Harty (left) and Holywood Golf Club’s Lady President Mrs Eileen Paterson (right) are pictured with Cancer Centre’s Corporate Fundraising Manager, Ana Wilkinson.
nne was supported in her fundraising by the ladies of Holywood Golf Club who helped organise events such as the Lady Captain’s Coffee Morning, Lady Captain’s Charity Night starring raconteur Walker Ewart and the sale of Christmas cards. Commenting on why she chose to support Friends of the Cancer Centre, Anne said: ‘I chose Friends of the Cancer Centre as my charity for the year because it provides much needed local cancer services to patients and their families across Northern Ireland. I am overwhelmed by the amount raised by the ladies of Holywood Golf Club and the super support given by local Holywood businesses.” Friends of the Cancer Centre, based at the heart of the Cancer
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Centre at Belfast City Hospital, is one of the leading cancer charities in Northern Ireland working to support cancer patients and their families through key projects in the areas of clinical care, patient comforts, and research. Friends of the Cancer Centre is currently funding 35 additional staff in the Cancer Centre, including doctors, nurses and researchers and the charity is committed to raising at least £5 million over the next three years to fund on-going and new projects which will continue to support local cancer patients. Fundraising Manager for Friends of the Cancer Centre, Claire Hogarth said: ‘I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Lady Captain Anne Harty and the ladies of Holywood Golf Club for their
generous support. They have done exceptionally well in raising so much money for Friends of the Cancer Centre. The money raised will make a very big difference to the lives of patients and their families right across Northern Ireland. Special thanks must go to all the local businesses who generously supported Anne’s fundraising including Translink, The Golfspot, Gabbys Restaurant, Patrick Mullholland Hairdressing, Fontana Restaurant, Culloden Hotel & Spa, Hannahs Florist, Stephen Crooks Pro Shop, Orrs Butchers, Scarlet & Crimson, Tesco Local, Skinners Bakery, Bay Tree, Robin Mc Kibbon & Sara Cupples, Euroclean, Liam Burns Chemist, Walker Ewart, Boots Chemist and Urban Orchard.”
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HAVE A COFFEE & NATTER WITH PEOPLE THAT MATTER Leading local cancer charity Cancer Focus Northern Ireland knows there’s nothing quite as good for perking you up as a chat with the people that matter over a hot cup coffee or tea.
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his March, the charity is calling on Holywood people to organise a Coffee & Natter morning to raise vital funds for their counselling and Nurseline services. Cancer Focus NI counsellor Karen Doherty, who helps people in the Holywood area, said: “My role as a counsellor is to create a place which allows each person the space to talk about their experience from their viewpoint and in their own words. It allows people to look at their issues and how to address or live with them. “I hear conversations that are about diagnoses, dealing with illness, progression, bereavement, loss, change, hope, moving on, the future and many other topics. Sometimes people ask ‘how
Pictured Ellen Greene, from Holywood, gets ready for a Cancer Focus NI coffee morning
do you do this work?’ and I tell them it’s a privilege. I meet people from all walks of life who are coping with cancer. Those who use our Cancer Focus NI service tell me it is an invaluable lifeline. By holding a Coffee & Natter fundraiser you are helping us support more people when they need it most at one of the most difficult times of their lives.” The Nurseline is a free cancer information and support line, manned by specialist cancer information nurses. The service is for patients, their family members or friends, as well as members of the public who may have concerns, questions or issues about any aspect of cancer. Suzie Colledge, Community Fundraising Officer for Cancer Focus NI, said: “Even the smallest donation helps, so
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whether you have two close friends over for some instant coffee or you fill your local hall with fifty latte lovers, the support is appreciated. “Just £100 will provide four one-to-one counselling sessions with a person who needs our support. “If you’d like to organise a Coffee & Natter in your home, workplace or community, get your fundraising pack at www.cancerfocusni.org/ coffeeandnatter, call the fundraising team on 028 9066 3281 or email fundraising@ cancerfocusni.org.” If you’re worried about cancer or if you want to discuss whether the counselling service is right for you call the Cancer Focus NI free Nurseline on 0800 783 3339, Mon-Fri, 9am to 1pm.
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COMMUNITY
The Northern Ireland Best Kept Awards is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year as it launches the search for entries under a new title sponsor. George Best Belfast City Airport has been announced as the new partner for the annual event, which is organised by the Northern Ireland Amenity Council. The initiative seeks to identify and celebrate Northern Ireland’s best looked-after towns, villages, schools, healthcare facilities and housing areas.
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NORTHERN IRELAND’S BEST KEPT AWARDS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
First established in 1957, the competition has grown over the years and now includes 89 awards across six categories.
n the six decades since its inception, around 150,000 volunteers have taken part in the event, with 10,000 entries having been submitted in the past 20 years alone. Eglinton came out on top in the inaugural year, while amongst last year’s winners were Derry/ Londonderry (Best City), Castlecaulfield (Small Village), Ahoghill (Large Village), Randalstown (Small Town), Enniskillen (Medium Town) and Antrim (Large Town). Michelle Hatfield, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility at Belfast City Airport, said: “Belfast City Airport is delighted to this year partner
with the Best Kept Awards, especially in what is a very significant anniversary for the competition. “Over six decades, the initiative has played a huge role in engendering a sense of civic pride among communities in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. We want to support local communities as they strive to improve the environment and the lives of its people – core values which we share. At Belfast City Airport we deliver an award-winning Community Commitment Plan, focusing on Community, Education, Environment and People, which makes us a natural partner for the Best Kept
Awards. We look forward to seeing the hundreds of entries from across the country for this year’s competition.” The initiative was the brainchild of the late Professor Arthur Muskett OBE who, then a renowned plant pathologist, set out to find Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Village. Co. Down leads the way in terms of past winners, having amassed 79 awards over the years thanks to the efforts of communities such as Moira, Waringstown, Scarva, Holywood and many more. Broughshane in Co Antrim, meanwhile, with 15 titles to its name, holds the distinction of having more category wins than anywhere else.
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St Paddys Day inspiration
Food & Drink
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Friends and family. Exceptional food. Beautiful ingredients. Amazing flavour combinations. For me, these are the things that make every day special. They are also the reason why I developed Rankin Selection – a joyful celebration of delicious Irish foods. For Rankin Selection, I’ve searched the island of Ireland to find food producers who share my philosophy of elevating simple but wonderful ingredients to something extra special, on the palate and the plate.
Perfect For Paddy’s Day!
Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, top chef Paul Rankin has created a selection of delicious recipes so you can join in on the celebration. The dishes all feature Paul’s ‘Rankin Selection’ award-winning traditional Irish bread range, made in collaboration with Portadown-based Irwin’s Bakery. The Rankin Selection range includes Brown Soda Bread (£1.20), Stoneground Wheaten (£1.30), Sliced Buttermilk Sodas (£1.00), Potato Slims (£1.20), Barmbrack (£1.80) and Fruit Loaf (£1.50) - and is available in major retailers across Northern Ireland including Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s. For further information on Rankin Selection, plus more recipes visit www.rankinselection.com.
Seafood Ceviche With Crispy Rankin Selection Irish Brown Soda Bread Croutons
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS 200g (7oz) v fresh cod, skinned & boned 150g (5oz) very fresh queenie scallops 200g (7oz) cooked peeled prawns 150ml (1/4 pint) lime juice 1 tsp salt 100g (4oz) red and yellow baby plum tomatoes, halved ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced 1 mild green chilli, thinly sliced into rings 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander FOR THE CROUTONS: 2 Rankin Selection Irish Brown Soda Bread slices 2 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Check the cod for any remaining bones with a pair of tweezers, then cut into fine slices and thinly slice the scallops. Place in a bowl with the prawns and add the lime juice with the salt. Cover with Clingfilm and chill for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove the seafood mixture from the fridge and add the tomatoes, red onion, chillies, coriander and olive oil. Allow to marinate for another 15 minutes or up to 30 is fine. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F), Gas
mark 4. Cut the Rankin Selection Irish Brown Soda Bread slices into croutons and place in a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and toss until evenly coated. Spread out on to a baking sheet and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Arrange the marinated seafood ceviche on plates and scatter over the crispy soda croutons to serve.
Tart Tati n Wi th Rankin Se l e ction I rish Barmbrack ‘Pastry’ Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS: 6 eating apples (preferably Cox Pippins) Juice of 1/2 lemon 100g unsalted butter, at room temperature 140g caster sugar ‘PASTRY’ 1 egg white 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter 3 tbsp caster sugar ¾ packet of Rankin Selection Irish Barmbrack, crusts skimmed off and cut into 1/2cm slices Crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional) Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate(optional) METHOD: Preheat the oven to 190C (375F), Gas
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Tart Tatin With Rankin Selection Irish Barmbrack ‘Pastry’
mark 5. Peel the apples, then cut in half lengthways, carefully core and toss in the lemon juice. Take a medium-sized ovenproof frying pan and spread it with the butter and sprinkle over the sugar. Place the apples flat in the frying pan, round side down, core side up. Place over a high heat and cook until the butter and sugar start to caramelise nicely. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat together the egg white and butter and then use to brush liberally over both sides of the Rankin Selection Irish Barmbrack. Arrange them on top of the apples, overlapping slightly so that the egg white mix helps to stick everything together, trimming them down as necessary. Sprinkle with the sugar and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before inverting on to a serving plate. Cut the tart tatin into slices and arrange on plates with a dollop of crème fraiche or scoop of ice cream, if desired. Decorate with the mint sprigs, if using, and serve immediately.
Sp i cy Ch o ri z o S l i c e d B u t t er m i l k S o da P i zza Serves 2-4 INGREDIENTS: 2 Rankin Selection Irish Sliced
Spicy Chorizo Sliced Buttermilk Soda Pizza
Buttermilk Sodas (4 halves, as sodas come pre-sliced) 8 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto 200g (7oz) grated mozzarella or cheddar (from a packet is fine) 1/2 small red, yellow and green pepper, seeded and cut into dice 150g (5oz) thinly sliced chorizo 2 mild green chillies, thinly sliced into rings 100g (4oz) stoned black olives About 4 tbsp olive oil METHOD: Preheat the oven to 200C (400F), gas mark 6 and preheat the grill if you prefer a crispier base. If using the grill, arrange the Rankin Selection Irish Sliced Buttermilk Sodas cut side up on a grill rack and lightly toast. Spread the sun-dried tomato pesto over the cut side of the Rankin Selection Irish Sliced Buttermilk Sodas and scatter the mozzarella or cheddar on top. Add the mixed pepper dice, chorizo slices, green chilli rings and black olives and drizzle a little olive oil over each one. Arrange the prepared pizzas on a large baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are lightly toasted. Put the pizzas on warmed plates to serve.
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“As a young chef, I learned very quickly that good food, without good produce, is impossible. Ireland is home to some of the best food people in the world and the Rankin Selection producers are the cream of the crop. Food artisans that have developed exciting ways to enhance taste naturally, often over many generations. Together, we’ve set out to create foods bursting with authentic flavour to bring the joys of the table to families and friends everywhere, whatever the occasion.”
Seafood Ceviche With Crispy Rankin Selection Irish Brown Soda Bread Croutons
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CHARITY
A special evening with pop legend Billy Ocean has raised over £100,000 for local children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children.
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Event At Culloden Estate Raises Oceans Of Cash For Kids With Cancer
Pictured Alan Bailie, Managing Director of MIS Claims (left) and Leslie Hughes OBE (centre) with Chief Executive of Cancer Fund for Children, Gillian Creevy
Over 300 guests attended the charity gala ball at the Culloden Hotel back in November 2016, which was organised by local businessmen Leslie Hughes OBE and Alan Bailie, owner of MIS Claims.
Guests were treated to an evening of fine dining and musical entertainment, whilst also raising much needed funds to support local children with cancer. Donations from ticket sales and an amazing live auction resulted in the charity receiving a generous donation of £105,000 towards services for local families affected by cancer. Cancer Fund for Children Chief Executive, Gillian Creevy said: “We are absolutely thrilled and so grateful to receive this amazing donation from what was a very memorable evening. “Leslie and Alan have been
longstanding supporters of the charity, and this donation proves their continuing commitment to supporting local families whose lives have been devastated by cancer. “These funds will help us to provide vital services to the 350 local families we support on average every year. They will enable our team of dedicated Specialists to help even more families cope with the impact cancer has on their lives.” Alan Bailie, MIS Claims added: “Leslie Hughes and myself are absolutely delighted to hand over this donation to Cancer
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Fund for Children. A huge thank you to everyone that supported the event, and helped to raise this amazing amount to support local families living with cancer.” Every week in Northern Ireland another three children, teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer. As the leading children’s cancer charity in Northern Ireland, Cancer Fund for Children understands the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis and treatment can have on the whole family and that beyond essential medical care there is a family life that needs to be rebuilt.
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NEW BEGINNINGS There is joy in the dawning of spring, it makes us feel brighter, more hopeful as the light lingers longer and the spring flowers begin to appear.
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LOCAL PHARMACY • #51• MARCH 2017
QUIT SMOKING
WITH SUPPORT FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY Liam Burns (MPS) is encouraging smokers to quit smoking on National NO SMOKING DAY on Wednesday 8th March and invites anyone interested in stopping smoking to visit Burns Pharmacy to find out about the support and advice available.
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enefits of Stopping Smoking Stopping smoking is the most important thing a smoker can do to improve their health and the benefits start immediately. Below are some of the benefits you will experience when you quit: 20 mins - Blood pressure and pulse return to normal 8 Hours - Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels in blood reduce by half. Oxygen level return to normal. 24 hours – Carbon monoxide eliminated from the body. Lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.
48 hours - No nicotine left in the body. Ability to taste and smell is greatly improved. 72 hours - Breathing becomes easier. Bronchial tubes begin to relax and energy levels increase. 2- 12 weeks - Circulation improves. 3-9 months - Lung function is increased by up to 10% which can lead to an improvement in coughs, wheezing and breathing problems. Liam Burns from Burns Pharmacy said : Every month, 4000 people
quit smoking with the help of NHS counselling in community pharmacies. We can offer a 12 week smoking support cessation programme where we can supply the most appropriate Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). There is no need to book an appointment at our pharmacy so you can drop in when it is convenient for you. We have brand new modern and spacious consultation room so if you have been thinking about giving up smoking for a while, call in and see us to set a quit date.
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Vintage Glamour
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CREATING THE LOOK: Refound
Refound showroom is a unique interiors emporium that offers a range of up-cycled, re-designed and vintage homeware and gifts. We turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary! www Refoundonline. Com
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Using reclaimed materials doesn’t always have to equal an industrial look. You can glam up a salvage or antique piece using your own treasures, upholstery, soft furnishings – even foliage!
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designer fabric ) £595 5. Victorian pine washstand £195 & Jug and bowl £100 6. Cage lights – a range from £75. Filament Bulbs – more in store 7. Chest of drawers £295 ; mirror £150 8. Victorian fire pump £75
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ENTERPRISE • #51• MARCH 2017
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
COULD 2017 BE THE YEAR YOU DARE TO DREAM? Becoming your own boss can be a great idea on a number of levels. Perhaps you feel frustrated in your current job or need more flexibility around your family. Do you have a hobby which you could turn into a money-spinner?
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hatever the reason, setting up your own business can tick a lot of boxes. There are of course, challenges as well. A fear of failure, worry over lack of expertise, anxiety about having to make difficult decisions on your own... This is where Inspire Business Centre can help. Inspire, a leading Local Enterprise Agency based in Dundonald, is a delivery partner for the Go For It Regional start-up initiative in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. We help by demystifying the process, providing expert advice and signposting to other sources of support. We do this through one-to-one advice, writing a business plan for you and providing guidance on the documents you need to access loans from the bank or funding from
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other sources. You will be in good hands when you work with Inspire as the team have many years of experience in supporting business start-ups. We have 70 tenants currently on site and, as a former Business Advisor of the Year, I personally have 14 years’ experience in helping people like you turn ideas into sound commercial propositions. Not only will you receive a free business plan, we will enter you into a draw for an i-pad Mini and a specially designed stationery pack for your new business! You can reach me by calling Inspire on 028 90557557 or via email emma@inspirebusinesscentre.co.uk Emma Garrett Business Enterprise Development Manager, Inspire Business Centre
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THURSDAY
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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.
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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
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Another first here. We’ve ticked Bordeaux and The South of France off the list, but incredibly, we’ve never hosted a Loire Valley wine tasting…UNTIL NOW! Already looking popular, we think this is going to fill up quickly. 5 wines, 5 courses.
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MEET THE BREWER NIGHT Saturday 29th April
Enjoy our guest brewer Alphabet Brewing Co (Manchester) talking us through 5 of their incredible beers, paired with 5 hearty Bay Tree courses.
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