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Holywood Edition #63 / March 2018

What’s Inside?

16 Paul Rankin

04 | CODE CLUB Tech inspiration happening regularly in Knocknagoney

06 | CAMPBELL Campbell College students in tech workshop event

10 | MUSEUM EVENTS St Patrick’s Day and Easter plans sorted in one

12 | ON STAGE 14 Code Club

The Helen’s Bay Players are back with a new production

15 | HEALTH ADVICE Liam Burns prepares you for the onset of hay fever

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16 | COOK BOOK Paul Rankin shares some fantastic recipes with you

18 | VOLUNTEER

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News PICTURED: Dr Margaret Ward, (left) a visiting fellow at Queen’s University with Laura McCorry, Director of Public Engagement, National Museums NI.

National Museums NI Celebrates Women with Year-long Programme National Museums NI is launching its year-long programme entitled Hear Her Voice to coincide with the centenary of the Representation of the People Act which was the first milestone in women’s journey to gain the right to vote. www.nmni.com/HearHerVoice

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o mark the year, National Museums NI will be highlighting the women in its collections through a series of exhibitions and events across the Ulster Museum, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Ulster American Folk Park. A full schedule of talks and film screenings will take place at the Ulster Museum. The programme kicked off last month Sunday, with a lecture there on Winning the Vote: The Irish Suffrage Movement with Dr Margaret Ward, Visiting Fellow in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University, Belfast. The Ulster Museum is also planning a full programme

of exhibitions. Highlights include Headland, a major exhibition of new work by acclaimed County Antrim artist Elizabeth Magill, in partnership with Limerick City Gallery of Art and RHA, Dublin.

Wicked Wit: Darly’s Comic Prints – an exhibition from the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin - will feature over 100 hand-coloured comic prints produced in London

by Mary Darly and her husband Matthew. Meanwhile, a trail through the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum will highlight the stories of women connected to the museum’s expansive folk life and transport collections.

In the summer the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh

will open a new exhibition, A Step in Time: The Story of Irish Dance, which will draw on folk life collections of National Museums NI to showcase objects associated with Irish dance at home and abroad.

Laura McCorry, Director of Public Engagement for National Museums NI, said: “We’ve been exploring the Decade of Centenaries through our collections over the past few years, a time between 1912 and 1921 when Ireland was transformed by war and revolution. As part of that period, the Representation of the People Act, 100 years ago, marked a significant moment when women became increasingly visible within public and political life.

“Hear Her Voice is an opportunity for National Museums NI to encourage discussion on what empowerment of women meant throughout history and what it continues to mean for women worldwide today. At National Museums NI we are looking deeper into the women in our collections and their stories so we can better represent their contributions to society.”

She added: “2018 gives us an exciting opportunity to highlight and celebrate the power and achievements of women. We hope this theme and the diverse range of exhibitions and events we will showcase will encourage all our visitors to engage with and enjoy the collections and celebrate women with us!”

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Holywood Golf Club Ladies Support Local Samaritans

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irector of Bangor and North Down Samaritans Ms Deirdre Walsh receives a donation of £2380 from Holywood Golf Club’s Lady Captain Mrs Pat Kelleher and Lady President Mrs Eileen Paterson. The funds were

raised by the lady members of the club who held a coffee morning and a Holywood Style fashion event. Proceeds will assist the efforts of the charity in supporting those who are struggling to cope.

County Down Businesses Urged To Enter Small Businesses Awards

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rganised by top business publication Business Eye and First Trust Bank, the Business Eye First Trust Bank Small Business Awards – known in the business community as the ‘BEFTAs’ - will be held at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday, 31st May 2018. This year, a total of 14 different categories will be open to businesses based in Northern Ireland with 50 employees or less. Last year a number of

County Down businesses took home trophies including The Bull & Ram in Ballynahinch, Copeland Spirits, Downpatrick based bespoke interiors specialist Lignum Interiors and Kilkeel’s Cunningham Butchers.

Closing date for entries is Friday 27th April 2018, and local small businesses can enter via the dedicated awards website – www.businesseyeawards.co.uk

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Coding

/// CODE CLUB We look at a local Code Club right here in Holywood and get an insight into how it all works and how you can get involved

PICTURED Right: Some of our young coders working on their projects. Far Right: 2 of our young coders with their AstroPi certificates in recognition of getting their code run on the International Space StationSchool and Seaview Primary School

What is Code Club?

CodeClub is a nationwide network of volunteers and educators who run free coding clubs where young people build and share their ideas, learning along the way.

Why and when did Holywood CodeClub start?

Holywood CodeClub started in February 2017 and we meet twice a month in the Community Room of Tesco Extra in Knocknagoney. Like all CodeClubs, we’re a volunteer led group and all of our sessions are completely free of charge, we simply ask our young coders to register so we know how many people to expect.

Our aims are to help our young coders - Get inspired by technology - Learn how to write code - Make games - Build websites - Make Friends Our young coders create all kinds of projects and games using a variety of different languages including Scratch, Python and more recently we’ve started working with HTML to showcase our web development skills. We’ve taken part in a number of competitions and recently 5 of our young coders had their code accepted to be run on the International Space Station as part of the ESA AstroPi competition, it was a very proud moment all round!

Our club is very privileged to have support from some local companies

which means that we can provide equipment and ensure that everyone can join in even if they don’t own a laptop. Kainos lend us some of their laptops each week and are absolutely wonderful about doing so. Vertical Structure have also donated a number of Raspberry Pi computers to the club which the young coders love being able to control. We were also lucky enough to borrow a robot from our friends in Banbridge CoderDojo which meant that our young coders could see the impact of their code in real life by moving the robot around.

Tesco are kind enough to give us access to the Community Room in their Knocknagoney store free of charge, it’s a great resource for activities like this and it makes a massive difference.

Who runs it?

All of our volunteers are DBS checked and are part of the Stemnet Ambassador programme which is designed to help enthuse young people about STEM subjects.

How do I come along?

Visit our facebook.com/ codeclubholywood for more details and then register for any of our events.

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Tech STEM Students from Campbell College in Belfast recently took part in a one-day Sci Tech workshop at Stranmillis University College to develop their interest in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

PICTURED Pupils from Campbell College, Tom Crowther, Henry Hempstead, Matthew Cherry and Oliver McCauley, with teacher, Jeff Smyth, and Margaret Farragher from CCEA and Mari Cahalane, Head of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

/// Sci Tech Workshop Encourages Student Innovation Over 150 students from across Northern Ireland took part in a day of design and problem-solving activities, which was organised by CCEA (Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment) and BT.

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ands-on workshop and demonstrations for students were led by a team of learning and development specialists from David Meade Ltd, the training company run by the top Northern Ireland illusionist.

Margaret Farragher, Director of Education for CCEA, said: “Today has been about continuing to spark students’ interest in STEM. This is one of the educational priorities in Northern Ireland that encourages young people to pursue a STEM-related career to support a dynamic future economy.

“That’s why Initiatives such as Sci Tech and the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition are so important as they inspire real passion amongst the participants and encourage ground-breaking innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.”

The Head of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), Mari

Cahalane, was on hand at the Sci Tech workshop to explain how to enter. She said: “The theme for BTYSTE 2019 is ‘It starts here’. We want students to use their imagination and develop exciting projects so that, what starts here today at Sci Tech as an idea, can be the starting point of a bright and brilliant future and exciting career in STEM. “As a leading technology company, BT is keen to inspire a future workforce of science and technology innovators and we want to see more Northern Ireland students enter their ideas and inventions and showcase their talents at the Exhibition.”

The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition recently announced that it has teamed up with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). From this year, BTYSTE participants will be able to use their project work to count towards the Skills section of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

For entry details and further information, visit www.btyoungscientist.com.

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Event

St Patricks & Easter Fun At National Museums NI

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Here’s a run down on St Patrick’s Day and Easter events for the Folk & Transport Museum. For more information visit nmni.com St Patricks Day Have a jolly green St Patrick’s Day around the rolling hills and cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum on Saturday 17 March. Experience a range of traditional farming activities, crafts and skills as well as performances from musicians and Irish dancers throughout the day as the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum celebrates St Patrick’s Day. Learn more about a host of traditional crafts from the museum’s team of expert guides including basket making, tweed weaving, blacksmithing and wood carving.

Food enthusiasts can experience traditional open-hearth baking and sample the very best of Irish cuisine with champ, potato bread and drop scones available to visitors on the day.

Easter Hop over to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum’s or the Ulster American Folk Park Easter celebrations from Sunday 1 – Tuesday 3 April. Come and enjoy a range of traditional Easter activities and see traditional crafts such as basket making, pole lathe turning, weaving and even take part in traditional street games at the Folk Museum’s Ballycultra town.

Wander through Discovery Farm where the baby lambs, goats, horses and donkeys always like to see visitors. No one is ever too old to enjoy the traditional Easter custom of egg rolling at Bleach Green Hill and take in the stunning hill top views at Cultra Manor. Among the hands-on activities are a range of crafts suitable for young children,

a Great Egg Trail in the Folk Museum and an Eggstreme Egg Hunt in the Transport Museum.

Visitors can also enjoy the sounds of traditional music and see a rabbit show! In Omagh at the Ulster American Folk Park, visitors of all ages will be amused for hours on end over Easter weekend witnessing the sights, smells and sounds of a busy market day. Take in the hustle and bustle of the stallholders, shopkeepers, travelling journeymen and entertainers down at the heritage restored shop fronts of Ulster Street. Try a hand at traditional crafts, meet the spring lambs and enjoy storytelling sessions.

Taste seasonal treats, giggle at a Punch & Judy show and have a go at egg & spoon races. Event day admission fees apply.

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Who Dunnit The Helen’s Bay Players invite you to don your detective hats and polish your magnifying glasses as they present ‘Murder in Play’, a murder mystery comedy thriller by renowned crime writer and playwright Simon Brett.

Tickets ‘Murder in Play’ is on at St John’s Church Hall, Fort Road in Helens Bay from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 March. Tickets are £10 (including tea/ coffee and a biscuit) and are available from Ards and North Down Visitor information centre (Telephone number 028 91 270069) or in person from Square Cut, Station Square, Helens Bay.

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The scene is set

FOR MURDER

The Helen’s Bay Players are back on stage. Here’s a what’s in store for you

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he scene is set for murder at Priorswell Manor. A body lies dead. Suspects gather at the scene of the dastardly crime as motives for the killing abound. But who did it? And why? Nothing is what it seems in this skillfully written whodunnit and audiences can sit back and enjoy every twist and turn as the plot unfurls and races towards its satisfying conclusion.

Simon Brett wrote ‘Murder in Play’ in 1994 and since then has written several more, many with a detective theme. Brett has also written 4 series of detective novels and written and produced for both radio and television. He has been the President of the Detection Club ( previous presidents include Agatha Christie and G K Chesteron) and in 2014 was awarded the prestigious Diamond Dagger by the Crime Writers’

Association. In 2016 he was awarded the OBE for services to literature.

Taking the helm of ‘Murder in Play’ is Helen’s Bay member Steve Emerson who is also a member of local drama group the Holywood Players. Steve says ‘I’m very excited to be directing this play. It’s a proper who dunnit but at the same time it’s a very funny comedy. I know audiences will enjoy watching it as much as we have enjoyed rehearsing it.’

This play has fond memories for Steve as he has directed it before. ‘This was actually my directorial debut for the Holywood Players for our summer production a good few years ago. It’s great to be doing it again with another wonderful cast and crew. In fact some of the people involved with this production did it with me last time. For example, our sound guy for this production actually acted in it in the last production so there are some great memories for me’.

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Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Awards Take Off At Belfast City Airport

The 2018 Northern Ireland Best Kept Awards are officially open, as the Northern The awards seek to highlight NI’ best looked-after towns, villages, schools, Ireland Amenity healthcare facilities, housing areas and individual community achievers.

Council and title sponsor George Best Belfast City Airport launched the search for the ‘Best Kept’ places across the PICTURED country.

“At Belfast City Airport we want to support local communities, as they strive to improve the environment and the lives of local people. We deliver an award-winning Community Commitment Plan which focuses 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 for this year’s competition and to celebrating all of the fantastic efforts made.

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Doreen Muskett MBE, President of the Northern Ireland Amenity Council, and Michelle Hatfield, Director of HR and Corporate Responsibility with pupils from the airport’s Adopted Schools St. Malachys Primary School and Seaview Primary School

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ow, in its 61st year, the competition has evolved to include 90 awards across six main categories and three separate ceremonies. Last year’s overall winner was Ahoghill, while Cumran Primary School in Co. Down clinched the top school prize. Speaking at the launch, Doreen Muskett MBE, President of Northern Ireland Amenity Council, said: “Launching the Best Kept Awards is always very exciting, but there is even more anticipation in the air this year after such a fantastic 60th anniversary in 2017. We are delighted to once again have George Best Belfast City Airport on board as our title sponsor after a wonderful first year of the partnership.

The Best Kept Awards bring together volunteers full of enthusiasm from across the country, all with the shared goal of encouraging civic pride and improving their local community, schools, healthcare facilities or housing areas.

The Best Kept sign is a coveted award and, with over 500 entries last year and more expected this year, there are always people keen to make a positive

change to their environments.”

Since its inception over six decades ago, over 150,000 volunteers have taken part in the event with more than 10,000 entries received over the past 20 years.

Amongst last year’s winners were Derry/ Londonderry (Best City); Banbridge (Large Town); Armagh (Medium Town); Randalstown (Small Town): Ahoghill (Large Village) and Castlecaulfield (Small Village). Ahoghill came out on top as the ‘Best of the Best’, winning the initiative’s overall grand title.

Michelle Hatfield, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility at Belfast City Airport, said: “The Best Kept Awards initiative has played a huge role in encouraging volunteering among communities across Northern Ireland.

Having worked together last year, it is clear to see the positive impact the awards have on civic pride in towns and villages, schools and local healthcare facilities throughout the country.

For more info on how to enter an awards category, please visit niacbestkept.com or call the Northern Ireland Amenity Council on 028 9040 3681.

Health • By Liam Burns

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Advice SEASONS Spring is just around the corner, local Holywood pharmacist Liam Burns (MPS) offers advice for people who may suffer from rhinitis, better known as hay fever.

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It’s that time of year again. Be prepared with advice and help from your local independent pharmacy

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ay fever is an allergic reaction to certain types of airborne pollen. Grass pollen is the most common culprit (affecting 95% of sufferers).

Common symptoms include runny, itchy or blocked nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. Allergic reactions often start in childhood/teenage years but the body can learn to adapt, so the symptoms may ease as people grow older. Mild symptoms can often be managed without medication and by avoiding pollen as far as possible, although this is difficult as the minute particles can be carried over long

distances. Eye drops may be helpful for streaming eyes. If your symptoms are wider than this, an antihistamine tablet or liquid may be best and a non-sedative antihistamine is preferable if you are working or driving. If tablets do not control your symptoms your pharmacist may recommend a steroid nasal spray that can help control all the symptoms associated with hay fever.

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Cookbook

Food

Paul Rankin Rankin Selection Recipes for 2018

Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, top Irish 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 Northern Irish bakery Irwin’s, which give the recipes an authentic taste of Ireland.

Quick Breakfast Fruit Loaf Crumble With Coconut

1 packet seed shot with goji berries (about 2 tbsp) Icing sugar, to dust Handful of lightly toasted coconut flakes (optional) Natural yoghurt, to serve

I love crumble and often eat it for breakfast with some natural yoghurt. This one is meant to be simple healthy, fast and tasty.

METHOD: Preheat the oven to 190C (375F), Gas mark 5. Place the apples in a bowl with the prunes, sugar, coconut oil and water and toss until evenly combined. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 12 Serves 4-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and scatter over the bananas.

INGREDIENTS: Meanwhile, make the topping.

4 Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and Whisk together the coconut oil and egg white in a large bowl roughly chopped until frothy. Fold in the fruit loaf 12 pitted prunes, chopped and scatter over the baked fruit 3-4 tbsp sugar and banana mixture. Sprinkle 1 tbsp melted raw coconut oil over half of the sugar and then 1 tbsp water scatter over the seed shot with 2 ripe bananas, peeled and goji berries. sliced Finish with an even sprinkling of the rest of the sugar and bake for FRUIT LOAF TOPPING 12-15 minutes until caramelised 2 tbsp melted raw coconut oil and crisp. Dust with icing sugar 1 large free-range egg white and scatter over the coconut 5 slices Rankin Selection Fruit Loaf, crusts removed and torn into flakes, if using. Serve at once straight to the table with a bowl 3cm (1 1/2in) pieces of yoghurt.

3 tbsp sugar

Brown Soda Bread With Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Salmon & Avocado A great breakfast, lunch, brunch dish - the bonus; it’s healthy and super tasty.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 8 large free-range eggs 40g (1 1/2oz) butter, diced and well chilled 8 slices Rankin Selection Brown Soda Bread

Cookbook cooking further. This will also keep them creamy.

Lightly toast the brown soda bread in a toaster or under the grill.

Arrange on warmed plates and top with the scrambled eggs.

Scatter over the avocado and red onion and give each one a light dusting of black pepper to serve.

Blue Cheese, Pear & Pecan Nut Salad With Barmbrack Croutons This is a pretty classic salad but the Barmbrack croutons take it to another level. You can substitute other blue cheese to finish, but none has the creamy saltiness of Roquefort.

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:

200g (7oz) smoked salmon slices 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, stoned and diced ½ red onion, finely sliced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Break the eggs into a jug and season with salt and pepper, then lightly whisk. Melt a knob of the butter in a medium non-stick saucepan and add the eggs.

Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula but not whisk. Once they are cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the rest of the butter to prevent them from

1 small head frisee lettuce 1 small head radicchio 1 bunch of watercress 2 Little Gem lettuces 2 pears, quartered lengthways, cored and cut into thin slices 50g (2oz) pecan nuts, toasted 125g (4 1/2oz) Roquefort, cubed BARMBRACK CROUTONS 2 thin slices Rankin Selection Barmbrack 1 tbsp softened butter Icing sugar, to dust

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VINAIGRETTE ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2-4 tbsp white wine vinegar 225ml (8fl oz) light olive or sunflower oil METHOD: Trim, wash and dry all the salad leaves and mix them together.

To make the vinaigrette, mix the salt, pepper and mustard into the vinegar and, when the salt has dissolved, whisk in the oil, slowly at first to allow it to be incorporated.

For the barmbrack croutons, preheat the grill to medium.

Trim the crusts off the slices of barmbrack and cut each slice into 2 on the diagonal. Spread one side with the butter and dust with the icing sugar then toast until crisp.

Use enough of the vinaigrette to lightly dress the salad leaves and arrange on plates. Peel the pears and cut into quarters, then remove the cores and thinly slice. Arrange on the salad with the pecan nuts and Roquefort cheese. into 4 and arrange on a long flat platter or board.

Spread the spiced avocado and soy beans on to another 2 of the potato slims and again cut each one into quarters and put at the other end of the platter. Finally spread the flaked cod on to the remaining 2 potato slims and cut into quarters and put in the middle of the platter to serve.

The Rankin Selection range includes Brown Soda Bread (£1.20), Stoneground Wheaten (£1.20), Potato Slims (£1.20) and Barmbrack (£1.80) - and is available in major retailers across the UK including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.

For further information on Rankin Selection, plus more recipes, www.rankinselection.com.

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Awards

Finalist in Pramerica Spirit Of Community Awards 2018...

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“Each year I continue to be humbled by the incredible Rebecca McKersie from Ashfield Girls’ volunteer work High School has been recognised for the carried out exemplary volunteer work carried out by teenagers in her local community as Pramerica and young announced 20 finalists for 2018 Spirit of people in towns Community Awards. and villages across Ireland.

From caring for disabled sixth-year student at Ashfield how even after securing her Duke of relatives to Girls’ High School, Rebecca was Edinburgh Bronze Award, Rebecca driven to volunteer for Kidney continued to assist with the running of the helping people with learning Research UK when a family scheme. “I am very proud of Rebecca: disabilities, member was diagnosed with a rare always thoughtful and considerate of kidney disease in 2012. Whether it’s the others despite facing personal difficulties brain injuries Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Children’s Kidney in her family, her first thought is never of and dementia, so much of the Fund NI or the NI Hospice and Children’s herself and always of others.” volunteering Hospice Rebecca is relentless in her The programme which is run in volunteering and fundraising efforts over partnership with the National Association activities that young people the last five years. of Principals and Deputy Principals are involved in Her desire to impact change developed (NAPD) and the General Teaching is going under into a more localised endeavour when Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI), the radar. in 2016 she participated in the Ulster rewards post-primary students for Project, a cross-community initiative outstanding acts of volunteerism and the Our awards programme where Rebecca and other young people positive contribution they make in their aims to shine a from across the political divide travelled local communities and further afield. light on these to the United States. There they engaged The post-primary students will be dedicated in numerous social projects including presented with €500 and an engraved students, by elderly care homes, homeless shelters silver medallion at the awards applauding their and general community work for the ceremony on 22nd March at the Aviva achievements betterment of others. Rebecca’s interest Stadium in Dublin. This year the top and encouraging and care for international issues was two Junior Honourees will also receive others to give further enhanced during the 2016-2017 an additional €500 for their chosen back to their migrant crisis in Europe. Rebecca charity for the first time. At the event, hometown.” volunteered with the National Citizen two of the 20 students will be named Service where she planned events to All-Ireland Youth Volunteers of the Year, Andrea McBride raise money and awareness on the receiving €1,000, a gold medallion, a Vice President, plight of migrants. crystal trophy for their school and an all- Pramerica Systems Her principal Alison Mungavin expense paid trip to the United States in Ireland. highlighted the work done by Rebecca May to participate in the Prudential Spirit internally by volunteering her for a of Community Awards ceremony. peer mentor scheme “Squirrels” and spirit.pramerica.ie

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The Arts Funds

Strand Arts Centre CEO Keynote Speaker At Funding Event PICTURED Nigel McKinney, CEO, Building Change Trust,Harry McDaid, CEO, UCIT and Paula Reynolds, CEO, Belfast Charitable Society with fund recipients Mimi Turtle, CEO, Strand Arts Centre and Dermot O’Hara, Manager, Destined Enterprises.

Summit Demand for loans from an innovative community fund has exceeded all expectations. In just over six months the ‘Building Better Futures Fund’ has committed over £500K to almost 30 groups across Northern Ireland.

Created by a partnership between Belfast Charitable Society, Building Change Trust and Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT), the £1M fund provides unsecured loans of up to £25,000 to voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises.

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mong the groups supported by the ‘Building Better Futures Fund’ are the Strand Arts Centre in Belfast and Destined Enterprises in Derry-Londonderry. The Strand Arts Centre secured finance to acquire a new digital projector to help grow both its artistic programme and income.

Destined Enterprises, which empowers people with learning disabilities, applied to the Fund to buy new equipment for its social enterprise taxi service.

Dermot O’Hara, Destined Enterprises Director, said: “This loan has enabled us to provide much needed disabledfriendly transport in the city. In going to the Fund we had to think about our business model and how and when we can pay it back. We take the whole idea of ‘enterprise’ very seriously and we also use this to help our members learn more

about managing their finances as well as those of the organisation.”

Paula Reynolds, CEO of the Belfast Charitable Society, added: “Our partnership approach with UCIT and Building Change Trust is unique within Northern Ireland. We have achieved much more together than we could separately. The Fund not only supports much needed work that tackles disadvantage, but it also gives organisations another opportunity to source income and to think about the viability and sustainability of their projects.”

Up to £20M might be made available locally from Northern Ireland dormant bank accounts. The Department of Finance, however, has indicated that the use of these funds remains a decision for the Executive.

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Home

Go Gaga for OMEDELBAR

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OMEDELBAR has been co-created by IKEA in partnership with fashion activist and stylist to the stars Bea Åkerlund. From Alice in Wonderland inspired large glass hats to Bea’s signature red lips transformed into a pillow, each product celebrates individuality and creativity. The limited-edition collection starts from just £1.25

aving worked with some of the quirkiest names in pop - such as Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga – the new range is designed to bring that bold red carpet look into any home. The 35-piece collection includes everything a fashionista needs to show off their finest clothes and accessories. And what’s more, OMEDELBAR is a limited-edition collection, making each product all the more exclusive and unique.

With a focus on breaking conventions and bringing more fun into the home, OMEDELBAR is a collection with a bold personality that can help anyone create the feeling of a boudoirinspired walk in closet. From Alice in Wonderland inspired large glass hats to Bea’s signature red lips transformed into a pillow and rock ‘n’ roll striped curtains, each product is about having fun with interiors

and showing off individuality.

The launch of OMEDELBAR is part of a series of collaborations between the home interiors retailer and leading fashion designers from across the globe, who bring their experience of colours, prints, patterns and shapes to the table. Through working with experts from different industries, IKEA is able to create ranges that respond directly to current trends and fuse various influences to give customers cutting-edge design at affordable prices.

Bea Åkerlund’s work has been coveted for more than 20 years in the fashion industry, but OMEDELBAR is her first venture into interior design, making this collaboration with IKEA truly unique. The collection captures the essence of Bea’s own personal style; a hybrid between Goth and Hollywood glamour and incorporates her mantra “B.

The OMEDELBAR range is in store at IKEA Belfast now

who you are” throughout. Åkerlund wanted to make sure the collection achieved two things: “It should speak to the many, but still be true to who I am. Looking at OMEDELBAR I feel like we’ve really accomplished that, as it contains items I love and have been looking for myself. I’ve always had a clear vision of what this collection should be, from start to finish. And with it, I hope to inspire people to think outside the box, get them to take a risk and have fun, to purchase something they’d never expect to find at IKEA. Simply put – get people to live a little!”

Bea also inspired IKEA to push the boundaries of innovation, resulting in IKEA manufacturing their first ever mass-produced 3D-printed product in the form of a mesh-inspired hand-shaped wall hook that is perfect for showcasing accessories.

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Ellie from Bangor said “One2One removes lots of stress and pressure 10/10” Mark from Ravenhill said “I couldn’t keep mum independent without One2One” Our highly-trained, friendly Support Workers are always willing to lend an ear and be flexible to your needs. Our person centred service also provides invaluable peace of mind to family members in knowing that their loved ones and their needs are being taken care of.

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IT Skills

IT Summit On Thursday 19 April 2018, hundreds of business volunteers will be poised and ready to provide FREE IT taster sessions, helping anyone who wishes to get online for the first time or those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. The sessions could help with the Internet in general, email, social media and lots more.

To book your free place: Contact your local library or call the Libraries NI Customer Services Line on 0345 4504 580 (Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm). For more information visit www.bitcni.org.uk You can also find out more information about the ‘Go ON NI’ programme at: www.nidirect.gov. uk/campaigns/ go-on-ni

PICTURED Hilary Hanberry, Communities Manager, Business in the Community; Libraries NI Assistant Director, Mandy Bryson and Leslie Smyth, Development Manager (Information, Strategy and Innovation Division) at Department of Finance.

Free Support For Everyone To Improve Their Digital Skills Located in libraries across Northern Ireland, Digital Learning Day (formerly known as Silver Surfers’ Day) is back once again by popular demand. These events are organised by Business in the Community in partnership with the Department of Finance, and supported by Libraries NI.

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ommunities Manager for Business in the Community, Hilary Hanberry said: “In today’s digital world it can seem as though everything has moved online. The shift to online services, in particular, has changed the way in which we live, work and socialise, but there are still many people who aren’t benefiting from the digital revolution. “We all know someone who isn’t online. It might be your mum or dad, your gran, your next door neighbour or even a friend. If so, please encourage them to come along to a Digital Learning Day training session. They will be hosted in local libraries across Northern Ireland and they are easy to book – all they (or you!) have to do is contact your local library and a FREE training session will be organised. All of our training sessions are taken by friendly volunteers who are passionate about sharing their skills. They are all very patient, and get a

real sense of reward from helping others.

The sessions are one-to-one and can cover a range of things, from learning how to stay connected to friends and family through Facebook or Skype; to learning how to order your grocery shopping online, or perhaps even setting up an email account. We’ve had great feedback from participants in previous years who found the sessions very worthwhile, and I’d encourage anyone who is keen to find out more about the internet to come along.”

This year, 15 libraries across Northern Ireland will be taking part in Digital Learning Day. It is hoped that all attendees will enjoy the event and avail of the computer facilities with free broadband and Wi-Fi available for library members, not only on this specific Digital Learning Day but any time of the year. Membership of the libraries is free; everyone is invited to call in and join their local library today.

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Discover Refound showroom is a unique interiors emporium that offers a range of up-cycled, redesigned and vintage homeware and gifts. We turn the ordinary into the extra-ordinary!

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OnTheSquare Emporium (OTS for short), is a treasure trove for lovers of antiques, collectables, industrial furniture and salvage

Recovery Something picked up for a couple of pounds at a charity shop can become striking with new fabric

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Hair

Advice

Hair Colour Trends for 2018

Some trends for the year are already developing. Clients are embracing warmer, richer tones, going for unconventional shades, and also were making subtle changes to really give their natural features a boost. Sabrina.

Caramel Ombré

This is one of my favourite as you can alter the look to suit many people, it’s all about embracing rich, dark hues and complementing them with just a touch of lightness.

A mixture of dark brown shades and light browns tones is great for warming the complexion without the commitment of a full colour.

Honey Brown

This blonde-brown is in perfect harmony colour. Thi s look would be for warmer skin tones, a fairer person or someone who doesn’t wear a lot of makeup could get washed out by this shade, for this look ask your stylist for gold and honey highlights blended over a natural medium brown. TIP : If your going for warmer highlights try and stay natural with the colour base its so much more effective!

Dark brown to Golden Brown

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Chestnut Brown

This colour has always been popular as anyone could wear it.

This chestnut brown shade warms up the complexion and enhances the your eyes. Depending on your skin tone you can go a darker shade which is really effective on lighter skin. For extra kick to the colour you can go for soft reddish highlights to add dimension, making your hair look richer.

this is an stunning two tone brown with sunny, golden brown tips. Subtle honey and caramel highlights also perk up her complexion. The highlights are seamless and blended, this colour I would recommend for pale to olive skin tones as it adds colour to Light Sandy Brown + Highlights enhance them.

This look has been achieved with the help of many blonde Golden caramel light Brown highlights. The combination of Golden highlights still flatter and blonde highlights and light brown illuminate the face. Celebrities like tones provides a ravishing sandy Jessica Alba always come back to brown tone. This sandy brown hair this colour as it highlights for her colour looks absolutely stunning skin tone. If you require this look on all different skin tones. Go for ask your stylist for a light brown beach waves to bring out this base and add highlights around incredible colour combo. for a the face out to the ends, gradually more natural colour. Instead of getting lighter toward the tips of adding plenty of light highlights the layers. to your hair, you can go for a

few brighter highlights to create an ashy tone. The highlights are placed only around the face to create a nice frame. The best thing about this look is that it creates a sophisticated hair look without extra effort. This is a no commitment colour as several highlights are more than enough to provide you a modern hair colour.

Smoky Brown

Because this isn’t the darkest brown or black, it could look great on almost anybody. It’s not going to add colour to your skin, it’s going to be an attractive frame because it’s very natural, soft smoky brown. This shade for dark, olive, or golden skin tones , but for pale skin it can give it a wash out look. But you can tweak it with a hint of a different tone to add that little bit of warmth weather its a touch of mahogany to create an espresso tone. Ask your stylist to see what tones suit your skin tone best.

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What’s On?

Redburn Community Centre Monday 55+ Group 2-4pm.

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

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

Wednesday Patchwork Club 2-4pm | Any Age | £2 per week

Thursday Cookery Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P7 Parent & Toddlers Group 10am-12 | Pre school | £1.50 Redburn Youth Group 7-9pm | P7 - Form 5 | £1

Friday Holywood Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Any age. £15 p/a

Queen’s Hall Sullivan Place Tuesday 55+ Group 2-4pm.

55+ Lunch Club 12.30-2pm After School Club 3.30-5.30pm | P1 - P4 | £1

Holywood Library

Holywood Family Trust

Tel: 028 9042 4232.

Contact 028 9042 7842

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Friday

Magic Kidz 3.15-4pm Age 6-8 years 4.00-4.45pm Age 9-11 years The weekly Magic Class for Kids: Learn Cool Tricks, Make New Friends, Grow in Confidence, WOW your friends and family with your skills and have fun!

Sign Up at www.magickidz.co.uk Tel: 07853214420 info@magickidz.co.uk

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

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

Year 8 & over

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

Wednesday

Holywood District U3A Annual membership £20.

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

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Knit & Knatter Email info@loopmag.net 10.30am -12. Knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts.

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

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

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

Friday

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

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