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GOLF & GUITARS

CHARITY EVENT Holywood Golf Club welcomes celebrity musicians to a star studded charity event

IN HARMONY

TUNING UP It’s just around the corner, the Holywood Harmony festival awaits. We have more info

GET OUT

GARDEN VIBES Jill from ReFound urges you to take it outside with some spring and summer ideas for your garden

HOLYWOOD BAKER

A TITANIC CREATION Holywood’s Andrew Smyth created a wonderful cake to help Titanic Belfast celebrate their 5th birthday

ON COURSE

FOR SUCCESS Rockport School’s Golf Academy is a first for Ireland. We visit the school to get all the info

HAY NOW

PHARMACIST ADVICE Your local pharmacist Liam Burns is on hand with some crucial advice regarding hay fever

INSPIRED

HOLYWOOD SISTERS Two sisters from Holywood met a leading film journalist as part of their course at Ashfield

BEAUTY TALK DEBORAH HARPER Your local beauty expert is back on the scene with her ever inspiring words of wisdom and advice

THE SHOW

ART EXHIBITION Holywood features in this fantastic new art exhibtion coming up throughout this month

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PICTURED: Warrant Officer Class 2 Raymond Wallace was presented with The Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate for Outstanding Meritorious Service Above and Beyond The Call of Duty

Holywood Volunteer Honoured At Hillsborough Ceremony A Holywood musician who epitomises the volunteer spirit has been honoured at a formal ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, receiving one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of the Reserve Forces and Cadet movements. arrant Officer Class 2 the Pipe Major of 152 (North Raymond Wallace was Irish) Regiment Royal Logistic presented with The Lord Corps based at Palace Lieutenant’s Certificate for Barracks in Holywood. Outstanding Meritorious In the Citation which Service Above and Beyond accompanies his award, The Call of Duty – an award Warrant Officer Wallace is which is second in importance praised for the ‘professional only to one presented by Her competence and enthusiasm’ Majesty The Queen. he brought to his role, Warrant Officer Wallace who mastering musical direction is photographed receiving his and acting as band coaward and congratulations ordinator alongside the from Mr Robert Scott, Her military role of logistics. Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant The Citation pays tribute for the County of Tyrone, is to the ‘core characteristics

of diligence, honesty and integrity’ which allowed Warrant Officer Wallace to be quickly recognised and respected as Band Leader. It continues, ‘His ability to nurture subordinates in a caring and confident style allowed all the band members to grow both in competence and stature. With the Bugles, Pipes and Drums delivering musicians of the highest standards, as well as dual roles, Warrant Officer Wallace has displayed both versatility and flexibility. ‘He is very well respected as a competent musical director with an extensive knowledge of the wide tapestry of tasks a military band is required to perform. Whether it’s playing solo for a senior member of the Royal Family or producing a formed band to a recruitment event; the Pipe Major delivers.’ The Citation concludes, ‘Warrant Officer Wallace has consistently demonstrated the highest personal and professional standards throughout his valuable and exemplary service to the Reserve Forces and he has made an outstanding contribution to the Regiment and wider Armed Forces with his direction and delivery of Regimental Bugles, Pipes and Drums.’

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Rockport Girls Win Irish Schools’ Junior Cup Final Rockport Golf Academy Elite Squad members Molly O’Hara (12) and Katie Webb (14) enjoyed success at the Irish Schools’ Cup held at Milltown Golf Club, Dublin on Monday (24th) April.

he girls won the Ulster Junior Cup earlier this month, qualifying them for the All-Ireland final. George Vance, Headmaster, said “This is a truly magnificent achievement and we’re very proud of both Molly and Katie. Our Golf Academy continues to go from strength to strength – a testament to our offering of a first-rate education coupled with a highperformance sports programme.” The Rockport School Golf Academy is the first of its kind in Ireland and gives pupils the unique opportunity to combine academic studies with dedicated timetabled time to practise their golf. It offers an outstanding opportunity for aspiring young champions

and goes beyond simply playing as members are taught golf etiquette, rules and course management. Pictured is Vonnie Noonan, President, Irish Ladies Golf Union presenting Molly O'Hara, Rockport School, County Down, with the 2017 Irish Schools Junior trophy after their victory at Milltown Golf Club. Also in the picture (from left) Team Member Katie Webb and Lydia Ensor (Lady Captain, Milltown Golf Club). Photo by Pat Cashman For more on Rockport School and the Golf Academy visit rockportschool.com or check the dedicated Twitter Rockport_Golf

Babocush shortlisted for prestigious Aer Lingus Viscount Business Award Kerry Nevins, designer of the Babocush, an innovative solution that provides babies with the support they need is celebrating being shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award, in the 2017 Aer Lingus Viscount Awards. Held in association with Ulster Business, the Viscount Awards aim to celebrate exceptional businesses and individuals that promote best practice and who have generated significant business success over the last year in areas including innovation, export, employee focus and overall growth. Winners will be announced at the prestigious ceremony in London later this month.

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GOLF & GUITARS AT HOLYWOOD GOLF CLUB BRIAN MCFADDEN AND KEITH DUFFY AMONGST MUSICIANS TEEING UP FOR CHARITY EVENT

ROCK ON THE BOYZLIFE STARS WILL BE AMONGST THE GOLFERS TUNING UP AND TEEING OFF AT A UNIQUE CHARITY GOLF EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MARY PETERS TRUST

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olf and Guitars’ promises to inject a little ‘rock and hole’ into the peaceful tranquillity normally associated with the game of golf, and offers local golfers a chance to test their metal against a mix of celebrities and well-known local musicians. With proceeds going towards the Mary Peters Trust, ‘Golf and Guitars’, in association with online golf booking site GolfNow, will take place at Holywood Golf Club, where local superstar Rory McIlroy learned his trade, on Friday May 19, 2017. A number of other well-known local businesses including leading motor company Charles Hurst Group,

taxi firm Fonacab and golf public relations specialists Duffy Rafferty Communications have also lent their support to the event. Golf will be played during the day, followed by a live music gig in the evening, featuring ‘The Band of Hackers’… a one-off collaboration that will include local session musicians and possibly a few famous guests. A team of four costs just £140 for the ‘Golf and Grub’ package, with the full ‘Golf, Grub and Guitars’ package (which includes the evening gig) costing £180 per fourball. For anyone wanting to play a ‘solo’ round, individual places are also up for grabs at a cost of £35 (or £45 including gig) –

Dame Mary Peters with Maurice Jay, golf PR specialist Michael Rafferty of Duffy Rafferty Communications and GolfNow’s Andrew Hollywood

while music fans who don’t play golf can attend the live gig only for just £15 per ticket. Anyone interested in taking part need not fret as there are still spaces available - but golfers are advised to register their interest by contacting event coordinator Paul Kelly on prckelly@googlemail.com as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Olympic champion Dame Mary Peters said: “We’re really looking forward to the first ever Golf and Guitars event which promises to be a fun-filled day from start to finish, with golf in the morning and afternoon, followed by an auction and a raffle with some wonderful prizes, and finishing off with some rocking guitar music. “We are so grateful to everyone concerned that the proceeds will go towards our ‘Race to a Million’ campaign which will enable us to continue helping our many talented young athletes towards sporting success for years to come. Finally, I’d like to say a big thank you to our sponsors GolfNow, Charles Hurst, Fonacab and Duffy Rafferty Communications whose support is invaluable in helping us to run this event,”

/// To find out more about Golf and Guitars, book a tee-off time or purchase tickets for the live music gig, click on golfandguitars.co.uk or send an email to Paul Kelly at prckelly@googlemail.com.

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HOLYWOOD 5 BAKER’S SHOWSTOPPER FOR TITANIC BELFAST’S 5TH BIRTHDAY

TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT TO MARK TITANIC BELFAST’S FIFTH BIRTHDAY, LOCAL GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF FINALIST, ANDREW SMYTH HAS ENGINEERED A BESPOKE BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR THE OCCASION.

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or the bottom layer, Andrew took inspiration from what first-class passenger Lady Duff Gordon remembered most about the food on board Titanic - fresh strawberries, grapes and pink roses. He created a luxurious Genoese sponge layered with fresh strawberry and red grape jam along with a lightly rose-flavoured buttercream to reflect the first-class experience on-board. Whereas the modern top layer of chocolate cake with a Bailey’s Cream filling reflects Titanic’s Northern Irish roots and celebrates the success of Titanic Belfast today. Great British Bake Off Finalist, Andrew Smyth, commented

ABOVE: Andrew Smyth + Andrew’s plans for the cake LEFT: The finished product in all its glory

“I am thrilled to be involved with Titanic Belfast’s 5th Birthday celebrations and am delighted to be designing a unique cake for this special milestone. Titanic Belfast really is a fantastic experience, I’ve visited multiple times and keep coming back for more. As a Northern Irish engineer, I have a real pride associated with the maritime heritage of the area and this Experience is a real gem in Belfast’s crown, a fitting celebration of the ingenious engineering and majesty of Titanic. It rightly deserves its title as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction and I hope many more visitors get to experience the magic over the next 5 years too!”

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Tim Husbands MBE, Chief Executive of Titanic Belfast, “Having been crowned the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction, welcomed over 3.5 million visitors including Her Majesty The Queen, former US Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, TITANIC director James Cameron, the discoverer of Titanic, Dr Robert Ballard and hosted over 1,500 events, we have five years full of Titanic memories! Today, as we celebrate our fifth birthday with Andrew’s cake, we’re adding to these memories. Andrew’s cake showcases the allure of RMS Titanic in 1912 as well as its enduring appeal today for visitors at Titanic Belfast.

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HOLYWOOD SISTERS INSPIRED BY FILM JOURNALIST INSPIRING VISIT SISTERS MELANIE AND RACHEL GREEN, FROM HOLYWOOD, PUPILS AT ASHFIELD GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL WERE PART OF A GROUP OF MEDIA AND MOVING IMAGE ARTS STUDENTS WHO SPENT AN AFTERNOON IN THE COMPANY OF A RENOWNED JOURNALIST

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Back row (left to right): Leonie Dobson, Lesley Ann Thompson, Melanie Green, Aga Szyller, Rachel Green, Tracy Rossborough (Head of Media). Front Row: Helen O’Hara, Krizzah Policarpio.

elen, who also writes for titles such as ‘The Pool’, ‘GQ’ and ‘The Telegraph’ also has a long history of broadcasting on radio and TV and is the co-host of the Empire Podcast. Ms O’Hara inspired the pupils with her personal story of how she made her journey from being a student in Portstewart to becoming the editor of the world’s leading film magazine. She also shared stores such

as her one-to-one interview with “Logan’s” Hugh Jackman, visiting film sets and attending press junkets. She offered the pupils tips on writing film reviews – which Ashfield’s Into Film members do on a weekly basis, “You can be lucky once but you will need to be good consistently so keep writing those reviews”. Melanie, who is currently studying Media and Moving

Image Arts said, “This was a fantastic opportunity for us to learn more about the film journalism industry and also to find out how to succeed in the future”. Ms O’Hara was visiting the school in conjunction with Into Film NI, which promotes the creative industries and organises industry-led activities and events in Northern Ireland.

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LEFT: Mari & Garry Jackson of Garry’s Barber Shop with Tessa Ann of TONIC Health & Wellness. RIGHT: Ciaran McElhinney, Gareth Dunlop, Liam O’Maonlai from Hothouse Flowers, Duke Special and Donal O’Connor from Ulaid.

HOLYWOOD HARMONY FESTIVAL EXPANSION PLANS UNDERWAY LOCAL SUPPORT HELPS INVOLVE MORE OF THE COMMUNITY ORGANISERS OF THE HOLYWOOD HARMONY FESTIVAL HAVE ANNOUNCED A SERIES OF EXPANSION PLANS THAT WILL SEE THE FESTIVAL GROW IN SIZE OVER THE COMING WEEKS.

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he three-day line-up of the volunteer-run event has already announced big name acts such as Hothouse Flowers, Ulaid & Duke Special, Gareth Dunlop, Dana Masters and The Emerald Armada. Running from Friday June 2 to Sunday June 4 the festival, sponsored by Garry’s Barber Shop and now in its third year, is incorporating much more of the local community than ever before.And it’s all thanks to a fantastic Crowdfunding campaign being run by the festival committee. With almost £1000 pledged online and even more in person at Garry’s Barber Shop, the festival’s main sponsor, Mari Jackson says she’s delighted to be able to announce the expansion. Festival chair Mari explained: “This year we were keen to try to continue our outreach work to be able to bring the festival to the wider community. We

already have a strong offering for music fans in our headline acts and various support acts but it was important to the committee to find a way to connect with everyone in the town and further afield. So we’ve teamed up with Tessa Ann of TONIC Health & Wellness who is going to deliver a special festival food, craft and health fair on the Saturday and Sunday which will be free to enter for the public.We’ve also got Q Radio coming on Saturday to entertain the crowds whilst the legendary George Lowden has very kindly offered to take part in an Audience With….George Lowden on Sunday afternoon. All these additions to the festival are part of our expansion plans and we’re truly thankful to everyone who has already donated or pledged through our Crowdfunding page or in person at Garry’s Barber Shop in the town.The campaign ends on May

11 and we’re hoping to secure enough funding to be able to add some more last minute free events for children, families and the elderly. At present we receive no funding except that of the generous festival goers, fans and local businesses who have put great faith in our team.” Now in its third year the County Down festival is a family-friendly event. Tessa Ann from TONIC Health & Wellness said there will be a whole host of local artisan food producers, crafters and health and wellness experts exhibiting throughout the weekend. She added: “We’re delighted to be facilitating the festival village area this year and we hope that people will come along to see what’s on offer. From arts, crafts, food and drink to health, wellness and other activities there’ll definitely be something for everyone to help them bring out their zest for life.”

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Sandra Corkin from Oasis Travel and Doreen McKenzie from Knock Travel

LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCIES UNITE WORKING TOGETHER Oasis Travel, one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and most successful independent travel agencies with on office in Holywood, has acquired Knock Travel for an undisclosed fee. The merger which will take place from Tuesday 30th May 2017 creates an expanded agency network stretching across six prime locations in the Greater Belfast, North Down and Lisburn areas. The combined businesses will trade as Oasis Travel.

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ommenting on the acquisition of the high profile Knock Travel, Sandra Corkin, Managing Director and proprietor of Oasis Travel, said, “Oasis Travel and Knock Travel have long been recognised as two of the strongest independent names on the local travel scene, each with a proven track record spanning three decades. We each have a similar business ethos with firm focus on exemplary service and a commitment to

providing worldwide leisure and business travel for the local marketplace. Together, we have an opportunity to re-energise travel in Northern Ireland, offering marketleading technology and award-winning service through our superbly appointed Oasis Travel & Cruise Centres. We are delighted to be bringing on board the highly respected team from Knock Travel, led by Doreen McKenzie whose expertise and professionalism are, quite simply, unsurpassed

in this marketplace. Combining running a highly successful business with her role as Northern Ireland spokesperson for ABTA/The Travel Association, she has long been lauded as the local ‘face of travel’. Her involvement in the expanded Oasis Travel will be of huge importance as we shape the business for the future.” Existing customers of both businesses will experience no change to their service levels or their key contacts as the two operations integrate.

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Rockport School

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ROCKPORT SCHOOL HAS FORGED MANY UNIQUE ELEMENTS IN ITS 111 YEAR HISTORY AND IN 2016 CONTINUED THAT VEIN OF INNOVATION WITH THE LAUNCH OF THEIR GOLF ACADEMY, THE FIRST AND ONLY SCHOOL-BASED GOLF ACADEMY IN IRELAND. WE CAUGHT UP WITH HEAD OF PE & LIFE SKILLS GAIL HOLLAND, MARKETING EXECUTIVE EMMA THOMPSON AND ONE OF THE RISING STARS OF THE ACADEMY; JAMIE NEVIN (11).

he Golf Academy offers an exciting opportunity for pupils of all ages, and the programme extends beyond playing with modules on etiquette, rules, course management, green-keeping, caddying and physical health and fitness. “The idea was that it would be a 3 tier system; beginners, development and elite.” said Gail. “Our academy has children at different levels with potential that we can develop. I’m a teacher, not a coach and I want to see everybody getting a chance to play, so we introduced Wednesday as our school’s ‘golf day’ and from playgroup (aged from two and a half) upwards they pitch and putt, go to Blackwood for targets and we work with the golf pros to identify who has potential talent to progress. We then put them onto development squads at

Holywood Golf Club and our Elite Squad go to Bangor Golf Club. Home matches are played at Royal Belfast and we work with the pros throughout all of the clubs. Our Elite team will be competing at a high level and dedicated time is given to allow practice but at the end of the day, they all need to pass their GCSE’s and qualifications. They have to go through academic route too. That’s the guarantee - that they don’t fall behind. It’s not an exclusive golf school – it’s a Golf Academy within a school setting and the academic has to be maintained as well as play their golf.” And as Emma explains, it’s an opportunity for everyone to get involved. “Our Academy welcomes both boys and girls and it’s great to see such enthusiasm. We have actively encouraged girls to get involved and they have really

shone, with the Rockport Girls team recently winning the Irish Junior Schools trophy. Golf gives the opportunity for our young people to be outside, they’re learning and they’re doing really well. As a school we have great golf connections – it’s in our blood and the academy has grown organically. We want it to evolve and now we are seeing successes emerge like Jamie Nevin. Jamie only picked up a club in August 2016 and is the epitome of raw talent. Since then his progress and enthusiasm has been extraordinary - he is now part of a senior squad working with Stephen Crooks at Holywood. “It has been brilliant for me,” said Jamie. “And when I come home from school, I just want to go out and play again. I’m a member at Holywood with my Dad. At Rockport I also play

ABOVE: Jamie with Head of PE & Life Skills Gail Holland

hockey, football, do some cross country, fitness, swimming. But golf is my favourite!” Jamie’s parents have also seen the impact the academy has had on Jamie on so many levels. “Jamie gained a golf scholarship in November 2016 to Rockport, I and Jamie’s uncle also attended Rockport so we’re delighted he’s there. It is amazing the transformation that in just four months since Jamie started at Rockport aged 11, he has gained incredible confidence in himself, adapted to meeting new people and indeed conquered new situations that would once have been anxiety filled. It is not just a coincidence this occurred

but is down to the staff, pupils and Headmaster at Rockport. From our first meeting with the Headmaster, Jamie was the focus of the conversation. We saw that Rockport were interested in the individual. The coaches recognise the golfing skills he has and are building on his technique, stamina and confidence. It’s not unusual for Jamie to come home from school and still want to go and play at his home club, Holywood. He is delighted now the nights are getting brighter so he can play in the evenings with his dad. He’s now also enjoying trying new sports and has joined different teams.” The school are constantly

building on the academy and are now working towards the development of an advanced onsite facility and fostering new links with American universities. There are opportunities for talented young golfers wishing to join the programme and Rockport School is offering bursary and scholarship support for pupils at GCSE and A-Level and an annual Golf Talent Identification Day will be held on Wednesday 7th June, for the identification of potential golf scholars. Anyone interested in coming along to the identification day or the School Open day on Saturday 3rd June, feel free to get in touch.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE GOLF ACADEMY AT ROCKPORT SCHOOL CONTACT TEL. 028 9042 8372 OR EMAIL INFO@ROCKPORTSCHOOL.COM

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NEXT GENERATION OF LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS SHARPEN SKILLS AT TITANIC BELFAST THE FUTURE More than 500 budding entrepreneurs who set up businesses with Young Enterprise this year marked their achievements at The Big Celebration ’17, including students from Ashfield Girls’ High School, Bloomfield Collegiate, Lagan College and Campbell College.

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he Young Enterprise company Hi Vis Hounds, from Bloomfield Collegiate walked away with the Overall Winning Company award for the Belfast region, sponsored by Progressive Building Society. Young entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland gathered at the landmark Titanic Belfast on 5 April, as the charity showcased their work to nurture the next generation of business leaders. Throughout the morning the young people participated in hands-on workshops focused

on sharpening the skills they have developed through the Young Enterprise Company and Team programmes, in order to best prepare them for the world of work and business start-up. The Company and Team Programme graduates had the opportunity to speak to prospective employers and other exhibitors throughout the event. The Tomorrow Lab delivered a workshop to students that outlined the importance of being professional on social media and building your personal brand throughout your

education and career. Other workshops gave the young people an opportunity to reflect on what they have learned throughout the past eight months with Young Enterprise, enabling them to develop a bespoke portfolio of skills that they can use to secure employment in the future. The regional Company Programme winners will go on to the Northern Ireland Final in May at Belfast City Hall. and show why Northern Ireland has been named a European Entrepreneurial Region for 2016/17.”

/// Get involved in a Young Enterprise Programme today. Visit yeni.co.uk or call on 028 9032 7003. Young Enterprise Northern Ireland is supported by the Department of Education.

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BIG WILD SLEEPOUT! OUTDOOR PURSUITS CALLING ALL CAMPERS - THE RSPB’S BIG WILD SLEEPOUT IS BACK FOR 2017 AND YOU’RE INVITED!

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he nature charity’s most popular family event of the year will take place on Saturday 22 July at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum in Cultra, County Down. Last year’s Big Wild Sleepout saw around 250 people sleep out under the stars and take part in a host of fun activities. In fact, it was such a success that the event was a finalist in the prestigious Ni4Kids Family Awards! This year there’ll be something to keep all ages entertained, from nature crafts and mini-

beast hunting to bat detecting and bush crafts. Stargazing sessions and a visit from wildlife rescuer Debbie Doolittle are sure to be a hit with the kids, as well as music and toasting marshmallows around the campfire. The museum is the perfect place for families to try camping for the first time. Toilet facilities, 24-hour security and designated safe spaces to cook and camp mean you can get on with just having fun! Tim McCann, RSPB NI Community Team Manager,

said: “This is the fourth Big Wild Sleepout event we’ve held and it really is the highlight of our summer. To see families having so much fun and getting close to nature is amazing and all profits from the event go straight back into protecting wildlife in Northern Ireland.”

£20 for adults and £17 for children. Kids under four go completely free. Find out more and book your spot by the campfire now at bwso2017.eventbrite.co.uk

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outdoor areas into a little oasis such as the first image above left. If it’s a zone for an evening drink you’re after – then comfortable seating, a fire pit and a steady table is your main focus. Around that you can add plants and flowers in pots stacked or hanging. Like the example above centre; Try an old pair of ladders that won’t use much floor space. Or hooks and metal planter pots hanging from the wall Or if you fancy getting green-fingered, then a small potting station

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pictured along witrh interesting plant pots will add character. Check out the ideas here from an old tin bath to a Belfast sink. And for an industrial/ rustic look you could try upcycling some old pallets. Pallets are great for turning into garden furniture. There are endless tutorials online, showing you how to turn pallets into tables, chairs, benches and almost anything. Add some outdoor fairy lights and you’re all set! Oh and maybe a blanket….

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SPRING IS HERE: TIME TO TALK RHINITIS AKA HAYFEVER 1.

Spring has arrived , local Holywood pharmacist Liam Burns (MPS) offers advice for people who may suffer from rhinitis, better known as hay fever

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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

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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. Come and visit us in Burns Pharmacy at Abbey Ring, Holywood and we will direct you to the medication that is best suited to you.

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LET’S HAVE A SHOW EXHIBITION FEATURING ARTISTS FROM HOLYWOOD AND BELFAST; LET’S HAVE A SHOW INVITES ARTISTS WITH DIFFERENT SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK IN A COLLABORATIVE GROUP EXHIBITION

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reating a space for self-expression and conversation through art making, the exhibition provides an encouraging platform to celebrate the value of art in the lives of people living with disability. For its pilot exhibition, Let’s Have A Show includes participants from Camphill Community Glencraig, L’Arche Belfast, Edgcumbe

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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

HOLYWOOD LIBRARY Tel: 028 9042 4232.

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

WEDNESDAY

Knit & Knatter 10.30am -12. Knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. Adult Reading Group 10.30am -12. Last Wednesday of the month. Share and enjoy.

THURSDAY

Junior Reading Group 15.45-16.30 Second Thursday of the month. Children aged 9-11 Visually Impaired Group 14.30pm-16.00. Last Thursday of the month. Bedtime Story Time 18.00 -18.30. Last Thursday of the month. Children aged 4-8

FRIDAY

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

Holywood Men’s Sheds 11am-1pm. Any age. £15 annually

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TUESDAY 55+ Group 2-4pm. 55+ Lunch Club 12.30-2pm After School Club

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

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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

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