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NORTHERN WOMAN

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ISSN 1361-2735

VOLUME 30

NWt urns 30

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Contents Style

78 Happy Families

20 Layer Up

With transitional jackets

NW finds out more about what is involved in fostering

21 New Season Style A/W 14-15

88 City Life

NW brings you the highlights of some of the key trends for A/W

33 Flat Footed

Derry-Londonderry has had plenty to shout about over the past few years

It’s all about flats

Regulars

Health & Beauty

With Heather Boyle, MD of A Slice of Heaven

62 Let’s Talk

Are attitudes to getting therapy in Northern Ireland changing?

Features

50 My Brilliant Career

58 Ask the Experts

Our experts tackle a range of issues

98 A Day in the Life

9 Then and Now

For its 30th anniversary, NW looks back at highlights over the last three decades

With Tracey Hall, Director of Style Academy

45 Working 9-5

82 Bodrum:

NW talks to Mary-Clare Deane, the first Chief Executive of The Grand Opera House in Belfast and offers advice on changing careers and preparing for retirement.

74 What’s the story with Ballymoney?

Find out why you should visit this bustling town

Travel

A Turkish Delight

Competitions

44 Win... a relaxing break at Farnham Estate Golf and Spa Resort, Cavan 65 Win... a spa-tisserie spa experience for you and a friend courtesy of Hastings Hotels

COVER COURTESY OF PRIMARK UK PUBLISHER: Gladys Greer MANAGER: Eileen Wilson CONTRIBUTORS: Margaret Connolly, Katie Wilson, Teri Kelly EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Caroline Perry Art Editor: Karen Donnelly PRODUCTION MANAGER: Stuart Gray Accounts: Gerardine Carson Design & Production: Greer Publications Design Tel: 028 9078 3200 DISTRIBUTION: WNS Newspread, Belfast PRINT: GPS www.facebook.com/ NorthernWomanMagazine

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LIFESTYLE&FASHIONNEWS Get a little Slice of Heaven! If you have a sweet tooth, make sure you visit the newly opened A Slice of Heaven dessert café in Donaghadee. It offers a range of delectable desserts and cheesecakes, along with A Slice of Heaven’s very own ice cream called Max Emoo.

James Street South multi award winning restaurant is having a makeover, and we are looking forward to the re-opening later this month with their new menu and new wine list.

Evelin Brandt has introduced Eterna, the European specialist shirt and blousemaker for autumn/winter. These high quality modern shirts and blouses come in a variety of styles with the utmost attention to detail when it comes to the overall finish. Wear with this season’s tailored trouser suits or team with a pair of fitted denims for a chic casual look.

Fashion & Lifestyle News

Bangor businesswoman Katie Larmour and Holywood blogger Tiffany Brien celebrate the launch of ‘Style at the Shore’, a series of fashion events showcasing the collections from Bangor and Holywood town centre retailers, featuring a headline catwalk show, which will take place on Wednesday 24 September in the grounds of Bangor Castle Walled Garden, as well as fashion teas at the Marine Court Hotel and other exhibitions and in store events. Tickets are available to purchase online at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings

Tesco Knocknagoney has had a makeover – now as well as the weekly shop, fashion and homeware, shoppers can sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of pampering treatments at Beautyworld – the first of its kind at Tesco in Northern Ireland.

This season West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK continues the event’s ten year celebrations with a move to a new dedicated venue at 11 Bruce Street including a pop up restaurant from Japanese eaterie Zen, as well as the usual shows, master classes, afternoon teas and more. Tickets for the main shows are available from the Visit Belfast box office or via the ticket links on www.belfastfashionweek.com. Sushi & show packages are available for groups or corporate bookings via the Belfast FASHIONWEEK offices on T: 028 9042 1509 or style@fashionpharmacy.com

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ospitality Review NI magazine recently welcomed Masterchef’s John Torode and Neil McGuigan, an IWSC International Winemaker of the Year, to its annual Charity BBQ in The Hudson Bar, Belfast. Attended by 300 guests from all sectors of the

hospitality trade, £6,200 was raised on the night for NI Chest Heart & Stroke at the Hats and Shades-themed event, which was hosted by Hastings Europa Hotel General Manager James McGinn with assistance from BBC weather man Barra Best.

1. Neil McGuigan, McGuigan Wines and John Torode, Masterchef Judge 2. James McGinn, Hastings Europa Hotel - Compare of the evening 3. Niall McKenna, Hadskis & Crossgar FoodService 4. NI Gossip Guy & Fitzwilliam Hotel 5. Cloth Ear Bar & The Merchant Hotel 6. Gavin Carroll & Paula Stephens, The Merchant Hotel 7. Bronagh Waugh, BBC The Fall, JPRNI, Platinum Financial 8. Nicola Daly, Hospitality Review & Conor Brennan from Love & Death Inc 9. Catrina O’ Reilly, NIHF and Ciara Lynch

THEN&NOW

Then & Now The pages of this 30th edition Northern Woman cover some of the highlights of three decades of magazine publishing…

orthern Woman enjoyed the extravagant social whirl of the 80’s and 90’s but the new millennium introduced a new focus, not just on fashion, beauty and partying, but health, family and career, a digital age where a magazine means not just a printed version but digital editions and a worldwide relationship with new readers through Facebook and Twitter. For example this month our online competition for a spa day out at Hasting Hotels was viewed by an incredible 148,000 browsers, giving our advertisers a much wider reach than ever before. In the following pages many local personalities are expressing their enjoyment of the magazine and it’s events over the years. Cathy Martin, Director of Belfast FashionWeek voiced her appreciation, “I have been an avid reader of NW for over 20 years and have always enjoyed its eclectic mix of articles. The magazine has supported my events in particular Belfast FASHIONWEEK since it began in 2005. NW offers clients like myself various platforms from traditional media, to online and social media interaction. I look forward to working with NW over the next 30 years!” For our part we intend to continue providing our readers with a colourful lifestyle magazine with a passion for fashion. Two exciting events are planned to celebrate our anniversary, NW's Sunday Style at James Street South on Sunday 14th September and we’re also re-launching the "Face of NW", in association with Tracey Hall, Style Academy and Cool FM. Two events not to be missed!

The 80s party scene from Adam Sandler’s film ‘Grown Ups 2’

As NW celebrates its 30th anniversary, we decided the time was right to look back and get nostalgic about a time when the clothes had bigger personalities than the people wearing them, nowadays it’s the personalities who make the clothes. However, despite this huge turnaround many of the eighties influences still remain today, especially the onset of a number of different fashion trends existing side-by-side for the first time as opposed to the one or two in previous decades. Here is a look back over some which still influence fashion today... NW

THEN&NOW Streetwear

Early streetwear brands took inspiration from the DIY aesthetic of punk, and later hip hop cultures. Established sportswear and fashion brands such as Kangol and Adidas attached themselves to the emerging early 1980s hip hop scene. Nike’s capture of soon-to-be basketball superstar Michael Jordan from rival Adidas in 1984 proved to be a huge turning point, as Nike dominated the urban streetwear sneaker market in the late 80s and early 90s. Other clothing brands such as Champion, Carhartt and Timberland were very closely associated with the scene. The high top sneaker from Converse also appeared in the fashion radar at this time. With today’s sportluxe trend, brands such as Converse and Nike have grown in fashion appeal once again as we adopt a modern-day street chic look.

Animal Print

Name an animal, and chances are its hide has been converted into an article of clothing in the 80s. Snakeskin, zebra print, and leopard were notorious for appearing on pants, jackets, and everything in between. Sounds all too familiar doesn’t it! le in Now: Giserint jeans p rd a p o le of the - just one brities le e c y n a m r this who favou t! n ri p

Then: Kim Cattr as ‘Sex in the all City’s Samantha a throw back 80in rock look with s lashings of anim al print!

Slogan Tees

It’s hard to believe that slogan tees didn’t exist before British desinger Katherine Hamnett successfully launched her oversized large block letter slogan T-shirts in 1984. Jeremy Scott is bringing back the classic black on white statement T-shirt from the 80s in his work for the Italian label Moschino. Zoe Karssen’s slogan tees are also hugely popular with the fashion set.

Then: Madonna’s street style inspired everyone at the time.

Then: The original Katharine Hamnett advertising campaign.

Now: Jeremy Scott wearing one of his current slogan tees for Moschino

Then: Abba in 1983 in their 80s jumpsuits.

The Jumpsuit

Now: Rita Ora pushes fashion boundaries toda and often sportsy a modern street style.

Abba are probably the first that spring to mind when you think of jumpsuits. Throughout the 70s and 80s they wore all manner of all-in-ones. Although the jumpsuit has its origins in the 1940s, it made it’s way back in the 70s and by the 80s it went super casual with the era’s love of all-things-denim, and designer denim brands like GUESS were producing jumpsuits with long sleeves, high necklines, a central front zip and tapered legs!

Now: Gwen Stefani pulls off the modern day jumpsuit like only she can!

THEN&NOW

A Trip Down Memory Lane As well as looking back at the fashion, we remember other aspects of the 80s and 1984 in particular...

Leather Jackets

A statement leather biker jacket as worn by Michael Jackson in 'Thriller' was all the rage in the eighties and how many of us are still wearing a leather biker jacket today? Whether basic black or one of today’s many colour options we are still drawn to this eighties trend for a statement leather jacket snapping up those with stylish stud or zip detailing.

Then: Michael Jackson and his famous leather jackets!

Listening To...

On your Sony Walkman you would have had...‘Feed the World’ by Band Aid which was founded by Sir Bob Geldolf in 1984, ‘Time after Time’ by Cyndi Lauper was released, Michael Jackson was at his peak and Madonna’s second album stayed at the top of the Billboard 200 for three weeks. Stevie Wonder’s hit ‘I Just Called to Say I Love You’ shot to the top of the charts and the world had Purple Rain fever in 1984. Prince’s tracks, including ‘When Doves Cry’, took over the radio. Tina Turner’s most successful single, ‘What’s Love Got to do With it’ was released and The Boss (Bruce Sprinstein) released his seventh studio album in 1984 to rave reviews. It remains his bestselling album of all time.

Now: Je opts fo ssica Alba pink star a shocking leather tement biker.

Watching on TV...

‘The Cosby Show’, with Dr. Cliff Huxtable and his charming family. Not only did the show become a hit, spanning eight seasons, but it also revolutionised the way African-Americans were portrayed on primetime. ‘Miami Vice’ had us all drooling over Don Johnson in his white trouser suits and loafers without socks!

Watching on Film...

Watching Kevin Bacon bust a few moves in ‘Footloose’, loving the Staypuff Marshmallow man in ‘Ghostbusters’ and wishing you had a mentor like Mr. Miyagi in ‘The Karate Kid’. ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ introduced us to Freddy Krueger, the horribly burned, knife-fingered boogeyman that haunts the teens of Springwood, Ohio. ‘Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom’ and ‘The Terminator’ were released in 1984 and have since become something of a pop culture phenomenon. Eddie Murphy first appeared as Detroit cop Axel Foley in 1984’s ‘Beverly Hills Cop’. The comedy became the year’s highestgrossing film, earning $235 million and inspiring three sequels. We also all wanted our own luck dragons thanks to ‘The Never Ending Story’ and keeping with the fantasy theme, Daryl Hannah starred as the mermaifd Madison in ‘Splash’ alongside Tom Hanks.

Reading...

Jack Ryan is now one of literature’s most well known heroes, and it’s been a whole 30 years since he first emerged in Tom Clancy’s debut novel, ‘The Hunt For Red October’. Milan Kundera’s ‘The Unbearable Likeness of Being’ was such a success, it was later made into a film in 1988 staring Daniel Day-Lewis.

Playing With...

The original Transformers, which debuted in 1984. Tetris was invented in this year and became one of the most popular computer games of all time!

Denim

Then: An

As long as 80s Guess advertising they were campaign. vintage, ripped, faded or borrowed from your boyfriend – Levis were the jeans to wear back in the 80s. Rolled hem, high waisted jeans with Doc Martins were a big look in the late eighties as were high waisted, faded denim shorts worn with cropped denim jackets, silk blouses in Middleton and indie-grunge Now: Katered J Brand her favou black opaque tights. denims. Guess was another popular denim brand at the time. While we may no longer covet Levis or Guess jeans prefering J Brand or Frame, jeans are still a huge fashion staple in 2014! As for denim shorts - these always get rolled out for summer festivals and young teens today can often be seen sporting the denim short and black opaque tight look.

NW30YEARS

In the words of Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada ‘Everyone wants this. Everyone wants to be us’ and under the editorship of the flamboyant Claire Shiells, NW was the local magazine that everyone wanted to see and be seen in. Margaret Connolly tries not to bore this pioneering NW editor with questions as Claire recounts her time at the helm.

Claire with her husband Richard and daughter Charlotte.

“M

y time at NW was a special time for me. I was in my twenties working as a junior fashion editor with IPC Magazines in London when I was offered the editor position of NW. I can remember enjoying a lavish leaving party with my colleagues and friends in London and then the very next day I arrived back in Belfast for my first eventful day at NW’s offices on the Ormeau Road. A shooting a few doors down the night before made getting to work through police barricades something I’ve never forgotten! I couldn’t believe it and started to worry if I’d made the right decision.

“Needless to say I didn’t jump on the next plane back to London, I decided to get on with it and under often difficult circumstances had a ball! Forget New York, what I say is if you make it in Northern Ireland you can make it anywhere. It has always been a tough commercial environment, tougher than anywhere else and while things have come a long way from what we knew in the eighties and nineties, Northern Ireland is still a hard nut to crack! “When I started it was all about advertisers getting a little bit of editorial with their adverts and I came from a place

where I witnessed editors being begged to get placement for Chanel products in the editorial pages. Just because this multimillion dollar brand advertised with the publication didn’t automatically grant them editorial coverage. There had to be editorial credibility and if a product warranted placement then fine, but it wasn’t a given. I wanted to bring NW up to this standard. I think this was my biggest battle over the years, re-educating advertisers that they would get placement if it was deemed worthwhile and suited the publication not just for the sake of it. I wanted to make the magazine reputable and beautiful and

NW30YEARS I have to say the ❝ weirdest but absolutely best photoshoot I have done is with NW. Claire Shiells, the editor, took me to the Ulster Museum and trendied me up a lot – flamboyant clothes, a scarf, contemporary sculpture and gel in my hair. As for the final result – I loved it! I only wish that I had a copy of the pictures – or that they survive after all these years.

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this wasn’t easy, but we kept fighting. Over time the larger advertisers understood and on occasions we had to walk away from advertisers who weren’t willing to co-operate. “We did have lots of good times. For example, our events were the highlight of Northern Ireland’s social calender and gave everyone a excuse to get their glad rags on. The Most Eligible Bachelor was very successful and I still remember all of the banter we had on the bus as we travelled between all of the venues for that event. Pamela Ballentine used to have us in stitches. We also had The Face Of NW and one of our winners in the mid-nineties actually ended up on the cover of the Sunday Times Magazine. When we started this model competition people couldn’t understand why we wanted the girls in jeans and a T-shirt rather than bikinis. It wasn’t a beauty pageant it was a competition to find an editorial model and we got some great girls. The Best Dressed was another fabulous event. It was small, but beautiful. We paid a photographer to come a take professional shots of all of the finalists. Roscoffs was the place to be at the time and we held the event here with judges like John Rocha and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen over to judge and the goodie bags were amazing. This was the hottest ticket in town when it came to a social event back in the day. “None of these events would have been possible if it wasn’t for the hard work from the whole NW team. There was always a skilled enthusiatic team helping me to steer the magazine in the right direction and make the magazine the best that it could be. Then there was all of the support from the likes of Cathy and David Simpson from Rio/Brazil and Pippa Arlow and Leontia Featherston from Smarts Communicate who really stuck their necks out and saw the vision of what I was trying to do. I can remember working night and day to get the magazine out and some stuff I actually paid for with my own money if needed. The magazine always came first for me. “After NW was sold on to the current owners James and Gladys Greer, I left the world of magazines behind me and I started Belfast Fashion Week (BFW). We got great models from Dublin and once the models were onboard we got the sponsors and a friend of mine professionally choreographed all of the shows. We had designers from Dublin and London showing their collections and it all culminated with a Style Awards evening on the final night. Again I put my all into this event and I was extremely proud of it, however, I made a huge life decision and moved back to London which meant the end of BFW as I had envisaged it. I missed friends and my

We contacted Eamonn Holmes, one of the stars profiled regularly in Northern Woman, to find out about his memories of the magazine. After a lot of searching in the Northern Woman archives, we managed to find this photoshoot of a smouldering Eamonn (Image: Jim Crone). life over there and wanted to meet someone and settle down. So I ended up back where I left at IPC Magazines, but this time in the advertising department! Within time, I got back into writing and ended up editing the national title Food & Travel, which was amazing. “I met my husband, Richard, in 2005 and while trying for a baby I decided to set up my own business (Style Counsel:London). The day Charlotte arrived in November 2010 was the day I finally got the call from Goldman Sachs to come and talk business. I’ll never forget those first meetings – trying to conceal my leaking breasts while my husband waited at home on paternity leave with expressed milk in hand. I soon realised I couldn’t have it all (and stay sane!), so I decided to take time out from working and project managed the renovation of our

new home, which I enjoyed hugely. I hope to return to work in 2015 when Charlotte goes to school, but for now I’m really enjoying being a wife, mum and step-mum. But I’ll let you into a secret, I feel editing a magazine is child’s play compared to entertaining a toddler and her friends on a rainy Monday morning. “I look back on my time with NW with great affection and I’m glad I had the experience of working on a magazine in Northern Ireland. I had to fight so hard to make the magazine what I wanted it to be, and when things worked out – it was so, so sweet. When I recount tales of my days in Belfast with friends and colleagues here in London, they find it hard to believe, but as they say – ‘What doesn’t kill you – makes you stronger’ – and I am so grateful for all those days have taught me.”

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“I think NW was based on the Lisburn Road when I first encountered the title as a model who was sent to their offices for a casting. They really were trailblazers in terms of fashion magazines in the province – for a model to be featuring in NW was a real coup. If anything worthwhile was happening in NI – you could always rely on reading about it in NW. I remember in particular, the prestigious model competition they used to run, ‘Face of NW’. The grand prize was an introduction to, and possible contract with, top London agency Models 1 and their head of new faces used to attend the grand final and study all of the girls. One of the few girls to successfully secure a contract with them, was Sile Morgan (pictured right), who we also signed. It was during one of the competitions that I met Models 1’s Head of New Faces and we struck up a great relationship with the agency which continues today.”

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Brenda Shankey “I remember NW was the first ever magazine Jason and I were in! Way back when we opened Jason Shankey Male grooming 17 years ago NW saw that male grooming was the new, innovative and up and coming thing! Boy they were right. Jason and I couldn’t believe we were in a magazine it was so exciting and so great to see a fashion magazine publisHing an article about MEN...quite unheard of at the time... so for that NW we salute you!”

Jason Shankey “NW created quite a stir with their massive NW’s Sexiest Male competition. It was on huge billboards all over Belfast and whilst I was really grateful of the nomination I felt old enough to be the other guys dad! So it created great fun and humoUr during that campaign!”

NW30THBIRTHDAY

Pamela Ballentine

“I have great memories of NW and have been delighted to have featured in it regularly over the years. I loved being involved with the events, for example, the Best Dressed Awards and of course, the Eligible Bachelor Awards. We spent many happy weekends travelling all over the province meeting some lovely gentlemen before hosting the final. I remember the first one in Larry’s Piano Bar which included some of our media and sporting celebrities. I have a photo of me with the winner and judges hanging in my house. Pride of place in my house are four photos which were taken 20 years ago by top photographer Jim Crone for a makeover shoot for NW. Paul Stafford did my hair and I was dressed in fabulous clothes. I remember feeling really self conscious for the shoot but I loved the results.”

Maureen Martin

“I have many memories from NW over the years. My most memorable was receiving the very first Best Dressed Award presented to me on behalf of NW by television presenter Tania Bryer from Sky. It was not only a tremendous suprise but a great honour to have been nominated by such a prestigious magazine.”

Carol Anne Dornan, NW Editor 1998-2001 “The really memorable thing about working at NW all those years ago is the many wonderful people I met and who I worked with. Many long-term friendships were made and fun times had – quite a few at the glamorous NW events of the time! From interviewing my heroes like Tony McCoy and the late Jean Muir, to talking to readers brave enough to share their real life stories – I think the strength of the magazine is it’s ability to illuminate the detail – whether through fabulous photography or strong stories. It was the icing on the cake and a great tribute to the NW team at that time when NW won the prestigious IPR Specialist Publication of the Year Award in the Millennium Year. I still love NW and wish the current team and readers another 30 years at the top.”

Cathy Martin, CMPR

“My relationship with NW goes back to 1996 when I was approached in a nightclub by NW modelling scouts. I was a scruffy Queen’s student but those individuals set me on a trajectory I’d never have followed otherwise. I won Miss Northern Ireland in 1996 and NW was my first cover and glossy underwear spread. I can remember my excitement so vividly. Years of fashion shoots, extravagant events and shows for NW followed so they supported me throughout. When I think about it, I suppose that first initial meeting can be credited with changing my life! Happy 30th Birthday NW and thanks for everything!”

“I loved the great NW eve nts in the 1990s the bes t. The Best Dressed Award s lunches at Roscoff and Deanes in particular were fantastic craic, not to mention very well org anised. In her time Linda Nevins (then Waugh) rea lly pulled off some great events in her role as eve nts manager she then wen t on to do massive project s like the Queen’s Golden Jubilee year in London.”

“We tend to forget that thirty years ago there wasn’t the huge array of magazines there is now on the shelves. In fact in 1984 the only quality glossy magazines Northern Ireland women could get their hands on that showcased runway fresh fashion were written and printed in Britain. Yes we had our local ‘Tatler’ but back in the day it definitely had a ‘who’s where’ rather than a ‘who’s wearing’ agenda. So when NW bounded onto those very same shelves bursting with energy and vibrancy we fledgling fashionistas were surprised and delighted in equal measure. We fell in love not only with the magazine but with its quirky pioneering editor Claire Kathy Loughridge Shiells. She was our very own Anna Wintour. Yes, Claire (Battisti) spoke like a fashion editor, looked liked a fashion editor “Over the years I have had and most importantly wrote like one. This devil definitely wore my Prada! And the magazine looked fabulous, the copy was fresh, new business, new marriage and interesting and bang up to date. Under Claire’s watch NW built babies all recorded by NW and I a brand – branching out from between the magazine covers still have copies of the magaz to bring big fashion events to Belfast – shows, awards, best ine to remind me of such happy and dressed competitions (I was nominated twice!). At the same wonderful times. Belfast was time, the city seemed to spruce itself up – after so long in dark times – Belfast was booming and to this day I hav e beginning to look good too! The young such wonderful memories of all fashion designers, chefs, hairdressers, the fun times we had then”. ng ti ec fl the mavericks of the day, took to the re , h ambition It took bursting wit e. as m w ti s streets and up popped their shops, e th 90 e province at “NW in th talent in the ion events sh of fa e kitchens and salons and NW was av at w e ag w the ne mes, backst poria and de celeb ho si em in il there to capture all the buzz. Exciting ta as re er s, m ca aurant r local starred rest to mine – ou ce times. I have such fond memories of ur so and Michelin re s ch , designer . It had a ri d musicians an rs those early days. At the time I was sports arenas te en at es t ylists, TV pr e their weigh chefs and st nching abov d filming fashion features for UTV and pu ul e co er it w s rapher tly so, that and photog did, believed, righ it Claire was a regular contributor, NW W d N an l. – ve e le l n magazin internationa as any Londo d fashion a source for inspiration. The fact l el an w ds as ar ts aw stage even per stylish w era of hy that is thirty years ago is incredible. ne a ” t. in en ng usheri r a dull mom Congratulations NW – here’s to the re was neve he T . ts en ev next thirty!”

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“I will never forget my very first NW photoshoot – the feature was entitled ‘Millennium Sparkle’ I was Miss Northern Ireland shooting with the finalists in the NW Eligible Bachelor Competition. Shot by the uber-talented Khara Pringle at the fabulous Chris Hill Photographic Studio, I had such an incredibly fun day with all the eligible bachelors and the photographs certainly captured that. I still have a copy of the issue and looking through it always puts a smile on my face. It was a pleasure to then be asked by NW to judge at the final of the Eligible Bachelor Awards at the Europa Hotel and what a glittering occasion that was! NW certainly know how to throw a party and put on a spectacular black tie event. Patrick Slevin was crowned Northern Ireland’s most eligible bachelor and I remember it causing quite a stir as he was the youngest man to ever win the competition. Time has flown by and I can’t believe NW is the big 3-0! HAPPY 30th NW! Many congratulations to all of the talented and hardworking team members over the years. Wishing NW continued success – here’s to the next 30!”

Pippa Arlow, Smarts Communicate “Orson Welles once said: ‘Don’t give them what they want. Give them what they never dreamed was possible.’ This sentiment typifies those early days when Leontia and I sat round the table with Claire for hours on end drinking coffee, pushing away the scones, and talking over each other as we debated creative and fashion platforms for our consumer clients. In those days the only limitations were our imaginations and we worked on the premise that if the idea was good enough we’d find the money Pippa Arlow & Leontia Fetherston somehow, and we usually did, thanks to an equally visionary set of clients. It was a true partnership that saw the birth of many innovative campaigns which are still talked about today. For example, The Smirnoff Black Best Dressed Awards when there was literally dancing on the tables in Deanes, The Belfast Fashion Awards and TGIF – Thank Gordons its Fridays, the first of the Friday clubs in Befast. I could go on. These were fun, liberating times when Belfast was itching to come of age and NW was part of the movement. NW offered the photography and production values our clients demanded (and were getting in London) and an insightful, challenging editorial style to match.”

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FASHIONJACKETS Sienna Miller gives her jeans a rock ‘ n' roll finish with a tailored black tux.

LAYER UP

Model Karolina Kurkova opts for biker chic.

Fitted or loose, biker or tux, the jacket has to be one of the most versatile and stylish layers for the transitional period between summer and autumn. Dress it up or down, take it to work or out to lunch - a jacket will never let you down in the style stakes. Tartan Jacket, £150, Dickins & Jones @ House of Fraser

Bomber Jacket, £475, Marc Cain

Black & Navy Biker Jacket, £85, H! by Henry Holland @ Debenhams

Floral Bomber Jacket, £149, Autograph @ M&S

Leather Jacket, £195, Wallis

Ella Short Duffle, £229, Hobbs

Tweed Jacket from a selection @ TopShop

Red & Black Plaid Jacket, £170, Gerry Weber

Zip Pocket Drape Jacket, £79.99, Zara

Lux Tux Jacket, £119, Mint Velvet @ Menarys Embellished Drape Jacket, £69, Monsoon

Terry Jersey Blazer, £80.90, Sandwich @ Evelin Brandt Belfast

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New Season Style A/W14-15 Compiled by Mags Connolly

Image courtesy of Bora Aksu

As we move towards autumn/ winter NW brings you highlights of some of the key trends for the season ahead. Many of these trends carry through from previous seasons, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some sale bargains and create a stylish transitional wardrobe that will see you fashionably through from one season to the next. NW

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Orange is the new Black Brighten up those dreary winter months in an array of orange shades which beamed across the catwalks for A/W14-15. To carry off this bold colour make sure you choose the right shade for your skin tone. Porcelain skins can avoid looking too washed out by wearing the shade below the waist. Olive skins look great in apricot to emphasise their Mediterranean skin and if you have dark skin, well you will look good in any orange so take advantage and embrace this trend at full force! Jasper Conran

Jasper Conran

Burberry Prorsum

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Jasper Conran

Bora Aksu

Tom Ford

Monochrome The classic colour combination of black and white never goes out of fashion, and has certainly dominated of late. Geometrics and intricate, intelligent design have given monochrome fashion a fresh, modern makeover for the season ahead. J.W. Anderson

Matthew Williamson

Victoria Beckham

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Shine On Lurex, shimmer and sparkle are huge for autumn/winter. Worn day or night, this is a look you should be wearing now - not just Christmas! However, for those who find it hard to put on the glitz from head to toe why not nod to this trend with a sparkly shoe, tote or one of this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must-have coats in sparkle covered fabrics. Jasper Conran

Matthew Williamson

Bora Aksu

FASHIONNEWSEASONSTYLE Dolce & Gabbana

Embellished Peach Jumper, £18, F&F @ Tesco

Black Calf Hair Embellished Bag, £59, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson @ Debenhmas

Be-Jewelled! Jewelled embellished garments were seen on this season's catwalks mixed with heavy and dark fabrics. The detailing of the jewelled embellishment brought heavy duty winter pieces to life with many designers mixing the trend into their collections, but D&G’s collection reflected the trend in nearly every garment. Kendall Jenner White Shirt, £45, Autograph @ M&S

Gold Leather Embellished Top, £149, Biba @ House of Fraser

Embellished Sweatshirt, £80, Needle and Thread @ Lipsy.co.uk

Embellished Sleeveless Tunic, £69, Mint Velvet @ Menarys

Gold Leather Embellished Skirt, £189, Biba @ House of Fraser

Harri, £130, Dune

Olivia Palermo

Jeans, £40, H! By Henry Holland @ Debenhams

Cashmere Jumper, £129, M&S

Embellished Sweater from Love Label @ Very.co.uk

Jumper, £255 & Collar, £39, both Marc Cain

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Bora Aksu

J.W. Anderson

Bora Aksu

Maximum Impact It's all about floor skimming hemlines when it comes to dresses and skirts this autumn/winter. Enhance your figure with a cropped top or long-sleeve bodysuit and a thin belt.

Matthew Williamson

Victoria Beckham

Matthew Williamson

FASHIONNEWSEASONSTYLE Blue Floral Headband, £28, Freedom @ TopShop

John Rocha

Floral Cigarette Trouser, £20, F&F @ Tesco

Rochelle Humes High Neck Floral Skater Dress, £49, very.co.uk

Floral Scarf, £69, Ted Baker @ House of Fraser

Leicia Blue Dress, was £245, now £145, L.K. Bennett at The OUTLET

Winter Blooms

Jumpsuit, £55, Dorothy Perkins

Florals never go out of fashion and once again blossom on the autumn/winter catwalks. Opt for dark, richer tones for your winter florals and wear head-to-toe in the form of a dress or jumpsuit. Alternatively, liven up a plain coloured suit or skirt with a stylish floral shirt, shoe or bag!

Olivia Palermo

Emiko Print Cami, £59, Mint Velvet @ Menarys

Dazzletop, £99, Dune

Floral Pencil Skirt, £55, Lipsy

Paris Hilton

Serena, was £195, now £135, L.K. Bennett @ The OUTLET

Taylor Swift

Rachel Bilson

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Go Graphic Graphic prints are everywhere this season. Choose styles that focus their print on the most flattering part of your body; this way you will draw attention to your best bits and distract from any you're not so proud of! Matthew Williamson

Roksanda Ilincic

Peter Pilotto

FASHIONNEWSEASONSTYLE Matthew Williamson

Multi-Coloured Jacket, £335, Marc Cain Apricot Long Chubby Jacket, £65, F&F @ Tesco

Fur-real!

Striped Faux Fur Coat, £82, Star By Julien Macdonald @ Debenhams

Mint Fur Jacket from a selection @ Miss Selfridge

From neutral black, grey and brown to brighter hues, fur is a must for autumn/ winter. This season more than ever there is a huge choice of colour filtering down from the expensive design houses to the more affordable high street brands. Kate Moss Navy Faux Fur Jacket, £85, Lipsy

Coat, £28, Primark

Faux Fur Coat, £89, Fearne Cotton @ very.co.uk Red Fur Coat, £95, Wallis

Sarah Jessica Parker

Lilly Allen

Multi-coloured Fur Coat, £159, Per Una Speziale @ M&S Laura Bailey in her Shrimps faux fur coat

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Green Leather Bag, £129, Autograph @ M&S

BAG LADY We all love a nice bag and with so many variations now on offer for daywear, from the tote to the crossbody bag, rucksack and oversized clutch, there's something for everyone in all manner of colours and designs. This season why not treat yourself to a versatile tote that can be used every day and dressed up or down to carry all of your work and play essentials.

Wilton Tote, £99, Hobbs

Mulberry Red Dorset Tote, £595, Mulberry Anne Vyalitsyna with her red Bottega Venetta tote Kate Upton & Cameron Diaz with their Celine bags

Maddie Tote, was £325, now £165, L.K. Bennett @ The OUTLET

Charcoal Tote, £49.90, Sandwich @ Evelin Brandt Belfast

Quilted Leather Bag, £285, Marc Cain

Kim Kardashian with her Hermès Birkin

Burberry Prorsum A/W 14-15 Burgundy Faux Pony Slouchy Tote, £28, Dorothy Perkins

Monsoon Venice Grey Tote, £95

Angelina Jolie with her Louis Vuitton holdall

Cream Tote, £119, Radley

Anya Hindmarch A/W 14-15

Black Studded Tote, £395, Michael Kors @ House of Fraser

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Flat Footed Over the last couple of seasons there's been some interesting movement in footwear fashion - nowadays it's all about flats. Up until this point, sky-scraping, exaggerated heels have been the ultimate in fashion footwear - the bigger the better! But, with the popular sportsluxe and androgynous trends, we have turned to flatter options and as a result realised how much more comfortable we are in them - plus it's a lot easier to get around!

Liger, £75, Dune

Astrid Derby, £169, Hobbs

Lindon, £75, Bertie

Vanish, £68, Office Agatha Brogue, £179, Hobbs Brona Loafer, £149, Hobbs

Cutwork Loafer, £39.99, Zara

Embellished Pump, £22.99, Zara

Miranda Kerr

Victoria Beckham

Alexa Chung

Cassie, was £165, now £95, L.K. Bennett at The Outlet

Colour Palette

Amp it up and get choosy with the colours you wear this season. Go for bold brights or dark hues, or mix in match the two, to create your standout look. Polish it all off with a stunning chunky necklace for the ultimate style statement.

Dress Mary Portas, £79 House of Fraser India Necklace by Bohemian Vixen £40 Bracelets, Argento £75 Shoes £110 & Bag £95, LK Bennett at The Outlet

Jumper £190, Trousers £175 Isabel Marant from Please Don’t Tell, Lisburn Road Boots, House of Fraser £77 Necklace, Argento £10 Belt, Please Don’t Tell £105 Earrings, Argento £20

Dress, Armani at The Outlet £48 Belts, Armani, Pink £35 & Blue £11.40 Bracelets, Argento £15 Back Pack, Britstitch £95 Silver Bangle, Argento £49

Spotted Coat, H & M £29.99 Top £38 & Skirt £36, Warehouse Clutch £15, Warehouse Necklace £45, Bohemian Vixen Cuffs as before Bracelets, Argento £75

Dress, £112.90 and Coat, £244.90 by Evelin Brandt, Vogue Necklace £45, Este Pearl Cluster Necklace £45, both by Bohemian Vixen Earrings, Argento £20

Styling: Vikki McGuinness the.magpiegirl@gmail.com 0750369376 Hair: Ciaran Green @ Toni&Guy 02890 662323 Nails: Peter Gilroy @ Make-Up Pro Store 02890 434007 Photography: Khara Pringle 07979218456 Make up: by Paddy Mc Gurgan @ Make-Up Pro Store 02890 434007 Model: Carrie Ann @ Morgan The Agency Parachute Supplied By Wild Geese www.skydivewildgeese.com 02829 558609

Dress Biba at House of Fraser £99 Gypsy Necklace in Turquoise £32, Freya Necklace in Orange £45, Freya Necklace in Baby Blue £38 all by Bohemian Vixen, Cuff, Argento £3 Shoes, LK Bennett at The Outlet £145

Boutique Shopping Saretta, Moy

If there was ever a reason to visit the village of Moy, Saretta is the only one you will need! What You Need To Know

Fashion Credentials

Saretta offers a modern, stylish shopping environment where you can leisurely browse the beautifully presented rails of stylish seasonal pieces. Properietor Claire O’Connor and her team offer a high standard of customer service and are always on hand to offer plenty of style advice and ensure you leave looking fabulous in your new purchase. The fitting rooms are spacious and offer seating for any shopping companions in need of a rest!

This well-known boutique is filled with top brand names offering customers a range of dressy day wear and occasional pieces. You’ll also find a stylish range of accessories including stunning statement necklaces, scarves, bags, and new for winter, a beautiful range of cloche hats. Dresses range from approximately £80 upwards and all accessories are keenly priced.

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Online Presence

You’ll find lots of stylish brands in store including Noa Noa, Part Two, Hoss Intropia and Gustav.

Follow on facebook, www.facebook.com/sarettamoy for all of the latest seasonal arrivals, expert styling tips and in-store promotions.

Where to Shop 17 Charlemont Street, Moy, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7SL. Phone 028 8778 9955.

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Jason Shankey Hairdressing Cut & Blow Dry with Complimentary Goody Bag.

Clarins Double Serum 30ml.

Thomas Sabo Pearl Charm Club Bracelet & Butterfly Charm.

Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Hamper.

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Lanc么me Visionnaire Recovery Serum 30ml.

Aynsley Living Belvedere 12-piece Starter Set.

As NW celebrates turning 30 we have teamed up with House of Fraser to give away 30 luxury prizes worth over 拢3,000 on our Facebook page throughout September. A winner will be randomly chosen each day so make sure you follow us on Facebook and you could win one of these fabulous prizes!

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A 3-Course Pre-Theatre Meal for 2 and a bottle of house wine at the Ivory.

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Working 9-5

Image courtesy of of Jasper Conran A/W14-15

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This issue, be inspired by MaryClare Deane, the first Chief Executive of The Grand Opera House in Belfast and Kathleen Lavery-Boulouha, Group Operations Manager, Andras House and Ramada Plaza General Manager. We offer advice on changing career, preparing for retirement, and as always, making sure you look the part throughout your working day.

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Question Time

This issue Kathleen Lavery-Boulouha, Andras House Group Operations Manager and Ramada Plaza General Manager, tells us more about her career as one of the few women at top management level in the hospitaity industry in Northern Ireland It is my job to continuously review these procedures against output to ensure we are consistently achieving and beating targets.

How did you work your way up to this position within a well respected brand within the hospitality industry?

What are you responsible for as Group Operations Manager and Ramada Plaza General Manager?

The nature of my job is very operationally intensive; I have to handle many situations on an ad-hoc basis, throughout the day, which can range from Sales & Marketing to HR issues. A typical day for me is to expect the unexpected, dealing with staff management, guest queries, bookings, liaising with head office along with a full schedule which involves running the Andras House group of hotels which include Days Hotel, Ibis Queen’s Quarter, Ibis City Centre, Cordia Serviced Apartments and the fantastic Ramada Plaza to a consistently high standard. We have benchmarks and rigorous procedures in place, combined with standards of excellence to ensure that not just me, but the entire team at the hotels, from house-keeping to front of house, restaurant, conferencing to groundsmen and senior management, all follow protocol to allow us to remain not only the biggest hotel chain in Belfast but amongst the very best in Northern Ireland.

I was born and raised in Belfast, and finished school age 16. My first job was as a ski technician at Mount Ober, where I was responsible for safety protocol, fitting and maintenance of equipment and occasional reception duties. A few years later, I moved to London and secured a position of receptionist in a busy airport hotel in Heathrow where I was responsible for ensuring that every guest was made to feel welcome and that their every need was catered for. Very quickly I realised this was an industry I loved, and decided there and then that this would be my future career. I then realised that I needed to move into central London and held several key positions including Front of House training Manager, Deputy General Manager and at 23 years of age I held my first General Manager position. Within two years I was then awarded the position of Operations Director looking after a group of 3 and 4 star branded hotels from London to as far as Wales. After holding this role for eight years and a second child on the way I yearned to return to my family in Belfast. After a maternity career break I was then offered the post of General Manager in Holiday Inn Express Antrim and from there the post of Group Operations Manager and General Manager of Ramada Plaza came up and I went for it. The rest is history…

Why do you think there are so few women working at senior management level in the NI hospitality industry?

The hospitality industry is a tremendously exciting, multi-national, trillion pound industry and can be a rewarding career choice offering any number of jobs, from entry level to management and directorship. However, I have found that at the senior management level, particularly in Northern Ireland, there are fewer women compared

to mainland UK. There is no one single reason for this, it is down to several factors, however, over recent years I can see an improvement and hope to see this continue.

How do you juggle work and home life?

I am very blessed to have an exceptional husband, who is one hundred percent supportive of my work role. We work very hard at making it work, and the priority is to manage our diaries to strike a good work/life balance for us both. I couldn’t do it without his and my children’s support. I always ensure that when I am off that this is precious, quality family time.

When you have time off how do you like to unwind?

I love nothing more than taking time with my hubby and children, going for walks on the fantastic coastline, having a coffee with friends catching up with the gossip.

'The hospitality industry is a tremendously exciting, multinational, trillion pound industry and can be a rewarding career choice offering any number of jobs, from entry level to management and directorship.' Do you have a set-working wardrobe for the office? And do you feel that presentation and overall image is important? The office wardrobe is dictated by what’s on. Yes I do have an array of suits, dresses, cocktail and evening dresses, very diverse but very important for the job. Presentation is vital; my presentation reflects the company I am employed with, the role I have and first impressions do count when meeting with stakeholders.

What advice would you give to someone starting out in their career?

Firstly, welcome to the best career in the world! Don’t be afraid to work hard, learn, travel the world and know that the sky is the limit. In this industry you can literally start at the very bottom rung of the career ladder and work your way up – just as I have done. You are in charge of your own destiny, don’t be afraid to take the first step.

If you could swap jobs with someone else for the day, who would it be and why?

It’s got to be Arlene Foster, as Minister for Enterprise her role is challenging, demanding and tourism /hospitality makes a significant contribution to the overall economy in Northern Ireland.

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Time for Change

Making a career change at any age, but especially if you have hit the big 4-0, can be daunting, frightening, and even stressful for some women. Some women lack the confidence to make such a move because of their fears, but with the current level of job cuts, many women are being forced to make career changes or return to the working world when they previously would not have. So, here are some common fears that women in their forties face when making a career change and ways in which these fears can be overcome. keeping yourself marketable will ensure that you are just as favourable as anyone else.

Writing CVs and completing application forms

I’m not good enough

Thinking that you are not good enough is a thought that goes through many women’s minds and prevents them from going for the job or career that they really want. They stay in a job that they are unhappy in long past its sell by date because they fear not being good enough to do anything else. They find it difficult to receive compliments in the way that they are intended, choosing to focus and exaggerate negative feedback instead. Putting things into perspective and looking at all the things that they are good at is very helpful for women like this. Instead of highlighting the things that you are not so good at in your mind, choose instead to focus on the many, many things that you do well. At the end of each day list all the good things that you have achieved that day. Keep on doing this until it becomes easy for you to recognise that yes, you are good enough.

Stuck in a comfort zone

You’ve been doing the job you are currently doing so long that you can practically do it in your sleep. The job is no longer challenging but you are comfortable. The mere thought of doing anything else fills

you with dread. You are bored and because you are bored, you constantly watch the clock, waiting for the time to come when you can pack up and go home for the day. It is not good to stay in this place for too long and you need to do something about it before you start trying to fill the gap the boredom creates with things that could become destructive for you. If you find that you are feeling this way, it is time to do something about it and step out of your comfort zone. Start to do things that challenge you on a regular basis. Do not go overboard though and end up going from comfort zone to discomfort zone as this will only leave you feeling stressed. Take on challenges that stretch you to just outside your comfort zone. If you need to change career, put together an action plan with a goal in mind, set out the steps that you will take to get there and take action.

Thinking that your age is a barrier

This can be more so if you have done your current job for a very long time. For some women, thinking that they have to compete with younger, brighter candidates can cause a lack of confidence when going for a new job. Keeping your skills up-to-date and

Just the mere thought of completing an application form or writing a CV is enough to put some women off. If you haven’t updated your CV for many years, start doing it now. An internet search will find you many websites that offer help on how to write a good CV and give you examples of what a good CV should look like. If completing application forms is something that you struggle with, make sure that you are able to identify the skills and competencies that you possess for what it is that they are looking for. Give examples of what you have done that clearly demonstrates how you have utilised your skills and match what they are looking for. Get someone who is more experienced at completing application forms to take a look at it for you and give you feedback. The more applications that you complete, the easier it becomes so, practice, practice, practice.

The dreaded interview

Some women are very confident with most areas of the recruitment process but then when it comes to interviews, they crumble. Make sure that you plan properly for interviews. Often it can be a lack of preparation and going into an interview not fully prepared that leaves you feeling a nervous wreck. Do your research and find out relevant information about the organisation. Make sure you know what you have put in your application form and are able to talk about the content. Be suitably attired. Stay calm, remember the interviewers may be nervous as well. Be yourself and if you are asked a question that you do not understand, ask them to repeat it.

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The Lady of the Opera Mary-Clare Deane has been appointed by the Grand Opera House in Belfast as its new chief executive and Margaret Connolly went to meet this accomplished woman.

he first woman to be at the helm of the Grand Opera House, Mary-Clare Deane joins a long list of women holding prominent positions of leadership within Belfast at present. I was excited to meet Mary-Clare and to hear of her inspirational journey to this high profile position, and I was not disappointed. An extremely personable individual, she has a quiet confidence that commands your attention while also putting you at ease. Born in Belfast, Mary-Clare had been living and working in England as a partnership director with Capita PLC when she was made aware of the role with the Grand Opera House. ‘It was actually a close friend of mine who phoned me to tell me about the job. I wasn’t looking for a new job or discontented with the job I had, but as soon

as I found out about this new position with the Grand Opera House and all it entailed it immediately sparked my interest. ‘I had always said to my husband that I wanted to end up living and working back in Northern Ireland at some point, so we decided that there was no better time than the present if I got this appointment. I went through a rigorous interview process and the rest is now history! ‘Not only have I got the chance to head up the team of one of Belfast’s iconic landmarks, I also get to be close to family and friends. I come from a close knit family and have six sisters - as the eldest there is only five years between my youngest sister and I. We all live here now and its great to be closer to them and my Mum. ‘My mother and father brought us all up in a committed, loving, supportive family.

They instilled a lot of confidence in all of us and taught us to believe in ourselves and supported everything we ever wanted to do. This was then further enforced during our school years and my teachers at St. Dominic's Girls Grammar School, nurtured my skills in music and arts based subjects and pushed me in this direction. I spent a lot of my teenage years performing on the stage with the Belfast School of Music, which not only offered an enjoyable pasttime but also helped me with my overall confidence, which has ultimately helped me throughout my career. ‘It is so important to know what you are good at and fortunately from no age I have had people around me who have recognised my talents and pointed me in the right direction. To anyone I would say be honest with yourself and concentrate on

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the things you enjoy because that will make you happiest. There’s no joy to be had from forcing yourself to be something you are not.’ Mary-Clare studied political science and English language and literature at Queen’s University. After graduating she joined Dunnes Stores in Dublin and within eight months was a manager at the Henry Street store. Ironically, as a student Mary-Clare had been supportive of staff strikes at this store by young workers who refused to handle South African goods from companies that supported Apartheid and then in her appointment as manager she was tasked with managing this volatile situation. ‘This experience taught me the importance of good customer service and I’ve never forgotten this. While my personal beliefs were anti-apartheid, I had a job to do and throughout the two years of strike action I had to maintain a level of service to our customers. ‘I then moved from here to take up the role of Personnel Training Manager with the team opening the new Debenhams store in Castlecourt, Belfast. I was heavily involved with designing and planning the store and I also met my lifelong mentor, supporter and friend, Ruth Laird who was the Personnel Director at the time and who moved on from here to hold roles as the Director of the National Trust NI and Head of Personnel with BBC (NI) to name only two. ‘During my time at Debenhams I was able to offer a number of unemployed

placements and I realised that I enjoyed this sense of giving back to the community. This led me to Farset Enterprise Park on Belfast’s Springfield Road, where I was working with a lot of third generation unemployed and every single one of them wanted training and to possess skills in order that they could work, they just didn’t have the confidence in themselves. I was reminded how lucky I was to have got this from my parents growing up in the Short Strand area of Belfast, which subsequently led to a move to Bryson Community Entreprises within my own community. ‘From here I then moved on to work with Newtownabbey Council as Economic Development Manager from 1996 to 2003. After a reshuffle I successfully applied for the job as Head of Corporate Services which brought together a lot of skills I had acquired through previous positions such as communications, sales and marketing and customer service. I have to say I had one of the best teams during my time here, they were all really superb. ‘From Newtownabbey I then moved to Wealden District Council in Hailsham East Sussex as Director of Community Services, where I went back into running services directly to community - housing, environmental health, arts and culture - I actually managed two theatres during my time here - and left as Director of Environment and Community before taking up my new post back here in Belfast at the Grand Opera House. I am hugely

proud that I can say I am the first chief executive that the Grand Opera House has ever appointed and the first woman ever in the role.' Mary-Clare comes to the Opera House to help steer the organisation through a sustained period of development and investment. ‘The Opera House is due to celebrate 125 years in 2020 and there is lots to be done before this date. As well as managing major building renovations to this beautiful baroque theatre, the theatre programme needs to be reviewed to reflect the eclectic tastes and quirky sense of humour of the local audience. ‘I want our programming to appeal to everyone and ensure that everybody gets to experience the theatre and find their own form of escapism, whether that is comedy or a special piece of music. Theatre crosses all boundaries and can touch your heart and soul and I think everyone should get the chance to find that in their life. For me it’s the Faure Requiem, but everyone is different and deserves to find what appeals to them. ‘I feel that I have been phenomenally lucky over the years. I’ve had the opportunity to experience different roles and as a result of my career path I’ve acquired a wide range of skills and now I’m looking forward to another exciting chapter in my life with the Grand Opera House.’

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My Brilliant Career Heather Boyle is Managing Director of A Slice of Heaven which have recently opened their Dessert Café in Donaghadee.

Did you always know you wanted to work in this field? At fifteen my first job was as a waitress in The Cartwheel Restaurant in Bangor. Within two weeks I was trained in silver service and customer care. Little did I know that my career would end up being in the food industry.

Can you talk us through the various stages of your career and how you got to where you are today? After working in The Cartwheel Restaurant, I worked student hours aged sixteen in a local sports store – Lifestyle. My first real job was with The Civil Service as an Administrative Officer. I found the position very boring so I gave a weeks’ notice! My parents couldn’t believe that I would leave such a steady job and my friends thought I was mad. Luckily I was offered a position the same week with London Life Insurance in

Belfast. I really enjoyed being Secretary to three of the Sales Consultants. All was good until the stock market crash of 1987 and the Belfast branch was closed. Again I was very lucky to get a job straight away – this time as Secretary to the Arts Officer in Ards Town Hall. This was a great position and was very varied from enrolling WEA classes to setting up art exhibitions. My son David was born in May 1988. I wanted to be with him but also needed to work to keep my mind busy. I was offered a position as Territory Manager in Tupperware – the plastic box company! I was delighted to hear that a company car was provided and that I could take my son with me as most agents were mothers. I managed my team in North Down taking meetings and doing “Tupperware Parties”. I was delighted when our team won a competition for best sales in the UK over a promotional period. In 1991 David was going to nursery

school and I needed a new challenge. I found it at a new company in Newtownards called Rich Sauces. They manufactured Mayo and Sauces. I started out in the office but when the owner heard I could sell he put me on the road with an order book in one hand and a 10 litre bucket of mayo in the other – no fancy brochures for me! I managed a great team of Sales Reps throughout UK and Ireland. I learnt a lot but sixteen years later I decided I needed a change. I had always wanted to do something for myself. In 2008 an opportunity arose to take over A Slice of Heaven, a small dessert company in Newtownards.

Why did you decide to set up your own business and what is involved in running it?

I decided to set up my own business in 2008 as I needed a challenge. Typically, the MD has responsibilities as a director,

WORKINGWOMAN decision maker, leader, manager and executor – a very mixed bag. It took time to get to know my team and understand what motivates and drives them. The MD needs to drive change within any organization so as not to stand still. No-one likes change so I have learnt to take it slowly but involving everyone along the way to achieve the best results. Creating a culture of respect, recognition and trust is my goal. It involves a fundamental recognition that work needs to be meaningful, have inherent value and be valued by others.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

I was extremely honoured to be awarded the title “Sales Woman of the Year” at the Women in Business Awards in 2012, but 2013 has to be the highlight when I was awarded “Business Woman of the Year” at the Ulster Tatler People of the Year Awards. The PR from these awards has helped enormously to promote our company and our products.

What has been the biggest challenge you have faced?

The biggest challenge was in the early days when my two children were young. Juggling my time between the workplace and home was very difficult, particularly as I had to work away a lot. I feel that women have so many other roles to fulfill – home keeper, mother, and wife - that support from other family members is crucial. It can be very difficult “juggling all the balls”. The only way I came through it was with the help of my parents who provided a great support network.

How do you plan to keep expanding A Slice of Heaven so the business continues to grow?

We are very excited about our future plans for Slice of Heaven. We have just opened our own Dessert Cafe in the Market House, Donaghadee. We hope that this is the first of many and to franchise the operation.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

In ten years time I will be 56 and hoping to be taking things a little easier. My daughter Emma (19) is very talented and I am teaching her all I know so she can step into my shoes whilst I am sipping cocktails in the Bahamas (that’s the dream!).

How do you strike a balance between your work and personal life?

It is much easier for me to maintain a work/life balance now that my children have grown up and are fairly independent. The fact that I have great people around me means I can delegate many of the tasks I used to complete myself. I schedule in time for my partner, children and friends and then try to stick to it.

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What advice would you give to someone who wanted to follow in your footsteps?

My advice would be to contact your local council or Invest NI with your business idea. There is a wealth of information and help out there. You can’t be good at everything - there are always areas where you need help. My tips would be to chat to everyone you meet, don’t be shy and always carry your business cards. Networking isn’t just about accumulating masses of business cards and LinkedIn contacts but about adding value to those around you. Whenever I meet someone I think about who I can introduce them to which could lead to mutual benefit. The greatest thing to remember is “Never, Never, Never Give up!”

WORKINGWOMAN

Working Wardrobe You can never go wrong at work with classic pieces in black and white!

Perfectly Professional

Day to Night This LBD would easily take you from the office to a dinner meeting with some clever accessorising. Just pop your evening clutch and statement earrings in your day time tote and you’ll be ready for anything!

Make a professional style statement this autumn/winter with a white coat. Sophisticated and stylish white will help to lift darker atumnal tones of black, navy and brown, and will look striking against shades of moss green and oxblood. White Coat, £159; Top, £39; Wide Leg Trousers, £45; Colour Block Shopper, £55, all J by Jasper Conran @ Debenhams

Belted Black Dress with Long Sleeves, £99, Gerry Weber.

On Time Arrive to your meetings on time with the help of a stylish watch. Not only is it a functional addition to your working wardrobe, but it’s one of the few pieces of jewellery you’ll actually be able to wear to work. Regent Watch, £695, Links of London (other colour combinations and finishes available)

Mix n‘ ’ Match

Julie Jacket, Was £245 Now £145; Julie Pencil Skirt, Was £145 Now £85; Julie Sleeveless Shift Dress, £245 Was £145, all L.K. Bennett at The OUTLET

Looking for a transitional ensemble to take you through to the end of September? These pieces from L.K. Bennett at The OUTLET would be perfect. Just add a classic pair of black court shoes, a black tote and invest in a few blouses - white, black and a contrasting colour and you’ll have a different look for every day of the working week.

Fashionably Famous... Tamara Mellon

One time accessories editor with Vogue, Tamara Mellon, OBE went on to become Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Jimmy Choo. She stepped down from the brand in November 2011 after its acquisition by Labelux and in 2013 announced the creation of the TAMARA MELLON brand, a luxury lifestyle brand offering a full range of apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories. Tamara’s style is simple and sexy. Whether work or an event she is never over accessorised and sticks to classic colours.

WORKINGWOMAN

Saving for the Future As a working woman, it’s important to take the time to check your pension provision and ensure you are financially prepared for your retirement. can be used to boost your retirement income. If you are a business owner or fancy yourself as an investor, a Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) may be of interest as your pension pot can invest amongst other things, in commercial property and potentially, your existing or desired business premises. Similarly, if you own a family business or private limited company, a Small SelfAdministered Scheme (SSAS) has additional potential benefits, including loan-backs to the relevant company. The government is targeting to reach a flat rate State Pension of £140 per week and whilst State Pension Age is currently 65,

eoff Clarke is a Chartered Financial Planner based in Northern Ireland. Here he offers advice to women in their mid-thirties who might be wondering what pensions are available to them and how much they should be investing in their pension? ‘Pensions have become more attractive in recent months thanks to increased flexibilities and choice announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s March Budget Statement. Amongst other changes, from the age of 55, you can now cash in your pension pot as you choose, rather than being forced to buy an annuity, which many believe have

offered poor value in recent years. Your contributions attract income tax relief at your highest marginal rate, whilst up to 25 percent of your pension pot may be taken as a tax free lump sum. The balance of your pot is then subject to income tax. You do not however, need to give up work in order to access your pension pot, so you can use pensions to supplement your income and phase into retirement by reducing your hours/days per week. The starting point if you are employed should be to check what arrangements are on offer from your employer. Under recent legislation, every employer in the UK will be required to provide a Workplace Pension, automatically enrol relevant employees, deduct their contributions and importantly, also make an employer contribution, initially 1% of relevant earnings, rising to 3% by 2018. Many employers already have arrangements in place but by 2018, all will be required to do so and the attraction of an employer contribution should not be overlooked. If you are waiting for your employer to offer a Workplace Pension or you are selfemployed, then Personal Pensions offer similar tax incentives and flexibilities, so

"As a guide, the government’s Money Advice Service www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk estimates that a 35 year old female starting to save £200 per month today might have a pot of £88,000 (in today’s money) by age 60." this is rising and for you will be 68. So if you don’t want to rely solely on the State or wait until 68, you need to make additional plans. As to how much you should save, the old adage is ‘as much as you can afford for as long as you can afford’. As a guide, the government’s Money Advice Service www. moneyadviceservice.org.uk estimates that a 35 year old female starting to save £200 per month today might have a pot of £88,000 by age 60. We are all living longer than previous generations. Today’s average 35 year old female can expect to live into their late 80s or early 90s, so £88,000 may need to last more than 25 years. There is plenty of choice available to savers but professional advice is essential to ensure the best course of action. Speak to a fee-based Chartered Financial Planner, who will take the time to know you, help you create a plan and review it with you year by year.’ Geoff Clarke is currently Director and head of NI operations at Xafinity, a leading firm of Pension Scheme Actuaries, Administrators & Employee Benefits Consultants.

"Honoured to have had the pleasure of designing the interior, and manufacturing & installing the furnishings in Foxleigh Hall" Established over 30 years & Current Interior Designer / Interiors Store of the Year Showrooms, Design Studio and Workrooms, 102-106 Main Street, Moira, BT67 0LH T: 9261 9508 www.beaufortinteriors.co.uk

LIFESTYLEHOUSE

A Stately Home This stately Dromore home is the epitome of elegance, luxury and glamour.

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oxleigh Hall. The name conjures up images of stately homes, beautiful architecture and Downton Abbey. This house certainly lives up to its name and best of all, it is right here in Northern Ireland. This majestic house exudes luxury and elegance. After going past the impressive entrance gates and travelling up the sweeping gravel driveway, bordered by rhododendrons, estate railing and period style lighting, visitors will reach this grand pad, sitting on the brow of a hill. The stately home is stone faced and is flanked by privet box hedging and century old chestnut trees. Nestled in twenty acres of land, it is surrounded by landscaped grounds and outbuildings along with uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside. The abundant outdoor space is complemented by the space of the property itself which has 8000 sq ft including six double bedrooms and four gracious reception rooms. A period feel has truly been created at Foxleigh Hall. For the exterior, the use of locally quarried stone, reclaimed red brick and reclaimed Bangor Blue slates serve to create an elegant and imposing residence exterior. This continues inside with an array of period features throughout the house thanks to Ruth Wilson of Beaufort Interiors. The only two time winner of ‘Interior Designer of the Year’ in Northern Ireland, she was delighted to be appointed

as designer for Foxleigh Hall and certainly fulfilled the brief she was given of ‘Opulent and Classical’. The owners were certainly pleased with the results, explaining that Beaufort Interiors’ “creative design ideas using bold colour schemes and an array of fabrics and textures combined with quality workmanship, have provided us with an exceptional and stylish living environment.” Stepping through the double door entrance into an impressive black and white marble floor reception hall, your eye is immediately drawn to a large feature stained glass arched window surrounded by rich red tasselled curtains. This sets the tone for the rest of the house. The stunning staircase is finished with French polished mahogany handrails and feature newell posts. Hardwood Sash windows are positioned throughout the property, providing long views out into the countryside and ensuring light floods into the house. Cornicing, panelled hardwood doors, deep skirting and architraves also add to the period feel. The interior design adds to this with sumptuous printed wallpapers and rich curtains in many rooms in the house. Many of the textiles used in the interior are bespoke such as hand-blocked velvet curtain fabric with handmade trimmings, bespoke woven upholstery fabrics and handmade custom wool carpet. Even the shaped curtain

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swags and tails were designed specifically for the project as the Beaufort showrooms do not use standard templates. The ceiling of Foxleigh Hall’s ‘Folly’ room has been treated with a bespoke silk wall covering, shaped and hand-painted with a nature scene full of birds and flowers. The windows have also been elaborately dressed with silk pelmets, each bowed into the room which also have a hand-painted design. The luxurious feel of the house even continues into rooms where you might not expect it. A number of bathrooms have beautiful printed wallpaper, Thomas Crapper style toilets and luxurious curtains. The luxury handmade Clive Christian Gold Leaf kitchen oozes glamour with two beautiful gilded chandeliers, the cream colour scheme and gold finished touches. The gardens are perfect for soirees in the summer and for sitting out when the weather is nice. There is a beautiful modern sculpture in the garden along with a water feature. With a walled garden and patio area, you certainly don’t have to worry about prying neighbours. The gardens are colourful and filled with green shrubbery, colourful flowers and lush green lawns. This seriously stylish, luxurious and magnificent home is the last word in elegance and grandeur. This house is currently for sale with Simon Brien Residential.

HEALTH&BEAUTYADVICE

Our panel of experts this month are:

Fashion

Health

Sara O’Neill Stylist www.saras-designs.co.uk

Brian McKeown Optician John Laverty Opticians www.johnlaverty.co.uk

Ask the Experts... Q: I’m celebrating my 30th birthday and would like to wear a dress. My problem is that I’m broad across my back and shoulders but have slender hips and long legs? What style of dress should I be looking for or would suit me? Sara says... Happy Birthday in advance! As it’s your 30th you’ll have to treat yourself to something a bit special – I wore a Vivienne Westwood dress to my 30th. With your body shape you need to draw attention away from the width of your shoulders with detailing on the bodice and create the illusion of balance with volume on the bottom, a fuller skirt would work perfectly, preferably above the knee to show off your long legs. I would avoid high street on this occasion as you certainly don’t want to turn up to your own party in the same dress as someone else, so I found this amazing patchwork leather dress by Yigal Azrouel on Avenue32. It’s a great investment piece, a classic cut with subversive detailing. Monochrome has been a big look this season but is never out of style and the fabric of this dress will see you right through next season’s parties. It will work well for you as the mesh slashes will draw the eye inwards away from your shoulders and the gathered skirt will add volume. Add a chunky cuff and a pair of high kick-ass strappy heels and you’ll be seeing in your 30s with style!

Q: Some people say that your eyes are the window to the soul and can be used to diagnose other health problems e.g. high blood pressure or thyroid issues. Are there any symptoms or changes in your eyes that I should be aware of that could reflect wider health issues? Brian says... The eyes are the only place in the body where a health care professional can look in and see how the blood vessels are. This allows Optometrists to assess a variety of general health conditions and indicate further tests to your GP. We can detect high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can be picked up early with regular eye checks. Poorly controlled diabetes can cause the vision to fluctuate and high thyroid levels can cause a bulging appearance to the eyes. My best advice is regular eye exams and if you develop any unusual symptoms get in touch.

HEALTH&BEAUTYADVICE

Health & Nutrition

Hair

Make-up

Rachel Wright Registered Dietitian

Paul Stafford Paul Stafford Hairdressing Belfast www.paulstafford.co.uk

Angela Mullan Make-up Training Manager Clarins NI

Q: I’ve had my hair cut in a top salon, and I hate it! I don’t think it’s cut very well either. No one has commented on it (even though I’ve gone from long to short) I don’t know what to do as I don’t think I could go back to the salon yet I’m really disappointed with my experience. Is there anything I can do?

Q: I have suffered from eczema for many years, could changing my diet help flare ups? Rachel says... Eczema is an inflammation of the skin, which can cause it to become red and itchy and sometimes blistered. There are many triggers for eczema including soap, detergents, toiletries, perfume and dust mites. No evidence has been found that diet causes eczema, but certainly many people do find that certain foods can worsen their symptoms. The main foods that appear to cause reactions are dairy products (especially cow’s milk), wheat, yeast, eggs, nuts and fish (especially shellfish). The best way to monitor food and symptoms is by keeping a food diary, including times and a brief description of the condition of your skin, sometimes this can indicate a pattern of certain foods triggering eczema. The best advice I can give is to ensure you are having a balanced diet, with plenty of fresh produce and lots of water (at least 2500mls/day) – if your body is not hydrated then your skin won’t be! Some people will exclude certain foods from their diet for symptom control, but I would recommend only doing this under the supervision of a dietitian who can assess that your diet is nutritionally complete.

Paul says... Let’s get straight to the point here. You have to go back, the salon needs to hear your story from start to finish. Why you went there? The consultation, your expectations, service and the result. When you break it down like this, the salon and you can concentrate on what was good about your experience and resolve if possible, what was not so good. Were you happy with the consultation? Excited by the stylist idea? A big change of hairstyle is daunting even for the most confident of people. I’ve seen many cry when they see their new look for the first time, so you are not that unusual. A great salon will welcome you back, try to instil confidence in you, get to the core issues quickly and resolve them right away, or if this isn’t possible give you a timescale in which the desired look can be achieved. No salon wants unhappy or dissatisfied clients, a letter, email or phone call is enough. If they don’t act on it right away then you know they don’t care (though I’d be very surprised) and if that’s the case find a new salon ASAP and get happy fast!

Q: I have a good beauty regime where I cleanse tone and moisturise morning and night but lately I have developed dry flaky skin around the sides of my nose. What can I do or use to correct this problem? Angela says... I would probably recommend exfoliating the area with gentle exfoliating refiner but also treating the skin with mask. Clarins Hydra Quench mask will really put the moisture back into the skin, and target dry or dehydrated areas. Your skin does sound like it needs something extra to nourish and comfort so why not introduce a serum, Hydra Quench Bio Phase into your current skincare routine to step it up while your skin needs that little bit more.

If you have any questions you would like to have answered by our experts please e-mail your questions to info@greerpublications.com NW

BEAUTYTRIED&TESTED

Waxing lyrical Outback Organics is offering the next generation of waxing products which are available at a range of salons across Northern Ireland including Jeanette Kidd Beauty & Day Spa and all Bronze Tanning and Beauty salons. Caroline Perry tries it out at Bronze Tanning & Beauty salon Belfast.

utback Organics teamed up with award-winning specialist waxer and educator Andy Rouillard to create the UK’s most complete range of wax related skincare products. There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding it and its quality is evident, being available in some of the UK and Ireland’s most prestigious salons and spas including Jeanette Kidd Beauty & Day Spa, Lisburn and the world famous Urban Retreat at Harrods. With those credentials I leapt at the chance to try it. Outback Organics offers two waxes: True Blue strip wax and hot Gold Wax. Whilst the latter has been available for a while, True Blue had only been in the salon for two weeks when I visited so it really is the latest product on the market. After an initial consultation with Kirsten, my beauty therapist, I decided to get True Blue wax on my upper legs and Gold Wax on my bikini line. Before both treatments, Kirsten used Gel Cleanser to sanitise the area (it is also put on afterwards) before applying Botanical Body Oil. It acts as a barrier between the skin and wax to ensure that only hairs (not the skin) are being pulled thus making the treatment less painful! We started with my legs. Kirsten applied thin layers of True Blue and any regular waxer would immediately notice it is cooler than other waxes. This doesn’t compromise on effectiveness as the hair came out easily. My skin is sensitive and my legs were red afterwards but it died down quickly and was gone by the time I left the salon. Kirsten applied Gel Cleanser again before applying Post Wax Spray to reduce redness and irritation. Next the Gold Wax was used on my bikini line. One great thing about both waxes is they are designed to be applied thinly which is particularly important for hot wax as it stops product wastage (up to 70% less wax is used) and saves time (both cool within thirty seconds at the right temperature), perfect in our busy lives. The Gold Wax was hotter on the skin than True Blue but it wasn’t uncomfortable and actually has a lower melting temperature than other hot waxes. As it cools it becomes supple and is peeled off so no strips are needed. It worked well, getting rid of unwanted hairs quickly without the sticky mess there can sometimes be with hot wax treatments. Although I didn’t find the treatment particularly painful, your bikini area is sensitive and mine was no different. For sensitive areas Outback Organics Bush Balm can be used afterwards and at home to calm the skin. After using it for a couple of days, the redness calmed down. I was really impressed by Outback Organics, their new range and techniques that benefit users. Their motto is ‘effective, ethical and affordable’ and they certainly seem to deliver on all three.

HEALTHTHERAPY

Let's Talk

❝Helplines in general within the UK and Ireland experienced an upsurge in calls after the Jimmy Savile Inquiry.❞

Therapy and counselling offers a viable and beneficial service but is it something we are comfortable with as a nation?

n the USA, seeking therapy is common and even encouraged, being seen as a way to actively deal with problems. Unfortunately, the same attitude hasn’t been prevalent in the UK. Some people worry that they will look weak or needy and that they can’t cope with their problems. Even now, therapy can be perceived as self-indulgent unless the person in question is suffering from serious mental illness or disorder. “Speaking from a Northern Ireland perspective, there is still an element of stigma around seeking help; for talking about our problems and not just adopting a ‘get over it approach’, but thankfully this is changing,” Claire O’Prey, Contact,

Assistant Director of Crisis-Lines, says. Although we may be a long way from having therapists on speed dial, the benefits of counselling and psychotherapy are being increasingly acknowledged and sought. “The number of people who are looking for counselling services and seeking support in Northern Ireland has definitely grown,” Claire continues. “Over the past 10 years in particular we have experienced an increase in people who are coming to services seeking support.” Edith Bell, Director of Counselling for Familyworks in Northern Ireland and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), agrees. “While for

some it still carries a stigma, many people now see it as a vital adjunct to medical therapies and people across society will openly discuss its value with friends.” So, what’s changed? There are a number of reasons why attitudes are shifting in Northern Ireland. Edith Bell cites the recession and end of conflict as having a “powerful effect” on people seeking help. “I think many people accessed counselling in the recession who wouldn’t have otherwise. They perhaps felt trapped in jobs or experienced relationship problems. Post conflict, there is a growing awareness of its effect on mental health and people began tentatively to explore what had happened to them. Out of that, there was more awareness that help was available and useful.” O’Prey also talks about the effects of the Troubles: “One of the ways this is manifesting itself is an overdependence on alcohol and prescription drugs in Northern Ireland. This is particularly prevalent and a critical issue within socially deprived urban areas of Belfast.” Media coverage of issues like self-harm, suicide, sexual orientation and sexual violence (amongst others) means people are more aware and feel more comfortable speaking out. According to Claire O’Prey helplines in general within the UK and Ireland experienced an upsurge in calls after the Jimmy Savile Inquiry. “I think media coverage around inquiries and people coming forward to speak of trauma and abuse has encouraged others to come forward as they now know they will be acknowledged. This has brought more people to therapy to discuss these issues that were perhaps hidden away for years,” she adds. The medical profession has also helped validate counselling. Stigma “is being broken down by the work people are doing within the mental health sector and helpline and counselling charities. The Public Health Agency and counselling charities, like the Samaritans and Contact, promote positive messages about help seeking behaviour.” According to the BACP, the two main concerns people seek therapy about in Northern Ireland is for depression and

HEALTHTHERAPY anxiety (or a combination of the two). Of course, these can stem from a number of reasons including issues from the past, relationship breakdowns, work problems, family change, eating issues, substance misuse or sexual/domestic violence. At Lifeline, they are dealing with increased levels of harming behaviours and suicidal thoughts and attempts in the working aged population. Alongside this, they get calls about bereavement and relationship issues.

Benefits of therapy

The majority of us have felt the positive effects of talking about a problem or issue with friends or family. Just talking to someone else and gaining a different perspective can make the world of difference. It is this which makes therapy such a powerful resource for those in need. By talking through issues, many tend to reach fresh insight, better understanding of their feelings and behaviour, the benefits of which include an improvement in health, well-being and peace of mind. O’Prey agrees. “Speaking both as a client in the past and as a counsellor, therapy and counselling gives you time and opportunity to talk to someone about issues that you may not have been able to in the past. Sometimes we come to therapy about one issue and what is very common in counselling, is that reflecting on that one issue will awaken others issues, which counselling can help with.” Research by the BACP shows 80% of people will do better after therapy than the average person who has not had it. “At the heart of most successful therapeutic journeys is a client who is willing and able to become involved in making changes to their life. If that client then encounters a therapist who they trust, like and feel able to collaborate with, they can make use of a wide range of techniques and practices to move closer towards their goals,” the BACP explains. This is not to say that support from family, friends and loved ones is not vitally important. Those who we socialise with and spend most time with are our biggest resources.

Helping others

Men are a group that have traditionally been reluctant to seek help and can be difficult to reach out to in a way that engages them. In some ways, it isn’t

difficult to see why this would be as Andrew Reeves, a BACP Governor and counsellor who specialises in working with men, explains. “The concept of talking about feelings and exploring emotional and psychological difficulties has, for many years, been seen as a ‘female’ rather than ‘male’ trait.” Patterns are shifting: in a February 2014 survey, 250 BACP members revealed that compared to five years ago, 62% had a higher percentage of male clients. Nevertheless, the numbers of men seeking help are far lower than women. This is despite the fact that men, particularly those under fifty, are of the age group most vulnerable to suicide risk. “Many helplines and mental health campaigns are designed to target men particularly between the ages of 21 and 45. Often men will attempt to fix the problem themselves or hope it will go away although this does appear to be improving. Women, on the other hand, having been reared with an encouragement to talk are more likely to lift the phone and ask for help or seek counselling. “We would encourage women to recommend the crisis helpline Lifeline 0808 808 8000 to their husbands, boyfriends, partners, or offer to make the link by seeking permission to call the service on their behalf if concerned they are experiencing a crisis,” Claire O’Prey explains. If you are concerned about someone you know, remember that most people listen to the opinions and advice of people they trust, particularly their friends and family. Encourage the person in question to talk through their problems. “Simply talking openly about the problem and actively listening to what the person has to say can make all the difference,” the BACP says. “While a person cannot be ’sent’ for counselling

or psychotherapy – they must wish to use the service and make the approach themselves – it might be useful to do some research on their behalf, by finding out the details of local counsellors for example.” “Just like physical health, we all have mental health. One in four of the population will experience some sort of mental health problem including depression in their lifetime. We have to break down the walls of stigma and encourage people to seek help when they need it,” Claire emphasises. She advises starting with your GP and seeing what services are available in your local area if you are looking into counselling. “But I would stress, if you or someone you know is in crisis or despair and requires immediate support then you should call Lifeline. Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s 24/7 crisis helpline. It is available to people of all ages and calls are confidential and answered by qualified counsellors.” Lifeline is delivered by Contact, an independent counselling charity, under licence to the Public Health Agency.

Lifeline – free-phone 24/7 - 0808 808 8000 The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk

❝One in four of the population will experience some sort of mental health problem including depression in their lifetime. ❞ NW

LUXURYSPAS

Get pampered... Luxury spas are the epitome of indulgence and are the perfect way to de-stress and unwind. Whether you are looking for a spa weekend away or just to book in for a luxury treatment, choose from this array of world class spas across Ireland.

Spas at Hastings Hotels

he Spas at the 5 star Culloden Estate in Belfast and the 4 star Slieve Donard Resort in Newcastle County Down are two of Northern Ireland’s premier Spas. Both Spas are sanctuaries for body and mind, where you can indulge your senses and escape to a place where tension, fatigue and stress all simply melt away. These luxurious Spas, which use ESPA products and treatments, have spacious treatment rooms, relaxation rooms, dedicated changing suites and Juice bars. Clients are offered an extensive choice of treatments and day spa packages which therapists can tailor to each client’s individual needs. The Spas also offer a wide range of health and leisure facilities where guests can relax and unwind in a choice of swimming pools, hot vitality pools, steam rooms and saunas and fitness suites. Call 028 9047 1066 or visit www.hastingshotels.com

Fota Island Resort

he Spa at Fota Island Resort brings together a unique combination of treatments, therapies and facilities which help to restore energy and vitality, perfect for anyone looking for relaxation, pampering and escape in a 5-star setting. On its own private island outside the buzzing city of Cork, floor to ceiling glass gives you a breathtaking view of the Resort’s woodlands while the Spa facilities include thermal and hydrotherapy suites that will leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed. Treatments are carried out by the expert team in one of the 18 luxurious treatment rooms and the extensive menu includes treatments by Kerstin Florian, Comfort Zone and pregnancy specialists Mama Mio. For more details or to book call +00353 214883700. Fota Island Resort, Fota Island, Co. Cork. www.fotaisland.ie

The Kingsley

he Kingsley Hotel, on the banks of the river Lee in the heart of Cork city, has a Spa that is both luxurious and beautiful. The Spa at The Kingsley has 12 plush and cosy treatment rooms, extending over two floors, and a belief that natural is the way forward, so they offer luxurious, results-driven treatments using products made with nature’s purest ingredients. These therapies are as effective as they are ethical: no-compromise skin and body care to soothe, treat and indulge the body, mind and spirit. The Spa at The Kingsley has an indulgent Thermal Suite and their carefully selected menu of treatments and therapies use an expertly curated range of products with an emphasis on organic, fair trade and natural ingredients including Pevonia Botanica, Spa Ritual and pregnancy specialists Mama Mio. For more details on The Spa at The Kingsley or to book call +00353 21 4800555. The Kingsley, Victoria Cross, Cork. www.thekingsley.ie

LUXURYSPAS

The Ciúin Spa at Slieve Russell Hotel

COMPETITION

Elemis BIOTEC Facials Available at the Ciuin Spa Long lasting, visible results

Win... A Spa-tisserie Spa Experience for you and a friend courtesy of the Spa at Culloden and Spa at Slieve Donard

lemis BIOTEC delivers 7 NEW highly-effective, super-charged 60 minute facials to re-boot cellular performance, enhancing the skin's ability to repair, renew and re-tone. Revealing a new generation of facials, each targets specific skin needs to deliver immediate, visible, longlasting results. The skin's unique bio-chemistry is constantly compromised. Lifestyle, sunlight, stress, age, illness and medication cause a breakdown in cellular energy and communication, resulting in a weakened skin structure, stressed and unbalanced skin. Between €75.00€85.00. For more details, please call our Spa Team on +353 (0)49 9526444 or email ciuinspa@slieverussell.ie. Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co.Cavan, Ireland

The Spa at the Merchant Hotel

t is well known that cakes and beauty go hand in hand! So with this in mind the Spa at Slieve Donard and the Spa at Culloden have created their “Spa-tisserie” spa experience.

Enjoy your choice of one 55 minute spa treatment: • ESPA Aromatherapy Full Body Massage • ESPA Aromatherapy Facial • Luxury Manicure • Luxury Pedicure With a delicious Morning Coffee or Afternoon Tea, complete with a selection of mouthwatering finger sandwiches and savouries, cakes, pastries and scones and a choice of speciality teas and coffees! Includes full use of the pool, gym, and thermal heat and water experiences perfect for winding down, looking good, and enjoying a cup of tea or spot of lunch with your girlfriends! Available 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm. The Spa-tisserie experience costs only £95 per person Monday-Thursday; £105 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Upgrade to include a glass of bubbly for only £10 more! For further information or to make a booking visit www.hastingshotels.com or call 028 9047 1066.

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he Spa at The Merchant Hotel has been thoughtfully designed to create an environment to restore your physical well-being and promote spiritual and emotional harmony. Enveloped in a haven where tranquillity reigns, your senses are stimulated through sensual aromas, gentle music and wonderful treatments. Our products and therapies have been created to meet the needs of each individual; we take pride in delivering a personalised service. The Spa draws on ancient knowledge and products from around the world. We currently work with both Darphin and Heaven products and treatments. For more details or to book ring 02890 262712 or email thespa@themerchanthotel.com

For your chance to win a Spa-tisserie experience for you and a friend, simply answer the following question:

What hotel group do the Slieve Donard and Culloden hotels belong to? Closing date: Friday 26th September 2014 * Normal conditions apply. Prize is valid Monday-Thursday until 28th February 2015.

BEAUTYBOX

Clarins Tonic Body Polisher with essential oils - It energises and revives the skin. It’s the ultimate glow-getter! Clarins’ spa-fresh body polisher — with essential oils of Rosemary, Rosewood, Mint, Sugar and Salt Crystals — feels ooh la la luxurious as it smoothes away dry cells, flakes and impurities to reveal the glowing skin beneath. Leaves skin looking toned, radiant and sleek. £31 Clarins Counters

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Aromatherapy Associates Revive Body Gel. Experience the refreshing and invigorating powers of grapefruit, rosemary and juniper to even-out skin tone and texture and to maintain a healthy micro-circulation. £32 www.aromatherapyassociates.com

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LIDL SHOWCASES SPANISH FLARE

idl Northern Ireland officially brought the tastes and flavours of the Iberian Peninsula to Hadskis restaurant in Belfast to launch an exciting new range of Iberian cuisine, Sol&Mar, to over 40 guests. Guests savoured the delectable offerings from Lidl’s latest line of Spanish and Portuguese inspired food and resident wine expert Peter Wilson was on hand to giving top tips on how to select the perfect Spanish wine to compliment the Sol&Mar tapas that were on offer.

1. Ashleigh Addis & Leticia Alvarez 2. Cathy Martin 3. Claire Moran & Aiofe Clarke 4. Louise Vance 5. Patricia Devlin 6. Sophia McKeever

LIFESTYLEFOOD

Cedars Grill Restaurant at Lough Eske Castle, Donegal is renowned for its quality dishes and world class service. Now, thanks to this selection of gorgeous recipes by Head Chef Philipp Henkes, you can recreate some of those delicious flavours at home.

Pan seared scallops with sun dried tomato, rocket salad and Coriander Vinaigrette Ingredients – Scallops: Clean 3 scallops from roe and muscle. Dry with kitchen paper. Ingredients – Sun dried Tomatoes: 1 Tomato Bowl with Ice Water Chopped Garlic Olive Oil Rosemary Salt Pepper Method • Take tomato and cut the skin cross shaped at the back. • Bring water to boil and add tomato for a few seconds until the skin breaks. • Cool tomato down in Ice water and take off the skin with a knife. • Cut tomato in half and remove core with a spoon. • Marinate tomato with oil, salt, pepper and rosemary add on a tray with baking paper and dry in oven at 60 centigrade for about 3-4 hours; depending on how big the tomato is.

Ingredients – Coriander Vinaigrette: Sliced fresh Coriander Diced shallots Olive Oil Lemon juice Salt Pepper Method • Mix all ingredients together and season to your liking. To serve: • Heat up frying pan and add olive oil. • Season scallops and sear from both sides golden brown. • Remove pan from heat and add butter, garlic and rosemary. • Once the butter starts to foam take a spoon and glace the scallops. • Take the warm dried tomatoes and arrange in a circle on your plate and add on the scallops. • Toss the rocket salad with some of your vinaigrette and arrange in the centre of the plate. • Add vinaigrette on your scallops.

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Braised lamb shank with celeriac purée and caramelized carrots Ingredients – Lamb shank: 1 Lamb shank 4 Carrots 1 Celeriac 2 Onions 1l Red Wine Tomato Paste 4 cloves of Garlic Rosemary Salt Pepper Method • Season and sear the lamb shank. • Cut all vegetables in cubes and sear golden brown in the same pan. Add tomato paste and roast with vegetables a couple of seconds. Add red wine and reduce. Add the lamb shank and rosemary and cover with water. • Braise covered in the oven at 150 centigrade for about three hours until the meat is tender. • Take lamb shank out remove from the bone and keep warm and covered. • Strain the sauce and reduce until it thickens and season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients – Caramelized carrots: 4 Peeled Baby Carrots 200ml Water 250g Butter 150g Sugar 3tsp salt 8pc star anis Cook a syrup. Add peeled carrots in syrup and cook until tender, then sear them golden brown. Ingredients – Celeriac Purée: 1 Celeriac 500ml Cream 500ml Milk Salt Pepper Method • Peel celeriac and dice roughly. • Add in to a pot and cover with milk and cream. Cook until tender and blend to a smooth purée. To serve: • Add celeriac puree to your plate with the lamb shank meat on top. • Glace the meat with the sauce and arrange the carrots on top of it. • If you like you can serve the dish with tobacco onions. • Peel and cut onions in stripes, toss in flour and deep fry.

LIFESTYLEFOOD

Hot and sticky Toffee Pudding Ingredients – Toffee Pudding 750ml Tea 560g chopped figs 270g butter 430g butter 7eggs 560g flour 40g baking soda

What is the best and worst part of your job?

The best part is getting to work with different people from different countries with different talents and to meet guests from all over the world including celebrities and that my cooking makes them happy. The worst part is not to enjoy all of the food that I cook because I cook it everyday.

Method • Whip the butter with the sugar until it turns white, add the eggs and the flour and mix to a smooth batter. • Boil the tea with the figs and blend. • Add to the mixture. Add the baking soda bake in a grease proof tray at 170 centigrade. Ingredients – Toffee sauce 330g Butter 330g Caster sugar 525g brown sugar 825g golden syrup Method • Bring to boil on low heat and add 675g cream to it. To serve: • Cut the toffee pudding to your desired size and pour toffee sauce over it. • If you like, serve with Rum and Raisin ice cream.

What is your signature dish? I have not

defined that yet, however I like to cook seafood and meat.

What can people expect when they dine in your restaurant? Down to earth, casual dining

with the best local produce.

Q&A: Philipp Henkes Name? Philipp Henkes. Restaurant? Cedars Grill Restaurant,

Lough Eske Castle.

Time with the restaurant? Six months. How did you get into the industry? My

brother’s best friend who is a chef, and the passion for food and cooking at home inspired me to join the industry.

What’s your favourite dish to eat? Fish and

chips.

Any cooking tips for us amateurs? Always source the best produce, don’t make short cuts in terms of quality. Treat and handle the products with respect. What’s your favourite restaurant to eat in?

Restaurant Andre in Singapore.

Finally what dish on your menu would you recommend? Irish Rib-eye steak with triple

cooked chips and grilled vegetables.

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What's the story with

Ballymoney?

Buildings of Interest Ballymoney is one of the North East’s finest gems, situated near the Causeway Coast and packed full of shops, restaurants and fun for the whole family to enjoy.

ith so much going on in Ballymoney’s vibrant town centre, there’s no excuse not to visit this gorgeous part of the world which is easily accessible by road and rail. If you’re looking for a great retail experience, Ballymoney has just the right mix of independent boutiques and national stores to offer visitors and this combined with expertise from local business owners means you’ll certainly find something for your money. Don’t forget about pampering yourself when you’re away by getting that hair or beauty treatment you’ve always wanted. With so many quality hairdressers and beauty salons, you’ll be spoiled for choice. If shopping isn’t your thing, you can

Did you know?

Ballymoney is a town with so much history and this is reflected in the architecture and buildings. The oldest surviving building is an old clock tower (pictured) dating from 1637 but other impressive buildings include the Masonic Hall which has been used as a market house, courthouse, town hall and school in its time.

• Ballymoney (from Irish Baile Monaidh) means ‘homestead on the peatland’. • Ballymoney hosts the oldest drama festival in Ireland. Ballymoney Drama Festival was founded in 1933. • Ballymoney has the highest life expectancy of any area in Northern Ireland. • When the Town Hall was built, £1300 was raised by public subscription and a further substantial amount was raised from a fund raising Bazaar. • Ballymoney has a range of sports teams including Ballymoney United FC, Glebe Rangers FC, Ballymoney Rugby Football Club, Ballymoney Blaze Football Club and Setanta’s GAC.

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Places to Visit

Game of Thrones magic!

Recreate your own Game of Thrones at the Dark Hedges, with epic scenes from dawn to dusk. Reputedly haunted by a spectral ‘grey lady’ who appears at dusk among the trees, she silently glides along the roadside and disappears as she passes the last beech tree! enjoy the vibrant café and hospitality scene and while away the hours relaxing and unwinding while watching the world go by.

Get outdoors!

If you’re more of an active type who loves being out and about, walkers and cyclists will love exploring the highways and byways of Ballymoney, seeing beautiful landscapes and wildlife in their natural

Famous Faces

Joey Dunlop (1952-2000), ‘King of the Road’, was five time World Motorcycle Champion along with 24 Ulster Grand Prix wins, 13 North West 200 wins and 26 Isle of Man TT wins.

habitat. With over 550 miles of road meandering through some of the most idyllic and scenic landscape, there are six mapped cycling routes of different lengths, capabilities and terrains as well as six walking route suggestions to enjoy (available at www.visitballymoney.com or from the Visitor Information Centre). Take a picnic along the Heritage and History Trail up Slieve an Orra to a hilltop with

His younger brother Robert Dunlop (19602008) was also an extremely successful motorcyclist, winning over 15 fifteen races during his career. Visit the Memorial Gardens to pay respects to the brothers.

Peter Chambers (1990–), a rower who won a Silver medal in the men’s lightweight four at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

breathtaking views overlooking five counties. Other outdoor activities include horse riding, taking a river cruise or even bringing your own boat. Anglers can indulge in game and course fishing as well. If that hasn’t tired out the kids, head to the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre where kids can have all the fun they can handle with either a swim or a visit to Treasure Island, the popular children’s soft play area.

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Bridget McKeever (1983–), a field hockey player on the Irish national women’s team.

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Ballymoney Borough Council

Cutting Ink

This salon is a one-stop shop for women and men for all their hair and beauty needs. For women, treatments include eyelash and hair extensions, bayalage hair colouring (fans include Kate Moss and Sienna Miller) and wellness coaching. For the groomed guy in your life there is a barber shop, hot towel shaves and shaved hair designs available. However, Cutting Ink’s services go beyond skin deep as they are stockists of Herbalife and offer healthy lifestyle advice, wellness evaluations and diet plans.

Embrace the Countryside

Ballymoney has over 550 miles of road meandering through scenic landscape. Mapped walking and cycling routes for either relaxed or ambitious outings! Guesthouse accommodation, local pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.

Urban Therapy

Combine beauty therapy with retail therapy in Ballymoney! Book a pampering session before lunch in one of our trendy cafés. Our charming independent shops guarantee personal service, top brands and competitive prices. There’s an abundance of free parking at both ends of the town.

John Laverty Optometrists

An award-winning Optometry practice, which has been looking after customers far and wide for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on great customer service and across our three branches we stock over 1,000 frames to suit all styles and desires. We use the latest technology to assess the health of the eyes and we have digital photography to assist you choose your frames. Our staff are very experienced and look forward to giving you the excellent service you deserve.

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LIFESTYLEFOSTERING

Happy Families With over 2,500 children in care in Northern Ireland the need for foster carers is greater than ever. Caroline Perry finds out more about what is involved.

Who’s Who?

Here are just some of the organisations working to recruit, support and assist foster carers in Northern Ireland. Fostering recruitment agencies:

There are a number of routes to foster in Northern Ireland. You can go directly to your local Health and Social Care Trust. Alternatively, there are a number of independent fostering agencies in Northern Ireland, like Foster Care Associates, Barnardos Professional Fostering and Kindercare Fostering NI to name a few, who provide specialist fostering services to complement existing statutory Health and Social Care Trust provision.

Charities and supportive organizations

The Fostering Network NI campaign on issues relating to fostering and offer support for foster carers. BAAF NI (British Association for Adoption and Fostering) campaign for better outcomes for children and work with people involved in fostering and adoption processes across the UK and Northern Ireland.

ostering is important because ordinary people provide family life for a child or young person when they can’t live with their birth family. When a child is living in foster care their parents either retain full parental responsibility or share parental responsibility with the Trust. This is different to adoption where legal rights are transferred to the adoptive parents. Some children/young people need to live in foster care for a short period of time whilst others will need a home for a longer period. Some children move from their foster carers to an adoptive family when they can’t return to their birth family. There are a number of reasons why children/young people need to live with foster carers. Some parents have health related problems, some struggle to parent their children which can result in children/ young people suffering abuse and neglect and displaying challenging behaviour due to a lack of boundaries and parental control. The number of children who need fostered is on the rise, particularly teenagers and difficult to place groups like siblings or parent & child placements (for example, a young mother and her baby), so the need for foster carers of all types is more pertinent than ever. “The biggest message to get across is the need and it’s a desperate need,” says Gillian Devlin, Carer Recruitment Officer at Kindercare

Fostering Northern Ireland. The need for more quality foster carers is clear. Feargal O’Keefe, Regional Manager of Foster Care Associates (FCA) since 2011, understands the pressures that exist in Northern Ireland because there are currently upwards of two hundred carers short to meet demand.

Becoming a foster carer

There are a lot of misconceptions about who can and can’t foster when, in fact, there are very few limitations. “You can foster in all walks of life and that variety is so essential because you want to have the best choice for children who need placements,” explains Priscilla McLoughlin, Director of BAAF NI. For example, there is no upper age limit (health-permitting); many older people have valuable life experience to offer including raising a family. You can be married, in a relationship or single. You don’t have to own your own house. You could be working or be on benefits. You can have adult children, be currently raising a family or have never had a child. What is important is being able to provide a safe, warm and nurturing environment for the child or young person in your care where they feel valued and respected. As one fostering organization says, enquiries are accepted regardless of race, religion,

LIFESTYLEFOSTERING language, culture, gender, disability and sexual orientation. “The FCA has a proven track record in how it recruits and supports its carers through the team parenting approach,” Feargal O’Keefe from FCA explains. “We need more empty nesters, carers whose children have moved on or carers who are looking for a new challenge in their lives. We are looking for people with a sense of humour, a warmth and desire to grow through the training and support they will receive and people with a level of emotional intelligence who won’t have all the answers but are able to work as part of a dedicated team making a difference to the children we work with. The outcomes for young people are many and the rewards for carers are many as well.” Some people who may be interested in fostering could be worried about a number of factors such as lacking in confidence to care for someone else’s child or that it might be too difficult to return a child to their birth family. Making an enquiry will allow you to get expert advice about any concerns allowing you to make a fully informed decision.

Foster Carer of the Year Awards

very year The Margaret and Jackie McCarragher Fostering Network in Northern Ireland holds an awards ceremony for foster carers and this year’s winner of Foster Carer of the Year, Margaret McCarragher, a mother of eight from Dromore in County Down who has fostered more than 50 children in the last 20 years told us: “After 20 years of fostering I feel very privileged to have had the pleasure of meeting and supporting so many brilliant young people, two of whom remain with us, extending our already large family. All the babies and young people we have fostered leave a special little footprint in our hearts each, with their own individual little memories of things they have said and done. Although some we don’t see anymore, we do from time to time receive updates and they are all doing well. We are so happy to have helped them on their road through life. If anyone loves a busy house and children and has room in their home I would ask them to seriously think of fostering. They will not always find it easy but will have loads of support and training to help them succeed.”

Commitment

There’s no point beating about the bush. Fostering is a big commitment and requires patience, support and time. Many children/young people in care are coping with challenges, whether psychological, behavioural or physical so it isn’t always going to be easy. “When people ring with their first enquiry we are very honest from the outset. It is very challenging but if you talk to any of our foster carers they will tell you it’s a positive and rewarding experience,” explains Gillian from Kindercare Fostering NI. Nevertheless, in the majority of cases the positives far outweigh any negatives and make such a difference to peoples’ lives. “One young woman told us her foster carers made her feel safe for the first time and they never gave up on her. Another told us their foster carer “literally saved my life, I don’t know where I would be if it wasn’t for her”,” Kathleen Toner, Deputy Director of The Fostering Network NI says. “Older teenagers have told us how their foster carers supported them in their education, encouraged them to read, to enjoy school and to have aspirations for the future.”

The Support Network

You aren’t alone when you foster. Every foster carer or family are assigned a fostering social worker who will be with them throughout their time as a carer to provide supervision, support and advice. Many fostering agencies, such as Kindercare

Fostering NI, also provide 24 hour support. All foster carers undergo appropriate and necessary training and checks to prepare them. Kindercare Fostering NI’s Gillian says: “Our Carers are professionals at what they do. It’s like any career in that the more you do it, the more experienced you become, the more training you have and the more challenging placements you can take on.” Extensive training programmes are provided by fostering recruitment agencies to ensure people are prepared. Lots of people aren’t aware that carers receive financial support, paid out in regular instalments, to cover the cost of fostering a child. This enables some to foster that wouldn’t have the resources to do so otherwise. “Foster cares don’t foster for the money, but there are some who would struggle to continue to foster without financial assistance”, Gillian agrees. “The financial support is there to enhance the lives of the children and young people our carers care for.” Having the love and support of family and friends is a must so it’s really important to talk to them and find out their opinions. As Kindercare Fostering NI’s Gillian explains, you’ll need emotional support if you’re having a bad day but also practical support, like if you need someone to babysit in an emergency. Without that support, carers would find fostering extremely difficult, if not impossible.

The Fostering Network’s Kathleen Toner estimates that four additional carers a week are needed in Northern Ireland. “If fostering is something you’ve been thinking about or it’s in the back of your mind, please do something about it,” BAAF NI’s Priscilla McLoughlin says. “You have the opportunity to make a massive contribution to a child’s life.”

Types of Fostering Emergency: providing time limited placements at short notice, perhaps getting contacted late at night or over a weekend. Respite: for short periods, normally on a regular basis, to give the child’s parents or full-time foster carers a break. Short term: looking after children fulltime but the length of stay will depend on the family circumstances. Long-term: providing full or long-term care for children who can’t return to their families in the near future. Kinship foster care: this is where family members or friends look after a child who can’t live with their parents. This could be arranged privately or via a local agency.

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LIFESTYLETRAVEL

Bodrum: a Turkish Delight With an historic castle jutting into the crystal waters of the Aegean Sea juxtaposed with super yachts in the modern marina, Bodrum on the south western coastline of Turkey has enough sights and smells to excite all of the senses.

trolling around a city at your own pace is one of the best ways to become familiar with its character, and the character of its people. One of the first things you will notice about this unique city is the stark difference between the historic castle and winding back streets, and the newly refurbished seafront with modern restaurants, shops and a very impressive marina. Throughout high season this present day promenade is hiving with tourists, but in the lower season it feels a bit empty, with the locals generally sticking to the more historic parts of the city they know best. It was these older streets with authentic cuisine and much more reasonable prices not that food in Bodrum is expensive with a meal for 2 in a mid range restaurant rarely coming in at more than ÂŁ30 - that I found myself. Only a couple of streets behind the hustle and bustle of the shops and you will find yourself wandering along narrow streets with houses lining the roads, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here you see real interaction between locals. The city has a fascinating ancient history that you may come across almost by accident. Just a stone's throw from the bustling shopping streets is no less than one

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of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus. There are no barriers between you and the stones of the tomb built between 353 and 350BC, which when you consider it, is quite incredible!

When you’ve had enough of the busy city centre and want to take some time to relax, travel half an hour to the north side of the Bodrum Peninsula to the very luxurious Hilton Bodrum Turkbuku Resort & Spa. Staying in one of their triplex villas allows

the flexibility of eating out and sampling local cuisine, or trying to cook with the superb local produce yourself in the villa. The Hilton’s main focus is it’s connection with the Aegean Sea. Views from the Villa, as well as the hotel’s restaurants utilise the beautiful views and a handful of water sport activities are on offer. The décor is quite minimalist, so as not to detract from the serene beauty of the natural surroundings. Each villa has a private pool with uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea. There are a further four swimming pools in the complex. If you are staying for the evening in the hotel complex, there are a number of restaurants to choose from. The Mediteranian themed Paparazzi Restaurant serves up traditional favourites, but if you are on the lookout for something more authentic to the region try the Sultan’s Table. This restaurant is lavishly decorated and here you can sample the very best of traditional Ottoman and Turkish cuisine. For a really breathtaking meal, try the hotel’s Seaport Restaurant. Here you will be served fresh delicious seafood whist gazing out over the Aegean sunset on an outdoor elevated balcony, definitely the place to go if you are on a romantic holiday as a couple. If you want to take a break from the bustling city of Bodrum, the quaint fishing village of Golturkbuku is only a five-minute drive away. Often overshadowed by Bodrum itself, this quiet village is the favourite of the well-to-do of Turkey. There are some charming beach side cafés and the relaxed atmosphere makes a welcome break from the city. Before you leave Turkey, one experience I would recommend above most others is a Turkish Bath. Avoid the plush hotel baths and venture to the one recommended by locals. First, you will lie on a heated stone platform, in a sweltering room to really allow the pores of your skin to open. Then you dive into a cold and invigorating plunge pool before returning to the hot room. There is then the option of getting an exfoliation and soap massage, which if you are in for the authentic experience should not be missed. Unlike a massage here, it is more functional than relaxing, but you will leave feeling squeaky clean with all remaining traces of suncream long gone, a great way to finish the holiday. On your visit to Bodrum you will find a clash of old meeting new, of locals and visitors intermingling, and of East meeting West. This holiday will certainly leave you feeling as if you’ve been on a bit of an adventure!

Hilton Bodrum Turkbuku Resort & Spa www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/turkey/hilton-bodrumturkbuku-resort-and-spa-BXNBTHI/index.html NW

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Urban Chic W

ith a cheerful personality, attractive styling and impressive efficiency, the new Citroën C1 delivers an upbeat response to today’s urban mobility requirements and reflects the bold renewal of the Citroën brand. The new C1 is available as both three and fivedoor versions as a hatchback and as a new open-top body style, named Airscape. Agile and nippy, the new C1 marries compact exterior dimensions for easy handling and a turning circle radius of 4.80m, with a spacious cabin for up to four adults and a 196-litre boot. More useful technology, includes a 7-inch Touch Drive interface and Mirror Screen technology that allows the driver to run selected smartphone apps from the touch screen, while Hill Start Assist is standard specification. For a touch of urban chic, 14 or 15-inch wheels and covers, and 15-inch diamondtipped alloys are available. The interior of the New Citroën C1 is bright and airy with a colourful ambience. With clean, structured lines, the dashboard

can feature bright colours on the multimedia panel, air vents and gear lever base. A leathertrimmed steering wheel is also fitted as standard on Flair versions. The Airscape open-top body style is a new alternative for this popular model and is available with both three and five-door models for an even more enjoyable driving

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experience and a greater sense of fun. The exceptionally large canvas soft-top (800mm x 760mm) runs practically the entire length of the roof, is fully opening and electrically controlled as standard. The switch is located in the ceiling panel and the roof can be opened or closed when the car is at a standstill or driving at legal motorway speeds.

mall but perfectly formed, the all-new Peugeot 108 takes city car versatility to a new level. With a raft of enhancements over its predecessor – the hugely popular 107 – the newcomer is an urban runabout that’s exceptionally user-friendly for day-to-day motoring. Some of the improvements have taken place in the boot, it’s now large enough for the ‘weekly shop’ from the supermarket. The boot sill is also 20mm lower for easier loading. Also at the rear of the Peugeot 108 is another convenience feature – a reversing camera built into the rear bumper, just above the number plate. It’s standard on the two highest trim levels in the range, Allure and Feline. The rear bench seat splits 50:50 for additional practicality, and each side can be folded using a separate fabric handle accessible from the boot. Two rear seat ISOFIX child seat fixing points are standard on the Peugeot 108. Available in three and five-door body styles, the car has generous interior space for up to four occupants, with almost identical cabin measurements to the 107. The driver’s seat is now height-adjustable on all but the entry level, Access trim, and on three-door models both front seats gain a memory function. This means they will always return to the same position when tilted forward to allow passengers into the rear. Premium features are part of the 108 ownership experience. On all but Access trim level the car comes with a multifunction steering wheel, allowing drivers to keep their hands and eyes where they should be as they travel. For comfort, air conditioning is standard on three out of the four trim levels, including – for the first time – climate control on top spec Feline models.

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Star Trekking T

he Fiat 500 family continues to grow in size and appeal with the introduction of the 500L Trekking. The 500L Trekking has been designed to be as at home in the great outdoors as it is on congested city streets. It has a distinctively rugged crossover look with a raised ride height and M+S (Mud&Snow) all-season tyres, plus the clever Traction+ system. With eye-catching styling features including protective underbody shields and new diamond-finished alloy wheels, the 500L Trekking gives a sportier, more dynamic twist to the 500L concept without compromising its class-leading interior space and functionality. The 500L Trekking sits at the top of the 500L range and includes a host of large car features already packed in the 500L such as cruise control, the five-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Air Conditioning and six airbags. Exclusive to the 500L Trekking are specific bumpers, dark tinted windows, Traction+ and unique styling features. Just like the 500L, the 500L Trekking can accommodate five people in comfort, and has sufficient luggage space in its 400-litre boot to take five suitcases too. It feels spacious inside thanks to the extensive glazing and windscreen pillars that have been split and tapered to give almost 360-degree vision. This, along with a suite of standard safety features, has already made the 500L a EuroNCAP five-star crash safety award winner. The 500L Trekking becomes the first Fiat to feature City Brake Control as standard. This system has been designed to watch over the driver and either prevent or lessen damage in low-speed collisions. The Trekking model also benefits from Traction+, an electronic system that controls the braking circuit to simulate the behaviour of a self-locking electromechanical differential. This means the frontwheel drive Fiat can tackle the sort of tricky terrain that other two-wheel drive cars would struggle on. For more details contact www. donnellygroup.co.uk

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Fitz Club Secret Garden Party

he Fitzwilliam Hotel hosted a special Secret Garden party where the iconic lobby was transformed into an enchanting summer retreat by Floralearth. DJ Steve Simpson and trumpeter Rick Swann entertained guests as they enjoyed canapés and seasonal cocktails courtesy of Ketel One vodka from the hotel’s award-winning cocktail bar. The VIP party was the first in an exclusive series of members-only, themed events to be held at the hotel as part of the ‘Fitz Club’.

1. Barra Best & Grainne McGarvey 2. Liz Kennedy & Khara Pringle 3. Siobhan McGuigan, Kate Wilson & Felicity MacNeice

Supercar Dream Rides at Hillsborough International Oyster Festival

he annual Hillsborough Oyster Festival runs from 2nd to 7th September and the final day will once again feature the very popular Supercar Sunday where members of the public get the chance to experience the thrill of sitting in some very exclusive machinery. The wide variety of exotica available this year ranges from the brand new hybrid sports car from BMW, the i8, through some jaw dropping Ferraris such as the 458 and the new F12 plus the works spec fire breathing Group B Ford RS200 rally car. The event is based at the Park and Ride at Sprucefield. The organisers would like to thank the following for their assistance in running this event: Hollybrook Cars, Momentum Motorsports, CarSport Magazine, Bavarian BMW, Charles Hurst Specialist Cars, The Plough Hillsborough, Road Services, and the PSNI. Janet Higginson is the Chair of the Oyster Festival, the first female chair in 15 years and this years chosen charity is Autism NI – a cause close to Janet’s heart. “Raising awareness of autism is important to me as my son is autistic. The gala ball, which I hope will raise a lot of money for autism is one of the events in which I have taken a keen personal interest with the aim of making it as exciting and entertaining an evening as possible,” said Janet. “I want to see the festival be recognised internationally and as a major highlight in the Northern Ireland tourism calendar. To achieve top notch recognition and increase footfall, we will be working hard to keep the Festival fresh and innovative.”

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City Life

Over the last few years Derry Londonderry has had plenty to shout about and the 2013 City of Culture continues to play a huge part in Northern Ireland’s events calendar.

A Musical Legacy

Although exact dates are yet to be finalised, September will see the MTV crew return to Northern Ireland with a star-studded concert at the Ebrington barracks site in Derry~Londonderrys. MTV has staged events in Northern Ireland before, but this will be the first outside of Belfast. The MTV European Music Awards were held in Belfast in 2011 and attracted acts like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. They also staged a follow-up concert in the Titanic Slipways that was headlined by Olly Murs. Last year Derry played host to the Radio 1’s Big Weekend which featured acts like Calvin Harris, Biffy Clyro, Bruno Mars and Rita Ora who all performed as part of Derry’s year as the UK City of Culture. This event has served to showcase Ebrington Square to other promoters according to Councillor Elisha McCallion, Chair of the Development Committee at Derry City Council, who has said the event was a ‘huge deal’ and caught the attention of MTV who are now staging a similar event in the city. Part of the legacy programme as a result of the City of Culture year, is to keep the city known as one that promotes music and it looks like the City Council’s efforts in this area are paying off with this latest major concert in the city, which the council also hopes will give local acts the opportunity to perform.

City of Culture

Derry~Londonderry’s celebrated it’s role as UK City of Culture 2013 by embarking on a year of festivals and events, unlike anything seen before. During this year revellers from Northern Ireland and further afield flocked to the city to partake of events such as Lumiere and the Peace Concert. This year the city has continued to enjoy a wealth of cultural acticities and

just recently hosted a spectacular nautical celebration at the LegenDerry Maritime Festival. Having hosted a stopover event in 2012, the City Council were delighted that the Clipper Race organisers selected Derry~Londonderry’s once again. And the city didn’t fail to disappoint with a fantastic packed nine day programme of events which kicked off on Saturday 21st June, as the River Foyle took centrestage for a summer celebration of live music, sailing, good food and plenty of fun in the sun. Other events over the summer included, The Walled City Music Festival (18th to 26th July), The Maiden City Festival (2nd to 9th August) with The Walled City Tattoo (27th to 30th August) to look forward to and ‘Hairspray - The Broadway Musical’ has a six-night run from Tuesday 2nd September to Sunday 7th September at the Millennium Forum. With so many events taking place in the city throughout the year you have plenty of reasons to visit the city. For those of you who haven’t yet experienced the famous annual Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival this is not to be missed. From 29th October to 2nd November this five day festival casts a spooky spotlight on the city and all it has to offer in terms of culture, art, imagination and of course, fun.

Famous Faces

Derry has a number of famous musical names including Phil Coulter, Dana,

who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970; Peter Cunnah, lead singer with 1990s pop band D:ream, whose bandmate included physicist Professor Brian Cox who was the keyboard player; Neil Hannon lead singer of The Divine Comedy; Damian McGinty who had a guest-starring role in Glee; lead singer of The Undertones Fearghal Sharkey and Irish folk singer Cara Dillon. Others involved in music who are making headlines at the moment are Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid who has recently announced his engagement to Friends actress Courtney Cox and Girls Aloud bandmate and new mum Nadine Coyle who is embracing her Northern Irish heritage by signing up for a guest role in Michael Flatley’s latest dance extravaganza, ‘Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games’ for an eight-week run at the London Palladium in September. Staying with the arts, others who have

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My Derry... put Derry~Londonderry on the map include Irish poet Seamus Heaney who was from Castledawson and actresses Amanda Burton who is best known for her role as forensic pathologist Professor Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series ‘Silent Witness’, Roma Downey, who starred as Monica in ‘Touched by an Angel’ and Bronagh Gallagher who starred in ‘The Commitments’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’. This summer, 18-year-old Ashleigh Coyle entered the Big Brother house. A former Miss Derry, Ashleigh joined Fermanagh man Christopher Hall (23), in this year’s lline-up. Ashleigh follows in the footsteps of former Big Brother contestants from Derry, Conor McIntyre in 2012 and Seany O'Kane in 2007.

Rosemary Wright, proprietor of Ashburn Image and one of Ireland’s top make-up artists who has worked on many famous faces including, Derry’s own Nadine Coyle, Christine Bleakley, Sarah Travers and none other than Victoria Beckham! Hailing from Derry, Rosemary is definitely the woman in the know when it comes to recommending the city’s best addresses...

Browns Restaurant and Champagne lounge where chef/patron Ian Orr (who took part in The Great British Menu) and his team never fail to disappointment. The food, service, everything is first class. Rated as one of Ireland’s best restaurants, make sure you book well in advance if you want to ensure a table here.

Shop in... Cilento, Strabane is one of my favourites. Their stuff is amazing. I love that you can go and pick up a smart/casual look for day just as easily as an occasional outfit for a wedding or a day at the races.

Get Pampered at... Well where else can I say, Ashburn Image of course! Whether a beauty treatment or a make-up application we’ll have you looking your best!

Stay in... The Belfry Country Inn, although not in the city itself the quality of service is excellent and the rooms are done to perfection. The Radisson in Limavady is also a favourite of mine and it offers you the option of relaxing in the spa or enjoying a round of golf.

Places to visit... The City Walls are still unbelieveable to walk around and the Peace Bridge was the perfect place to be during the Clipper round the world race at the end of June and offers a striking landmark within the city.

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Best-selling writers take to the stage at Theatre at the Mill

ome of the world’s most popular female authors will be revealing the secrets of their success in a unique new programme of literary talks at Newtownabbey’s Theatre at The Mill. Best selling writers such as Philippa Gregory, Cathy Kelly and Jodi Picoult are taking to the stage in ‘Conversations at the Mill’, an exciting new series enabling them to talk about their new work, engage directly with fans of their novels in Northern Ireland and sign books. Both Theatre at the Mill and its sister venue The Courtyard Theatre have played host to well known people who speak about their lives and this series will continue with writer/opera director/performer Jonathan Miller and politician Peter Hain in the autumn. “Conversations at the Mill is something totally new and different for us. We’ve chosen some of the best-known writers to come to speak about their work. The theatre is an intimate space to really find out more about these authors and their new work. After each talk the authors will be signing their books as well,” explained Bernard Clarkson, Arts Centres Manager for Newtownabbey Borough Council.

The first of the Phillippa Gregory Conversations series is on Cathy Kelly August 17 with Philippa Gregory, author of The Other Boleyn Girl, who is releasing a new book, The King’s Curse, just days before her appearance in Newtownabbey. This is her 25th novel and tells the riveting story of Margaret Pole, The second event in the daughter of George, Conversations series will be on Oct Duke of Clarence, 16 which will be billed as a Girls’ and one of the few Night Out with two performances surviving members of the both hosted by author Jane Wenham Plantagenet dynasty after the Wars of the Jones. At 7pm Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell Roses. The book covers 40 years in the life will be speaking followed at 8.30 by Cathy of the last Plantagenet Princess, who was Kelly and Tasmina Perry. wrongly accused of plotting revolution. On Nov 9 by Jodi Picoult, New York Times Philippa Gregory was an established bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper and historian and writer when she discovered her The Storyteller, will make her first appearance interest in the Tudor period. Her 2001 novel, in Northern Ireland. She is releasing her 23rd The Other Boleyn Girl, was turned into a novel – Leaving Time – in October so this is a Hollywood film starring Scarlett Johansson chance to hear about her latest work. as Mary, sister of Anne and mistress of Henry VIII, and a second TV series of The Bookings are now being taken for the Philippa White Queen, based on her series The Gregory event with tickets just £6/£4 on www. Cousins’ War, is currently being filmed. theatreatthemill.com or on 028 9034 0202.

‘Nicola plans' for Northern Ireland's “ageing revolution”

ueen’s University has launched Northern Ireland’s largest ever public health research project. ‘NICOLA’ – the Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing – is hoping to provide the basis for future Government policy by following the lives of 8,500 over 50s as they grow older. Officially announced by Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell and Jennifer McCann, participants in the Queen’s University-led project, supported by groups such as the Public Health Agency and the Commissioner for Older People of Northern Ireland, will be randomly selected from across Northern Ireland over the next

18-months. The findings will leave a lasting legacy for society by enabling policy makers to base Government strategy upon research. Professor Ian Young, Principal Investigator of the NICOLA Project, said: “Northern Ireland is undergoing an ageing revolution. Today there are more people aged under 16 than over 65. By 2037 that will have completely reversed with predictions that there will be 122,000 more over 65s than under 16s. That is an unprecedented change in our society and we need to start planning for it. Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Older People, Claire Keating, said: “Between 1982 and 2062 it’s estimated that the proportion of over 50s will increase by 70% to 45% of the total population. That’s an unprecedented demographic change that will have major ramifications for society. Meeting the challenges and opportunities of this change means basing good policy on good research – information which Northern Ireland currently lacks. “NICOLA provides an opportunity to ensure that we are prepared to meet the needs of an ageing population. Apart from benefiting from a more detailed insight into their own health and wellbeing, people taking part in NICOLA will provide society with a treasure trove of data that will aid future generations.” NICOLA is funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies; the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); the Medical Research Council; Health and Social Care Research and Development (HSC R&D), a division of the Public Health Agency; the Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI); and the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM). For more information please email NICOLA@qub.ac.uk or contact 028 9063 3078.

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Hooray for Hollywood as Rachel gets her name in lights I t’s August Craft Month and Northern Woman finds out about a Banbridge designer who’s making a name for herself in the US and Europe. The quirky lighting creations by Co. Down designer Rachel O’Neill are attracting attention in Hollywood as she’s caught the eye of leading Beverly Hills interior designer Jane Hallworth – whose client list includes A-list celebrities including Tom Hanks, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Jonah Hill and actress/singer Michelle Williams. The Banbridge designer-maker creates stunning Velcro sculptured chandeliers, which have recently been on show as part of British European Design Group’s exhibition The Best of British in New York. Rachel’s lights have also graced The Hollywood Reporter’s Design Showhouse of The Century, famous Fifth Avenue Department store Bergdorf Goodman and in Peugeot’s top showrooms in Paris and Berlin. Her beautiful lights are focal points to homes in Dublin, London and further afield. In fact while, for weeks before and after the birth of her baby daughter Imogen recently she was busily applying 7,000 Swarovski crystals to a 15 foot chandelier for a home in Colorado. But what makes Rachel’s Velcro creations Bergdorf Goodman Light

so popular? Rachel first began working with Velcro as a student at University of Ulster in 2005. “I love the wiggly lines and the fluid shapes. I’d experimented with cotton and linen to try to create patterns like the ripples of water but it didn’t hold. Then I discovered Velcro which is absolutely perfect for what I want to do. It also dyes beautifully so I can create amazing colours with the work,” she said. After finishing University, she went on to Craft NI’s making it programme, which was a great springboard for the budding artist. “In art school they don’t teach you about running a business; you don’t know about finances, accounts, marketing or any of the other things you need to do to run a successful business. I learned that in making it but also being around other young, creative people also trying to set up their own business was a great inspiration and fantastic networking opportunity,” she adds. Craft NI’s making it programme is a 2-year business start-up programme for makers in craft and applied arts, making it is a model of best practice in craft enterprise development. Since it started in

Rachel O'Neill

2005, 29 designer makers have gone through the programme, with 27 of those still successfully trading. Alan Kane, Chief Executive of Craft NI said: “It’s brilliant to see the huge success that Rachel is having in the United States and Europe. With a 93% success rate, the making it programme has proven that you can team high personal creativity with excellent business skills to build a brand with international appeal.” “This has really been an exciting year and there’s so much to look forward to,” she added.

To find out more about August Craft Month go to www.craftni.org And find Rachel at www.racheloneill.com.

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LIFESTYLEWHAT'SON Alice through the Looking Glass (20 Aug, Theatre at the Mill) www.theatreatthemill.com

Alice through the Looking Glass is a family favourite, following Alice’s adventures in the strange world she enters through the mirror above her drawing-room fireplace. What she finds there is a world laid out in the form of a giant chess board and before long Alice finds herself entering the game as a white pawn. Along the way she encounters some of Carroll’s most memorable and enduring characters. This is a new adaptation by Michael Whitmore and it faithfully retains the British humour and quirkiness of these classic tales: truly a show for all the family.

Tennent’s Vital 2014

(21-24 Aug, Boucher Road Playing Fields) www.tennentsvital.com Tennent’s Vital festival is back for 2014. Returning to Boucher Road Playing Fields with big name acts on August 21st, the festival will be one of the biggest events of the year. The Killers, Bastille, David Guetta and Steve Angello have been confirmed to play at this increasingly popular festival.

What's On! August/September 2014 As always, Northern Ireland is packed full of events for you to enjoy, whatever your tastes. Join Alice in Wonderland on her adventures, cheer on golfers at the Northern Ireland Open or rock out with some of the biggest bands in the world at Tennent’s Vital, to name just a few options! Voices of Africa

(30 Aug-6 Oct, Various locations) www.newbeginningscharity.org New Beginnings children’s village is home to over 100 underprivileged children in Uganda. The children come for refuge from sleeping rough, from broken families and from the authorities; they are often AIDS orphans, young offenders or have been abandoned. A choir has been set up to harness the creative, musical spirits of these children. The New Beginnings choir are visiting Northern Ireland with their Voices of Africa Tour, an evening that will not disappoint; with energetic African songs and dance. A fantastic night for the whole family!

Vance Joy

(21 Sept, Limelight) www.limelightbelfast.com Australian singer Vance Joy has announced he’ll be hitting the road this Autumn for a UK tour. Fresh from topping this year’s Hottest 100 with unmissable hit Riptide, the Melbourne songwriter will be taking his ukulele for a run of shows over the course of about a month.

LIFESTYLEWHAT'SON Northern Ireland Open Challenge 2014 (28-31 Aug, Galgorm Castle Golf Club) www.niopen.co.uk

The stars of the fairways will make a welcome return to Ballymena this year after the official announcement that the Northern Ireland Open, the province’s annual international tournament, will take place once more at Galgorm Castle from August 28-31. After record numbers attended last year’s event, this year promises to be a spectacular occasion for all the family with a designated food village in the grounds of the estate castle plus an interactive golf village. Even better news is entry to the Challenge Tour event and all the activities are free. All you have to do is visit.

Wedding Fairs at Hastings Hotels

(7 Sept, Everglades Hotel, Derry/L’Derry and Stormont Hotel, Belfast 14 Sept, Culloden Estate and Spa, Holywood 21 Sept, Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, Newcastle County Down) www.hastingshotels.com The Hastings Hotels group are putting on a number of wedding fairs throughout September at four of their world class hotels giving brides-to-be the chance to experience all of the special finishing touches their hotels have to offer firsthand. Get expert advice with a range of exhibitors who will be on hand to offer tips about how to create your dream wedding. There will also be spectacular bridal catwalk shows and live music so you’ll be full of inspiration about how to make your wedding wondrous. With complimentary admission, there’s no excuse not to visit!

Auld Lammas Fair, Co. Antrim

(25-26 Aug) www.heartofthecausewaycoastandglens.com ‘The Ould Lammas Fair’ has taken place annually in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, since the seventeenth century. Celebrated on the last Monday and Tuesday in August, the fair marks the end of summer and beginning of harvest. The Lammas Fair traditionally attracts thousands of people from around the world, and features more than 400 stalls of craft, bric-a-brac and farm produce. Local specialities include ‘Yellow Man’, a sweet honeycomb candy, and red seaweed known as ‘dulse’. Street entertainment, including face-painting and pony rides, lends a carnival atmosphere, while traditional music sessions in the pubs cater to a different clientele.

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Other events Theatre

Hairspray: The Musical (2-7 Sept, Millennium Forum)

Festivals

Open House Bangor Festival (3-31 Aug) Clandeboye Festival (18-23 Aug) Hilden Beer and Music Festival 2014 (22-24 Aug, Tap Room Restaurant at Hilden Brewery) Belfast Mela 2014 (24 Aug, Botanic Gardens) 23rd Annual Bluegrass Music Festival (29-31 Aug, Ulster American Folk Park)

Music

Belsonic 2014 (15-22 Aug, Custom House Square, Belfast) Amanda Rheaume 22 Aug, Bronte Church The Wailers & Guests 30 Aug, Limelight

Art

Art in the Loft 2024 Exhibition ‘Art Trio’ (2-31 Aug, The Loft Gallery, Portaferry)

Family

Summer of Cultures Family Fun Day (25 Aug, Castle Barracks, Enniskillen) Milkshake Live (28 Aug, Belfast Waterfront; 27 Aug, Millennium Forum)

LIFESTYLEREVIEWS

Movies

What If

If I Stay

This is where I Leave You

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Adam Driver, Zoe Kazan

Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley

Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne

What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace who’s been repeatedly burned by bad relationships so he decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?

Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam. But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant, and now her life hangs in the balance. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.

When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Confronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humour, heartache and redemption that only families can provide.

Be Brilliant Everyday

The Goose Tree

The Things I’d Miss

Be Brilliant Everyday is possibly the most entertaining self-help book you will ever read. Funny and cutting, this book aims to inspire you to be that awesome version of yourself, when you are at your brilliant best. Rather than preaching self-help jargon, Be Brilliant Everyday provides simple, thought-provoking anecdotes, eye-opening facts and creative stories that will raise a smile and put a spring in your step.

The Goose Tree contains a selection of beautiful and enduring poems from the County Down acclaimed poet where her lyrical verse celebrates in highlighting extraordinary in the ordinary. Donaldson has published five previous collections and her poetry has won a number of awards including the Allingham Award, the National Women’s Poetry Competition and the Cuirt New Writing Award.

Lucy, a young mother, leaves her children alone for a few minutes as she pops out to run an errand. As she speeds off down the country lane, she collides with an oncoming van and loses control. The car flips over. Everything disappears. As she opens her eyes, she sees herself back at university, lying beside the man she’s always loved – the one she never kissed. Can she do it now? And if she changes the past, what will she lose in the present?

Shelf Life by Andy Whittaker and Andy Cope

by Moyra Donaldson

by Andrew Clover

LIFESTYLEREVIEWS

Wish I Was Here

What We Did on our Holiday

They Came Together

Starring: Zach Braff, Ashley Greene, Kate Hudson

Starring: David Tennant, Rosamund Pike, Billy Connolly

Starring: Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Cobie Smulders

Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, who at 35 is still trying to find his identity; a purpose for his life. He winds up trying to home school his two children when his father can no longer afford to pay for private education and the only available public school is on its last legs. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn’t find.

Doug and Abi and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug’s father Gordie’s birthday party. It’s soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability... From the creators of Outnumbered comes this heart-warming, uplifting comedy for all the family.

When Joel and Molly meet it’s hate at first sight: his big Corporate Candy Company threatens to shut down her quirky indie candy shop. Plus, Joel is hung up on his sexy ex. But amazingly, they fall in love, until they break up about two thirds of the way through, and Molly starts dating her accountant. But then right at the end… well you’ll just have to see.

A Family Affair

To Have and To Hold

The Playground

It is 1900 and Adeline Warburton and Arnold Haslington have fallen deeply in love. But, though both are from wealthy families, their social status is too far apart for their match to be approved. And when Arnold marries another, Adeline’s reaction is immediate and unexpected as she travels to make a new life in China. But although they are separated by thousands of miles, the consequences of their youthful passion continue to haunt them and their children – Addy’s daughter Nala and Arnold’s son, Philip. As the years pass, and the children grow, violent forces are set to bring them together, unaware of the secrets from the past that bind them.

From the outside Ella has it all but inside, she craves something more. But giving in to temptation will stir up trouble . . . Imogen’s relationship with Pete was once fun but since they’ve become parents, everything is different. Then an accident provides the catalyst for a life-changing decision. Fifteen-year-old Phoebe is miserable. And now her dad seems completely distracted by something - or someone. Maybe it’s time Phoebe took control of her own life. As Ella, Imogen and Phoebe contemplate taking the biggest risk of their lives, marriages, families and friendships hang in the balance.

Eve is putting her life together again… Her partner has walked out on her; she’s moved into a tiny flat on the outskirts of Dublin and has no job. But she does have her beloved baby daughter – and there’s a little playground across the street. Alongside her lodger and a group of local mums she works to make the playground the heart of the community. But not all games are innocent – and not all friends are true. When a terrible accident is blamed on her, Eve must forge her independence – and realise that the playground is not a place to hide from adulthood.

by Katie Flynn

by Helen Chandler

by Julia Kelly

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Northern Woman Congratulates… Laura Watt and Michael Reid celebrated their nuptials with a beautiful wedding reception at Ballygally Castle

alling in love with Ballygally Castle, they enjoyed a wonderful day with excellent food, professional staff and celebrating in the beautiful surroundings of the hotel and gardens! A stunning 17th century castle on the Antrim coast, Ballygally Castle have a one wedding a day policy so the couple enjoyed it all to themselves. Laura knew she wanted a ball gown shaped dress and, after trying numerous styles, she found the perfect one by Mori Lee in Ivory Bridal boutique in Portstewart. She also found her beautiful suede rose coloured bridesmaid dresses by Dessy there. As for the groom and groomsmen, they got their dapper suits from Bellingham Suit Hire in Ballymena. Laura was one seriously relaxed bride. Unlike others who have every single detail planned out, She had tried a few hair trials but couldn’t decide on a style so let her hairdressers and bridesmaids choose on the morning of her big day! There were lots of special touches: Laura’s aunt made the cake and the bride wore handmade jewellery from McKnights Jewellers in Portglenone. For entertainment, the couple chose harpist Eimear Hughes for the drinks reception, and wedding band This Way Up for the reception.

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Flowers: Leaf Design Hair: Halo, Portglenone Make-up: Kathy Kernohan (KK Beauty Clinic) Photography: Steven Hanna Photography

ONELASTTHING How do you divide your time between different aspects of the business?

I’m very lucky to have an incredible agency manager in Hannah Colledge – my right hand. She really runs the agency on a day to day basis which frees me up to oversee fashion show set ups, attend meetings with new & existing clients, scout for new talent and generally attend to anything which requires me to be absent from the office.

How you balance your personal and work life?

I am a bit of a control freak, a total perfectionist and for many years, I was a workaholic with no work/life balance – my work was my life. I have no regrets though, having made the most incredible friends and built a very successful business. Having recently got married, I now try to work a four day week to spend time with my husband, although I am still on call 24/7 for my clients and models.

What’s the most enjoyable part of your job?

A Day In The Life... Tracey Hall has enjoyed an illustrious career, first as a model and now helping others as Director of Style Academy Model Agency. NW finds out more about her career in the modelling industry.

Working in the modelling industry must be competitive. How have you found it, first as a model yourself and now as Director of Style Academy model agency?

Things appear more competitive now – but I think that’s down to a heightened awareness of who is doing what, via social media. Healthy competition is good – it keeps everyone on their toes. 25 years ago, as is the case now, there is probably more competition between the agencies themselves than between individual models. I always enjoyed great camaraderie with and support from my fellow models and this is something we at Style Academy actively encourage today, with our experienced models nurturing our new faces. My mum taught me ‘treat others as you wish to be treated’ – I have always run my business with this in mind.

How has the industry changed since you set up Style Academy in 1990?

Over the years we have witnessed new agencies come and go. We like to believe that our longevity is because of the

individual consideration and effort with which we look after our clients and the fierce passion with which we promote and protect our models and the fact that we refuse to compromise our standards. We have seen vast changes in the industry – when we launched, there were no mobile phones, no website representation and no social media. As a result, the industry was much more insular – nowadays our models can be viewed in a worldwide capacity and booked for international assignments.

Can you describe a typical day?

No such thing – but then that’s what I love about my job. Some days I’m office bound and tied to a computer checking and amending contracts, the next I’m on location choreographing a fashion show or art directing a shoot. On others, I can be found teaching new models how to walk and turn for runway shows or how to do their own make-up for a press call, or I can while away hours trawling through youtube looking for suitable fashion show tracks.

Seeing your planning and hard work come to fruition – whether that is in the form of one of our models’ faces featuring in a high profile campaign or signing a model to one of our associate international agencies – we still get a thrill even though we’ve been doing it for 24 years. Also nothing beats the feeling of creating a fashion show spectacle – that moment of nervous excitement when I cue the music and lights - the adrenaline is pumping and the backstage team hold their breath in anticipation of the models remembering the choreography.

Are there any boring bits or challenge we don’t know about?

Yes – I imagine few people are aware of the strict laws that should be adhered to in order to run a model agency legitimately and professionally. It is extremely time consuming and involves an unbelievable amount of paperwork, but necessary for the protection of the model, client and agent.

What has been the proudest moment of your career to date?

Masterminding, producing and staging The Walking on Water Fashion show for El Divino on a 60 feet long, floating catwalk across the river Lagan. The risk factor was enormous – there was no contingency if it rained and we had little rehearsal of the highly choreographed opening of the show which saw five models arriving by speedboat, dressed in the tiniest bits of gold spandex with lengths of false hair blowing in the wind – and that was only the male models! I was so proud of my whole team and for El Divino for believing in us!

Can you keep a secret?

Sssh...

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