Ulster Life Magazine. Issue 4 2017

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AFTERNOON TEA with a twist

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Contributors: Caroline Kidd Laura Dunlop Cathy Martin Design: Stylografik

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Contents

Style Spotter at Belfast Fashionweek pages 8 – 18

Caroline Kidd Drives the sporty new Fiat 124 Spider page 62

West Coast Cooler Boutique Review @ Jonzara page 20

Laura Dunlop with the latest interior Trends page 26

Get ready for the Balmoral Show BALMORAL PARK, LISBURN

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Wednesday to Saturday

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Paul Hampton Home and PM Lighting have a beautiful new lighting and furniture showroom opened in Harry’s Road Hillsborough and Boucher Way Belfast.

We specialise in offering stunning lighting and exclusive furniture with our main focus in delivering outstanding customer service.

We offer Free In-store design consultations where we can bring your vision to life.

14 Boucher Way, Belfast BT12 6RE 5 Harry’s Road, Hillsborough BT26 6HJ PM Lighting 02890 743254 Paul Hampton Home 02890 997645 www.pm-lighting.co.uk www.paulhamptonhome.com Find us on Facebook

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Taking place at venues across the city, the busy schedule kicked off at Life Church with the return of the sell-out designer and high street runway shows alongside popular fashion fringe events Sushi Saturday at Asian favourite Zen, as well as Style Sunday – which, this season, was held at Coco on Mother’s Day for the perfect day out for any mum interested in fashion, beauty and feeling good. Budding new events included the stylish Lavazza Coffee Style Saturday brunch at Robinson & Cleaver which offered the ultimate fashion filter showcasing key looks from across the fashion spectrum selected by some of the country’s top stylists, namely Courtney Smith and Cool FM’s Rebecca McKinney as well as London-based Jamie Russell and Lewis Cameron.

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Derke Dubery, Elizabeth Anne Design Lisa Cunningham

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IMAGINE • INSPIRE • CREATE

Studio B, The Carnegie Building, 121 Donegall Road, Belfast.

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Derke Dubery, Johanna Spencer-Boyd Lisa Cunningham

Laura EmilyBlair Hancock

Fernando Ribeiro, Lauren Ono, Foley Neil Sherin Kirsten

Donna McCabe Katie Andrew & Aisling Gallagher

Lisa McCabe Gill McCann

Showrooms, Design Studio & Workrooms 102-106 Main Street Moira BT67 0LH +44 28 9261 9508 www.beaufortinteriors.com

The BEAUFORT Collection at SIMPSONS London Ground Floor, Unit 2 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre East London SW10 0XF +44 20 8629 0882 www.beaufort-london.com

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Denise Watson Lucy Burns

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Derke Dubery, Lisa Cunningham Melissa Riddell

Rebecca McKinney

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Unit 7 DC Enterprise Centre | Kennedy Way | Belfast | BT11 9AP T: 028 9030 1330 | E: info@carpetworldni.com

Specialist in the supply and fitting of all types of domestic and commercial floor coverings.

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Jonzara Owners: Sarah, Jonathan and mum Heather

Jonzara – Introduces their Style to Lisburn City Jonzara is a household name on the Ards Peninsula with its distinctive French grey shopfront sitting prominently on the Newtownards High Street. The store was opened over eight years ago, by the McCann family who, between them have created this stylish lady’s fashion store offering the most discerning customers a fabulous range of designer labels and accessories.

Jonzara Newtownards is one of Northern Ireland’s leading stores for occasion wear. Their bright, spacious occasion wear department offers customers an amazing collection of elegant and stylish 20

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labels including Rosá Clara, Fee G, Cabotine, Zeila, Eden Row and Vera Mont. These designers sit alongside Rainbow Club Shoes and eye catching head wear by Niche. The store has become a destination for mothers of brides and grooms and wedding guests alike with superb customer service and unique designers.

Just last month Jonzara opened a flagship store at 20, Bow Street in the City of Lisburn. The Lisburn move was a natural progression for this dynamic family business. The City already boasts a great selection of independent

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retailers and Jonzara Lisburn has a lot to offer. Their latest collections by Betty Barclay, Sandwich Clothing, Taifun, Betty & Co, Olsen, Emreco, Monari Italia and Picadilly of Canada are sure to add glamour and style to the City.

These labels have been embellished with a gorgeous selection of designer accessories including Hot Tomato, One Button Jewellery and Hem and Edge.

Jonzara Lisburn boasts one of the largest collections by Sandwich Clothing in Northern Ireland, this Dutch design house has been creating fabulous garments since 1981 and at Jonzara Lisburn you will find their latest offerings.

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You will also find a lovely selection of garments by Monari Italia, this designer creates collections that have been influenced by the passion and style of Italy including some beautiful contemporary knitwear that you will not find anywhere else.

The opening of the Lisburn store was quite an event with customers queuing up to see for themselves the style and elegance that Jonzara offers. The company has transformed a large retail space into a mecca for style and high quality fashion, a real gem in the heart of the city.

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Green with Envy

Mosaic tiles with the ‘wow’ factor from David Scott Tiles, Belfast. Phone (028) 9023 2136

GREEN AND DECADENT Margot Wing Chair, £2,349.00, Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone (028) 9261 9508

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It was voted ‘Colour of the Year’ by the Pantone Colour Institute and it’s refreshing on so many levels to revisit this vibrant colour again, especially within the home. There may be 40 shades of it, but you can be sure that whichever shade you choose, glimmers of green will draw glints of envy from friends, family and random neighbours...

THE GREEN MILE U-Colour Mix Tiles with Notes of Green, David Scott Tiles, Belfast. Phone (028) 9023 2136

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CITRUS CENTREPIECE Lime MAJA Two Seater Classic Velvet from UNO Modern Living, Boucher Road, Belfast. Phone (028) 9068 2496 TAKE A SEAT on the Tango Chair, £869.00, Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone (028) 9261 9508

Busy Busy We’re always so busy but never too busy to keep an eye on one of this season’s most fun and vibrant trends. Play around and go to town with mismatched patterns and colours – this year, when it comes to bedding, curtains and carpets, the busier, the better!

Hurlingham Galleon Cast Iron Bespoke Freestanding Bath with Zebra print Leather exclusively available at Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast. Phone (028) 9068 1121

ECLECTIC AND AQUATIC Quirky Wallpaper from Paul Hampton Home, Harry’s Road, Hillsborough and Boucher Way, Belfast.

Phone (028) 9099 7645

I WOOD Viva Essenze Tamgram, David Scott Tiles, Belfast.

Phone (028) 9023 2136

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SHABBY CHIC Pip Wallpaper from Beaufort Interiors, Moira.

Phone (028) 9261 9508

THE BUSIER, THE BETTER Patterned Wallpaper Selections from Paul Hampton Home, Harry’s Road, Hillsborough and Boucher Way, Belfast. Phone (028) 9099 7645

A FOREST FEAST Interior inspiration from Paul Hampton Home, Harry’s Road, Hillsborough and Boucher Way, Belfast. Phone (028) 9099 7645

Touch Me What do we want? Texture!

Where do we want it?

Everywhere! It’s time to get tactile in the home. Seriously, think touch and texture when it comes to your flooring, wall coverings, lamps and furniture.

Paul Hampton Home, Harry’s Road, Hillsborough and Boucher Way, Belfast. Phone (028) 9099 7645

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FEEL THE FAUX LEATHER with this Sauvage wallpaper from Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone (028) 9261 9508

WASH IN LUXURY with a Fiora Privilege Bespoke Shower Tray and Heated Shower Divider, available from Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast. Phone (028) 9068 1121

FEAST YOUR EYES on this embellished wallpaper from Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone (028) 9261 9508

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BRANCH OUT in style with this unique Kichler Organique Chandelier from PM Lighting, Belfast. Phone (028) 9074 3254

STATEMENT STOVE TILES Trend Metropolis mirrored brick effect textured tiles, available from David Scott Tiles, Belfast. Phone (028) 9023 2136

White Hot How hot? White hot. Interiors gurus have played around with all things white for a long time but this year it’s being reborn and now there is a real focus on bone and chalk-inspired whites. This striking trend will lend itself perfectly to statement pieces, ornaments and fireplaces.

Apaiser by Kelly Hoppen Polar White Harmony Bath, exclusively available at Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast. Phone (028) 9068 1121

WHITE WALL Wellington Park Wall Tiles, from David Scott Tiles, Belfast. Phone (028) 9023 2136

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SLEEK Fume Wall and Floor Tiles by David Scott Tiles, Belfast.

Phone (028) 9023 2136

LIGHT IT UP in ultimate elegance and grandeur with this statement chandelier from PM Lighting, Belfast and Hillsborough.

Phone (028) 9074 3254

WHITE GLAMOUR Fort Rug, Beaufort Interiors, Moira. Phone (028) 9261 9508

GO WHITE OUT THERE with these ‘Tubes Add On Bespoke Radiators’, available in any RAL colour and exclusively available at Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast. Phone (028) 9068 1121

SOFT AND STRIKING White Leather Sofa and Chair, ALGRAM, Ballymena. Phone (028) 2564 0206

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With over thirty years’ experience we specialize in manufacturing timber windows, doors, stairs and bespoke joinery products. Our diverse product range is available direct from our factory to both the trade and public sectors on a supply only/supply and fit basis.

Our unique combination of traditional craftsmanship with the most up-to-date CNC technology in the woodworking industry results in timber products finished to the very highest of standards with speed, efficiency and precision at an all-important competitive price.

From initial enquiry to completion of work, we will ensure that you receive the highest quality products combined with an industry leading level of service.

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your exact specifications you can rest assured that your requirements and expectations can only be exceeded.

We have thousands of very happy customers who have seen and experienced first-hand our quality-driven approach.

If you want to know more about the services we can offer you, why not arrange a no-obligation survey!

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New door range now available exclusive to Dream Doors here in Belfast including a FARROW & BALL painted door range!!

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Painted furniture doors open up a whole world of design possibilities combining the options of made to measure sizes with a huge range of colour options to create the ultimate level of customisation. Our painted door range offers any style from a select range in both 18 & 22mm thickness. Colours can be specified from the Farrow and Ball range. Every painted door is painted on all surfaces and finished to the highest standard creating a finish that is tough and durable as well as non-fading and non-yellowing.

So how does kitchen facelifts work?

Simple, most of the aesthetic features from your kitchen are stripped away and replaced with an alternate version more suitable to your preferences.

Let Dream Doors help you make the perfect kitchen this spring.

Surprisingly, most people are unaware of kitchen facelift services and how they could greatly benefit from them.

As we all know replacing a kitchen completely can be a costly, messy, noisy and time consuming affair. However, with a kitchen facelift, much of the stress and worry involved in replacing a kitchen is removed and achieving a very similar effect.

We are located at: 220 Lisburn Rd, Belfast (opposite Tesco) 02895 622266 bt@dreamdoors.co.uk

These features can include: Kitchen doors, worktops and even kitchen appliances. With an almost infinite amount of design and colour choices having a kitchen facelift can prove to be the best alternative to an expensive kitchen replacement.

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Artist Adrian Margey in his Portrush Studio

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‘Carrick-a-Rede Adventurers’ by Adrian Margey

Margey’s Open-Studio Weekends on the North Coast Portrush based artist Adrian Margey has been taking the art market in Northern Ireland by storm in recent years with his innovative depictions of Irish landscape, iconic landmarks, and musical traditions. Self-taught, Margey combines a kaleidoscope palette with lazy brushstrokes and expressive knife work to create his distinctive originals.

His use of bold colour, strong shapes and expressive texture conjures up moods and often evokes an emotional response from the viewer.

From dynamic Belfast and Dublin cityscapes to nostalgic depictions of Donegal, Connemara and the Mourne Mountains, Margey’s creations truly bring Ireland’s beauty to life on canvas.

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North Coast that has brought him most notoriety in recent years. So inspired by the areas landscape, Margey has moved his studio and gallery space to the seaside town of Portrush.

Margey’s spacious gallery space overlooking the Atlantic houses a wide selection of his contemporary and traditional original pieces and limited edition prints. The gallery is open to the public each Saturday from 11am – 6pm throughout the year. In July and August the gallery is open Friday – Sunday 11am – 6pm. Viewings can be arranged outside of these times by phoning ahead. You will most likely find the artist at the easel and happy to discuss the work on show. For those interested in commissioning a piece, Adrian will guide you through

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‘Ballintoy Harbour Calm’

City Nights, Belfast’

‘Carrick-a-Rede Adventurers’

‘Dunluce Dreams’

the process face to face. Whether you are wanting to add to your collection or simply have a relaxing browse, this well stocked gallery and artist’s studio overlooking the Atlantic is a must visit destination if you are heading to the North Coast.

‘Majestic Causeway’

For further information please visit www.portrushgallery.com or Tel: 07841593762.

Upcoming solo exhibitions and sales of work by Adrian Margey are: Easter Weekend: Saturday 15th – Monday 17th April at the Everglades Hotel, Derry~Londonderry and May Bank Holiday Friday 28th April – Monday 1st May at Portrush Atlantic Hotel.

‘Whiterocks from Royal Portrush’

Full exhibition details can be found at www.adrianmargey.com.

‘H&W Reflections’

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Ormeau Road Revival Continues with the Opening of Neptune Leading interiors brand Neptune is set to open its first Irish flagship store on Belfast’s Ormeau Road this summer, bringing with it up to 20 local direct and indirect jobs.

Based in the iconic Ormeau bakery, Neptune is renovating the 5000 sq/ft. building to the highest standards.

Planning permission was recently given for the £750,000 project which will see a large section of the ground floor transformed into a Neptune showroom.

Neptune are among Ireland and the UK’s leading creators of quality home and interior products and their Belfast store will showcase their full collection from kitchen, dining and living, bedroom and bathroom, to outdoor furniture, accessories and lighting.

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Fergal McAdam, also the Director of Neptune by Malone & Smyth in Co Fermanagh, found the location for Neptune Belfast in the beautiful and historic Ormeau Bakery building which dates back to 1875.

“The Ormeau Road is a fantastic location and it is a privilege to breathe new life into the iconic Ormeau Bakery,” said Fergal.

“The Ormeau Road area is really taking off with new restaurants, cafes and bars complementing the existing businesses.

There is a real buzz and it is the perfect home for Neptune.”

The brand’s popularity among discerning customers encouraged him to expand further and create a Neptune flagship store in Belfast.

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“This convinced us of the need to open a fully dedicated Neptune store in the city.”

Work on the Neptune Belfast store is due to begin shortly and the store will open its doors in late-summer for trading, with an official ‘housewarming’ party in early September providing the perfect opportunity to see Neptune’s new AW17 collection.

“Neptune make high-end interiors products and accessories available at an accessible price point. It is a unique brand that brings high-level quality and design to a much wider audience,” said Fergal.

“I love the Neptune product, I love every moment I spend in our shop and I am really excited about what we are going to do at Neptune Belfast.”

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Studio G Interiors Studio G Interiors was established in 2009 by Goretta Fegan, who has built up a loyal client base through offering more than just Interior Design.

With a BA (Hons) in Interior Design and a HNC in Construction, this allows her to assist clients with a wider range of services required when building or renovating their home.

This was the foundation to creating her own business, which formed the company’s design ethos: ‘Connect with the client, to create a style that’s personal and create an individual design that is timeless.

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of every detail required to create the dream home that the client and Architect envisage. By gathering images, mood boards and background research into materials and finishes, this can eliminate the pressure the client faces when it comes to decisions required by their builder. It is also an essential process to avoid costly mistakes, and to get the selection right in the early stages to avoid disappointment.

Previous clients have found that this service not only gives them more peace of mind and relieves stress; Goretta offers a friendly experienced face on site that helps clients understand, and communicate any concerns that arise and to help with finding the best solution to any problems, without compromising the overall design.

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With extensive experience in designing bespoke furniture, Goretta works alongside a highly skilled team to design every element within the clients’ home, from the custom built kitchen to tailored dressing rooms, each getting their own stamp of precision.

Each project is completed with an effortless marriage of design and functionality, using only the finest materials and ensuring that the design will capture the spirit of the client, and the essence of the space.

Studio G also use the latest computer software to bring the design to life, and help clients to visualised how the project will look, along with sample and concept boards, this creates clarity about the design and the costs involved which eliminates any potential problems, mistakes and ensure that each step of the design process is handled with the clients needs in mind.

Why not arrange an appointment in our Gilford Studio and see what Studio G Interiors can offer to your Self Build project.

For further details, see our website www.studioginteriors.co.uk Studio G Interiors 23-25 Dunbarton Court Gilford, Co.Armagh 078500 62505 gorettafegan@gmail.com 41

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La Taverna

La Taverna at Fratelli opens!

The top floor of Fratelli Belfast on Great Victoria Street has been redeveloped into La Taverna @ Fratelli, a brandnew Italian-style wine bar offering sharing plates in a rustic-themed space complete with a bespoke free standing bar table. La Taverna will stock more than 100 varieties of Italian wine, and a dedicated kitchen, with signature double pizza oven and is located in the first-floor space which is accessed from Fratelli Belfast.

Diners can enjoy luxury booth and banquette seating, as well as the new balcony of the historic building, which boasts 52 seats as well as a unique outdoor fireplace, full awning, box hedging and cast iron railings.

Louise Graham, Paul Bell & Pauline Kerr

Kiera Lee, Helen McGurk & Gabriele Lo Dico

Bill Kennedy & Sandra Kennedy Laura Payne & Oran Kane

Lynsey Gordon & Leigh Heggarty

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Avril Robson, John Harry Robson & Georgia Briota & Connor Schelling

Belmont Furnishings is a family run business that has been trading for over 30 years. We are specialists in carpet, flooring and beds and we have recently expanded into upholstery and interior design.

Our first-floor bed showroom houses a range of beds, divans, mattresses and headboards. In addition to meeting your sleep needs we also stock bedroom furniture to co-ordinate with your bed choice. We have bed experts on hand to help you find the right bed and a great night’s sleep. We carry a range of beds including King Koil, Relyon and Myers to name but a few.

Bed Delivery and disposal is available upon request.

BELMONT FURNISHINGS, UNIT 5 LOCKSLEY BUSINESS PARK, 39 MONTGOMERY RD BELFAST BT6 9HL TEL 02890 796 637 EMAIL INFO@BELMONTFURNISHINGS.CO.UK | www.belmontfurnishings.co.uk

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Tony McParland & Rajesh Rana

Michal Rothe, Rhea McCarthy & Stephen Cheah

Jeff Merideth & Keith Mitchell

Mark Rainey & Adrienne McGill

Neil McVeigh, Linda Graham & Stephen Fullerton

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Jackie Stewart & Irene Stewart

Jeff Tosh & Colin Johnston

Catherine McKernan & Claire Steele

Aubrey Crawford, Georgia Briota & Richie Darragh

Elaine Kelly & Orla McIlwaine

Graeme Megaw & Carolyn Megaw

Harry Judith Carville, Fiona Ure & Lorraine McGoran & Connor Schelling

Karolina Jakobczyk,Harry Catriona O’Boyle, & Connor Schelling Lauren Penman & Claire McGimplsey

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Tara More, Trish Tweedie, Louise Nicholl & Jacquie Walsh

Michael Dundee & Karen Dundee

Wendi Kane & Conrad Dixon

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Exploris added economic benefit on a local and national level but is fast becoming an integral part of the education of our children in marine life and the environment of Strangford Lough”.

100,000 Welcomes at Exploris On Sunday 2 April, Exploris Aquarium welcomed its 100,000th visitor to the attraction since it re-opened to the public on 15 August 2016. The Tennant family from Ballymena arrived, unaware of their impending surprise to a fanfare of confetti and a very warm welcome by the Mayor of Ards and North Down, Alderman Deborah Girvan and the General Manager Ann Moreland.

They were immediately upgraded to a VIP tour experience with Victoria McCready, Head of Animal Welfare and they enjoyed their lunch in the Craken restaurant and received a bundle of gifts from the shop.

Ann Moreland, General Manager of Exploris Aquarium said, “We are delighted that Exploris Aquarium is already proving to be so popular, attracting visitors from home and out of state. Reaching this milestone is a momentous occasion for everyone involved”, and she added “The operators, AEL are thrilled to have established this unique attraction in Northern Ireland, which has not only 50

She continued by saying that “Exploris is continuing to add value to the visitor experience by continuous improvement and currently we are enhancing the entrance to facilitate an improved queuing system which will no doubt assist the visitors in the coming weeks and months. Additional toilets and baby changing facilities along with the addition of our soft play area and an upgrade of the restaurant with new seating will put the visitor at the heart of everything we do. Indeed we have also added to the animation across the building, ensuring that we develop our education and conservation messaging, as well as engaging all our visitors in fun activities. Last weekend we held our first evening event with the Johnny Cash tribute night, further enhancing the offering here at Exploris, in addition to the wide range of events and opportunities in the coming months.

VIP winner, Leanne Tennant said, “We were really surprised and delighted to win the VIP experience and the children have had a ball, as we never win anything! This is our first visit since Exploris has reopened and we can’t believe the new look exhibitions! The rehabilitation work that is carried out for the Seals is amazing and our children really had a fabulous time. We also loved all the tropical fish as it was so

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bright and colourful and not to mention the great fun they had in the soft play area! Our lunch was fabulous and the staff are so friendly and helpful - there’s so much to do we will come back again very soon!”.

In addition to the Seal Sanctuary which has rescued and rehabilitated over 500 seals to date Exploris Aquarium is also home to over 200 species and has just recently welcomed the exciting arrival of a new Asian Small-Claw Otter pup, and a fabulous iguana. fondly named Sir David Attenborough, as part of our collection.

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After an extensive refurbishment, the attraction offers visitors a diver’s view of marine life from around the world as well as the chance to get hands on with native species like small shark and feeling the spikes on a sea urchin. A new themed soft play area, pollution zone and The Craken restaurant all add to the overall visitors experience for an enjoyable and educational day out.

Visit explorisni.com or follow us on social media to be the first to hear about our upcoming Easter Events and of course you can become a Member from £20.00 for children and £30 for adults and there is no limit on the number of visits you can make across your rolling 12 months, so it’s really good value!

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Smoking hot culinary technique ignites NI taste buds A new gastronomic experience has arrived in Northern Ireland with the reopening of Parson’s Nose, bringing exciting new smoking hot flavours, textures and aromas to the awardwinning Hillsborough dining pub.

The family favourite gastro-pub reopened its doors in March with a significant £500,000 redevelopment that includes an internationally sourced Angela Bell wood-fired oven that is already proving a hit with diners from across Northern Ireland.

The wood-fired oven is a centre piece in the enticing new menu that includes a range of foods cooked by Parson’s award-winning chefs.

The dining pub’s highly talented team have spent nearly 18 months planning the refurbishment. Managing Director Ronan Sweeney and his team of chefs led by Chef Danny Millar have painstakingly researched culinary methods, equipment and the perfect ingredients to honour the exacting and classic traditions of wood-fired cooking.

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New lighter additions to Parson’s menu include the carefully crafted ‘Parson’s Super Salad’ consisting of wood-fired cauliflower, pickled carrot, caper and raison, quinoa and spiced yoghurt dressing. Also to create light highquality sourdough, the unique and wellresearched bread making technique enables a simple natural reaction between flour and water over 72 hours.

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Caroline Kidd Drives the Fiat 124 Spider for ULSTER LIFE DRIVES

The Fiat 124 Spider If you thought Fiat were all about cute city cars like the Fiat 500, think again.

The new Fiat 124 Spider is a sexy little convertible that takes its inspiration from the original 124 Spider sports car launched back in 1966.

It’s hard not to fall a little in love with the new Fiat 124 Spider. The classic long bonnet of a roadster gives the 124 Spider a slinky profile and around the rear it’s all curves and neat elegance.

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