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West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK launched its Spring/Summer 17 schedule, on Thursday 26 January, with the announcement of a spectacular four day fashion festival. Guests enjoyed a refreshing West Coast Cooler and light brunch in the beautiful surroundings of Robinson & Cleaver, whilst FASHIONWEEK director Cathy Martin talked through the schedule and key trends of mellow yellows, popping pinks, lavish layers and beetle-juice inspired stripes that adorned the stunning CMPR models.

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West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK is set for a ‘blooming’ spectacular Spring/ Summer event with the announcement of the schedule for the four day fashion festival which offers some serious style inspiration for the season ahead.

Taking place from 23-26 March at venues across the city, the busy schedule sees the return of the sell-out high street and designer runway shows alongside popular fashion fringe events Sushi Saturday at Asian favourite Zen, as well as Style Sunday - which this season is held at Coco on Mother’s Day for the perfect day out for a stylish mum. Budding new events include the stylish Lavazza Coffee Style Saturday brunch at Robinson & Cleaver on Saturday 25 March. This event offers the ultimate fashion filter with key looks from across the fashion spectrum selected by some of the country’s top stylists including Courtney Smith and Cool FM’s Rebecca McKinney as well as London-based Jamie Russell and Lewis Cameron.

A make up masterclass courtesy of FASHIONWEEK’s new title make up sponsor, KARAJA is also planned while hair partners ALFAPARF Milano will ensure the models’ locks are luscious throughout all events by teaming up 20

with some of the country’s best hair salons including Paul Stafford and Ben Close as well as Chrysalis and Scissor Sisters from Newry among others.

Director Cathy Martin commented on the season’s key trends: “This season there is a focus on fun with playful colours and bold statements being made everywhere. My favourites among all the trends include the palettes of pinks, yellows and blues, as well as gorgeous ginghams and loads of Beetlejuice-inspired stripes. For eveningwear, there are mesmerizing metallics and sassy sequins which will satisfy all the fashion magpies out there. A feminine feel continues from AW16 with a tap into texture, so there’ll be loads more of romantic ruffles and playful plumes first seen on the Gucci, Chloe and Celine catwalks internationally.”

She added: “We’re looking forward to having some of our regular designers and brands on the runways this season, but we’ve opened up the catwalks to the likes of ASOS, Zara, River Island, H&M and TOPSHOP via our stylist picks at the high street shows and at our wonderful new Style Saturday event.

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the collections we’ll have on show.”

Laura Blair, Brand Manager for West Coast Cooler, which sponsors the event, said: “At West Coast Cooler we love to celebrate individuality and style, especially with the launch of campaigns like our #WCCStyleSquad which integrate our audience with our brand activity – we love the fresh opportunities to engage with a fashion conscious customer. This sponsorship really is an ideal fit with the West Coast Cooler brand.”

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The Sitting Room, Ballymena.

NI Hairdresser of the Year 2016.

Julian Dalrymple, owner of The Sitting Room in Ballymena was recently crowned NI hairdresser of the year 2016 at a glittering awards ceremony in London. UL Magazine got to sit down with Julian shortly after the event and chat to her about business and what it took to get to where she is today.

Inspiration for this year’s collection was to create a portfolio that’s focus is the true beauty of hair, every element of the image from the photography, clothes, styling etc was to create crisp clean beautiful images. Current with pops of colour.

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Firstly, what does it mean to you and the team to bring the prestigious award to Ballymena?

To bring this award back to Ballymena for the first time is truly awesome!

Locally we have a very high standard and this award shows that you don’t have to be based in a traditional big city to be good at what you do and offer the best hairdressing experience to every single client that comes into your salon.

Hairdressing is not only my job, it’s what I and the team here love to do!

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Have you any plans for the salon in the year ahead?

Plans? good question I haven’t stopped thinking about that from we won. This year will be all about creativity. The team and I are going to take part in different hair shows throughout the U.K. Winning this award instantly raises or profile, within the industry this is the highest accolade you can get. So, we are going get involved in more session work (shoots stage work etc) Just watch this space.

Tell us a little about the team at The Sitting Room.

The Sittingroom team has grown to 13 with the most recent addition Laura our nail technician. I’ve a fantastic team around me and some who have been with me from day one. The Sittingroom is a team effort each member contributes to our success. We have just celebrated our 10th birthday where we travelled to Spain and attended a large hair show held by milkshake hair.

The girls have won numerous awards

themselves, from young artistic team places where they travel to London on different dates, being trained by some of the largest names in the industry and doing their own photoshoot images at the end of that year. We all are inspired and motivated by different things but all have a common goal of wanting to make our clients look fabulous.

What advice would you give someone thinking about a career in Hairdressing?

My advice would be to simply work hard and anything is possible.

You have a week off work and no financial constraints. Where do you go, what do you eat, drink, do and who goes with you?

Love this question. A week off oh to dream. The one place on earth I love is the Maldives white sand blue sea a little cocktail or 2. Listen to some music and eat lots of Asian food. Thai being my favourite. I Would take the hubby and if possible my dog belle. That would be perfect!

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Olympia Leisure Centre is Now Open Olympia Leisure Centre is open for business. The multi-million-pound leisure centre on the Boucher Road combines traditional leisure facilities including a state-of-the-art, high-tech gym, two new swimming pools, a premium sports hall, a luxurious spa and a coffee shop.

The opening of the new Olympia marks the first major milestone in Belfast City Council’s Leisure Transformation Programme. The £105m investment scheme by Belfast City Council is supported by GLL and has the aim of getting Belfast more active, more often in top of the range, community-focused leisure facilities.

General Manager at Olympia Leisure Centre, Adrian Walker comments, “We’re delighted to open the most modern and advanced leisure facility as well as the first luxury Day Spa in Belfast.”

“I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this amazing facility in south Belfast and try something new.

Local people are incredibly lucky to have such as top class facility on their doorstep and I hope they embrace everything that the centre has to offer.”

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“Our affordable Better membership options offer customers access to the spa, gym, pool and fitness classes, plus admission to our other Better leisure centres across the city.”

GLL is a social enterprise and operates the Better Leisure Centres in Belfast since 2015. Better has aimed to push leisure facilities in the city to the next level and the opening of Olympia underlines their commitment to helping the people of Belfast improve their fitness and wellbeing.

Special opening offers are still available in the centre throughout the month of February, including two for the price of one in the thermal spa and first month half price Better membership. For more information, visit www.better.org.uk/olympia The Department for Communities, as part of the NI Executive’s Stadium Redevelopment Programme, has also contributed a further £2.75 million to the project. The transformation continues outside with a new tree-lined boulevard planned by next year which will also include a new play space, target zone and 3G pitch.

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Pop in and see us, or visit us online, www.better.org.uk/olympia Terms and conditions apply, visit www.better.org.uk/offerterms for details. Offer is first month half price on prepaid monthly Better Health and Fitness memberships. The first month half price discount will be deducted from your initial payment. Offer is valid from 1st February 2017 until 28th February 2017. This offer includes Better Gym memberships. Offer excludes single activity Better Fitness Classes and Better Racquets memberships. Other exclusions apply. For full membership terms and conditions please speak to a member of staff. You must be 16+ years to join on a prepaid Better Health and Fitness membership. This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398

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Wine & Brine in Moira Where the finest casual dining secures loyal fans and growing list of foodie accolades

Northern Ireland is fast emerging as a culinary hub of greatness and within the crossroads of some of the best produce available in the country lies a new epicentre – Michelin Bib Gourmand winning Wine & Brine in Moira.

Just a short drive from Belfast, Armagh, Portadown and Dungannon the multi-award winning restaurant is the gastronomic child of showstopper chef Chris McGowan and his wife Davina.

In recent months Chris displayed his epicurean mastery on the Great British Menu – for the third consecutive year – winning the Northern Ireland heat two years ago. The widely-celebrated eatery, officially the Best Local Restaurant in the UK 2017 as judged by the Waitrose Good Food Guide, offers tantalizing dishes which illustrate McGowan’s flair for simple but innovative fare.

The popular restaurant has also just been shortlisted for Menu of the Year 2017 by the Catey awards, from the leading industry publication The Caterer. Dining is not confined to Wine & Brine’s open-kitchen restaurant though. Three other rooms, of varying sizes, offer privacy in sumptuously-styled décor matching the elevated standard of cuisine.

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In these intimate and discreet surroundings, catering for groups of between 8-40, food can be mulled over.

Whether celebrating family occasions, catching up with friends or business colleagues, you can relax while sampling chef McGowan’s visionary plates of food created at “ridiculously reasonable prices” according to the Good Food Guide judges.

Wine and Brine specialises in mixing the best of local produce, with a keen palate for its provenance and heritage, with old-school and traditional cooking methods like aging, curing and brining, hence its name.

Lunch at Wine and Brine, which offers both light and quick bites or more hearty dishes amid a casual but lovingly restored Georgian splendour comes in the keen 4-10-4 format - £4 for starter, £10 main and £4 for dessert.

Sunday Lunch keeps them at the door with three courses for £25.

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Studio Souk Studio Souk, the non-profit maker and merchandise store for artists and creatives in the craft and clothing sector, recently relocated to a fabulous new home on Ann Street, Belfast, where it will continue operate for the next 10 years. Formerly based on Castle Lane, the new studio opened its doors last week to excited guests, with a special Christmas themed re-launch event.

Guests were treated to a truly alternative shopping experience as they browsed a wide range of beautiful art and design work, across 3 floors, all whilst enjoying Suki Tea cocktails, Craft Beers and Skinny Prosecco.�

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Do the (cat)walk of life...

It’s time to reach for the ra-ra skirts and launder the legwarmers - or at least raid the charity shops - because eighties fashions are coming back with a vengeance! And to celebrate the decade that style (sometimes) forgot, a special event is taking place that will jog a few memories - and maybe cause a few cringes along the way.

The Walk of Life Fashion Show is a unique, retro-inspired gala being brought to Belfast on 28 April 2017 by the very same fashionistas who were there, slap-bang at the heart of the vibrant 1980s fashion scene here.

Organiser and ex-model Julie Duckworth is planning the event to raise much34

needed funds for two charities close to her heart. Her father died 18 years ago from cancer and her mother passed away with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014, so Julie will be donating all proceeds from the event to the charities Parkinson’s UK and The Boom Foundation as a tribute to them both.

Proving that you’re never too old to be in vogue, Julie recruited a select team of (now) fifty-something models who cut their teeth during the ‘no-no-notorious’ New Romantic era to return to the catwalk once again to raise money for a very worthy cause.

She has also signed up some of Northern Ireland’s most well-known

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celebrities to take part and has already secured the support of popular faces including comedians Nuala McKeever, John Lenehan, Tim McGarry and George Jones, as well as current and former TV and radio hosts Stephen Clements, Alison Fleming and Paul Clark while rumour has it that Jimmy Nesbitt, Mary Peters, Eamonn Holmes and even Jamie Dornan may be putting in an appearance.

Cathy Martin, Director of Belfast Fashion Week, has been enlisted to run the show and, alongside Cool FM’s breakfast show host Pete Snodden, she will be compère for the evening, while Pete will also DJ the after-show 1980’s disco.

Julie said: “In September 2014 the most devastating, life-changing event happened to me when I lost my mother to Parkinson’s Disease. Eighteen years earlier my dad had succumbed to cancer. I was completely broken, with time on my side as a healer, I wanted to do something positive in their memory.

Then, earlier this year, I met with Cathy and had the idea to organise a charity fashion show with some of the key models from the 1980s with a retrothemed back drop, in particular the music and film footage from that era.

I had also noticed that there was a new trend for 50+ models and decided to pull all our ideas together into one fundraising extravaganza. I am really

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delighted with the support so far – from industry and from friends. We’ve sold out our front row tickets already, but have availability for the rest of the seats and we would love a full house, so I would love lots of people to buy tickets for friends and family as Christmas presents!”

The show will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Ramada Plaza) on Friday 28 April 2017. Tickets, which cost £30, are available from Belfast Welcome Centre Box Office on 02890246609 or by clicking onto the following link: www.visitbelfast.ticketsolve.com/ shows/873560729/events The ticket price includes a sparkling wine reception plus a vintage video presentation pulled together by the team at Lyle Bailie, Julie’s former employers, along with the Walk of Life Fashion Show & celebrity entertainment.

There will also be a performance by Ian Wilson (former guitarist with Sweet Savage) followed by an 80s Disco.

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From Italy to Ireland One of the biggest events on Ireland’s social calendar in 2017 is set to be an exclusive fashion show by luxury Italian design house Max Mara, as it brings its full Spring/Summer 2017 collection from the catwalks of Milan to Belfast City Hall on 10 March in support of leading learning disability charity Positive Futures.

The event is being hosted by kind permission of The Right Hon The Lord Mayor Brian Kingston who supports Positive Futures. Chief Executive of Positive Futures, Agnes Lunny OBE, remarked: “We are delighted to benefit from such a prestigious international show by one of the most exclusive names in fashion. The money raised will make a real difference to the people we support. We thank the Max Mara Belfast and Italy teams for their generosity and for allowing us to be part of what will be an exciting international event happening right here in Ireland.”

Positive Futures provides support to people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autistic spectrum condition, and their carers.

Tickets for the show are priced at £35 (sterling) per person or £75 for a VIP experience and are available online from www.positive-futures.net Make up for the show will be by Charlotte Tilbury

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with hair by international session stylist Richard Phillipart for BaByliss.

Nina Walls, owner of Max Mara’s Belfast store commented: “The fashion on show will be inspired by architect, designer and intellectual Lina Bo Bardi in a fusion of creative, radical, passion.

Bo Bardi was a woman with a vision years ahead of her time who embodied Latin America’s compelling take on modernism; at once rational and sensual, sleek and luxuriant, athletic and sultry, hi-tech and artisanal.

“For modern women with big ideas, the Max Mara Spring Summer 2017 collection proposes a new blend of voluptuous modernity - intelligent, audacious, sexy fashion with a lifespan as long as Bo Bardi’s designs.”

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La Couleur De L’Hiver

Snow King and Queen Meagan Green and Travis Young from ACA unwrapped an early Christmas present from multi award winning makeup artist and entrepreneur Paddy McGurgan. Paddy has just won a lucrative contract to be the sole Northern Irish stockist of Parisian based makeup brand MAKE UP FOR EVER, created by the iconic makeup role model Dany Sanz.

Paddy unveiled the exciting collection at a winter wonderland themed party on the roof terrace of The Merchant Hotel, Belfast. MAKE UP FOR EVER, the world’s leading professional makeup brand, is now available from Paddy McGurgan’s flagship shop, The Make Up Pro Store, Royal Avenue, Belfast.

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Faking It A leading stylist in Northern Ireland, Eve has a wealth of experience in the industry. Each month she offers a fashion focus into the most coveted designers, trends and styles of the season.

When it comes to winter fur, it’s all about faking it. Faux fur is the ultimate winter wardrobe must-have and unlike real fur, it’s ethical and cruelty free.

In addition to the ethical benefits of faux fur, boycotting the real deal also means that the shopper has less fur-maintenance (no dust mites or chemical cleaning), the fabric has more breathability and not forgetting, it is kinder to the bank balance.

Furthermore, advancements in design and quality fake fur fibres mean that our faux favourites are no longer made from cheap feather-light polyester, but superfluffy and silky-soft materials: a must for the most discerning customers who look for luxury when investing in a seasonal purchase.

This season sees the tactile outerwear trend set to continue long into the chilly winter months ahead, as teddy chubby coats, sleek strokeable shearling, plush patchwork patterns and fur-ball fuzzy accessories add a little guilt-free fun to our wardrobes.

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that is Shrimps. Since starting her brand in 2013, it has become the go-to for statement outerwear. It seems no street style Pinterest board is complete without a decent scattering of Shrimps finest faux fur creations.

This eye-catching brand is now a favourite of fashion editors and influencers alike, with bold pops of colour and sassy slogan statements putting Shrimps at the top of every wishlist.

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A faux fur accessory has always had a place in fashion but in recent years, this winter staple has been revamped with a fresh aesthetic. No more so than

by British designer Charlotte Simone.

Inspired by the effortless style of Parisian women and their ability to build an outfit around a single accessory, Charlotte sought to reinvent the everyday scarf and in doing so created the ‘Popsicle’ – now her trademark piece (available in both faux and real fur and of course we’re coveting the faux version!).

If we’ve learned anything from winters past, it’s that a seriously good coat is both a staple and a style statement in equal measure. Not only are colourful faux furs offbeat and eye-catching, but they’re also affordable, super-warm, and kind to our furry friends – what’s not to love?

Contact: Eve Brannon, Fashion Stylist and Journalist W: evebrannonfashionstyling.com T: 0 (44) 78 1759 7067 E: info@evebrannonfashionstyling.com

The Popsicle scarf perfectly compliments the winter layering trend and is a simple and effective way to restyle or add a fashion forward edge to almost any outfit.

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Get your skates on!

Back by huge demand, the MAC’s exceedingly popular retro roller disco returns this Valentine’s weekend. Don’t miss the chance to show off your skills this Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February with sessions starting from 7pm and a late-night disco starting from 11pm.

This MAC special event sees U105 DJ Carolyn Stewart on the decks as nostalgic party-goers dash excitedly around the transformed theatre. Tickets include a 45-minute skating session, gear hire and entrance to late night disco (11pm-Late).

If a family day out is more your cup of tea, don’t miss our Family Mid-Term Roller Disco, on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February with sessions starting from 1pm. It is the perfect way to spend a day with the family this MidTerm break. Make a day of it and book a table at NATIVE by Yellow door for lunch before or after your session.

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Looking forward at the MAC, we have an exciting season of entertainment lined up for you to enjoy. From critically acclaimed new musical Glasgow Girls from 21-25 February to the eagerly anticipated interpretation of The Importance of Being Earnest, 24 March – 15 April by Bruiser Theatre Company, there’s something for everyone.

For more information on all shows this season, visit themaclive.com or call the box office on 028 9023 5053.

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Mid-Term Family Roller Disco, 11-12 Feb £7 per person

Back by popular demand, our roller disco is the perfect antidote to Valentine’s night or turn it into a date night with a twist. If a family day out is more your thing, check out our Mid-term Family Roller Disco with sessions starting from 1pm.

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Feel “Better” with £1 Only Female Fitness Classes Better in partnership with WISPA NI (Women in Sport and Physical Activity) is encouraging females to get active in 2017. Facilitated by WISPA NI, through funding provided by Sport NI and the Department for Communities, the Active Women Programme will see a selection of female-only, studio based and aqua based fitness classes arrive at various Better centres across Belfast. The classes cost just £1 each and 6 week sessions will run until 31 March 2017.

The affordable, no-strings classes are suitable for females of all fitness levels.

The studio based classes will include pilates, circuits and yogalates whilst the aqua based classes will include a mix of water workouts. The classes are an ideal outlet for those new to exercise and those looking to switch up their fitness routine by sampling something new.

Ronan McKenna, Regional Community Sports Manager at Better said; ‘We are really excited to partner with WISPA to introduce this action-packed schedule of £1 classes. Exercise and fitness should be accessible to everyone and this affordable option allows women to 54

try something new. It’s also an ideal way to supplement a regular training routine, not to mention meet like-minded people. We look forward to welcoming women of all fitness levels to our Grove Wellbeing Centre.’

Audrey Barr, WISPA NI said; ‘At WISPA NI we aim to encourage and support women of all ages to become more physically active in their everyday lives to improve their overall health & wellbeing.

Access to fitness is key to achieving these goals. Therefore, the arrival of £1 pilates and water workout classes to Better’s Grove Wellbeing Centre is very exciting. We hope that the women of Belfast city and surrounding areas will take advantage of this opportunity to try something new and maybe even develop a new passion for fitness.’

To book a class and for more information, interested parties are advised visit www.better.org.uk. Keep up to date on social media using #activefitsporty.

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The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the all-new Mazda MX-5 range: Urban 30.4 (9.3) - 35.8 (7.9). Extra Urban 51.4 (5.5) - 57.6 (4.9). Combined 40.9 (6.9) - 47.1 (6.0). CO 2 emissions (g/km) 161 - 139.

The mpg fi gures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. These are provided for comparability purposes only and may not refl ect your actual driving results.

Retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only on vehicles registered between 01.07.16 and 30.09.16. T&C apply. *0% APR Mazda Conditional Sale available on all all-new Mazda MX-5 models. Finance subject to status, 18s or over. Guarantee may be required. Mazda Financial Services RH1 1SR. Model shown: all-new Mazda MX-5 160ps SE-L Nav, OTR from £21,095. Model shown features optional Soul Red Metallic paint (£670). OTR price includes VAT, number plates, delivery, 12 months’ road fund licence, first registration fee, 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ European Roadside Assistance. Test drives subject to applicant status and availability.

Details correct at time of going to print. Not available in conjunction with any other offer unless specified.

Ford Retail Limited trading as Lindsay Mazda (Lisburn) is a credit broker not a lender for this financial promotion. We can introduce you to a limited number of carefully selected finance providers and may receive a commission from them for the introduction.

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LOVE is in the air at Hastings Hotels this Valentine’s LOVE is in the air at Hastings Hotels this Valentine’s with a host of romantic gifts that even cupid would fall in love with!

There’s loads to choose from to enjoy for a Valentine’s treat – from a luxurious overnight break or relaxing spa treatment to a romantic dinner or even one of our wide selection of gift vouchers to be enjoyed in the future, there’s something to suit everyone and every budget!

Our special Valentine’s packages are available from Friday 10 – Tuesday 14 February and include dinner, a glass of bubbly and a full Irish breakfast from only £75pps*. Guests will also receive a complimentary special Rosie “Love duck” in their room!

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• Everglades Hotel in Derry~Londonderry from £75pps* • Stormont Hotel in Belfast from £80pps* • Ballygally Castle in Co Antrim from £80pps* • Europa Hotel in Belfast from £95pps* • Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle from £115pps* • Culloden Estate & Spa in Belfast from £145pps* Luxury extras are available at each hotel including champagne and chocolates in your room on arrival or why not surprise your other half with a luxury spa treatment at the Culloden and Slieve Donard.

To enjoy a romantic Valentine’s with Hastings Hotels simply contact 028 9047 1066 or visit www.hastingshotels.com *Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

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Practise your skiing, snowboarding and tricks on the UK and Ireland’s longest real snow slope. There’s also sledging, an ice climbing wall, an ice bar and Bavarian restaurant. Rent skis or a board, or bring your own!

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*At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) own the vehicle: pay the optional final payment; ii) return the vehicle: subject to fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. Available on Solutions Personal Contract Plan. Excess mileage charges apply of 8.4p per mile.

18s and over. Subject to availability. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Offer available when ordered by January 9th, 2017. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Official fuel consumption in mpg (litres/100km) for the Tiguan range: urban 31.0 (9.1) – 49.6 (5.7); extra urban 44.1 (6.4) – 67.3 (4.2); combined 38.2 (7.4) – 60.1 (4.7). CO2 emissions 123 – 170g/km.

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Having made its international public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016, the Maserati Levante was recently launched at the 13.8) – 36.7 (7.7), Extra UrbanDealership 39.8 (7.1) – in Charles Hurst nd CO2 figures are based on standard EU Belfast. Invited guests were erati Ghibli Diesel MY17 at £52,725 On The t £2,205. treated to drinks and canapes.

With the car now available to test drive and order it’ll be up against rivals like the Bentley Bentayga, Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne.

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MASERATI GHIBLI. STARTING FROM £49,860 The Maserati Ghibli is powered by a range of advanced 3.0 Litre V6 engines with 8-speed ZF automatic transmission including, a V6 turbodiesel engine.

Please call us to arrange your test drive.

CHARLES HURST LTD 62 BOUCHER ROAD, BELFAST, BT12 6LR Phone: 028 9038 5755 / Web: www.charleshurstgroup.co.uk/maserati

Official fuel consumption figures for Maserati Ghibli MY17 range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 20.5 (13.8) – 36.7 (7.7), Extra Urban 39.8 (7.1) – 57.6 (4.9), Combined 29.4 (9.6) – 47.9 (5.9). CO2 emissions 223 – 158 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are based on standard EU tests for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Model shown is a Maserati Ghibli Diesel MY17 at £52,725 On The Road including optional mica paint at £660 and 20 inch machine polished Urano alloy wheels at £2,205.

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The Volvo S90 & V90 OUR IDEA OF LUXURY Visit our website for more information and current offers

Stanley Motor Works Belfast (Volvo Business Centre) Tel: 028 9068 6000 Visit: www.volvocarsbelfast.co.uk

Official fuel consumption for the new Volvo S90/ V90 in MPG (l/100km) ranges from: Urban 49.6 (5.7) - 54.3 (5.2), Extra Urban 62.8 (4.5) – 72.4 (3.9), Combined 57.6 (4.9) – 64.2 (4.4). CO2 Emissions range from 129 – 116g/km. MPG figures are obtained from laboratory testing intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not reflect real driving results. 19

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