AN OASIS OF RETAIL WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The Courtyard, Carrickfergus is an oasis of retail, located on the edge of the medieval town centre. Surrounding a beautiful courtyard and garden, hosting regular live local music during summer months, it provides a tranquil and interesting place to visit.

The selection includes:

Front Courtyard

Through the black door, immediately on your left upon entering, and up the stairs, you will find Lodge Men’s Room! Jack and Jai lead a team of friendly, hard-working guys who provide a funky, fresh atmosphere where you are guaranteed to get your next favourite fade while enjoying a stunning view of Belfast Lough.

Tucked into the corner is local artist Tom Stephenson - from local scenery to his pun-filled sheep collection, part of The Whimsical World of Thomas Joseph, Tom can often be found in his gallery working on his latest piece and is always happy to share a bit of his knowledge on any of his art.

In the other front building, you will find JAVART, who provide an eclectic mix of homeware and giftware where you can easily find that perfect present. As only one of four Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockists in Northern Ireland, Alison is full of experience and ready assist you with your latest upcycle project.

Big news!

This month, Alison is welcoming a NEW neighbour! The Woolworx has joined The Courtyard community! Joanne is arriving with a range of different wools, from aran to 4ply, and colours to suit everyone. She also stocks a range of knitting and crochet accessories, beautiful buttons, hooks, stitch holders, pattern books, the list goes on. She also hosts a variety of classes, catering to crochet queens and knitters at all levels of experience (rumour has it there’s tea and buns!)

Rear Courtyard ank You again for this amazing award, I’m forever grateful.

The Courtyard has some big things going on this month! They are welcoming two NEW shops!

First is Adorn Aesthetics. Catherine, a scientist with a deep passion for skincare, has opened her salon, to bring you a range of treatments and products that will make you feel the best version of yourself, in your own skin. She is also an official stockist of Skinician, a cosmeceutical brand, and is more than happy to help you establish an effective skincare routine so you can rejuvenate at home.

In a new unit right at the end of the path, The Secret Bookshelf have shaken things up with a new design! Housing a selection of new and pre-loved books, literary gifts and local artwork, it’s a great place to spend the afternoon browsing. Not finding what you want? Don’t worry! Speak to Chris and Jo to see what magic they can work! They also host regular writing classes, and frequently have local authors in for a chat and a reading.

Also situated off the garden is Bluebird Counselling NI. Joanne offers a wide range of services to help navigate the trials and troubles of day-to-day life. For a full list of her services, visit her profile page – www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/joanne-hudson.

Completing the rear courtyard is Lee in The Talking Shop. Set up by Positive Carrickfergus to host multiple projects exploring the future of Carrickfergus with the people who live here, The Talking Shop invites innovative thinking and imagination, while providing an encouraging space for community-orientated ideas and experiments.

Winning the Ulster Tatler Award, Hairdressing Salon of e Year 2022 has been a dream come true. I pursued my career in Hairdressing in 2008, I loved it then and love it now more than ever. I love all aspects of Hairdressing, Colouring, Cutting, Hair Extensions, Bridal Hair, Upstyles and Blowdry’s. roughout my career I have always loved to keep learning and striving to be better than I was yesterday. I’ve travelled to Toni & Guy London on numerous occasions and more locally Belfast to refresh and further my skills.

In lockdown, I trained to become an educator and really love hosting courses to share my knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years. Salon life is just part of me, I absolutely love getting up for work everyday. I love to make people feel good about themselves and give them good hair. I have a fantastic team, we all work so well together and have lots of fun along the way. I’m so grateful to our fabulous clientele as they keep us forever busy.

Winning this award has also been a big deal at home, having four children and having the salon is not always easily managed but it’s such a nice time right now to show my children keep working hard on your dreams and goals.