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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 provides 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 as well, Alison is full of experience and ready assist you with your latest upcycle project.

Rear Courtyard

We have some big things going on this month! We are welcoming two NEW shops!

The first of our NEW arrivals is Adorn Aesthetics.

Catherine, a scientist with a deep passion for skincare, is opening up her salon, bringing you a range of treatments and products that will make you feel the best you in your own skin. She is also an o cial stockist of Skinician, a cosmeceutical brand, and is more than happy to help you establish an e ective skincare routine so you can rejuvenate at home.

Our second NEW arrival is Bling By Amanda! Amanda is opening her shop of beautiful handmade bespoke jewellery and keepsakes. Amanda designs, makes and tests every single product herself to make sure it is absolutely perfect for you, and if you have an idea for a bespoke item, she is more than happy to see if she can make your dream a reality! She also created the treasure trove that is the Crafter’s Corner, a room filled with a range of handcrafted gifts and products, from hairbows to handbags to Flickering Cuppa also created products, to handbags to Candles.

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.

All that shopping can be tiring, so why not take the weight o your feet at Angie’s Corner? Serving gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and traditional fayre, the team are ready and waiting for you. With a newly refurbished patio area, there’s no need to leave the dog at home either! Every month or so, they also put on late night speciality evenings e.g. an Italian night, always with live music, make sure to check out our socials for the details.

Why not enjoy an afternoon of pampering between Kellie Courtney Hair Design and The Nail Room? Home to an array of professionals, you can experience all types of hair/nail treatments and styles, along with fabulous and friendly service.

Also situated o the garden is Bluebird Counselling NI. Joanne o ers 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 our rear courtyard, we have 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.