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Holywood Issue 19 • September 2014
Magazine
WATTS GOING ON IN HOLYWOOD?LET THIS MONTH’S BLOOM ENLIGHTEN YOU
GOLF IN THE HEART OF CLANDEBOYE ESTATE
BLACKWooDTHE
LADIES MONTHLADIES MONTHSEPTEMBER 2014
MOTHER & DAUGHTER “LEARN TO GOLF” SERIES 4 weeks of group lessons
Learn to Golf TogetherContact Debbie Hanna on (028) 91852706
£50
COME & TRY IT WEDNESDAYSGroup beginner session Wednesday morning from 10-11am
Drop in from 10/09/14£5 per person includes a coffee
LADIES AUTUMN PAR THREE COMPETITIONFriday mornings 12/09/14Entry £8 (cardholders £2)
BEGINNER LADIES TEMPLE COURSE OFFER4 month membership (valid September - December 2014)
Par 3 Temple Course 7 days£75
DEAR DEBBIE LADIES IMPROVER CLINICWednesdays 11-12noonDrop in from 10/09/14
£5 per person include coffee
JOHN MINNIS LADIES OPENFriday 19th September
Play and Pamper Golf Dayin association with IN! Magazine and LUXE Day Spa
150 Crawfordsburn Road, Clandeboye, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1GB T: 028 91 852706 E: info@blackwoodgolfcentre.com
*Ladies taking part in any event will receive a £10 voucher for treatments in luxe day spa
£10VOUCHERFOR LUXE DAY SPA*
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I t has been a remarkably busy summer around town with the
beauty of the new public realm
project starting to inch its way
around and leaving wonder in
its path. Its shaping up to be a
wonderful transformation and
we look forward to tracking its
progress. But although many
mark the summer being over
once the schools go back, the
nights draw in the the roads go
The incredible community initiative right here in Holywood
We’ve condensed all the bizz into one handy feature called news
4LOCAL NEWS
Deborah Harper gets you ready for Autumn with her column
One of the biggest nights of the year just got even bigger
Local Holywood talent set for upcoming ProKick event
A County Down company involved in a collaborative pop up
Local author William Long pens a stunning series of fantasy books
The legal lowdown if you feel you’ve been unfairly dismissed
into meltdown again, September
is a bit of a renaissance.
Because there is one huge event
coming up that should mark the
end of summer with the same
impact as a golden leaf falling
from the tree. That is Culture
Night. Taking place on 19th of
September, from what we have
seen and heard this is going
to be a monumental occasion
for the town. Bigger than ever
and now taking place from mid
afternoon into the small hours,
we have a huge profile on what
you can expect to experience. Its
a big one. Prepare to be dazzled.
We also have a huge line up
of features for you to get your
teeth into along with the latest
news, events and the best local
businesses in town. We hope you
enjoy, keep us posted on your
news and see you on the 19th!
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Contents
A local chocolatier tastes sweet success at taste awards
HOLYWOOD • Edition 19 • September 2014
10TIME TRAVELLER
14TIMEBANK
16 CULTURE NIGHT
20HEALTH & BEAUTY
22BITE TO SAVOUR
24JOB MATTERS
26LORDS OF THE RING
30A STAR IS BORN
GOLF IN THE HEART OF CLANDEBOYE ESTATE
BLACKWooDTHE
LADIES MONTHLADIES MONTHSEPTEMBER 2014
MOTHER & DAUGHTER “LEARN TO GOLF” SERIES 4 weeks of group lessons
Learn to Golf TogetherContact Debbie Hanna on (028) 91852706
£50
COME & TRY IT WEDNESDAYSGroup beginner session Wednesday morning from 10-11am
Drop in from 10/09/14£5 per person includes a coffee
LADIES AUTUMN PAR THREE COMPETITIONFriday mornings 12/09/14Entry £8 (cardholders £2)
BEGINNER LADIES TEMPLE COURSE OFFER4 month membership (valid September - December 2014)
Par 3 Temple Course 7 days£75
DEAR DEBBIE LADIES IMPROVER CLINICWednesdays 11-12noonDrop in from 10/09/14
£5 per person include coffee
JOHN MINNIS LADIES OPENFriday 19th September
Play and Pamper Golf Dayin association with IN! Magazine and LUXE Day Spa
150 Crawfordsburn Road, Clandeboye, Bangor, Co Down, BT19 1GB T: 028 91 852706 E: info@blackwoodgolfcentre.com
*Ladies taking part in any event will receive a £10 voucher for treatments in luxe day spa
£10VOUCHERFOR LUXE DAY SPA*
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BLOOMHOLYWOOD • Edition 19 • September 2014
NewsEMAIL : stuart@bloommagazine.co.uk WEB : bloommagazine.co.ukTWITTER : @bloommag FACEBOOK : Bloom Magazine Belfast
LOCAL News Views
From local pastime
to competitive sport,
family tradition to global
phenomenon, step through
the story of Irish dance as you
explore its passion and legacy
in this colourful exhibition at
the Ulster Folk & Transport
/// A STEP IN TIME - THE STORY OF IRISH DANCEMuseum. Chart its history from
the 1800s to the present day
with exquisite costume, lively
music and fascinating fi lm
footage. Pick up the exhibition
leafl et or visit online at nmni.
com for the full programme of
events around the exhibition.
12 members of Templeton Robinson’s staff have recently
achieved their City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Property. The
course was bespoke to Templeton Robinson and created in con-
junction with South Eastern Regional College and partly funded
by The Department of Employment and Learning. The 40 week
course covered all aspects of residential estate agency and has
provided the staff with a formal qualifi cation in their industry. The
course has been recognised by The National Association of Estate
Agents (NAEA), the UK’s leading professional body for estate
agents, and qualifi cation in the course has allowed those partici-
pating to become members of the NAEA. templetonrobinson.com
New to 'The Academy' 77
Holywood Rd, is Bricks4Kidz:
a unique experience for all
those who love building with
LEGO Bricks & Clayrazy, a
soft air drying, non-toxic
and light weight polymer
clay. Fun and creative
workshops for all ages
and abilities, unleash your
creative side. You can join
us for many different events
and activities ranging from
Afterschool Clubs, saturday
clubs, Birthday Parties, kids
night out & much more.
They have launched their
new instore Loyality Card,
simply collect 8 stamps to
enjoy your ninth visit FREE.
(1 stamp per child per visit)
Everything is Awesome!
bricks4kidz.co.uk
Holywood production company Green Inc run a one-hour work-shop for young people on the creative side
of the Television development and production process. Creative Director Chris Jones shares his experiences
as Creative Director and Executive Producer, and uses “Michael Smiley: Something To Ride Home About”,
as a case study of a recent series he developed and produced. The aim is to cover getting your idea turned
into a TV show, with insights on Broadcaster briefi ngs, Ideas creation, Effective Pitching, and getting into
Production. 26th September, North Down Museum, 5pm. 028 9127 1200.
bloommagazine.co.uk 5
Fashion Celebration
The Holywood Players drama group presents a ‘Christie’ style murder
mystery, ‘A Party To Murder’ written by Marcia Cash and Douglas E
Hughes. Although Agatha Christie was not directly responsible for ‘A
Party to Murder’, her shadow looms large over this play. The twisting,
turning, shocking plot is truly worthy of the mistress of murder. It
is Halloween and six people have been invited to a Murder Mystery
Party weekend at a rustic island cottage. Everything seems set for
a weekend of fun until ghosts from the past begin to haunt the pro-
ceedings and it becomes clear that all is not as it seems. 5th & 6th
Sep. 7.45pm @ The Studio Theatre, 38a Central Avenue, Bangor. £9
Ad, £5 under 18’s 028 9127 0069 bangordramaclub.com
/// THE HOLYWOOD PLAYERS PRESENT A SPOOKTACULAR
Launched by Bangor
Businesswoman Katie Larmour
and Holywood Blogger
Tiffany Brien, a series of
fashion events will showcase
the collections from Bangor
and Holywood town centre
retailers and businesses in
September. The schedule will
feature 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 for the main event are
priced at £12 each, and will be
available to purchase online at
northdown.gov.uk/bookings,
and through North Down
Museum (028 9127 1200) and
Bangor Visitor Information
Centre (028 9127 0069).
/// STYLE AT THE SHORE
/// MEAT POP UP RARE & NATIVE BREEDS BBQ The Meat Pop Up Rare and Native Breeds BBQ took place on
Sunday 10th August with a stunning menu featuring Smoked Irish
Moiled Beef Rump, Saddleback Pork Belly and Southdown Lamb
Kebabs. A butchery and cookery demo also took place with Owen
McMahon and Nick Price with Owen breaking down a Southdown
Lamb carcass and Nick using the meat to make the Lamb Kebabs.
A ‘Sides & Sauces’ workshop followed with Sue Farmer and Darren
Nugent of PokerTree Brewery in Tyrone came along to talk about
and pour his range of beers. So all bases very much covered for a
mouth watering day at the grills. The event was sold out and full of
meat lovers who like to see the process done right as is the ethos
of this wonderful venture. Three more MeatPopUp events follow
at The Bay Tree this year. Next up is Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig
Night on Saturday 13th September. Meatpopup.co.uk. For tickets,
call William on 02890421419 / 07814424769.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Conference
‘Suicide in Northern Ire-
land: Research and Realities’
2pm - 5.30pm Wednesday
10th September 2014 at The
Crescent Art Centre, Belfast
organised by Ready to Help.
Info & tickets
suicideconference.
eventbrite.co.uk
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BLOOMHOLYWOOD • Edition 19 • September 2014
NewsEMAIL : stuart@bloommagazine.co.uk WEB : bloommagazine.co.ukTWITTER : @bloommag FACEBOOK : Bloom Magazine Belfast
LOCAL News Views
From local pastime
to competitive sport,
family tradition to global
phenomenon, step through
the story of Irish dance as you
explore its passion and legacy
in this colourful exhibition at
the Ulster Folk & Transport
/// A STEP IN TIME - THE STORY OF IRISH DANCEMuseum. Chart its history from
the 1800s to the present day
with exquisite costume, lively
music and fascinating fi lm
footage. Pick up the exhibition
leafl et or visit online at nmni.
com for the full programme of
events around the exhibition.
12 members of Templeton Robinson’s staff have recently
achieved their City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Property. The
course was bespoke to Templeton Robinson and created in con-
junction with South Eastern Regional College and partly funded
by The Department of Employment and Learning. The 40 week
course covered all aspects of residential estate agency and has
provided the staff with a formal qualifi cation in their industry. The
course has been recognised by The National Association of Estate
Agents (NAEA), the UK’s leading professional body for estate
agents, and qualifi cation in the course has allowed those partici-
pating to become members of the NAEA. templetonrobinson.com
New to 'The Academy' 77
Holywood Rd, is Bricks4Kidz:
a unique experience for all
those who love building with
LEGO Bricks & Clayrazy, a
soft air drying, non-toxic
and light weight polymer
clay. Fun and creative
workshops for all ages
and abilities, unleash your
creative side. You can join
us for many different events
and activities ranging from
Afterschool Clubs, saturday
clubs, Birthday Parties, kids
night out & much more.
They have launched their
new instore Loyality Card,
simply collect 8 stamps to
enjoy your ninth visit FREE.
(1 stamp per child per visit)
Everything is Awesome!
bricks4kidz.co.uk
Holywood production company Green Inc run a one-hour work-shop for young people on the creative side
of the Television development and production process. Creative Director Chris Jones shares his experiences
as Creative Director and Executive Producer, and uses “Michael Smiley: Something To Ride Home About”,
as a case study of a recent series he developed and produced. The aim is to cover getting your idea turned
into a TV show, with insights on Broadcaster briefi ngs, Ideas creation, Effective Pitching, and getting into
Production. 26th September, North Down Museum, 5pm. 028 9127 1200.
bloommagazine.co.uk 5
Fashion Celebration
The Holywood Players drama group presents a ‘Christie’ style murder
mystery, ‘A Party To Murder’ written by Marcia Cash and Douglas E
Hughes. Although Agatha Christie was not directly responsible for ‘A
Party to Murder’, her shadow looms large over this play. The twisting,
turning, shocking plot is truly worthy of the mistress of murder. It
is Halloween and six people have been invited to a Murder Mystery
Party weekend at a rustic island cottage. Everything seems set for
a weekend of fun until ghosts from the past begin to haunt the pro-
ceedings and it becomes clear that all is not as it seems. 5th & 6th
Sep. 7.45pm @ The Studio Theatre, 38a Central Avenue, Bangor. £9
Ad, £5 under 18’s 028 9127 0069 bangordramaclub.com
/// THE HOLYWOOD PLAYERS PRESENT A SPOOKTACULAR
Launched by Bangor
Businesswoman Katie Larmour
and Holywood Blogger
Tiffany Brien, a series of
fashion events will showcase
the collections from Bangor
and Holywood town centre
retailers and businesses in
September. The schedule will
feature 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 for the main event are
priced at £12 each, and will be
available to purchase online at
northdown.gov.uk/bookings,
and through North Down
Museum (028 9127 1200) and
Bangor Visitor Information
Centre (028 9127 0069).
/// STYLE AT THE SHORE
/// MEAT POP UP RARE & NATIVE BREEDS BBQ The Meat Pop Up Rare and Native Breeds BBQ took place on
Sunday 10th August with a stunning menu featuring Smoked Irish
Moiled Beef Rump, Saddleback Pork Belly and Southdown Lamb
Kebabs. A butchery and cookery demo also took place with Owen
McMahon and Nick Price with Owen breaking down a Southdown
Lamb carcass and Nick using the meat to make the Lamb Kebabs.
A ‘Sides & Sauces’ workshop followed with Sue Farmer and Darren
Nugent of PokerTree Brewery in Tyrone came along to talk about
and pour his range of beers. So all bases very much covered for a
mouth watering day at the grills. The event was sold out and full of
meat lovers who like to see the process done right as is the ethos
of this wonderful venture. Three more MeatPopUp events follow
at The Bay Tree this year. Next up is Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig
Night on Saturday 13th September. Meatpopup.co.uk. For tickets,
call William on 02890421419 / 07814424769.
World Suicide Prevention Day
Conference
‘Suicide in Northern Ire-
land: Research and Realities’
2pm - 5.30pm Wednesday
10th September 2014 at The
Crescent Art Centre, Belfast
organised by Ready to Help.
Info & tickets
suicideconference.
eventbrite.co.uk
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LOCAL News Views
Great Taste, the largest blind-
tasted food awards scheme,
has reached an exciting stage
for many producers in Northern
Ireland and results just released
show many of the one and two
star winners of 2014 locally here
in County Down including La Co-
quine, The Whalley Cafe for their
caramel square, Keen Nutrition,
Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Co.
Joy’s Artisan Foods, The Offbeat
Bottling Company, The Heath-
erlea, Miss McKeowns, Glastry
Farm, Angus Farm Shop, Rich
Sauces, A Slice of Heaven Ltd
and PEPPUP Limited. Judges
are presented with a spoonful
of jam, a pie, a slice of salami,
or a cup of espresso, with no
wrappings, jars or marks – and
they taste, confer and re-taste
before making the decision on
whether a product should be a
Great Taste 1, 2 or 3 star winner.
Judged by over 400 of the most
demanding palates belonging to
food critics, chefs, cooks, mem-
bers of the Women’s Institute,
producers and a host of food
writers and journalists, Great
Taste is widely acknowledged as
the most respected food accredi-
tation scheme for artisan and
speciality food producers.
Children and young people are being encouraged to use their
creativity and take part in this year’s anti-bullying art and creative
writing competition, one of the many exciting initiatives taking
place in the lead up to Anti-Bullying Week 2014 (17-21 November
2014). This year’s theme is ‘Together we will make a difference
– END BULLYING NOW!’ and will explore our collective role in
tackling bullying in our schools and in our communities. There are
two categories in the competition; art and creative writing. Art will
include posters, drawings, paintings, sculptures or photographs,
while creative writing will include poetry, short stories, diaries, songs
and drama scripts up to 500 words in length. All entries will be
judged in three groups, based on age on 30 September 2014: Junior
(under 9 years old), Intermediate (9 - 13 years old) and Senior (14-
18 years old). Entries must be submitted through a school, youth
group or other organisation that has registered for Anti-Bullying Week
2014. Deadline for entries is Tuesday 30 September 2014. Schools,
youth groups and any organisation working with young people
can register for Anti-Bullying Week through the NIABF website
endbullying.org.uk. Or Jenny Reid, Project Assistant, on 028 9089
1730 or email info@niabf.org.uk. Pictured are Lee Kane, Regional
Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum
(NIABF); Translink’s Ursula Kelleher; Charlie Collins (7) and Tara
McNamee (10) from St Joseph’s Primary School, Carryduff.
/// GET CREATIVE FOR ANTI BULLYING WEEK
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LOCAL News Views
/// DVD RENTALS ARE BACK IN HOLYWOOD
/// GET CREATIVE FOR ANTI BULLYING WEEK
Great news for all Holywood’s movie buffs still reeling after the
closure of Xtra Vision - A brand new DVD rental shop is now open
in Holywood Sun! Filling the huge gap in the market, the new shop
is offering all the very latest new releases for only £3 per night or
great deals for 3 night rentals. There’s a huge selection too for all
ages with a fantastic children’s section. Membership is free, all you
need is some photo ID. If you’re planning a full night in, you can
stock up on crisps, sweets and snacks too and they’re open 7 days
a week to 9pm! A brilliant service from what is now the only DVD
rental available within Holywood and surrounding areas with hun-
dreds of DVDs to choose from. Keep an eye on their Facebook page
for a list of new releases. 17 Downshire Road. Tel 02890 421300.
Tel: HOLYWOOD 028 9059 3535 Mob: 07933 178986
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Grass CuttingHedge TrimmingGarden Design &
MaintenanceSoft Landscaping
Garden Tidy Ups, Weeding, PlantingDecking, Paving, Fencing
PowerwashingLawns Sown,
Turf Supplied & Laid
The Premier Gardening Company
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BLOOMNewsGet in touch & share your story with the readers of Holywood - stuart@bloommagazine.co.uk
LOCAL News Views
/// DVD RENTALS ARE BACK IN HOLYWOOD
/// GET CREATIVE FOR ANTI BULLYING WEEK
Great news for all Holywood’s movie buffs still reeling after the
closure of Xtra Vision - A brand new DVD rental shop is now open
in Holywood Sun! Filling the huge gap in the market, the new shop
is offering all the very latest new releases for only £3 per night or
great deals for 3 night rentals. There’s a huge selection too for all
ages with a fantastic children’s section. Membership is free, all you
need is some photo ID. If you’re planning a full night in, you can
stock up on crisps, sweets and snacks too and they’re open 7 days
a week to 9pm! A brilliant service from what is now the only DVD
rental available within Holywood and surrounding areas with hun-
dreds of DVDs to choose from. Keep an eye on their Facebook page
for a list of new releases. 17 Downshire Road. Tel 02890 421300.
Tel: HOLYWOOD 028 9059 3535 Mob: 07933 178986
LAWN TREATMENT PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE FROM £14!
MASSIVE 25% PENSIONERS DISCOUNT ON ALL SERVICES
BESPOKE HANGING BASKETS, PLANTERS & WINDOW BOXES NOW AVAILABLE
FIRST GRASS CUT ABSOLUTELY FREE!T&C’s APPLY
Great Prices & Quality Guaranteed
All Gardening ServicesOffered Including:
Grass CuttingHedge TrimmingGarden Design &
MaintenanceSoft Landscaping
Garden Tidy Ups, Weeding, PlantingDecking, Paving, Fencing
PowerwashingLawns Sown,
Turf Supplied & Laid
The Premier Gardening Company
rental now in store
All new releAsesFree membershipphoto iD and an up to date bill required
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open 7 DAys A week
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A NewDimensionHolywood based author William Long began writing a series of
sci-fi fantasy adventure stories aimed and young adults and
older kids. The next edition is published soon so we caught up
with William for a chat about how it all began.
William grew up in East Belfast during and after the Second
World War when there was little in the way of home enter-
tainment for a little boy. Both his parents were profoundly deaf, so
there was no radio at that stage of his childhood, and long before
the advent of TV and computers. ‘I was always reading a book
of some description: Rupert the Bear and Just William are two
favourites that come to mind. American comics from an aunt in
Canada arrived almost every month, feeding my imagination with
the deeds of Batman, Captain Marvel and Superman, as well as
the antics of Tom and Jerry. As I grew older, I would spend time
with my mother helping her to read the daily and weekend papers,
which helped her to adjust to a silent world.’ He left school at 14
to start work and earn some money, but continued his education
with the aid of libraries and books.
‘I always had the feeling I had a story to tell, but it wasn’t until I
was in my 60s when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer that I
made any attempt to take writing seriously. During the eighteen
months of clinical tests, scans and, finally, surgery, I kept notes
on the whole process and turned it into a short story. One of the
hospital staff chanced to read it and suggested that others would
also like to read it. So along with a selection of fictional Irish short
stories, it was published as An Unexpected Diagnosis – which is
still available as an eBook on Amazon. Since then, I now treat
every day as bonus, and it was the spur to writing a novel.’
William has always been interested in the cosmos, space explora-
tion and the possibility of life on other worlds. Around ten years
ago he listened to a broadcast by the Japanese physicist, Dr Michio
Kaku, an early proponent of string theory, when he spoke of the
multiverse, the idea there might be multiple universes. ‘‘What
Available from most online
booksellers worldwide. Local
booksellers can access the
books from their usual sup-
plier. One of the first to stock
Timecrack is the Chat coffee
and bookshop in the City
Hospital. For a limited period,
signed copies available on
www.williamlongbooks.com
if we could travel from one
dimension to the next? What
would we find? And so, I think,
the idea for Timecrack was
triggered. It was when one
of my readers asked me what
happened to Malcolm and Lucy,
the boys’ parents, that I thought
seriously about continuing the
story. This eventually led to the
writing of Copanatec the next
book in the Timecrack series,
which I expect to be published
before Christmas. A third book
is in the pipeline, hopefully for
publication next year.’
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COMMUNITY SPIRITTimebank is fantastic way of exchanging skills and for people to come
together and help others and help themselves at the same time.
Redburn Loughview started its Timebank initiative in March 2012. and
since then there have been 1,253 plus exchanges totalling 297,200
hours on the two Co Down estates! We spoke to Louise Green the
Project Worker for Redburn Loughview Community Forum to get an
insight into how it all works.
TIME TO
SHARE
‘Timebank encourages neighbour-
liness and enables often unrec-
ognised support provided within
a community to be recorded as
assets and celebrated. As a result
people in 40 nations across six
continents are depositing their
time and swapping their skills,
including 26,000 in the UK.
Redburn Loughview Community
Forum became involved in Time-
banking through Robert Mahaffey
– Housing Executive and Sinead
Quinn from Volunteer Now as a
partnership project.’
Timebank it is still relatively
new even though it has been
going since the 1980s’ so it took
some time to bed in, however
once the community realised
that they already Timebank
everyday with their family and
friends by exchanging favours
it became easier understood.
‘It is a fantastic way of getting
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to know your neighbours,’ says
Louise, ‘meet likeminded people
and share skills and use your
banked hours when you need
them. The exchanges range from
Lifts for shopping, to sewing,
training learning new skills like
first aid, food hygiene. It can be
as simple as taking a telephone
call or collecting some shopping
for a member. Each exchange
is treated the same 1hour for 1
hour regardless of skill base or
profession. We have volunteers
that exchange skills regularly
and give their hours to Timebank
members that cannot accumulate
the hours necessary to complete
a task ie decorating or gardening,
due to health restrictions.’
It is very rewarding to see that
neighbours and members of the
community want to get involved
and participate and is equally
rewarding to see how by par-
ticipating in Timebank members
have said it has reduced their
feeling of isolation and loneliness
and through Timebank they have
met new friends, and their self-
confidence has grown. ‘They have
used the connection with Time-
bank to access further education
to further enhance their skills
and gain employment which has
changed their lives. Now that is
rewarding to see…’
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CULTURE NIGHT 2014Holywood Culture Night returns on Friday 19th September and this years is shaping up to be the biggest yet! As you may know, the event emerged from a series of meetings initiated by Holywood Shared Town which brought together businesses, community groups and statutory agencies to discuss ways of re-invigorating Holywood Town Centre.Culture Night was one such idea which Holywood Shared Town decided to pursue. The first night took place in 2012 and now two years on the event has captured the imaginations and generosity of local residents and businesses alike. Local singer/songwriter and business woman Mari Jackson who has performed at the event for the past two years, decided to become involved as an organiser this year in conjunction with Holywood Shared Town and the union is proving to be a key ingredient for success. Donations, favours and time have all been shared amongst the organisers and the line up of the night on 19th September is looking extraordinary!
A marketing plan was hatched
both in the physical and digital
realms. Local businesses decided
to get on board to help give some-
thing back to their community
and funds quickly grew to cover
the necessary event costs. To date
over 90 acts have been secured
to perform at the one day event
on Friday 19th September 2014
including soloists, duets, bands,
dance troupes, impersonators, po-
ets, drama troupes, art exhibitions,
children’s street entertainers, and
many more. The event will com-
mence early with many businesses
offering a variety of activities
both inside and outside (weather
permitting), including discounts
on products and services. The fun
starts at around 3pm with buskers
and various acts dotted along the
pavements of the town centre
and inside some of its cafes and
restaurants. The High St will then
be closed off from 6pm - 9pm to
allow room for many bigger events
and stage acts to begin although
Church Road, Sullivan Place, Hi-
bernia Street & lower High Street
will continue to offer a wealth of
activities during these hours. A
multicultural quarter will showcase
the diverse nature of Holywood
and will include drum workshops,
film, food and dance, while
Holywood Library will host a WW1
exhibition, alongside many other
activities, as we celebrate the
centenary of 1914. A tea dance
for the over 55’s will take place in
the Unitarian Church hall. Later
on in the day, many popular bands
will be playing in the local pubs
and clubs until closing times.
Support has come in from many
different routes, including Ho-
lywood’s own Rory McIlroy, who
has sponsored Party Golf for the
children. A “Just Giving” page
Prepare to be dazzled!
is up and running and can be
accessed via the facebook.com/
Holywoodculturenight where up
to date information is available
on a daily basis. Alternatively call
at Garrys Barber Shop, 113 High
Street where you will find further
up to the minute information.
Programmes for Holywood Culture
Night 2014 can be found in most
local business premises through-
out the town centre and the event
is all FREE for you to enjoy. A
huge thanks to Mari Jackson for
putting together such a wonderful
day and night of events for all the
family. She has worked tirelessly
putting this together and I know
she would like to thank everyone
who has helped out, donated
money, time, equipment or skills.
And now, the rest is very
much up to you to make this
one the town’s best events
EVER!
CHURCH ROAD EVENTS3pm
Busker John Andrews 3pm
Lego & Clay Workshops near The Factory Shop.
3pmBrendan Donnelly on keyboards
& singing outside the DUP advice centre.
3pm Roving Children’ Street Performers
4 - 6pm “Jammin” session (make your own jam) outside the Iona with
David Semple 5 - 7pm
Make your own pizza at Panini’s.6pm
“Serendipity” sing in The Ulster Bank.
6pm The brilliant Ashleigh Ramsay
Disco Dancers. 7pm
School Choir8pm
Play in the Church of Ireland, “Murder on the Titanic”.
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HOLYWOOD FIRE STATION EVENTS!
7pm The G & I Dance AcademyJazz & Hip Hop Dancers
7.30pm Shock Treatment - 4 pc New
Wave Punk Band 8.30pm
Count Me In - 7 pc Bluegrass Band
9.30pmWasted Talent - 4 pc Punk Rock
BandBank.
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CULTURE NIGHT 2014Holywood Culture Night returns on Friday 19th September and this years is shaping up to be the biggest yet! As you may know, the event emerged from a series of meetings initiated by Holywood Shared Town which brought together businesses, community groups and statutory agencies to discuss ways of re-invigorating Holywood Town Centre.Culture Night was one such idea which Holywood Shared Town decided to pursue. The first night took place in 2012 and now two years on the event has captured the imaginations and generosity of local residents and businesses alike. Local singer/songwriter and business woman Mari Jackson who has performed at the event for the past two years, decided to become involved as an organiser this year in conjunction with Holywood Shared Town and the union is proving to be a key ingredient for success. Donations, favours and time have all been shared amongst the organisers and the line up of the night on 19th September is looking extraordinary!
A marketing plan was hatched
both in the physical and digital
realms. Local businesses decided
to get on board to help give some-
thing back to their community
and funds quickly grew to cover
the necessary event costs. To date
over 90 acts have been secured
to perform at the one day event
on Friday 19th September 2014
including soloists, duets, bands,
dance troupes, impersonators, po-
ets, drama troupes, art exhibitions,
children’s street entertainers, and
many more. The event will com-
mence early with many businesses
offering a variety of activities
both inside and outside (weather
permitting), including discounts
on products and services. The fun
starts at around 3pm with buskers
and various acts dotted along the
pavements of the town centre
and inside some of its cafes and
restaurants. The High St will then
be closed off from 6pm - 9pm to
allow room for many bigger events
and stage acts to begin although
Church Road, Sullivan Place, Hi-
bernia Street & lower High Street
will continue to offer a wealth of
activities during these hours. A
multicultural quarter will showcase
the diverse nature of Holywood
and will include drum workshops,
film, food and dance, while
Holywood Library will host a WW1
exhibition, alongside many other
activities, as we celebrate the
centenary of 1914. A tea dance
for the over 55’s will take place in
the Unitarian Church hall. Later
on in the day, many popular bands
will be playing in the local pubs
and clubs until closing times.
Support has come in from many
different routes, including Ho-
lywood’s own Rory McIlroy, who
has sponsored Party Golf for the
children. A “Just Giving” page
Prepare to be dazzled!
is up and running and can be
accessed via the facebook.com/
Holywoodculturenight where up
to date information is available
on a daily basis. Alternatively call
at Garrys Barber Shop, 113 High
Street where you will find further
up to the minute information.
Programmes for Holywood Culture
Night 2014 can be found in most
local business premises through-
out the town centre and the event
is all FREE for you to enjoy. A
huge thanks to Mari Jackson for
putting together such a wonderful
day and night of events for all the
family. She has worked tirelessly
putting this together and I know
she would like to thank everyone
who has helped out, donated
money, time, equipment or skills.
And now, the rest is very
much up to you to make this
one the town’s best events
EVER!
CHURCH ROAD EVENTS3pm
Busker John Andrews 3pm
Lego & Clay Workshops near The Factory Shop.
3pmBrendan Donnelly on keyboards
& singing outside the DUP advice centre.
3pm Roving Children’ Street Performers
4 - 6pm “Jammin” session (make your own jam) outside the Iona with
David Semple 5 - 7pm
Make your own pizza at Panini’s.6pm
“Serendipity” sing in The Ulster Bank.
6pm The brilliant Ashleigh Ramsay
Disco Dancers. 7pm
School Choir8pm
Play in the Church of Ireland, “Murder on the Titanic”.
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HOLYWOOD FIRE STATION EVENTS!
7pm The G & I Dance AcademyJazz & Hip Hop Dancers
7.30pm Shock Treatment - 4 pc New
Wave Punk Band 8.30pm
Count Me In - 7 pc Bluegrass Band
9.30pmWasted Talent - 4 pc Punk Rock
BandBank.
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It just takes a windy, cold, overcast day to remind you that autumn is just around the corner! This time of year I do a second ‘spring’ clean. As I pack away the summer clothes, shoes, swimsuits i find it hard to be-lieve it was ever warm enough to wear any of them!
So as we prepare our wardrobes for cardigans, coats, layers and
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I have been asked so many times about how you can whiten
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LOCAL PRODUCERS POPPING UP
County Down company BiteToSavour is amongst a
creative mob of local producers, artists and crafts-
people who are teaming up to take over the former
Easons’ store in Belfast City Centre this September
under the collaboration leader ‘Merchant&Maker’
to transform it’s abandoned and desolate shell into
a dazzling pop-up Bazaar that will celebrate all
things hand-crafted and locally produced.
The Merchant & Maker pop-up
shop will act as an exuberant
exhibition and retail space for
local artists and producers to
sell their products and market
their businesses at the location
in Donegall Place. Merchant
& Maker Belfast 2014 will be
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their gourmet goodies straight to
the high street where they can
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directly from their shop within
the Merchant&Maker store.
BitetoSavour’s proprietor Jenna
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ibly excited to be a part of it all.
‘BitetoSavour are dedicated to
helping small food producers
get their products on to the mar-
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and we can’t wait to be a part of
it. In a society were almost eve-
rything is mass manufactured
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the people that are still grafting
and crafting to produce quality
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5 things you need to know Losing your job is upsetting, however, if you feel you have been unfairly
dismissed this can add even more stress to your situation. An employer
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and there must have been a good reason for doing so. An employer also
needs to ensure they have followed the company’s formal dismissal or
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key considerations you need to be aware of:
As well as making it much
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If you have recently been dismissed from your job and believe you have been treated unfairly, or alternatively, if you are an employer and would like advice on putting the right employment policies and procedures in place, please contact Hunt Solicitors today on 028 9042 8600. You will be pleased to know that Hunt Solicitors offer a free initial consultation to help you decide if you would like to take your case forward. 77 High Street, Holywood.Tel: 028 9042 8600 huntsolicitors.com Facebook: Hunt Solicitors @HuntSolicitors
harm your chances of success
if you subsequently decide
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Whilst Legal Aid is not
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It also worthwhile looking
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About being unfairly dismissed from your job
an alternative resolution to
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Being dismissed from your
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stepped through the ropes,” said Murray. “He’d beaten me once before, but he wasn’t going to beat me that night in front of my Belfast. I’ve had an incredible and wonderful career since then but that night set me on the way, I felt that I had to mark it and there’s no better way for me, and for the sport I love, than to look to the future.” Murray’s career has taken him from the simple gym in East Belfast, where he still turns out champion after champion, to the seat of governments in Europe. He saw the way his sport could unite communities;
I’ve had a wonderful career since then but that night set me on the way, I felt that I had to mark it and there’s no better way for me, and for the sport I love, than to look to the future.
Back row, L-R - Samantha Robb, Darren McMullan, Billy Murray, Alex CioCoi, Ursula AgnewFront row, L-R - Gary Hamilton, Cathy McAleer, Johnny Smith
You can purchase tickets directly from the Ulster Hall box office on 028 9033 4455, over the phone at the ProKick gym in Wilgar St on 028 9065 1074 or on-line at www.prokick.com.
his gym has long been known as a zero-tolerance zone for sectarianism. Billy visits schools, especially in tough areas teaching a message of self-respect and self-control with his motto Truth, Discipline and Respect. He helped co-found The Peace Fighters - a sports initiative dedicated to helping young people.
The ProKick Gym owner has also guided, promoted, and managed 10 world champions, 23 European (or Intercontinental) champions and numerous national champions. He takes teams across the globe without any official funding - it’s all paid for through fundraising by friends and families of the brave and eager young fighters.
Belfast’s Billy Murray is marking an incredible career milestone with a
glittering event at the Ulster Hall this September 13th also featuring
Holywood Karate Club’s Cathy McAleer! Most would say he is the man
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A TASTESENSATIONThe world’s largest blind-tasted food awards Great Taste, has just
released the stars of 2014 and Holywood’s La Coquine is amongst
the producers celebrating as its Cherry and Tipsy Elephant chocolates
were both awarded 2 stars and its Salted Caramel, Whiskey Caramel,
and Thai Lime were all awarded 1 star. La Coquine is now able to
proudly carry the little gold and black Great Taste logo.
Judged by over 400 of the most
demanding palates belonging to
food critics, chefs, cooks, mem-
bers of the Women’s Institute,
farmers and a host of food writ-
ers and journalists blind-tasting
a total of 10,000 different
foods and drink, Great Taste is
widely acknowledged as the most
respected food accreditation
scheme for artisan and speciality
food producers. Founder of the
business, Brenda Fraser said; ‘As
a new business these were La
Coquine’s first entries into the
Great Taste Awards and we are
over the moon that all our prod-
ucts were accredited with stars,
especially at our first attempt
and given the strong competition
from well-known and established
chocolate companies. This pres-
tigious award will certainly add
credibility to our chocolates and
our business, as the Great Taste
symbol on our products shows
Top to Bottom:Cherry
Salted Muscovado CaramelThai Taster
Whisky CaramelTipsy Elephant
AWARD
WIN
NIN
G LINE UP
For more information: Brenda Fraser - orders@lacoquine.co.uk / Tel: 028 9560 8065
that they have been through a
rigorous and independent judg-
ing process-it’s not about smart
packaging or clever marketing,
it’s all about taste and that’s
what La Coquine always aims to
deliver. We’re in the process of
establishing a permanent retail
base in Holywood over the com-
ing months and these awards will
undoubtedly help in putting our
Handmade in Holywood choco-
lates on the map’
Great Taste is about taste, not
about clever branding or smart
packaging. Judges are presented
with a spoonful of jam, a pie,
a slice of salami, or a cup of
espresso, with no wrappings, jars
or marks – and they taste, confer
and re-taste before making the
decision on whether a product
should be a 1-, 2- or 3-star win-
ner. In total more than 12 judges
will have tasted and commented
on each product.
“Great presentation - incredibly
sophisticated”
“smooth chocolate and a lovely touch of fruity interior, very moreish.”
30 bloommagazine.co.uk
A TASTESENSATIONThe world’s largest blind-tasted food awards Great Taste, has just
released the stars of 2014 and Holywood’s La Coquine is amongst
the producers celebrating as its Cherry and Tipsy Elephant chocolates
were both awarded 2 stars and its Salted Caramel, Whiskey Caramel,
and Thai Lime were all awarded 1 star. La Coquine is now able to
proudly carry the little gold and black Great Taste logo.
Judged by over 400 of the most
demanding palates belonging to
food critics, chefs, cooks, mem-
bers of the Women’s Institute,
farmers and a host of food writ-
ers and journalists blind-tasting
a total of 10,000 different
foods and drink, Great Taste is
widely acknowledged as the most
respected food accreditation
scheme for artisan and speciality
food producers. Founder of the
business, Brenda Fraser said; ‘As
a new business these were La
Coquine’s first entries into the
Great Taste Awards and we are
over the moon that all our prod-
ucts were accredited with stars,
especially at our first attempt
and given the strong competition
from well-known and established
chocolate companies. This pres-
tigious award will certainly add
credibility to our chocolates and
our business, as the Great Taste
symbol on our products shows
Top to Bottom:Cherry
Salted Muscovado CaramelThai Taster
Whisky CaramelTipsy Elephant
AWARD
WIN
NIN
G LINE UP
For more information: Brenda Fraser - orders@lacoquine.co.uk / Tel: 028 9560 8065
that they have been through a
rigorous and independent judg-
ing process-it’s not about smart
packaging or clever marketing,
it’s all about taste and that’s
what La Coquine always aims to
deliver. We’re in the process of
establishing a permanent retail
base in Holywood over the com-
ing months and these awards will
undoubtedly help in putting our
Handmade in Holywood choco-
lates on the map’
Great Taste is about taste, not
about clever branding or smart
packaging. Judges are presented
with a spoonful of jam, a pie,
a slice of salami, or a cup of
espresso, with no wrappings, jars
or marks – and they taste, confer
and re-taste before making the
decision on whether a product
should be a 1-, 2- or 3-star win-
ner. In total more than 12 judges
will have tasted and commented
on each product.
“Great presentation - incredibly
sophisticated”
“smooth chocolate and a lovely touch of fruity interior, very moreish.”
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