November 2014 Holywood

Magazinebloomwww.bloommagazine.co.uk • @bloommag • Find us on Facebook

HOLYWOOD ISSUE 23 • NOVEMBER 2014

KeepingHolywood

in the Picture!

bloommagazine.co.uk 3

@bloommagBloom Magazine Belfast

HOLYWOOD • EDITION #23 • NOVEMBER 2014

Any views expressed within are not necessarily endorsed by Bloom Magazine or Newborn Media. Reference to any specific product or service does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by Bloom Magazine. Links and contacts are provided for user convenience and do not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Bloom Magazine. Any reproduction without permission is prohibited.

ontentscWe have another jam packed edition in store for you this month. And if it actually was metaphorically packed with jam then it would be pretty much oozing out the sides and all over the show. Which roughly translated means there’s quite a bit to read inside the magazine this month. And once you read it you then convert that into stuff to do. The unavoidable changing of the weather vibes never signals any kind of deceleration in events and gatherings. In fact inside and outside, there will always be

WELCOME!something to stick in your filofax to do in the month ahead. We have a vast array of it for you ranging from the seasonal craft fairs and pre chrimbo get togethers (which means the mulled wine will be on the go) to food, art, charity news, property, local business expertise and a whole lot more. Remember, if there’s something you know about that we don’t know about then let us know about it and we can let the readers know about it too. And they can read all about it. What about that?Nice one. Enjoy!

Heres’s the rundown of the local news and views and so on

4 LOCAL NEWS

Rory McIlroy officially opens the incredible Daisy Lodge

30 DAISY LODGE OPENS

The story of the Galbraith Family & Craigavad Turkeys

8 TIS THE SEASON

City East Business Centre 68-72 Newtownards Road

Belfast BT4 1GW www.bloommagazine.co.uk

Editorial & Design : Stuart [email protected] 07977 144904

Advertising : Angela [email protected] 07719 104862

Advertising & Accounts : Juanita [email protected] 07725 621642

Printed by Nicholson Bass • Distributed by Speedpost NI

The newly rebranded Whalley Fine Art & Framing. Win a print!

6 WHALLEY FINE ART

Deborah Harper has a message from the heart

20 HEALTH & BEAUTY

It’s that time of year again for the Holywood switch on.

10 THE XMAS SWITCH ON

Wonderful recipes from Canteen @ The Mac

24 COOKBOOK

All the info on this months fantastic festival

14 HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Local solicitors Hunt on how you should plan for the future

18 WILLS MONTH

The awards ceremony produced some worthy Holywood winners!

26 NORTH DOWN BUSINESS

Clothing Alterations

We can alter, resize, repair or restyle your clothing. Our aim is to make you feel more comfortable & con� dent in your clothing

Address:

50A High StreetHolywoodNorth DownBT18 9ABPhone:

07884100008Email:

[email protected]:

www.tiptotoes.com tiptotoesholywood

AlterationsOur premises on the Holywood High Street offers a pleasant environment with a team of highly skilled seamstresses that take pride in their work and the level of service they provide.We use only the latest equipment, offer spacious changing rooms & � tting areas with multiple mirrors. We can sew anything from � ne silks to heavy leathersWeddingsWedding alterations are our speciality. We understand that your day must be perfect and so we will push for perfection. We have the best seamstresses and we work to see a happy bride and family.HandbagsChoose from our range of hand crocheted handbags or design your own. Decide your colour, pattern, handles, pockets etc.Dry Clean IronWe provide iron and dry clean services. We can take care of all your clothing maintenance

Please pay us a visit

Weddings, Accessories, Dry Clean & Iron



Address:


07884100008Email:

[email protected]:






@bloommagBloom Magazine Belfast

HOLYWOOD • EDITION #23 • NOVEMBER 2014

Any views expressed within are not necessarily endorsed by Bloom Magazine or Newborn Media. Reference to any specific product or service does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by Bloom Magazine. Links and contacts are provided for user convenience and do not constitute or imply endorsement or recommendation by Bloom Magazine. Any reproduction without permission is prohibited.

ontentscWe have another jam packed edition in store for you this month. And if it actually was metaphorically packed with jam then it would be pretty much oozing out the sides and all over the show. Which roughly translated means there’s quite a bit to read inside the magazine this month. And once you read it you then convert that into stuff to do. The unavoidable changing of the weather vibes never signals any kind of deceleration in events and gatherings. In fact inside and outside, there will always be

WELCOME!something to stick in your filofax to do in the month ahead. We have a vast array of it for you ranging from the seasonal craft fairs and pre chrimbo get togethers (which means the mulled wine will be on the go) to food, art, charity news, property, local business expertise and a whole lot more. Remember, if there’s something you know about that we don’t know about then let us know about it and we can let the readers know about it too. And they can read all about it. What about that?Nice one. Enjoy!

Heres’s the rundown of the local news and views and so on

4 LOCAL NEWS

Rory McIlroy officially opens the incredible Daisy Lodge

30 DAISY LODGE OPENS

The story of the Galbraith Family & Craigavad Turkeys

8 TIS THE SEASON

City East Business Centre 68-72 Newtownards Road

Belfast BT4 1GW www.bloommagazine.co.uk

Editorial & Design : Stuart [email protected] 07977 144904

Advertising : Angela [email protected] 07719 104862

Advertising & Accounts : Juanita [email protected] 07725 621642

Printed by Nicholson Bass • Distributed by Speedpost NI

The newly rebranded Whalley Fine Art & Framing. Win a print!

6 WHALLEY FINE ART

Deborah Harper has a message from the heart

20 HEALTH & BEAUTY

It’s that time of year again for the Holywood switch on.

10 THE XMAS SWITCH ON

Wonderful recipes from Canteen @ The Mac

24 COOKBOOK

All the info on this months fantastic festival

14 HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Local solicitors Hunt on how you should plan for the future

18 WILLS MONTH

The awards ceremony produced some worthy Holywood winners!

26 NORTH DOWN BUSINESS



Address:


07884100008Email:

[email protected]:







Address:


07884100008Email:

[email protected]:






BLOOM :HOLYWOOD • EDITION 21 • NOVEMBER 2014

NewsEMAIL : [email protected] WEB : bloommagazine.co.uk

TWITTER : @bloommag FACEBOOK : Bloom Magazine Belfast

LOCAL News

Views

4 bloommagazine.co.uk

Events

Treat yourself or someone

special to a magnificent Pink

Afternoon Tea at Culloden Estate

and Spa in aid of Cancer Focus

Northern Ireland’s Breast Cancer

Appeal. Includes a selection of

delicious sandwiches, savour-

ies, pastries, cakes and scones,

a choice of specialist teas and

coffees, and a pink champagne

cocktail. Available for parties of

two or more any day of the week

2.30pm-5pm. 24 hours notice

required. £34 per person, £5

from each tea helps support

the Cancer Focus services for

women with breast cancer.

028 9042 1066

North Down Craft Collective

will be fundraising for Diabetes

UK Northern Ireland this

month with a kids Christmas

craft workshop. On Saturday

8th November, along with the

amazing range of artisan craft

and food stalls, your little ones

can unleash their creative

side by handcrafting their own

Christmas decorations. The

fabulous face painter will also

be on hand to create Frozen’s

Elsa and Olaf amongst other

requests! It’s all happening

in Holywood Old School on

Church Road from

10am until 4pm.

Priory College and local business Little Wing, have joined forces

to deliver a new Senior School Reward Programme. In a new ini-

tiative every pupil has the chance to have their hard work and /

or good behaviour recognised by teachers in a ‘positive referrals’

week at the end of each month. Every time a pupil receives a

positive referral they accrue points, and those pupils gaining the

most points will get a voucher for a delicious pizza slice or hot

drink of their choice. Head of Senior School, Ms Ferguson did a

little market research at the end of last year to see what pupils

wanted from their reward system. ‘Our pupils wanted either

food or drinks as their rewards and with Little Wing opening in

Holywood it seemed like a perfect fit. We approached Little Wing

and they agreed to sponsor our new rewards programme. Little

Wing are always keen to work in partnership with their local com-

munity and all of us in Priory College look forward to developing

that relationship in the future’.

SCHOOL REWARD PROGRAMME

Northern Ireland Karate Association had huge success on the teams

tour of Argentina. The NI junior team travelling and competed in two

major events; Pan American Open championship and the WKC, World

Karate Championships. “What a massive experience and achievement,

to compete, travel to amazing country and meet so many different

competitors from all around the world, said Sensei Cathy McAleer.

“This was a very high standard event however there was a lower

attendance due to location, price and distance and only the top in each

country were able to travel and compete.” The team achieved 6 world

champions, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals, across the two discipline

kata and kumite and Cathy couldn’t have been happier with the teams

performance and results. If you’d like to participate in karate, contact

Cathy McAleer at [email protected] or call 07751465323.

LOCAL KARATE SUCCESS ON TOUR

NORTH DOWN CRAFT COLLECTIVE

Holywood’s largest legal practice, Hunt Solicitors celebrated ten

years in business last month. Senior Partner, Patrick Hunt found-

ed the practice in 2004 with assistance from Darren Rainey, who

became Partner in 2006. The practice has grown from strength to

strength with six solicitors and just under 20 employees in total,

providing clients with expert advice and assistance in all areas of

law including conveyancing, wills and probate, family matters,

claims, immigration, criminal and employment. huntsolicitors.com

The Coffee Shop at Redburn

Community Centre is run as an

honesty café by volunteers from

the community. It has proved so

successful that it is going to be

weekly, every Wednesday 11am-

1pm. Fiona Preshaw decorated

the hall in style and thanks the

charity shops in town for their

very generous donations. The

well-dressed mannequins were

supplied by Cancer Research

and Oxfam. Floral Boutique

sent flowers to decorate the

tables and Skinners donated

some delicious buns. While

everyone had a cup of coffee or

tea, relaxed and enjoyed talking

to friends and sharing ideas,

the children were entertained in

the creche. So do come along,

bring your friends for a cuppa

and a chat. For further informa-

tion about the café, contact

Bridget on 90428036

Redburn Community Centre

Jackson’s Road,

Holywood

BT18 9EZ

COFFEE MORNINGLAUNCHED


BLOOM :HOLYWOOD • EDITION 21 • NOVEMBER 2014

NewsEMAIL : [email protected] WEB : bloommagazine.co.uk

TWITTER : @bloommag FACEBOOK : Bloom Magazine Belfast

LOCAL News

Views


Events

Treat yourself or someone

special to a magnificent Pink

Afternoon Tea at Culloden Estate

and Spa in aid of Cancer Focus

Northern Ireland’s Breast Cancer

Appeal. Includes a selection of

delicious sandwiches, savour-

ies, pastries, cakes and scones,

a choice of specialist teas and

coffees, and a pink champagne

cocktail. Available for parties of

two or more any day of the week

2.30pm-5pm. 24 hours notice

required. £34 per person, £5

from each tea helps support

the Cancer Focus services for

women with breast cancer.

028 9042 1066

North Down Craft Collective

will be fundraising for Diabetes

UK Northern Ireland this

month with a kids Christmas

craft workshop. On Saturday

8th November, along with the

amazing range of artisan craft

and food stalls, your little ones

can unleash their creative

side by handcrafting their own

Christmas decorations. The

fabulous face painter will also

be on hand to create Frozen’s

Elsa and Olaf amongst other

requests! It’s all happening

in Holywood Old School on

Church Road from

10am until 4pm.

Priory College and local business Little Wing, have joined forces

to deliver a new Senior School Reward Programme. In a new ini-

tiative every pupil has the chance to have their hard work and /

or good behaviour recognised by teachers in a ‘positive referrals’

week at the end of each month. Every time a pupil receives a

positive referral they accrue points, and those pupils gaining the

most points will get a voucher for a delicious pizza slice or hot

drink of their choice. Head of Senior School, Ms Ferguson did a

little market research at the end of last year to see what pupils

wanted from their reward system. ‘Our pupils wanted either

food or drinks as their rewards and with Little Wing opening in

Holywood it seemed like a perfect fit. We approached Little Wing

and they agreed to sponsor our new rewards programme. Little

Wing are always keen to work in partnership with their local com-

munity and all of us in Priory College look forward to developing

that relationship in the future’.

SCHOOL REWARD PROGRAMME

Northern Ireland Karate Association had huge success on the teams

tour of Argentina. The NI junior team travelling and competed in two

major events; Pan American Open championship and the WKC, World

Karate Championships. “What a massive experience and achievement,

to compete, travel to amazing country and meet so many different

competitors from all around the world, said Sensei Cathy McAleer.

“This was a very high standard event however there was a lower

attendance due to location, price and distance and only the top in each

country were able to travel and compete.” The team achieved 6 world

champions, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals, across the two discipline

kata and kumite and Cathy couldn’t have been happier with the teams

performance and results. If you’d like to participate in karate, contact

Cathy McAleer at [email protected] or call 07751465323.

LOCAL KARATE SUCCESS ON TOUR

NORTH DOWN CRAFT COLLECTIVE

Holywood’s largest legal practice, Hunt Solicitors celebrated ten

years in business last month. Senior Partner, Patrick Hunt found-

ed the practice in 2004 with assistance from Darren Rainey, who

became Partner in 2006. The practice has grown from strength to

strength with six solicitors and just under 20 employees in total,

providing clients with expert advice and assistance in all areas of

law including conveyancing, wills and probate, family matters,

claims, immigration, criminal and employment. huntsolicitors.com

The Coffee Shop at Redburn

Community Centre is run as an

honesty café by volunteers from

the community. It has proved so

successful that it is going to be

weekly, every Wednesday 11am-

1pm. Fiona Preshaw decorated

the hall in style and thanks the

charity shops in town for their

very generous donations. The

well-dressed mannequins were

supplied by Cancer Research

and Oxfam. Floral Boutique

sent flowers to decorate the

tables and Skinners donated

some delicious buns. While

everyone had a cup of coffee or

tea, relaxed and enjoyed talking

to friends and sharing ideas,

the children were entertained in

the creche. So do come along,

bring your friends for a cuppa

and a chat. For further informa-

tion about the café, contact

Bridget on 90428036

Redburn Community Centre

Jackson’s Road,

Holywood

BT18 9EZ

COFFEE MORNINGLAUNCHED


The business has been renamed and re branded

to Whalley Fine Art & Framing and it has proved a

major hit with its followers. Their eclectic choice

of artists and products are creating a lot of at-

tention in the art world. Dawn Crothers is one of

its major selling artists and has had an amazing

response at the gallery. Her famous snail paintings

are fast becoming a ‘must have’ item and are

said to adorn the walls of Kensington Palace and

some ‘A’ list celebrities both at home and abroad.

Dawn will also have a stall at Victoria Square this

Christmas every day from 7th to 24th Decem-

ber except Saturdays. The gallery business has

expanded focusing on Art Fairs and are set to go

to Edinburgh’s prestigious EAF in November. The

gallery also represents another emerging talented

artist called Eddie Miller from East Belfast whose

work focuses on a bygone era in the shipyard and

surrounding area’s of Belfast. A major solo show

for Eddie will be held in the Titanic visitors centre

in March 2015. The new gallery will be the place

to go for that unusual gift as they are about to

launch amazing art workshops for adults which

can be purchased in gift box form for Christmas!

THE WHALLEY GALLERY IN HOLYWOOD HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 6 YEARS AND HAS UNDERTAKEN A MAJOR REFURBISHMENT.

For news and exclusive invitations:www.whalleyfineart.com 48c High Street 028 9543 5110

BACK IN THE FRAME COMPETITION

WIN A LIMITED EDITION DAWN CROTHERS PRINT!

To celebrate the launch of Dawn Crothers new range of Ltd edition prints, Whalley Fine Art & Framing are giving away a Ltd edition framed print of ‘Bob the Snail’! To enter:

What is the size of ‘Bob the Snail’ which has just been launched as a print?

A. 10” x 12”B. 12” x 16”C 18” x 24” The answer is on www.dawncrothers.com online shop. Email the answer to:[email protected] by 30/11/14.Please include your address and contact number. Good luck!


The business has been renamed and re branded

to Whalley Fine Art & Framing and it has proved a

major hit with its followers. Their eclectic choice

of artists and products are creating a lot of at-

tention in the art world. Dawn Crothers is one of

its major selling artists and has had an amazing

response at the gallery. Her famous snail paintings

are fast becoming a ‘must have’ item and are

said to adorn the walls of Kensington Palace and

some ‘A’ list celebrities both at home and abroad.

Dawn will also have a stall at Victoria Square this

Christmas every day from 7th to 24th Decem-

ber except Saturdays. The gallery business has

expanded focusing on Art Fairs and are set to go

to Edinburgh’s prestigious EAF in November. The

gallery also represents another emerging talented

artist called Eddie Miller from East Belfast whose

work focuses on a bygone era in the shipyard and

surrounding area’s of Belfast. A major solo show

for Eddie will be held in the Titanic visitors centre

in March 2015. The new gallery will be the place

to go for that unusual gift as they are about to

launch amazing art workshops for adults which

can be purchased in gift box form for Christmas!

THE WHALLEY GALLERY IN HOLYWOOD HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 6 YEARS AND HAS UNDERTAKEN A MAJOR REFURBISHMENT.

For news and exclusive invitations:www.whalleyfineart.com 48c High Street 028 9543 5110

BACK IN THE FRAME COMPETITION

WIN A LIMITED EDITION DAWN CROTHERS PRINT!

To celebrate the launch of Dawn Crothers new range of Ltd edition prints, Whalley Fine Art & Framing are giving away a Ltd edition framed print of ‘Bob the Snail’! To enter:

What is the size of ‘Bob the Snail’ which has just been launched as a print?

A. 10” x 12”B. 12” x 16”C 18” x 24” The answer is on www.dawncrothers.com online shop. Email the answer to:[email protected] by 30/11/14.Please include your address and contact number. Good luck!

Hills of Holywoodselect greengrocer

89 high street, holywood, 028 9042 8919

recentlyrefurbished

shop!

www.facebook.com/hillsofholywood @hillsholywood

Phlok

The turkeys are fed a wholesome cereal

based diet including locally grown oats

and wheat, without any antibiotics or growth

promoters. They are full of flavour as they

are slowly grown and have the best of living

conditions, enjoying open pasture by day and

the shelter of a deep straw filled barn by night.

“Traditional processing is carried out on the

farm,” says Jeremy, “thus reducing the stress

of transport and starts mid December. Once

the birds have been hand plucked, they are

hung for a minimum of 10 days. This helps

to tenderise the meat and develop its full

flavour.” In the final dressing of the bird the

For more info : www.craigavadturkeys.comPhone 07719 553750Email [email protected] Or visit the Facebook page

CRAIGAVAD TURKEYS: FROM THE FARM TO THE FEAST

The Galbraith family have been farming at Craigavad, Holywood since 1935. Initially a dairy farm, their focus now is to grow a number of free range bronze turkeys for the Christmas trade. They have chosen to grow the multi award winning Kelly bronze turkeys which are slowly matured over a 22 week period to provide a succulent bird of high quality flavour and texture.

leg sinews are removed. Turkey crowns can be

provided on request.

Jeremy continues, “This year we also have

crowns available along with boneless turkey

roasts too. Again we have partnered a local

free range pig farmer and are offering really

tasty hams to compliment our turkeys and we

have the full range of vegetables and potatoes,

all again from a local farm.”

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a

traditional turkey dinner so why not treat

your family and friends to a bronze Craigavad

turkey? Whether you are catering for a large

or small group of people, they offer a range

of different sized birds to suit all parties.

Christmas is a very busy time of year and so

to allow you to make the most of your festive

season, you can collect when suits you or

the family will deliver your turkey at a time

convenient for you!


The turkeys are fed a wholesome cereal

based diet including locally grown oats

and wheat, without any antibiotics or growth

promoters. They are full of flavour as they

are slowly grown and have the best of living

conditions, enjoying open pasture by day and

the shelter of a deep straw filled barn by night.

“Traditional processing is carried out on the

farm,” says Jeremy, “thus reducing the stress

of transport and starts mid December. Once

the birds have been hand plucked, they are

hung for a minimum of 10 days. This helps

to tenderise the meat and develop its full

flavour.” In the final dressing of the bird the

For more info : www.craigavadturkeys.comPhone 07719 553750Email [email protected] Or visit the Facebook page

CRAIGAVAD TURKEYS: FROM THE FARM TO THE FEAST

The Galbraith family have been farming at Craigavad, Holywood since 1935. Initially a dairy farm, their focus now is to grow a number of free range bronze turkeys for the Christmas trade. They have chosen to grow the multi award winning Kelly bronze turkeys which are slowly matured over a 22 week period to provide a succulent bird of high quality flavour and texture.

leg sinews are removed. Turkey crowns can be

provided on request.

Jeremy continues, “This year we also have

crowns available along with boneless turkey

roasts too. Again we have partnered a local

free range pig farmer and are offering really

tasty hams to compliment our turkeys and we

have the full range of vegetables and potatoes,

all again from a local farm.”

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a

traditional turkey dinner so why not treat

your family and friends to a bronze Craigavad

turkey? Whether you are catering for a large

or small group of people, they offer a range

of different sized birds to suit all parties.

Christmas is a very busy time of year and so

to allow you to make the most of your festive

season, you can collect when suits you or

the family will deliver your turkey at a time

convenient for you!


photo iD and an up to date bill required

17 Downshire road | bt18 9lx | tel: 02890 421300

open 7 DAys A week

DVDrental now in store

HOLYWOOD’S ONLY TANNING SALON!

el: 02890 421300

*

ALL NEW RELEASESFREE MEMBERSHIP*

*

SPECIAL OFFER: BUY 30 MINSGET 15 FREE!

HOLYWOOD’S ONLY DVD RENTAL STORE!

SPECIAL OFFER: RENT 1 DVD & GET

THE NEXT ONE FREE!

Valid until 30th November 2014

Valid until 30th November 2014


HOLYWOOD CHRISTMAS SWITCH ON!

11am - 6pm, High StreetOutdoor Christmas MarketInflatable Snowman Disco

1pm – 3pm, Queen’s Leisure Complex – Youth WingChristmas Crafts for children. Pay on the day: £1 per five activities

Holywood Library Programme:12noonFlowers for Christmas, demonstration by Ann Moore

12.45pm“Yummy Treats” by Catherine Ferguson, Cup–Cake decorations

Yes no sooner than you put the sun loungers away its time for the big festive light switch on! The event takes place on 29th November and the fun runs from 11am through to 6pm. An afternoon of the season’s festivities set in Holywood town centre. Here ais all the info you need:

1.30pmChildren’s entertainment, “Magic George” Magic Show for children

2.30pmReptile Show for ChildrenBrian Stewart

4.30pm, Holywood LibraryChristmas Tree Light Switch On by the Mayor of North Down

4.45pmFollowing the lights switch-onBallykeel Conservative Flute Band(at the Danske Bank site)Have a great day!

This festive season the town celebrates The Twelve Days of Christmas with merry, joyful and unique festal window displays. The Christmas Tree Light Switch On will be signed by the British Deaf Association Northern Ireland Organised in association with Holywood & District Community Council and Bangor & Holywood Town Centre Management

FLICK THE

SWITCH

TIMETABLE

McILVEEN & SONSHeating & Plumbing

6 Glenmount Drive, Newtownards, BT23 4YSBill: 078 2730 5844Andy: 077 4774 8077E: [email protected]

For all your heating requirements:

• OIL BOILER REPLACEMENTS• OIL TANK REPLACEMENTS• OIL TO GAS CONVERSIONS• POWER FLUSHING OF RADIATORS• FLUE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIRS• ALL HOUSEHOLD PLUMBING

All work carried out by fully qualified and insured technicians. Official fitter of Firebird high efficiency condensing boilers.

10% DISCOUNT ON BOILER REPLACEMENTWITH THIS VOUCHERMcILVEEN & SONSHeating & Plumbing VOUCHER VALID UNTIL 31/12/14

ALL QUOTATIONS

WITH NO OBLIGATION

McIlveen Heating Plumbing

Approved Technicians

Working towards a greener planet

McILVEEN & SONSHeating & Plumbing

6 Glenmount Drive, Newtownards, BT23 4YSBill: 078 2730 5844Andy: 077 4774 8077E: [email protected]

For all your heating requirements:

• OIL BOILER REPLACEMENTS• OIL TANK REPLACEMENTS• OIL TO GAS CONVERSIONS• POWER FLUSHING OF RADIATORS• FLUE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIRS• ALL HOUSEHOLD PLUMBING

All work carried out by fully qualified and insured technicians. Official fitter of Firebird high efficiency condensing boilers.

10% DISCOUNT ON BOILER REPLACEMENTWITH THIS VOUCHERMcILVEEN & SONSHeating & Plumbing VOUCHER VALID UNTIL 31/12/14

ALL QUOTATIONS

WITH NO OBLIGATION

McIlveen Heating Plumbing

Approved Technicians

Working towards a greener planet

Free Business Audit 1:1 Specialist Mentoring Bespoke Business Action Plan

We can help you grow your business

Register Now to Secure Your Place!Contact Patrick Devine on (028) 9147 3788e: [email protected]: nibusinessinfo.co.uk/SIGNALBusinessAssist

European Union

European RegionalDevelopment FundInvesting in your future

This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland

and the European Regional

Development Fund under the

Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for

Northern Ireland

T: 028 9042 1144 E: [email protected] facebook.com/thezipyardholywood @zip_yard

All types of clothing alterations and repairs

HOLYWOOD No. 1DOWNSHIRE ROAD

1 Downshire Road, Holywood BT18 9LU

opening hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

COLLECT LOYALTY POINTS

WITH EVERY TRANSACTION

PROFESSIONALSHOE REPAIRS

NOWAVAILABLE

T: 0

28

9

04

2 114

4 E: h

olyw

oo

d@

th

ezip

ya

rd

.co

m fa

ce

bo

ok.co

m/th

ezip

ya

rd

ho

lyw

oo

d @

zip

_ya

rd

All typ

es

of clo

th

in

g

alte

ra

tio

ns

an

d re

pa

irs

HO

LY

WO

OD

N

o. 1

DO

WN

SH

IR

E R

OA

D

1 D

ow

nshire R

oa

d, H

olyw

ood

B

T18 9LU

op

en

in

g h

ou

rs: M

on

- Fri 9a

m - 5.30

pm

Sa

tu

rd

ay 9.30

am

- 4

pm

CO

LLEC

T

LO

YA

LTY P

OIN

TS

WITH

EV

ERY

TR

AN

SA

CTIO

N

PR

OFESSIO

NA

LSH

OE

R

EPA

IR

S

NO

WA

VA

ILA

BLE

1 Downshire RoadHolywoodBT18 9LUTel : 028 9042 1144E : [email protected]








PROFESSIONALSHOE REPAIRSNOWAVAILABLE

/thezipyardholywood @zip_yard

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm • Sat 9.30am-4pm

Don’t let it! This month The Zip Yard Holywood were able to save this customers beloved Barbour jacket from the scrap heap with this nifty repair! Remember, at The Zip Yard, we do a lot more than just hemming trousers! Don’t throw away your items until we have had a look! You’ll be amazed at what we can do!

Call in @ 1 Downshire Road, Holywood or give us a call on 02890 421144 www.thezipyard.com

The Zip Yard

MONEY BURNING A HOLE IN YOUR POCKET?








PROFESSIONALSHOE REPAIRS

NOWAVAILABLET: 0

28

9

04

2 114

4 E: h

olyw

oo

d@

th

ezip

ya

rd

.co

m fa

ce

bo

ok.co

m/th

ezip

ya

rd

ho

lyw

oo

d @

zip

_ya

rd

All typ

es

of clo

th

in

g

alte

ra

tio

ns

an

d re

pa

irs

HO

LY

WO

OD

N

o. 1

DO

WN

SH

IR

E R

OA

D

1 D

ow

nshire R

oa

d, H

olyw

ood

B

T18 9LU

op

en

in

g h

ou

rs: M

on

- Fri 9a

m - 5.30

pm

Sa

tu

rd

ay 9.30

am

- 4

pm

CO

LLEC

T

LO

YA

LTY P

OIN

TS

WITH

EV

ERY

TR

AN

SA

CTIO

N

PR

OFESSIO

NA

LSH

OE

R

EPA

IR

S

NO

WA

VA

ILA

BLE

1 Downshire RoadHolywoodBT18 9LUTel : 028 9042 1144E : [email protected]








PROFESSIONALSHOE REPAIRSNOWAVAILABLE

/thezipyardholywood @zip_yard

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm • Sat 9.30am-4pm

Don’t let it! This month The Zip Yard Holywood were able to save this customers beloved Barbour jacket from the scrap heap with this nifty repair! Remember, at The Zip Yard, we do a lot more than just hemming trousers! Don’t throw away your items until we have had a look! You’ll be amazed at what we can do!

Call in @ 1 Downshire Road, Holywood or give us a call on 02890 421144 www.thezipyard.com

The Zip Yard

MONEY BURNING A HOLE IN YOUR POCKET?


There are all kinds of reasons for supporting.

Whether you take part as an entrant, help as

a steward or simply attend as a member of the

audience, we believe that you will greatly enjoy

the experience.

And this is why we make this statement so con-

fidently. First, the Festival attracts well over 500

entries across a wide range of classes, everything

from Irish traditional music and music theatre to

solo singers and instrumentalists and choirs. You

will have plenty of variety.

Second, the Festival brings in to Holywood

something like 3,000 people from very different

backgrounds, so you will meet those who share

your interest in music-making and your pleasure

in being actively involved.

And third, you will see and hear performances

of many different kinds, many of them given by

children and young people who have little or no

experience of standing in front of an audience –

ONE OF THE OLDEST FESTIVALS, WITH ONE OF THE LONGEST UNBROKEN HISTORIES, BEGINS ON THURSDAY, 13th NOV AND GOES ON UNTIL THE END OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL COMMITTEE JOHN YOUNG EXPLAINS THE MAGIC.

and an adjudicator – and being assessed on what

they do. You will also hear the comments, advice

and guidance of our adjudicators, all of them

experts in their chosen areas and all very highly

experienced. And you will see all the performers

listening intently to what the adjudicators say,

learning how well they have done and reflecting

on the steps they can take be perform at an even

higher level in future.

You will see performers grow in confidence and

self-belief, in other words, and you will, as a

result, understand what this Festival is all about

and why the committee of dedicated volunteers

who make it happen believe it is worthwhile.

So, make an effort to join us at the Queen’s Hall

in Holywood. You can find classes scheduled for

each day from our published programme or from

our website. You can buy tea and coffee while

you are there and our admission charges are

ridiculously low. I look forward to meeting you.

WWW.HOLYWOODMUSICFESTIVAL.COM

HOLYWOOD’S ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ON ITS WAY!

Above: Niamh McAlister Winner of the Foster Shield + £100 with David Beer, adjudicator

St Dominic’s Senior Choir Rowel Elesio Friers 1st 2013 Rockport School

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRYTHIS CHRISTMAS AT

XMAS LUNCH - 2 COURSES £16 3 COURSES £19

XMAS DINNER - 2 COURSES £20 3 COURSES £23 **ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO FOR £3.50

81

81

81

8181

TO BOOK CALL 02890422011 EIGHTY ONE | 81 HIGH STREET | HOLYWOOD | BT18 0HT

B

UPSTAIRS LOUNGE & DOWNSTAIRS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES

****

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRYTHIS CHRISTMAS AT

XMAS LUNCH - 2 COURSES £16 3 COURSES £19

XMAS DINNER - 2 COURSES £20 3 COURSES £23 **ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO FOR £3.50

81

81

81

8181

TO BOOK CALL 02890422011 EIGHTY ONE | 81 HIGH STREET | HOLYWOOD | BT18 0HT

B

UPSTAIRS LOUNGE & DOWNSTAIRS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES

****

AMAZING, ASTONISHING, WONDERFUL, WEIRD.. . WE THOUGHT HE WAS

GONE AND THEN HE APPEARED!

Supported By

TICKETS ON SALE NOWAT THE MACLIVE.COM

created by Paul Bosco Mc Eneaney

and Conor Mitchell

CAIREEN LANGSFORD

HAIR

• Caireen Langsford Hair is a L’Oreal Salon • A close team of stylists aiming to provide you with the friendliest and most professional service possible. • In Sullivan Place just opposite the fire station. • Open late nights Tuesdays & Thursdays.• Stockist of Label M and GHD. • Gift vouchers available

£10 OFF WITH THIS VOUCHER!

5a Sullivan Place Holywood Tel: 028 9042 4201

• Valid Tuesday - Thursday throughout November 2014

Christmas Story Ride

1st - 23rd Decemeber

Streamvale Open Farm, 38 Ballyhanwood Road, BT5 7SN Tel:028 9048 3244 www.streamvale.com

ChristmasA5Flyer.indd 1 15/09/2014 21:35

Group/School bookings welcome everydayFamily Opening Times :

Thur & Fri 4 - 6 pm, Sat 2 - 6 pm, Sun 2 - 5.30 pmBooking essential. £10 deposit required upon booking.

This C

hristm

as

why n

ot t

reat

you

r f

am

ily

to a q

uality

Northern Irish

Bron

ze T

urkey?

This

why

yo t

designed by blackstonemedia.co.uk

· Free R

ange

· Fully M

atured

· Dry A

ged

· H

and P

lucked

· Good V

alu

e

· Delivered t

o you

Free r

ang

e h

am

s a

nd

veg

etab

les a

lso

availab

leg

Craigavad

T

UR

KE

Y’S

Qlb

h

Free r

ang

e b

ro

nze

turkeys b

ro

ug

ht t

o

yo

u b

y

Craig

avad

Turkeys, 19 C

arney H

ill, C

raig

avad

, H

oly

wo

od

, B

T18 0

JR

07719 5

53 7

50 /

028 9

042 2

813 (

9am

- 5

pm

) /

ww

w.c

raig

avad

turkeys.c

om

This Christmas why not treat your family to a quality Northern Irish Bronze Turkey?

Thiswhyyot

desi

gned

by

blac

kstone

med

ia.c

o.uk

· Free Range

· Fully Matured

· Dry Aged

· Hand Plucked

· Good Value

· Delivered to you

Free range hams and vegetables also availableg

Craigavad TURKEY’S

Q l b h

Free range bronze turkeys brought to

you by

Craigavad Turkeys, 19 Carney Hill, Craigavad, Holywood, BT18 0JR07719 553 750 / 028 9042 2813 (9am - 5pm) / www.craigavadturkeys.com


Thiswhyyot

desi

gned

by

blac

kstone

med

ia.c

o.uk

· Free Range

· Fully Matured

· Dry Aged

· Hand Plucked

· Good Value

· Delivered to you



Q l b h


you by



Thiswhyyot

desi

gned

by

blac

kstone

med

ia.c

o.uk

· Free Range

· Fully Matured

· Dry Aged

· Hand Plucked

· Good Value

· Delivered to you



Q l b h


you by


• Free Range• Fully Matured• Dry Aged• Hand Plucked• ALSO Crowns & Boneless Turkey Roasts• Delivery or Collection

This

Christm

as

why

not

trea

t yo

ur f

amily

to

a q

ualit

y N

orth

ern

Irish

Bronz

e Tu

rkey

?

This

why yo t

designed by blackstonemedia.co.uk

· Fre

e Ra

nge

· Ful

ly M

atur

ed

· Dry

Age

d

· Han

d Pl

ucke

d

· Good

Val

ue

· Deli

vere

d to

you

Free

ran

ge h

ams

and

vege

tabl

es a

lso

avai

labl

eg

Craigavad

TU

RK

EY’S

Qlb

h

Free

ran

ge b

ronz

e tu

rkey

s br

ough

t to

yo

u by

Crai

gava

d Tu

rkey

s, 1

9 Ca

rney

Hill

, Cra

igav

ad, H

olyw

ood,

BT1

8 0J

R07

719

553

750

/ 028

904

2 28

13 (9

am -

5pm

) / w

ww

.cra

igav

adtu

rkey

s.co

m

TURKEYS

13-15 Church Rd Holywood

Tel: 028 9042 4102

Hannah’s Florist

13-15 Church Road, HolywoodTel: 028 9042 4102

Still The No.1 florist In Town!

AUTUMN & WINTER SPECIALSWINTER FLOWERING HEATHERS - £1.99 OR 3 FOR £5BEAUTIFUL PRIMROSES - FULL TRAY OF 15 FOR £10MIXED HOUSE PLANTS - ONLY £1*TOP OFFER* MINI CYCLAMEN FULL TRAY OF 15 for £15

FULL RANGE OF CHURCH, CHRISTMAS & SCENTED CANDLES NOW IN STOCK

FRESH FLOWER SPECIALSBUNCHES OF LILLIES - £3.99 OR 2 FOR £6LOCAL GROWN CHRYSANTHS - 2 BUNCHES £5BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS FROM £4.99

COMING SOON...Massive selection of Xmas decorations & artificial Xmas trees!

Follow us on Facebook


A. Letting your family know your wishes is impor-

tant. However if you do not have a written Will

which has been properly signed and witnessed

it will result in your property being distributed in

accordance with the strict rules of Intestacy. If

the wishes you expressed do not adhere to these

rules your Estate may have to make additional

applications to Court which may lead to a delay

in distributing your assets and increased costs.

In some cases the matter may end up having to

be resolved through the High Court.

would recommend you take legal advice from a

qualified professional in that country to ensure

your Will can be drafted in the manner you wish.

NOVEMBEREVERY NOVEMBER PEOPLE ACROSS NORTHERN IRELAND ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK ABOUT MAKING THEIR WILLS. HERE IS SOME GUIDANCE ON QUESTIONS WE ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR WILL.

Q. I’ve already told everyone what I want so why do I need a Will?

Q. I have property abroad, does my Will in Northern Ireland cover this? A. Wills are drafted to take into account your

worldwide assets, therefore a Will drafted in

Northern Ireland can certainly take foreign

property into account. You are entitled to draft a

further Will in the country your property is situ-

ated but be careful it does not inadvertently re-

voke the Will you made in Northern Ireland. You

should also be mindful that some other countries

do have forced succession rules and the terms

of your Will may not be valid in that country. We

Q. I am due to get married soon, how will this affect my Will? A. Entering into a Marriage or a Civil Partner-

ship will automatically revoke an existing Will,

unless the Will was made in contemplation of the

upcoming event. In contrast a Divorce will not

automatically revoke a Will and only the portions

of the Will which refer to your ex spouse will be

invalid. It is always advisable to review your Will

following a divorce or marriage to ensure it will

still follow your wishes.

These are just a small number of queries we are

asked on a regular basis and we would always

advise that having a professionally drafted Will

is the best course of action. Contact us today to

arrange an initial consultation. We can discuss

your personal circumstances and draft a Will that

suits your needs.

77 High Street, Holywood. 028 90 428 600. www.huntsolicitors.com. Facebook and Twitter.

By Hunt Solicitors

Is Wills Month

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Wills 2013 A5 Flyer.pdf 1 23/10/2013 19:46


HEALTHBEAUTY &WELLBEINGI see and hear women constantly criticising themselves. We focus

on every flaw. So, my advice - avoid magnifying mirrors, throw away

the celeb mags, learn to feel good in your own skin. Smile and

smile more. It is the warmest, most open and endearing feature of

any person. It puts people at ease and it draws you towards them.

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR BODY?

“

“Debs7 Station Square, Helen’s Bay • 028 9185 2859 • deborahharperbeauty.co.uk

People are so busy, always going

somewhere, doing something,

looking after someone, planning,

working, shopping, meeting,

emailing, texting, exercising,

feeling guilty. Always feeling

Well I passionately believe that if you look after your mind, your body

will feel the benefits and you can take care of the mind by also taking

care of the exterior. This is not superficial or indulgent - it is, I would

argue, essential. I am not going to speak for all beauty salons, not

all will have the same ethos, but what I aim to achieve every day, for

every client is from the moment you come through the door of the sa-

lon, you relax. A lovely smell, a smiling face, you take a seat, turn your

phone off, a sip of water, have 5 minutes to breathe, there is no noise,

it is still and peaceful. Already something has happened in your day

that you probably don’t get the chance to do very often. You simply sit.

The smiling face returns and tells you to follow them into a dimly lit

room, candles sparkle, there is a treatment couch, the therapist gives

you instructions and you are left, in the dark, with the candles, the

towel and you have to lie down. Lie down?! in the middle of the day?!

(Yes, and you do as it would be weird in this story if you dont.)

You lie down, and the friendly girl

comes back in. There are lovely

smells, you experience touch.

You breathe deeply and the fears

begin to pass and the sense of

wellbeing increases. This doesn’t

just happen in a massage, I have

seen people relax deeply during a

15 min eyebrow wax, a pedicure,

file and paint, a facial. This is

your space. If you want to chat

you can, if you want to close your

eyes, fall asleep or simply flick

the switch in your brain to off

mode that is all good!

I cannot explain just how much

this matters. You will feel brighter,

you may feel emotional, (and

we all sometimes need a valve

to release the pressure) you will

feel your spirits lift and you will

have something nice to show for

it! Pretty toes, lighter shoulders,

neat eyebrows, hair free upperlip,

buffed and polished soft skin.

guilty for having not done, tried

to do, meant to do, will do…It is

constant, persistent and it takes

people to dark, lonely places

where they experience no peace,

contentment or joy.

SMILE


HEALTHBEAUTY &WELLBEINGI see and hear women constantly criticising themselves. We focus

on every flaw. So, my advice - avoid magnifying mirrors, throw away

the celeb mags, learn to feel good in your own skin. Smile and

smile more. It is the warmest, most open and endearing feature of

any person. It puts people at ease and it draws you towards them.

HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR BODY?

“

“Debs7 Station Square, Helen’s Bay • 028 9185 2859 • deborahharperbeauty.co.uk

People are so busy, always going

somewhere, doing something,

looking after someone, planning,

working, shopping, meeting,

emailing, texting, exercising,

feeling guilty. Always feeling

Well I passionately believe that if you look after your mind, your body

will feel the benefits and you can take care of the mind by also taking

care of the exterior. This is not superficial or indulgent - it is, I would

argue, essential. I am not going to speak for all beauty salons, not

all will have the same ethos, but what I aim to achieve every day, for

every client is from the moment you come through the door of the sa-

lon, you relax. A lovely smell, a smiling face, you take a seat, turn your

phone off, a sip of water, have 5 minutes to breathe, there is no noise,

it is still and peaceful. Already something has happened in your day

that you probably don’t get the chance to do very often. You simply sit.

The smiling face returns and tells you to follow them into a dimly lit

room, candles sparkle, there is a treatment couch, the therapist gives

you instructions and you are left, in the dark, with the candles, the

towel and you have to lie down. Lie down?! in the middle of the day?!

(Yes, and you do as it would be weird in this story if you dont.)

You lie down, and the friendly girl

comes back in. There are lovely

smells, you experience touch.

You breathe deeply and the fears

begin to pass and the sense of

wellbeing increases. This doesn’t

just happen in a massage, I have

seen people relax deeply during a

15 min eyebrow wax, a pedicure,

file and paint, a facial. This is

your space. If you want to chat

you can, if you want to close your

eyes, fall asleep or simply flick

the switch in your brain to off

mode that is all good!

I cannot explain just how much

this matters. You will feel brighter,

you may feel emotional, (and

we all sometimes need a valve

to release the pressure) you will

feel your spirits lift and you will

have something nice to show for

it! Pretty toes, lighter shoulders,

neat eyebrows, hair free upperlip,

buffed and polished soft skin.

guilty for having not done, tried

to do, meant to do, will do…It is

constant, persistent and it takes

people to dark, lonely places

where they experience no peace,

contentment or joy.

SMILE Now Selling Quality Used Cars

Now Selling Quality Used Cars

Lekker Beauty Closing Ad.indd 1 27/08/2014 22:28

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

A5_Flyer_front (1).pdf 1 14/11/2012 18:32

Terra Firma Tile & BathGrand Parade Belfast

BATHROOM &

TILE SALEMust End 30th November!

Whatever your budget • Whatever your style • Whatever the room

74 Grand Parade, Belfast BT5 5HH Telephone: 02890 403000

[email protected] www.TerraFirmaNI.co.uk

Floor and wall tiles for all around the home

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

A5_Flyer_front (1).pdf 1 14/11/2012 18:32

Terra Firma Tile & BathGrand Parade Belfast

BATHROOM &

TILE SALEMust End 30th November!

Whatever your budget • Whatever your style • Whatever the room

74 Grand Parade, Belfast BT5 5HH Telephone: 02890 403000

[email protected] www.TerraFirmaNI.co.uk

Floor and wall tiles for all around the home

Ski lessons

Climb the WallLe

arn t

he R

opes

Let’s Play

Trampoline P

arkcom

ing soon

Zipline challenge

YOURADVENTURE

STARTS HERE!

Ireland’sonly Indoor

Alpine themed Ski and Adventure Centre!

Plus so much more...

Log Cabinparty roomsavailablefor hire

BOOK YOURPARTY TODAY!

VISIT: WEAREVERTIGO.COM TEL: (028) 9064 1229

Bloom Magazine_ad.indd 1 29/10/2014 13:59

bloommagazine.co.uk 25 24 bloommagazine.co.uk

CANTEEN@ The Mac

• Serves 4

CHICKEN4 boneless chicken fillets 200-220g1tbsp ground cumin1tbsp ground cinnamon1tbsp turmeric1tbsp smoked paprika2 cloves garlic, crushed.2tbsp honey1tsp salt

SALAD1 large butternut squash, peeled deseeded, cut into big pieces1 pomegranate, seeds only1 can chick pea, drained1 shallot, finely sliced250g baby salad leaves

YOGHURT100mls natural yoghurtJuice of half a lemon1 tsp harissa pastefinely grated zest & juice of 1 lime

Combine the spices, honey, garlic and salt in a bowl. Rub into the chicken fillets and leave aside to marinade for at least 2 hours.Preheat oven to 180oC

Spread chicken fillets and squash evenly on a tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked ,the squash has caramelized and is tender. Leave to cool for a few minutes.Combine yogurt, lemon juice and harissa paste.On a serving platter spread the leaves, shallot, pomegranate seeds and chickpeas. Top with slices of roast chicken and butternut squash before spooning over the yoghurt dressing.

• Serves 4BEEF1kg feather blade steak, trimmed and cut into 4 even pieces.3tbsp oil3 shallots, sliced2 celery sticks, sliced2 carrots, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed250mls red wine500mls beef stock2tbsp tomato puree4-5 sprigs thymeSea salt , ground black pepper.

GRATIN500g maris piper potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and thinly sliced2 cloves of garlic, peeled, halved284ml carton double cream300ml full fat milk20g butterSea salt

Preheat oven to 160oCSeason the beef with salt and pepper, then place in a hot heavy based frying pan and seal on both sides for 2-3 minutes.Transfer to casserole dish.Return the pan to a reduced heat, add the remaining oil and gently fry the shallots, carrots and celery for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for a further minute and transferr to the casserole dish.De-glaze the frying pan with red wine before adding tomato puree and beef stock. Bring to the boil, pour over beef and vegetables.Cover the casserole dish with greaseproof paper and a lid, place in the oven and cook for 3- 3.5 hours until beef is tender.Transfer the beef to a plate, strain the cooking liquor into a non stick pan, bring to the boil and simmer until sauce has thickened. Add the beef back to the reduction and heat gently spooning the sauce over the beef to glaze.Serve with butternut squash gratin.

• Serves 4SOY DRESSING300g rapadura (or soft, light for the soy dressing:¼ cup sherry vinegar¾ cup sugar¼ cup fish sauce¼ cup ketchap manis (sweet

Indonesian soy sauce)½ cup vegetable oil Using a food processor, blend sugar, vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Gradually add oil until the dressing emulsifies. CHILLI SQUID MARINADE:zest of 1 limehalf red chilli (chopped, de-seeded)2 tbsp chopped coriander1 clove of garlic (crushed)tsp pickled ginger½ stick of lemon grasstsp fish saucetsp soy sauce3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Canteen at the MAC has developed an enviable culinary reputation in its two and a half year history. Run by JRS Catering, the seven day per week business has not only seamlessly served visitors to the MAC, but it has also become a dining destination in its own right – securing awards and rave reviews. Head Chef, Sean McCann has given us a sneak peek into some of the most popular dishes to feature on the delectable menu…

FOR MORE BLOOM RECIPES YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.BLOOMMAGAZINE.CO.UK

Braised beef feather blade, butternut squash gratin

Blend all the ingredients together using a food processor.Use to marinade approx 500g squid slices overnight.Toss squid in seasoned flour and fry at 180oC until crisp.Serve with salad leaves, mango, pickled ginger. Dress with soy dressing.

CANTEEN @ THE MAC10 Exchange Street WestBelfastBT1 2NJ Tel: (028) 9023 5053www.themaclive.ie

Crispy chilli squid salad with soy dressing

Moroccan spiced chicken, roast squash, chickpea pomegranate salad & HARISSA YOGHURT DRESSING

bloommagazine.co.uk 25 24 bloommagazine.co.uk

CANTEEN@ The Mac

• Serves 4

CHICKEN4 boneless chicken fillets 200-220g1tbsp ground cumin1tbsp ground cinnamon1tbsp turmeric1tbsp smoked paprika2 cloves garlic, crushed.2tbsp honey1tsp salt

SALAD1 large butternut squash, peeled deseeded, cut into big pieces1 pomegranate, seeds only1 can chick pea, drained1 shallot, finely sliced250g baby salad leaves

YOGHURT100mls natural yoghurtJuice of half a lemon1 tsp harissa pastefinely grated zest & juice of 1 lime

Combine the spices, honey, garlic and salt in a bowl. Rub into the chicken fillets and leave aside to marinade for at least 2 hours.Preheat oven to 180oC

Spread chicken fillets and squash evenly on a tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked ,the squash has caramelized and is tender. Leave to cool for a few minutes.Combine yogurt, lemon juice and harissa paste.On a serving platter spread the leaves, shallot, pomegranate seeds and chickpeas. Top with slices of roast chicken and butternut squash before spooning over the yoghurt dressing.

• Serves 4BEEF1kg feather blade steak, trimmed and cut into 4 even pieces.3tbsp oil3 shallots, sliced2 celery sticks, sliced2 carrots, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed250mls red wine500mls beef stock2tbsp tomato puree4-5 sprigs thymeSea salt , ground black pepper.

GRATIN500g maris piper potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and thinly sliced2 cloves of garlic, peeled, halved284ml carton double cream300ml full fat milk20g butterSea salt

Preheat oven to 160oCSeason the beef with salt and pepper, then place in a hot heavy based frying pan and seal on both sides for 2-3 minutes.Transfer to casserole dish.Return the pan to a reduced heat, add the remaining oil and gently fry the shallots, carrots and celery for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for a further minute and transferr to the casserole dish.De-glaze the frying pan with red wine before adding tomato puree and beef stock. Bring to the boil, pour over beef and vegetables.Cover the casserole dish with greaseproof paper and a lid, place in the oven and cook for 3- 3.5 hours until beef is tender.Transfer the beef to a plate, strain the cooking liquor into a non stick pan, bring to the boil and simmer until sauce has thickened. Add the beef back to the reduction and heat gently spooning the sauce over the beef to glaze.Serve with butternut squash gratin.

• Serves 4SOY DRESSING300g rapadura (or soft, light for the soy dressing:¼ cup sherry vinegar¾ cup sugar¼ cup fish sauce¼ cup ketchap manis (sweet

Indonesian soy sauce)½ cup vegetable oil Using a food processor, blend sugar, vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Gradually add oil until the dressing emulsifies. CHILLI SQUID MARINADE:zest of 1 limehalf red chilli (chopped, de-seeded)2 tbsp chopped coriander1 clove of garlic (crushed)tsp pickled ginger½ stick of lemon grasstsp fish saucetsp soy sauce3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Canteen at the MAC has developed an enviable culinary reputation in its two and a half year history. Run by JRS Catering, the seven day per week business has not only seamlessly served visitors to the MAC, but it has also become a dining destination in its own right – securing awards and rave reviews. Head Chef, Sean McCann has given us a sneak peek into some of the most popular dishes to feature on the delectable menu…

FOR MORE BLOOM RECIPES YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.BLOOMMAGAZINE.CO.UK

Braised beef feather blade, butternut squash gratin

Blend all the ingredients together using a food processor.Use to marinade approx 500g squid slices overnight.Toss squid in seasoned flour and fry at 180oC until crisp.Serve with salad leaves, mango, pickled ginger. Dress with soy dressing.

CANTEEN @ THE MAC10 Exchange Street WestBelfastBT1 2NJ Tel: (028) 9023 5053www.themaclive.ie

Crispy chilli squid salad with soy dressing

Moroccan spiced chicken, roast squash, chickpea pomegranate salad & HARISSA YOGHURT DRESSING


North Down Business Awards 2014Celebrating Business Excellence Across North Down

The smiling face of a member of the MultiCultural Hub

Friday 26th September in the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, saw a packed to capacity crowd of

expectant award finalists come together to celebrate local business success. Formerly the

Bangor Business Awards, the local awards rebranded as the North Down Business Awards and

extended the catchment area to include Groomsport, Helens Bay, Cultra and Holywood – a true

celebration of all that is excellent across North Down! With a range of local business sponsors

and a fantastic level of entries across 19 categories, over 100 businesses and over 200 separate

award submissions, this competition really does look for the best in every business area. Here are a

selection of the Holywood winners below. Congraulations to all!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Barbara White with Jonathan Hewitt of award sponsors CMG Solicitors.

BEST NEW BUSINESS: Jyrobike. Award sponsor NDDO.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICE: Stamp Promotions. Award sponsor First Trust.

BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR: mplContact. Award sponsor Spectator Newspapers.

BEST COFFEE SHOP: Camphill Holywood. Susi Diesel with award sponsor Paul Ely (Blue Monkee Media – centre).

COMMITMENT TO HOLYWOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY: Coast Holywood with HCC President David Menary (centre). Award sponsor Holywood Chamber of Commerce (HCC).

63 High StreetHolywoodTel 028 9042 1181

Designer labels in store for the new season

TRAVEL COUNSELLOR

Call Me:

EXPLOREWith the promise that all your holiday plans are in the safest possible hands.

At Travel Counsellors we’re all about you. Your individual needs, wants and desires. Your aspirations and dreams. So if you’re looking for a holiday to remember and a personal, caring service that you won’t find anywhere else, contact me - your local Travel Counsellor - now.

Fulfilling dreams; creating memories. We’re Travel Counsellors

Call Me:

TRAVEL COUNSELLOR

CATHERINE028 9099 2780

CATHERINE FETHERSTONcatherine.fetherston@travelcounsellors.comwww.travelcounsellors.co.uk/catherine.fetherston

e interiorsRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS109a BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, BELFAST TEL : 028 9046 6553 EMAIL : [email protected] : TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9.30am - 5pm

full interior design serviceOSBORNE & LITTLE • DESIGNERS GUILD • SANDERSON • HARLEQUIN • RALPH LAUREN COLEFAX & FOWLER • ANDREW MARTIN • LARSEN • CARLUCCI • SCION • ROMO • NINA CAMPBELL JANE CHURCHILL • JAB • BYRON & BYRON • DECORA BLINDS • FIBRE FLOORING • SILENT GLISS

FABRICS • WALLPAPER • BLINDS • CARPETS • PAINT • CURTAIN POLES • FURNITURE • LIGHTING

Open 7 days a week

Monday - Thursday 12-10.30pmFriday 12-11.30pm

Saturday 1-11.30pm Sunday 1-10pm

Sit in, Cafe, Collection & Delivery Service

YOU ARE WELCOME TO

BYO WINE & BEER!

At 28 Restaurant Café & Take-away (Asian cuisine)

45 High Street, HolywoodTel: 02890 425 888

ALL PLUMBING AND HEATING REPAIRS SERVICE - REPLACEMENTS

111 Mealough Road, Carryduff, BT8 8LTTel: 028 9081 7899 / 028 9081 7901 E: [email protected]

POWERFLUSH SPECIALISTS

FOR FREE QUOTATIONS:

www.rjspatterson.com

Is your heating on full but it’s still cold? Are your heating bills sky high due to radiators not heating fully?You need a complete heating system power flush!

VERY

REASONABLE

PRICES!

• We can clear the sludge from your radiators

• Your radiators will then heat to full capacity

• Hotter radiators = a warmer home = more efficient

• Entire system drained & cleared

• Anti rust chemicals added keep it operating efficiently

FREE BOILER SERVICE WITH EVERY POWERFLUSH!

The Premier Gardening Company

Great Prices & Quality GuaranteedAll Gardening Services

Offered Including:

Grass CuttingHedge Trimming

Garden Design & MaintenanceSoft Landscaping

Garden Tidy Ups, Weeding, PlantingDecking, Paving, Fencing

PowerwashingLawns Sown, Turf Supplied & Laid

LAWN TREATMENT PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE FROM £14!

FIRST GRASS CUT ABSOLUTELY FREE!T&C’s APPLY

Tel: HOLYWOOD 028 9059 3535 Mob: 07933 178986

MASSIVE 25% PENSIONERS DISCOUNT ON ALL SERVICES

BESPOKE HANGING BASKETS, PLANTERS & WINDOW BOXES NOW AVAILABLE

GET YOUR GARDEN PREPARED FOR WINTER

JK Autospares

• We stock a large selection of bulbs, air fresheners, floor mats, cleaning products & key fob batteries. All we need is your registration number and we can supply all the parts you need for servicing and mot failure etc. We deal with all makes and models and our door is open to everyone. WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

Our staff have over 40 years experience, providing friendly & helpful advice on all car related matters.

WINTER IS ON ITS WAY! GET YOUR CAR PREPARED:ANTIFREEZE, WIPERS, DE-ICER, BATTERIES ALL AVAILABLE HERE. PLUS FREE WIPER FITTTING!

294 Albertbridge Road, BT5 4GX Tel: 028 9080 [email protected] www.jkautospares.co.ukFind us

on Facebook

Mention Bloom

for a 10% discount

on everything!

YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER OF CAR ACCESSORIES & PARTS

CARS BETWEEN £900-£9,000


RORY MCILROY OPENS DAISY LODGE THERAPEUTIC CENTRETHE CENTRE WHICH HAS ALREADY WELCOMED OVER 150 FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD

CANCER IN NI WITH A FREE THERAPEUTIC SHORT BREAK AND ALSO CATERS TO FAMILIES IN THE ROI. THIS INCLUDES FAMILIES NURSING A CHILD WITH CANCER, BEREAVED FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WHERE A PARENT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.

Rory first visited Daisy Lodge last Christmas

to see how work on the new building was

progressing and to meet some of the young people

we support. At the official opening he said, “This

place is a miracle. Families arrive here exhausted

having been told that their child has cancer and

having to spend a lot of time on the hospital ward.

A short break at Daisy Lodge gives them a chance

to escape that and be together as a family. Coming

from a loving family myself I appreciate how

important that is. It really touched me emotionally

when I came here before Christmas. I’m fortunate

that I can help financially or even turn up and take

photos or sign autographs. This is about giving

back and being able to help others.”

Daisy Lodge provides exhausted families with the

chance to relax and spend quality time together. It

features age-appropriate play areas, a games room

and an outdoor playground as well as spa and gym

facilities for the adults. Families can enjoy views of

the Mourne Mountains through the large windows

and savour nutritious, home cooked meals. A

team of experienced specialists are available to

help families cope with the impact cancer has on

their lives. NI Cancer Fund for Children became

an early beneficiary of Rory’s decision to start his

own charitable Foundation. The Rory Foundation

was established to offer support to charities with a

special meaning for Rory.

Since welcoming the first families in April 2014,

Daisy Lodge has become a member of Taste of

Ulster thanks to a commitment to provide fresh,

nutritious, locally sourced meals. It has also been

awarded a prestigious international Green Apple

award for environmental sustainability and best

practice and won the Construction Excellence

Award. The NI Cancer Fund for Children is also a

charity that Holywood Chamber of Commerce has

raised funds for at networking events.

For more info visit cancerfundforchildren.com

FoodDrinksArt

Rory pictured with Caleb Overton from Dundonald and Amy Uprichard

# #

2,469 1,349 9,088 SharesLike Comment Share

BIG GIVEAWAYFREE 250L HEATING OIL


RORY MCILROY OPENS DAISY LODGE THERAPEUTIC CENTRETHE CENTRE WHICH HAS ALREADY WELCOMED OVER 150 FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD

CANCER IN NI WITH A FREE THERAPEUTIC SHORT BREAK AND ALSO CATERS TO FAMILIES IN THE ROI. THIS INCLUDES FAMILIES NURSING A CHILD WITH CANCER, BEREAVED FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WHERE A PARENT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.

Rory first visited Daisy Lodge last Christmas

to see how work on the new building was

progressing and to meet some of the young people

we support. At the official opening he said, “This

place is a miracle. Families arrive here exhausted

having been told that their child has cancer and

having to spend a lot of time on the hospital ward.

A short break at Daisy Lodge gives them a chance

to escape that and be together as a family. Coming

from a loving family myself I appreciate how

important that is. It really touched me emotionally

when I came here before Christmas. I’m fortunate

that I can help financially or even turn up and take

photos or sign autographs. This is about giving

back and being able to help others.”

Daisy Lodge provides exhausted families with the

chance to relax and spend quality time together. It

features age-appropriate play areas, a games room

and an outdoor playground as well as spa and gym

facilities for the adults. Families can enjoy views of

the Mourne Mountains through the large windows

and savour nutritious, home cooked meals. A

team of experienced specialists are available to

help families cope with the impact cancer has on

their lives. NI Cancer Fund for Children became

an early beneficiary of Rory’s decision to start his

own charitable Foundation. The Rory Foundation

was established to offer support to charities with a

special meaning for Rory.

Since welcoming the first families in April 2014,

Daisy Lodge has become a member of Taste of

Ulster thanks to a commitment to provide fresh,

nutritious, locally sourced meals. It has also been

awarded a prestigious international Green Apple

award for environmental sustainability and best

practice and won the Construction Excellence

Award. The NI Cancer Fund for Children is also a

charity that Holywood Chamber of Commerce has

raised funds for at networking events.

For more info visit cancerfundforchildren.com

FoodDrinksArt

Rory pictured with Caleb Overton from Dundonald and Amy Uprichard

# #

2,469 1,349 9,088 SharesLike Comment Share

BIG GIVEAWAYFREE 250L HEATING OIL

As well as outside catering, GO! Bay Tree is open 6 days a week, making EVERYTHING ourselves for you to take home with you.

Jitters bakes her delicious rolls every morning to make the best triple decker sandwiches in town. She makes a lot of them, but

you still need to get there quickly to grab one!

November 2014 Holywood

Documents

holywood switch

holywood high street

worthy holywood winners

facebook holywood issue

local business expertise

jam packed edition

translated means theres

charity news