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Deborah Harper has five festive faves to share with you

10 health and beauty

If it’s too nippy to go outside, here’s a festive task with tasty results

What’s been happening and what’s going to happen? Here’s our analysis

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xmas crafts

We checked out Holywood’s newest restaurant and it was delicious!

20 the asian legend

Practical pressies from a selection of businesses on your doorstep

16 xmas gifts

We have tried and tested three fantastic local businesses. Here’s the lowdown

26 bloom loves

A nappy idea that started over a cuppa and is now scooping awards

30 fan of the cloth

Check out these incredible festive creations from Canteen at The Mac

24 cookbook

We know everyone at this time of year is yammering on about Christmas this and Christmas that. Which is all well and good and we’re very happy for you. But aren’t we all forgetting something at this special time of year? Yes that’s right its the first anniversary of Bloom Holywood - Happy Bloommas! I know it snows on the festive parade a little bit but we hope you’ll join with us in a glass of eggnog to celebrate one whole year of publishing Holywood’s favourite A5 sized magazine. To celebrate, or as a lucky coincidence, we shall be launching our brand new jazzy amazing fantastic website next month! Very exciting stuff at www.bloommagazine.co.uk. We cant wait for you to see it. PLUS for anyone who doesn’t receive the magazine through their door, Sainsbury’s Holywood Exchange have kindly agreed to be a stockist! A big thanks to them. And a huge thanks to you for your unwavering support since we launched and to all the local businesses that continue to support what we do. We couldn’t do this without you, them and us. Go team Bloom! Cringe. Have a good one and see you on the other side.

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A seasonal selection of Christmas carols, songs and melodies with the Ulster Orchestra, conducted by the effervescent Christopher Bell at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex 5th Dec 7.45pm. Tickets at www.northdown.gov.uk/bookings, at North Down Museum (028 9127 1200) or Bangor Tourist Information Centre (028 9127 0069). £15/£13/£7

6 Dec 2013 7pm Queen’s Hall, Holywood is the annual com-munity performance of this year’s panto, Dick Whittington.The hero journeys to London to seek his fortune, accom-panied by his faithful cat. But gold soon becomes the least of his worries when he is smitten with Alice Fitzwarren, the Alderman’s daughter, and is confronted with the baddest of all pantomime baddies - King Rat! Limited tickets available. Bookings must be made directly with the Arts department. 028 9127 0371 [email protected] £2.50

he’s behind you. And so on.

Travel professionals from the Oasis Travel team based in

the local Holywood and Bangor branches have been on

top of the world recently. Lynn Jamison from Oasis Travel,

Bangor, and Simon O’Neill from Oasis Travel, Holywood

were each presented with certificates to mark the success-

ful completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Management and the

attainment of the Institute of Leadership & Management

award in First Line Management. The awards represent

a year of hard work and determination for the senior

Oasis staff member who were part time students with the

Emerging Leaders Programme delivered by Time Associ-

ates – and it’s not over, for the leading Northern Ireland

travel agency is committed to continuing training via the

Investors In People programme. Pictured: Lynn Jamison

from Oasis Travel, Bangor, and Simon O’Neill from Oasis

Travel, Holywood, with their certificates for their NVQ

level 3 training in Management Principals.

21 year old Rachael McGaffin from Holywood will be doing a sponsored head shave for Marie Curie

Cancer Care on the 7th December at 8.30pm in Cafe Ceol, Bangor. In recent months Rachael and a

friend have held family fun day events for Marie Curie in relation to this and have so far raised over

£1000 with more still coming in. It is an open event and cafe is open to the public as normal but Rach-

ael I will be doing the head shave with a small group of friends & anyone else who wants to come and

watch, before the room gets too busy, Rachael would be very grateful. Wishing Rachael all the very best

with her event from all here at Bloom. You can support Rachael here: justgiving.com/rachael-mcgaffin

holywood girl’s sponsored head shave for marie curiew

Bloom News


8 Dec 11am-4pm at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

Seasonal smells, Christmas fayre, brass bands and carol

singing around the Christmas tree infuse the museum with

the Spirit of Christmas Past. Children can write their letter

to Santa who will be taking time out of his busy schedule

to warm his toes in front of the Old Rectory fire. Sample a

range of seasonal fayre, listen to the brass bands and carol

singers and enjoy the Magicians in the Gilford Picture House

and the Irish Rail Gallery. Step back in time and discover

how seasonal decorations transformed people’s homes and

be inspired with some decorative ideas for your own home.

Visit the Christmas Market to pick up a gift or two or some

ready-made decorations. Join the carol singers to sing tradi-

tional carols around the Christmas Tree before you head for

home. Admission prices: Adults £9, Children (5 to 17 years)

£5, Concession £5.50, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

£24, Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £18.50, Children

aged 4 and under are free tel 028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm

Action Cancer’s Santa Letters are a great

way to bring a smile to someone’s face

this Christmas and support the charity.

All they ask for is a kind donation of £5

to Action Cancer. Deadline for receipt

of all postal and internet orders is Friday

13th December 2013. actioncancer.org

14 Dec 2.30pm - 3.30pm North Down Museum, Bangor.

A chance for children to make an extra special Jumping

Clay Christmas piece to add to the festivities. Places are

limited and will go very quickly for this popular work-

shop. Book through North Down Museum reception.

028 9127 1200 [email protected] £6 payable

on booking at North Down Museum.

10 Dec 2013 - 13 Dec 2013 6pm - 9pm Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra. Enjoy the gentle

atmosphere of a traditional Christmas at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Enjoy a family

evening strolling around the Town exhibit buildings investigating the traditional Christmas decora-

tions and find out how to make your own using holly, ivy, paper chains and candles * You can sam-

ple traditional Christmas food to the accompaniment of young carol singers and the brass band.

Sing traditional carols and listen to seasonal readings in the atmospheric setting of the Omagh

Meeting House. On Tuesday 10th & Friday 13th December accomplished mezzo soprano, Harriet

Jenkins who will give a solo rendition of a traditional Victorian carol. Santa will be warming his feet

by the fire in one of the houses and children can post their letters to Santa in the traditional post

office. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations. Watch the Magician conjure in the

Picture House. Adults £7.50/Children (5 to 17 years) £4.50*/Concession £5.00/Family (2 adults and

up to 3 children) £21.00/Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £15.50/Children aged 4 and under

are free. * Please note that food sampling has limited availability each evening. More Information.

028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm

Women in Business NI Awards 2013:

Tori Higginson and Andrea Martin

from Holywood’s Stamp Promotions

are presented with the award for Best

New Start Up by Kate Marshall, Chair

of Women in Business NI, and Ellvena

Graham of Ulster Bank at the third

annual Women in Business NI Awards

in association with Invest Northern

Ireland. www.womeninbusinessni.com

spirit of christmas past

Bloom News


8 Dec 11am-4pm at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

Seasonal smells, Christmas fayre, brass bands and carol

singing around the Christmas tree infuse the museum with

the Spirit of Christmas Past. Children can write their letter

to Santa who will be taking time out of his busy schedule

to warm his toes in front of the Old Rectory fire. Sample a

range of seasonal fayre, listen to the brass bands and carol

singers and enjoy the Magicians in the Gilford Picture House

and the Irish Rail Gallery. Step back in time and discover

how seasonal decorations transformed people’s homes and

be inspired with some decorative ideas for your own home.

Visit the Christmas Market to pick up a gift or two or some

ready-made decorations. Join the carol singers to sing tradi-

tional carols around the Christmas Tree before you head for

home. Admission prices: Adults £9, Children (5 to 17 years)

£5, Concession £5.50, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

£24, Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £18.50, Children

aged 4 and under are free tel 028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm

Action Cancer’s Santa Letters are a great

way to bring a smile to someone’s face

this Christmas and support the charity.

All they ask for is a kind donation of £5

to Action Cancer. Deadline for receipt

of all postal and internet orders is Friday

13th December 2013. actioncancer.org

14 Dec 2.30pm - 3.30pm North Down Museum, Bangor.

A chance for children to make an extra special Jumping

Clay Christmas piece to add to the festivities. Places are

limited and will go very quickly for this popular work-

shop. Book through North Down Museum reception.

028 9127 1200 [email protected] £6 payable

on booking at North Down Museum.

10 Dec 2013 - 13 Dec 2013 6pm - 9pm Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra. Enjoy the gentle

atmosphere of a traditional Christmas at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. Enjoy a family

evening strolling around the Town exhibit buildings investigating the traditional Christmas decora-

tions and find out how to make your own using holly, ivy, paper chains and candles * You can sam-

ple traditional Christmas food to the accompaniment of young carol singers and the brass band.

Sing traditional carols and listen to seasonal readings in the atmospheric setting of the Omagh

Meeting House. On Tuesday 10th & Friday 13th December accomplished mezzo soprano, Harriet

Jenkins who will give a solo rendition of a traditional Victorian carol. Santa will be warming his feet

by the fire in one of the houses and children can post their letters to Santa in the traditional post

office. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations. Watch the Magician conjure in the

Picture House. Adults £7.50/Children (5 to 17 years) £4.50*/Concession £5.00/Family (2 adults and

up to 3 children) £21.00/Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £15.50/Children aged 4 and under

are free. * Please note that food sampling has limited availability each evening. More Information.

028 9042 8428 nmni.com/uftm

Women in Business NI Awards 2013:

Tori Higginson and Andrea Martin

from Holywood’s Stamp Promotions

are presented with the award for Best

New Start Up by Kate Marshall, Chair

of Women in Business NI, and Ellvena

Graham of Ulster Bank at the third

annual Women in Business NI Awards

in association with Invest Northern

Ireland. www.womeninbusinessni.com

spirit of christmas past

Bloom:News


Chris Winchester who works at Sainsbury’s

Holywood Exchange Store as part of the

Interserve cleaning team, recently received

a generous reward cheque of £100 from a

delighted elderly lady and her Family. The

lady, age 85, had lost a precious gold ring,

the last thing that her late husband had

given her. While carrying out daily clean-

ing around the milk section, Chris found

the lost item attached to his cleaning mop.

The lady was so delighted to be reunited

with the ring that the family awarded the

colleague with £100. Chris then in turn,

kindly donated the majority of the money

that he had received to the Sainsburys

Holywood Charity Partner, Age NI.

Sainsbury’s HOLYWOOD EXCHANGE AND THE ‘Local Hero’

The brand new edition to Holywood’s High Street, Eighty One, is locally owned by husband and wife

team, Darryl and Demelza, their tag line is Coffee • Cooking • Cocktails. They serve the finest Coffee

Crema & Tea Pigs from early morning alongside fabulous breakfasts.... the aroma of their freshly baked

scones and traybakes is hard to resist! Eighty One moves seamlessly into lunchtime where you can get

a variety of lunches, delicious salads, succulent homemade beef burgers along side old favourites like

soups, sandwiches, bagels and toasties, not forgetting their daily special’s board which has their melt in

the mouth flan, pasta and freshly caught fish of the day .......Eighty One serves it all! During the after-

noon you will find a mix of coffee drinkers enjoying complimentary newspapers alongside ladies sipping

cocktails and gents enjoying a well deserved pint. As the night draws in and the candles are lit, Eighty One

comes alive with evening diners enjoying the fabulous sharing plates, steaks, pasta and fresh fish dishes, all

prepared to the highest standard by Eighty One’s head chef Peter and his team. From late evening into

the early morning the wine & cocktails are flowing in the bustling atmosphere. Their diary is filling up fast

with Christmas bookings and the team at Eighty One is really looking forward to their first Christmas

on Holywood High Street! Eighty One’s upstairs lounge is available to hire for private parties & business

meetings. For more info contact 028 9042 2011 info@81holywood or facebook.com/81holywood.

Opening hours: Tue-Wed: 8am - 6pm / Thu 8am-12am / Fri 8am-1am / Sat: 9am-1am / Sun 10am-6pm

Hills of Holywoodselect greengrocer

89 high street, holywood, 028 9042 8919

recentlyrefurbished

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Belfast Metropolitan College awarded its first ever Honorary Fellowship Award to Holywood man and spinal injury pioneer, Mark Pollock, during its annual higher education Graduation ceremony. The former South Pole adventurer, received the prestigious award in recognition of his outstand-ing personal achievements. Mark was awarded the College’s highest accolade it can bestow during the first of three ceremonies which celebrated the achievements of over 1,000 students. The inspira-tional role model shared his story of facing chal-

lenges in his personal and professional life with young and mature learners at Belfast Met’s Graduation ceremony on Wednesday 13 November. Mark Pollock, Belfast Metropolitan College Honorary Fellow, said: “I am honoured to receive this significant award from Belfast Metropolitan College. I have faced many challenges in my personal and professional life and I am pleased that I can share my experience to help others navigate through crossroads, obstacles or turning points in their lives. As these graduates further their education, careers and personal journeys, I hope each of them will take some inspiration from my story and rise to the challenges they may be faced with in future.” Visit www.belfastmet.ac.uk for more details or follow @bfastmet on twitter.

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Health & BeautyBy the

experts


It has been a fantastic year at Deborah Harper Makeup and Beauty. This is our 2nd Christmas in the salon in Helen’s Bay and if you haven’t already popped in - please do! Every Thursday night in December we have mulled wine, mince pies and fab gifts for you to browse and of course gift vouchers that such a lovely way to show you care. There are plenty of things to get excited about and here are our FIVE FESTIVE FAVES!

FIVE FESTIVE FAVES

As soon as we hit the winter season I am always ready to embrace the dark, rich berry red lips, lots of mascara and perfectly defined brows! Check out this gorgeous Senna lipstick in Garnet! Beautiful.

2. Berry Lipstick

1. Cosy ClothesI actually love the dark nights and getting wrapped up in jumpers, coats, scarves and hitting the town center to get a coffee with friends and do a little shopping!

Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens and we are going mad for all the fab glitter eyeshadows and accessories! I love BarryM and Urban Decay for a great se-lection, just apply a little sparkle over your everyday eyeshadow and I am in no doubt you will feel that little bit extra special for your Christmas do, family dinner or girls night out!

4. Sparkle!

I was so impressed with Lady Sylvia Hermon who said even with all her work and travelling to London she does her shopping in her constituency of North Down. It has really inspired me to shop local and support so many of the beautiful shops on my doorstep!

3. Keep it Local

I have discovered a range of nail polishes that not only do I love so much we have brought them into the salon but I can honestly say I have never used a polish with such beautiful colours and sparkle! I am loving ‘Fit for a Queen’.

5. Pretty Nails!

SPARKLE

ALERT>>

THE LADY << IN RED

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

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

Health & BeautyBy the

experts


It has been a fantastic year at Deborah Harper Makeup and Beauty. This is our 2nd Christmas in the salon in Helen’s Bay and if you haven’t already popped in - please do! Every Thursday night in December we have mulled wine, mince pies and fab gifts for you to browse and of course gift vouchers that such a lovely way to show you care. There are plenty of things to get excited about and here are our FIVE FESTIVE FAVES!

FIVE FESTIVE FAVES

As soon as we hit the winter season I am always ready to embrace the dark, rich berry red lips, lots of mascara and perfectly defined brows! Check out this gorgeous Senna lipstick in Garnet! Beautiful.

2. Berry Lipstick

1. Cosy ClothesI actually love the dark nights and getting wrapped up in jumpers, coats, scarves and hitting the town center to get a coffee with friends and do a little shopping!

Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens and we are going mad for all the fab glitter eyeshadows and accessories! I love BarryM and Urban Decay for a great se-lection, just apply a little sparkle over your everyday eyeshadow and I am in no doubt you will feel that little bit extra special for your Christmas do, family dinner or girls night out!

4. Sparkle!

I was so impressed with Lady Sylvia Hermon who said even with all her work and travelling to London she does her shopping in her constituency of North Down. It has really inspired me to shop local and support so many of the beautiful shops on my doorstep!

3. Keep it Local

I have discovered a range of nail polishes that not only do I love so much we have brought them into the salon but I can honestly say I have never used a polish with such beautiful colours and sparkle! I am loving ‘Fit for a Queen’.

5. Pretty Nails!

SPARKLE

ALERT>>

THE LADY << IN RED

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

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q ROAST COUNTY DOWN TURKEY & HAM STUFFING, CRANBERRY & APPLE SALSA, CHIPOLATAS, SWEET POTATO CROQUETTES & GRAVYq MAPLE GLAZED PORK BELLY SAVOY CABBAGE & BACON WITH BABY ONION CLARET JUSq FISH OF THE NIGHT FRESHLY CAUGHT TODAY AND ON TO YOUR PLATE TONIGHTq GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES SEARED HALLOUMI WITH MINT & PISTACHIO PESTOq PASTA OF THE NIGHT FRESHLY MADE TO ORDER WITH THE TASTIEST SEASONAL INGREDIENTSq 10 OZ CHAR GRILLED IRISH SIRLOIN OF BEEF BUTTERED GREEN BEANS, CHIPS & A CHOICE OF PEPPER OR BÉARNAISE SAUCE (£4 SUPP)


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ADD A LITTLE FIZZ TO YOUR DINNER WITH A GLASS OF PROSECCO £4OR ADD A LITTLE MORE FIZZ WITH A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO FOR £16ALL OUR PRODUCE IS SOURCED LOCALLY & HOMEMADE IN 81’S KITCHEN

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These delicious festive cookies are decorated with colorful icing and then strung with decorative ribbons to create edible tree decorations. The red, green, and white icing is applied neatly around the edges of the cookies, as well as in different patterns across the surface. This recipe will make approximately 18 cookies.

cookie tree decorations


fabulous festive fancies

1. Preheat the oven to

350°F/180°C/gas 4. Cream the

butter and sugar until soft, and then

beat in the egg. Sift in the flour,

baking powder, and salt. Roll the

dough into a ball, wrap in clingfilm,

and put in the refrigerator for

about an hour.

6 tablespoons (75g) unsalted butter115g superfine (caster) sugar1 extra large (large) egg200g all-purpose (plain) flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltTubes of ready-made colored icingPlastic wrap (clingfilm)Rolling pinCookie cutters in different shapesPlastic drinking strawBaking sheetWire rackWax (greaseproof) paper20cm ribbon/braid per cookie

2. Roll out the cookie mixture to a

thickness of approximately 1cm and

use the cookie cutters to cut out

the different shapes. Cut down the

plastic drinking straw to a length

of about 10cm using scissors and

pierce the top of each cookiewith

it to make a hole for the ribbon.

3. Bake the cookies on a baking

sheet lined with wax (greaseproof)

paper for about 8–10 minutes or

until golden brown. Remove the

cookies from the oven and place

them on a wire rack. Use the

plastic drinking straw to repierce

the holes if they have closed

up during cooking. Leave the

cookies to cool. Decorate each

cookie with icing as desired. Cut

pieces of ribbon and ric rac braid,

approximately 8in (20cm) long, and

thread them through the holes in

each cookie. Tie in a knot and trim

the ribbon ends diagonally using

scissors to stop them fraying.

© Cico Books © Cico Books © Cico Books

© Cico Books

Images copyright of Cico Books. Recipe taken

from the book; Christmas Crafts by Catherine

Woram, photography by Caroline Arber, published

by CICO Books. £14.99, paperback, and available

from all good bookshops or call 01256-302699

quoting GLR8UE to purchase a copy at the

special price of £10.99 including free p&p.

Visit www.cicobooks.co.uk

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Decorate

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Christmas Gift GuideStruggling to find something for the special peeps in your life. Try these, they’re right on your doorstep... Little Citizens

This Igloo 3 Layer wooden puzzle is a great learning tool for laterally thinking. Peel away the layers, from the outside of the igloo into the living room where the penguins play and one more layer takes you into the cosy den where penguins and bears are tucked into bed. £16. 120 High Street. 07736 067529 littlecitizensboutique.com

Desert SilverGorgeous cashmere scarves and wraps from local online business Desert Silver. Check out their website for an extensive range of 100% cashmere and unique jewel-lery sourced in Oman. Prices start at £40. www.desertsilver.co.uk.

Watchman Anywhere

The Watchman Anywhere remote oil level monitoring kit, produced by Kingspan Environmental, will make sure you never run out of oil again. The monitoring device, which is simply attached to the top of an oil tank, alerts you when the tank needs re-filled by ultrasound techniques. Monitor your oil level anytime, anywhere with the free app, available on iPhone or Android devices. Get your Watchman Anywhere today. £130 RRP but we have a spe-cial 15% discount for Bloom readers! Just enter the code Bloom01 at www.watchmananywhere.com

ReFound

Charm bracelet by SteamPunk. £12. Plant stand by Nuala Maguire. £69. Available from ReFound. 1st Floor, 7 Wellington Place. 07811 342444 refoundonline.com

Beautiful, unique handmade door wreaths made to order by Scarlet & Crimson. A wonderful creation ideal for this festive time of year and beyond. Priced individually. 29 Church Road. 028 9042 6064. scarletandcrimson.com

Scarlet & Crimson

ArtiquaFrom Zeppelin, the latest Viktoria Luise Lady watch (7331M-5). £229. 90 High Street.028 9042 2227.

No. 81Any value available for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. The perfect gift! 81 High Street. 028 9042 2011. 81holywood.com

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Christmas Gift GuideStruggling to find something for the special peeps in your life. Try these, they’re right on your doorstep... Little Citizens

This Igloo 3 Layer wooden puzzle is a great learning tool for laterally thinking. Peel away the layers, from the outside of the igloo into the living room where the penguins play and one more layer takes you into the cosy den where penguins and bears are tucked into bed. £16. 120 High Street. 07736 067529 littlecitizensboutique.com

Desert SilverGorgeous cashmere scarves and wraps from local online business Desert Silver. Check out their website for an extensive range of 100% cashmere and unique jewel-lery sourced in Oman. Prices start at £40. www.desertsilver.co.uk.

Watchman Anywhere

The Watchman Anywhere remote oil level monitoring kit, produced by Kingspan Environmental, will make sure you never run out of oil again. The monitoring device, which is simply attached to the top of an oil tank, alerts you when the tank needs re-filled by ultrasound techniques. Monitor your oil level anytime, anywhere with the free app, available on iPhone or Android devices. Get your Watchman Anywhere today. £130 RRP but we have a spe-cial 15% discount for Bloom readers! Just enter the code Bloom01 at www.watchmananywhere.com

ReFound

Charm bracelet by SteamPunk. £12. Plant stand by Nuala Maguire. £69. Available from ReFound. 1st Floor, 7 Wellington Place. 07811 342444 refoundonline.com

Beautiful, unique handmade door wreaths made to order by Scarlet & Crimson. A wonderful creation ideal for this festive time of year and beyond. Priced individually. 29 Church Road. 028 9042 6064. scarletandcrimson.com

Scarlet & Crimson

ArtiquaFrom Zeppelin, the latest Viktoria Luise Lady watch (7331M-5). £229. 90 High Street.028 9042 2227.

No. 81Any value available for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. The perfect gift! 81 High Street. 028 9042 2011. 81holywood.com

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Iona ShopJust one of a selection of unique gifts and treats from the shop full of surprises. 27 Church Road. 028 9042 8597

HANNAH’S COURTYARD13-15 Church Rd, Holywood 028 9042 4102

CALL IN AND ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS BASKETS, ARRANGEMENTS, BOUQUETS,

TABLE POSIES AND FLORAL DECORATIONS!

MASSIVE SELECTION OF CHURCH AND SCENTED CANDLES AT UNBEATABLE PRICES!

Hannah, Leslie and staff wish all their customers a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS!

FROM BAUBLES AND BOWS TO TINSEL AND TREES

Call in and browse through gorgeous goodies to decorate your home!

FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES OR POTTED TREES FROM £14.99 - WE DELIVER!

TOP QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICESHannah’s - The No.1 Florist in Town

Garden Centre

Beautiful HollyWreaths

Now In Stock

Fresh Spruce Rings And Branches

For the biggest selection of fresh cut flowers and beautiful quality pot plants just call in!

THOUSANDS TO CHOOSE FROM £2.99We’ve got more lights than Blackpool Illuminations!

Audley Court, 118 High St, Holywood (beside Red Ruby Rouge) Tel: 028 9042 4714

Interior Design - Antiques - Bespoke Furniture - Fabric LibraryWallpaper - Curtain Design - Upholstery

The MewsZoffany • Rapture & Wright

Sanderson • Voyage Romo • John Sankey Furniture

Fiona Hunter Interiors

Audley Court, 118 High St, Holywood (beside Red Ruby Rouge) Tel: 028 9042 4714

Interior Design - Antiques - Bespoke Furniture - Fabric LibraryWallpaper - Curtain Design - Upholstery

The MewsZoffany • Rapture & Wright

Sanderson • Voyage Romo • John Sankey Furniture

Fiona Hunter Interiors

90 High Street Holywood

Tel 028 9042 2227

OPENING HOURS11am-5pm Mon to Sat

Deirdre CoyneCognitive Behavioural Therapist (MBACP)

• Stress Management• Anxiety• Depression• Phobias

• OCD• PTSD• Low Self Esteem• Goal Setting

Diploma in CBT at Belfast Cognitive Therapy CentreThe first BACP acceedited course in Ireland

T: 028 9042 6992 (at State of Mind Holywood) M: 07919 446685 E: [email protected]

We had the pleasure of meeting Kam who is an incredibly

enthusiastic and passionate man who was keen to do something

a little bit different. We are certainly not short on choice when

it comes to Asian and Chinese restaurants here in Northern

Ireland, so for Kam, when he planned The Asian Legend, it had to

be special. And Kam has exceeded his goal. Inside, the redesign

has a deluxe and stunning warmth with authentic touches and

an impeccable attention to detail. Plus, those views out across

the lough have to be seen to be believed. The menu features a

diverse line up spanning Chinese, Asian, Thai Korean and Japanese.

Business is steadily building up for Kam and his team with a

growing list of regulars coming back for more which is credit

to the staff both in the kitchen and front of house.The duck is

proving to be very popular and is becoming a house favourite.

We had the delight of tasting just a few of the dishes on offer.

To start, we had the freshly cooked crispy aromatic duck which

was a beautifully moist and perfectly cooked. The sauce was a

sensation! We also had the salted & chilli chicken, a classic, which

was again cooked perfectly and had all of us reaching for more.

Then followed Chicken Curry and boiled rice and Beef Pad Thai,

both of which were extremely popular and tasted so fresh and

were evidently passionately put together. Of course you can also

enjoy in comfort of own home with the take away service and

the restaurant is available to book for private parties/functions

and will have a karaoke machine very soon for such events. At

the moment there is a fantasic evening offer - 2 courses for £9.50

served from Sunday to Thursday. Kids meals also available. Thank

you to Kam and his team for inviting us and we look forward to

another Legendary meal very soon.

You may have noticed a lot of work going on at the former site of The Water Margin. Extensive refurbishment work has been undertaken by new owner Kam and the result; The Asian Legend. A brand new Chinese and Asian restaurant with a wonderful menu and a simply sumptuous interior with stunning coastal views.

GET SET FOR A LEGENDARY meal AT HOLYWOOD’s LATEST RESTAURANT!


THE ASIAN LEGEND

Open 7 days a week Mon to Fri 12-2pm for lunch

Mon - Thurs 5pm-11.30pmFri & Sat 5pm-12

Sun open from 12.45pm -10.30pmDelivery from 5pm 7 days a week

47-49 High Street028 9042 2333028 9042 7740

• Wide range of crafts & handmade wooden toys • Christmas decorations & gift packs• Wholefood & herbal medicines• 100% pure beeswax candles & candle holders• Dr Hauschka - The best care for your skin• Weleda skin care range• A. Vogel herbal medicine

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Merry Christmas!

Scarlet & Crimson Fresh flowers • Wedding bouquets Antique and Vintage collectibles.

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Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pmWed 9:30am-8pm

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• Full range of EPSON compatible ink• All full sets just £10!• DVD/CD Blank Discs in store

Fully equipped workshop •Hardware & Software diagnostics •

Full refurbishments •Data Recovery •

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

• BOILER UPGRADES• HIGH EFFICIENCY BOILERS • LEAKING RADIATORS• RADIATORS NOT HEATING PROPERLY?

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Electrical Contractor & Oil Service Engineer• All types of electrical works undertaken• Oil fired boilers serviced & repaired• Fast, reliable & professional service• Emergency breakdown service available

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Contact Alistair 079 0222 [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANING• ONE OFF CLEANS • 4, 8 or 12 WEEKLY• FRAMES & SILLS INCLUDED

TDH CONTRACTSCleaning Services

Call Thomas on 07934 825984

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Why not call us today and get a free quote over the phone. No hidden costs, our price depends on the size of the oven, not how dirty it is.

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Variety of colours. 12x12 ft laminate floor, underlay, beading, door bar and fitting

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For your free quotation:

Electrical Contractor & Oil Service Engineer• All types of electrical works undertaken• Oil fired boilers serviced & repaired• Fast, reliable & professional service• Emergency breakdown service available

REWIRES • FIRE ALARMS • INTRUDER ALARMS • EMERGENCY LIGHTING • COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL • INSPECTION AND TESTING

OUTDOOR & DECORATIVE LIGHTING

All enquiries welcome - Competitive prices

Contact Alistair 079 0222 [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANING• ONE OFF CLEANS • 4, 8 or 12 WEEKLY• FRAMES & SILLS INCLUDED

TDH CONTRACTSCleaning Services

Call Thomas on 07934 825984

CHOICE CABSHOLYWOOD FAMILY OWNED

CHEAPEST FARES IN HOLYWOODWHY PAY MORE?

METER FREE CABS

90 42712390 427744

YOUR LOCAL TAXI COMPANYNOW MORE CARS FOR A

FASTER RELIABLE SERVICE• 6, 7 & 8 SEATERS NOW AVAILABLE •

OPEN FROM 6AM &24 HR BOOKING SERVICE

6, 7 & 8

SEATERS NOW

AVAILABLE

OVENEZEOVEN CLEANING SPECIALISTS

WE CLEAN OVENS, AGAS, GRILLS, HOBS, EXTRACTORS, MICROWAVES, & BBQS• Removes stubborn burnt on grease and carbon• No fumes, no mess and minimum disruption• Low odour, biodegradable products• Bulb and filter paper replacement service available• Friendly local independent service• Landlords and letting agents welcome

Why not call us today and get a free quote over the phone. No hidden costs, our price depends on the size of the oven, not how dirty it is.

TELEPHONE 08453 900222 OR 07780 986777

£5 OFF WITH THIS VOUCHER

FULL ROOMHIGH QUALITYLAMINATEFLOORONLY £169Call Michael Rainey Flooring on 07870 194301 or visit www.michaelraineyjoinery.co.uk

FREE ESTIMATES • FREE MEASURING • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Variety of colours. 12x12 ft laminate floor, underlay, beading, door bar and fitting

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1a Downshire PlaceHolywoodBT18 9LRTel: 028 90 428 338Mob: 07967 509339

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TEA SMOKED CHICKEN, MIZUNA, PUMPKIN SEED and POMEGRANATE SALAD, WALNUT OILServes 285g Demerara sugar85g long grain rice12 tea bags – torn open & bags discarded2 x 225g chicken breasts50ml walnut oil10ml balsamic vinegar1 pomegranate – cut in half and flesh tapped out25g toasted pumpkin seeds150g mizuna leaves1 tomato – deseeded & cut into strips3 radish – finely sliced

Put the sugar, rice and tea leaves into a bowl and combine. Line the base of a large sturdy pan with tin foil and sprinkle over the rice and tea mixture. Cover with another layer of foil and place the pan over a moderate heat. Once the pan begins to smoke, lay the chicken on top of the tin foil and drizzle with a little walnut oil, season with salt & pepperCover with a tight fitted lid or a sheet of tin foil, allow to smoke on the cooker top on moderate heat for approx 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and tenderOnce cooked allow to cool slightly and slice into stripsDress the mizuna leaves by placing the leaves into a bowl with the balsamic vinegar, walnut oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper; toss together. Add the tomato, radish, pumpkin seeds, place into a bowl, place the chicken on top, scatter the pomegranate flesh on top

Shoulder of lamb – skin slightly scoured2 sprigs rosemary2 sprigs thyme4 cloves garlic2 carrots½ onion1 bay leafSalt & pepper1 cm dice carrot, parsnip, celeriac, turnip125g pearl barley – soaked in cold water over night100ml rapeseed oil

Season by rubbing salt & pepper, rosemary, garlic and 50ml oil over the lamb, leave at room temperature

for 1 hour before cooking.Preheat oven to 220cPlace a large casserole dish on high heat on cooker top, add rest of oil and brown the lamb all over quickly then add the carrot, onion and rest of herbs, cover with warm water and cover, place in oven for approx 15-20mins then turn down to 120c for approx 5 hours.When cooked remove lamb from liquid and rest, skim off any excess fat and strain.Reduce liquid to make the sauce, when half reduced add the diced vegetables and barley and cook 15minutes. Serve with scallion mash

150 grams currants150 grams sultanas150 grams roughly chopped prunes175 ml sherry

100 grams plain flour125 grams breadcrumbs150 grams suet150 grams dark brown mus-covado sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ tsp ground cloves1 teaspoon baking powdergrated zest of 1 lemon3 large eggs1 medium cooking ap-ple (peeled and grated)2 tablespoons honey1 bottle Guinness

Put the currants, sultanas and prunes into a bowl with the sherry, swill the bowl a bit, then cover with clingfilm and leave to steep overnight In a large mixing bowl, combine all the remaining pudding ingredients, Add the steeped fruits, and Guin-nessScrape and press the mixture into the prepared pudding basin, squish it down and put on the lid. Then wrap with a layer of foil , steam for 5 hours

Situated in the vibrant Saint Anne’s Square in Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter, Canteen at the MAC has fast become renowned for its culinary twist on modern cuisine in Belfast’s world-class arts venue. Canteen offers the perfect location a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Belfast. To celebrate Canteen at the MAC’s exciting up and coming Christmas and New Year events schedule, Bloom is delighted to share these mouth-watering delights guaranteed to impress even the most discerning of guests this Christmas. For further information and bookings at Canteen at the MAC, including menus and photo gallery please visit themaclive.com

BRAISED SHOULDER OF LAMB, ROOT VEGETABLES and PEARL BARLEYServes 4

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Serves Plenty!

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Christmas TIME IN CANTEEN ATThe Mac

Braised shoulder of lamb, root vegetables and pearl barley

Tea smoked chicken, mizuna, pumpkin seed and pomegranate salad, walnut oil

Christmas Pudding

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Juanita: Ruth from the Beauty

Studio kindly invited me

along for a fab new facial

on offer there - The Guinot

Hydrathermie. It really is the

‘do all facial!’ Deep cleansing,

exfoliation, extraction, massage.

Everything! 1hr 15 mins

well spent. It started off with

some very wise words from

Ruth advising me about skin

care. Much needed and much

appreciated. Then she explained

the process; Ionised gels and

rollers are applied to the face

allowing the active ingredients to

Angela: “It’s that time again when

we all tend to light candles in the

home much more with the dark

nights closing in. The choice out

there is huge but some candles

have a unique edge and Artiqua

on the High street certainly offer

a range that is one of a kind.

They are Maria Buytaert candles

and they have been making them

since 1969. Firstly, initially they

perhaps look on paper like an

ordinary candle but there are

some stark differences. During

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production, at least one candle

per lot is burned completely in

order to ensure that it lives up

to the Maria Buytaert Candle

standards and that it meets the

requirements imposed by the

RAL Quality Mark. Only once

a candle has passed all of these

test can it be sold as a genuine

Maria Buytaert Candle. Dripping

is reduced by using only the very

best wicks, free of any impurities.

In order to get the best effect,

I was advised to let the candle

burn for 3 to 4 hours after first

lighting it. Then after a few days

of burning it took on a new

shape and began to open, or

blossom, peeling down each side.

Amazing! So not only was the

fragrance soothing and beautiful

but it takes on an entirely new

form as it burns. Burning time

lasts from 90 up to 200 hours

depending on size.”

penetrate into the deeper layers

of the skin. Guinot is about

fixing any problems where the

skin is made and not on the

surface. Then we finish off with

high frequency, which leaves an

antibacterial germicidal layer

on the skin, helping to control

oil production. I was very cosy

in a heated blanket throughout.

Ruth was amazing, making me

feel very relaxed. An amazing

feeling of comfort. I could

easily become addicted to these.

At £44, surely the perfect gift

Christmas.”

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ORRS BUTCHERSDelicatessen • Fish • Cheese • Fresh Veg • Dry Cured Bacons

Now taking Christmas orders for our farm fresh turkeys. We also have gammons and hams, capons, geese,

duck, pheasants, venison, game, smoked salmon, cocktail sausages,

homemade stuffing and all your Christmas fayre.

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Butchers Gerry, Stevie, Darren and Chris would like to thank all of you for your continued support and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Since it was set up in March of this

year, Cloth Nappy Library NI run

by a group of dedicated mums for

mums, has not only broken world

records and received full backing

from Stormont but can now

add award winner to their list of

achievements.

Cloth Nappy Library NI received

a Highly Commended award for

Waste Reduction Project of the Year

at the prestigious UTV Business Eye

Awards, held at the Culloden Estate

and Spa, Holywood. Speaking about

the evening, Belfast Cloth Champion,

Andrea O’Brien added “To even

be shortlisted was an award in

itself, however to be recognised

amongst the best in Business within

Northern Ireland was like a dream

come true. We are a not for profit

organisation run solely by volunteers

and this award demonstrates the

hard work and commitment that the

What started out as a simple idea discussed over a cup of coffee, has led, 6 months later, to a thriving Cloth Nappy Library and a prestigious national award. Here’s the remarkable story...

Fan of the cloth


mums on the team have put into the

project, in their free time, for the

advantage of others.”

‘There’s no doubt that cloth nappies

are becoming increasingly popular

with mums and dads today,’ Andrea

added. ‘We’ve moved so far from the

old, dated traditional view of cloth

nappies to one which is now smart,

comfy, easy on the eye and – above

all else – great for the environment!

The arrival of the library system

means that parents can now benefit

from all of the advantages of the

cloth nappies AND do it without

a large, initial outlay. The library

service makes using reusable

nappies easy on the purse – and the

environment!’

In order to raise the profile of the

Cloth Nappy Library, they were

involved with European Week

for Waste Reduction 16th-24th

November. “We ran an event

the bottom line

every day during EWWR, so

everyone across the province had

an opportunity to pop along, ask

questions and see the modern cloth

nappy in real life. We also released

our kits out for hire at a special

discounted price over that week.”

Cloth Nappy Library NI holds a

Nappuccino on the third Tuesday

of every month in Mookie World,

Dondonald from 10am-12pm. This

is an opportunity to have a look at

the nappies on the market at the

moment, and see how they work -

and also to meet other mums. If you

are interested and want to find out

more, you can contact them via their

website www.clothnappylibraryni.

com or the Cloth Nappy Library

Facebook page, where all details of

upcoming events can be found.

Award

winning

local project!

WSET Trained Staff Quality Wines • Imported Craft Beers • Spirits & Liqueurs

Cocktail Accessories • Corporate Clients Welcome • Generous Case Discounts

Christmas Parties & Function Service • Food & Wine Pairing • Glass Hire

Free Case Delivery* • International Clients & Deliveries •

Grange Wine Merchants would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support and we wish you all a

Very Merry Christmas!49 Bangor Road,

Holywood, BT18 0NE(Torgrange Filling Station)

028 9039 [email protected]

*terms & conditions apply

TO START

Four Celery Soup — £4.95 with a Fivemiletown Oakwood Smoked Cheese & Bacon Crouton

Griddled Lamb Cutlet — £6.95 with Pistachio Aioli and Beetroot & Apple Purée

Lemongrass & Ginger Fried Portavogie Prawns — £5.95 on a Coriander Rice Cake

Grilled Spiced County Antrim Chicken — £5.50 with Dahl, Poppadoms and Orange & Onion Chutney

MAIN COURSES

Roast Supreme of County Antrim Chicken — £13.50 with Creamy Wholegrain Mustard Sauce, Crispy Bacon & a Choice of Sides

Tynedale Goat (Co. Antrim) Tagine with — £12.50 Apricots & Cinnamon, served with Pilaf Rice and a Harissa & Coriander Garnish

8oz. Finnebrogue Venison Rump — £18.50 with a Port, Shallot and Blueberry Sauce and Celeriac Mash

Pan Fried Salmon — £12.95 with Roasted Tomatoes, Green Beans and a Sweet Potato, Garlic & Rosemary Purée

Toulouse Sausages — £10.95 with Tarragon Mash and a Tomato, Pepper & Mixed Bean Stew

Morel, Cardamom & Cashew Nut Pilaf — £9.50 with Green Chilli & Ginger Garnish (N)

Aubergine, Mushroom & Lentil Moussaka — £9.50 with a Leaf & Tomato Salad (V)

SIDES — £2.95 EACH

Horseradish Mash Crunchy Wedges with Soured Cream & Chilli Sauce

Broccoli, Mange tout, Cauliflower & Butter and Thyme Roasted Carrots

DESSERTS

Hazelnut Meringues — £5.00 with Fresh Raspberries, Frozen Yoghurt and Raspberry Coulis (N)

Maple & Banana Upside Down Cake — £5.00 with Butterscotch Sauce and Glastry Farm Honeycomb Ice Cream

Rum, Ginger & Pecan Chocolate Brownie — £5.00 with Rum Custard and Vanilla Ice Cream (N)

— (N) Contains Nuts (We keep nuts in our kitchen too)

THE BAY TREE118 High St Holywood, Down BT18 9HW

T: 028 9042 6414 E: [email protected]

2014 Tasting NightsThe perfect Christmas present for

someone who loves great food & drink!

COME TO 2 NIGHTSGET A THIRD FOR 1/2 PRICE

Saturday 31st May: SEAFOOD & SAUVIGNON5 Sauvignons from different regions, paired with 5 seafood

courses, obviously. Hosted by Felicia (Tindal Wines/The Crushed Grape, Fermanagh).

£45pp or £40pp in groups of 4+

Saturday 1st February: CRAFT BEER TASTING. 6 Distinct Craft Beers from around the World paired with 6 Courses. Hosted by Felicia (Tindal Wines/The Crushed Grape, Fermanagh). We hope to add a local home brewers’ showcasing and other surprises.

£30pp or £25pp in groups of 4+

Saturday 15th February: RHONE TASTING. 5 Wines from The Rhone Valley, paired with 5 delicious courses.

Hosted by Conal (GapWines). £45pp or £40pp in groups of 4+

Saturday 29th March: SHERRY, PORT & BRANDY Following passionate pleas from a number of regulars, we’re delighted to put this night on! Come and sample from range of 5 premium drinks

with 5 courses. Hosted by Conal (GapWines). £45pp or £40pp in groups of 4+

Saturday 26th April: MERLOT AROUND THE WORLD! Explore 5 Merlots from different regions, paired with courses from

each country. Hosted by Conal (GapWines). £45pp or £40pp in groups of 4+

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