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Covering: Malone Upper Malone Lisburn RoadBalmoral Finaghy Stranmillis Ormeau Road

Winter 2011 Issue 1 FREE

727 Lisburn Road, BT9 7GU Tel: 028 9066 8529

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Beverly Hills Salon Ladies Colour Cut & Blow Dry 50Student Colour Cut & Blow Dry 35 Blowdrys & Curls 10

Upstyles 20 Kids Haircuts from 8 Call Now for an Appointment 028 9066 9125

370 Lisburn Road, BT9 6GLTel: 028 9066 2020 Web: www.ekeyewear.com

Maui Jim, Premium 100% Polarised Sunglasses, 100% UV Safe, 99.9% Glare FreePrescription and Non Prescription Lenses In Many Styles Including Wrap

eyewearEKEavan Kennedy Optometrist

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Season greetings andwelcome to the firstedition of the SouthBelfast Direct. What atreat we have in store foryou all. From long

established businesses like Statement,ONA Jewellers, EK Eyewear, Rio Brazil,Beverly Hills etc & new and excitingstores opening like Labels, Hooples andWeekend MaxMara everyones need canbe catered for. South Belfast Direct isalso a useful directory, which can bereferred back to. We also haveinteresting articles for you to readthrough at your leisure. It has beenthoroughly enjoyable to work on andthanks to the many people I have metalong the way. I will see you all soon forthe next edition in the spring. HappyChristmas and a prosperous New Year!

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29 Pub directory30 Pub directory31 Eating out directory32 Eating out directory33 Eating out directory34 Eating out directory35 Eating out directory36 Eating out directory37 Eating out directory38 Inspiring fitness39 Community pages40 Helping out in Hati41 Helping out in Hati42 Helping out in Hati43 Church times44 Dates for your diary45 Dunmurray Dry Cleaners46 A fresh perspective47 A fresh perspective48 Useful numbers

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Newly opened at 713a Lisburn RoadBelfast, Clothesline is a spaciousmodern ladies boutique catering for thedescerning customer. Key internationalbrands include ELISA CAVALETTI, acomplete designer Italian collection,NISSA, a dress collection like no other,EASY COMFORT, a coat and jacketrange for cold winters and summershowers, GARDEUR, a trouser andseparates collection for a classicsilhouete. Also intoducing to the LisburnRoad we have the extremely sought aftershoe brand, Le BABE, formely MILLY,and shoe and boot collection MANDALA,mix these with stunning accessoriesfrom the likes of PAT WHYTE and yourready to go.

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713a Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7GU

Tel: 028 9066 9988

EK Eyewear Care Enough toTake the Time to get it right.

What makes customers return to EK Eyewearfor regular eye care, time and time again, is therelationships Eavan, Donna and Elaineestablish with each of them. EK Eyewearscustomers are guaranteed a professionalservice from fully trained and experienced staff,individual attention and the personal care thatthey look for from an independent Optician.

Eavan Kennedy Owner and Optometrist, basedon the Lisburn road Belfast, takes pride in theservice she provides to preschool children,teens, adults and senior citizens.

Eavan comments: We take time to offerpersonalised examinations and individualattention to each of our customers. Weknow our customers to have confidencethat they are being looked after and we seethis in their regular visits andrecommendations to family and friends.

(Testimonial from Kevin 48 years old) DearEavan, just a note to say thank you for theprompt and professional service at short noticeon my new glasses. I am very pleased withthem, it was good to meet you.

EK Eyewear are also committed to providing awide selection of eye wear and are one of

Northern Irelands only independent practicesoffering bespoke tailored frames from TomDavies and Lindberg, whilst also offeringexclusive brands like Tods, FaceaFace, Tom Ford, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Ray Ban andmany more.

eyewearEKEavan Kennedy Optometrist

370 Lisburn Road, BT9 6GLTel: 028 9066 2020 Web: www.ekeyewear.com

Helping people to look greatand see clearly is our priority.

Eavan Kennedy

Treat yourself to a delicious home cooked

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4 Course meal - 14.95

Under 12s 8; under 4s free!

10% Discount for members

So, if you want to treat someone to lunch or just

take a break from cooking; why not enjoy a delicious

lunch in our relaxed surroundings with easy parking.

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Whats best for youHelping the immune system

With the cold and flu season fast approaching, it is

time to think about how best to prepare our bodies for

fighting off the winter bugs.

It goes without saying that a healthy diet and lifestyle

will support the bodys defences, and increasing the

intake of vitamins A C and D and the mineral Zinc,

through foods, can help. Foods high in these nutrients

are brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, dairy

products, oily fish, wholegrains, pulses, lean meats

and eggs, so ensure a range of these foods are eaten

every day.

Lifestyle can also effect your ability to fight infections,

to help support your immune system exercise

regularly, reduce or limit your intake of alcohol and

caffeine, drink plenty of fresh water, keep warm, get

plenty of sleep and dont skip meals.

If you want to use supplements then there are a few

you can try. The evidence for and against the

effectiveness of supplements is still mixed, there is a

lot of positive research that cant be ignored, but on

the other hand there is not enough to label a remedy

as a cure. However, taking supplements is popular

and here is a short list of those that have been shown,

in some studies, to boost the immune system and

help the body fight against cold and flu.

Sambucol

Contains elderberry extract with added vitamin C and

Zinc. Elderberry has been shown to have anti-viral

properties.

Vitamin C

Some studies suggest that vitamin C may reduce the

length and symptoms of a cold. Be aware that high

doses of vitamin C can cause diarrhoea.

Probiotics

Part of the bodys natural defences is the healthy

bacteria that live in the gut. Taking a daily probiotic

can boost the number of beneficial bacteria that

colonise here, especially if you have recently had

antibiotics. Be aware that some probiotics contain

FOS (fructooligosaccharides) which can cause severe

bloating in some individuals.

Zinc lozenges

May reduce the length and severity of a cold. Look for

lozenges containing zinc gluconate, zinc gluconate-

glycine, or zinc acetate. Zinc sprays should be

avoided due to some reports that they may damage

sense of smell.

Andrographis

Studies have shown this herb as having immune

enhancing actions and appear to reduce the severity

of the common cold.

As with any medication, supplement or herb, please

consult a qualified healthcare professional prior to

taking them to ensure they are suitable for you.

Have a healthy and happy winter.

Rachel Jessey

BeNourished Nutrition Clinicwww.benourished.co.uk

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The Marketing Clinic

expert marketing

common-sense from Dee

Blick, one of the UKs

most inspirational

marketers.

I realised the compelling

power of public speaking

when asked to speak at

the British Franchise

Exhibition at the NEC. I

hadnt done anything on such a grand stage before so

it was a request that filled me with fear. But

afterwards, I was deluged with opportunities.

In the years that have followed Ive become a polished

public speaker and am now paid for my efforts. Over

two articles, Im going to share my public speaking

tips with you whats helped me to move from being

an enthusiastic amateur into a pro.

Treat the task of public speaking with respect.

Speakers that look and sound confident have usually

invested hours preparing the content of their talk and

practising their delivery. When asked to speak at an

event Ill earmark half a day to scope out the content,

making sure its appropriate for the audience. Then

its down to practising and the all-important positive

self talk. I use car journeys for this. If you belong to a

networking group seize every opportunity to stand up

and speak to the members, delivering your 60 second

elevator statement in the middle of the room (not

behind your chair). Build your confidence for the

bigger stuff.

Once you have scoped your talk out in full and timed

it from start to finish commit the key points to

numbered cue cards.

If a lecturn is available, use it to give you two free

hands. If you have to stand in front of your audience

without one, your cue cards can be held in one hand.

Quivering sheets of paper show youre nervous.

Practise engaging body language.

Look in the mirror. Keep your head up so your airways

are clear, smile warmly, move your arms around, take

some steps forwards and to the side so you neither

look nor feel rigid. Nod, pause and thank your

imaginary audience. At my final dress rehearsal, I

usually wear the outfit I have chosen for the event

which helps with the familiarisation process.

Make sure that one or two elements of your talk can

be taken out.

I was recently asked to speak at an event and

because the previous speaker overran by 15 minutes,

I had to reduce my talk by 10 minutes I had allowed

for this and so remained calm.

From the moment youre asked to speak, begin a

positive visualisation process.

Imagine standing in front of your audience, looking

and feeling fantastic, each person hanging on to your

every word. When those negative thoughts creep in

as they do, tell yourself that youre a fantastic speaker.

Most of the audience will be admiring you for doing

something they couldnt contemplate.

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Adrenal fatigue

Obviously as nutritionists (nutritional therapists)we are involved with working with people toimprove the diet. Sometimes when people arefeeling exhausted it is really because they areeating a diet that does not support their energyrequirements someone on a very lowcarbohydrate diet (somehow these days itseems that all carbs are classed as evil!) orsomeone eating loads of sugar and sweettreats, for example, is likely to experiencetrouble with their blood sugar (fluctuatingenergy levels) other reasons for tiredness mightbe:

Low levels of iron

Poor diet low in nutrients, includingessential fats

Not enough water

Not enough sleep or poor quality sleep

Infections or recovery from infections

Thyroid function

Too much exercise/not enough exercise

Recovery from infection/virus

One other area a nutritional therapist might

consider is adrenal function. The adrenal

glands are where your stress hormones come

from and allow you to cope with stress.

Medically low adrenal function is not

recognised, only a complete lack of hormone

is recognised as a medical condition and is

really rare (Addisons disease) although

President Kennedy suffered and managed to

cover it up successfully.

It is possible that your adrenal glands can get

tired if you have been under stress for a number

of years without respite. It means that the

production of cortisol (flight and fight hormone)

is reduced you do need stress hormones to

feel energetic and to cope with the stress that

is thrown at us. There are many ways to look

after the adrenal glands:

Get to bed early 10.00pm would be ideal

Eat a diet that balances your energy across

the day (low GI diet would be ideal)

Take time for relaxation breathing is

important

Take time for exercise but make sure that

you dont over do it if you are tired. Try

yoga/pilates too

Make sure you are taking your holidays

Draw your boundaries at work make sure

that you get home at a decent time

The Nutrition Coach

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Tel: 028 9066 6277 Email: [email protected]

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As we move into autumn and winter, our focusshifts to a more sedentary indoor time. Intypical Wind in the Willows fashion this alsotends to include more sleep. It makes sensethat humans should take more rest and sleepduring the darker months. Unfortunately a goodnights sleep can be somewhat elusiveoccasionally for everyone at one time oranother. However for ever increasing numbersof the population it has become a constantproblem. So I have put together a fewsuggestions that can help.

Restless nights and short sleep patterns can bedown to mental activity, varying from worry,anxiety, excitement and over stimulation toname but a few.

I would urge anyone who is having problemssleeping, to start taking some of the commonsense steps. Caffeine is a notorious culprit, soobviously do not have any caffeinated drinksafter 6.00 pm. Also be conscious of using thelatter part of the evening as a winding downperiod. Avoid action or fear movies just beforebedtime and relax more by listening to gentlemusic or reading. A walk out in the fresh airbefore bed can help to unwind if you haveworries about forthcoming events.

Moving to the bedroom, in my opinion thetelevision in the bedroom is a definite no. This

should be sanctuary; a place of neutrality andpeace. The ancient Chinese philosophers heldthat the bedroom should be for sleeping andlove making only. A CD player to play gentlerelaxing sounds or music on is very beneficial.The use of aromatherapy oils such as Lavendercan have a calming effect. You can use an oilburner or a room/pillow spray. Crystals arereported to help and placing a piece of RoseQuartz under the pillow or beside the bed issaid to re-balance your energy and aidrelaxation.

If the problem is a pestered mind try BachFlower Essence White Chestnut. Take a fewdrops in a glass of water, to be sippedoccasionally until sleep occurs. If you awakeand the anxiety returns, take a few drops ofRescue Remedy, another flower essence. Inother cases over-stimulation and restlessnesscan be due to too much adrenalin in the bloodstream. The homeopathic remedy Coffea willhelp to address this.

A common solution that many people tend toturn to for sleep is alcohol. Though this cancertainly knock you out the effect is short livedand hardly beneficial! Aside from the obvioushabit dependency factor it also tends to re-awaken you too soon with the necessary needfor liquids and emptying of the bladder. If theproblem is long term, then you really need toseek professional help from a qualifiedhomeopath or other natural therapist, toexamine more thoroughly any underlyingcauses that are aggravating sleep.

Finally a good old fashioned milky drink atbedtime is worth trying. I noticed that there isnow a night time milk available which isclaiming to be rich in Melatonin. This is thesleep hormone, so I for one will be giving thatproduct a whirl and adding it to my Horlicks.

Wishing you all a good nights sleep.

Ken Teppin (M.C.P.H)

A good nights sleep

Lisburn road shopsA reference to business on the Lisburn Road...

Aaron Heaney Hairdressing575 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GS Tel: 028 9066 0044www.aaronheaney.com

Backstage Beauty SecretsStudio 7, 60 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6AFTel: 07874 634 630

Beverley Hills Boutique727 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GUTel: 028 9066 8529

Blush166 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6AJTel: 028 9066 1101

Brazil43 Bradbury PlaceBelfast, BT7 IRRTel: 028 9024 5552

BT945 Bradbury PlaceBelfast, BT7 IRRTel: 028 9023 9496

Clarke & Dawe485 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7EZTel: 028 9066 8228www.clarkeanddawe.com

Complexions Beauty Salon555 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GSTel: 028 9066 9039

Cubana Boutique637 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GT Tel: 028 9066 4400www.cubanaboutique.com

Eakin Gallery237 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7EN Tel: 028 9066 8522www.eakingallery.co.uk

EK Eyewear370 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GL Tel: 028 9066 2020www.ekeyewear.com

Emprorio Belfast2 Lislea Avenue Belfast, BT9 7HQTel: 028 9066 3132

Fran and JaneUnit 3 406 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GNTel: 028 9068 7716

Fred J Malcolm641 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GT Tel: 028 9066 2666www.fredjmalcolm.comGerry WeberUnit 2, 601-605Lisburn Rd, Belfast, BT9 7GSTel: 028 9024 5345

Harrison721 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GUTel: 028 9066 6016

Honey Essential Collection627 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9006 67466

Independent Hairdressing401 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7EWTel:028 9066 2000

Jourdan733 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GXTel: 028 9068 2944

Koko613 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9068 7797

Le Femme240 Ormeau RoadBelfast, BT7 3GLTel: 028 9064 8131

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Lisburn road shopsA reference to business on the Lisburn Road...

Ludlow334 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GHTel: 028 9066 [email protected]

Lyles Flooring and Interiors384-386 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GNTel: 028 9066 5082Email: [email protected]

Lyric Hifi429-431 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7EY Tel: 028 9038 1296www.lyrichifi.com

MaxMara723 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GUTel: 028 9038 2796

MGTVFirst Floor, 555 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GQTel: 028 9020 0060www.mgtv.co.uk

Moda Shoes667 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9066 5560

ONA Jewellers617 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9066 2226

Orchid Lingerie567 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GS Tel: 028 9038 1313www.orchidlingerie.co.uk

Optique573 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GS Tel: 028 9066 7030www.orchidlingerie.co.uk

Plata591 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9068 3555

Posh Frocks Designs 2 u673 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9066 4413

Protocol216 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 6GDTel: 028 9066 8645

Rojo613 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9066 6998

Statement366 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GLTel: 028 9066 4507

The Clothesline713a Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GUTel: 028 9066 9988

The Tailoring Studio661A Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9543 8184

Tresses Hairpiece Boutique64 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6AFTel: 028 9033 2221www.wigs-ireland.ie

The Tailoring Studio661A Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9543 8184www.thetailoringstudio.co.uk

Warnocks791-792 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 7GXTel: 028 9038 1828

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2. DigitalCameraFujifilm Finepix AV200 digitalCamera. Available at TescosPc World and Currys withprices around 70.

3. IPhone 4sMost Network providers areoffering the new iPhone 4s for46 pound per month includingcalls and texts.

4. RemingtonTitanium-XUses the X-system including thedual close tracks and self-adjusting pivot to deliverextreme flexibility for a fast,close shave, even on the neck.Prices start at around 150

5. Wind uptorch5 LED Torch, Includespanic alarm. Can chargefrom USB. 1 min windinggives 10-15 mins of light.Gives 6 hrs light when fully

charged from USB. Available on Amazon 13.99,delivered free.

6. JeanPaulGaultier Indulge him with this funflirty fragance, spicy andsensual from the famousfrench designer.Prices from 38.

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Christmas giftsTop 1. Este LauderProfessional colourcollectionEste Lauder The Makeup Artist ProfessionalColour Collection with any Este lauder fragrance.Contains 300 worth of products and is available50 when purchased with any Este Lauderfragrance. Available at boots.

2. Miss DoirCherie Eaude parfumeThis eleganct andsophisticatied purfume MissDior Cherie Eau de Parfum

Spray should be on every girls Christmas list. Pricesstart from 42.00 - 81.00. Avialable at Debenhams,House of Frazer

4. MulberryBag Spoil her this christmaswith Mulberry Bayswaterbag with Fox Rivets Deerbrown haircalf. 4,000Available fromwww.mulberry.com

3. RobertsRevivalRadioRoberts have producedtheir 1st Eco-FriendlyRetro style radio in the

RD60. With a battery life of around 120 hours on normallistening. Prices start around 87 available from Currys,PCworld, Play.com.

5. YogiTourmalineCulring WandCreate the latest sytles with Yogitourmaline ceramic curling wandPrices start from 58. Availableat Boots, Bodycarezoo.com

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South Belfast Direct PUB directoryWhere to go for a drink in the city...

AM PM67-69 Botanic AvenueBelfast, BT1 4GHTel: 028 9023 9443

Apartment Bar & Restaurant2 Donegal Square WestBelfast, BT1 6JATel: 028 9050 9777

Auntie Annies Porterhouse44 Dublin RoadBelfast, BT2 7HNTel: 028 9050 1660

Basement Bar & Grill18 Donegall Square EastBelfast, BT1 5HETel: 028 9033 1925

Berts Jazz BarThe Merchant Hotel16 Skipper StreetBelfast, BT1 2DYTel: 028 9023 4888

Bittles Bar70 Upper Church LaneBelfast, BT1 4QLTel: 028 9031 1088

Black Box18-22 Hill StreetBelfast, BT1 2LATel: 028 9024 4400

Copperfield9-20 Fountain StreetBelfast, BT1 5EATel: 028 9024 7367

Crown Bar 46 Great Victoria StreetBelfast, BT2 7BATel: 028 9024 3187www.thecrownbar.com

Cutters Bar & GrillLockview Road StranmillisBelfast, BT9 5FJTel: 028 9080 5100www.cuttersrivergrill.com

Duke Of York7-11 Commercial CourtBelfast, BT1 2NB, UKTel: 028 9024 1062

Filthy McNastys45 Dublin RoadBelfast, BT2 7HDTel: 028 9033 3388

Four WindsNewton ParkBelfast, BT8 6LXTel: 028 9079 0101www.thefourwinds.co.uk

Horatio Todds406 Uppper Newtownards RoadBelfast, BT4 3EATel: 028 9065 3090www.horatiotodds.com

Irene & Nans1-3 Brunswick StreetBelfast, BT27GETel: 028 9023 9123

Laverys Gin Palace12-16 Bradbury PlaceShaftesbury SquareBelfast, BT7 IRSTel: 028 9087 1106www.laverysbelfast.com

Lilys Pub & Eatery701 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GYTel:028 9066 4442

La Lea43, Franklin StBelfast, BT2 7GGTel: 028 9023 0200

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South Belfast Direct PUB directoryWhere to go for a drink in the city...

Morrisons Lounge Bar21 Bedford StreetBelfast, BT2 7EJTel: 028 9032 0030

Muriels12-14 Church Lane Belfast, BT1 4QHTel: 028 9033 2445

Northern Whig2-10 Bridge StreetBelfast, BT1 1LUTel: 028 9050 9888

The Botanic Inn23-27 Malone RoadBelfast, BT9 6RUTel: 028 9050 9740

The Chelsea Wine Bar344-346 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 6GHTel: 028 9068 7177

The Cloth EarThe Merchant Hotel35-39 Waring StreetBelfast, BT1 2EATel: 028 9023 4888

The Empire Bar42 Botanic Avenue Belfast, BT7 1JQTel: 028 9024 9276

The Errigle Inn312-320 Ormeau Road,Belfast, BT7 2GETel: 028 9064 1410www.errigle.com

The Front Page106-110 Donegall StreetBelfast BT1 2GXTel: 028 9032 4924

The Garrick Bar29 Chichester Street Belfast, BT1 4JBTel: 028 9032 1984

The Globe Bar36 University RoadBelfast, BT9 1NHTel: 028 9050 9840www.theglobebar.com

The House Bar12 Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5AATel: 028 9068 2266

The John Hewitt51 Donegal StreetBelfast BT1Tel: 028 9023 3768

The Kings Head829 Lisburn RoadBelfast BT9 7GYTel: 028 9050 9950

The Kitchen BarUnit 1 Upper Ground Floor1 Victoria SquareBelfast BT1 4QGTel: 028 9024 5268

The Spaniard 3 Skipper StreetBelfast BT1 2DZTel: 028 9023 2448www.thespaniardbar.com

Union Street14 Union StreetBelfast, BT1 2JFTel: 028 9031 6060

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AM PM67-69 Botanic AvenueBelfast, BT1 4GHTel 028 9023 9443

Apartment Bar & Restaurant2 Donegal Square WestBelfast, BT1 6JATel: 028 9050 9777

Arc BrasserieWaterfront HallLanyon PlaceBelfast, BT1 3WH

Basement Bar & Grill18 Donegall Square EastBelfast, BT1 5HETel: 028 9033 1925

Beatrice Kennedy44 University RoadBelfast BT7 1NJTel: 028 9020 2290

Benedicts7-21 Bradbury Place Belfast, BT7 1NJTel: 028 9059 1998

Bengal Brasserie455 Ormeau RoadBelfast BT7 3GQTel: 028 9064 7516

Berts Jazz BarThe Merchant Hotel16 Skipper StreetBelfast, BT1 2DYTel: 028 9023 4888

Bourbon60 Great Victoria StreetBelfast, BT2 7BBTel: 028 9033 2121

Caf Vaudeville25 Arthur StreetBelfast, BT1 4GATel: 028 9043 9160

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CoCo7-11 Linenhill Street Belfast, BT2 8AATel: 028 9031 1150

CuttersLockview Road StranmillisBelfast, BT9 5FJTel: 028 9080 5100www.cuttersrivergrill.com

Deanes36-40 Howard StreetBelfast, BT1 6PFTel: 028 033 1134

Drennans Restaurant43 University RoadBelfast, BT7 1NDTel: 028 9020 4556

Frankie & BennysLevel 2 Victoria SquareBelfast, BT1 4QGTel: 028 9072 7820

Greens Pizzeria569 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GQTel: 028 9066 6033

Harmony Inn91-93 Saintfield RoadBelfast, BT8 7HN

Special 4 CourseLunch 7.50

Special 2 Course Lunch 5.50

Early Bird MenuMon-Thurs 5-8pm 11.95

Extensive MenuPlenty of Choice

HooplesTapas with a twist!XXX Lisburn RoadBelfast, XXXTel: XXX

James Street South21 James Street SouthBelfast, BT2 3GPTel: 028 9043 4310www.jamesstsouth.co.uk

LEtoile407 Ormeau RoadBelfast, BT7 3GPTel: 028 9020 1300

La TascaLevel 2 Victoria SquareBelfast, BT1 4QGTel: 0845 126 2948

Nandos Level 2 Victoria SquareBelfast, BT1 4QGTel: 028 9032 3452

Nicks Warehouse35-39 Hill StreetBelfast, BT1 2LBTel: 028 9043 9690

No 27 Talbot Street Restaurant27 Talbot StreetBelfast, BT1 2LDTel: 028 9031 2884ww.no27.co.uk

Olio Restaurant17 Brunswick StreetBelfast, BT2 7GETel: 028 9043 9690

Shu253 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7ENTel: 028 9038 1655www.shu-restaurant.com

Speranza16-17 Shaftesbury SquareBelfast BT2 7DBTel 028 9038 1655

Tedfords5 Donegall QuayBelfast, BT1 3EFTel: 028 9024 4257

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TGI FridaysLevel 2 Victoria SquareBelfast, BT1 4QGTel: 028 9024 9050

The Ivory3rd Floor House of FraserVictoria Square Tel: 028 9032 4577

The Other Place(Cafe and wine Bar)625 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 7GTTel: 028 9066 0540

The Other Place79 Botanic AvenueBelfast, BT7 1JLTel: 028 9024 9709

The Other Place Express10-12 Queens StreetBelfast, BT1 6EDTel: 028 9031 4407

The Kitchen BarUnit 1 Upper Ground Floor1 Victoria Square, Belfast BT1 4QGTel: 028 9024 5268

The Spice Club117 Milltown RoadShaws Bridge,BelfastTel: 028 9092 3500

Uels Resturant697 Lisburn RoadBelfast, BT9 9GUTel: 028 9068 7075www.uelsrestaurant.com

Wolfes Burger ConnoisseursCinema ComplexEast Point Entertainment Village Tel: 028 9048 0377

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Our journey began in June 2010, 5 months after thedevastating earthquake in Haiti (January 2010.) Kellydeveloped a love for the people of Haiti and felt astrong calling to go to there to help. Everywhere shewent people were talking about Haiti and when sheturned on the T.V there was always something onabout Haiti. As much as she tried to escape from itand ignore it, the desire kept getting stronger. Notknowing exactly why she was having these feelings orwhat she was meant to do she approached me aboutthem. She explained how she felt about Haiti to meand immediately I caught the bug. We decided on thatday that we were going to go to Haiti, no idea whenor how, but we set about this long process.

In November 2010 we started planning our firstfundraising project, a charity formal held in La Monhotel on 12th February 2011. We arranged a liveauction, raffle, meal and DJ and with over 300 peopleattending, we raised over 2000. After such a greatsuccess we planned many more fundraisers includinga car boot sale, pamper evening, chilli and chill night,quiz sheets, a zumba class and a married men v singlemen football match. All of which were a huge success,raising a total of over 4000.

Many of these fundraising events had occurredwithout us knowing when or with who we where goingto go to Haiti. It was not until around June 2011 thatwe confirmed that we would be going through Elim

International missions. Two missionaries, BeckyHaldane from Glasgow and Jackie Griffiths fromWales, had moved to Haiti in February 2011 to live forthree years. It was evident that we would go over andlive with them, as well as working with them andanother project called Foursquare. Still not knowingwhen we would be going we continued to fundraise,believing that it would be soon. We eventually wereemailed a date, four week before we were due to go.After accepting this offer immediately, we set aboutbooking flights and arranging vaccinations and estasfor the trip, which was going to be 2nd 16thSeptember 2011.

After a long journey to Newark and then to Haiti, weeventually arrived in Port-au Prince on Saturday 3rdSeptember. As we were coming into land, the realityof where we were going struck us. From the plane, ourview of shantytowns and collapsed buildings shockedus. Driving through the busy street was like nothing Ihave ever seen before- people, cars, animalseverywhere and horns blasting.

We began our work with foursquare on the Sundaywhich consisted of taking down a clinic that hadrecently lost its funding. This was extremely difficultas this clinic previously helped over 42,000 people ayear and was now taken from them. Over the next twoweeks, we had plenty to do. We worked on site atfoursquare most mornings helping to paint, weed and

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construct, as well as making resources for the schoolthat was going to start. We were also given theopportunity to help take part in teacher training for theteachers who were about to embark on the newschool year. This was extremely rewarding to see howthe teachers teach with very little resources. As atrainee teacher, it opened my eyes a lot and providedKelly and myself with the opportunity to provide ideasand also help to make teaching resources for theteachers with the intention to motivate new teachingmethods and encourage children to learn.

Most afternoons we visited either an orphanage or atent city (a large area of land, made up of tents madeout of a variety of materials, mainly whatever they canfind, thousands of people are still living here18months after the earthquake.) It was a realrevelation to see how the people live here, they areextremely resilient. The conditions people live in areunreal, especially in 30-40 degree heat. The childrenwere so happy to see us and longed to be loved andcared for. Their faces lit up when we entered the tentcities or the orphanages and were sad to see us go.When visiting the tent cities we not only played withthe children, but we also helped to repair tents. With

so many tents needing repaired (especially after thestorms and rain) we had a plan of which tents were tobe fixed each day. The people were so grateful andwere happy for us to pray with them and their family.At the orphanages the children had very little, ifanything at all. We gave each child a colouring bookand pencils, as well sweets (they hid a lot of this intheir rooms, not knowing when they would get itagain,) but mainly investing time with them andshowing them love and care.

One orphanage in particular grabbed our attention, itwas the last orphanage we visited. None of the teamhad ever visited this orphanage before, however thetwo pastors at Foursquare had recently met the manwho runs this orphanage and decided to take us tosee what it was like. It is ran by a pastor and his wife,they started it up when a couple in their congregationpassed away, leaving three children behind. Thepastor and his wife took these children in as their ownand ever since people have been dropping childrenoff to them. There are now 16 girls living with them ina very small house, consisting of two box rooms withclay floors, no beds and very little clothing. Thechildren are fed one meal a day if funds provide and


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none of them have uniform for the beginning schoolyear. The area in which the orphanage is situated is inone of the worst places in Port-au-prince, with highcrime and gang rates. Directly outside the orphanageis a sewage stream, which radiates an unbearablesmell. The thought of having to live beside this andeat with this smell is unthinkable for me.

With our flights and accommodation paid for and allthe other extras, we had $1800 left over. After visitingthis orphanage and spending time playing with thechildren, seeing how happy they were even with solittle, it was evident to us that this is why we werebrought to Haiti. We had been sent to carry thismoney over to provide the pastor and these childrenwith a gift to help improve their lifestyle. We left thismoney in the care of the Pastors at foursquare andhave since decided to purchase a house near by forthe pastor and the children to live in. Elim andFoursquare will work together to reconstruct thishouse to make it a home for these children.

The hardest part of my time in Haiti was having to

leave. I felt a real attachment to the country and the

people there. I have a strong desire to return and I

hope this will be in the near future. The people are so

strong, friendly and resilient, which so much to live for;

even after all they have been through. It is my desire

to raise more money to go back, as well as to take

more out to develop this orphanage further and to

support the pastor and these girls. I cannot put into

words how different it is in Haiti, however what I can

say is where there is life, there is hope and it is

therefore our duty to help these people and support

them in whatever way we can. A part of me definitely

remains in Haiti!

If anybody would like to donate or take part in

fundraising for this project please get in touch by

emailing me Bethany McKenzie at

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DIET should be a 4 letter word

There is a reason diet is a four letter word!

Dieting has become a way of life for a lot of people.

There is actually now a diet industry with all the weird

and wonderful products, potions and fancy gadgets

to satisfy everyone! Through targeted marketing we

now live in a world where quick fix solutions to

weight loss are slowly overtaking the concept of

general health and well-being.

Here lies the problem for me. I personally lost five

stone and I went through a number of different

approaches but nothing that I would class as

unhealthy. I experimented with different eating styles

so I could find what was comfortable but it was safe

and controlled. In my work as a personal trainer, what

I have found is that a quick fix will never go away but

the more important thing to tackle prior to trying to

lose weight is how we feel and think.

This is the first reason why most diets dont work and

95% of people who lose weight end up putting it back

on again. If you sit back and think of the word diet

what does that conjure up in your mind? For most

people its lack, restriction and struggle. Weight loss

is a challenge but should never be unbearable in my

opinion. It is almost seen as compulsory conversation

round the water cooler about the latest diet and

what can and cant be eaten. This is no way to live in

my opinion. We have to have some level of freedom

and choice if we are to succeed in long term health.

The second reason diets dont work is the end date

concept. There is nothing wrong with setting a short

term goal like a holiday or a wedding for example but

if you are to avoid frustration and disappointment in

the long term, dont attach an end date to your healthy

eating habits. This can lead to yo yo dieting and

wasted time and energy on products and exercise

schemes. I believe habits last a lifetime and work so

much better than short term diets, no matter the

result.

The third reason that diets dont work is the lack of/too

much freedom that some diets encourage. In my

experience you need to be able to have some freedom

but not too much. Any diet that says you cant ever

have a treat will encourage feelings of guilt if you ever

do, which is likely to derail you! The other side to the

coin are diets that allow you to factor in treats every

day. This is cool if you have the discipline but not

many people can eat ONE biscuit or just ONE square

of chocolate.

In conclusion, weight loss is not easy but can be made

simple by finding something that works for you and

isnt a constant struggle. Proper eating plans that

include all essential nutrients are so much better than

faddy products or diets. I will leave you with this

quote your body is for life, not just for a diet

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Dates for your diary....November....19th November - The ChristmasContinental MarketOpen from 12 noon on Saturday 19 November.Venue: Belfast City Hall / Audience: Family event

Opening times Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 8pm

(except Monday 19 December when itwill close at 6pm)

Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm Sunday: 1pm - 6pm

19th - November Belfast Christmaslights switch-on6pm Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with ourannual Christmas lights switch-on at Belfast City Hallon Saturday 19 November.

December....3rd-18th December - Santas specialsteam trainAll aboard to meet Santa on an exciting steam trainjourney. Availability is limited so book in advance toavoid disapointment.

Contact: Belfast Central StationEast Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 3PBWebsite:www.steamtrainsireland.com

11th December - Totally Bazar ChristmasVintage Fair Exhibition45+ sellers of vintage and upcycled fashion, jewellery,homewares, and collectables. Also sweet treats, retrohair & beauty, and live music from the Buskers' Den.

Contact: Holiday Inn22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HSWebsite: www.decadencevintagefairs.com

15th DecemberFrank, Dean and Sammys Christmas SpecialFrank, Dean & Sammy are serving a heaping helpingof Christmas cheer featuring their versions of Christmasclassics, together with all your other Rat Pack favouritesongs.

Contact: Belfast Waterfront Hall, Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WHWebsite: www.waterfront.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9033 4455

18th December - Christmas Ahoy on theBelfast BargeMeet Santa in his cabin, hear stories fromBelfasts nautical past and enjoy festive fare.

Contact Details: Belfast BargeLanyon Quay, Belfast, BT1 3LGWebsite: www.belfastbarge.comTel: +44 (0) 28 9023 2555

18th December - The SaturdaysUndoubtedly, one of the biggest and most consistentlyhigh-hitting girl bands of the moment, The Saturdayshave announced their first ever arena tour.

Contact: Odyssey Arena, Queen's QuayBelfast, BT3 9QQWebsite: www.odysseyarena.comEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0) 28 9073 9074

December 21st - DappyDappy Live The Rockstar Tour 2011 & Special Guestslive at Mandela Hall in Belfast on Wednesday December21st 2011.

January...January 8th - Bob the Builder Stage ShowJoin Bob, Wendy, Spud, Lofty, Scrambler & Scoop asthey work together to get the job done!

Contact: Belfast Waterfront Hall2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WHWebsite: www.waterfront.co.ukTel: +44 (0) 28 9033 4455

January 23rd - Snow PatrolRock band, Snow Patrol, is coming back to theOdyssey Arena.

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Banish thehangover

Before you choose to finish that coldturkey or opt for the Bloody Mary, try thesetips instead:

RehydrateAlcohol is a diuretic a chemical that kicksyour urinary system into overdrive, andunless you managed to alternate youralcoholic beverages with water in between(which never works does it?), your post-drinking symptoms are most likely due todehydration. Rehydrating is key when itcomes to recovering from a hangover andcannot be stressed enough. But Im nottalking coffee, Red Bull or hair-of-the-doghere. Caffeine is an acknowledgedstimulant, and while you might hopecaffeine can perform its miracles of giving

some much needed focus and alertness,its another diuretic. Red Bull isnt muchbetter (and requires another column), andchoosing the hair-of-the-dog option wouldonly be advisable if you want to pass outto forget what youve done the nightbefore. Coffee will not help your stomacheither, so the best option is water at roomtemperature. You may add some freshlemon or fresh orange juice to give youadditional Vitamin C for energy, and forsoothing your upset tummy.

Top UpWhen you drink excessively, you lose a lotof key minerals and vitamins includingpotassium, magnesium and B-Vitamins, allof which need to be topped up. Bananas

Did you wake up with a throbbingheadache, a general feeling ofphysical misery, a tiger in yourbathroom and a bit of left over turkeystuck somewhere on your shirt?

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are a great hangover food; they are likenatures own little hangover cures. Not onlyare they full of fructose (natural fruit sugar)to help with energy, they contain a niceamount of potassium. Bananas are alsonatural antacids which will help yournausea and stomach pain and they alsocontain magnesium, which helps to relaxpounding blood vessels in your head.Have a banana on toasted wholegrainbread (for the carbohydrates and B-Vitamins) with organic peanut or almondbutter (great sources of magnesium andprotein), and you get a good dose of allthose key minerals and vitamins you lostthe night before. Drinking vegetablebouillon soup or coconut water are twoother good sources of vitamins andminerals, and easy for a fragile stomach todigest.

EatDo eat. Yes, it might be the last thing youwant to do, but you will feel a lot better theminute you get your blood sugar levels upafter having had some food. There is noone-and-only hangover food cure, but youcant beat a good fry-up. It gives you thegreasy fat to coat your stomach, and the

bread and eggs will give you thecarbohydrates and protein for energy andblood sugar support. All I can say there isno perfect food cure for a hangover, so ifyouve found one that works for you, stickto it. My advice, though, would be to optfor a well-balanced meal, including allgroups of macronutrients: complexcarbohydrate, lean protein and healthyunsaturated fats. A toasted wholegrainbagel with cream cheese and salmon isanother good option, and so is porridgewith natural yoghurt and strawberries,giving you enough fibre for blood sugarbalance, selenium to boost liver function,and Vitamin C for energy and soothingyour tummy.

SleepBut for the best cure of all (and if you havethe luxury of not having to get up), go backto bed after your breakfast and sleep it off!

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South Belfast DirectoryEnjoy our directory giving you important contacts at your fingertips...

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSPolice Ambulance and Fire Bridge . . . . . . . . . . 999

POLICE (non emergency) . . . . . . . . . 0845 600 8000

Crimestoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 555 111

Water service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08457 440 088

NIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08457 643 643

Phoenix Gas Emergency . . . . . . . . . . 0800 002 001

Phoenix Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 900 5253

Belfast City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9032 0202

Samaritans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08457 90 90 90

CHEMISTSMedicare Pharmacy Lisburn Road . 028 9066 7177

Windsor Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9066 7767

TAXISValue Cabs Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 90 80 90 80

Citi Cabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 90 66 55 66

TRANSPORTTranslink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9066 6630

Citybus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9030 1732

George Best Belfast

City Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9093 9093

Belfast International

Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9448 4848

CINEMAS Movie House Dublin Road . . . . . . . . 028 9075 3300

ODEON Belfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0871 22 44 007

CINEMAS (continued)ODYSSEY Cinema Belfast . . . . . . . . 028 9073 9134

Movie House

Cityside/yorkgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9075 3300

Strand Belfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9067 3500

Queens Film Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9097 1097

LOCAL SCHOOLSStranmillis Primary School . . . . . . . . 028 9038 1164

Botanic Primary School . . . . . . . . . . 028 9032 8346

Cranmore Integrated

Primary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9066 4410

Victoria College Belfast . . . . . . . . . . 028 9066 1506

Methodist College Belfast . . . . . . . . 028 9020 5205

ENTERTAINMENTKings Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9066 5225

The Belfast Waterfront . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9033 4400

The Belfast Waterfront Box Office . . 028 9033 4455

Grand Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9024 0411

Grand Opera house

ticket shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9024 1919

Odyssey Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9076 6000

Odyssey Arena Box Office . . . . . . . 028 9073 9074

Lyric Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9038 5685

Lyric Theatre Box Office . . . . . . . . . . 028 9038 1081

LEISUREOlmpia leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 028 9091 8746

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