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BLOOM Contents East Belfast • Edition 30 • July/August 2014
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experience, East Belfast certainly
it’s our big fat massive summer
some pockets of it that may not be more... amazing. You could spend a
whopper edition! Yes it’s a brute,
on your usual routine. So if that’s
day there and tick a hell of a lot off
but remember this has to do you
the case, let us present you with a
your to do list plus a treat or two.
from now until September as we
new part of your routine. We took
As a result we have a huge amount
take a break until then and give
a trip to Dundonald and what did
of Dundonald businesses lined up
you some peace. Meanwhile the
we find? A thriving and bustling
keep en eye out for their ads and
cogs at Bloom keep on turning
community with a fantatsic and
also we have a handy guide for you
and we will work on bits and
diverse array of businness, all very too which you can use when you
bobs ready for our return. In our
handy to get to and park at. From
taking you two hands to hold spans far and wide. So much so
award winning restaurants, car parts, accessories, repairs, fitness,
this months Bloom. That’s because that it would be very easy to forget salons, pet care and so much
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pay a visit. Have a great summer!
40 gRAZE
Look out its raining news, soak it up through your eyes.
Take your senses on a trip to Graze in Ballyhackamore.
22 GREENWAY IS GO
44 COOKBOOK
The monumental project has an announcement to make.
Recipes from one of Ireland’s legends, Theodora FitzGibbon.
24 DUNDONALD
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A thriving and bustling collection The mortgage rate rise is coming, here’s some advice. of businesses for you to visit.
30 HEALTH & BEAUTY
58 TREAD THE BOARDS
The Secret Day Spa’s guide to achieving smokey eyes.
A chat to the head honcho at Replay Theatre Company.
38 HAY FEVER TIPS Clear the bleary eyes and read Eric Mercer’s Hay Fever advice.
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Ballymac Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - The Ballymac centre holds a senior citizen luncheon club every Thursday from 12pm. Any senior citizens looking for a nice hot lunch and some social time with others please feel free to go along. Contact Alison Baxter at alison@ballymac.org East Belfast Community Coun-
SCHOOL PUPIL ALMOST MAKES A BID FOR THE BOVINES DOWN AT STREAMVALE FARM
selling can now help people ac-
The calves came down to see all the P1 pupils from
online CBT programme; an effec-
Blythefield Primary School when they visited Streamvale Farm on a lovely sunny morning last week. “Oh look” exclaimed one young girl “They are all for sale”. Needless to say, by the time she had finished her school tour she new the “price tags” on the calves ears were really European identification tags. streamvale.com
cess the “Beating the Blues” free tive treatment for people feeling stressed, depressed, anxious or just down in the dumps. Based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the course is made up of 8 online sessions lasting about an hour and help you to understand the
Recycling rates in Castlereagh are currently 41% and the Council
link between how you think and
would like to say a BIG THANKS to all householders that actively
how this influences your feel-
recycle in the Borough. Over 5,000 tonnes of blue bin and kerbie
ings and behaviours. It teaches
box material (mixed dry recycling) and a staggering 6,200 tonnes of
strategies to help you cope better
food and garden waste were recycled last year that’s an total of 11,200
in the short term and workable
tonnes of waste diverted from landfill (Household Waste 2012-2013).
skills for life so that you can
However over 15,900 tonnes of waste was landfilled last year and that’s face the future with confidence. why Castlereagh Borough Council encourages householders to recy- Contact East Belfast Community cle more using the many recycling services that the Council offers.
Counselling 028 9046 0489 or
Remember to use your kerbside services for all your recycling and
info@eastbelfastcounselling.org
your local Reuse and Recycling Centres and Community Bring Sites.
beatingtheblues.co.uk.
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‘Eastside Sessions’ is a digital production featuring ten music videos, filmed in iconic locations across the East Belfast and was initiated by EastSideArts, produced and directed by Strandtown Studios in conjunction with Giga Training and Mojo Films. Funded by the Department of Culture Arts & Leisure and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, it aims to promote artistic talent in East Belfast, the heritage of East Belfast through the medium of film, as well as raise awareness of the arts in the East of the City. The production includes exclusive performances from, Duke Special, Eric Bell of Thin Lizzy, Gareth Dunlop, Kaz Hawkins, Dave C Clements, Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Edelle McMahon, Anthony Toner, Matt McGinn, Ken Haddock and Brian Houston. The unique East Belfast locations featured in the production include the last remaining independent boat manufacturing workshop in East Belfast; the C19th bathhouse, Templemore Baths; the iconic Strand Arts
SD Bells Staff Go The Extra Mile for East Belfast Mission Several staff including the Robert Bell, Managing Director of S.D. Bells coffee shop ran the Belfast Marathon and raised £433 sponsorship money which S.D. Bells matched and donated £866 to the work of East Belfast Mission (EBM). Pictured is SD Bell’s “Runner Beans” with EBM staff collecting their cheque: (L to R)William Johnston –Manager SD Bell, Robert Bell – SD Bell Managing Director, Cathy Megahey - PR Manager at EBM, Harleigh Lagdon - SD Bell & Co-, Megan Miller - Compass Project EBM, Rachel Hanna & Raymond Gilliland from SD Bell. Megan currently manages the Compass project which runs many local youth programmes, cross community events and other community outreach in East Belfast. Robert said, “I chose EBM because as a local employer I see EBM as a local charity that perhaps does more than any other to improve the lives and prospects of the people in East Belfast. It is hard to pick a favourite element of EBM’s tremendously valuable work but we would like the sponsorship money to be shared between cross community work, youth work and employability counselling. I would also like to add my thanks to my staff for running the extra mile on 5th May!”
Centre; the peaceful St Colm-
GEMS is running a series of weekly “job clubs” across East Belfast for
cille’s Church Ballyhackamore;
employment guidance and advice. They take place in the following
and the majestic Harland and
locations: Monday - Enler Centre Ballybeen - 1pm to 4pm, Tuesday
Wolff drawing offices in the
- Brooklands Youth Centre - 1pm to 4pm, Wednesday - Cregagh Com-
Titanic. The Eastside Sessions
munity Centre - 1pm to 4pm, Friday - Hanwood Centre Tullycarnet
are available to view on:
- 10am to 12pm, The first Tuesday of every month 10am to 12pm Tul-
www.youtube.com/user/
lycarnet Community Services. For more information contact Aileen
EastSideArtsBelfast
Graham on 028 90332313 or email a.graham@gemsni.org.uk. bloommagazine.co.uk 5
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EXCELLENT LOCAL ARTS FUNDING
Two innovative theatre projects have received funding from a £900,000 purse newly created by Belfast City Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland to encourage large-scale crossThree East Belfast people have been honoured at a formal ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, receiving some of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of the Reserve Forces and Cadet movement. Presented with the Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate for Outstanding Meritorious Service Above and Beyond The Call of Duty – an award which is second in importance only to one presented by Her Majesty The Queen – were Lieutenant Commander Robert McMurran and Lance Corporal William Mullan, while Danny Maxwell (15) was appointed Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for the County Borough of Belfast. Pictured: Dame Mary presented Lieutenant Commander McMurran, recognising twenty-three years of outstanding volunteer service, initially with the Royal Naval Reserve at HMS Caroline in Belfast and now with HMS Hibernia, at Thiepval.
community arts initiatives. Replay Theatre Company, which produces shows aimed at children and young people under 18, is to develop a “first-ever festival for babies and their adults” that will feature a new commission from composer Neil Martin. The project will be developed in partnership with Belfast Childcare Partnership and East Belfast Partnership. ArtsEkta, Northern
IRELAND’S longest established independent brewery has tapped
Ireland’s leading ethnic arts
into the lingering local taste for all things Giro D’Italia with the
organisation, will work with a
launch of a specially designed craft beer, paying tribute to Belfast’s
rage of community bodies and
cycling legacy. Back in 1888 John Dunlop, a Scottish veterinary
Salford-based Walk the Plank
surgeon practicing in Belfast developed the first inflatable tyre.
to co-produce Nine Nights,
A year later Willie Hume, the captain of Belfast Cruisers’ Cycling
described by the company as
Club, became the first person to buy a bicycle fitted with the Dunlop “a multi-platform outdoor arts spectacle” based on Hindu tyres. The revolutionary addition to Hume’s cycling equipment allowed him to dominate the sport both in Ireland and England. It
folklore. Performances in
also helped lay the foundations for cycling to become a mass appeal the autumn of next year will sport across the world. Dunlop & Hume is an IPA style beer at 5.5% be preceded by a city-wide with distinct hop flavours of First Gold and Challenger. 6 bloommagazine.co.uk
outreach programme.
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Get in touch with your story & share it with the readers of East Belfast • email: stuart@bloommagazine.co.uk St Joseph’s Primary School, Carryduff was named the overall winner of the 2014 Best Kept Schools Awards at a ceremony in June acknowledging the school’s outstanding commitment to enhancing its environment, the second year in a row that it has taken top prize. St Peter’s Nursery School was Best Kept Pre Primary School in the BELB area, while Holy Family Primary School and
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Post Primary Schools respectively.
the school to host a Q&A session, following the screening of her movie, Milo. Ms Imani, who wrote the screenplay for the award winning film as well as episodes of CBBCs The Dumping Ground visited Ashfield and gave the girls a wealth of tips on getting into the film industry, behind the scenes information on the filming of Milo as well as an update on current projects she is working on. The visit was part of the Identity and Belonging Project which Ashfield Girls are currently involved in as part of their ongoing work with FilmClub. Head of Media, Tracy Rossborough said, “This was an amazing experience for the girls as so many of them have already shown an interest in film making through choosing
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row l-r) Heather Reid, teacher,
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Brian Wilson, Vice-Principal and
which will help them not only with their future studies but also if
Rosemary Rainey, Chair of the
they choose to pursue a career in the film industry.” Ms Imai said,
Belfast Education and Library
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Karen O’Hare and Shanah Chauke
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EAST BELFAST MISSION GETS READY FOR SKAINOSFEST
Castlereagh Borough Council’s Community Services have revealed Summer Activity Schemes taking place in 7 different venues from Monday 28th July to Friday 8th August from 10am-1pm daily. Places are available across all seven schemes which will take place in the following Community Centres Moneyreagh, Tullycarnet, Enler, Ballyoran, Clonduff, Braniel and This year the EBM SkainosFest will be held at East Belfast Cregagh. 10 days of fun filled Mission, Skainos Square, Newtownards Road on Saturday 13th activities for children aged 5-11 September from 10am – 6pm and everyone from all communiyears who can enjoy dance, ties and backgrounds are very welcome to join in the fun. The games, crafts, music, sports, event is still at the stage of being organised but there will be football, educational events and more! The scheme is currently the usual activities such as face painting, bouncy castle, free open for registrations from BorBBQ, music events, animals such as owls and snakes and there ough residents only, who will be are competitions also planned so everyone can get involved. required to provide proof of the Flyers and information on Facebook will keep everyone up to child’s age and address. Children date but why not save the date and brings the kids along for a must be aged at least 5 at the great day out. For more information or if you are interested in start of the scheme. From 30th participating, contact Joyce Mason on 028 9045 8560. June the scheme will be open to everyone else. Single Child is a Bricks4Kidz is an exciting new hands on experience where children £5 non-refundable registration Learn, Build and Play with LEGO(r) Bricks. “We offer workshops, fee, plus £2 per child per day. The parties, after school clubs and much more! Don’t build at home alone, Family Rate (2 children or more) come have fun and play with old friends while making new friends. is a £5 non-refundable registraOur structured workshops will challenge your building skills, so join tion fee per family plus £4 per us and perhaps you will become a master builder. Also available at day per family. Contact your loThe Academy here on the Holywood Road are Clayrific classes, learn cal Castlereagh Borough Council to create your very own 3D clay model, using our air drying clay. Community Centre, phone 028 Create your own storyboard to tell others a story from your favourite 9049 4550 or email book! Or enjoy free styling at our monthly club!” communityservices@ castlereagh.gov.uk 77 Holywood Road. 028 9508 8818. www.bricks4kidz.co.uk
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Former Mayor of Castlereagh, Councillor David Drysdale reveals
ArtsEkta, organisers of the annual Belfast Mela (meaning ‘to
the new Fields of Life flowerbed
meet’) is celebrating the launch of its 2014 Festival website by
at Castlereagh Borough Council
going big on value. Discounted ticket deals guarantee entry
Civic Offices along with Fields
and fast track queuing an added incentive to book early for
of Life representative Claire
the Festival which annually attracts up to 20,000 visitors to
Andrews. The flowerbed was laid
Botanic Gardens to enjoy music, dance, food, fashion, street
in recognition of the charitable
theatre, circus and carnival from around the world. Book special
work undertaken while Councillor
discounted tickets for Belfast Mela Festival on 24th August via
David Drysdale was in office.
www.belfastmela.org.uk The staff at Streamvale Open Farm, Dundonald are delighted to have won a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014! Jenni Coates and Stuart Muirhead have been working on the farm since they were at school and are part of a team of enthusiastic animal
Lindores Chess Club originating from Lindores Coffee House in East
lovers who enjoy sharing the farm with visitors. “No two days are
Belfast had an agonising last fixture defeat to deny them Northern
ever the same”, says Jenni, “but
Ireland’s most prestigious league title - The Silver King. The team, in
our main aim is to look after our
their debut season as a club, finished one point behind usual winners
animals and make sure our visi-
Fisherwick. Lindores chased Fisherwick all season and beat them with
tors have a great day out.” Stream-
2 games to go to put one hand on the coveted Silver King. However,
vale Farm would like to thank all
due to a mix up in dates, the team had to forfeit the final match and
the visitors who make their job so
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special and thank them for this
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Netball NI Summer Camp has been arranged to take place in Lough schools, fairs and events all over Moss Leisure Centre from the 18th August to the 22nd August from the city. Products include special1:30 – 4:30pm. From September training will commence in Lough Moss Leisure Centre on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5pm for P5P7 girls and 5-6pm for Year 1 and above. Find Swift Netball Club on Facebook or contact lindsay.collins@hotmail.co.uk
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Volunteers are needed for My Life, My Way, an innovative service whipped cream, plates, napkins and knives so all you have to do is providing support to older people with dementia, and their carers, in East Belfast. Rachel Moorhead (pictured) will work with local people in their own homes and match them to a suitable volunteer, known as an Age NI Dementia Ambassador. These volunteers will help the person to make informed choices about their care needs and signpost them to relevant information, services and facilities that will improve their health and wellbeing and enable them to live life their way. To volunteer, please contact Rachel Moorhead, Age NI Community Navigator, on 0743 658 1437 or rachel.moorhead@ageni.org 16 bloommagazine.co.uk
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Meat Pop Up began as a one off collaboration between a small family farm and a restaurant. ‘Meat Mireille’ as the event was
The excitement is rising at Dunsilla Farm in Newtownards as
called followed the life of a com-
Belfast girl Alara Basturk (3), helped to launch their annual Fun
mercial beef heifer (Limousin
on the Farm event. The annual family fun day, which will be held
breed) called Mireille, starting
on 23rd August this year, has raised hundreds of pounds for local
on the Kerr family farm through
charities over the past 4 years, but this year they will be support-
to Oakdale abattoir, on to Owen
ing a leading local children’s cancer charity. Cancer Fund for
MacMahon butchers and finish-
Children supports local children, teenagers and young people
ing up with a nose-to-tail night of
affected by cancer, and their families, something that Alara and
fine dining in The Bay Tree, Ho-
her family know all too well as she was diagnosed with leukaemia
lywood. Now, William & Joel are
in 2012. 12pm – 5pm. Saturday 23rd August. Entry is £5 for adults
hosting a Meatpopup Barbecue
and kids go free. www.cancerfundforchildren.com
on Sun 10th August at The Bay Tree (baytreeholywood.co.uk)
ASCERT will be delivering a Level 1 Award in Mental Health
Customers can look forward to
Awareness 4 Day Course Accredited by NCFE at East Belfast Network
a butchery workshop by Owen
Centre on 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th September 2014 from 10am – 4pm
McMahon, cookery demonstra-
(participants must attend all four days). The course is free and lunch
tions by Nick Price and Sue
will be provided. This qualification aims to raise awareness of the
Farmer, plus loads of mouthwa-
issues surrounding mental health difficulties; dispel some of the myths
tering sides, sauces and extras.
and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues and
Tickets are £35 which includes
develop learners’ knowledge of the rights of those with mental health
a complimentary drink, cookery
issues. As this is a Level 1 award it is an introductory level course and
& butchery demonstrations and
you do not need any previous training or experience around mental
not forgetting all that food! Call
health to attend. Phone 028 9045 1512 or jean@ebcda.org. The training
William on 028 9042 1419 or visit
will be delivered by ASCERT in partnership with EBCDA.
meatpopup.co.uk
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Located at East Point Entertainment Village Dundonald, Wolfes serving fresh homemade char grilled burgers, BBQ ribs, tender juicy steaks and chicken dishes from all American. Traditional breakfasts and American pancakes, we’ve got lunch all tied up with our Wolfe-pack lunch-packs. Perfect for all those special occasions. Now offering special deals with Battlefield and clip’n’climb We’ve got summer sorted Phone today 02890480377
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Get in touch with your story & share it with the readers of East Belfast • email: stuart@bloommagazine.co.uk Leading Belfast salon Bespoke Hairdressing is set to make the summer a sizzling one with the launch of its Spring/Summer Collection hair trends. Speaking at the launch of the collection, creative director John Morrison said: “We want to ensure our clients step into summer with
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED: CITY AIRPORT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL YOUNG ARTISTS
confidence and feeling ready for the holiday season, whether they spend it home or abroad.”
George Best Belfast City Airport has teamed up with the Ulster Museum to offer their adopted schools a unique opportunity in art. The airport’s Community Fund supported the creative ‘Porcelain Envelope’ project which gave seventy-two P7 pupils from two of the airport’s adopted schools in Belfast - St. Joseph’s Primary School and Victoria Park Primary School – the opportunity to recreate a historical collection of airmailed letters from the 1940s and 1950s into handmade porcelain envelopes which are now displayed in the Ulster Museums interactive Discover Arts Centre where they were created with help from local artist, Lynda B. Owen Grey from Victoria Park Primary School and Cara Sinclair from St. Joseph’s Primary School unveiled the display which will be on display in the Ulster Museum until 22nd June 2014 before being moved to Belfast City Airport for passengers to enjoy. For information on how your school, group or project can apply to the Belfast City Airport Community Fund, contact: communityfund@belfastcityairport.com
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At Castlereagh Borough Council’s annual general meeting, the
a variety of looks depending on
Council elected its final Mayor and Deputy Mayor before the
the occasion, be it a wedding,
reform of Local Government on 1st April 2015. Democratic Union- BBQ, big night out or a day at the races.” University Rd 028 ist, Alderman Jack Beattie MBE was elected to serve as Mayor of Castlereagh and Democratic Unionist, Councillor Sharon Skillen
9024 6664, Belmont Rd 028 9065
as Deputy Mayor for the civic year 2014/15.
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The Captains Catch
63 Comber Road (shopping complex beside Spar) o2 Free Phone Telephone: 07761 289293
Meal Deal
Lunchtime Special
2 Cod 2 Pastys 4 Sausages 3 Chips 2 Tubs of Sauce Free big bottle of juice
£20
Chicken strips & chips Battered sausage & chips Sausage & chips Southern Fried Chicken & Chips Cod bites & chips Choice of gravy, curry or peas
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Fish Supper Includes free tea, bread & butter!
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OAP SPECIAL: Cod bites & chips, peas, free tea, bread & butter £3.50 Open 7 days a week•Monday - Thursday 12-9pm Friday-Sunday 12-10pm Sit in & take away•Delivery available Mon-Thurs 12-9 Fri-Sun 12-10 Includes free tea, bread & butter
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T: 028 9048 6809 E: sweettreecafe@yahoo.co.uk A: 37a Comber Road, Dundonald
Sam Tompson Bridge, Victoria Park
CONNSWATER COMMUNITY GREENWAY SECTION SET TO OPEN
P
Pond Dipping Area Orangefield Park
Celebrate!
hase 1 of the Connswater
with song, walks, cycling, circus,
cycling paths in the parks
Community Greenway and
acrobatics and much, much
• Viewing areas
East Belfast Flood Alleviation
more. In the meantime why not
• New outdoor gym equipment
Scheme is nearing completion.
pop into Orangefield or Victoria
lighting, benches, landscaping
The 9km Connswater
Parks to see how the Connswater
and planting.
Community Greenway (CCG)
Community Greenway is shaping WORK WILL SOON BEGIN ON
will run through the heart of east
up. Both parks have been greatly
PHASE 2 INCLUDING:
Belfast connecting parks and
improved as part of this multi
• C.S. Lewis themed civic square
open spaces, from Cregagh Glen
million pound project.
at Holywood Arches
to Victoria Park and providing
LOOK OUT FOR:
• Public art at Holywood Arches
a link to the Harbour Estate and
• Realigned Knock River which
and at key gateways
Titanic Quarter.
now flows through the heart of
• New play areas at Avoniel and
The Greenway construction is
Orangefield Park
Loop River Park
divided into 2 phases; Phase 1
• New Sam Thompson Bridge,
• 13kms new paths for walking
which focused in Orangefield
connecting Victoria Park to
and cycling
and Victoria Park areas started
Airport Road
• New bridges, crossings, signage
July 2013 and will be completed
• New bridges - Orangefield Park Improvements to the rivers
summer 2014, Phase 2 works will
• New pond dipping area in
Flood defences
start late 2014 and be completed
Orangefield Park
Lighting,benches, landscaping
late 2016. Come and see the
• 3kms of new walking and
and planting.
new Greenway on Saturday 23rd August, 1pm-5pm and celebrate the completion of the Orangefield section. This will be a fun afternoon for all the family 22 bloommagazine.co.uk
Celebration event 23rd August: For details call 9046 7925 Visit the website communitygreenway.co.uk facebook www.facebook.com/ConnswaterCommunityGreenway Twitter @ConnswaterCG. Share your images of CCG using #MyCCG
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DUNDONALD Dundonald is a thriving and buzzing community with a vast array of locally owned businesses covering all manner of products and services. So we have put them all together into one handy guide for you to take with you when you visit for a shopping trip. Enjoy! OLITAZ CAFE Located in Dundonald Village, between Oasis Dentist & Medicare Pharmacy is Olitaz Cafe. Open 6 days a week, we offer Breakfast all day! Big Breakfast only £5 & includes tea/coffee or a Streamvale has all the farm animals you could hope to see from tiny chicks to shaggy cattle. Also supervised feeding and cuddle times, rides, indoor
can. We also offer sandwiches, paninis and wraps. Soup is made fresh each day and served with bakery made wheaten bread. Watch out for our daily specials. Unit 2 Moat House, 963-969 Upper Newtownards Road Tel 07512 937633
JACKSON’S SHOE REPAIRS
and outdoor play areas, full
We are located in Dundonald village between Village Ark pet
facilities and refreshments at
shop and Castle Properties, we repair all ranges of shoes at high
the Creamery cafe, where you
quality plus key cutting, watch repairs, phone and iPad repairs
can buy our home made ice
and have a large range of shoe dyes and other stock including
cream. Open Easter to the end
umbrellas, walking sticks and Zippos.
of October. 38, Ballyhanwood
977 Upper Newtownards Road, Tel 07739 873791
Road, BT5 7SN. 02890 483244.
CAMPBELL’S HOME BAKERY
www.streamvale.com
We offer a diverse range of The Elk is a traditional
wonderful preservative free
We are a barbers jointly
country pub offering great
breads. We use speciality
owned by Tracy and Simone.
food, fantastic service and
blends of high quality ingre-
Conveniently located on the
stacks of atmosphere. With
dients employing traditional
Comber Road (Formerly Moat
free parking and disabled
methods to create unique
newsagents) with free parking.
access, it’s the perfect place
bread, delicious pastry, buns,
We guarantee a warm, friendly
to enjoy a hearty meal or
cupcakes and scrumptious
and professional experience
relaxing drink with friends
cakes. Indulge your fresh cream
from traditional cuts to the
and family. 793 Upper
craving, or pick up a tart. New
very latest trends. Stockist of
Newtownards Road.
tastes, flavours with beloved
American Crew. 57 Comber Rd,
Tel: 028 9048 0004
traditional home baking is the
theelkbar.com
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Conveniently located on the Upper Newtownards Road, in the heart of Dundonald Village, The Elk is a traditional country pub offering great food, fantastic service and stacks of atmosphere.
Head Chef David and his kitchen team, deliver the very best in Traditional Fayre. We only source fresh produce and almost everything is prepared from the simplest raw ingredients, which ensures our menus are always seasonal.
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PAY A VISIT TO: Dundonald MOTOPARTS
At The Hairy Barkers Dog
We are a one stop shop for all your motoring needs with a complete range of car parts and accessories for British, continental and American cars. Everything for summer motoring; leisure batteries, trailer lighting, dog guards plus we specialise in roof boxes, racks and cycle carriers - We will beat any Halfords price including half price offers and we fit for free! We also have valeting and cleaning products, wheel trims, seat covers and much more. 55 Comber Road. Tel: 028 9048 2972. www.moto-parts.co.uk
Grooming salon we are fully qualified Dog groomers and of course dog lovers. We provide a friendly and helpful service for you and your dog. We have experience grooming all different sizes and breeds of dogs. We aim to meet your requirements and try to make the grooming experience pleasant for your dog. We can guarantee we will treat your pet as if it was one of our own and in a relaxing
We repair your GHD’s while you wait for £20! We also sell reconditioned GHD’s from £50 with warranty and fix laptops, vacuums and most small electrical appliances. Plus we have number of reconditioned appliances for sale. Unit 2, 57 Comber Rd. Tel: 028 9048 1334.
THE CAPTAINS CATCH The Captain’s Catch is located on Comber Road in the shopping complex beside the Spar. That means there is fantastic parking facilities right outside. Our speciality is of course our classic fish and chips but we also have pasties, sausages, southern fried chicken, cod bites, sirloin steak and more! Not only that we have a brilliant line up of deals constantly running. 63 Comber Rd. Tel 07761 289293
atmosphere. We do not use cage dryers, we are all hands on. Our service offers grooming, nail clipping, ear cleaning, bath and dry, flea treatments and pet dental care etc. We also use dog friendly products for allergies. Keep up to date with our special offers on Facebook : The Hairy Barkers. Unit 8 Hanwood Business Park Tel: 028 9048 6152.
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We have a fantastic range of quality, affordable cars available for a every budget. All our cars are fully serviced, MOT’d, HPI checked and warranted. Plus we fully valet every vehicle. Finance deals are available too so call in to see what we have, it could be the car you’ve been looking for. 1087 Upp Newtownards Rd. 028 9543 7008 millreaghmotors.co.uk
Café Nosh has recently underwent an expansion, and transformation. This award winning café has long been serving up fantastic food and drink but now has a wonderfully comfortable environment to match with a play area for the little ones too! Now offering a delicious bistro menu every Thurs & Fri evening (BYO) and a new deli, Café Nosh is well worth a try! 64 Comber Rd. Tel 028 489199 cafenosh.co.uk
QUALITY AFFORDABLE USED CARS ALL CARS FULLY SERVICED FINANCE AVAILABLE ALL CARS MOTD FULLY VALETED ALL CARS WARRANTED CARS BOUGHT CASH 1087 Upper Newtownards Road Dundonald BT16 1UG 02895 437008 www.millreaghmotors.co.uk
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Fletcher Meats was established in 1973 and has been trading for over 50 years. It is now run by Neil Fletcher, the third generation of butcher in the Fletcher family. We take great pride in our products and are constantly moving with the times. We are a traditional butchers shop but also do ready meals and have our products in the local Spar on the Comber Road for your Located at East Point Entertainment Village
convenience when we are closed. Weekly special offers are always available. 39 Comber Road. Tel: 028 9048 3111
Dundonald, at Wolfes we are serving fresh homemade char grilled burgers, BBQ ribs, tender juicy steaks and chicken dishes from
Celebrating almost a decade
all American, traditional breakfasts and American
The Village Ark is a pet
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Perfect for all those special
heart of Dundonald Village.
occasions. Our philosophy
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Located at East Point Entertainment Village Dundonald, Wolfes serving fresh rabbits, hamsters, tortoises, possiblechar range ofburgers, food, BBQ ribs, tender homemade grilled juicy steaks and chicken dishes guinea pigs and birds alongusing only the freshest and from all American. Traditional and American pancakes, got lunch all tied with sidewe’ve leading brand pet up food, tastiestbreakfasts ingredients from local our Wolfe-pack lunch-packs. accessories, as well as live producers. Plus we are now Perfect for all those special occasions. food and frozen food (small offering special deals with Now offering special deals with Battlefield and clip’n’climb We’ve got summer sorted Phone today 02890480377 mice,chicks & rats). We also Battlefield and Clip’n’Climb.
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Unit 4a EastPoint
(appointment by booking
Entertainment Village.
only) 975 Upper Newtownards
Tel 028 9048 0377
Road. Tel: 07564 490998. www.thevillageark.co.uk
of serving the finest curries Cinnamon has recently undergone a major refurb. The award winning restaurant boosts a sleek and cutting edge interior design where you can enjoy the ultimate culinary experience. A highly experienced and enthusiastic team of staff ensure perfection is maintained in every aspect. A brand new menu leaves you spoilt for choice with exclusive, hand perfected dishes. Choose from a great selection of beers, wines and spirits to compliment your meal or bring your own wine. Prior booking is recommended at weekends. 47 Comber Road. Tel 028 9048 0680 www.cinnamon.gb.com
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Supplying Quality Meat since 1970
Super Summer BBQ Deals 2 Chicken Fillet Kebabs (or Chinese, Texan or sweet chilli) 12 Chinese Chicken Wings (or plain, Texan or sweet chilli) 2 Texan Chicken Fillets (or plain, sweet chilli, Piri Piri, Argentinean fire) 12 Sweet Chilli Pork Ribs (or Texan, Chinese or plain) 6 Sausages Any Flavour 4 4oz Steak Burgers (or peppred or texan)
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get samples of wall-papers, as well as pictures. Then, I would meet with the clients a second time and show them my design ideas. Then, if I get their blessing, start work or further discuss their requirements and repeat the process with more clearly defined parameters.’ As well as the design part, Robin also undertakes the manual labour, painting, papering, laying wood and laminate flooring etc. He has certainly taken on some dramatic and theatrical projects which he has been seemingly born to do. ‘I loved doing the Tim Burton inspired bedroom. It was an interesting challenge to transform quite a small, awkwardly shaped room into a pleasing space. Some hard graft and thought from my side, and I have given the client something really special that they enjoy long after I’m off the scene.’
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HAY FEVER LOCAL Expert AND Advice YOUR EYES
Local optometrist Eric Mercer answers your questions and gives advice on common eye problems. This month, Eric discusses the pertinent topic of hay fever and how to relieve its troublesome eye symptoms.
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ost of us have been enjoying the recent sunny weather. However, if you are a hay fever sufferer, the resulting high pollen counts may cause untold misery with runny noses, sore throats and frequent sneezing or coughing. If your eyes are affected it makes them itchy, watery and red – a condition called seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Unfortunately, recent studies show that hay fever is on the increase. While currently around 20% of the population have the condition, these rates are projected to double over the next 20 years.
WHAT IS HAY FEVER? Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to airborne pollen. It occurs when your immune system mistakes pollen grains for harmful foreign bodies. Hyper-sensitised cells respond by releasing the chemical histamine which causes swelling and inflammation in the membranes lining your eyes, nose, throat and sinuses. 38 bloommagazine.co.uk
TREATMENT & TIPS While there is no cure for hay fever, there are a variety of treatments and techniques to help relieve its troublesome symptoms. You should protect your eyes by minimizing exposure to pollen. Useful strategies include staying indoors at peak times, keeping windows closed and wearing wraparound sunglasses when outside. Eyewashes and artificial tear drops help by flushing out pollen particles from your eyes. Inflammation can be eased by applying cold compresses to your closed eyelids. You should also try to avoid rubbing your eyes as this will aggravate any swelling.
ANTIHISTAMINES When pollen cannot be avoided, you can try over-the-counter medications. Antihistamine tablets are usually very effective at soothing eye irritation, as well as alleviating the other symptoms of hay fever. If your eye symptoms are particularly acute, anti-histamine eye drops
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have a passion for creating
They have a wealth of industry experience working in some of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world from The Culloden, Glenagles in Scotland and as far as Sydney and New Zealand which has culminated in them opening the casual dining eatery Graze in East Belfast. Graze serves seasonallyinspired cuisine with a commitment to using local and sustainable foods. “The name was something that we came up with as we believed great food and great dining experiences were always better when shared or grazed!” says Neil. “The concept is that we take great pride in our relaxed style of service and our welcoming staff go to great lengths to make diners feel at ease, comfortable and well taken care of. Our
the garlic & chili prawns, the
For dessert the Chocolate
menu is small and simple. We
Fivemiletown goats cheese
Fondant, Apple & Blackberry
source the freshest ingredients
fritter or the salt and chilli
crumble or the Petit four. We
every day and hope to offer our
squid to start. For mains the
have a passion for flavour,
customers something special
Scallops on risotto, the Hake
quality ingredients, and for
when it comes to seafood, game with chilli comber potatoes, and meats.” First time visitors tempura of green beans
creating an atmosphere that is
to Graze are often helped with
and lime butter, the seafood
haven for people who simply
the menu but Neil shares some
linguine or the Herford Sirloin.
love food and drink.”
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Peas with Lettuce
until the peas are cooked. About 3 tablespoons of liquid should be left in the saucepan. Taste and add a pinch of sugar if
finely minced juice of 1 lemon ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• Serves 6 900 g (2 lb) shelled peas 6 spring onions, chopped 10 outer lettuce leaves 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons butter pinch salt and sugar 8 tablespoons water Cut the lettuce into strips and place in a saucepan. Add all the other ingredients except the sugar, then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or 44 bloommagazine.co.uk
necessary: some peas are sweeter than others, so the seasoning should be adjusted to personal taste. Do not strain but serve in the sauce.
Plaice Lahori • Serves 4 4 large plaice fillets oil or melted butter lemon wedges, to garnish Marinade 2 tablespoons onion,
or 2 teaspoons fresh pinch each powdered garlic and turmeric stem chopped green ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger pulp of 2 ripe tomatoes, no skin salt and pepper A great favourite of mine, but you do need large plaice, not those wafer-thin, tasteless little things you see most often. Actually, I have also made it with dogfish and monkfish fillets, and it was delicious, but it was cooked longer.
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underneath. Serve with brown
instead of lemon. Combine the
score with a sharp knife if very thick. Mix the marinade ingredients together, pounding well, then pour over the fish and leave for about 2 hours. Line a grilling pan with foil and brush
rice and green beans.
egg yolks, sugar and lemon rind and juice, and mix very well with a wooden spoon. Dissolve the gelatine in 150 ml (¼ pint) water in a saucepan, stirring over a low heat for a minute or two. Pour into
over with oil or melted butter and turn on the grill. Let it get quite hot with the pan underneath, but do not let the oil brown. Lift the fish and marinade gently on and grill at medium level for about 7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. The heat of the foil at the bottom will cook the
Peas With Lettuce
Lemon Souffle • Serves 4-6 4 large eggs, separated 175 g (6 oz) sugar finely grated rind of 1 lemon 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice 15 g (½ oz) powdered gelatine This is a very fresh, non-fattening soufflé which can also be made with orange, lime and grapefruit
the lemon mixture in a steady stream, stirring from time to time to blend well. Leave for about half an hour until it begins to set. Beat the egg whites stiffly. With a metal spoon, add the beaten egg whites, getting right to the bottom of the mixture. Pour into serving dishes and chill to set.
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The Property Bloom IT’S ON The House
Welcome to Bloom Magazine’s Essential Local Property Insight
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ith continuing signs of
what about homeowners who are
hit soon, some say before the year
recovery in the property
facing the impending mortgage
is out. We have some pointers
market, we remain in constant
interest rate rises? Many are
from the Citizens Advice Bureau
contact with the local estate
unprepared for the jump in
on how to cope with an increase
agents on your doorstep. But
monthly outgoings that is set to
in payments or drop in income.
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If you’ve got a variable rate mortgage, remember that your repayments will go up if interest rates go up. If interest rates fall, not all lenders will drop their rates so ask your lender what they will do if this happens. If you’ve got a mortgage with a low starting rate for a fixed period, make sure you know when the fixed period ends and find out a few months before then what deal your lender will offer you.
Expert Advice
Find out what other deals are available and get financial advice if
“Find out what other deals are available and get financial advice if necessary. You can use a mortgage calculator to work out how much your mortgage repayments will increase if interest rates go up. ” 46 bloommagazine.co.uk
necessary. You can use a mortgage calculator to work out how much your mortgage repayments will increase if interest rates go up. You can plan ahead for interest rate rises and a drop in your income by: • Taking out accident, sickness and unemployment insurance • Building interest rate rises into your budget. Using the mortgage calculator, enter interest rates that are 1% or 2% higher than they are now, to see whether you would still be able to afford your mortgage and live life the way you want to. • Building up an emergency fund by putting some money into a savings account every week or month • Regularly reviewing your budget • Finding out what your employer provides if you become ill. If you’re already struggling to pay your mortgage or have got behind with your repayments, there are things you can do to get back on track and stop yourself falling further behind. There is useful information on mortgage arrears and payment difficulties on the nidirect website at www.nidirect.gov.uk
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simply put – we make plays for children because
first started up,’ says Fiona, ‘most of what we did happened in schools. We didn’t want to leave the magic of theatre to the few
only good things happen when kids get involved in theatre! It opens their minds, fires their imaginations, let’s them see things from a different angle. Even if the only result is that when they are adults they aren’t scared of ‘going to the theatre’ that is a good thing. All of the stuff we make costs less than taking them to the cinema. And it stays with them for much longer than the latest blockbuster (Maybe not Frozen. Even Replay can’t compete with that!)’ For lots of children Repaly Theatre Company are their first taste of professional theatre. They are the only company in Northern Ireland who work with all ages of children – from babies as young as 4 weeks old to teenagers who are about to leave school. A few years ago, they also made a commitment to find the funds to allow them to work with PMLD children in special schools, as
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who could afford to go to the big venues like the Lyric or The Grand Opera House. So we made sure that the play which was performed in the primary school hall was exactly the same as the one that went to theatres – same set, same lighting, same actors. In fact when the new Lyric reopened we were the first children’s company to perform on the main stage.’
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for Replay, it is not just about selling tickets to plays. All of the stuff they make gets tested on the actual audience. ‘We like to call them our creative consultants. We are always looking for local schools or families to help us make sure the work is bang on for the age group. So we would love to hear from you – like us on Facebook
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LOVE HEARTS In recent weeks I’ve found some beautiful tops on my thrifty travels through East Belfast, which have updated my wardrobe from gloomy to sunny. I’ve worn the heart print top from Oxfam countless times since I bought it! The colours are bright and summery, and it’s just as perfect with jeans and £4 from Oxfam Cregagh Road
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MELLOW MUSTARD I used to be a bit averse to the colour mustard - it was my old school uniform that caused this irrational response! Now though, I love mustard shades, especially with navy. This sweet blouse from Cancer £2.50 from Cancer Focus NI, Ballyhackamore
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It not just summer clothes that are in abundance in your local charity shops, there are plenty of accessories about too, so keep your eye out for bright bags, sandals and sunglasses. Enjoy the sun!
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