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HOLYWOOD • EDITION #23 • NOVEMBER 2014
WELCOME! We have another jam packed edition in store for you this month. And if it actually was metaphorically packed with jam then it would be pretty much oozing out the sides and all over the show. Which roughly translated means there’s quite a bit to read inside the magazine this month. And once you read it you then convert that into stuff to do. The unavoidable changing of the weather vibes never signals any kind of deceleration in events and gatherings. In fact inside and outside, there will always be Bloom Magazine Belfast
something to stick in your filofax to do in the month ahead. We have a vast array of it for you ranging from the seasonal craft fairs and pre chrimbo get togethers (which means the mulled wine will be on the go) to food, art, charity news, property, local business expertise and a whole lot more. Remember, if there’s something you know about that we don’t know about then let us know about it and we can let the readers know about it too. And they can read all about it. What about that? Nice one. Enjoy! @bloommag
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4 LOCAL NEWS Heres’s the rundown of the local news and views and so on
6 WHALLEY FINE ART The newly rebranded Whalley Fine Art & Framing. Win a print!
8 TIS THE SEASON The story of the Galbraith Family & Craigavad Turkeys
10 THE XMAS SWITCH ON It’s that time of year again for the Holywood switch on.
14 HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL All the info on this months fantastic festival
18 WILLS MONTH Local solicitors Hunt on how you should plan for the future
20 HEALTH & BEAUTY Deborah Harper has a message from the heart
24 COOKBOOK Wonderful recipes from Canteen @ The Mac
26 NORTH DOWN BUSINESS The awards ceremony produced some worthy Holywood winners!
30 DAISY LODGE OPENS Rory McIlroy officially opens the incredible Daisy Lodge
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COFFEE MORNING LAUNCHED The Coffee Shop at Redburn Community Centre is run as an honesty café by volunteers from the community. It has proved so successful that it is going to be weekly, every Wednesday 11am1pm. Fiona Preshaw decorated the hall in style and thanks the charity shops in town for their very generous donations. The well-dressed mannequins were supplied by Cancer Research
SCHOOL REWARD PROGRAMME
and Oxfam. Floral Boutique
Priory College and local business Little Wing, have joined forces
tables and Skinners donated
to deliver a new Senior School Reward Programme. In a new ini-
some delicious buns. While
sent flowers to decorate the
tiative every pupil has the chance to have their hard work and /
everyone had a cup of coffee or
or good behaviour recognised by teachers in a ‘positive referrals’
tea, relaxed and enjoyed talking
week at the end of each month. Every time a pupil receives a positive referral they accrue points, and those pupils gaining the most points will get a voucher for a delicious pizza slice or hot
to friends and sharing ideas, the children were entertained in the creche. So do come along,
drink of their choice. Head of Senior School, Ms Ferguson did a
bring your friends for a cuppa
little market research at the end of last year to see what pupils
and a chat. For further informa-
wanted from their reward system. ‘Our pupils wanted either food or drinks as their rewards and with Little Wing opening in Holywood it seemed like a perfect fit. We approached Little Wing and they agreed to sponsor our new rewards programme. Little
tion about the café, contact Bridget on 90428036 Redburn Community Centre Jackson’s Road,
Wing are always keen to work in partnership with their local com-
Holywood
munity and all of us in Priory College look forward to developing
BT18 9EZ
that relationship in the future’. 4 bloommagazine.co.uk
NORTH DOWN CRAFT COLLECTIVE North Down Craft Collective will be fundraising for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland this month with a kids Christmas craft workshop. On Saturday 8th November, along with the amazing range of artisan craft and food stalls, your little ones can unleash their creative
LOCAL KARATE SUCCESS ON TOUR Northern Ireland Karate Association had huge success on the teams tour of Argentina. The NI junior team travelling and competed in two
side by handcrafting their own
major events; Pan American Open championship and the WKC, World
Christmas decorations. The
Karate Championships. “What a massive experience and achievement,
fabulous face painter will also
to compete, travel to amazing country and meet so many different
be on hand to create Frozen’s
competitors from all around the world, said Sensei Cathy McAleer.
Elsa and Olaf amongst other
“This was a very high standard event however there was a lower
requests! It’s all happening
attendance due to location, price and distance and only the top in each
in Holywood Old School on
country were able to travel and compete.” The team achieved 6 world
Church Road from
champions, 2 silver and 8 bronze medals, across the two discipline
10am until 4pm.
kata and kumite and Cathy couldn’t have been happier with the teams performance and results. If you’d like to participate in karate, contact
Treat yourself or someone
Cathy McAleer at cathymcaleer@yahoo.co.uk or call 07751465323.
special to a magnificent Pink Afternoon Tea at Culloden Estate and Spa in aid of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland’s Breast Cancer Appeal. Includes a selection of delicious sandwiches, savouries, pastries, cakes and scones, a choice of specialist teas and coffees, and a pink champagne cocktail. Available for parties of
Holywood’s largest legal practice, Hunt Solicitors celebrated ten
two or more any day of the week
years in business last month. Senior Partner, Patrick Hunt found-
2.30pm-5pm. 24 hours notice
ed the practice in 2004 with assistance from Darren Rainey, who
required. £34 per person, £5
became Partner in 2006. The practice has grown from strength to
from each tea helps support
strength with six solicitors and just under 20 employees in total,
the Cancer Focus services for
providing clients with expert advice and assistance in all areas of
women with breast cancer. 028 9042 1066
law including conveyancing, wills and probate, family matters, claims, immigration, criminal and employment. huntsolicitors.com bloommagazine.co.uk 5
BACK IN THE FRAME THE WHALLEY GALLERY IN HOLYWOOD HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 6 YEARS AND HAS UNDERTAKEN A MAJOR REFURBISHMENT.
The business has been renamed and re branded
COMPETITION
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to Whalley Fine Art & Framing and it has proved a major hit with its followers. Their eclectic choice of artists and products are creating a lot of attention in the art world. Dawn Crothers is one of its major selling artists and has had an amazing response at the gallery. Her famous snail paintings are fast becoming a ‘must have’ item and are said to adorn the walls of Kensington Palace and some ‘A’ list celebrities both at home and abroad. Dawn will also have a stall at Victoria Square this Christmas every day from 7th to 24th December except Saturdays. The gallery business has expanded focusing on Art Fairs and are set to go to Edinburgh’s prestigious EAF in November. The gallery also represents another emerging talented artist called Eddie Miller from East Belfast whose work focuses on a bygone era in the shipyard and surrounding area’s of Belfast. A major solo show for Eddie will be held in the Titanic visitors centre in March 2015. The new gallery will be the place to go for that unusual gift as they are about to launch amazing art workshops for adults which can be purchased in gift box form for Christmas!
For news and exclusive invitations: www.whalleyfineart.com 48c High Street 028 9543 5110 6 bloommagazine.co.uk
To celebrate the launch of Dawn Crothers new range of Ltd edition prints, Whalley Fine Art & Framing are giving away a Ltd edition framed print of ‘Bob the Snail’! To enter: What is the size of ‘Bob the Snail’ which has just been launched as a print? A. 10” x 12” B. 12” x 16” C 18” x 24” The answer is on www.dawncrothers.com online shop. Email the answer to: dawn@dawncrothers.com by 30/11/14. Please include your address and contact number. Good luck!
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CRAIGAVAD TURKEYS: FROM THE FARM sinews are removed. Turkey crowns can be TO THE FEAST leg provided on request. The Galbraith family have been farming at Craigavad, Holywood since 1935. Initially a dairy farm, their focus now is to grow a number of free range bronze turkeys for the Christmas trade. They have chosen to grow the multi award winning Kelly bronze turkeys which are slowly matured over a 22 week period to provide a succulent bird of high quality flavour and texture.
Jeremy continues, “This year we also have
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your family and friends to a bronze Craigavad
promoters. They are full of flavour as they
of different sized birds to suit all parties.
he turkeys are fed a wholesome cereal based diet including locally grown oats
and wheat, without any antibiotics or growth are slowly grown and have the best of living conditions, enjoying open pasture by day and the shelter of a deep straw filled barn by night. “Traditional processing is carried out on the farm,” says Jeremy, “thus reducing the stress
crowns available along with boneless turkey roasts too. Again we have partnered a local free range pig farmer and are offering really tasty hams to compliment our turkeys and we have the full range of vegetables and potatoes, all again from a local farm.” Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a traditional turkey dinner so why not treat turkey? Whether you are catering for a large or small group of people, they offer a range Christmas is a very busy time of year and so to allow you to make the most of your festive season, you can collect when suits you or the family will deliver your turkey at a time convenient for you!
of transport and starts mid December. Once the birds have been hand plucked, they are hung for a minimum of 10 days. This helps to tenderise the meat and develop its full flavour.” In the final dressing of the bird the 8 bloommagazine.co.uk
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Yes no sooner than you put the sun loungers away its time for the big festive light switch on! The event takes place on 29th November and the fun runs from 11am through to 6pm. An afternoon of the season’s festivities set in Holywood town centre. Here ais all the info you need:
11am - 6pm, High Street Outdoor Christmas Market Inflatable Snowman Disco
1.30pm Children’s entertainment, “Magic George” Magic Show for children
1pm – 3pm, Queen’s Leisure Complex – Youth Wing Christmas Crafts for children. Pay on the day: £1 per five activities
2.30pm Reptile Show for Children Brian Stewart
Holywood Library Programme: 12noon Flowers for Christmas, demonstration by Ann Moore 12.45pm “Yummy Treats” by Catherine Ferguson, Cup–Cake decorations
4.30pm, Holywood Library Christmas Tree Light Switch On by the Mayor of North Down 4.45pm Following the lights switch-on Ballykeel Conservative Flute Band (at the Danske Bank site) Have a great day!
This festive season the town celebrates The Twelve Days of Christmas with merry, joyful and unique festal window displays. The Christmas Tree Light Switch On will be signed by the British Deaf Association Northern Ireland Organised in association with Holywood & District Community Council and Bangor & Holywood Town Centre Management 10 bloommagazine.co.uk
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HOLYWOOD’S ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ON ITS WAY! ONE OF THE OLDEST FESTIVALS, WITH ONE OF THE LONGEST UNBROKEN HISTORIES, BEGINS ON THURSDAY, 13th NOV AND GOES ON UNTIL THE END OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOLYWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL COMMITTEE JOHN YOUNG EXPLAINS THE MAGIC. St Dominic’s Senior Choir
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Above: Niamh McAlister Winner of the Foster Shield + £100 with David Beer, adjudicator
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here are all kinds of reasons for supporting.
and an adjudicator – and being assessed on what
Whether you take part as an entrant, help as
they do. You will also hear the comments, advice
a steward or simply attend as a member of the
and guidance of our adjudicators, all of them
audience, we believe that you will greatly enjoy
experts in their chosen areas and all very highly
the experience.
experienced. And you will see all the performers
And this is why we make this statement so con-
listening intently to what the adjudicators say,
fidently. First, the Festival attracts well over 500
learning how well they have done and reflecting
entries across a wide range of classes, everything
on the steps they can take be perform at an even
from Irish traditional music and music theatre to
higher level in future.
solo singers and instrumentalists and choirs. You
You will see performers grow in confidence and
will have plenty of variety.
self-belief, in other words, and you will, as a
Second, the Festival brings in to Holywood
result, understand what this Festival is all about
something like 3,000 people from very different
and why the committee of dedicated volunteers
backgrounds, so you will meet those who share
who make it happen believe it is worthwhile.
your interest in music-making and your pleasure
So, make an effort to join us at the Queen’s Hall
in being actively involved.
in Holywood. You can find classes scheduled for
And third, you will see and hear performances
each day from our published programme or from
of many different kinds, many of them given by
our website. You can buy tea and coffee while
children and young people who have little or no
you are there and our admission charges are
experience of standing in front of an audience –
ridiculously low. I look forward to meeting you.
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NOVEMBER Is Wills Month EVERY NOVEMBER PEOPLE ACROSS NORTHERN IRELAND ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK ABOUT MAKING THEIR WILLS. HERE IS SOME GUIDANCE ON QUESTIONS WE ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR WILL. By Hunt Solicitors
Q. I’ve already told everyone what I want so why do I need a Will?
would recommend you take legal advice from a qualified professional in that country to ensure
A. Letting your family know your wishes is impor-
your Will can be drafted in the manner you wish.
tant. However if you do not have a written Will
Q. I am due to get married soon, how will this affect my Will?
which has been properly signed and witnessed it will result in your property being distributed in accordance with the strict rules of Intestacy. If the wishes you expressed do not adhere to these rules your Estate may have to make additional applications to Court which may lead to a delay in distributing your assets and increased costs. In some cases the matter may end up having to be resolved through the High Court.
Q. I have property abroad, does my Will in Northern Ireland cover this? A. Wills are drafted to take into account your worldwide assets, therefore a Will drafted in Northern Ireland can certainly take foreign property into account. You are entitled to draft a further Will in the country your property is situated but be careful it does not inadvertently revoke the Will you made in Northern Ireland. You should also be mindful that some other countries do have forced succession rules and the terms of your Will may not be valid in that country. We 18 bloommagazine.co.uk
A. Entering into a Marriage or a Civil Partnership will automatically revoke an existing Will, unless the Will was made in contemplation of the upcoming event. In contrast a Divorce will not automatically revoke a Will and only the portions of the Will which refer to your ex spouse will be invalid. It is always advisable to review your Will following a divorce or marriage to ensure it will still follow your wishes.
These are just a small number of queries we are asked on a regular basis and we would always advise that having a professionally drafted Will is the best course of action. Contact us today to arrange an initial consultation. We can discuss your personal circumstances and draft a Will that suits your needs. 77 High Street, Holywood. 028 90 428 600. www.huntsolicitors.com. Facebook and Twitter.
HEALTH BEAUTY & WELLBEING
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I see and hear women constantly criticising themselves. We focus on every flaw. So, my advice - avoid magnifying mirrors, throw away the celeb mags, learn to feel good in your own skin. Smile and smile more. It is the warmest, most open and endearing feature of any person. It puts people at ease and it draws you towards them. People are so busy, always going guilty for having not done, tried somewhere, doing something,
to do, meant to do, will do…It is
looking after someone, planning, constant, persistent and it takes working, shopping, meeting,
people to dark, lonely places
emailing, texting, exercising,
where they experience no peace,
feeling guilty. Always feeling
contentment or joy.
HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR BODY? Well I passionately believe that if you look after your mind, your body will feel the benefits and you can take care of the mind by also taking care of the exterior. This is not superficial or indulgent - it is, I would argue, essential. I am not going to speak for all beauty salons, not all will have the same ethos, but what I aim to achieve every day, for every client is from the moment you come through the door of the salon, you relax. A lovely smell, a smiling face, you take a seat, turn your phone off, a sip of water, have 5 minutes to breathe, there is no noise, it is still and peaceful. Already something has happened in your day that you probably don’t get the chance to do very often. You simply sit. The smiling face returns and tells you to follow them into a dimly lit room, candles sparkle, there is a treatment couch, the therapist gives you instructions and you are left, in the dark, with the candles, the towel and you have to lie down. Lie down?! in the middle of the day?! (Yes, and you do as it would be weird in this story if you dont.)
SMILE You lie down, and the friendly girl comes back in. There are lovely smells, you experience touch. You breathe deeply and the fears begin to pass and the sense of wellbeing increases. This doesn’t just happen in a massage, I have seen people relax deeply during a 15 min eyebrow wax, a pedicure, file and paint, a facial. This is your space. If you want to chat you can, if you want to close your eyes, fall asleep or simply flick the switch in your brain to off mode that is all good! I cannot explain just how much this matters. You will feel brighter, you may feel emotional, (and we all sometimes need a valve to release the pressure) you will feel your spirits lift and you will have something nice to show for it! Pretty toes, lighter shoulders, neat eyebrows, hair free upperlip, buffed and polished soft skin.
Debs
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Canteen at the MAC has developed an enviable culinary reputation in its two and a half year history. Run by JRS Catering, the seven day per week business has not only seamlessly served visitors to the MAC, but it has also become a dining destination in its own right – securing awards and rave reviews. Head Chef, Sean McCann has given us a sneak peek into some of the most popular dishes to feature on the delectable menu…
Spread chicken fillets and squash evenly on a tray and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked ,the squash has caramelized and is tender. Leave to cool for a few minutes. Combine yogurt, lemon juice and harissa paste. On a serving platter spread the leaves, shallot, pomegranate seeds and chickpeas. Top with slices of roast chicken and butternut squash before spooning over the yoghurt dressing.
Braised beef feather blade, butternut squash gratin • Serves 4 BEEF 1kg feather blade steak, trimmed and cut into 4 even pieces. 3tbsp oil
Moroccan spiced chicken, roast squash, chickpea pomegranate salad & HARISSA YOGHURT DRESSING • Serves 4 CHICKEN 4 boneless chicken fillets 200220g 1tbsp ground cumin 1tbsp ground cinnamon 1tbsp turmeric 1tbsp smoked paprika 2 cloves garlic, crushed. 2tbsp honey 1tsp salt
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SALAD 1 large butternut squash, peeled deseeded, cut into big pieces 1 pomegranate, seeds only 1 can chick pea, drained 1 shallot, finely sliced 250g baby salad leaves YOGHURT 100mls natural yoghurt Juice of half a lemon 1 tsp harissa paste finely grated zest & juice of 1 lime Combine the spices, honey, garlic and salt in a bowl. Rub into the chicken fillets and leave aside to marinade for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 180oC
3 shallots, sliced 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250mls red wine 500mls beef stock 2tbsp tomato puree 4-5 sprigs thyme Sea salt , ground black pepper. GRATIN 500g maris piper potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled, halved 284ml carton double cream 300ml full fat milk 20g butter Sea salt
FOR MORE BLOOM RECIPES YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.BLOOMMAGAZINE.CO.UK Preheat oven to 160oC Season the beef with salt and pepper, then place in a hot heavy based frying pan and seal on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to casserole dish. Return the pan to a reduced heat, add the remaining oil and gently fry the shallots, carrots and celery for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for a further minute and transferr to the casserole dish. De-glaze the frying pan with red wine before adding tomato puree and beef stock. Bring to the boil, pour over beef and vegetables. Cover the casserole dish with greaseproof paper and a lid, place in the oven and cook for 3- 3.5 hours until beef is tender. Transfer the beef to a plate, strain the cooking liquor into a non stick pan, bring to the boil and simmer until sauce has thickened. Add the beef back to the reduction and
Indonesian soy sauce) ½ cup vegetable oil
heat gently spooning the sauce over the beef to glaze. Serve with butternut squash
Using a food processor, blend sugar, vinegar, fish sauce and soy
gratin.
sauce. Gradually add oil until the dressing emulsifies.
Crispy chilli squid salad with soy dressing • Serves 4 SOY DRESSING 300g rapadura (or soft, light for the soy dressing: ¼ cup sherry vinegar ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup fish sauce ¼ cup ketchap manis (sweet
CHILLI SQUID MARINADE: zest of 1 lime half red chilli (chopped, deseeded) 2 tbsp chopped coriander 1 clove of garlic (crushed) tsp pickled ginger ½ stick of lemon grass tsp fish sauce tsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Blend all the ingredients together using a food processor. Use to marinade approx 500g squid slices overnight. Toss squid in seasoned flour and fry at 180oC until crisp. Serve with salad leaves, mango, pickled ginger. Dress with soy dressing.
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North Down Business Awards 2014 Celebrating Business Excellence Across North Down Friday 26th September in the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, saw a packed to capacity crowd of expectant award finalists come together to celebrate local business success. Formerly the Bangor Business Awards, the local awards rebranded as the North Down Business Awards and extended the catchment area to include Groomsport, Helens Bay, Cultra and Holywood – a true celebration of all that is excellent across North Down! With a range of local business sponsors and a fantastic level of entries across 19 categories, over 100 businesses and over 200 separate award submissions, this competition really does look for the best in every business area. Here are a selection of the Holywood winners below. Congraulations to all!
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Barbara White with Jonathan Hewitt of award sponsors CMG Solicitors.
BEST NEW BUSINESS: Jyrobike. Award sponsor NDDO.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICE: Stamp Promotions. Award sponsor First Trust.
BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR: mplContact. Award sponsor Spectator Newspapers.
BEST COFFEE SHOP: Camphill Holywood. Susi Diesel with award sponsor Paul Ely (Blue Monkee Media – centre).
COMMITMENT TO HOLYWOOD BUSINESS COMMUNITY: Coast Holywood with HCC President David Menary (centre). Award sponsor Holywood Chamber of Commerce (HCC).
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RORY MCILROY OPENS DAISY LODGE THERAPEUTIC CENTRE THE CENTRE WHICH HAS ALREADY WELCOMED OVER 150 FAMILIES CAN PROVIDE EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD CANCER IN NI WITH A FREE THERAPEUTIC SHORT BREAK AND ALSO CATERS TO FAMILIES IN THE ROI. THIS INCLUDES FAMILIES NURSING A CHILD WITH CANCER, BEREAVED FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WHERE A PARENT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.
Rory pictured with Caleb Overton from Dundonald and Amy Uprichard
R
ory first visited Daisy Lodge last Christmas
the Mourne Mountains through the large windows
to see how work on the new building was
and savour nutritious, home cooked meals. A
progressing and to meet some of the young people
team of experienced specialists are available to
we support. At the official opening he said, “This
help families cope with the impact cancer has on
place is a miracle. Families arrive here exhausted
their lives. NI Cancer Fund for Children became
having been told that their child has cancer and
an early beneficiary of Rory’s decision to start his
having to spend a lot of time on the hospital ward.
own charitable Foundation. The Rory Foundation
A short break at Daisy Lodge gives them a chance
was established to offer support to charities with a
to escape that and be together as a family. Coming
special meaning for Rory.
from a loving family myself I appreciate how
Since welcoming the first families in April 2014,
important that is. It really touched me emotionally
Daisy Lodge has become a member of Taste of
when I came here before Christmas. I’m fortunate
Ulster thanks to a commitment to provide fresh,
that I can help financially or even turn up and take
nutritious, locally sourced meals. It has also been
photos or sign autographs. This is about giving
awarded a prestigious international Green Apple
back and being able to help others.”
award for environmental sustainability and best
Daisy Lodge provides exhausted families with the
practice and won the Construction Excellence
chance to relax and spend quality time together. It
Award. The NI Cancer Fund for Children is also a
features age-appropriate play areas, a games room
charity that Holywood Chamber of Commerce has
and an outdoor playground as well as spa and gym
raised funds for at networking events.
facilities for the adults. Families can enjoy views of
For more info visit cancerfundforchildren.com
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As well as outside catering, GO! Bay Tree is open 6 days a week, making EVERYTHING ourselves for you to take home with you. Jitters bakes her delicious rolls every morning to make the best triple decker sandwiches in town. She makes a lot of them, but you still need to get there quickly to grab one!