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ACTION CANCER EAST BELFAST GROUP CELEBRATE SUCCESS Members of the East Belfast Action Cancer Support group are delighted to announce that they have raised a massive £9,922 for the charity since the beginning of April. The group which formed in 2014 has worked tirelessly over the past seven months holding a cinema event and numerous collections in East Belfast.

Last year the Action Cancer screened a record 10,079 women for breast cancer detecting 62 cancers and providing peace of mind for thousands of women. £9,922 will enable the charity to provide 124 mammograms to women aged 40 -49 and 70+ who fall outside the NHS screening range (50-70). Action Cancer also provide therapeutic support in the form of counselling and complementary therapy to those living with cancer or supporting a loved one with their diagnosis and this is available to both adults and children from age 5.

A peer mentoring service is also available for people dealing with their diagnosis. In addition, the charity have an excellent Health Promotion programme providing education and awareness on how to minimise the risk of cancer through practical health and lifestyle choices and M.O.T. health checks. All of these services are available from Action Cancer House in Belfast and regionally in selected venues across the country. Breast screening and health checks are available regionally on the Action Cancer Big Bus, supported by Supervalu and its independent retailers. The charity receives no government funding so relies entirely on the support from the Northern Ireland Public. All The money is raised locally and re-invested locally.

Action Cancer’s Local Group Support Officer Leigh Chamberlain commented “We are delighted to receive this amazing amount of money from the volunteers of East Belfast. The Group was formed just over a year ago and has exceeded all expectations, to raise nearly £10,000 in the area is just amazing. I would like to thank everyone in the area who supported us by donating to any of the recent collections in Connswater or B&M and to all the shops who have placed a collection box in their premises. I would also like to thank the East Side Arts Festival for nominating Action Cancer as the charity for this years festival and allowing us to collect at various festival events. £940.52 alone was collected at the Van Morrison concert on Cyprus Avenue on 31st August.

The East Belfast Action Cancer Support Group is always looking for new members or people to help with collections.

If you would like to get involved and help your leading local cancer charity get in contact on 028 9080 3369 or community@actioncancer.org

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ICT EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2016 - ASHFIELD GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL Schools from around Northern Ireland were invited to apply for the Capita and C2K ICT Excellence Awards 2016.

Ashfield were delighted to be awarded Runners Up in Category 1 ‘Transforming Teaching & Learning Through Technology’, at the inaugural Inspire Conference on Tuesday 17th November, at the impressive Titanic building.

The awards celebrate innovative and collaborative use of technology in schools and the positive impact on students. Our communication with parents, our innovation with iPads and the positive impact technology has had on teaching and learning and attendance were commended by the panel of judges.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE CREATING 200 JOBS Northern Ireland’s leading social enterprise, Bryson Charitable Group, has announced an investment of £90,000 and the creation of 200 new jobs, as it launches the new One2One service through Bryson Care.

The new, privately funded, paid-for service will provide home support for those caring for older people. This new service demonstrates Bryson’s ongoing commitment to tackling major social and economic challenges.

Bryson’s latest initiative will offer services that include support with shopping, chaperoning to appointments, befriending, respite, light housework and meal preparation, to name but a few.

The new initiative is in response to the Review of Health and Social Care in NI in 2011, which set out plans for greater community involvement in the care of older people. Up until recently, such services were funded by the respective Health Trusts, which have now been reduced or stop altogether. The new One2One service has employed 20 staff to date, with 180 paid-for care roles to be filled over the next 18 months across Northern Ireland, with the aim of assisting up to 3,500 elderly people in that time.

A major driver for introducing the new service was in part due to the result of research carried out by post-graduate students at Ulster University Business School (UUBS). Following the NHS budget cuts, a group of 25 mature students were asked by board members of Bryson Care, to research the viability of such a service to serve the ageing Northern Ireland population. As Jo Marley, Director, Bryson Care explained: “Following the review of Health and Social Care, which set out plans for greater community involvement in the care of older people as close to the home as possible, we set about exploring the need for a private service offered by Bryson.

The new service launches amid reports that one million elderly people across Britain live on their own and 500,000 of them are expected to spend this Christmas Day alone. Just last month the outgoing Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland, Claire Keatinge, told the BBC that home care services across Northern Ireland's five health trusts were at breaking point - that care being provided is failing to meet older people's needs due to underinvestment.

For further information on Bryson Care One2One, phone 028 9034 7731 or visit www.brysonone2one.org

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PRIMARY SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM $10,000 BURSARY FUNDING FROM IRISH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP Two Belfast primary schools have been awarded a $5,000 bursary from the Irish American Partnership (IAP) after benefiting from a similar award from the IAP earlier in the year.

Lord Mayor Arder Carson visited St Kieran’s PS in Poleglass and Elmgrove PS on the Beersbridge Road in east Belfast to present the schools’ Principals with their cheques after he helped secure the funding during a sister city trip to Boston and a meeting with the IAP this year. This is the second time the two schools have received bursary funding from the Irish American Partnership. They each received a $5000 bursary in June.

The Irish American Partnership was founded in Ireland by business, political and education leaders and funded by the Irish Parliament in 1987. Today it has 400 supporters in the United States with donors that support education, community and job creation programmes.

Councillor Carson said: “I’m absolutely delighted to present St Kieran’s and Elmgrove Primary Schools with additional bursary funding from the Irish American Partnership and see for myself through a special tour of the schools how they will use their awards.

“The securing of the funding is a tangible outcome of our Sister City Agreement and links with Boston – a strand of which nurtures educational partnerships and exchanges with schools. The bursaries will benefit the children in these two primary schools making a difference to their communities.”

Jayne Jeffers, Principal of Elmgrove PS, said: “On behalf of the governors, staff and pupils from Elmgrove, I want to express our delight and gratitude to the Irish American Partnership and the Lord Mayor for this very generous bursary.

“Within the school we have invested in a bespoke counselling service which provides support to children experiencing difficulties and promotes their emotional well-being, thus improving their ability to study and learn. The bursary will enable us to enhance and extend our current provision and we are grateful for this opportunity to welcome the Lord Mayor to our school so that he can see for himself the difference this funding will make.”

Belfast City Council entered in to a Sister City Agreement with Boston in May 2014 to explore academic, business and cultural links between the two cities.

As part of the agreement, the Friendship Four NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament will also take place at the SSE Arena next week. Teams from four universities in Boston – Umass Lowell, Northeastern, Brown and Colgate will compete against one another for the Belpot Trophy. A landmark event, this is the first time the games will be played outside the US. For more information, visit www.friendshipfour.com

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BELFAST MUMMY’S ACHIEVE A UK FIRST! These inspiring parents are the first in the UK to graduate As Parents Academy ‘Lay Family Learning Advisors’. Seventeen candidates undertook and successfully completed a pilot of the brand new course between April and June 2015.

The course is worth nine credits at level three, and required the parents to attend. Once weekly, for three hours, over a twelve week period. In addition they completed some practical, home-based assignments with their children.

At their graduation ceremony on Tuesday 17th November in the Beautiful Flower Company in Ballyhackamore, they expressed how enriched their parenting practice had become. But the main benefits, which have had a lasting impact upon their lives, have arisen from completing the modules that focus in on self -care, for the care-giver.

The achievers commented on how they have grown in confidence, as a result of the changes that they made to their parenting practice. First 2016 courses commence on Tuesday 5th January – cost £395: limited places still available. For more information visit www.pinecl.eu To book contact Lisa 07896709831.

EAST BELFAST WOMEN SHARE THE SPOILS AT WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS TWO WOMEN from companies based in East Belfast have scooped Awards at the fifth annual Women in Business Awards held last Thursday at the Culloden Estate and Spa. Katie Waddell from frozen yoghurt business Spoon Street won the award for Best Young Businesswoman of the Year and Lynsey Redpath from Argento won the award for Best Marketing Campaign.

Commenting on her award Katie said; “After only one year Best Young Business Woman of the Year was sponsored by Q Radio presented by Cate Conway (far right) to Katie Waddell of Spoon in business, two stores later and what feels like a lifetime in and Street. Also pictured is Kate Marshall, chair of Women in Business. the planning and implementing of Spoon Street, I am absolutely delighted to receive such an honour from the inspiring and entrepreneurial Women in Business.

“I feel that my hard work has been recognised and rewarded, and this will certainly inspire me onwards and upwards. When I looked round at the awe inspiring business women from all over Northern Ireland, I felt so proud to be part of it.”

Lynsey said; “I feel extremely privileged to win a Women in Business award for the best marketing campaign, it makes all the hard work so worthwhile. The entire process has been an amazing experience and I have learnt so much. I’ve met some inspiring women and I look forward to keeping in touch with everyone”.

For more information, visit: www.womeninbusinessni.com

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OPERATION SEARCH FOR SANTA BEGINS IN BALLYHACKAMORE! Ballyhackamore Business Association has always taken Christmas seriously, and this year is no exception.

Engaging the irrepressible talents of Young at Art, Northern Ireland’s leading arts organisation for children and young people, and supported

by Belfast City Council through the Retail Action Plan, this year Christmas is turning into a hunt for Santa. That's right Santa has been kidnapped!

The 'Nearly True' Christmas Tour is an exciting walking tour around the village of Ballyhackamore, where no stone will be left unturned in the search for Santa.

The hour-long tour will be running every Saturday from 28 November to 19 December and further tours will be held on Monday 21, Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December to ensure that Santa is found before December 25! There will be three tours each day beginning at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are currently available to buy from Greens Pizza in Ballyhackamore. These are priced at £12 per child and £8 per adult and this will include a gift and a photo with Santa.

Ricky Armstrong, Vice Chairperson, from Ballyhackamore Business Association says: "We were looking for an alternative to this year’s festive activity and we really wanted to engage with the local children and their families. So, if you want an alternative to visiting Santa in his grotto, then we feel this is the answer. It’s sure to get all the kids, and we are pretty sure all the adults too, excited about Christmas."

We will also be running our artisan food and craft markets in the run up to Christmas on 21 November and 19 December for all your Christmas gifts. We’ll be moving it indoors, so you’ll have time to browse, without worrying about the winter elements. The artisan food and craft market will continue to run on the third Saturday of each month from 10am to 2pm (21 November and Saturday 19 December).

For more information on the Santa Tour go to www.facebook.com/ballyhackamore.business. For more information on Belfast City Council’s support for local businesses, you can visit the council website at www.belfastcity.gov.uk/business

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BLOOMING SUCCESS FOR EAST BELFAST RESIDENTS People living at two East Belfast housing developments are celebrating first place wins in a Northern Ireland wide gardening competition run by local housing association, Clanmil Housing Group.

The gardens at Mullan Mews supported housing for older people with dementia in the Woodstock area have been named best newcomer in the Clanmil in Bloom competition, while those at Linen Court and Gardens family housing in Woodcot Avenue were named best overall family development.

Clanmil in Bloom is an annual competition run by Clanmil to acknowledge and reward those tenants who take a keen interest in keeping the green spaces around their homes looking the very best they can. It gives tenants with green fingers and a passion for gardening a chance to showcase their handiwork.

Tenants from both schemes were presented with their awards by Cherrie McIlwaine, host of BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner, at a celebration event in Belfast Castle. The event provided an opportunity to highlight all of the hard work that goes into making the gardens at Clanmil’s housing schemes look first class.

As a prize for maintaining the best kept gardens, tenants at both housing schemes were rewarded with £200 worth of spring/summer flowering bulbs and plants, which will help add more colour and blooms for them to enjoy next summer.

TAKE A ‘SELFIE CLAUS’ FOR AUTISM Get your selfie sticks at the ready this December and join Q Belfast’s City Beat morning presenter Stephen Clements and celebrity hair stylist Brenda Shankey as they launch Autism NI’s Christmas fundraising campaign ‘Selfie Claus’.

The Christmas jumper is back, bigger and more tinsel-tastic than ever, therefore don your favourite jumper, Santa hat and reindeer nose and post a ‘Selfie Claus’ for Autism NI. It really is as easy as that - take a selfie in your most festive attire, post it to Facebook or Twitter, tagging @AutismNIPAPA and three friends you wish to nominate all whilst using the hashtag #SelfieClaus, and then donate by texting HOHO15 and the amount to 70070. “’Selfie Claus’ is a fun and very easy way of showing your support and donating to a worthy cause. We’re looking for all your jolly jumper pictures to fill our timeline this December and, raise as much as we can for the vital services we provide to families in Northern Ireland.”

With over 30,000 people in Northern Ireland affected by Autism and every year over 300 children within the province are diagnosed with Autism. Autism has become the highest growing disability in Europe. All money raised will stay in Northern Ireland and will go towards supporting Autism NI’s network of 26 branches and local support groups across NI and provides life changing services for the 30,000 people affected by Autism.

For further information visit www.autismni.org, contact Autism NI on 028 9040 1729 option three or email Sarah-Jayne Cassells at Sarah-Jayne@autismni.org.

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LOCAL ESTATE AGENTS KEEP HOMELESS WARM James Duggan Estates are giving local homeless people a helping hand this winter by teaming up with charity, the East Belfast Mission’s Hosford Project, and providing a winter warmth pack every time a customer completes on a new home.

The Hosford Project aims to provide accommodation to those facing homelessness, but only has 26 apartments at any one time, sadly there are those that there is simply no room for. At present, there are 5,000 homeless in Belfast each year. Many of these people will find temporary accommodation in hostels.

However some will not and there has been an increase in rough sleeping in the past year. Last year Hosford received 1000 referral from people looking for a bed. Sadly they could only accommodate 60 of those people, with the nights getting colder it is now much harder for those in need.

James Duggan’s winter warmth pack will be given to those who face a night on the streets until suitable accommodation can be found. Each pack consists of a cosy fleece blanket, socks, hat, gloves and a £5 voucher for local chip shop, the Fryer Tuck on Belfast’s Bloomfield Road.

James Duggan says of the initiative - “We are passionate about supporting our local community and wanted to do something that would make a real impact. Every day we see happy smiling faces as our customers move into their new home, but that’s sadly not the case for many others, the Hosford project is a fabulous charity that actively changes the lives of those that it sets out to help, we wanted to be a part of that. The first stage of our involvement is to provide our winter warmth packs and down the line, we will be helping those in need get back on their feet by donating home basics that many of us take for granted, such as kettles and toasters.”

Aidan Byrne, Hosford Project Manager is delighted with the support - “It’s wonderful to see this local business addressing the needs of our community and we are extremely appreciative of James Duggan’s support, especially as winter sets in and the nights get colder. We have seen a consistent increase in those experiencing homelessness and the only way we can deal with this as a society is if we work together.”

James Duggan Estates was established in September of 2015 and anticipates completing on approximately twenty homes between now and the end of January. Formerly Century 21, the family run business boasts 25 year of experience in the property market. The father and son duo pride themselves on bringing a unique approach to selling property by offering, Sales, Lettings, expert Property Management, Mortgage and Insurance Services, a recommended panel of solicitors, surveyors and advice on energy performance certificates (EPC's), all under one roof - your one stop shop for all your property requirements.

For further information visit www.jamesdugganestates.com or call 028 9092 5050

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COFFEE HUBS BREWING UP BUSINESS FOR ORANGE HERITAGE Two coffee shops have opened at Northern Ireland’s newest museums, resulting in the creation of seven jobs.

The independently run establishments, located at the Museums of Orange Heritage in Belfast and Loughgall, offer a range of hot beverages, sandwiches and pastries for visitors and members of the public, as well as providing a contemporary feel to both buildings as part of the major outreach project.

The appropriately named Piccolo café, situated on the Cregagh Road, takes its title from the Italian pronounciation of the popular baby latte. The espresso bar is managed by Suzanne Stewart.

She said: “We are delighted to offer a new social hub in east Belfast where visitors to the museum at Schomberg House, and the wider public, can take a break and unwind. Our complimentary wi-fi also allows customers to keep up-to-date with the latest news and goings-on while enjoying a cup of their favourite tea or coffee.”

The Museums of Orange Heritage, which both opened earlier this year, are part of the REACH Project (Reaching out through Education and Cultural Heritage) which received £3.6 million from the EU’s PEACE III Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.

The new interpretative centre at the Orange Institution’s headquarters in Belfast displays a wealth of items and artefacts relating to the history of Orangeism across the world. The state-of-the-art building contains a lecture theatre and interactive educational space, with particular access for school and cross-community focused visits. The development also includes a replica lodge room, a research facility and shop space.

Both facilities aim to promote shared space and greater levels of reconciliation through education.

TONIC HEALTH & WELLNESS FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS A FESTIVAL celebrating health and wellbeing took place in Belfast last month. Organised by sound therapist Tessa Greer, the first TONIC Health & Wellness Festival at T13 in the Titanic Quarter featured a range of health and wellbeing exhibitors, practitioners, workshops and talks.

From highlighting a range of health and wellness options on offer for individuals and families from all walks of life and offering a selection of nutritious healthy food and drink options to giving visitors free trials of a range of complementary therapies, the event is set to welcome a whole host of people and exhibitors to T13.

Tessa Greer, who is a sound therapist with her own company The Sound Healing Spa, said: “Putting the TONIC Health & Wellness Festival together allowed me to pull together my personal and working experience of this industry so far, the people who contribute to this industry and my previous experience of working on and organising festivals and events.

“The response has been fantastic and as a result we're planning a much bigger event at the end of Spring 2016."

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Rumpelstiltskin makes a magical deal with the MAC This Christmas, why not start a new family tradition at The MAC and enjoy a show like no other, the much-loved fairy tale of ‘Rumpelstiltskin’. The play has a typical MAC twist and will kick off from 26th November 2015 - and run right through to the 3rd January 2016. This is the venue’s fourth Christmas show and it is proudly sponsored by Lidl.

Follow the classic Brothers Grimm story as feisty heroine Emily tries to outwit the greatest trickster of them all...Rumpelstiltskin! Straw turns to gold, magic and mayhem are in the air... before the sun rises will Emily be able to solve the riddle and save the day or will rotten Rumpel double cross her once and for all?

The family show is packed with live music, fun and spectacular action; starring a stellar cast that features local actors Doireann McKenna from Derry (as Emily); Jo Donnelly from Ballymena (as Rumpelstiltskin) and Michael Lavery from Bangor (as the King); alongside Londoner Tom Giles (as the Miller).

Speaking on this year’s Christmas programme and the production of Rumpelstiltskin, Anne McReynolds, Chief Executive of the MAC said: “This Christmas, we are extremely excited to have Rumpelstiltskin at the MAC. It is a fantastic family show based on the traditional fairy tale for all to enjoy, but brought bang up to date full of sassy humour and modern day references. Renew a family tradition or start a brand new one with us this year.”

There will also be a whole host of free activities on offer throughout the Christmas period to really excite your imagination. Get your little ones involved in the free events such as the enchanting fairy tale forest, the MAC’s family room, workshops and marvel at its sparkling Christmas lights and window display.

Come along and be a part of this fairy tale Christmas at the MAC to unlock a little festive magic!

Suitable for all ages, why not treat the whole family to a visit this Christmas. Tickets for Rumpelstiltskin are still available, priced at £10 for children and start from £12 for adults. You will receive a special family discount of 10% when four or more tickets are purchased.

For more information about the show or to book a ticket, please visit themaclive.com.

The MAC is funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

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WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE NORTH DOWN CRAFT COLLECTIVE Holywood Old School, Church Road, Holywood will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday 12th December for the last North Down Craft Collective market of 2015.

The collective members and guest crafters will be holding their Winter Festival at the later time of 2-8pm.

Mulled wine, mince pies and all things festive will be happening as well as a fantastic Christmas give away…… win the gifts under the ND Craft Collective Christmas Tree by entering the simple Christmas competition on the day!

With over 18 crafters, designers and food producers all displaying their handcrafted goods, be sure to support these small local businesses this year!

As always, the Collective will be supporting a local charity at this event and they are delighted to have Children’s Heartbeat Trust join them on the 12th.

The group would also like to thank all their visitors for the continued support throughout the year and wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

The next ND Craft Collective event will be on Saturday 13th February 2016.

For further details contact Debbie or William at ndcraftcollective@gmail.com or follow the group on facebook and twitter.

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THE MARKET @ BALLYHACKAMORE The Market at Ballyhackamore has now been running since August 2015. It happens on the third Saturday of every month in the grounds of St. Colmcilles Parish. The Market is an initiative of the Ballyhackamore Business Association, supported by local churches, and as such it is a social enterprise, a venture to increase footfall in the village and to boost the local economy. All money generated by the market goes straight back into the local community.

Ballyhackamore is an exciting place to be these days, bustling with an array of bars, restaurants and cafes it has lots to offer. The Market brings products to the village that are not normally available and that compliment those which are already on offer. There is a huge range of gourmet food and handmade crafts, including jewellery, textiles, candles and beauty products from skilled artisan producers – all from Northern Ireland.

It helps to showcase local family businesses such as Leggygowan Farm, producing blue goats cheese and Broughgammon Farm in Ballymoney who sell sustainably farmed meats such as venison, goat and wild game, different in nature to what is on offer up the road in Corries Meats. Ballyhackamore Business Association is all about encouraging people to buy local and bringing something special to the village. Why not come down and enjoy the atmosphere whilst sampling some of the best artisan crafts and foods that the Province has to offer!

The next market is on Saturday, 19th December from 10am until 4pm. For more information go to www.facebook.com/ballyhackamore.business

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2. Hand crafted Pen from £39.99 The Beautiful Flower Company - 307 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast 3. Taproom popup at the brewery on Dec 29th 12:00-22:00. See website for more details Boundry Brewing A5, Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, BT41HE www.boundarybrewing.coop 4. Dermalogica shave kit £44 Secret Day Spa, 30 Belmont Road, Belfast 5. Shakespeare Fishing Stool with Rucksack £22.99 - Tight Lines Fishing Shop - 198-200 Albertbridge Road, Belfast 6. Shortcross Gin Suppliers countrywide check out www.shortcrossgin.com

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3. Zoffany, Morris & Co Cushions from £59 E Interiors - 109a Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast.

4. Mr & Mrs Defusor from £60 Just For You - 13 Belmont Road, Belfast.

5. Jason Shankey Unisex 'Fusion' Eau de Toilette' £29.95 Jason Shankey Salons 6. Bearded Candle Makers 'Christmas In A Tin' £12.50 Bearded Candle Makers - www.thebeardedcandlemakers.com

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Open Electric based in East Belfast set to change the electricity market.

Open Electric is a new electricity supplier based in City East on the Newtownards Road and aims to lead a revival bringing back companies for the customers; delivering long term benefits with great service, no gimmicks or tie in contracts.

each customer registering with Open Electric before the 31st December 2015. Current customers can also receive a £10 credit to their Open Electric account via the Refer a Friend scheme - remember nothing stopping you becoming a customer and referring on the same day.

Marc Norris, Director of Open Electric stated, "Open Electric was founded on the principle that the electric suppliers in Northern Ireland have not provided a real alternative choice, Open Electric is like no other supplier in that we promise a long term return to customers and their communities with a 40% share of net profits. Open Electric also has no additional charges for billing options and no contract tie ins. Open Electric believe in long term prosperity for people in Northern Ireland and the only way to ensure that is to have people share in success not just short term benefits."

Open Electric started trading on 19th October 2015 and they have already sponsored RDA Coleraine (Riding for the Disabled) which offers pony riding opportunities for persons with a physical or learning disability, this has been followed up by an initiative to donate £10 to Cash for Kids & Cancer Fund for Children NI for

Northern Ireland, our community is central to Open Electric and we want to grow and share the success with all the people in Northern Ireland.

This Christmas give yourself and Cash for Kids / Cancer Fund for Kids NI an early present and switch to Open Electric with one clear price with no tie in contracts or price hikes after a 1 year promotion discount.

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HEAD TO TOE HEALTH WITH

PHYSIOWORKS NI

PhysioWorksNI is a leading Physiotherapy, Sports Injury Clinic and Pilates Centre based in Gilnahirk, Belfast. Established in 2002 it offers high quality treatment to ease pain, recover from injury and help maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

As we come into the festive season our lives become increasingly busy. All our preparations, shopping and nights out add to the stresses and strains on our bodies.

with PhysioWorksNI

Here’s some useful tips on keeping your body festive fit and ready for the big day.

1. When laden with shopping bags remember to keep your shoulders back. This will help to prevent strain to your neck and shoulders.

3. When out shopping make sure your footwear is comfortable. For us ladies make sure your heels are not too high to keep the strain off your back. Keep your “car to bar shoes” for your nights out!

2. Try some spinal extensions. This is a great exercise to help ease out a stiff lower back. Lie on your stomach and using your hands push up to extend your spine. Hold for a few seconds and release back down. If this exercise causes pain do not continue and contact your local Physiotherapist.

4. After shopping or after wearing your party shoes, use a spikey ball to help massage out tired, tight feet.

Just spending 2 minutes on each foot will leave your feet feeling fantastic!

5. Drink plenty of water.

Keeping hydrated keeps our energy levels high and our muscles more supple.

Have a Great Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at PhysioWorksNI! Tel 02890702002

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Get In Step Podiatry at PhysioWorksNI Get In Step for Christmas and the party season!

Footcare Tips for the festive period ahead.

1) Prep your party feet. Shop till you drop! Remove those corns and hard skin and make sure your shoes are as comfortable as possible for all that festive activity.

2) Ensure nails are trimmed properly. Ingrown and ragged nails will spoil that polish perfect look.

3) Foot massage can help ease those sore and tired feet.

4) Get advice on footwear suitable for your feet

Christmas Pamper Deal/Gift Voucher Chiropody Treatment with Foot Massage for £25 Valid until 31st January 2016 with this voucher

So Get In Step at PhysioWorksNI and contact 02890 702 002 to book your appointment today.

Get In Step Podiatry@PhysioWorksNI, 107-109 Gilnahirk Road, Belfast. BT5 7QL

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KEEPING FESTIVE FIT THIS WINTER FEELING TIRED AND STIFF? FIRM UP YOUR BODY AND SLIM LINE YOUR SILHOUETTE….TRY PILATES....

RIGHT FOR YOU? PILATES exercise is ideal for everyone young or old, to prenatal and post natal clients, rehab patients and sportspeople.

If you are looking to improve your posture and flexibility

If you have suffered from previous back issues and are looking to start exercise again

If you are looking to tone up and improve your core muscles.

Pilates at PhysioWorksNI will be perfect for you.

How to Do the Pilates Bridge Follow these steps to perform the Bridge exercise:

THE BRIDGE EXERCISE This exercise strengthens the hips and legs, increases core stability and increases mobility for the whole of your back.

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

2. Inhale.

3. Exhale: Press your feet into the mat as you lift your hips up off the mat.

4. Inhale.

5. Exhale: start to imprint your back down on to the mat and lengthen through the front of hips.

We have new Pilates mat classes beginning in January and get £5 off a Pilates studio session with this voucher.

A Belfast Mum Donn a Bell

There's been a LOT of talk about presents in our house over the last month.

There was one week in November where my daughter was invited to 5 birthday parties, so I had a lot of additional present buying to sort out. At four years old, she still thought that she should get a present when her friends got one. "But Mummy, I don't have a Cinderella doll/Elsa nightdress/pet kitty cat/Sofia carriage etc etc". It took a while, but eventually we convinced her that it was her friends who got presents for their parties, not her.

But then there's the adverts, cunningly placed in between all her favourite TV programmes in the run up to Christmas. I was told she absolutely NEEDED another Elsa doll which would shoot ice crystals from her hand, or the Barbie that jumped up on its horse, or the Miles from Tomorrow space cruiser. It was incessant. And it didn't sit well with me.

So I sat her down and I showed her some carefully chosen pictures of some of the Syrian refugee children, sleeping on their coats in the middle of muddy camps, or on forest floors with only a cardboard box to cover them. We talked about how and why they were there.

We watched Children in Need and I told her that some children in this country didn't have any dollies or dress-up clothes. We went through her toy boxes and she offered up some things that the 'children with no toys' could have, and she agreed that Santa could give some of her presents this year to the children who'd had to leave their homes because it was too scary to stay there.

She hasn't quite stopped asking for everything under the sun, but at least now she wants to give a little too.

Merry Christmas.

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Keep the kids busy this christmas with the help of

NIFTY NATIVITY

Instructions

Materials / equipment required peg 3 Wooden clothes 5 Wooden spatulas Card approx A5 ed Double sided padd sticky tape (it’s Scissors Pencil Glue stick Felt tip pens

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Don’t let the story end there. Why not make the rest of the people in the nativity. Perhaps even a few animals too.

Doodlebugs Creative workshops can come to you.

Check us out while you put on a brew: www.doodlebugsworkshops.co.uk

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Stocking Filler No need to worry over finding the perfect stocking filler this Christmas, Vita Coco Coconut Oil has got your back with its all-purpose wonder pot. The ultimate cooking ingredient, beauty secret you need to know and one of the best natural energy supplements out there, coconut oil is the perfect gift for a loved one (and for the friend who has everything!).

Organic, 100% raw and cold-pressed (with all of its natural goodness), Vita Coco Coconut Oil will help stem those winter blues, leaving your loved ones with a touch of the tropics. For some ideas, see these quick tips below…

Christmas Cooking Ditch the unhealthy oils and fats this Christmas and make Vita Coco Coconut Oil your cooking oil staple. Vita Coco Coconut Oil is the perfect alternative for roasting potatoes and baking Christmas cakes and puddings - so you can enjoy all the festive flavours you know and love with added nutritional benefits.

Hair Combat winter damaged hair with a weekly deep conditioning to soften and strengthen hair. Say goodbye to those winter hair woes and revitalise and keep your locks in line.

Face Refresh winter-beaten skin with the help of Vita Coco Coconut Oil. Apply directly onto a cotton pad and gently smooth over your face - it works perfectly as both a cleanser and moisturizer. You can also soothe chapped lips by using coconut oil as a lip balm. If you’re in need of some extra TLC, mix sugar and Vita Coco Coconut Oil together to create a nourishing lip scrub to tackle cracked lips and have a party-ready pout in no time.

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Energy Boost With dark, gloomy mornings here to stay, coconut oil provides a much needed morning boost. Simply pop a tablespoon of Vita Coco Coconut Oil into your morning cup of coffee to kick-start your day with a natural energy pick me up.

Vita Coco Coconut Oil is available at Amazon, Tesco, Boots and Dunnes Stores across Northern Ireland and is available in 250ml (RRP £5.99), and 500ml (RRP £9.99) glass jars and a 750ml (RRP £14.50) PET jar.

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We also have a range of handmade gifts and memory bears

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Excitment Builds for arriving 17th decmber 2015 I was very small in 1977 when Star Wars first came out, but my overriding memory is seeing pictures of my sister with Darth Vader and the Storm Troopers outside the Odeon Leicester Square at the film's premiere during a visit to London!

However, this did not ignite my interest in the films, in fact that came much much later. In the interim I would have said that it really wasn't my thing, had no real interest. That was until UTV showed them over a series of wintery Saturday afternoons - from then I was hooked and am now a massive fan!

'Return of the Jedi' is still my favourite and 'Boba Fett' is my favourite character. The latest film will be a highlight in December and the tickets are already booked! I could go on but I didn't want to monopolise this particular piece.

So this month I decided to ask some of our younger 'Bloom' readers what they were most looking forward to about December! Here's what they said unanimously in reverse order of preference: Christmas, school holidays, selection boxes, the pantomime and in first place - the release of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'!

I then asked them on a scale of 1-10 how excited they were about seeing it - 1 being 'I'm not that bothered' and 10 being 'I have never been more excited about anything ever'.

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Dundela Photo Lab If you’re looking for a unique and truly personal gift why not check out what’s on offer at Dundela Photo Lab? Dundela Pharmacy on the Belmont Road has had an on-site photo lab for over 30 years. They’ve just had a major refurbishment and upgraded to the very latest Fujifilm digital equipment.

If you want to make sure your precious memories are treasured forever don’t leave things to chance. Digital images are not failsafe; memory cards can get corrupted, hard drives can crash, CDs are easily scratched, and phones and laptops can be lost; as far as the cloud is concerned, who knows?! The only truly permanent way to keep an image is in print.

As well as high quality prints (more detail, more permanent, and much cheaper than printing at home), Dundela Photo Lab offer a huge range of bespoke photo gifts for your loved ones. There’s frames, albums, key-rings, mouse mats, coasters & photo-books to name but a few.

Or for that really special image, how about a large format canvas print?

In-store there are 3 state-of-the-art Fujifilm kiosks where you can upload images from any digital source (phone, tablet, memory card etc). Or why not download the free “FUJIFILMIMAGINE” app (www.fujifilmimagine.co.uk/mobile retailer code “dundela”). You can order your prints from home and they’ll be ready for collection the next day.

They also offer instant ID, passport and worldwide visa photos, specialising in babies and young children, with all work guaranteed.

Dundela Pharmacy on the Belmont Road is an independent family run business and has been serving the community since 1959. With an emphasis on great customer service they’ll take the stress out of the festive season by letting you escape the hassle of city centre shopping.

They carry a huge range of health and beauty products. When it comes to Christmas gifts they have something to suit every budget; with exclusive fragrances such as Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Swarovsky, Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss and many more in store, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. They also offer a great range of cosmetic and skincare products including Clarins, Nuxe and Vichy; their consultants are always on hand to give expert skincare advice and help you choose the perfect perfume. There are big discounts on many of their leading fine fragrance brands. Call in and you will always be treated to a great range of special offers and competitive prices. There’s an emphasis on warm and friendly personal service and they even offer free gift wrapping.

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email your event details to: angela@bloommagazine.co.uk

Groups

Tots & Co 10.15- 11.45am (term time) Cregagh Methodist Church Tel: 07791 776307/07980 984506 £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & TODDLER GROUPS St Columba’s Mums & Tots 10.15- 11.45am (term time) tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564 9.45-11.45 (term time). 29 Kings Road Cregagh Methodist Church Calvary Mums & Toddlers.

Ballyhackamore Library £1.50 per family (incl juice/snack & 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family.

1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 tea. 28-30 Cregagh Rd. 028 9045 7564 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 Chatterbooks 9-11 yr olds reading group EVENTS Etc Calvary Mums & Toddlers.

Little Stars (third Mon of month) 3.30-4.30 Busy Bees 10.30-12.00am. £1 per family.

The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road Knit & Natter 2-4pm Book Pack (1st Mon) 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, 100 Dee St, BT4 028 9073 2331 Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per Bedtime Stories 7pm. Women’s Reading Knock Road. Tel: 028 9065 3413 Little Stars Busy Bees family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 Book (Last Mon of the month) 7-8.

Library The Salvation Army 110 Cregagh Road 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, Ballyhackamore years. 028 9045 4466.

Bean Blessed 10.30-12 37 North Road, BT5 5NE 1-3 Eastleigh Drive 028 9050 9204 Toys/snacks/craft/music. £1.50 per Knock Road. Tel: 028 9065 3413 Sydenham Parent & Toddler Books R Us 9-11 yr olds reading group family. 10am-12 term time for 0-4 Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family scones, pastries. 10.30-12 (thirdTea/ Moncoffee, of month) 3.30-4.30 years. 028 9045 4466.

10.30-12 37 North Road, BT5 5NE Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 Memorial Community, 464 Castlereagh Road Knit &Harding Natter 2-4pm Sydenham Parent & Toddler St Finnians Rainbows Monday 02890 799 391 www.orangefield.org.uk Bedtime Storiesgirls 7pm.4-7yrs Me Time (Last6pm Mon 10-11.30 £1 per family 10-11.30 Cregagh Park, 9079 2793.

Brownies girlsFor 7-10yrs Monday7-8.

7pm St Colmcille’s Parent & Toddler Mon of the month) busy women Inverary CC BT4 1RN 028 9047 1456 Community, 464 Castlereagh Road Wandsworth Mums & Chums 10am term time St Colmcille’s BeanGuides Blessed10-14yrs Mondays 7pm.

St Finnians 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 Contact Clare 07905 556825.

Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in 10-11.30 Cregagh Park, 9079 2793.

St Colmcille’s Parent & Toddler 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698 Ballyhackamore. 191a Upper N’ards Rd Tea/ coffee, scones, pastries. 10.30-12 Wandsworth Mums & Chums 10am term time St Colmcille’s Ladies Coffee Morning 1st Mon of month Harding Memorial 10-11.45am. Wandsworth CC. £1 Parish Hall (opposite Tesco’s) in 10.30am 37 NorthMonday Rd 028 6pm 9065 7876 10-12pm W’stock Rd, 028 9045 7654 Rainbows girls 4-7yrs 26a Belmont Church Rd. 07903 674698 Ballyhackamore.

Men looking after Skainos Building skainos.org Brownies girls 7-10yrs Monday 7pm young children welcome. 191a Upper Albertbridge Congregational Badminton Guides 10-14yrs 2-3pm.

MondaysCrosslinks 7pm. - Cross Newtownards Rd 10.30-12.15 Community Arts 556825.

7-9pm 14-21 yr olds.

Contact Clare 07905 Woodstock Link Contact Andy Hill.

Albertbridge Congregational Donation £1 10-12pm W’stock Rd, 028 9045 7654 NI Mon Starsof month LadiesStrand CoffeeCinema Morning&1st CFC10.30-12.15 Mops & Tots Holywood Road, 10-11.30am £1 per family 10.30am 37 North Rd BT4 028 .nistars.com 9065 7876 Woodstock Link.time Donation £1 9.30-11am (term - alternate Singing & dancing 7-8pm Grand Parade 028 9065 8946.

Skainos Building skainos.org CFC Mops & Tots Tuesdays) £1 for one child, £1.50 total Wandsworth Community Cregagh Mums & Tots Badminton 2-3pm. Crosslinks - Cross (term time - alternate for 9.30-11am more. Tea/coffee/juice/snacks.

028 9065 Children’s 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Community Arts1668.

7-9pm 14-21 yrDrama olds.

Tuesdays)Presbyterian £1 for one child, £1.50 total McQuiston Toddler Group Academy 5-6pm. Children & Teens Avenue.

Tel: 028 9040 1444 Contact Andy Hill. for more.

Tea/coffee/juice/snacks.

10-11.30am £1 per family Castlereagh Road, Belfast carnival drumming 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Gilnahirk Presbyterian Strand Cinema & NI Stars CFC Mops Grand Parade 028 9065 8946.

Tuesdays 10.15-11.30am, £1 Per Family Aerobics Combat 8.15-9.30pm Thursdays 10-11.30am. £1 per family. Holywood Road,7-8pm.

BT4 .nistars.com 9.30-11am (term time - alternate Cregagh Mums & Tots Includes Juice, Toast & Tea/Coffee, Biscuits 161 Gilnahirk Rd. Laura 07708 000025 East& Belfast Singing dancingMission 7-8pm Tuesdays) £3.50 per mum. Breakfast 10-12pm Cregagh CC. Mount Merrion Mersey Street Presb.

Skainos Community Square Irish Classes Kirkpatrick Memorial Presb Wandsworth and creche provided. 10 Belmont Rd. Avenue.

Tel: 028 9040 1444 10-11.45am term time. £1.

Parents & Toddlers.

10-11.30am 10am 12pm (Upper Intermediate) 028 9065 1668.

Children’s Drama 028 9067 1838 www.thisiscfc.com Gilnahirk Presbyterian Mersey St Presbyterian 028 90 657025 Upper Newtownards Rd£1 £1per donation 6pm5-6pm.

- 7pm (Singing ChildrenClass) & Teens Mersey Street Presb.

Thursdays 10-11.30am. family. Academy St Donards Church Knock Parent Toddler 7pmdrumming - 9pm (Upper Intermediate) 6.30pm-7.30pm.

10-11.45am term time. £1.

161 Gilnahirk Rd.& Laura 07708 000025 carnival 10-11.45am Knock Presbyterian Aerobics 7-8pm. Combat 8.15-9.30pm Mersey St Presbyterian 028 90 657025 Kirkpatrick Memorial Presb Tel: 028 9065 2321 53 Kings Road, Gillian 07803 117619.

St Donards Church Parents & Toddlers.

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As you dust off those old baubles and garlands from Christmas Past, have you considered your decor ‘theme’ for this year? A little forethought will ensure your festive home decor looks elegant, classy and pulled together. So, rather than settling for a crazy mish-mash of tinsel and glitter, pick a theme or seasonal colour that appeals to you and will work well in your home - here are some key looks around this Christmas to help inspire you…

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Think snowy forests of Narnia and you’re onto the right track.

This look is centred around a minimalistic palette of winter whites and cream accented by sparkling glints of gold, silver and glass. Layer up wool blankets and fur throws with plush cushions adorned with shiny sequins, silver beads and prints of arctic animals. Keep tree decor simple with baubles of clear glass and silver, white ceramic stars and glittering snowflakes, set off by bright white fairy lights. Warm up the ambience with plenty of candles flickering in smoked glass and metallic holders.

My personal favourite, this trend taps into everything Scandi and über cool, yet with a warming handcrafted feel. This look will work for you if you have a fairly neutral interior already. Create a rustic, alpine look with a white, red and grey colour scheme accessorised with reindeer felt cushions, fairisle knits, handmade decorations and embroidered quilts. Fill baskets with pinecones, hang wreaths of ivy and winter berries, dress your tree with simple felt hearts and twinkling lights, and infuse your home with scents of gingerbread and spice to complete the effect.

Try BHS or Homebase for tableware and decorations to complement this look.

Ikea is the obvious choice for this style with its fantastic range of homely decorations, but also try Next for its nordic inspired collection.

Heritage This look is for the traditionalists amongst you. Create that quintessential country retreat this Christmas with plenty of tartan, tweed and wool soft furnishings set within that elegant and timeless colour trio of red, gold and green.

Anything woodland themed blends well into this classic setting, too, so mix in cushions adorned with hares or robins, mount a wooden stag head over the mantelpiece and adorn your tree with vintage baubles and gold ribbons.

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The Nearly True Christmas Tour Experience There are many great things I love about running 'Bloom' magazine but the main two have to be meeting all the residents and business owners who keep me up to date with all the fantastic things that are happening around this wee hub of ours.

In the last edition of 'Bloom' I hope you noticed just how many events that were planned for the run up to the festive season from artisan markets to fundraising events, there was so much to choose from! However, as the date approaches, most of us are turning our attention to getting ready for Christmas, thinking about getting the decorations down, starting some shopping and managing the excitement of the arrival of The Big Man himself! In my day we were taken to a shopping centre, plonked on the bearded one's knee, painted on our best smile and hopped off to get our pressie! However, like most things for children now, the game has been well and truly upped! Each year we tend to look for something bigger and better for them to experience, and the Santa visit is no exception.

This year we decided to try the 'Nearly True Christmas Tour' at Ballyhackamore. I didn't really know what to expect when I read the flyer and so decided just to give it a go because it was entirely different to anything we had experienced before! We are very glad we did! As a brief synopsis - the elves lead us through Ballyhackamore, past all the familiar places, from Greens Pizzeria, past the beautiful Kirkpatrick Memorial Church to the Textile Studio and so on. The cheeky elves from Young at Art made the whole thing interactive and fun by relating the Christmas story (or their special version of it) and everything we associate with it to the little tour around Ballyhackamore in general. Naturally we always have to consider the weather in our neck of the woods at this time of year but all in all it was really enjoyable and to be honest it was a refreshing change from what we have done in the past.

Overall it was a fantastic effort and everyone who took part enjoyed it immensely. By the time it was over I was really feeling the Christmas spirit so managed a little Christmas shopping. in the area at the same time, meaning I got to support the event and the local traders which made for a great Saturday!

All details of the Nearly True Christmas Tours can be found on the Ballyhackamore Business Association Facebook page.

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