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Isn’t it amazing how quickly we have all adapted?

I was thinking this the other day as I watched my son come off the school bus with his mask on. Last year it would have seemed very odd indeed, but yet there he is with his mask and wearing his PE kit to school on the days he has games. This is actually such a good idea as it stops him leaving his uniform all over the place and me constantly having to hunt down his clothes which he has abandoned in school.

If one good thing has come out of the pandemic, kids wearing their PE kits to school on games days is one of them!

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I have finally got used to wearing a mask – although I do spend a considerable amount of time running back to my car because I’ve forgotten it! I wouldn’t dream of eating anything without using hand sanitiser and the thought of being out after 10pm makes me feel tired!

Have you ever struggled with sleepless nights because your baby won’t sleep?

Are you stuck for ideas for a special party?

Do you need a thoughtful gift for a loved one that shows them you really care?

Not being able to see family members is tough but my 75-year-old mum found a way to see me recently in spite of the restrictions.

I’m not allowed to visit her, and she can’t come here. So, when she heard I had an interview to do on the north coast the other day she decided to tag along.

While she can’t see me at home, she can see me in a shop, so she came along to Right Price Coleraine and we enjoyed a chat on one of the furniture displays after I had finished an interview.

You see, where there’s a will, there’s a way!

I hope you are all coping well and staying safe during these strange times. To cheer us up from the doom and gloom we have decided to start our Christmas shopping.

The pandemic has taught us to be prepared - so let’s get those lists made and make a start on the shopping nice and early – before the aliens land! It is 2020 after all, anything could happen! At least Christmas is a nice distraction for us – even if it will be a little different this year.

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Amy Was More Than A Sister

Castlerock mum Toni Connor tells Local Women how her family is struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of her sister, Amy, during a trip to Ibiza in August.

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Throughout the ordeal, she has not only drawn oarding a plane in Ibiza after the death of her beloved sister is the strength from her three children, but she has hardest thing Toni Connor has found a purpose in caring for Amy’s three-yearold daughter, Kaliyah. ever done.

ƒ Amy with her big sister Jean

“She is living with me now, there was never any question about it, to be honest,” said the unimaginable trauma of pleading with medics journalism student. to save 23-year-old Amy after finding her “I know I have three children already but we’re unresponsive in their hotel room. such a close family, Toni and Kaliyah were always It was the beginning of a living nightmare for around at ours and we were together all the time, 26-year-old Toni, who is now struggling to make so it just made sense. sense of the tragedy which unfolded just weeks ago “There was no way she was ever going to go on August 20. anywhere else.

Just hours before, she had gone through the

ƒ Amy and three-year-old Kaliyah

“She has her own wee room now and I have put up lots of pictures of Amy, I’m going to make sure she grows up knowing what an amazing mummy she had.”

At such a young age, however, Toni said that Kaliyah has not yet grasped the reality of the situation.

“It is hard because she doesn’t really understand and she asks for her mummy all the time,” continued Toni.

“I told Kaliyah that her mummy went on holiday and now she’s a star in the sky, that’s how I tried to explain it, but she doesn’t get it.”

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ƒ Kaliyah is too young to understand what has happened

“I told Kaliyah that her mummy went on holiday and now she’s a star in the sky, that’s how I tried to explain it, but she doesn’t get it.

ƒ Amy was devoted to her daughter

“We would always have gone to Flash in the Pan in Ballymoney for food and when we went there recently, Kaliyah asked if she could get something for her mummy.

“A friend came around the other day and Kaliyah saw the back of her head and shouted “mummy” because she thought it was Amy. “It breaks your heart and some of the things she says really make you cry.

“The nights are especially hard, and I sit and cry but you can’t let yourself get too upset because of the kids, honestly if I didn’t have them, I wouldn’t be here.”

“If you met Amy, you would remember her voice, she was so in your face and I felt like I could hear her shouting at me.

Amy, who lived in Coleraine, and Toni, who lives in Castlerock, travelled to Ibiza with another relative for a short break together.

“Amy really was the most brilliant person, she was so outgoing and such a brilliant mummy.

Just moments later, Toni noticed Amy’s lips had turned blue.

“You couldn’t embarrass her if you tried and everyone who met her would remember her, I actually got a text message from one of the flight crew on our flight over to Ibiza and some of the other passengers who all remembered her.

“I went to lift her, and her head went to the side and blood came out,” continued Toni.

“She was so full of life, she had no barrier, no filter, if she had something to say, she didn’t care.

“I just started squealing and someone came in and started doing CPR and I was begging him to help her.

“She loved Christmas and her birthday, she loved everyone making a big fuss and she was the most kind-hearted person I know.

It was their first morning on the sunshine isle and Amy went to lie down.

“The paramedics arrived, and I didn’t want to leave but they lifted me out of the room, they worked on her for an hour but there was nothing they could do.”

The tragedy has left Amy’s parents, Carol McKibben and Arthur Connor, and her siblings, Toni, Jean (27) and 29-year-old Aaron bereft.

“I thought there was hope, I was shouting and screaming and begging them not to stop, asking them to help her and saying I needed her, that she was a mummy,” said Toni.

“It’s been such a shock, we had spent the morning at the pool and Amy was fine, she said she was warm, but I just thought it was because we were in Ibiza.

“I had just been talking to her a few minutes before, I couldn’t believe how quickly it all happened, but they said she died from an adult version of sudden infant death syndrome.

“You hear about these things happening, but you never think they’re going to happen to someone you love.

“I couldn’t believe it was true, I think getting the flight home and her not being with me was the worst.

“I was walking through the airport and I heard an alarm and it sounded like it was her shouting at me.

ƒ Kaliyah has moved in with Toni ƒ Amy and Toni saw each other every day

“Amy would have done anything for anyone, it didn’t matter who you were, she would have spoken to anyone.

“I suppose the one thing I would say to people is always make sure you have travel insurance when you go on holiday.

“I would normally always have it, but we were only going away for three days and we thought we would be okay, we actually discussed it and thought nothing could happen in such a short space of time.

“Within hours of everything happening, the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust got in touch and they arranged to bring Amy home.

“If it wasn’t for them, I can’t begin to imagine how much it would have cost us.

“For Amy’s funeral, we asked for family flowers only and donations in lieu to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust because they were so wonderful when we needed them most.

“We managed to raise nearly £4,000 which we were really pleased about.

“I miss Amy so much, no matter what she would have had your back, she would have supported you 10,000% even if you were in the wrong.

“She really was more than my sister, she was my best friend.”

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“IT’S TOUGH FACING CANCER WHEN YOU’RE YOUNG” After her shock cancer diagnosis, Derry’s Eileen McCay is urging younger women not to forget their breast checks.

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Derry woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid forties is backing a plan by Cancer Focus NI for a new support service for young women.

Eileen McCay, a clinic coordinator at Altnagelvin Hospital, was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago after noticing a rash near her nipple.

Following two mammograms and two biopsies, she was given the devastating news that she had Pagets disease of the nipple, a rare form of cancer, and a tumour on her chest wall.

The fitness fanatic’s first thought was for her parents and how distraught they would be at the news. But after a mastectomy and treatment, Eileen, who avails of Cancer Focus NI’s brafitting service, is back training in the gym again and getting on with her life.

also calling on local women to take part in the charity’s Support Your Girls campaign, a fundraising drive that runs until the end of October, breast cancer aware month.

Eileen, who lives with her parents and dog Harry, takes up her story: “I first noticed a rash around my nipple. I was a sunbed freak and had been using them a lot to get a tan as I was a bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding.

“When the rash started to crust over, I went to my GP who thought it was eczema and prescribed cream. It got worse so the GP referred me to the breast clinic at Altnagelvin where I had two mammograms and two biopsies on the same day.

She believes a support group for “When it came to the second younger women diagnosed with biopsy I knew it wasn’t good breast cancer is a great idea. And she’s and I got my sister to come to the

“I was worried how I was going to tell my parents – telling people was the worst thing about it.”

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ƒ Eileen McCay

clinic to be with me. That same afternoon, in January 2018, I was diagnosed with Pagets disease of the nipple, a rarer form of cancer, and a tumour on my chest wall.

“It was very scary, a huge shock. I thought, ‘Oh God, this is it’. I was worried how I was going to tell my parents – telling people was the worst thing about it.”

Eileen underwent a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy, which finished in May 2018, and hormone treatment, which finished in April last year. There was always the worry that it might have spread.

“I’m very into fitness, weights and boot-camp so I am aware of how I look,” says Eileen. “I decided not to have reconstruction but I attend the Cancer Focus NI’s wonderful bra-fitting service for special bras, so I can feel and look like myself and comfortable in my own clothes.

“I knew cancer was something I had to deal with and I tried to be as positive as I could. I did have a thing about losing my hair but I decided to get my head shaved – it came off when I wanted it to not when the chemo did.

“It’s always at the back of your mind what if… I still have some health issues but I’m trying to get on with my life and get my fitness back – adjusting to the new normal.

I went back to boot-camp three months after my chemo, that’s my happy place.”

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In August, former Girls’ Aloud singer

Eileen will be calling on her friends again

Sarah Harding made headlines when to take part in this month’s Support Your she announced that, at just age 38, she’d Girls campaign to raise funds for Cancer been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Focus NI. After being in lockdown for pop-star told fans she was undergoing months and missing friends, everyone is weekly chemotherapy sessions and was more aware than ever how important it is ‘fighting as hard as I possibly can’. She to have their besties around. also thanked the NHS, family and friends for their support.

Cancer Focus NI says this is the perfect time to ask women to get ‘together again’

Eileen thinks a Cancer Focus NI support and hold a special girls’ night in – with service for young women is a vital service social distancing - to raise money for to have up and running.

“We seem to hear a lot more about young women getting cancer,” she says.

breast cancer support for younger women in Northern Ireland.

It’s also an opportune time to remind

“It is really tough to perhaps be facing a women to check themselves for lumps or any changes to the breasts. mastectomy when you’re young.

“It’s not good for you physically or

“Just checking yourself and being more

mentally if you let things get to you aware is so important too,” says Eileen. and it is so beneficial to have people “I certainly didn’t associate a rash with to talk to, to listen to their experiences cancer, it isn’t only about finding a lump, I and to get tips and support. Positivity didn’t have one. and friendship are the most important

“And why not organise a girls’ night in things and I had a great group of friends this month too and help raise some funds around me”

for this really good cause.”

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The Right Stuff!

Meet our cover stars, Raymond and Sally Pollock, the dynamic duo behind one of the North Coast’s most successful businesses, Rightprice Coleraine.

By Kim Kelly Pictures by Alex Barfoot Raymond Pollock is not ready to retire – not now, not ever!

ƒ Sally and Raymond Pollock

You can be reassured that when you pop into Rightprice Coleraine – he’s still going to be there – Every. Single. Day. Even when he celebrates his 74th birthday later this year, you can be sure that sprightly Raymond will be at Rightprice Coleraine, laughing and joking, and clearly thoroughly enjoying his work.

It’s that kind of electric energy and drive that has made Rightprice Coleraine the success story that it is, with customers flocking from all over the country for the amazing product range and guaranteed customer service.

And of course, behind every great man, there’s an even greater woman.

As Raymond says himself, his beautiful wife of 45 years Sally is the backbone of the family and the reason that the whole family are able to work together to keep Rightprice Coleraine at the top of its game.

“Why would I retire?” laughs Raymond. “I enjoy my life too much. I come here every day and I think I am very lucky. I have my health and that is so important. Many people my age don’t have what I have, and I am grateful for that every day.

“My children Ryan, Lisa and Richard are at the forefront of the business these days and Sally looks after the grandchildren and makes this all possible for us. We are a team.”

Perhaps the secret of Raymond’s success is his warm personality that allows him to connect with people - he knows instinctively what his customers want. But more importantly as time has passed, when it came to moving the business forward, he listened to his children and they have brought a new depth of business knowledge and ideas to Rightprice Coleraine.

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Raymond says: “The children have new ideas, different ideas that have helped us as a family business to move forward. They

has expanded dramatically. The showroom is vast and extremely impressive, with eye catching displays and mocked-up living areas

where customers can test out the furniture The younger Pollocks have embraced new knew what needed to be done to keep and imagine how it would look in their homes. technologies and social media and kept Rightprice Coleraine competitive and I The huge showroom is a long way from Rightprice Coleraine looking to the future have listened to their advice.”

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service and vast range of products.

where it all began back in 1975. Raymond built the business up from scratch and never forgets his humble beginnings working out of a barn at the Farmer’s Union Market Yard.

He was working as a carpet fitter when he made the decision to start his own business – because, he explains, he was sacked from his previous job for “not doing what he was told!” Somehow, this isn’t hard to believe!

By 1982, they had outgrown their town Undeterred, Raymond opened for business, centre premises and decided to move out selling carpets by day and fitting them at to the Bushmills Road which at the time night. He worked long hours but enjoyed seemed like an odd decision as it was so being his own boss. He was never afraid of far out of town. But with cheaper rates, lots of parking and more importantly space to hard work, a lesson he learned early. expand, the move was a huge success.

Raymond explains: “Like many of the other successful businesspeople in Coleraine I Over the next few decades, the didn’t pass my 11 plus and so went to the showroom was extended and then Intermediate as it was called then. We extended again as the business became had no choice but to work. When we left increasingly successful. school, hard work was all we knew. I just got on with it.”

In 1977 Raymond formed a partnership with John Dixon and together they moved the business to Railway Road. Marriage and three children – Ryan, Lisa and Richard – followed for the Pollocks as they juggled running a business with family life.

Sally stayed at home with the children, allowing Raymond to focus on the business that was growing ever more successful.

They have recently updated their website where customers can browse the variety of furniture and flooring available. They are also growing their social media presence through Facebook and Instagram.

Raymond says: “Although these days online is important, customers want to come and see the products in person. If you are spending a substantial amount of money you want to see what you are getting. They want to talk to staff who know what they are talking about and know the products.

“The interaction and customer service are what customers want. We all enjoy working here and we want customers to enjoy coming here too.”

The future for Rightprice Coleraine looks bright. With thier sixth grandchild about to arrive and the Christmas rush But as well as his incredible work load, beginning, the Pollock family are busier Raymond found time for charity work than ever and as always dedicated to and was awarded an MBE for charitable their family business. services. He is well known throughout the country for his generosity and “There’s always lots to do but we are commitment both to charity work and the lucky that we have built up a great family business and can all work together. We wider business community. enjoy working together and there is rarely Though his hard work, Rightprice Coleraine a cross word! built up an incredible customer base locally but also further afield as people were “We are always looking to the future and prepared to travel for their great customer look forward to seeing you at Rightprice.”

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The old guard of interiors had rules about matching colours, repeating the same fabric or print in multiple areas, and the most binding of all was the strict matching of all metals in a room or even the entire house. Still, I hear customers in store say things like: “I love this, but it wouldn’t match my chrome light switches.” This is madness! Metallic elements add an extra dimension to a scheme, and multiple metallic finishes and tones can further enhance this.

That’s not to say any random mixture will look great, with all great interiors a little bit of planning and consideration as to how the entire space will look goes a long way. With the shift away from basic grey interiors and into more indulgent rich tones, there’s never been a better time to experiment with mixed metals to create that luxe, layered look.

The key to successfully mixing metals is to have a dominant tone and an accent tone. Personally, I tend to gravitate more towards brushed or matte finished metals with brass, pewter and brushed silver being my go-to for a sleek contemporary look.

I’m always encouraging my interior clients and customers to bring more texture into their rooms.

Textured metals in various tones not only add depth and intrigue to a room, but also the look of a collection gathered over time rather than a contrived matching set. For neutral schemes, the metallic elements can be ‘make or break’ to the success of a room. Beige, taupe and whites can look flat and

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“There’s no place like home”

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A recent health scare has proved to local model Caoimhe Harkin that home is where the heart is, as she settles back into her new life in Lifford.

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t’s a warm welcome back to gorgeous Caoimhe Harkin.

The Lifford beauty queen is no stranger to Local Women having modelled for us many times and appeared on the cover of this very magazine.

Last year Caoimhe moved to Dubai to take up her dream job as cabin crew with Emirates. But, with the global pandemic grounding flights, Emirates had to let go many of their staff including Caoimhe.

Leaving behind the sunshine, pool parties and brunches, Caoimhe returned home where she is living with her parents.

But she says, after a recent health scare that saw her getting a lump removed from her breast, she is happy to be back amongst her family and friends.

It’s lovely to have you back home and back on the cover of Local Women! What are you up to these days?

I lost my job due at Emirates due to Covid, and I came home at the start of July. Before I lived such a busy non-stop life flying all over the world. I spent my summer with my close family and friends when the restrictions were lifted. It was so nice to get to do this as I didn’t even get Christmas off last year. Also, my granny is very sick, so I’ve been trying to be as present as I can with everyone who means the most to me. Workwise I am still writing away and working with brands on and had a family with that lifestyle. I feel that moving on from that social media. I am hoping to set up my own online business in the experience will open the way for me to hopefully be able to move coming weeks and months, so I’ll keep you updated on this. forward and start that.

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I’m living at home with my parents again for the first proper time since a little about that?

I was 17. It’s actually lovely to be honest. I’m making the most of it while it lasts because you really can’t beat home comforts. I have a I found a lump in my left breast just before I joined Emirates. It was place in Downings also, so I split my time up nicely between the two. quite scary due to my age and family history as my aunt had breast cancer. I went to the breast screening unit and they told me that they Were you sad to leave Dubai? would advise me to get it removed. Although it was only a very large I was very sad to leave Dubai and the lifestyle I had there. I feel extremely cyst, they didn’t want to take the risk of leaving it in there just in case.

The operation went well although the pain I felt for the week after lucky to have experienced it in all the amazing ways that I did. was like nothing I’ve felt before. I decided to post about it publicly on What was the highlight of living there my Instagram and the response has been amazing. Your health is your wealth - so stay on top of it and always, always check yourself. and working for Emirates?

The highlight of living there was the best friends that I made, the tax free salary, the constant views and brunches and ladies’ days. It was a dream - I never wanted to wake up!

When the pandemic is over will you travel again?

I would love to travel again after the pandemic, yes. I’m taking it day by day because who knows if travel ever be the same again? I hope it is because Emirates was an amazing company to work for however it was travelling is a huge part of who I am, but for now, I’m making the most of extremely strict, and it matured me and changed me so much as a every day here. We are so lucky. No matter how many places I’ve travelled in person. But I feel like it would have been hard to have settled down the world, Ireland is still one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.

What’s the best thing about being back home?

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It’s too much! Emma Heaney from Elite Aesthetic Clinic explores lip filler disasters and injection catastrophes so you can avoid the distorted lip.

Dissolving Botched Lips Sadly, I have witnessed a surge in requests and referrals from new patients with lip filler issues .

The way to ‘undo’ lip filler is by injecting an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which breaks down hyaluronic acid.

It is important to note that there are some side effects to hyaluronidase you need to be aware of. The most common side effect is swelling and bruising. This usually settles down a few days after the treatment. While allergy in the injection area is very rare, it can be severe and may include the risk of anaphylaxis.

By Emma Heaney, Elite Aesthetic Clinic RN RM PHNS INP

I believe that over-volumised lips are something this generation will look back on, with the same disbelief that people now look back on the massive shoulder pads and backcombed perms once adored in the 1980s.

I too was a victim of such trends however lips that overtake nearly every feature of an otherwise attractive face are somewhat more concerning.

Why is it I seem to be seeing disproportionate lips, botched lip fillers and so many lip augmentation disasters? Research would suggest that social media, face tuning apps and the Kardashian/ Jenner sisters have been major influencers in this trend.

This together with less skilled Injectors who are failing to teach patients about the aesthetic VALUE of keeping your facial proportions balanced.

ƒ Rachael Knappier from Leicester wants tighter regulations after nearly losing her top lip when an injection went horribly wrong

The Elite Lip Dissolving Journey Appointment 1 Consultation and Patch test if deemed suitable and appropriate.

Appointment 2 Lip dissolving with follow up and after care

Appointment 3 ( must be a minimum of 2 weeks after appointment 2) Reassess the lips. At this point we may refill the lips to a natural balanced augmentation.

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Lip Goals - A Natural Lip Enhancement I am optimistic there is a shift on lip trends from the ‘Trout pout’ to a more natural lip augmentation which I have always advocated.

My strong message is overfilled and over volumised lips should be avoided at all costs. There are advanced precision injection techniques that allow practitioners to create a harmonious balance to improve the entire facial appearance rather than simply augmenting one feature to what can only be described as unrealistic proportions.

Tweaks and a little enhancement in the right part of the lip can help shape the lip and create a beautiful natural lip but not distorted.

I was once told “Elite’s lips create beautiful kisses”

The Golden Ratios 1.0:1.618 Beauty of a lip is enhanced by a slightly exagerated lower lip

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Laura lives in ‘Hope and Light’ Cullybackey mum Laura Rainey was heartbroken by the plight of abused women in south east Asia and knew she couldn’t turn her back on them – so, she gave up her job and started a charity to help them start new lives.

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fter attending a talk on the horrors of human trafficking, Cullybackey teacher Laura Rainey just knew she

had to do something to help.

And so, within months of the initial harrowing

talk, the Co Antrim mum took the plunge and travelled halfway across the world to help desperate women caught up in the illegal sex trade, before giving up her job to start a new charity to address this tragic problem.

Laura says that despite her own family commitments and career, she immediately knew she had to do something to help.

Shortly after the initial talk she began volunteering to help with admin at a local Christian charity.

She enjoyed the challenges of her new volunteer work so much that she then decided to travel to he could manage alone for a fortnight! south east Asia for the first time to visit women “However, I really wanted to see things first-hand rescued from the sex trade. for myself and not just read or hear the news from Laura says: “This was a big decision as I have two others. I wanted to be there and build relationships young children and I had to convince my husband with the women and see how I could help.”

seedy. They thrive on the sex trade which is one of the major revenue sources. I remember getting out of the car at 10am in the Nana Plaza, (one of three of the districts devoted to the trade). It is very open and thriving even in the morning. Women standing out in uniform, putting on their make-up and getting Laura visited shelters which house women rescued ready for their day’s work ahead. Witnessing glass from the sex trade and travelled across several fronted massage parlours with half naked young different countries to see the problems in cities and girls offering their services is unfortunately a very rural areas. common sight.

“On my first visit in April 2019 I travelled to “Many of these women know no other way than Bangkok, Vietnam and Laos. My second visit was the lives they have been forced into, lives that have longer as I had now developed more projects. It been defined by brokenness, lives that have been was for 18 days to Bangkok, Chaing Mai, Laos abused, abandoned, sold, and traumatised.” and Cambodia.

Laura also had the opportunity to visit some of the “I met women in the cities, working in the bars, rural villages when she was in Laos. and I also met with rural women affected. The “The villages are remote. One village I went to exploitation of these women comes from so many different avenues. The cities I found to be dark and was high up in the mountains and we travelled to

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Western men of all ages disappearing it on the back of a pick-up truck. This down alleyways with young boys, village was full of children, and the beautiful women, many of a one thing that struck me was very young age standing on the the lack of adults within the streets, somehow brainwashed village. Most of the parents into this sense of normality. work away during the day and this leaves the children “This area was not a walkopen to traffickers going in and through-and-forget situation. taking them. One girl was taken Women, mothers and sisters, the just like this from her village when judged, the used, the trapped, the she was seven. My daughter is seven broken and the lost. It was not a walk and I’m sure many of you have daughters and to spectate, it was a taster of the lives affected by grandchildren around this age. It is unthinkable poverty, corruption, abuse and squalor.” to even imagine anything like this happening in Laura says her visits to Asia were very emotional our own lives to our children. My daughter is so and she felt the need to do something to help. precious to me and at night I kiss her in bed and She worked hard to build relationships with the thank God that she is here with me and safe. support workers and girls and when she returned to “This little girl was taken from this remote village.

Cullybackey she started Hope and Light Jewellery, She wasn’t really looked after by her parents and raising awareness and support for the work in Asia she was sold by her neighbour to the sex trade. This by selling items produced by the women. neighbour had already raped her, this neighbour had “I was able to begin the charity through selling HIV. She therefore also contracted HIV. Fortunately, beautiful handmade jewellery made by the girls as she was rescued by our partners, and is now looked after in one of the shelters and attends school. She part of their rehabilitation. It offers the girls hope visits her village once or twice a year. Her mother and helps support them as they try to rebuild their lives in a safe caring environment where they feel has also come to visit her at the shelter.” loved and secure.

Laura says the Heart of Darkness in Cambodia was “I spoke at a various events across Ireland, raising the one place that touched her emotions the most. awareness and selling the jewellery. Ladies also Situated in Phnom Penh, stories of violence, held jewellery evenings in their homes to help raise murder and debauchery are commonplace. money for the charity.”

Laura says the things she witnessed there will Setting up the charity has been hard work, so much never be forgotten and only made her more so that Laura has taken a career break to focus on it. determined to help.

But she is happy that she is making a difference and “I witnessed so much on those streets lined with various bars and massage parlours. I watched one little girl washing her hands in the leftover, dirty dishwater kindly offered to her from a food vendor. Sleeping children being pushed about in buggies which were in fact their beds.

is already seeing the results of her work.

“What initially started as one connection has now developed into nine projects across several countries in Asia, each giving women an alternative to the work they are trapped in. We are offering them freedom, teaching them skills and providing them with safe work making jewellery and to keep them off the streets. Most of all we seek to show these women that they are worth so much more, that they are valued, and that they are loved. We want them to grow in strength and dignity, find freedom and spiritual hope along the way.

“When you buy Hope and Light products, you are supporting women who have acted with purpose to escape exploitation, leaving economic temptations behind to work in safe, dignified environments.

I have personally visited each project in Asia to ensure that the girls are paid fairly and receive the highest levels of care. Hope and light is non-profit.

We commit 100% of the profit from our jewellery to helping girls find freedom from trafficking.”

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Keep on crafting from home!

Paula Sweeney from Fabric World gives you a step-by-step guide to craft projects from the comfort of your own home.

By Paula Sweeney at Fabric World, Maydown The final days of summer are firmly behind us and we’re feeling the chill in the air as we head towards the new autumn season.

Every year the change of season brings a huge influx of crafters looking for interesting projects to fill the longer evenings indoors.

This time last year we were just about to launch another program of ‘how to classes.’

We ran mainly dressmaking and upcycling courses and it was always a pleasure to see the classroom full of talented students, buzzing with great ideas ready to create a unique piece and find a new passion.

I loved seeing all the stages from inspiration to the final reveal and had a few laughs along the way.

Give it a go: Dressmaking

The key to successfully learning dressmaking is to keep it simple to begin with.

It’s very important to choose easily achievable projects in the beginning as you get used to your machine.

And there are loads of great projects to choose from using very simple pattern techniques.

The simple circle pattern can be adapted to create circle tops and skirts, and of course the popular winter poncho.

Top Tip: Use a rotary cutter for precision cutting

Equally a simple rectangular pattern can be transformed into super cute scarves and accessories.

However, unfortunately this year due to the pandemic the classes are not possible, and we feel like we’re missing out a little.

So, I’ve teamed up with the teachers to give you a few hints and tips to help you along the way.

Get creative mixing and matching fabrics to create interest.

Good luck with your sewing projects and we look forward to welcoming you back to the classroom when things get back to normal.

Here are a few examples to inspire you…

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Use a magnetic seam guide for precision seams

Give it a go: Roman Blinds

Roman blinds are fast becoming the popular choice for smaller windows and a lot of you are keen to give it a go yourself.

We’re always being asked advice on these projects as a good Roman blind can totally transform a window.

Top Tip: Hang your blind outside for more light

The key to making a successful blind start with the fabric selection. You must choose a fabric with good structure and no stretch. Lightweight, slippy fabrics will be impossible to work with for a Roman blind.

Add a really good lining, so use fleece bonded lining or blackout.

The better the structure of the fabric the better the blind.

Choose patterns carefully as not all patterns will work.

Vertical stripes work well but horizontal stripes will not work as you will lose the pattern in the folds.

Press your fabric taking care not to stretch it with the heat of the iron.

Take time with your cutting, be precise, make sure you allow for seams and a channel on the bottom for the weighted rod.

Once you have joined your fabric and lining, check it is square by measuring the two diagonal lines.

These should be the same measurement.

Work out the spacing for your tape and sew on horizontally.

Then sew on Velcro to the top and you’re ready to cord up with your kit.

Make sure to use a professional Roman blind kit that has been certified with all child safety features and follow the cording instructions to the letter.

Top Tip: Choose Abstract prints Choose Vertical Stripes

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5K FOR RAE

Rae King was just 55 years old when she suffered a catastrophic bleed in her heart. Her heartbroken family pay tribute to the Aghanloo midwife and describe their pride after friends and colleagues completed 5K at 27 different locations across the globe in her memory.

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very day, without fail, Rae King would stop at her brother’s house to visit her beloved family.

To Diane King, who was married to Rae’s brother, David, she was more than a sister-inlaw, she was a best friend.

And to her nephews and nieces, Lauren, Jack and Ellie, she was like a second mum as they grew up.

So, her sudden and unexpected passing when her aorta ruptured has left them bereft as they struggle to come to terms with their loss.

It has been made even more traumatic as it happened in April, during lockdown, meaning family and friends were not able to gather together at the time to pay their respects.

But when the Covid-19 restrictions began to ease, her former colleagues at Altnagelvin Area Hospital joined together with her family to arrange a fundraising event to honour the highly respected midwife.

And the turn out for the ‘5K for Rae’ event, which raised almost £10,000 for the British

ƒ Rae was a well-respected midwife and much-loved friend

Heart Foundation in her memory, clearly so sudden, age wasn’t a factor, apparently it demonstrates how loved and missed she is.

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can just happen.

Diane (50) said: “We’re such a close family “She had done three 12-hour shifts and and Rae was such a central part of it, so it’s everything was fine, actually one of my been really, really hard. daughter’s best friends had just qualified as a “She had an aortic dissection and it was all midwife and she had been working with her.

“Rae was tired but there were no other signs at all, no reason to suggest that there was anything wrong.”

However, she began to complain of a neck pain.

It began to subside but when it returned, she rang the GP out-of-hour service for advice and eventually went to A&E. It was there that Rae was diagnosed with an aortic dissection and she was transferred by ambulance from Altnagelvin to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for emergency surgery to repair her damaged aorta.

ƒ Family, friends and colleagues of Rae raised almost £10,000 for the British Heart Foundation

When she arrived at the hospital, she was taken immediately to meet the surgeons, while Diane and Lauren arrived in time for Rae to know they were there.

“We take some comfort from that,” said Diane.

“She went to surgery and was there all day.

She got through the first surgery but when they went to restart the heart, there was an underlying heart problem that was never serious enough to need surgery.

“Things just started to go wrong, her body started to do things it shouldn’t be doing and there was nothing that could be done.”

Despite the doctors’ efforts, Rae’s friends ƒ Rae’s passing has left a huge void in her family woke up on April 29 to the devastating news that she had passed away. to do medicine and I was trying to discourage

Diane continued: “The 5K for Rae was such

Diane continued: “I met Rae when I met her, but her Auntie Rae told her to follow her a good event because it was an opportunity for us to speak to people who had worked my husband 34 years ago and we had the dreams and she’s now doing medicine.” same friends.

Lauren (26) said: “I had always thought with her.

“I felt like we didn’t have the opportunity “We were really close, she would call about it and she was such a big support. into our house every day on her way home “She was our second mum, if we were in to grieve because everything happened so from work. trouble or if there was something wrong, we quickly, she came home on the Wednesday and the funeral was on the Thursday.

“I think everyone who knew Rae would say would go to her.

“As a family, we are still trying to work that she was a caring person and she actually “She was always looking after us, spoiling stayed friends with her school friends.

us, she treated us like her own children and through what has happened.

“She was the type of person who, if you at Christmas it was almost like Santa had to came into her life, you stayed in her life, she come to us from her as well. just had that way with her.

“It’s hard because it happened so quickly, “She was such a loyal friend and had and we didn’t see it coming and we would lifelong friends. have seen her every night.

“It has been really hard for her daddy, he has a very strong faith and is a very strong man, but he hasn’t been out and met people since it happened, so I think that’s going to be hard for him.

“I do think that things happen for a reason, I “She cared for her mum 24/7 when she was “She came round for a cup of tea every night, don’t know, maybe with Rae and her surgery sick, she was very poorly for a few years. it was actually my birthday the Saturday after she was going to be left needing a lot of care “She was my sister-in-law, but she was also she died and she was supposed to come down and she wouldn’t have wanted that. a really good friend, if you had a problem, that day and I was really looking forward to it.

“We still wait for her to walk in the door, it’s you would ring Rae because she always knew “It was lovely to meet the people she what to say to make you feel better. worked with and they told us how special a big, big void, a huge loss in our lives and it doesn’t get any easier.

“She was such a wonderful aunt, she was we were to her.

“As someone says, you learn coping mechanisms, there for the kids all through their lives, for all “It was also important to raise as much the special occasions and we have so many money as possible in her memory, I know it but some days can be very overwhelming. happy memories of her.

“Life is so precious, one day to the next, nowon’t save her life but maybe it can be used to “Lauren is a pharmacist and she got an offer save someone else’s life.”

one knows what is going to happen.”

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Why I do what I do…

Expert extensionist and hair loss specialist Sandra Atoge from iHobbs knows that losing your crowning glory is heart breaking for women – that’s why she dedicates her time to helping women recover their hair. of women live with visible hair loss. And I am seeing younger and younger clients coming to my salon everyday with hair loss.

Hair loss in women can be absolutely devastating for their emotional wellbeing and self-image.

Society however has forced women to suffer in silence, because it is considered far more acceptable for men to go through hair loss than women. However, hair loss can affect women’s sensuality and how they perceive themselves.

Even more unfortunately, doctors pay little attention to the issue of women’s hair loss since it is not considered life threatening. Women are told to just get on with it. The psychological damage caused by hair loss and the feeling of being unattractive can however be as devastating as any serious mental health illness or any serious illness.

Regardless of a woman’s age, losing your hair can severely affect your confidence.

This is because we live in a society that considers hair to be an important part of how we look.

Society has therefore attached a social stigma to going bald as a woman.

Over the years working with women losing their hair, I have met some who question whether their partners will still love them. I have known others to become socially reclusive and give up enjoyable activities like swimming and going to the gym, because they cannot bear using the communal changing rooms for fear of their hair loss being discovered. I have had women break down in tears about how they have not had the courage to walk into a hairdresser for years because of fear of being judged.

Statistics indicate that over 40%

There are so many different causes of hair loss. They include stress, hormonal changes in women, side effects of certain medications, thyroid problems, B12 deficiency, side effects of cancer treatments and so much more. It could also be hereditary like female-pattern baldness.

I have trained with some of the absolute best in the hair extensions industry to qualify as a Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Consultant. My training has afforded me the ability to safely attach non-surgical hair loss systems to the fragile hair of women who are losing their hair without causing any damage.

I use 100% Russian Remy human hair and a variety of methods to recreate our client’s hair before they lost it all. And over the years, I have been able to help so many women living with hair loss, regain their self-confidence.

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This is my favourite time of the year with autumnal weather giving me all the feels for those autumnal tones.

When deciding to make the switch to that all new brunette colour, keep your skin’s undertone in mind.

After all, the perfect colour should compliment your overall look and not compete with it.

Your skin tone will give you an idea of what the surface of your skin looks like, but your undertone takes into consideration the subtle hints of colour that lie beneath the skin.

To figure out your skin’s undertone, flip your wrist over and take a look at your veins.

If you see green, you have warm undertones and blue veins indicate cool undertones.

Generally cool undertones should be paired with hair colours that also have a cool undertone and the same goes for warm undertones.

Make sure and check this out before your next salon visit.

FAIR SKIN – COOL UNDERTONES Make brunette hair work for you by turning to lighter ash, brown or chestnut shades. Subtle face framing highlights can be added to create dimension.

FAIR SKIN – WARM UNDERTONES Rich caramel highlights are your ‘thing’ as they’re on the lighter side.

To create depth and dimension, add low lights in darker shades for a more balayaged look.

MEDIUM SKIN – COOL UNDERTONES Cool, olive undertones will rock that cooler, ashy brunette shade as they don’t stray too far from the skin’s undertone.

MEDIUM SKIN – WARM UNDERTONES This combo gives us more room to play about with shades. From mocha to rich dark chocolate tones, these will be perfect to enhance your

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DEEP SKIN – NEUTRAL UNDERTONES A dark shade of brunette will most definitely suit you. Add in some rose gold highlights to create a subtle accent of colour.

Get perfecting everyone!

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any of us women, as we get older, look in a mirror and could scream!

It’s happening, we don’t want to be reminded we are losing our looks, the dreaded lines and wrinkles are appearing, we are sure many were not there the previous day, it’s all changing too fast.

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This painstaking development took over three years, plus two years of testing to reach the level of perfection that Alberto and our company wished to achieve.

We are based in Spain and have launched our Natural Face Lift Serum on-line to everyone in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK, that wish to benefit from its use, which for many will be life changing. For those of you that like to shop in store then you can visit our authorised distributor Mermaid Cove in Derry.

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“I’M A STEP CLOSER TO MY DREAM JOB”

Ballymena Health and Social Care student Grace Thompson on her stepping stone to success and her dream career as a nurse.

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tudying Health and Social Care at Northern Regional College has opened the door to academic success and set a Ballymena student on the road to fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse.

Grace Thompson has just completed a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at the College in Ballymena with a triple Distinction which is the equivalent standard of three A*s at A-level.

She secured offers from all five universities she applied to and has accepted a place at Queen’s University Belfast to start an Adult Nursing degree in February 2021.

Having achieved nine GCSEs at school, Grace progressed to do AS-levels in Biology, Economics, Politics and English Literature, but admitted that because she was unsure about her future plans at that stage, she did not enjoy them.

“Halfway through my lower sixth, I decided to apply to Northern Regional College to do the Health and Social Care Diploma as this was a subject I was interested in and wanted to learn more about. ƒ Grace Thompson

“It was the best decision I ever made and I haven’t looked back since the first day I walked through the doors. I’m able to study nursing at university and move a step closer to achieving my dream career,” Grace explained.

She added that her time at the College helped her enjoy learning once again and is already considering going on to study a Master’s when she finishes her undergraduate degree.

Grace attributed her positive experience at the college to a number of factors: “I made life-long friends and I loved that my lecturers had previously worked in different health and social care settings so they could link the theory we were being taught in class with examples from their own career experiences.

“Each lecturer truly wanted us to do well and gave us so much support.

They knew how fastpaced and heavy the workload is and supported us throughout the twoyear course.”

Grace said the work placements completed as an integral part of the course were also very beneficial.

“We were able to experience what it would be like to work in different health and social care settings.

This gave us a great insight and a better understanding of the sector, which in turn allowed us to determine which area we wanted to pursue and study at a higher level. I completed placements in

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addiction centres, nursing homes, Belfast City Hospital theatres, the cancer centre and spent time with radiologists in a radiography suite. By doing this, I was able to see that I really wanted to become a nurse,” she said.

As well as helping her decide on her future career path, Grace believed the placements really boosted her confidence and improved her communication skills.

“I was passionate about the course, so I enjoyed going and looking for more information to add to my coursework and then being able to discuss what I’d found with my lecturers. There is such a positive and supportive environment within the Health and Social Care department and the lecturers are genuinely proud of every student they teach,” she explained.

While she was at Northern Regional College, Grace suffered bereavements and health problems but she said her lecturers were always there for her, providing support and encouragement and, when the College closed and class contact became impossible because of the COVID-19 lockdown, lecturers adapted seamlessly to online learning and maintained constant contact with students.

Nadia Ghalami, course co-ordinator of the Level 3 Health & Social Care Course at Ballymena, said Grace’s positive attitude and high level of motivation had contributed to her success.

“Grace is a very caring, articulate and dedicated individual. Her advanced caring skills, empathy for the opinions and feelings of others and passion for life make her an ideal fit for nursing.”

Nadia added: “I watched Grace grow in confidence and self-reliance during her two years at the College and I’m confident that she will continue to display the same diligence and commitment in her chosen career. I wish her very success in her future endeavours.”

STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALE Preparation is everything when it comes to selling your house. Let the ladies from Mayfair & Morgan help you stage your house to get maximum interest and the best possible price.

The housing market is still very active, and the Selling Sunset Northern Ireland ladies are putting the sparkle into properties with the goal of selling fast. The longer a home is on the market the less chance you have of getting that premium price, so speed is of the essence.

When selling, cutting corners isn’t an option.

Choose an innovative agent such as Mayfair & Morgan who are up to date on the latest marketing strategies and can stage your home like it’s a palace to pull in those potential buyers.

Advice from the Selling Sunset Northern Ireland ladies “Staging a home is all about how you prepare and present the property for photography. People won’t arrange a viewing, let alone buy it, if they aren’t intrigued by your online listing.” Christine Keenan “You want to give buyers every reason to imagine themselves living in the house. So, dress your home just as you would dress if you were going on a date – dress to impress!” Kerry Green

to form an impression of the inside when they walk in the front door.

Set the stage: Make the entrance hall look spacious, bright and welcoming.

Remove all coats and shoes, buy a new doormat, have extra lighting and add some fragrance with scented candles or aroma sachets. Make sure to hang a statement mirror to open up the space.

LIVING ROOM: This room gives buyers the feel for a lifestyle. A little effort to stage this room will help buyers imagine themselves living here. Set the stage: Light the fire if you have one, use extra lighting to create an ambient atmosphere and brighten any darker areas. Rearrange the furniture to show as much floor space as possible, remove personal family photos, mementos, and clear shelves of all but a few accessories.

“Potential buyers are looking for a home to help fulfil their dreams and lifestyle. There is no need to spend large amounts of money, as a few simple changes and our staging tips will get your property noticed and moving” Karen McClurkin.

Adding sparkle the Mayfair & Morgan way

KERB APPEAL: Many potential buyers will do a drive by before viewing so you need to entice them to want to go in. Set the stage: Spruce up the garden, have a noticeable house number, kill the weeds and have the grass cut regularly. Paint the front door a bold colour so it stands out.

ENTRANCE/HALLWAY: A well-presented hallway sets the tone of a house. Buyers get the first chance

KITCHEN: Giving a tired kitchen a facelift always pays off. Set the stage: Clean every inch until it shines, remove everything from the worktops so buyers see the space. If countertop space is limited, put the utensils in drawers, remove the cookbooks, bread bin etc to free up the area. Put away the pet bowls and bedding and if possible, replace door handles, update countertop covers, and clean the oven, viewers will open it! Have the coffee brewing and the scones in the oven.

DINING AREA: Your goal is to make the room look like it’s used regularly and get the viewers to want to be sitting down to eat in this home. Set the stage: Get out your best china and lay the table. At the very least have a new tablecloth and a focal point such as a bowl of fruit or fresh flowers.

OUTSIDE SPACE: Buyers are putting more emphasis on their need for a garden. No matter how small, any outside space is premium. The garden needs to be a place of sanctuary and an additional living area.

Set the stage: Invest in outdoor seating, potted plants, flowers and paint the fence to make the garden inviting and fresh. You can even add an outdoor mirror to break up walls if you have an enclosed space. A well presented garden can make a sale.

BEDROOM: We all want a big bedroom, so the trick is to make it look spacious. Create a comfortable, calm space and have the bed as centre stage – make people want to try it out! Set the stage: Clean crisp bed linen, well aired, no shoes, clothes visible, have the floor space cleared, turn on the lamps, remove anything of a personal nature including your electronics!

Our role as your estate agent is to gain maximum interest in your property. We provide all our homeowners a guide to staging their home and go that extra mile to assist with this for photography and viewings. We feel it is essential to have a good relationship with our clients so we can work together to get the property moving. For more advice on staging your home give the ladies at Mayfair & Morgan a call.

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MARY IS NEW SVP REGIONAL PRESIDENT Mum-of-six Mary Waide from Ballymena takes up new role with St Vincent de Paul ƒ Mary Waide, Regional President of St Vincent de Paul Northern Region

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allymena woman Mary Waide has been named as the new Regional President of St Vincent de Paul Northern Region.

The retired teacher is a mother of six and grandmother of eight and has served as a School Governor and President of her local SVP Conference.

A member of SVP NI for 15 years, Mary has vast experience in working with a range of conferences and communities from village to town and rural.

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She is currently a member of her Parish Pastoral Council and is Safeguarding Lead for the Northern Region. Mary is also a member of the National Safeguarding Committee and is dedicated to ensuring that safeguarding is highlighted in all aspects of the Society’s work.

Speaking of being elected as Regional President for the Northern Region, Mary said: “I am grateful for the support I received during the election process and I am looking forward to serving our members, volunteers and the community in my role as Regional President. I am humbled that our members have put their trust in me with their votes and, as inspired by the late Bishop Lagan, during my term I will do my best and leave the rest to God. “When I joined the society, I experienced the warmth of the spirit of the Vincentian Family and as Regional President, I will be placing a focus on priorities around education, membership support, SVP shops, governance, quality visitation and social justice. I believe spirituality must be at the heart of meetings, visitations and the decisions made

by SVP across the Region and I will endeavour to make sure everyone works together to support each other.”

Originally from Dungannon, Mary has lived in Ballymena for 40 years.

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Dressing Up for Autumn

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he majority of us have spent a significant part of 2020 in loungewear, with elasticated waistbands and comfortable trainers. But now, with more and more people returning to the office and getting back to normal life, it’s time to put proper outfits together again.

Can we remember how to do it? Will we have to learn to walk in heels again? Do we need to buy an entire new wardrobe?

I’m not sure about the first two questions, but the answer to the last one is no! At Kular Fashion, we’re firm believers in ‘Buy Now, Wear Forever’. Just because it’s a new season, doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on an entirely new wardrobe. By introducing a few key investment pieces, you’ll be able to create lots of different outfits with them, year on year.

In this month’s column, we’re going to introduce you to a few of our favourite key pieces that everyone should have in their Autumn wardrobe. The great thing about these pieces is that they will last a lifetime if looked after properly. So when next Autumn comes back around, you’ll already have your favourite pieces ready and waiting.

The Jacket While it might not be time for a heavy Winter coat just yet, it is layering season. A jacket is the perfect addition right now as it can be paired with a lighter item underneath like a long-sleeve t-shirt, or layered over knitwear as we reach the colder temperatures in November.

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The Boots A good pair of comfortable boots are essential for Autumn and will carry you right through the winter. Whether you prefer a small chunky heel or completely flat, there is something for everyone at Kular Fashion. We love the simple design of these new Rieker boots - they would look great with skinny jeans as well as dressed up with tights and a dress for a dinner date.

Alternatively, we have a huge selection of Dr Martens in store if you prefer something cool and comfortable.

The Knitwear September is a little too early for knitwear as the temperatures are still high, the weather is always nice when the kids go back to school isn’t it?

Well now it’s officially Autumn and we can break out the knitwear.

We have lots in store from GANT and Polo Ralph Lauren and it will keep you cosy right through Winter.

The Jeans We’re a city of denim lovers and we live in our jeans all year round. A good quality pair of jeans like these ones from GANT will see you through all the seasons and will work as the perfect outfit staple in Autumn. Whether you need to be dressed up or dressed down, these super soft skinny jeans will always have your back.

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Shop early for a stress-free Christmas It’s only October, but in these uncertain times…it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Marianne Blaney from Coleraine’s Daisy Mae Boutique has some great ideas to get your festive shopping started.

In these uncertain times, there is only one thing that is certain – Christmas is coming and it’s time to get ready!

And if 2020 has taught us anything, it is to be prepared – that’s why it’s time to make your Christmas lists and get started on the shopping.

It might seem early – but what could be a nicer distraction from all the doom and gloom than a festive shopping trip?

This year there has never been a better time to stay local for your shopping – and we are lucky that in Coleraine town centre there’s a fabulous boutique that is guaranteed to take the stress out of your Christmas shopping.

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Daisy Mae Boutique is a shopping experience like no other. If you find it tricky to shop for style conscious or hard to buy for people, it’s the perfect place to visit.

Daisy Mae is stocked full of beautiful gift ideas at all price points.

As well as a full range of fashion from occasion wear to vintage and leisure wear, Daisy Mae stocks an amazing range of accessories that make the perfect gifts.

Owner Marianne Blaney personally sources every item stocked in Daisy Mae and she has the perfect eye for style. She is always ahead of the trends and knows what her customers love.

There’s so much selection instore, and it’s not just clothes, with makeup brushes, perfume, shoes, giftware and much more. Keep an eye on Daisy Mae’s social media as new stock is constantly arriving.

Marianne is brimming with ideas and happy to help you with your shopping instore. And don’t forget, if you are isolating, you can use her online service where you can browse Daisy Mae from the comfort of your own home.

Marianne has selected a few of her favorite gift ideas to get you started – what are you waiting for?

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Get your new garden project underway for next spring Do you wish you had a garden to enjoy during the spring and summer months, for outdoor dining or for children to play safely? The idea of revamping your garden can be exciting but where do you start? Take a look at our hints and tips to help you plan ahead and get your new garden project underway for next spring 1. Find inspiration for the style of garden you like – browse magazines, Pinterest, Instagram or create a ‘My Favourites’ folder using Tobermore’s inspiration gallery.

Do you prefer modern and minimalist with straight lines or a more traditional cottage garden style with curved lines and soft planting?

2. Do you want an area for entertaining?

Paving slabs/flags provide the perfect patio area for garden furniture for outdoor dining and entertaining. Perhaps consider the Tobermore EasyClean range – EasyClean paving resists staining from infiltrating the paving surface so that spills can be simply wiped away.

3. Think about who will be using your garden

Do you need a play area for children or grandchildren? And do you need to consider an area for animals? You may want to screen off unsightly items such as an oil tank, coal bunker or bins

4. Think about creating a feature or focal point?

Why not think about including a feature such as a circle in your paving, a path, or create a fire pit using Tobermore’s Secura Lite walling.

5. Are you looking to include some floral features in your garden?

Incorporate some raised beds which can be easily constructed using Tobermore’s walling range. This will also help add colour and character to your outside space.

6. Will your area be used to park a car or just as a garden patio?

This will help you decide which hard landscaping products are most suitable for your project; for driveways use block paving, for patios you can use block paving or patio flags. The choice is yours!

7. What can I do with a small garden?

There are lots of options to make the most of a small garden. You can make a feature

of your garden path by upgrading it with some decorative paving. Consider linking paths and steps within your garden to create unique areas of interest.

8. I don’t know where to start!

Book a consultation with a Tobermore landscape designer who will help bring ideas and inspiration into your outdoor project plans. We have created a range of packages to suit all projects and budgets.

Visit our website for more information – Tobermore.co.uk

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PERIODS, HORMONES AND STRESS!

As a personal trainer working mainly with women, Gordy Elliot has had to research how to get the best from his female clients – no matter what time of the month it is!

Working with mostly female clients I have had to invest my education in understanding how the female body works in much more depth that just calories in versus calories out. While the calorie rule is always going to be the main effort in all fat loss journeys, many another thing comes into play and this includes that touchy subject of hormones.

As a male trainer I had to just get over the fact that it was my job to talk about periods and have much more in depth conversations with my clients when it came to monthly cycles and mindset.

So, here’s some things to watch out for when you are entering into a diet phase or even for day-to-day life and how we can get much healthier in body and mind Follicular Phase - At this stage (day one of by understanding these simple points. your period) the thyroid is affected and OESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE thus the attitude will drop from where it These are the primary female sex has been. This means starting a diet in this hormones which aid in controlling eating phase could be much easier to adhere behaviours and your energy levels. to and get the ball rolling than starting on How your hormones are balanced can the days leading up to your period. have a huge impact on your fat loss HANDLING YOUR HORMONES journey, (it won’t stop it) but it could make things way more difficult, not only to drop You cannot directly control your the fat but have the energy and mindset hormones, however what we can do is choose how to manage them to actually see the goal to the end. with nutritional choices and lifestyle Major points that will offset these changes, to give our bodies 1.If you are majorly under or overweight and minds the best chance of operating optimally.

2.Medication (the pill included)

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3.Stress (see below) 4.Skeleteal Muscle

STAGES OF YOUR CYCLE: Luteal Phase - During this phase we tend to see a higher consumption in dense calories mainly chocolate/sweets and when clients aren’t fully open with their coach at this phase, maybe due to embarrassment, in turn they then might get demotivated and stop.

STRESS - The biggest issue I now see with clients is the hormone Cortisol aka stress… our adrenal glands release this hormone for both physical and psychological stress.

I cannot “stress” (excuse the pun) enough that this not only causes stalling

in weight loss but it also causes severe mental health issues in everyday life.

Increased appetite (emotional eating) abdominal weight gain, muscle loss (this is not optimum for the body) are to name but a few of the side effects of stress.

WAYS TO DECREASE STRESS

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Sleep, get to bed at a reasonable time to allow your body to recover and relax.

2.

Meditation to zone the body and mind out and let it relax from the constant social pressures we place on ourselves daily. It’s a space for your body to do nothing.

3.

And probably my favourite advice, do things that make you happy and that make you smile. STOP doing so much for others. STOP putting pressure on yourselves to perform to someone else’s tune. DO YOU. Make sure you smile and enjoy what you are doing.

In turn your body and mind will thank you with better health.

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With continuing restrictions on movement, never has the need for online pharmacy services been greater. Local Women meets pharmacist Aaron Carlyle who, along with his business partner Féilim Henry, has established Chemist Connect to bring products and medications straight to your door.

Chemist Connect is a leading online pharmacy and health and beauty retailer.

ƒ Féilim Henry and Aaron Carlyle

Led by a team of expert award-winning pharmacists, when you shop with Chemist Connect, you are connected to their expertise. They combine expert knowledge with amazing products, services and online sales, helping you to look and feel your best.

Just as you would expect from a High Street pharmacy, they offer a range of services from prescription dispensing and delivery, to health products and advice.

So, connect to Chemist Connect for a healthier, happier you. No nonsense, no fuss, no problems. Just convenience, value, and trust.

What is Chemist Connect?

In 2014 Féilim Henry and I set out to create an online pharmacy brand. As pharmacists we wanted to create a convenient online experience that replicated the great service and trust that is achieved in bricks and mortar pharmacies. Chemist Connect emerged from this as Northern Ireland’s first online pharmacy. We have gone on to service customers across the world, shipping to over 100 countries last year, everywhere from Belfast to Brazil, and Donegal to Doha. Chemist Connect is a look into the future of pharmacy - It should be affordable, available and accessible, be that in-store, online or on your mobile.

What if the pharmacist thinks I need a prescription?

online pharmacy were fully operational during the previous lockdown. We continued to fulfil orders despite high pressure on the system and supply chain. As we operate They will refer the patient to their GP or to another suitable on both sides of the border, we have access to a wider service to address their healthcare need. range of wholesalers, which helps ensure continuity of Can I access emergency contraception online? supplies. We will ensure our facilities are fully operational should another lockdown occur, delivering much needed Yes, this is provided in the same manner as other medicines. items directly to our customer’s homes.

Often this requires additional information from the patient, so a pharmacist will contact the patient directly to discuss. Can I get my prescription medication online?

We offer next day delivery to ensure the item gets to the We offer an online prescription service. Basically, this patient in a timely fashion. works by the patient giving us their consent to get their Can I access over the counter medicines Are over the counter products available online prescription from their GP. Alternatively, the patient sends via the online service? us their prescription. We will then process their prescription for common female conditions? If needs be and have it delivered directly to the patient’s home or a Yes. We have a wide range of medicines available to place of their choice. This service is also available for care purchase online. Items that are not showing online may can I speak with the pharmacist? be requested separately and we will liaise directly with Indeed. We offer a wide range of products to treat many facilities such as nursing homes. customers regarding availability and appropriateness. women’s health conditions, for example thrush, cystitis

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All online medicine sales require customers to answer some questions in order to ascertain need/appropriateness.

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Galgorm Skin Clinic Announces New Partnership With IMAGE Skincare The skin clinic at Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort has expanded its premier skincare offering with amazing IMAGE facials and products now available for guests.

Galgorm Skin Clinic, located within the awardwinning Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort, has announced an exciting new partnership with IMAGE Skincare offering guests an extensive range of new, premier skincare products and a brand new bespoke, customised facial for a glowing and radiant complexion.

IMAGE Skincare is a professional, clinical brand which prioritises science over fads and results over trends. Their mission is to enable healthy, glowing skin so that women can face every stage of their vibrant, colourful life with confidence and courage. Available in over 52 countries worldwide, IMAGE represents a multinational, multicultural as a new skincare partner, we’re thrilled to launch approach to skin health that is represented by the first IMAGE Tailored Facial, leading onto further every skin tone and skin type. treatments coming soon”.

Selected for its synergy with Galgorm Skin Clinic’s Launch of the IMAGE Tailored Facial. ethos to maximise skin potential with treatments suited specifically to individual skin types, the new To celebrate the start of this exciting new product range and treatment offering will guide partnership guests can experience the IMAGE clinic customers through their journey to improving Tailored Facial, available from 1st September, for beautiful, healthy skin. the health of their skin.

This 60 min clinical results-driven facial is designed Founder of IMAGE Skincare, Dr Marc Ronert M.D. to give guests beautifully lifted, firmer and deep PHD commented on the unique success of the cleansed skin. The treatment starts with a skin brand and the ideology behind it: consultation with one of Galgorm Skin Clinic’s “I’ve made it my life’s passion to research and professional experts and uses a blend of powerful refine the latest skincare trends and technologies. antioxidant protection, nutrition, enzymes and As a plastic surgeon, I’ve always been interested stem cells all combined to provide immediate, in scientific ways to decelerate or reverse the noticeable differences. aging process. As a scientist, I have a unique Ideal as a quick fix pre-event facial, or a boosting perspective on what drives demand and treatment to kick start your skin’s health journey, innovation in the industry.” this eight-step facial will allow skincare aficionados Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations at Galgorm to relax and unwind whilst the clinically developed Spa & Golf Resort said: formula deeply penetrates each layer to leave “We are proud to partner with IMAGE skin radiant and rejuvenated.

Skincare, one of the biggest skincare The eight steps involved in the brands in the world and expand upon our Tailored Facial are: comprehensive range of advanced, premier 1. Cleanse - This step is a vital part of the skincare products and treatments. skincare routine it not only removes makeup We are immensely looking forward to developing but removes impurities, dirt and bacteria a long-lasting relationship with IMAGE Skincare leaving skin ready for exfoliation. so we can offer our guests the best and most 2. Exfoliate - Removes dead and dull effective skincare treatments in Northern Ireland. skin cells which resurface and brighten At Galgorm Skin Clinic, we are continually the complexion promoting a more youthful appearance. enhancing our offering and with IMAGE on board

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Massage - Stimulates the blood flow to the area bringing fresh nutrients and oxygen to the cells, promoting a healthier glow from within. A massage is a workout for the muscles of the face helping to lift and contour the face.

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MASTERPLAN FAKEAWAY ZINGER BURGER SERVES: 4 INGREDIENS • 4 Chicken Breasts • 1 Egg • 30g Chilli Tortilla Chips • 1 tbsp Cornflour • 1 tsp Chilli Powder • 1 tsp Garlic Salt • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika • 1 tsp Onion Granules

METHOD ● Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with grease-proof paper. ● Place the tortilla chips & spices into a food bag and smash until it nearly resembles fine crumbs, but some larger pieces remain. Whisk 1 egg in a bowl. Lightly coat chicken breasts in cornflour and dip in whisked egg mixture. ● Thoroughly roll and coat each chicken breast in spicy Dorito mixture and place on a baking tray. Cook for 20-25 minutes in the oven until completely cooked through and golden. Serve with a burger bun and a variety of salads or air fried homemade chips and even a drizzle of your favourite curry sauce!! ● Yes remember nothing is forbidden particularly when you focus on amazing meals first and adding colour and nutrition to every meal! As I say eat better not less!

Thanks you so much for all the messages on my introduction last month and be sure to tag me on Instagram @mydalymasterplan if you are loving my column as I will be giving away a free one to one session for the best tag every month!

At the minute I am receiving so many messages about how to stay motivated with so much uncertainty.

I guess for me one thing is for certain and that is we have to eat at least three times a day and each time we have a choice to make….do we eat foods that nourish and fuel our bodies or do we make choices that ultimately lead us to poorer health?

What we put on our fork each day is I believe one of the most important decisions we make yet one that we often give the least thought to. I also feel that we have become surrounded by food 24x7 and no longer eat to live but live to eat – food has a true function in our bodies and really should be providing us with all the nutrients and vitamins we need to flourish however the research tells us that we are consuming similar calories than in previous years however less and less nutrients.

So where do you start?! One of the biggest reasons I hear for unhealthy food choices is lack of time – however I honestly believe that lockdown proved that time is not the true problem….how many tasks did you think you would do if you had all the time in the world and no commuting, no nights out, no kids activities? Exactly whether it is reading more books, learning a new skill, eating better or becoming more active we only do something when it becomes a priority.

For me living forever or certainly as long as possible in good health is one of my top priorities so no matter how busy life gets 80-90% of the time I still enjoy amazing food! – How I hear you shout?!

Simply by planning ahead twice a week – I love on a Sunday night to plan ahead for the next few days and then on a Wed night I will plan Thurs – Sunday and I shop twice a week to get exactly what I need – now like every household plans may change, dinner may be earlier or later than planned but once I have an idea of things I can have and food in the fridge then it becomes easy and honestly the more you do it the easier it becomes. We have so many recipe ideas to suit every palette in our app and now I could write a plan for a full week in just minutes.

And it also means that not only are the meals nutritious but they are super delicious like the zinger burger recipe I have shared here and you can be eating like a lord, feeling better and loving life all at the same time!!

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“I LOVE MY NEW STRAIGHT TEETH!”

Gone are the days of ugly train track braces for adults. At Portstewart Family Dental they have braces that are discreet and can give you the perfect smile – just like bride-to-be Hayley.

At Portstewart Family Dental we offer a range of orthodontic options. So, if you are interested in improving your smile or feel conscious of crowded or crooked teeth, read on.

Most cases of anterior crowding can easily be treated in six to nine months, some cases in as little as four months.

Our first step is to arrange a consultation during which we will discuss your main concerns.

We can then take digital 3D image of all your teeth, using our intra-oral scanner which we can then use to predict possible end results. You can decide if this is for you even before we start.

There are many advances in orthodontics so we will always have several options as to how your treatment is completed, some of these include: • Inman Aligner: a removable appliance that is worn for 20hours per day. Ideal for those patients who require a few hours a day without the appliance in.

• Clear aligners, similar to the well renowned Invisalign but at a reduced cost.

• Fixed braces using clear ceramic brackets and a tooth coloured wire to gently but quickly guide your teeth into position.

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ƒ Hayley was delighted with the results of her treatment Picture by Image31photography

Michele made me feel comfortable from the very beginning, talking me through each stage and giving me the best possible advice.

ƒ Post treatment - a stunning wide smile, Hayley is truly smiling inside and out.

So, instead of me nattering on this month, I thought you might like to hear from one of our lovely patients. This is Hayley’s story…

“From the time my adult teeth came through I had always been really insecure about my teeth. I never, ever smiled in photos and if the mention of teeth came up in conversation my hand would cover my mouth instantly in case someone would look at mine. Teeth are such a huge thing now and people spend a lot of time and money trying to achieve the ‘perfect smile.’

ƒBefore treatment Hayley had a narrow smile with crowded front teeth

After years of contemplating whether to get braces and I had a conversation with one of my best friends who said: “I’ve known you since you were 17 and it’s always been your thing, spend the money and make yourself happy.” I booked the appointment at Portstewart Family Dental.

ƒ During treatment, you can hardly see the braces

Michele made me feel comfortable from the very beginning, talking me through each stage and giving me the best possible advice. We decided on ceramic fixed retainers top and bottom to achieve the best possible results for my teeth. I was very nervous about pain during treatment, after reading every horror story online, but to my surprise I sailed through each checkup and tightening and very rarely had much discomfort. The change in your teeth happens very quickly and watching your mouth transform is incredible.

The confidence having straight teeth has given me is amazing and I can now confidently smile in every photo and be happy with what I see. I’m now the one talking about teeth without embarrassment and advising anyone I know who are unhappy with their teeth to not give braces a second thought and just DO IT!”

My braces were on for just over a year.

When Michele removed my braces, I was honestly blown away, I actually nearly cried. My treatment also included a full whitening treatment which was the cherry on top of the cake!

From all at Portstewart Family Dental we would like to wish Hayley and Davy a very special day on their wedding day planned in the near future and every happiness together. We just can’t wait to see the photos! Have a great day xx

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KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE AT HALLOWEEN

Are you ready to embrace Autumn? The smell of rain, the crunch of fallen leaves, cosy foods and hot drinks, fireworks, and Halloween celebrations! As the cooler weather settles, we want to make sure you have all the information and knowledge on how best to care for your dog.

As the days get colder and we start wearing more layers it is important to remember to keep regular appointments with your groomer over the colder months. Don’t let your dog’s coat get too long as it will take longer to dry after getting wet when out walking. Long coats that are constantly dirty and wet will bunch and matt, and this can leave your groomer with no option but to clip the dog shorter than they would like for winter.

It is likely that with the wetter weather dogs will get grubbier, and wool coats will attract and hold more dirt than a silky coat. For the mucky pups who need bathed regularly at home check out Groom Professional Dirty Dog and Wahl Dirty Beastie. Both these products will cleanse dirty, thick or matted coats and deodorise even the smelliest pups. It is also important to dry your dog thoroughly after walks, and regular brushing will help remove any matts, tangles and dirt.

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Consider using some natural calming supplements like Serene-Um by Vet IQ or Lintbells Yucalm Chewies.

Neither of these supplements will cause sedation.

Stranger Things – Not only are Halloween costumes unusual to your dog but the constant unexpected visitors and weird noises may also upset them and make them anxious. these will seem unusual and potentially worrying for your dog, especially if your dog is normally anxious.

Trick or Treat sweets are not for dogs – While we enjoy mini chocolate bar and bags of Haribo, it is important to remember that these treats are not for dogs!

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Keep your dog away from the door. On Halloween night with Trick or Treat visitors this may be opened and shut a lot.

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·Don’t dress your pet up unless you are sure they’ll like it. Costumes should fit and not restrict movements, sight, hearing, or ability to breathe, as these will cause your pet distress.

Chocolate is poisonous for dogs. Theobromine, a caffeine-like molecule in chocolate increases blood flow • Spritzing your pet with a spray containing lavender to the brain and your pup will be unable to process this essential oil will help them relax and stay calm. toxin. It can result in very serious problems such as Halloween decorations – Check your Halloween kidney failure, seizures, and heart problems. decorations for choking hazards and keep these away As autumn and winter approach you may be excited for from your pet. Also be aware that some moulds produce the warm taste of cinnamon in baking or sprinkled on mycotoxins that can cause neurological problems in When making your Halloween plans consider how these your coffee, but cinnamon powder will irritate a pets - make sure to dispose of your mouldy pumpkins celebrations might affect your dog. While you enjoy dog’s mouth and can cause vomiting. correctly. Keep candles and lit pumpkins away from trick or treat outings, parties, costumes and fireworks, Xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in low-fat, diet pets in case they burn themselves or knock them over and sugar free treats is a great sugar replacement with a nervous or excited tail wag. for humans, but Xylitol can cause liver failure if If you have any questions about how to care for your pet consumed by dogs. this Autumn/Winter call in to Pet & Country and have a Alcohol can be very dangerous for your dog, chat with our staff. even in very small amounts. It can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhoea, and damage to their central nervous system.

We have some gorgeous warm cologne scents for Autumn to refresh your dog’s coat between baths. A spritz of Groom Professional Toffee Apple Cologne is the perfect Halloween treat, with the delicious aroma of sugar apples and creamy toffee, or try the Groom Professional Mulled Orange with a blend of zesty orange and warm cinnamon – yum!

Watch out for Glow Sticks – While Glow sticks are a great costume accessory or to help navigate dusky trick or treating the liquid in the centre, while non-toxic, may cause your pet to vomit.

Fireworks - The noise of fireworks is well known to upset pets who aren’t use to such sporadic and extremely loud noises. Here are our suggestions to help your dog on Halloween or Bonfire Night.

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exposed you to it at least twice before but over the last seven years one can’t have too much of a good thing, (at least), I have gone through my fair so here it is again: share of ‘ what yee may call its’,’ LOST WORD thingmygigs’, I do not believe in a God ‘howl on it’ll come Who bothers himself in the trivia to me in a minutes’, Of this planet, but and,’ wasn’t he that big, long streak a nothin’ Lord, could you find me this word? who was in High Noon?’ Yet throughout I know it as well as my name, that era, and even now, I can still reel but it is running backwards into darkness off the names of most of the actors, like as I lurch after it.

Randolph Scott, who played the heroes It stands for the small mammal and villains of the American West at the Palace and the Rialto in fifties Derry: James that ate raspberry parfait Stewart, Robert Mitchem, Dale Robertson, at the back door in Big Sur, the huge one John Wayne, Yul Brinner, Audie Murphy that climbed through Eric’s window and many more besides. and clawed at his cats; the old one that made a shambles of his kitchen.

I say possum, skunk, Porcupine, knowing it is not any of these.

The word, Lord! You are supposed to be good at words . Remember the Word?

It is midnight and I yearn for the elusive thing. I sleep

I have to admit that I never took much notice of the women in those films. The I am reminded here of May Sarton’s only one who comes to mind is Jennifer wonderful poem, The Lost Word, which Jones, and only then because a boyfriend seems appropriate at this point to regale at the time compared me to her. of my mind. It is not there. you with; and, yes, I Know that I have Yes, I hear you. Obviously Weasel, squirrel, badger, rat. some poor critter seriously I am not asking to see the dark side of challenged in the optical the moon, God. department, maybe even Only one word. Will You hive it to me registered blind. Listen, with Your light? we’re talking fifty years ago and then some. Days when I roll to one side. The beast we could look in the mirror turns its black triangle of a face without wincing; something full on me. Ah, racoon.

I haven’t seriously done since 1967. Even then Is this, I ask myself, the beginning of the it was touch an go. end, the thin end of the memory wedge, But where was I? my twilight zone beckoning? Of course, I’ve got it: memory. and waken. It is coming closer. It skitters by avoiding my eyes. I scurry from attic to cellar

Yesterday, while doing anything to avoid starting this column, I turned to the Belfast channel, NVTV, and found myself confronted with my title. The Percy French Society were singing it; it being one of his most well known songs and a favourite of mine, in which we are privy to a musical exchange between an old married couple looking back to the first time they met.

The elderly husband takes the lead and gets every detail wrong: We met at eight We met at nine You were late I was on time And so the nostalgic duet proceeds with the wife never losing patience and the husband never giving up; and as we watch and listen we get a sense of a very happy marriage between a loving, loyal couple who have never seriously fallen out in their long partnership.

And it is also an amusing piece with a lovely ending:

of recycling which she took charge of transporting to Pennyburn for me.

She also, God bless her, swanned off with the guts of three hundred books, all of which she painstakingly sorted through, choosing two large bags for her own charity bookshop, Action With Effect, up Bishop Street opposite the court house. You should pay it a visit; there is, as we say, something for everyone, and cheaper than anywhere else on the charity circuit. The rest she dropped into a book deposit at the recycling point.

Just when we thought it was safe to dip our toes in the water again we have had to turn tail and beat a retreat up the beaches once more, and simply wait to see what the next wave washes up. (Is this the stuff that wins the Mann Booker prize? Maybe there’s hope for me yet in the literary stakes – mind you, I won’t hold me breath) Patricia and I managed two visits since the lockdown ended during which time she undertook a huge amount of work that I timidly contributed to: boxes of post sorted through, Local Women columns put in order, net curtains replaced in my sitting room, the overhaul of which is now complete; and as I waved her goodbye that last time I had to trust that she was indeed driving because I could not see her for black bags

I think it is a marvellous innovation and applaud Mr Moore for engaging in this scheme; in fact the whole school who, I am sure, are behind him on it. It will work, without a doubt, and the benefits that emerge will be very rewarding.

Well done, Mr Moore and Oliver Plunkett School. I wish you all the best.

And don’t be surprized if one of these difficult days you throw open your office door to find a distraught woman begging to spend an hour with Joy. Such a compassionate man as yourself would not refuse me.

You were all in green I was wearing blue Am I getting old?

Oh, no, not you But now for something not so amusing and which I equally can’t avoid mentioning: COVID-19, the latest Corona Virus to hit us; and here we are six months into it and we don’t seem to be any wiser. Well, I’m certainly not, and the government spin doctors must be dizzy, busy as they are trying to cover their wrong turns and excuse the often inexcusable.

Now we are told that Derry is a hotspot along with Belfast.

timetable surrounding her will enable Joy to be available to as many children as possible. It is hoped that she will have a very positive effect on the children. The principal, Eamonn Moore, has faith in this scheme, having researched it, and believes that it will “provide comfort and reassurance…build resilience and develop good mental health” in the pupils.

As for all the rest of you out there, just be careful.

But they were not the only volumes I let go of: Another three hundred went to Concern bookshop in Ferequay Street, which I garnered from my shelves with the help of Bernie Kerr, who did a great job of restraining me from delving into the black bags and coming away with half the pile again. On one occasion she caught me with Richard Dawkins’ The God Dilusion, which I had dithered over chucking for years, to afraid to read it as I was. “For God’s sake,” she roared at me, “put that man back . Ye’ve enough doubts as it is, and I am not prepared to spend any more time on reassuring you that there is probably a benign deity somewhere. Catch yourself on!”

With only an hour left until deadline, I’d better be quick; but I simply must tell you about a heart-warming story which The Derry News ran yesterday, and which I actually shed a tear over. Yes, me! It involved St Oliver Plunkett Primary School which just this week added a lovely little therapy dog to its staff.

Joy is her name, she has her own place in the school’s therapy room, and a special

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Banbridge’s Oonagh is a matchmaker Oonagh McAteer is helping lonely hearts find love the old-fashioned way with her bespoke dating agency.

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Banbridge matchmaker is playing Cupid with her back to basics dating agency that offers a personal service to help lonely hearts find love.

Oonagh McAteer, founder of Diamond Dates, says she was always interested in pairing up family and friends ever since she embarked on a wishful childhood project.

“I remember when I was little my granny died and after a while, I decided my grandfather would suit my available granny on my other parent’s side.

Needless to say, I was Jane Austen’s Emma in the making back then as my living grandparents had no desire to be paired up whatsoever,” she jokes.

But her lifelong interest coupled with her own stints on well-known dating sites prompted her to become a professional matchmaker after experiencing the emotional pitfalls of the online modern dating game.

Oonagh set up her business four years ago and now runs Diamond Dates near her home in Banbridge.

She says the trials and tribulations of online dating are well documented, from being ignored or ‘ghosted’ after initial overtures, or profile photos from another century.

“We’ve all experienced it. There’s being misled by people masquerading as young, free and single when they are neither, or profiles that are not even a real person on some sites. It can seem as if life is made up of dating disasters and hopes can quickly fade of finding ‘the one.’

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ƒ Oonagh McAteer

equal measure.

“I met my husband online and I didn’t like putting all that information out there or not knowing if people were real. I wished I could call someone and let them sort it out for me and that’s how Diamond Dates started.”

So, if you have done multiple rounds on wellknown dating apps to the point of desperation, worry no more, says Oonagh, (39) whose agency operates across Northern Ireland and the border counties.

“Using a dating agency rather than online means an actual person is there to talk to and they can help and advise you. Some people are out of practice dating and the scene has changed so much, but with an agency you know that the people are real, and they won’t disappear without explanation.

“My clients tell me what they want and like and I go and find that person for them.”

“Interestingly, lots of my new clients only realised how alone they were during lockdown.

Where you had a person getting social interaction and meeting people at the pub, nightclub or on events like hen and stag parties, weddings and concerts, they only realised that their social life had all gone and they were left feeling lonely.”

Oonagh says she is always on the lookout for prospective suitors.

“I could be on Facebook or doing something in personal, private and bespoke service. My clients tell me what they want and like and I go and find my day where I might come across someone who is available and who would possibly suit a client. I can that person for them.” then ask them to allow me to do an introduction.

And with Covid-19, the love guru says romance “I do this job because I’m a passionate believer is blooming with socially distanced dates actually that everyone needs help or could at least do with helping people get to know each other at a slower having someone on their side looking for them too. and better pace.

Some want to start families and others are seeking “It has actually become more romantic with friendship and romance.” coronavirus. Lockdown meant online meetings and The go-between says her dating agency is her phone conversations, but now I’m seeing clients really enjoying walks on the beach, picnics and dream job.

“I have a wide age range from 25s to my oldest ever being 92. There is no online form to fill in as I go through the client’s interests and desires with them. The form filling and profiling is all done by bike rides. They are having more fun than they me. I choose only the person or persons who would would on the usual meal out or a drink together.” be most suitable and who I have knowledge of. It’s And the love matcher says business has been on the old matchmaker system in the modern age and the increase since coronavirus struck. a solution to the anonymous lottery-style method “The initial shock of lockdown passed very quickly of finding love on online dating sites.” and enquiries started to pick up. I see people now She says: “If there are problems with a person wishing to adapt and move on as the virus seems finding love and they don’t know why they are to be here for a while. People don’t want to wait,” still alone, we work through those issues. It’s a she says.

“From being a young matchmaker, I have continued to play Cupid throughout my life. I’m a romantic at heart and I have always loved to see people find happiness.

“I have always believed there is someone for everyone and I am only too happy to help people find their soulmate and the love of their life.”

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FOYLESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE

CELEBRATES ITS 25TH BIRTHDAY Cult TV show ‘Derry Girls’ has brought living in the city in the 1990s to a global audience but there’s no doubt that the most exciting thing about the decade was the opening of the North West’s landmark retail destination - Foyleside Shopping Centre - in 1995.

US President Bill Clinton even came to town in that most auspicious year for the historic city on the banks of the Foyle known worldwide for its LegenDerry welcome and flair for fashion!

Foyleside forged the way for retail therapy 25 years ago by attracting some of the biggest and best high street names with main anchor tenants (such as M&S and Dunnes Stores, followed by Debenhams to name a few) offering an exciting new range of products and services. The choices were endless and they have expanded through the years.

A weekend wasn’t complete without a wander around the stores on all four levels to check out the styles for every season and that’s still very much in vogue with fashion bloggers aka influencers now also leading the charge!

For Foyleside’s Assistant Manager, Siobhan McDonald, it’s all the traditional fun-filled seasonal activities hosted by the Centre that stand out when she rolls back the years since she joined the staff in 1996. “What I love most about Foyleside are the colourful events we hold throughout the year that bring the Centre to life and the magical interaction they create with our staff and customers, especially the children at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.”

Popular security staff member, Adrian ‘OB’ O’Brien, is another friendly, familiar face on the mall from 25 years ago and his job is clearly still a labour of love! “I have always loved my job at Foyleside, we’re like one big happy family here, staff and customers alike.”

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ƒ Some of the Foyleside staff celebrate the centre’s 25th birthday.

its milestone 25th birthday is Centre manager Fergal Rafferty, who said: “It is such an achievement for Foyleside to be still as popular and relevant as it was when it first opened on September 25th, 1995. That is a testament to the dedicated management team and staff working within the Centre itself as well as all the Irish, UK and international retail chains who have identified this city as a great destination to do business.

“Our longevity and success is reflected in our ongoing ability to embrace the diversifications in shopping trends, for example, by complementing our modern bricks and mortar retail experience to also offer online shopping with a click and collect service available for customers in a number of our stores.”

Reflecting on some of his ƒ Centre manager Fergal Rafferty

proudest standout moments for Foyleside to date, Fergal said: “We have always provided a full programme of entertainment for shoppers through our ongoing engagement with local schools and community groups throughout the North West, featuring both homegrown talent and visiting artists coinciding with all the big international annual festivals and events the city is famous for throughout the world.

“We are not just a shopping centre, we believe in being at the centre of our diverse local communities and that also includes giving back to the community by supporting local charities.

Foyleside Shopping Centre has helped to raise tens of thousands of pounds over the years for charities such as Foyle Hospice and others particularly close to the hearts of people throughout the North West and further afield. We are delighted to reach this successful milestone and look forward to what the future holds for the Centre over the next 25 years and beyond.”

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New Columnist Orla from Luxury Le Jardin Spa Wow! what a roller coaster we have been on!

Let me take 10 minutes in the infrared sauna to reflect upon the opening of Le Jardin and the unimaginable pandemic of COVID-19.

I recall being at our corporate launch event in February 2020 and, as we showed our guests around our shiny new spa and demonstrated different unique spa elements, I casually explained how the ozone machine we had (which we intended to use for facials) would actually be "really beneficial in China at the moment as they have a virus which is spreading rapidly there!"

Now, fast forward a few months and we are currently using said machine to ensure or spa is one of the safest places to relax! It’s been a life altering time for all, but human spirit has endured and there have been many positives that have come from this surreal situation.

Now more than ever, people are looking inward and striving to maintain a balance and equilibrium to make the most of our time, utilizing whatever natural resources they can to lift mood and improve upon their health.

We have been focusing hard to ensure that during the period while the spa remained shut we were in a crystalis state, learning new skills such as Ghu Sha therapy, micro needling, and advanced aesthetic techniques which we are excited to reveal in the coming months.

We launched our online shop alongside our retail Le Jardin Skincare range so you can carry on your regimes at home.

We also had our little herbalist hat on as embarked on developing and refining a new anti-aging mushroom facial serum. Our product partners Natura Bisse have been immensely supportive, creating online training for staff and also generously offering a care workers initiative which we are launching shortly.

To say we are delighted to be reopening is an understatement. We love Le Jardin and the therapy we provide, and more than ever, we thank our guests for choosing us and letting us be a part of your unique wellness journey.

To celebrate my new addition to Local Women Magazine we are offering all Local Women readers who quote LWLJ upon booking an Autumn Spa Package a decadent spiced apple Gin Cocktail.

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FEED YOUR SOUL WITH SOME TRAVEL, FUN & ADVENTURE…

NEW JETSGO HOLIDAYS MAJORCA SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM CITY OF DERRY AIRPORT A new sun service from City of Derry Airport to Majorca is now available with JetsGo Holidays for Summer 2021. Majorca, the largest of the Balearic islands with its fabulous coastline and beaches steeped in history, is the perfect destination to kick back, relax and put the worries and stress of 2020 firmly behind us.

‘JETS GO’…PLAY! You can soak up some family fun and adventure when you book a trip with JetsGo Holidays. The trusted holiday package provider offers a fantastic choice of family-friendly accommodation, all-inclusive packages for families of 3 – 6, not to mention the availability of special Splash Park offers!

City of Derry Airport offer excellent special assistance services suitable for all ages, so your family holiday can be as stress-free as possible from start to finish.

This includes the availability of pre-familiarisation visits prior to travel, autism passports and activity books, and the Hidden Disability Sunflower initiative has also recently been introduced for anyone who would like to avail of these services.

‘JETS GO’…RELAX! Are you dreaming of unwinding on a luxurious romantic retreat with your partner? JetsGo Holidays offer some amazing 4* and 5* spa resorts that are ideal for that well-earned relaxing break in the sun. Budget-friendly packages are also available with accommodation to suit all tastes and requirements, and in close proximity to the beach, restaurants and local amenities.

‘JETS GO’…PARTY! Get the gang together and let your hair down in style on a group getaway! After what may have been a long period apart, there is no better remedy than a fun-filled break to bring back some normality.

A range of self-catering, half and full board and all-inclusive accommodation options are available with JetsGo Holidays, with some beautiful beachside hotels close to stylish bars and entertainment.

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‘JETS GO’…SAVE! As well as the fast, friendly and convenient travel experience at your local airport, anyone that books a JetsGo break from City of Derry Airport to Majorca will also benefit from exclusive discount on airport parking, with one week’s parking available for just £20 and two week’s parking available for £30, as well as receiving 20% discount on fast-track security, the airport lounge and airport retail so you can really start your holiday in style!

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE A MILLION DOLLAR FACIAL? It’s a combination of an in-depth skin analysis, dermaplaning, lymphatic massage, micro needling and a fabulous bespoke peel suited to your skin type. All rolled into 1 hour of feeling like a Million Dollars.

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will get plenty of wear out of is a PU trench coat. This faux leather outerwear is a classic and understated option for the wetter months but remains on-trend this season. Style it with a pair of slimline trousers or a mini skirt. You can even tie the waist in and create a dress.

The perfect shades to wear in this coat would include brown, black, grey, or blue.

From pencil to mini, pleated to straight, colourful to classic black, there are plenty of styles of leather skirt available this season but when it comes to autumn dressing this classic piece is one of my favourites it can be worn everywhere from work or out to dinner, throughout those casual weekend trips and even into your dressier occasions.

Yes I am talking about the one and only perfect Autumn Winter investment the leather Pu pleated skirt, This classic separate I feel should be at the top of your wish list, I absolutely love this capsule piece which never goes out of style it adds an essential look to your wardrobe without having to shop for new clothing at every turn. This skirt has so much versatility and here in Gasp we tend to match them with funky ankle boots, knee high boots or even trainers depending on the weather and occasion.

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Just to let you all know we are still operating under all government legislation and adhering to strict hygiene protocols here at GASP boutique so please feel confident to come and visit us anytime, our doors are open to all of our customers daily where my team of fashion experts will look after you for all your needs while offering you advice on all of our in house stock no matter what the occasion is dressy to casual we have it all stocked here in Gasp for all your capsule wardrobe needs.

Just a little reminder that our online shop www.gaspboutique.com is operating daily with delivery straight to your door, so why not take a browse at your leisure you will be amazed at what you will find !

That’s all for this month ladies, stay safe and take care until next month Regards

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Happy Autumn everyone.

I’m delighted to get the chance to give all you lovely readers an insight into what we do at KRD Credit Union Ltd on a daily basis in the office and online 24/7 for your convenience.

We have recently launched a variety of online facilities for our members to enjoy. All prospective members can use our brilliant new online registration to become part of KRD. In addition, existing members can now apply for a loan, and see their transactions online to save and repay. They can also communicate with all staff via email, private message and of course by phone, or in the office if you still need to use that means. We are on hand to help you.

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Composite bonding is a completely pain free procedure. It requires pre- polishing of the teeth and then gently adding on the resin material ( sometimes using a guide from the wax up / smile design model ) and then giving that a very high grade polish at the end.

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Your smile can light up your face and your lips get attention every time you speak ,so it’s important that you truly love the way they look .

It is important that treatment respects your lips natural anatomy,does not breach the border and is undetectable when you laugh and smile.It should not sit above your lip and blur your lip border or look strange when you talk or smile.They should not exaggerate your side profile or detract from your appearance. Does your injector assess your full face and your side profile? Do they examine how they move and sit against your teeth or do they just go straight to injection? One-in one-out, all clients getting the same technique and product? We care about how they look now but also as the years progress..

Young ladies having multiple treatments please take note. We only use Teosyl RHA Dermal filler products that move softly and integrate beautifully with your lips.

Complimentary 30 minute consultation available to discuss all Aesthetic Treatments available at our clinic.

ENHANCE LIP SHAPE ● Give a fuller shape ● Adjust the proportions of top and bottom lip

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REDUCE SIGNS OF AGEING ● Add lip fullness back again ● Ease droop at lip corners ● Smooth vertical lines around the mouth ● Reduce ‘marionette’ lines between lip corners and chin

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BRIDE: Claire Olivia Bell from Portadown, Co Armagh; daughter of Gail and Alan Bell, Portadown, Co Armagh GROOM: Roger Jordan Irwin from Rosslea, Co Fermanagh; son of June and William Irwin, Rosslea, Co FermanaghWedding date: 19th March, 2020 CEREMONY: Thomas Street Baptist Church, Portadown RECEPTION: Orange Tree House Greyabbey (being rescheduled for next year due to COVID 19) BRIDESMAIDS: Chloe Bell, sister of the bride BEST MAN: Sam Neill PHOTOGRAPHER: Simon Hodge, Shoot For the Moon Media, Newtownards HAIR: Helen Gross Hair, Dungannon MAKEUP: Lauren Beauty, Portadown DRESS: Shirley Moorhead Fairytale Designs, Castlewellan FLOWERS: Emma Scott, Honeybee Blooms, Moira

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