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Beaufort Interiors chosen as the exclusive launch partner for Matthew Williamson The iconic British fashion designer, Matthew Williamson, has just chosen Beaufort Interiors in Moira as the venue for the launch of his first capsule furniture collection in Ireland. Established 34 years ago, Beaufort Interiors has been at the forefront of driving home styling and interior design across Ireland, and being chosen as the exclusive stockist of this sought after collection is testament to the success of the local company. Synonymous with bold signature prints and riotous colours, Matthew Williamson has teamed up with interiors’ manufacturer Duresta to launch the collection. As the exclusive Northern Ireland stockist, Beaufort Interiors will be housing the entire collection in its Georgian showroom – Beaufort Hall – in Brenda Shankey, Moira. Oonagh Boman For further information on Beaufort Interiors, please call: 028 9261 9508 or email: info@beaufortinteriors.co.uk
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Velvet Crush A leading stylist in Northern Ireland, Eve has a wealth of experience in the industry. Each month she offers a fashion focus into the most coveted designers, trends and styles of the season. By now it won’t be a revelation to hear that velvet is big news this season. Undergoing a true renaissance, velvet is the key fabric to add to your wardrobe this winter. Although you may associate this plush fabric with ornate seventeenth-century baroque grandeur, historical festivals and costume, or power-pouf sleeves on retro dresses – it’s time to wipe the style slate clean with a fresh velvet perspective. The quintessentially eighties trend (you may just be old enough to remember its last resurgence) has made a definitive comeback, dominating Fashion Week catwalks from New York to Paris. Championed on the runways pretty much everywhere, designers hailed a return to opulence for the autumn/ winter season, as velvet took centre stage in the collections. This time around, a sumptuous palette of jewel tones paired with contemporary silhouettes offered a refreshing take on 28
the traditionally stuffy and somewhat dated material. Arriving in a dazzling array of hues, velvet stepped out of its dark, gothic box onto the catwalks and into high street stores. We saw headto-toe velvet at Vetements as tailoring added a masculine touch, while Erdem opted for a sophisticated take on elegant eveningwear. Valentino offered a lesson in layering velvet over polo neck knits, while we saw Preen go girlie with soft feminine pinks and slinky silhouettes. It wasn’t just the models that rocked the velvet revolution however, Fashion Week audiences took velvet under their wardrobe-savvy wing as street style aficionados mixed it up in an array of fluid layers, sporty styles and bold accessories. So if you’re anything like us, you’re now a captivated convert. Try velvet this winter; wear it coloured, crushed or head-to-toe… for the less brave opt for an accent or accessory. Suffice it to say, velvet no longer belongs underground.
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Two local ladies with extensive experience in the fashion industry have decided to combine their respective talents to open a new ladies fashion boutique, KALISSI, located at 14 Church Street in Enniskillen. Gillian Monteith and Daphne Gibson are thrilled to be opening their own boutique which will have an eclectic mix of fashion brands for both the young and the more mature customer at affordable prices. They will provide another option for the shopper who is looking for something other than mainstream shopping centre retailers.
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They identified the need for a true contemporary boutique with a twist for the fashion savvy ladies of Fermanagh and have assembled some exciting new collections which include Salsa (Portugal), Mos Mosh (Copenhagen), Access (Greece), Relish (Italy), Genese (London), Setre (Istanbul), No2Moro Dublin), Jessica Wright shoes (London), Jus d’Orange (Paris), My Sister’s Closet (N Ireland) plus many others.. Gillian has worked in mainstream fashion retail for over 26 years, the last 18 of which were as area manager for a large Northern Ireland fashion outlet where she was responsible for the day to day management of 26 stores.
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Daphne’s win as the ‘Sunday Life Cover Girl’ 1990 launched her career as a professional fashion model with Stages Model Agency Belfast and Morgan Brand Dublin, which led to her working with renowned fashion designers such as Paul Costelloe, John Roche and Vivienne Westwood to name but a few. Daphne still works in the modelling industry with the Maureen Martin Models Belfast. Daphne also has over 20 years’ experience in Finance and Administration.
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Picking the Perfect Floor with David Scott Tiles When you visit a tile showroom you may be overwhelmed by the countless options available for your bathroom floor. Such terms as porcelain, ceramic and natural stone will be thrown around but what exactly are they? Here we explain these terms and how they wear on a bathroom floor.
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FASHIONWEEK director Cathy Martin hosted a whole host of chic, high-end catwalk shows on Saturday 5 November, which showcased this season’s hottest trends from some of Magherafelt’s local independent businesses, plus high street stores in the town centre. The hourly events, which took place in Meadowlane Shopping Centre, saw audiences gather to get their latest fashion fix and be inspired with top tips on the newest hair and beauty trends, with thanks to the talented team at Seamus Atchison Hair.
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FAMILY FUN IS CHILD’S PLAY AS LOUGH SHORE HOTEL ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF WORLD OF WONDER
The Lough Shore Hotel, Carrickfergus, located just 20 minutes from Belfast City is now home to one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most innovative children’s play centres - World of Wonder, which opened its doors on October 17th 2016. Sprawling over 12,000 square foot, World of Wonder is Northern Ireland’s newest investment in children’s play. The adventurous centre is built with a noble purpose at heart, to encourage the most active, imaginative and stimulative play amongst Northern Ireland’s young. The World of Wonder experience is an adventure that children up to 12 will never forget. As well as keeping kids fit, World of Wonder gives little ones the opportunity to learn about different cultures and countries at every turn. Kids will feel a surge of adrenaline as they race down World of Wonder’s massive 4 lane Mount Everest themed slide. Kids can have a snowball fight in the North Pole with impressive air cannons. Some of the greatest sights on earth such as the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Sydney Opera House and even a Carrick a Rede rope bridge are waiting to be explored. Toddlers are well catered for too with a fairycastle area available exclusively for knights and princesses under 4. Stephen Kearney, Developer of World of Wonder said, “We have created a valuable space for children to creatively explore 44
their imagination in an inspiring, safe environment. Parents will be pleased by our affordable, meaningful offering that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family from toddlers to tweens. The child’s enjoyment and development are the pillars of the World of Wonder project. We are really excited to open doors our doors and let the fun begin.” World of Wonder is proud to pioneer Northern Ireland’s most innovative indoor play solution allowing children to step away from the screen and plug into a more stimulating space. Today’s child is becomingly increasingly tempted by technology through game consoles, tablets and mobile phones. World of Wonder enables the child to be physical and creative and collaborate with other children - all essential parts of a child’s development. With further developments planned for an indoor golf course, laser tag and simulators, World of Wonder promises to be Northern Ireland most dynamic and exciting Family Entertainment Centre. General admission to World of Wonder is £4.95 (off peak) and £5.95 (peak) per child for a 90 minute around the world adventure. For more information, competitions and to keep up to date with World of Wonder visit www.facebook.com/worldofwonderni/ or www.WOWNI.co.uk
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The Lady Boys of Bangkok returned to Belfast this month with their fabulous new cabaret inspired show “Forever Yours”. Back for its 18th season, Monday 07 November saw the Lady Boys host their annual press night for some of Northern Ireland’s top bloggers, media and invited guests, as they performed a whole host of musical numbers including some of the nation’s most loved tunes. Guests refreshed themselves with a full bar and enjoyed authentic Thai cuisine courtesy of the Sabai Pavillion’s resident chef, at their fantastic Custom House Square location.
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PARTY SEASON ESSENTIALS FROM HE-SHI Tis the season…to party! We all want to Dress to impress this party season so we take a look at He-Shi’s most partyfriendly formulations... He-Shi Rapid 1 Hour Liquid Tan and Dark Foaming Mousse are available from selected Boots stores nationwide or by visiting www.boots.com. The He-Shi Tanning Applicator Mitt is available from selected salons and pharmacies nationwide or by visiting www.he-shi.eu.
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Caring for Teenage Skin: By Caroline Purdy at Beauty Culture This month I wanted to focus on treating teenage skin. The skin at this age is prone to many hormonal changes as well as being sensitive. Teenage acne usually begins with oiliness in the T-zone and small superficial comedones (blackheads) with outbreaks commonly occurring in the centre of the face (cheeks and forehead), as well as on the back and chest. Environmental changes mean that a lot of teens are going through puberty earlier so they are experiencing skin problems sooner. Though it is believed to be mainly genetic, another factor is the immaturity of the skin itself. In skin that is still maturing, keeping up pace with the rapid, puberty-induced production of sebum is difficult. In other words, the skin literally cannot keep up with itself. Excessive production of sebum, combined with excessive shedding of skin cells, results in plugged follicles which become an ideal feeding and breeding ground for the bacterium that causes most acne. And the teenage lifestyle often makes matters worse! Processed foods that are high in GI (sugar) along with poor cleansing techniques also contribute to the incidence of acne in teenagers. While there are plenty of skin care 50
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Camille Thai opens on the Lisburn Road This week saw the arrival in Belfast of Ireland’s healthiest takeaway restaurant Camile Thai. Set up by Brody Sweeney, founder of the O’Brien sandwich bar chain, the new Lisburn Road eatery is the sixteenth for the group and creates 25 new jobs in the city. It is the company’s first foray into the UK market as the chain plans to open in London before Christmas. This week’s opening event welcomed local sports personalities and influencers, and locals are already flocking to taste the very best of fast fresh food – both on site and at home - as the menu Shankey, specialises in restaurant quality Brenda food for Oonagh Boman delivery. There is even a mini menu offering for dogs. Order online at www.camile.co.uk
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Italian restaurant, Zizzi opened its doors on Saturday 8 October. With an already impressive portfolio of 140 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, this marks the first restaurant opened by the chain in Northern Ireland.
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UL Magazine in association with mynijob.com chats to Aideen Duggan, from Keenan Healthcare Aideen Duggan is Managing Director of Keenan Healthcare who place both temporary and permanent staff with charities, private clinics, the NHS and other funded organisations. Tell us about how you ended up where you are today? I worked for 2 other Health and Social Care Agencies in Belfast as a recognised Market Leader before I branched out on my own and formed Keenan Healthcare Ltd. We went live in January 2013. It really is all that I know, I enjoy it and I am good at it. I have always found it easy to build strong relationships quickly and am very respectful of the jobs that our temps carry out on a daily basis. Most are frontline working and that takes great dedication. Some Agencies can get caught up with setting KPIs that can be time consuming and non-beneficial; just to meet branch targets. Our model at Keenan Healthcare is set up very 60
differently and works really well. The KPIs that are set in-house are fluid and can move depending on what business we have on. We do have a clear career progression structure in place so that we can empower our Consultants to climb their own ladder within the company without being micromanaged. Is there a typical day and if so what might that look like? We adopt Brian Tracy’s practice of ‘Eating that green frog’ at Keenan Healthcare and get the main tasks completed early on each day. The rest of the day is filled with advertising for jobs, registering temps for work, carrying out their compliance checks, filling shifts and processing timesheets etc. No 2 days are the same which is great! What do you enjoy most about running your own business? I get to do everything properly! Compliance is paramount within Health & Social Care recruitment. By ensuring
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that everyone is fully compliant before going out to work, it gives us peace of mind that we are not only fulfilling our contractual agreements but we are also keeping our temps safe when out working. I do work very long hours at times, as do our Consultants but the feedback from Clients and temps really does make it all worthwhile. We have a strong team in place at Keenan Healthcare and we share the same values. I consider myself very lucky to have such a fresh, reputable company in play and am proud to be a Top Tier supplier of NHS staff throughout Northern Ireland. We gained these 3 main contracts within 1 year of trading which was a fantastic win for us. What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into the Recruitment industry? Recruitment is a rewarding industry to work in. There is a transparency now with Clients which is refreshing. Always have an honest relationship with your Clients and your temporary staff. Reputation is everything in Recruitment, no matter what sector you are in. You need to have strong business development skills. Pick up the phone for a chat with your Clients about their needs and to see how existing staff are getting on in their posts. Keep your name at the forefront of their minds. After 14 years I still get a buzz from confirming a placement. When you no longer get that buzz, it is time to leave Recruitment and find another job. We provide people’s ‘bread and butter’
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and can make a massive impact on their lives and careers. We often help professionals source their first ever qualified job which is very rewarding. Without the work of our temps we would be nothing. Always remember that. You’re Chancellor of the Exchequer for the day. What would you change to help business in NI? I would facilitate more schemes and courses for people to set up their own business in Northern Ireland, providing funding for staff and equipment within their first year trading. What would you do if you won the lottery? Build our forever family home and give a large donation to Horizon House, the NI kiddies hospice, which is a charity very close to my heart. Favourite Restaurant? The Muddlers Club, Belfast. Drink? Rioja. Holiday Destination? Italy. 3 famous dinner party guests? Lord Sugar, Beyoncé, William Butler Yeats. Describe yourself in 3 words. Dedicated, hard-working, fun! W www.keenanhealthcare.co.uk E aideen.duggan@keenanhealthcare.co.uk T 028 90 517 205
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SUVs are hot property with nearly all the major manufacturers offering some sort of raised-up hatchback in their range to grab market share in what’s become a very lucrative segment. Volkswagen jumped on the bandwagon back in 2008 with the launch of the Tiguan compact SUV. It sold well for the brand as the demand for SUVs took off. But competition is fierce in this segment, so an all-new Tiguan was well overdue. Enter the second generation Tiguan. Launched earlier in 2016, it’s the first Volkswagen SUV to be built on the MQB platform, which is shared with the Golf Mk 7 and a number of others in the Volkswagen range. The soft curves of the previous model are gone and the new Tiguan is now wearing a sharp suit. It’s all the better for it. The styling is classic VW but with an assertive and
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classic VW but with an assertive and robust presence that is just right for this market. Inside, the cabin design is similar to the Golf and recently launched Touran MPV. All the controls are easy to find and use, and the quality of the materials nods to the more premium end of the SUV market. Technology highlights include the ‘Active Info Display’ digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system, which is one of the best in the business. The Tiguan has seating for five and the passenger footwells in the back are reasonably large, while headroom is also good. There’s a sliding rear bench and when it’s slid forward there’s an impressive 615 litres of available boot space, while the rear seat backrest split folds 40:20:40.
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The Tiguan range kicks off with a 1.4-litre TSI turbo petrol engine with 125hp but there are more powerful petrols available. 2.0-litre diesels are offered with a range of outputs from 115hp to 240hp. There are manual and automatic transmissions available, as well as a four wheel drive option. The 2.0-litre 115hp diesel is the most economical, returning up to 60mpg with CO2 emissions of 123g/km. On the road the Tiguan is pleasingly agile for a SUV with well-weighted steering and not too much lean in the corners. It’s comfortable for long haul journeys and the 2.0-litre TDI 150hp tested offers great power and flexibility, while noise intrusion into the cabin is minimal.
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air conditioning, automatic lights and wipers, 8” touchscreen and digital radio. Pricing starts at £22,510 for petrols and £24,110 for diesels. The Tiguan can look pricey compared to rivals like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage, but the Tiguan has an all-round polish and premium feel that just lifts it above the competition. To organise a test drive of the New VW Tiguan call Edwin May Volkswagen Ballymena 028 2565 5209 Coleraine 028 7034 4837 Portadown 028 3833 2238 or visit roadsidemotors.com
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*At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) own the vehicle: pay the optional final payment; ii) return the vehicle: subject to fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. Available on Solutions Personal Contract Plan. Excess mileage charges apply of 8.4p per mile. 18s and over. Subject to availability. Finance subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Offer available when ordered by January 9th, 2017. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Official fuel consumption in mpg (litres/100km) for the Tiguan range: urban 31.0 (9.1) – 49.6 (5.7); extra urban 44.1 (6.4) – 67.3 (4.2); combined 38.2 (7.4) – 60.1 (4.7). CO2 emissions 123 – 170g/km.
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