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Andrew from Dundela Photo Lab is back with more expert advice
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The Secret Day Spa’ plan out your ultimate Valentine’s regime.
Look out, here are some the headlines heading into your head
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WHATS ON
Rosie has been on the trail of some classic, inspired finds.
24 girl loves vintage
Richard Graham from Cloud Accounting NI on the importance of a business plan
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BUSINESS
Judith Morrow reveals her family history of life on the farm
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STREAMVALE
Cameron Landscapes and Garden Centre’s new cafe share some recipes
cookbook
Valentine’s Day has certainly moved on from the olden days. Whatever happened to all the cards you used to get plastered in inventive rhymes, sonnets, odes to love and sealed with a greasy swathe of lipstick puckered up and delivered by hand via the postman. Old school. Well, primary school in fact. Certainly cards are still exchanged today but perhaps the inventive creativity is from a bygone era? These days the young ones probably just send their Valentines target a text; “I LUVS U M8”. Either way, at the end of the day it’s all about the love. Feel the love. Spread the love. And there’s plenty to go around. This month as we kick January right out of our lives for another while (stinker month that one) we press on into February with all traces of our baubles banished into the roof space. We have plenty for you to fall in love with in this edition as we delve deep into the community, uncovering all the latest bits and pieces for you to ingest, disseminate, mull and ultimately enjoy. From news to vintage finds to local heritage to cookery to financial advice to what’s on, it’s a love potion concocted just for you BCUZ WE LUV YOU M8s! Enjoy.
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Award winning baby signing classes grow from strength to strength.
A look at Christopher Whiteside’s award winning children’s book
A unique opportunity to buy and sell previously loved fashion items
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32Aaron McKinney from AM Property
Management with a summary of the market
PROPERTY
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Stewart Hood, Chairman, Sheridan & Hood and Brian Hood, Managing Director, Sheridan & Hood and
BS Holdings, celebrate 45 years in business with a £300,000 investment in new premises, and the aim of
doubling their workforce in the next 24 months. The new East Belfast premises in Tamar Street housed in a
former tram depot take Stewart back to his roots, working on the oil rigs for Harland & Wolf in the 1960’s,
before founding building services engineering contractor company Sheridan & Hood. sheridan-hood.com
Celebrating 45 years with £300K investment IN EAST BELFASTSince 1968, Sheridan & Hood, which
employs 50 people, has played an
important part in mechanical & electrical
engineering in the construction industry.
An £85m energy plant which will create 130 construction jobs has been given the green light
at Bombardier Aerospace in east Belfast. The new facility will turn waste product into power at
the factory which makes wings for the new CSeries jet and will be located next to the company
factory in the city’s Harbour Estate. A further 20 posts will be created when the plant becomes
operational converting 120,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste annually into
electricity and heat using a gasification process which heats waste to produce a gas that is used
to generate steam which in turn drives a turbine creating electricity.
JOBS BOOST IN EAST BELFAST ENERGY INVESTMENT BY BOMBARDIER
MAYORAL PRAISE FOR CITY AIRPORT AS IT CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY
On a recent visit to George Best Belfast City
Airport, the Lord Mayor of Belfast and the Mayor of
North Down praised staff and management for the
important economic role the facility plays. In what
was one of the busiest years in the airport’s 30 year
history, 2013 also saw the airport transport more
than 100,000 passengers over the busy Christmas and
New Year period alone. Passenger figures for the 12
months to the end of October 2013 were over 2.5
million - up 14.1% on the previous 12 months.
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The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, has
announced details of a 15-day celebration to welcome the Year
of the Horse. This year’s celebrations to mark Chinese New
Year start on Sunday February 2 with a special family event at
City Hall from 12 noon – 5pm hosted by the Chinese Welfare
Association NI in partnership with the NI Chinese Chamber of
Commerce. More than 1,000 people of all ages and back-
grounds are expected to join in the festivities, which will feature
traditional Chinese and local performers including musicians, ac-
robats and dancers. There will be stalls, martial arts, lion dance
displays, a children’s Chinese dress competition and two shows
taking place on the day - one at 12-2pm and another at 3-5pm.
Defence contractor Thales has
agreed a deal to supply Indonesia
with an integrated air defence
system built at its East Belfast plant.
Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers
said: “Congratulations to Thales
UK on the excellent news that it has
signed a £100m deal to supply its
Starstreak missiles and Forceshield
Integrated Air Defence System to
Indonesia. This is a huge boost for
Thales workers in east Belfast and
for the NI aerospace sector, which
already accounts for almost 10% of
the UK’s market share. My thanks to
the Prime Minister for his personal
involvement in helping secure the
deal.” The Northern Ireland arm of
Thales which employs 500 people
was originally Shorts Missile
Defence until it was bought over by
the French multi-national in 2001.
Northern Irelands leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer launch their first ever Skiathon event along with Cool FM’s Connor Phillips and Holly Hamilton. The skiathon will be happening on Friday 28th February at the ‘We are Vertigo’ Indoor ski centre, Newtownbreda, Belfast. You can take part as an individual or get together with your friends or col-leagues and take on this skiing challenge as a team of 3 or 6. Whether you are a beginner who has never skied/ snowboarded before or an ad-vanced skier, everyone is welcome! There will be a prize awarded to the winning team. You can sign up for the 10km/20km or 40km challenge. All equipment will be supplied and your registration fee will also cover one free lesson at the ‘We are Vertigo’ indoor ski centre, one week prior to the Sponsored Skiathon. All participants will be treated to a large slice of pizza and a luxury hot chocolate after completing their set distances on the slopes. All funds raised will go towards saving lives and supporting young people affected by cancer in Northern Ireland. Regis-tration is £25 and minimum sponsorship applies. If you are interested in taking part – call 9080 3344 today or visit www.actioncancer.org
NI’s first ever skiathon at We are Vertigo
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The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, has
announced details of a 15-day celebration to welcome the Year
of the Horse. This year’s celebrations to mark Chinese New
Year start on Sunday February 2 with a special family event at
City Hall from 12 noon – 5pm hosted by the Chinese Welfare
Association NI in partnership with the NI Chinese Chamber of
Commerce. More than 1,000 people of all ages and back-
grounds are expected to join in the festivities, which will feature
traditional Chinese and local performers including musicians, ac-
robats and dancers. There will be stalls, martial arts, lion dance
displays, a children’s Chinese dress competition and two shows
taking place on the day - one at 12-2pm and another at 3-5pm.
Defence contractor Thales has
agreed a deal to supply Indonesia
with an integrated air defence
system built at its East Belfast plant.
Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers
said: “Congratulations to Thales
UK on the excellent news that it has
signed a £100m deal to supply its
Starstreak missiles and Forceshield
Integrated Air Defence System to
Indonesia. This is a huge boost for
Thales workers in east Belfast and
for the NI aerospace sector, which
already accounts for almost 10% of
the UK’s market share. My thanks to
the Prime Minister for his personal
involvement in helping secure the
deal.” The Northern Ireland arm of
Thales which employs 500 people
was originally Shorts Missile
Defence until it was bought over by
the French multi-national in 2001.
Northern Irelands leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer launch their first ever Skiathon event along with Cool FM’s Connor Phillips and Holly Hamilton. The skiathon will be happening on Friday 28th February at the ‘We are Vertigo’ Indoor ski centre, Newtownbreda, Belfast. You can take part as an individual or get together with your friends or col-leagues and take on this skiing challenge as a team of 3 or 6. Whether you are a beginner who has never skied/ snowboarded before or an ad-vanced skier, everyone is welcome! There will be a prize awarded to the winning team. You can sign up for the 10km/20km or 40km challenge. All equipment will be supplied and your registration fee will also cover one free lesson at the ‘We are Vertigo’ indoor ski centre, one week prior to the Sponsored Skiathon. All participants will be treated to a large slice of pizza and a luxury hot chocolate after completing their set distances on the slopes. All funds raised will go towards saving lives and supporting young people affected by cancer in Northern Ireland. Regis-tration is £25 and minimum sponsorship applies. If you are interested in taking part – call 9080 3344 today or visit www.actioncancer.org
NI’s first ever skiathon at We are Vertigo
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Northern Irelands leading local cancer charity, Action Cancer is forming a new volunteer fundraising group in East Belfast and are looking for potential members. The aim of the group will be to raise money and promote the charity’s range of services in the East Belfast area. All the money raised by Action Cancer is spent on local services in NI including a unique breast screening service available to women aged 40 – 49 and 70+ as well as health promotion, counselling and complementary therapy services. In the last 5 years the Action Cancer Big Bus has visited East Belfast 23 times, providing 460 health checks and 386 screenings to detect
breast cancer at an early and treatable stage. As a result 30 women were referred to their GP for further investigation. Leigh Chamberlain, Action Cancer Events & PR Officer commented “No specialist skills are required to become a group member, we are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds to join. Whether you have been affected by cancer in some way, are a student looking for some extra-curricular activity, recently retired or anywhere in between everyone has something to offer the group. Members will meet once a month to plan a couple of fundraising events per year in the form of charity nights, supermarket collections, selling Christmas cards etc in your area. How much you choose to do is entirely up to you. Even if you don’t want to become a member but would be interested at helping at events please get in touch.” If you are interested in joining or would simply like more information on joining this new and exciting group contact Leigh on 9080 3369 or email [email protected].
ACTION CANCER TO LAUNCH NEW EAST BELFAST FUNDRAISING GROUP
Greens Pizza has one simple philosophy – everything should be Great at Greens. From the food to the service to the relaxed setting, it shouldn’t just be good but great. To kick off 2014, the restaurant has listened to customer comments and decided to add to its current food choice at both the Ballyhackamore and Lisburn Road restaurants. So what have people been asking for? A choice of pizza base to include a thinner base. Great for those who are cutting back on carbs in the new year! People have also asked for a greater choice of pizza sauce. So while most pizzas will have a traditional tomato base, customers can also choose from sweet chilli sauce, BBQ or pesto. And finally the restaurant is introducing three great value pizzas to choose from including seasoned ground beef with red onion; salami, onion and chilli flakes; and Indian spiced vegetables. But if you’re a traditionalist at heart, never fear – all of Greens classic and speciality pizzas are still on the menu, along with the hugely popular Dragon’s Tongue Bread and amazing salads with Greens own dressing. Don’t forget Greens at Ballyhackamore is open for lunch daily with a special £6.95 lunch offer. And for bargain hunters, make sure you check out the Greens Facebook page when a new offer is posted every Monday. For further info visit www.greenspizza.com or facebook.com/greenspizza. To order for pick up, contact the pizza hotline on 9065 0600.
Great at Greens!
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Seniors 20’s Themed Tea Dance
from 1pm to 4pm East Belfast
Network Centre 55 Templemore
Avenue with music and entertain-
ment by Gerry C. Lunch will be
included. Numbers are limited
and registration is essential.
Family Health Event 2–4.30pm in
Willowfield Church, My Lady’s
Road. Have a family afternoon out
with blood pressure, cholesterol,
glucose, BMI and allergy health
checks and testing, information
stands and pharmacists onsite for
advice and information. Pamper
yourself with massage therapies,
haircuts and styling and make up
demonstrations. The children
can have fun with face painting
or adults and children can join in
with African drumming or climb
onboard emergency services ve-
hicles for a look around and chat
to staff. Free healthy food and
snacks available. All children must
be accompanied by a responsible
adult! Everyone welcome.
East Belfast Community Development Agency Health WeekThis year’s Health Week from Monday 3 February – Friday 7 February 2014 is taking the theme of
CONNECT 5 which will highlight and promote the 5 key themes that is delivered by the EBCDA Health
Team. These themes are Healthy Hearts, Bodies, Minds, Relationships and Neighbourhoods. It is also the
key themes included in the East Belfast Health Framework which is a resource produced by EBCDA and
East Belfast Partnership Board to inform, improve and give guidance on Making East Belfast Healthier.
Monday 3rd February
TUESDAY 4th February
Alternative Approaches Emo-
tional Health & Well-being
Morning 10am–2pm in Skainos
Building, Newtownards Rd. Come
and enjoy ‘This Was Your Life’ a
drama presented by Samaritans
highlighting issues around suicide
and mental health between 10am
–12pm followed by lunch, tea, cof-
fee and refreshments. Then enjoy
a range of activities to improve
emotional well-being from 12pm
–2pm including massage therapies,
craft, jewellery making, gardening,
art, yoga and boxercise or walk
around the information stands
situated onsite.
Heart to Heart Event. An
afternoon of activities commenc-
ing with a free lunch at 1.00pm
followed by Legion talk at 2.00pm,
Shed talk at 2.20pm. Pool and
Darts completion will begin at
2.40pm as well as health checks,
massage sessions and hair cuts
finishing at 5.00pm.
Feel Good Friday for Community
Workers and Volunteers from
11am – 2pm in Short Strand
Community Centre, Beechfield
Street. Community workers can
get overworked and stressed so
come along and take part in an
afternoon of fun, food and feel-
ing good to end the week. Join
in with fun quizzes and games
from 11–12pm. Then relax and
watch the chefs healthy cooking
demonstrations (you can sample
the delicious meals prepared) and
learn how to measure your waist
correctly with a free tape meas-
ure from 12–1pm. Now enjoy a
free lunch and then you can relax,
pamper yourself and feel good
and look good for the weekend
ahead with massage therapies and
haircuts and styling, make up ap-
plication and Turkish shaves.
For further information on all of these events please contact Jean Higginson at EBCDA on 028 9045 1512
WEDNESDAY 5th February
THURSDAY 6th February
FRIDAY 7th February
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Bloom:News East Belfast MP Naomi Long has launched a
new Polish service in her constituency, giving
people the same access to advice and assist-
ance as other constituents, but in their native
language. The move will include a native Polish
speaker working in Mrs Long’s constituency of-
fice at 56 Upper Newtownards Road, who will
be the first point of contact for those who find
it easier to converse in the Polish language. Mrs Long said the service was a response to the growing diversity
of constituents seeking her help and had been in development over recent months with the assistance of the
Belfast Migrant Centre. “It is important to me that people who move into East Belfast, regardless of where
they have come from, feel part of the community. Access to services such as being able to seek help from your
MP is a vital cornerstone of democracy, one of which more people will now be able to avail. “I already provide
services in a number of languages and formats, drawing in people from all backgrounds, but I felt that due to
the increasing volume of Polish people contacting me, a dedicated Polish-speaking member of staff was a way
to make things more accessible for people from that community. I have been working for a number of months
with the Belfast Migrant Centre and a caseworker is now in place. “Often people have good conversational
English, but find form-filling or official issues more difficult and help in Polish would make life easier. I would
encourage those who would find this useful to contact my office to make an appointment, to ring with queries
on a Thursday afternoon, or to e-mail us their enquiries. Hopefully, it will be a useful addition to the services
which we offer for everyone in the constituency.”
Polish SERVICE FOR E BELFAST
Tesco Stores across the UK took part in the largest multi-site “Cha Cha Slide” dance at 2.30pm on 25th Janu-ary. Locals joined staff at the dance Diabetes event and customers made donations which will go towards the £10 million fundraising target for diabetes UK, Tesco National Charity Partner. Paul Amadi, Director of Fundraising for Diabetes UK, said “We are delighted so many Tesco staff and customers took part in the Dance for Diabetes event. Dancing for 60 minutes can burn up to 350 calories and it’s a fun way to keep active and help maintain a healthy weight, which can in turn reduce a persons risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The money raised will make a real difference to the 3.8 million people with diabetes in the UK and help people at high risk of Type 2 diabetes reduce their risk of the condition” Sam Larkin Store Manager of Tesco Castlereagh said “staff jumped at the chance to take part in the dance for Daibetes Fundraising event. They worked hard to perfect the routine and were pleased customers joined in too. People have been incredibly generous and I’d like to thank them all for donating to what is a very worthwhile cause. www.diabetes.org.uk/Tesco
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The next stage of a £2.7million flood alleviation
scheme will begin this month in East Belfast. Agriculture
and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O’Neill also con-
firmed that further flood alleviation works, which includes
upgrading of the sea defences at Sydenham, will commence
this summer as scheduled. These £2.7million works for the
Castlereagh Road, Ladas Way, Grand Parade, Clara Park, and
Montgomery Road areas are part of the wider £11 million
East Belfast Flood Alleviation Scheme which will provide
enhanced protection from sea and river flooding for some
1,700 properties. Major elements of this scheme have been
integrated into the wider Connswater Community Green-
way Project for East Belfast, which will see a new 9km linear
park created, following the course of the Connswater, Knock
and Loop rivers. This latest stage has been awarded to Fox
Building & Civil Engineering Ltd, with construction com-
mencing this month and expected to be complete by the end
of 2015. Phase 1 of the integrated works being undertaken
in Orangefield and Victoria Parks include the construction of
flood walls, flood earth embankments and river realignment
works. The procurement process is currently under way for
Phase II, which includes flood alleviation works to the lower
Connswater River. It is expected that construction will start
in Summer 2014 and be completed by early 2016.
Regional Development Minister Danny
Kennedy has announced the comple-
tion of a £55,000 pedestrian and
cycle toucan puffin crossing on East
Link Road, Dundonald. The decision
to provide a Puffin Toucan Crossing
is based upon criteria relating to the
number of pedestrians and cyclists
crossing the road and the volume of
vehicles using it. This is to ensure that
a crossing located where there is the
greatest demand. Puffin crossings are
relatively new in Northern Ireland.
A green ‘bicycle’ is displayed next
to the ‘green man’ when cyclists and
pedestrians are permitted to cross. Ad-
ditionally, unlike the pelican crossing,
before the lights for vehicles go back
to green, a steady red and amber are
displayed instead of a flashing amber.
‘bicycle’ are displayed instead of a
flashing amber.
“Kip McGrath Education Centres are an extremely successful franchise, established over thirty
years ago. Today there are almost 700 centres operating around the world and I’m proud to say that my
centre is the first in Belfast,” says Jan Annesley who has been tutoring children in maths and English at
the Kip McGrath Education Centre in East Belfast since 2010. “The aim of a Kip centre is to offer chil-
dren aged from six to eighteen, expert tuition in English and Mathematics in a friendly, positive environ-
ment. Each student is given a free assessment, from which a programme of study is created to meet your
child’s needs. We also cater for and support the curriculum taught in the schools of the area we operate
in; so in my centre we offer tuition in KS1 and 2 Literacy and Numeracy, the grammar school entrance
exams and English, English Literature and Mathematics from KS3 to GCSE, to A Level. Each day I offer
four 80 minute sessions with a maximum of four students and remember each one is working on their
own programme of study. So if your child needs support with any educational stage from P2 to A Level,
at any stage in the school year, we can help! Our support is also ongoing – we’re here for as long as your
child needs us.” Contact Jan on 028 9046 9662. 104 Loopland Drive, BT6 9DX. kipmcgrath.co.uk
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MONDAYGLENBURN CHURCHHALLGlenburn Methodist Church Hall6 Glensharragh Gardens, BT6 9PE5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Sally 07738 713436
ROSETTAKnockbreda Methodist Church, 60-66 Rosetta Road, BT6 0LU 5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Kerrie 07895 668311
DUNDONALD METHODIST CHURCHIslay Gdns (off Rank Rd) Dundonald BT16 2WZ5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Iris 07752 980720
TUESDAYBALLYHACKAMOREBloomfield Collegiate School, Astoria Gardens BT5 6HW5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Sally 07738 713436
CASTLEREAGHThe Royal British Legion, Montgomery Road, BT6 9JD5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Esther 07804 095409
THE PAVILIONStormont Estate,Dundonald BT4 3TA10am, 5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Iris 07752 980720
WEDNESDAYBLOOMFIELD PRESBYTERIAN 447 Beersbridge Road, Junction of Cyprus Ave, Bloomfield, BT5 5DW9:30am, 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Deborah 07708 373567 GILNAHIRK PRIMARYSCHOOL148 Gilnahirk Road, BT5 7QQ5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Ashleigh 07731 420680
THURSDAYBRANIEL PRIMARY SCHOOLRavenswood Park, Braniel BT5 7JU5:30pm & 7:30pmContact: Ashleigh 07731 420680
MORNING GROUPS
TUESDAYCREGAGH PRESBYTERIAN 102- 104 Cregagh Road, BT6 9ER10:30amContact: Esther 07804 095409
THE PAVILIONStormont Estate, Dundonald BT4 3TA10amContact: Iris 07752 980720
WEDNESDAYBLOOMFIELD PRESBYTERIAN 447 Beersbridge Road, Junction of Cyprus AveBloomfield BT5 5DW9:30amContact: Deborah 07708 373567
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Springboard Opportunities are calling all unemployed 18-24 year olds living in Greater Belfast with a unique chance to be involved with a fantastic project. Do you want to take part in a programme where you can meet new peo-ple, gain qualifications and learn something new? Would you like to receive up to £160 a week whilst taking part? This could be just the thing for you. There are limited places available on the new pro-gramme which is due to start this month on 24th February. For your chance to get involved just give Jen a call on 028 9031 5111 or you can email for more info on [email protected]
Translink’s Shauna McGuinness launches the new Ulsterbus
Tours Escorted Coach Holidays and Short Breaks 2014 brochure,
introducing 30 brand new getaways with destinations in the
UK, Ireland and continental Europe. There are 141 departures
to choose from including specialist tours to events such as the
Chelsea Flower Show, The Highland Games, racing at Cheltenham
and the Grand Prix at Silverstone. For further information click
www.ulsterbustours.com or call 028 9033 7004.
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Orangefield Park has been transformed, as work to
divert the Knock River along a new channel took place
on Tuesday 28th January. The River, which previously
flowed along the edge of the park, adjacent to many
properties that have been affected by flooding in the
past, has been diverted into the heart of the park as
a key component of the flood alleviation element of
an integrated project under way in the area. One of 3
‘Living Landmark’ projects in the UK, the £35 million
Connswater Community Greenway / East Belfast Flood
Alleviation Scheme (CCG/EBFAS) Project is being
developed by the East Belfast Partnership and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund, Belfast City Council,
the Department for Social Development and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Rivers
Agency. Work in the park began last May 2013, with 40,000 tonnes of soil being moved to create the new
river channel and naturalised flood plain. The permanent diversion of the river, along with other flood
defences, means that there will soon be a high level of flood protection for the properties situated adjacent
to the river, including Orangefield Park, Orangefield Green and Sandhill Park. The new river channel will
become a naturalised habitat relatively quickly, supporting local wildlife and providing a valuable outdoor
classroom facility for local schools and groups. communitygreenway.co.uk
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Beverley at the Fair says the concept of the event is to give more people the chance to own better quality
clothing at prices they can afford. “I get great enjoyment and satisfaction in owning something that little bit
special, maybe it is the fabric or the cut of the garment, but just something which makes you feel good. The
idea is to offer top contemporary fashion in nearly new condition. On occasions we have had clothes on the rails
which have never even been worn, with labels still attached and the shopper gets to take advantage of the greatly
reduced prices. Savvy shoppers, conscious of their clothing budget and stylish fashionistas realise that they no
longer have to sacrifice quality to obtain something at a reasonable price when they indulge in luxury recycling.
Not only does the Style Fair benefit those who are buying, but also those who have wardrobes bulging with
clothes they no longer wear for one reason or another. How often do we make mistakes by buying on impulse?
We may be storing clothes which no longer fit, but are just too good to simply discard. There is sometimes guilt
because of the high costs involved but by selling some of your pieces at one of the fairs, you can recoup some cash
and may even add some new purchases by visiting the other stall holders. “We believe everyone wins on the day.
For some, buying preloved clothing may be a way of saving money when there is less to go round, for others it may
be for environmental reasons and about reducing waste, while for others it may be the desire to find something
unique and that little bit different. We understand that some people will always want to shop for the latest designer
trends when they hit the shelves and that some will only ever buy new but we don’t mind, because at some point
that fabulous fashion may reach our fairs,” says Beverley.
“We offer another useful option for sellers...Not everyone has enough clothes to warrant taking a rail at the
events, so The Style Fair will also offer the option of selling on your behalf, when you only have one or two items
to sell. A date is set aside in the venue where the fair is to be held, allowing you to drop off clothing for the Style
Fair assistants to sell. You are also welcome to bring them along on the morning of the fair and our sales staff will
take care of things for you. It is all very straightforward. “
The clothing drop off day is February 9th 12pm-3pm. The fair takes place on the 15th from 11.30
If anyone is interested and needs more information they are asked to contact Beverley via the website. Informa-
tion is also on Facebook. “We want every event to be a fun, good old fashioned shopping experience enjoyed with
friends and we provide changing facilities so you can try before you buy with lots of people around to give honest
opinions on what you are buying. We have regular sellers who just love the craic. The main venue is the delightful
Holywood Old School on Church Road in the town but other events are on the calendar for 2014.”
STYLE FAIRFABULOUSFASHIONFINDS
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If I had to give just one piece of advice on how to take better pictures it would be “use a
camera!” This may seem obvious, but the fact is that the size and quality of the lens is the most important factor in determining the quality on an image. The image is made by light reflecting off the subject and passing through the camera lens when the shutter opens. The light then falls on photo-sensitive film (or the CCD in digital cameras). The image is only as good as the amount of light that is let in. There’s no point having a 10M pixel camera if the lens isn’t big enough to let sufficient light in.This is a fairly common issue with phone-cameras. Generally a 3M pixel camera with a proper lens will give better results than a 10M pixel camera-phone. Using a decent lens a 1M pixel image will give an excellent 4”x6” print. A 6M pixel image taken with a decent lens can
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be printed up to 4ft x 6ft. That’s not to say phone-cameras don’t have their place – we take our phones everywhere so they’re always on hand – just make sure you use maximum quality possible. Lower resolution images look OK on screen & are fine for Facebook – they also use less memory – but if you get a really good picture & come to print it you may be disappointed. Use the highest quality settings available. This will use more memory, but simply back-up and/or print your images more regularly.If you’re serious about getting the perfect shot it’s worth investing in a camera and getting into the habit of carrying it with you - particularly on special occasions. These days compact cameras give excellent results & slip into your pocket.At Dundela Photo Lab we carry a range of compact cameras to suit most tastes & budgets. If you’re
after something a bit higher-end we can source SLRs & accessories at very competitive prices. I’m always delighted to help out with camera queries. I know that show-rooming is a fact of life. That doesn’t mean I’m happy about it, but I’m pretty confident that our prices are extremely competitive. With offers such as 1 free print for every £1 spent on a camera, and accessory bundles including memory card, case and so on, you’ll be pleasantly surprised what we can do for you.And don’t forget, once you’ve captured those special memories, the best way to make them last forever is to get them printed – “to keep it, print it!”Dundela Photo Lab is in-house at Dundela Pharmacy, 17-19 Belmont Road. From 10p each for 6”x4” prints on the 24 hour service – a fast service is also available. If you need any tips or advice pop into Dundela Photo Lab and ask Andrew.
In this edition, our resident photographic expert Andrew Foster continues his series of tips and advice on how to capture the best image
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experts
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Whether you’ve got a hot date lined up for Valentine’s Day or are simply heading out for a night with the girls, follow our six-day countdown to make sure you look utterly gorgeous on Saturday night.
BRONZING
MANICURE
There is nothing better than the feel of
soft skin. Use a salt scrub to remove
any hard skin. Apply in circular
movements on dry skin and shower
off. Finish with a body cream such as
[comfort zone] tranquilty cream.
A bit of colour will make you look healthier and slimmer, so book in for
a Vita Liberata spray tan. Just because its freezing outside doesn’t mean
your skin can’t have a healthy glow. Don’t go overboard as you don’t
want to look like your are a member of the Scouse Wife’s cast !
HAIR REMOVAL
If you’re not a fan of shaving, book in for a wax. Your hair must be approximately
1cm long to achieve the best results. The 3 most popular bikini waxes are regular
wax – sides and top of bikini. Brazilian wax – leaves a small strip and for the
brave – Hollywood wax – everything waxed off.
PEDICURE
Sexy feet are smooth, soft and free of hard skin. Treat yourself to a
luxury pedicure to remove any hard skin, push back and cut cuticles.
Have shellac applied so you can slip your feet back into your shoes with
no smudging. Just because your feet aren’t on show at the start of the
evening doesn’t mean they wont be seen by the end of the night!
EXFOLIATION
Your hands are definitely going to be on show if he
decides to pop the question. Be prepared and book
in for a Shellac manicure. This gel like polish will
not smudge and lasts for 2-3 weeks. Your hands will
instantly be ready to show of that sparkler!!
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Valentine’s Day. It brings out the Marmite in all of us! Love it or hate it,
it’s a great opportunity to spread a little love and let’s face it, the world
can always do with a bit more care, consideration and kindness.
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SECOND HAND LOVE AFFAIR
Ear We Go Ear We Go Ear We Go!
The moral of the story is that you don’t have to have an oligarch’s earnings to
make your other half feel loved! Your local charity shop could have just the
thing to put a Valentine’s Day smile on their face. And here’s one final top tip, pretty packaging always makes a gift
feel more special. I popped some tissue paper into a vintage tin I found for 50p to
show you how these lovely finds could look even more delectable!
Prepare to be Dazzled!
Regular readers will know by now what I’m going to say next!
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be budget-busting. It really is the thought
that counts. With that in mind, I set myself a challenge to see if I could
find a fabulous Valentine’s Day staple - jewellery of course - in the local
charity shops. And wow, did I strike gold in my local Marie Curie shop on
Cregagh Road!
The £1 aurora borealis necklace I found has diamond-like
sparkle without the diamond price tag. Really popular in the
1950s, these radiant vintage beads are having a well-deserved
comeback and will propel any outfit from drab to dazzling.
Aurora borealis necklace, £1.00, Marie Curie shop, Cregagh Road
I also picked up beautiful cloisonné earrings by renowned
maker Fish & Crown for the same price. They are a stunning
mix of black, cream, blue and green enamel, and their floral
detail is a subtle reminder that spring is just around the corner!
Cloisonné earrings, £1.00, Marie Curie shop, Cregagh Road
And finally, I bought
a selection of pretty
bangles, perfect for adding
the finishing touch to a
little black dress. What an
incredible assortment of
beautiful bling for £3!
Selection of bangles, £1.00, Marie Curie shop, Cregagh Road. Vintage tin featured, Vintage tin, 2 for £1, Charis Charity shop, Cregagh Road
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Busy Bees 10 -11:30am Knock Methodist Church, Knock Road, BT5 6JATel: 028 9065 3413Luncheon ClubFor senior citizens. Cregagh Methodist.12 noon. £1.50. Pre bookm meals at the church office on 028 9045 7564. Orangefield Baptist Church37 North Road, BT5 5NEMothers & Toddlers 10.30-12smallTALK @ orangefield10-11.45am O’field Church & Community, 464 Castlereagh Road BT5Tel: 07745 076911www.orangefield.org.ukWillowfield Mother & Toddler10-12pm W’stock Rd, BT6 8PRTel: 028 9045 7654
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Orangefield Baptist Church37 North Road, BT5 5NESearchlight Club p1-p7. 10.30-12.Skainos Building skainos.orgWalking Trips from 10amStrand Cinema & NI StarsHolywood Road, BT4Stage school 10-1pm www.nistars.comWandsworth Community028 9065 1668Jump Jiggle & Jive 9.30-12.30, Childrens Art Class 10am-11am & Ignite teens dance 1.30-4.30pm
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Warm Caramelised Bacon and Brie Salad
Serves 2
3 Slices Smoked Bacon1 Tbsp Brown Sugar4 Tbsp Pukara Estate Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar2 Slices Brie1 Tsp Maldon Sea Salt / Ground Black Pepper2 Tbsp Pine Nuts1 Tbsp Pukara Estate Xtra Virgin Olive Oil1 Pkt Rocket Salad Leaves1 Pkt Swiss Chard Salad Leaves2 Plum tomatoes1 Red Onion
Put the pine nuts on the metal baking tray and toast under the grill until golden brown.Wash rocket and swiss chard salad leaves also plum tomatoes. Slice the plumtomatoes. Peel and slice red onion. Place the salad ingredients, except the tomatoes, into a bowl and toss in the olive oil. Season with the sea salt and black pepper to taste.Dice the bacon into small cubes and put into the frying pan with a tablespoonof olive oil and cook until bacon has
Peel and slice onion thinly. Slice mushrooms.Add olive oil to frying pan and preheat over a moderate heat.Thinly slice the beef and season with salt and pepper. Put into the preheated pan, cook on one side for approximately 1 minute then turn over. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms together with the brown sugar. Continue cooking until the onion has softened and started to caramelise, approximately 2 minutes.Slice brioche rolls into halves and toast under the grill.When toasted, arrange the cooked beef, onion and mushrooms on the bottom half of the brioche roll, then top with a slice of the mozzarella cheese and put the top half of the roll over this.
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DELICIOUS WINTER LUNCHES
8Oz/227g Unsalted Butter8Oz/227g Caster Sugar8Oz / 227g Self Raising Flour2 Tsp. Baking Powder4 Large EggsZest of 1 Lemon1 punnet blueberries
Preheat oven to gas mark 3, 325ºF (170ºC)Grease and line the cake tin. Put all ingredients into bowl of mixer. Beat ingredients for 2 minutes until lighter in colour. Stir the punnet of blueberries through the mix. Put the cake mixture into the baking tin and level the mixture over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 > 50 minutes. When the cake is cooked, if you insertthe skewer into the cake, it should come out clean.
From Cameron’s New CafeCameron Landscapes and Garden Centre’s new cafe and deli on the Ballylesson Road is the perfect place to while away lazy afternoons. Sit down, relax and unwind in the tranquil surroundings of the recently renovated Cameron’s Cafe and Deli, now complete with kids play area and free wifi. The award winning menu, freshly prepared by the in house chef combines all the warmth of home cooking with fine dining at the monthly gourmet nights. Busy passers by can even pop in on the way home and pick up a freshly prepared meal. We convinced them to share some of their delicious secrets from the extensive menu....
Philly Steak Sandwich
Warm Caramelised Bacon and Brie Salad
turned golden brown in colour. Add soft brown sugar then stir in the balsamic vinegar. When the liquid in the pan has reduced slightly and begins to thicken, then it is ready.Divide the prepared salad over the 2 bowls. Arrange the sliced plum tomatoes on top of each salad and then spoon the caramelised bacon mixture over it. Put a slice of brie on top of each of the salads. Use the blow torch to melt the brie and turn it a light brown colour. Sprinkle the pine nuts over the salad.
2 Brioche Rolls / Soft Floury Baps1 Medium Onion4Oz Mushrooms8Oz Topside of Northern Irish Beef1 Tsp Soft Brown Sugar2 drops of Tabasco sauce1 Tbsp of Pukara Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 slices of processed mozzarella cheese (not the soft fresh variety)Ground Black Pepper to tastePinch of Maldon Sea Salt
Philly Steak Sandwich
Serves 2
LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE
Serves 8
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LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE
Warm Caramelised Bacon and Brie Salad
Serves 2
3 Slices Smoked Bacon1 Tbsp Brown Sugar4 Tbsp Pukara Estate Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar2 Slices Brie1 Tsp Maldon Sea Salt / Ground Black Pepper2 Tbsp Pine Nuts1 Tbsp Pukara Estate Xtra Virgin Olive Oil1 Pkt Rocket Salad Leaves1 Pkt Swiss Chard Salad Leaves2 Plum tomatoes1 Red Onion
Put the pine nuts on the metal baking tray and toast under the grill until golden brown.Wash rocket and swiss chard salad leaves also plum tomatoes. Slice the plumtomatoes. Peel and slice red onion. Place the salad ingredients, except the tomatoes, into a bowl and toss in the olive oil. Season with the sea salt and black pepper to taste.Dice the bacon into small cubes and put into the frying pan with a tablespoonof olive oil and cook until bacon has
Peel and slice onion thinly. Slice mushrooms.Add olive oil to frying pan and preheat over a moderate heat.Thinly slice the beef and season with salt and pepper. Put into the preheated pan, cook on one side for approximately 1 minute then turn over. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms together with the brown sugar. Continue cooking until the onion has softened and started to caramelise, approximately 2 minutes.Slice brioche rolls into halves and toast under the grill.When toasted, arrange the cooked beef, onion and mushrooms on the bottom half of the brioche roll, then top with a slice of the mozzarella cheese and put the top half of the roll over this.
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DELICIOUS WINTER LUNCHES
8Oz/227g Unsalted Butter8Oz/227g Caster Sugar8Oz / 227g Self Raising Flour2 Tsp. Baking Powder4 Large EggsZest of 1 Lemon1 punnet blueberries
Preheat oven to gas mark 3, 325ºF (170ºC)Grease and line the cake tin. Put all ingredients into bowl of mixer. Beat ingredients for 2 minutes until lighter in colour. Stir the punnet of blueberries through the mix. Put the cake mixture into the baking tin and level the mixture over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 > 50 minutes. When the cake is cooked, if you insertthe skewer into the cake, it should come out clean.
From Cameron’s New CafeCameron Landscapes and Garden Centre’s new cafe and deli on the Ballylesson Road is the perfect place to while away lazy afternoons. Sit down, relax and unwind in the tranquil surroundings of the recently renovated Cameron’s Cafe and Deli, now complete with kids play area and free wifi. The award winning menu, freshly prepared by the in house chef combines all the warmth of home cooking with fine dining at the monthly gourmet nights. Busy passers by can even pop in on the way home and pick up a freshly prepared meal. We convinced them to share some of their delicious secrets from the extensive menu....
Philly Steak Sandwich
Warm Caramelised Bacon and Brie Salad
turned golden brown in colour. Add soft brown sugar then stir in the balsamic vinegar. When the liquid in the pan has reduced slightly and begins to thicken, then it is ready.Divide the prepared salad over the 2 bowls. Arrange the sliced plum tomatoes on top of each salad and then spoon the caramelised bacon mixture over it. Put a slice of brie on top of each of the salads. Use the blow torch to melt the brie and turn it a light brown colour. Sprinkle the pine nuts over the salad.
2 Brioche Rolls / Soft Floury Baps1 Medium Onion4Oz Mushrooms8Oz Topside of Northern Irish Beef1 Tsp Soft Brown Sugar2 drops of Tabasco sauce1 Tbsp of Pukara Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 slices of processed mozzarella cheese (not the soft fresh variety)Ground Black Pepper to tastePinch of Maldon Sea Salt
Philly Steak Sandwich
Serves 2
LEMON BLUEBERRY CAKE
Serves 8
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Aaron McKinney: “Over the last six months, East Belfast has showing clear signs of market recovery. We are finding that as soon as a property is registered For Sale, we have viewers lined up and offers received in a matter of days. This can be clearly seen from our stats below. We expect this trend to continue well into 2014 and will contribute to house prices increasing for the first time in many years. To date this has had no impact on the rental market, with demand still high for all types of properties, which has lead to an increase in rental prices over the last year.”
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The accommodation comprises of a spacious lounge, dining room, three well appointed bedrooms and newly fitted kitchen and family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Externally the property offers an enclosed front garden and a private rear garden with lawn. This property benefits from extensive refurbishment that includes a newly installed Phoenix gas heating system, full re-wire, re-plastered and re-decorated throughout with new doors and carpets. Early viewing is strongly advised.
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T he counties of Down and
Antrim were not part of the
official Plantation and the
Morrow ancestors probably arrived to
farm the land given to the two Scottish
Lairds Hamilton and Ferguson in the
1600’s. The Morrow family is first
recorded in the Ballyhanwood area in
1730 living in a house called “Lough
View”, still lived in by Morrows today.
William and Agnes had two sons, one
never married and the other married
twice and produced six children
and enough Morrows to populate
the Ballyhanwood area for many
generations to come.
As Presbyterians they suffered under
the penal law system, however the
Morrow family managed to prosper
because of a peculiar tradition called
the “Ulster Custom”, (which meant
that if the landlord demanded his land
back he had to pay the farmer for
improvements he had made) so was
worthwhile for these tenant farmers
to improve their land. By the end
of the 1700’s there were at least 6
Morrow families farming enough land
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to guarantee the men a vote – a rare
privilege for a tenant farmer who had
to be paying more than 40 shillings in
rent to be eligible.
The Morrows have always been
interested in politics – we know that
Adam Morrow signed the dissenters
petition in 1775 and have no doubt the
family was involved in the intimidation
of Rev Pringle when he fled from
Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church at the
time of the Irish rebellion in 1798.
However, farming was the common
activity and they all would have milked
cows, kept sheep, grown crops and
vegetables. As the family grew, the
different branches became better
known by the houses they inhabited,
Lough View, Rockmount, Avondale, Ben
Vista, Hill House and Streamvale.
The branch of the Morrow Family
who run “Streamvale” actually live at
Hill House. The Streamvale farm was
bought by them about a century ago
and when they decided to diversify
into soft fruit growing in the 1980’s
the name “Streamvale” seemed to fit
better with “Strawberries” and so it
MEMORIES FROM THE FARM
was chosen as the marketing name
for the business. However the real
Streamvale is actually on the Gransha
Road – but the name has definitely
stuck with the public. In 1987 the
Morrow family opened their dairy
farm to public view and the 8th and
9th generation of farmers are still
working both on the farming and public
side of the business. They continue
to graze cows from Ballyhanwood to
Ballymaglaff and produce milk for Dale
Farm. The same cows also produce the
milk that is made into the Streamvale
Farmhouse Ice Cream.
This family farm has seen plantations
and penal laws, hiring fairs and horses,
rebellions, uprisings and world wars
in its centuries of history in north
down. The market town of Belfast
from where they walked cattle
along the Newtownards Road has
gradually grown up right to the edges
of the fields. Written records and
remembered tales make for a living
history that still is developing today.
Judith Morrow takes us through her extraordinary family history on the site of Streamvale Farm and how it developed into what it is today as a cornerstone of the community. You can see Judith do a talk on this very subject at The East Belfast Historical Society on 13th February ebhs.org.uk
STREAMVALE : CENTURIES ON THE FARMSTREAMVALE : CENTURIES ON THE FARM
The family delivering milk to Dobson’s Dairy lorry at the corner of the Gilnahirk/ Kings Road which was the collection point for the area. Probably taken in the early 1920’s.
www.streamvale.com028 9048 3244
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Terra Firma Tile & Bath Ltd
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PROMOTIONS AVAILABLE TO SUIT ALL BUDGETSFull design & installation service available
Telephone: 02890 403000 74 Grand Parade, Belfast BT5 5HH
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MUST END 28th FEBRUARY
T he counties of Down and
Antrim were not part of the
official Plantation and the
Morrow ancestors probably arrived to
farm the land given to the two Scottish
Lairds Hamilton and Ferguson in the
1600’s. The Morrow family is first
recorded in the Ballyhanwood area in
1730 living in a house called “Lough
View”, still lived in by Morrows today.
William and Agnes had two sons, one
never married and the other married
twice and produced six children
and enough Morrows to populate
the Ballyhanwood area for many
generations to come.
As Presbyterians they suffered under
the penal law system, however the
Morrow family managed to prosper
because of a peculiar tradition called
the “Ulster Custom”, (which meant
that if the landlord demanded his land
back he had to pay the farmer for
improvements he had made) so was
worthwhile for these tenant farmers
to improve their land. By the end
of the 1700’s there were at least 6
Morrow families farming enough land
38 bloommagazine.co.uk
to guarantee the men a vote – a rare
privilege for a tenant farmer who had
to be paying more than 40 shillings in
rent to be eligible.
The Morrows have always been
interested in politics – we know that
Adam Morrow signed the dissenters
petition in 1775 and have no doubt the
family was involved in the intimidation
of Rev Pringle when he fled from
Gilnahirk Presbyterian Church at the
time of the Irish rebellion in 1798.
However, farming was the common
activity and they all would have milked
cows, kept sheep, grown crops and
vegetables. As the family grew, the
different branches became better
known by the houses they inhabited,
Lough View, Rockmount, Avondale, Ben
Vista, Hill House and Streamvale.
The branch of the Morrow Family
who run “Streamvale” actually live at
Hill House. The Streamvale farm was
bought by them about a century ago
and when they decided to diversify
into soft fruit growing in the 1980’s
the name “Streamvale” seemed to fit
better with “Strawberries” and so it
MEMORIES FROM THE FARM
was chosen as the marketing name
for the business. However the real
Streamvale is actually on the Gransha
Road – but the name has definitely
stuck with the public. In 1987 the
Morrow family opened their dairy
farm to public view and the 8th and
9th generation of farmers are still
working both on the farming and public
side of the business. They continue
to graze cows from Ballyhanwood to
Ballymaglaff and produce milk for Dale
Farm. The same cows also produce the
milk that is made into the Streamvale
Farmhouse Ice Cream.
This family farm has seen plantations
and penal laws, hiring fairs and horses,
rebellions, uprisings and world wars
in its centuries of history in north
down. The market town of Belfast
from where they walked cattle
along the Newtownards Road has
gradually grown up right to the edges
of the fields. Written records and
remembered tales make for a living
history that still is developing today.
Judith Morrow takes us through her extraordinary family history on the site of Streamvale Farm and how it developed into what it is today as a cornerstone of the community. You can see Judith do a talk on this very subject at The East Belfast Historical Society on 13th February ebhs.org.uk
STREAMVALE : CENTURIES ON THE FARMSTREAMVALE : CENTURIES ON THE FARM
The family delivering milk to Dobson’s Dairy lorry at the corner of the Gilnahirk/ Kings Road which was the collection point for the area. Probably taken in the early 1920’s.
www.streamvale.com028 9048 3244
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Terra Firma Tile & Bath Ltd
A local, family run tile and bathroom showroom
PROMOTIONS AVAILABLE TO SUIT ALL BUDGETSFull design & installation service available
Telephone: 02890 403000 74 Grand Parade, Belfast BT5 5HH
SALE NOW ONEmail:
www.TerraFirmaNI.co.uk
MUST END 28th FEBRUARY
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