Abby Williams

Belfast based author/writer specialising in entertainment, mental health and human interest.

Alex Best Unveils Hannaway Kitchen’s New Showroom

Hannaway Kitchens in Hilltown, Co Down officially celebrated the unveiling of their new state of the art showroom, which will create 15 new jobs for their local community. Hannaway Kitchens, a family run business since 1970, has extended their showroom with a £500,000 facelift. Alex Best, who appeared on “I’m a Celebrity” and is the […]

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Belfast Winter Wonderland Is In Town!

Get your skates on and bring all the family to the first ever Belfast Winter Wonderland, which runs until 6 January 2019. M+D Events presents this magical festive Winter Wonderland, complete with all the thrills and spills of a Big Wheel and various rides, an open air, covered ice rink and The UK’s leading travelling

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Shane Lynch Pops Into The Chelsea For New ‘Keep It Local’ Menu Launch

Temperatures were soaring on the Lisburn Road, Belfast recently when Boyzone and Celebrity Masterchef star Shane Lynch popped into The Chelsea for the launch of their ‘From Down The Road’ menu, which will be available throughout October. The Chelsea’s ethos is ‘Keep it Local at Your Local’ and pride in using local produce and an

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10 Ways Acupuncture Could Change Your Life

Now one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the West, acupuncture is a holistic technique that promotes harmony within the body and mind. Using very thin needles, practitioners stimulate specific points (or meridians) throughout the body and often combine this with a number of techniques including herbal medicines, qi gong or

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‘Country Comes To City’ Festival Returns To Derry/Londonderry This June

Howdy partners, Country Comes to City, the biggest country festival in association with The IMAC Group is returning to Ebrington Square, Derry / Londonderry on Saturday 30 June. Music and jiving fans will be delighted that Lisa McHugh, Mike Denver and Michael English will be topping the bill for this much anticipated six-hour, family-friendly party.

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Prime Cut Productions And Tinderbox Theatre Explore The Edges Of Male Mental Health As Part Of EdgeFest At The Mac

Hot off the heels of receiving seven nominations in the prestigious Irish Times Theatre Awards for their Lyric Theatre co-production of Red by John Logan, Prime Cut Productions are set to stage not one, but two upcoming plays at EdgeFest in the MAC from 15 February to 2 March. Edgefest is a 3-week festival of

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Love Your Leggings: Stand Out From The Crowd In Comfort

When looking for a good wardrobe staple it’s impossible to go wrong with a range of leggings.  The best thing, apart from their sleek figure hugging shape, is their diversity. They are the ultimate comfy yet trendy wardrobe essential that can be adapted throughout the seasons. Darker colours are a must-have at all times, they’re

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Love Your Leggings: Stand Out From The Crowd In Comfort

When looking for a good wardrobe staple it’s impossible to go wrong with a range of leggings.  The best thing, apart from their sleek figure hugging shape, is their diversity. They are the ultimate comfy yet trendy wardrobe essential that can be adapted throughout the seasons. Darker colours are a must-have at all times, they’re

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13 Concerts Worth Checking Out In Belfast In 2018

Belfast has become a hive for entertainment culture in recent years, with some of the biggest and best performers gracing our stages. From comedy favourites to spectacular family shows and the hottest current music acts, there really is something to keep everyone happy in the new year. Check out some of the great concerts coming

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Belfast Superstar DJ Confirms His Legendary Status With Series Of Upcoming Local Music Gigs

Belfast-born Micky Modelle is universally recognised as the top Irish Dance Music DJ and Producer of his generation. His critically acclaimed and ground-breaking music has influenced artists, DJs and producers at home, in Europe, America and beyond. Undoubtedly, Micky Modelle has helped shape the course of modern Dance Music, and his distinctive signature style has

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Bruno Mars Announces Open Air Concert At Marlay Park, Dublin

“Mars secures his position as the greatest showman in pop and guarantees the crowd will be singing all the way home” – Irish Independent Multiple GRAMMY® Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Bruno Mars has announced a date at Marlay Park on 12 July, subject to licence. The music hitmaker will perform six exclusive European

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Shield Yourself From The Electromagnetic Radiation Dangers of 21st Century Living!

You may not even be aware of it but your body is being bombarded by electromagnetic radiation every minute of every day. You cannot see it, smell it, feel it or hear it, but Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs) are constantly being emitted by the technology that now dominates our modern lifestyles. Microwaves, computers, mobile phones, Wi-Fi,

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‘Best Supporters In The World’ To Get New Home As S13 Announce Huge Boucher Fanzone

Excitement is reaching ‘fever pitch’ as legendary local football fans anticipate Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland’s campaigns to earn their place in World Cup 2018. But as all loyal fans know, supporting their team does not begin and end with the match – no matter how thrilling the play. The build-up, the participation

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Free Book Talk & Meditation Workshop This Thursday At Waterstones Belfast

Waterstones Belfast is set to host an inspiring evening of meditation and mindfulness based on the new book “How To Transform Your Life”, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the author of 22 highly acclaimed books on meditation and Buddhism. The free event will be guided by Gen Kelsang Chitta – the principal teacher at Potala Kadampa

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Fashion: Be A Layer Slayer This Autumn

When it comes to dressing for the autumn it’s all about layering.  The weather can be unpredictable, but you can definitely count on there being some colder days post-summertime so appropriate layers are a must. Blouses, button-downs and long sleeved tops underneath pretty summer dresses will look great this coming season. Not only can you

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10 People You Will ALWAYS Find At A Wedding In Northern Ireland

Weddings inevitably attract a interesting mix of characters and Northern Ireland nuptials are no different. We love a bit of tradition (and an excuse to party), so weddings are always guaranteed to be memorable here in NI. That’s not to say they always go smoothly. Gathering family members, friends and loved ones in one place

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New Arrival Is Cause For Celebrations As Logan Wellbeing And Medical Opens On Lisburn Road

There were celebrations all round this week as a new health, well-being and fertility clinic arrived in the world with the expansion of Logan Wellbeing and Medical to larger premises on Belfast’s Lisburn Road. Enlargement and development of the business, previously established in the city centre for over eight years, sees the creation of nine

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South 13 (S13) Is A Knockout Success

The creative entrepreneurial visionaries and regeneration specialists at Square Pit Productions, the team behind T13, hosted their first public event at S13 at the weekend, proving that their latest exciting project was boxing clever. S13, the same team behind T13 in The Titanic Quarter, aims to breathe new life into abandoned urban spaces in Belfast

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Critically Acclaimed Game Of Throne Live Concert Experience Brings The World Of Westeros To Belfast!

Using state of the art technology, Game of Thrones® composer Ramin Djawadi will take fans of the acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning HBO® show through the Seven Kingdoms spanning seven seasons in a new, immersive experience. Ramin Djawadi will lead an orchestra, choir and soloists to hit 45 cities throughout Europe and North America, including Belfast. The

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Incest, Betrayal And A Shock Death: Game Of Thrones Season 7 Finale Review

Hot off the back of last week’s blazing fist-pump dramatics was Sunday night’s extra long Game of Thrones season 7 finale – and a delightful return to wicked betrayal and general Throne-esque trickery. If we were to compare the episode to the fantastical displays that came before it, some might say things felt a little

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Innovative New App nOCD Revolutionizes Treatment For OCD Patients

A team of researchers have created a brand new FREE app that could revolutionize treatment for sufferers of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. nOCD is “a smartphone and smartwatch app bringing technology into OCD treatment where patients need it most, created by OCD patients for OCD patients.” Currently between 1% and 2% of people have OCD, which

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Souls Restaurant Celebrates Its First Birthday

Souls restaurant on the Dublin Road, Belfast celebrated their first birthday this week in a great style. Owner Pankaj Maini treated press and VIPs to a delicious five course meal of Naanza bites, Rasam Soup, Pinwheel Samosa, Tandoori Monk-meen (Monkfish), Rosemary Chicken Tikka, Tabakh Maaz (Lamb rack) and Gulabjamun Cheese Cake. Every course was paired

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THRONE WATCH EXCLUSIVE: Game Of Thrones’ Syrio Forel Talks Sword-Fighting, Maisie Williams And The BBC

Who could forget Game of Thrones’ great sword fighting master from the isles of Braavos, Syrio Forel? Despite meeting his end at the hands of Ser Meryn Trant in season 1, Syrio was the first person to teach Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) to use her sword, Needle. The legendary swordsman was one of

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Game Of Thrones S7 Episode 6 Review: ‘Beyond The Wall’ Goes Full Fantasy Epic

Game of Thrones officially entered the Medieval Fantasy Hall of Fame this week, bringing fire-breathing dragons face to face with the Night King’s zombie army (and one super-powered ice javelin) in a fantastic showdown that was more satisfying than watching King Joffrey choke on his own bile. The epic scenes that had been brewing since

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Game of Thrones Season 7 Ep 5 Review: ‘Eastwatch’ Packs 4 Revelatory Episodes In 1

The rationale behind show-runners limiting Game of Thrones season 7 to just 7 episodes has now become clear – they’ve packed four episodes’ worth of juicy revelations and plot development into one meaty hour. Hurrah! As expected, episode 5 of Game of Thrones season 7 – “Eastwatch” – opened with a very much alive Jaime

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Game Of Thrones Star Miltos Yerolemou Leads Sword-Fighting Workshops In Aid Of MIND

Game of Thrones star Miltos Yerolemou, who played fencing master Syrio Forel in season 1, is using his sword fighting skills to raise money for a vital cause. Remembered as Arya Stark’s (Maisie Williams) ‘dancing partner’ in the hit HBO show, the actor is conducting workshops – known as ‘Water Dancing’ lessons – that introduce

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7 Incredible Health Benefits Of Maca Root

Maca root, the ancient Peruvian root crop, has long since been known as one of the world’s best natural ‘super foods’. Consumed for thousands of years by indigenous populations in the Andes, maca boasts a myriad of health benefits and practically zero side effects. Even better, the nutrient rich powder can easily be incorporated into

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Meet The Artist: Michael Ferrin, Belfast

Local artist and care worker Michael Ferrin specialises in striking animal and celebrity portraits. Developing his painting skills over the last 18 years, Michael is also a tattoo artist and is constantly expanding his portfolio. 48-year-old Michael is based in Belfast and is also a day care worker with adults with learning disabilities. Get To

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Pot Noodles And Pineapple Peelers: Amazon.co.uk Reveals Belfast’s Most Popular Items Of 2017

From the UK’s favourite ‘chocolate in a hurry’ and when we are most like to order our groceries and fashion online, to what people are reading, listening to and watching, Amazon.co.uk has revealed the nation’s shopping and entertainment trends so far this year The report also revealed some of the most popular products purchased on

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Death, Dragons & Dothraki: Game Of Thrones S7, Ep4 ‘The Spoils Of War’ Review

Now everyone has just about scraped their jaws off the floor we can take a moment to appreciate the incredible spectacle that was last night’s episode of Game of Thrones. Culminating in a blazing battle scene complete with dragons, Dothraki and a mad-eyed Daenerys, episode 4 of Game of Thrones season 7 – “The Spoils

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Northern Ireland’s Fairhead Cliffs Feature In Game of Thrones

VIEWERS of Game of Thrones were rewarded last night with a highly anticipated meeting of two of the show’s biggest characters, Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen. But while fan theories flood the internet over the pair’s relationship, viewers from Northern Ireland may also have had that fuzzy feeling of familiarity during the episode. During the

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Ice Meets Fire: Game Of Thrones S7 Ep3, ‘The Queen’s Justice’ Review

It looks like Game of Thrones is finally back in full swing with an episode that brought us long-awaited reunions, scheming battle tactics and sociopathic murder – all with barely a drop of bloodshed. The third season 7 offering, ‘The Queen’s Justice’, aired in the early hours of Monday morning (July 31) and proved once

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Northern Ireland And The Game of Thrones Connection ‘Make It’ To Times Square In NYC!

With season 7 of Game of Thrones® now well under way, Tourism Ireland’s brand new campaign to showcase Northern Ireland to millions of fans is rolling out around the world. To complement the global campaign, Tourism Ireland in the US is undertaking some additional promotions – to remind Americans that Northern Ireland is one of

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