SANTA is ‘ho ho ho ing ’ all the way to the Borough of Coleraine to switch on the Christmas lights and officially kick off the Festive Season! He has told Coleraine Borough Council that he has dusted off his big red suit and will be coming to Coleraine on Friday 29^th and Portstewart on Saturday 30^th November.

The Christmas Lights Switch On is the biggest event in Coleraine Town Centre and is expected to attract thousands of people to mark the official countdown to Christmas in the Borough. Residents and visitors can look forward to an evening of festive fun and entertainment. In addition to Santa and the Mayor who will be leading the countdown, TV stars, Connor Grimes and Alan McKee, will be hosting the event. The two comedic actors who have recorded several TV series and currently appear in insurance advertisements will get the crowd in the festive mood from 6pm on stage in The Diamond. It will be a home coming of festive sorts for Coleraine man, Alan McKee a former resident of the Borough.

This year’s glistening street parade which will feature 100 local school children is entitled “Memories of Christmas”. The parade is based on iconic images and experiences of the season.  The centre piece is a large Snow Angel and will also feature fairies, top-hatted gentlemen lantern bearers and angelic angels.

Mayor Harding and Santa will make their way through the Town arriving in style in a carriage pulled by two beautiful Clydesdale horses to switch on the Christmas lights at 7pm.

Riff Raff, the band for the evening and will then take to the stage for a set of popular hits while the young children can get to meet Santa in his Grotto and receive an early Christmas present!

Speaking ahead of the switch-on events, Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor David Harding commented, “Christmas is a special time for families and I would encourage everyone to come along to help get this joyful season off to a captivating start, by adding a touch of festive sparkle to Coleraine town centre. This FREE magical Christmas light switch-on party is one event not to be missed. I would also like to remind the children to have their Christmas lists at the ready and pay a visit to our special guest, Santa, who will be in his Grotto after switching on the Christmas lights.”

The festive frolics continue in the seaside town of Portstewart on Saturday 30^th November when Santa and the Mayor arrive to light up the town at 4.30pm. This is an earlier lighting up ceremony than usual, so it is hoped the local Community will come out and support the event and their local retailers who will be open for business during these hours. A seasonal craft and collectable fair in Portstewart Town Hall from 10am until 5pm will also add to the festive activities.

Local man Brian Moore will take to the stage from 3.45pm hosting some fun and games and a little dance routine or two with festive characters before the big countdown. FREE festive face painting will also be available for the children to avail off while they wait for Santa’s arrival.

Santa who will once again be travelling with his trusted Clydesdale horses will make his way along the promenade to The Crescent, where accompanied by the Mayor he will switch on the Christmas lights at 4.30pm.

Following the switch on Santa will once again make his way to the Grotto where children of primary school age can make a special visit and avail of a Christmas gift. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Festivities continue courtesy of Portstewart Community Association.

For full details see www.northcoastni.com or call Coleraine Borough Council on 028 7034 7234. Alternatively log onto Council’s website www.colerainebc.gov.uk for more information

The award-winning Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, has unveiled their Christmas programme. Bursting at the proverbial seams this year’s festive offering focuses on the remaking of classic Christmas Tales – Hunchback the Musical and Eternally Scrooged.

Based on Victor Hugo’s inspired Gothic masterpiece ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, Hunchback The Musical is a world-premiere for the Theatre and a record-breaking 20th production for Writer, Composer and Director Paul Boyd.

Running from December 2-14 Hunchback the Musical is an enchanting show suitable for all the family. Featuring circus style acrobatics, swashbuckling drama and beautiful West-End style ballads which will have would-be theatre-goers dancing in their seats.

Ballyclare-born Director Paul Boyd said;

“We are delighted to be premiering a new musical at Theatre At The Mill.  The cast have been working hard in rehearsals learning the songs, the words, and the dance routines in preparation for a very exciting opening night in December.  ‘Hunchback’ is developing into a show that is great fun and has enormous heart.

“A great pre-Christmas treat for musical theatre lovers of all ages.” Paul added.

Starring Christopher Finn as the tormented hunchback Quasimodo, the all-star cast also features local talent in the form of 20 pupils from Belfast-based Drama school Stagecoach.

Exploring themes of unrequited love, forbidden desire and most of all friendship this beautiful heart-warming and tragic story is not to be missed this December.

For those who enjoy a little pre-Christmas humour, look no further than the Theatre at the Mills Christmas Comedy. Based on Dicken’s classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ meet Evangeline Scroogé a romance writer with a heart of stone, all big shoulder pads and even bigger hair.

Starring Nuala McKeever, Caroline Curran, of Fifty shades of red, white and blue fame, and Abigail McGibbon, fresh from the hit comedy Can’t forget about you at the Lyric Theatre audiences have the chance to enjoy this age-old classic as never before. With a 1980’s inspired soundtrack pumping in the background, enjoy the hilarity as Evangeline learns that tough lesson – it really is all about having a big heart.

Tickets are now available for Eternally Scrooged and ‘Hunchback The Musical’ – recommended aged 9+. Book your tickets online at www.theatreatthemill.com or by calling 028 9034 0202

By Bertolt Brecht, translated by Alistair Beaton

Directed by Lisa May

“My duty as judge is to choose a mother for the child.  We will have a test.  Place the child in the circle…”

‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ is a master-piece of 20^th Century drama, powerfully demonstrating Bertolt Brecht’s pioneering theatrical techniques and will be at the Alley Theatre on Friday 29^th November.   A servant girl sacrifices everything to protect a baby abandoned in the heat of war. Order restored, she is made to confront the boy’s mother in a legal contest over who deserves to keep him. The comical judge calls on an ancient tradition “the chalk circle” to resolve the dispute. Who wins?

Bruiser is delighted to be presenting this modern classic with a brand new musical score licensed by the Brecht Estate, composed by Matthew Reeve, who has previously worked with Bruiser on ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ and ‘The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’.

Matthew says, “The music for ‘Chalk Circle’ has been a real creative challenge.  The entire score will be sung and played by the actors themselves live on stage.  We wanted to create something both haunting and anthemic, reflecting the hard-hitting action of the play.  A lot of the music has been developed in rehearsals with the actors too.  We can’t wait for people to hear it.”

From the Company that brought you last year’s hugely popular ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ tour – Bruiser’s innovative performance style coupled with Brecht’s superb play is guaranteed to produce a first class winter’s night at the theatre!

Gilly Campbell, Dance and Drama Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland says, “The Arts Council is pleased to support Bruiser Theatre Company with this excellent production of Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle.  With the play touring a number of towns and cities across Northern Ireland, I encourage everyone to go along and experience this renowned play which will take audiences on an emotional and moving journey.”

Tickets are £9, £7 (con) and available from the Alley Theatre Box Office on 028 71 384444 or online www.alley-theatre.com

On Friday 15^th November the Mayor of North Down, Cllr Andrew Muir, will join with Mayors and dignitaries from Italy and France, along with international and local Church and Cultural bodies, in signing up to the establishment of an association to create an European Cultural route, “The Columban Way”, based on the life and travels of both Bangor, and central Europe’s most famous Saint, Columbanus.

The signing will take place in Bangor Town Hall and will see the start of a process that over the next number of months will develop an application to be presented to the European Cultural Committee in Luxembourg that will see the union formally recognised as an official European Cultural Route.

The initial route is to comprise of Bangor, Luxeuil-les-Bains (France) and Bobbio (Italy) and will recognise the influence of Columbanus’ work within central Europe and is to be formally established by 2015, the year that will mark the 1400th anniversary of the passing of St Columbanus. This anniversary year one that will be marked with events throughout the European countries he was influential in.

After the initial route is formed it is envisaged that it will then expand to take in the additional countries of Switzerland, Austria and Germany where Columbanus also left his mark through the establishment of monasteries and settlements.

Mayor of North Down, Cllr Andrew Muir; “I am delighted to be welcoming my counterparts from Italy and France to Bangor for this occasion. Not only did Columbanus play a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in mainland Europe but his importance both here and in Europe has been recognised in that he was the first person to use the term “European”, was notably our first “man of Letters”, famous for his poetry, and was the first Irish man of whom a biography was written, by fellow Monk, Jonas. The creation of this route will be a fitting testimony on a European scale to the man and his work”.

His importance to the Church and European Christianity as a whole is also none more so evident by the formal proposal in 2012 to the Vatican to see St Columbanus bestowed with a Patronage of Europe title to mark the anniversary in 2015.

The signing of the Cultural Route agreement will take place in Bangor Town Hall at 4pm on Friday 15^th November 2013.

Back by popular demand, this WWI and WWII musical, In the Footsteps of Heroes, takes you on a nostalgic, thought-provoking journey at Theatre at The Mill on Saturday 23^rd November.

Follow in the footsteps of Jimmy (Andrew Burnside) as he enlists into the 9^th Battalion of the RIF and recounts his experiences in letters home, through to the battle of the Somme and ultimate death.

Talented vocalists include the Tin Hat Tenors, Nicola Moody and The Moodettes showcasing their upbeat American style, and Winston Churchill and the 9^th Battalion RIF Band. The Airborne Division land in a 10m Horsa Glider, followed by the epic battle scene The Taking of Pegasus Bridge.

Don’t miss this truly moving performance at Theatre at The Mill on Saturday 23^rd November. Tickets which cost £15 can be booked online at www.theatreathemill.com or through Box Office on 028 9034 0202.

A three-year University of Ulster research study into the activities of older (50+) people who volunteer for charity work has found that volunteering has positive impacts on both mental and physical health.

Commissioned by Volunteer Now and funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies, the large-scale study was conducted by Dr John Mallett and Professor Maurice Stringer, academics in Ulster’s Psychology Research Institute. This involved a collaborative partnership approach with Volunteer Now whose staff (Denise Hayward, Christine Irvine and Billy Eagleson) managed the data collection process.

The study followed 344 volunteers located within 109 organisations across Northern Ireland over a three-year period.  It provides an up-to-date picture of the volunteering and health patterns among the 50+ age group and determines how their volunteering experiences relate to their self-reported health and quality of life.

The study also looked at recruitment, motivations for volunteering and satisfaction with volunteering. To support and complement the quantitative study, Dr Anne Tracey facilitated three focus groups and seven one-to-one interviews with volunteers.

The results of the study suggest that for older people the maintenance of health and the prevention of decline associated with retirement and ageing is highly valued.  Over the three-year period, participants displayed modest improvements in physical health and stability in their mental health scores.

Volunteers were involved in a wide variety of activities, the most popular being organising or running events (38%); giving advice (31%); befriending or mentoring (30%); and raising money or handling money (29%). The reasons given for volunteering suggest that older volunteers have time to devote to volunteering, skills to offer and the motivation to become involved in activities which benefit their communities.

An important finding was that volunteers, while being motivated  to ‘improve things’, reported their role as being self-enhancing and satisfying as they were able to use their skills to help others and to learn new skills.  Volunteers felt that organisational support practices were very beneficial in ensuring they were suitably placed and reported that their volunteering activities were appreciated by their organisations.

The study was launched at Stormont by Junior Ministers Jonathan Bell MLA and Jennifer McCann MLA.

Professor Stringer, Director of the Psychology Research Institute, said: “The partnership approach with the Volunteer Now team contributed strongly to the success of this large scale study.

“The findings suggest that older volunteers contribute substantially to community life throughout Northern Ireland using their skills and expertise to benefit others.  The study found there were clear benefits for older volunteers in terms of maintaining physical and mental health through engaging and helping people in their communities.”

The full report outlining the findings of the study can be found at:http://www.science.ulster.ac.uk/psyri/sites/psyri/IMG/pdf/FormalVolunteeringhealth.pdf

Caption: Dr John Mallett, Psychology Research Institute;  Dr Anne Tracey, Psychology Research Institute; Billy Eagleson, manager, Unlocking Potential Project, Volunteer Now;  Wendy Osborne OBE, Chief Executive, Volunteer Now; and Professor Maurice Stringer, Director, Psychology Research Institute

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (November 11 – 17).

• Belfast Music Week, various locations in Belfast, November 11 – 17.  A celebration of home-grown musical talent with more than 250 events running in the city.  From intimate venues to the grandeur of the Ulster Hall, this year’s programme includes classical, dance, folk, rock and acoustic performances.

• Literary Lunchtimes, Ulster Hall, Belfast, November 13.  Belfast’s Carolyn Healy, Sheila McWade and Sheila Llewellyn read from their short story collections.  Anticipate an eclectic array of challenging, thought provoking and entertaining stories in the company of three of Belfast’s most exciting up-and-coming prose writers.

• C.S. Lewis and His World, Ards Art Centre, Newtownards, Co. Down, November 13.  Belfast born writer C.S. Lewis is perhaps best known for his series of novels which follow the adventures of children in a land called Narnia.  Sandy Smith is an expert on C.S. Lewis and his life in Belfast and will recall his time growing up in the city and the places and experiences which influenced his books on Narnia and other subjects.

• William Kennedy Piping Festival, Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, November 14.  This festival celebrates the worldwide community of piping and has hosted piping traditions from all over the globe.  It is now recognised as the premier International Piping Festival in the world.

• An Evening of Comedy with Kevin McAleer, The O’Neill and Ranfurly House, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, November 14.  One of the founding fathers of modern stand-up, he has influenced a whole generation of comedians in Ireland and the UK, and his live shows remain a master class in comic timing and delivery.

• Belfast Creative Crafts Show, King’s Hall Complex, Belfast, November 1 4 – 16.  Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast treat yourself to a day out at Belfast’s premier crafting event.  This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all aspects of craft supplies and to find out all about stitching and crafting.

• Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Queen’s Hall, Newtownards, Co. Down, November 15.  Hailed as the ‘soul of Belfast’, Belfast Community Gospel Choir will be performing at this year’s annual choral evening.  The performance will be charged with passion and energy and audiences will be blown away by the sheer joy exuded from the stage.
• Hugo Duncan’s Country 1^st Show, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, November 16.  BBC Radio Ulster’s Hugo Duncan is bringing his ever popular Country 1^st Show back for a night of country music, fun and craic.

• Rock Metal Fest, various locations, City of Derry, November 16.  Rock Metal Fest will showcase the best of the city’s talent alongside national and international acts, in an event that will not only appeal to the rockers but also will inspire a new generation of rock/metal fans and musicians.   

• Town Market, Ballycastle Ferry Terminal, Co. Antrim, November 17.  Browse the stalls and purchase items at this town market which has a wide variety of items on offer including handmade crafts, jewellery, photography, home products, face painting and foods.

Down

The Award Winning St.Patrick’s Choral Society return to the beautiful surroundings of The Great Hall auditorium of Downshire Estate 6th to 9th November with their production of the family classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’! With songs including Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, Merry Old Land of Oz and of course Somewhere over the Rainbow brought to life by a stunning live orchestra collated of some of Down District’s most talented young musicians! Towering scenery, fantastic costumes and a 1st class cast will bring this production to a new level and promises to be a real magical treat for the whole family! So join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin-man, Lion & Toto as we take you along the yellow brick road to see ‘The Wizard of Oz’!

Tyrone

Supporting Parents in a Digital World is organised by Children in Northern Ireland and Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership – 7th November at St. John’s Primary School, Moy. Concerned about the gap in communication? Feeling overwhelmed with technology? The ‘Keep Up with Your Kid Online’ Awareness Program for Parents will be running events in your local area this month. The sessions are delivered by Youth Speaker, Digital Expert and Author Wayne Denner. For further information and to register for the workshop call Lynsey Dempster on 028 90401290 or email Lynsey@ci-ni.org.uk

Fermanagh

Conal Gallen starring in his very own Comedy, A Bit on the Side, at the Ardowen Theatre 8th and 9th November. Conal takes his hilarious humour to a whole new level in this side-splitting 2 Act comedy farce! The action takes place in the household of Bridie and Willie Murphy, a couple who have fought the war of marriage, for over 30 years! It is a love story unlike any other! Join Bridie, Willie, Dick and Cynthia… Yes, Cynthia!!!!! As this tale of passion and intrigue unfolds! Early booking advised! Suitable for over 12’s.

Derry

Calling all shopaholics and fashionistas – Magherafelt’s style festival makes a return for the third year and 2013 sets to be bigger and better than before from 4th – 9th November 2013. There will be plenty of action throughout the week, from fashion shows to revamping your style and workshops, featuring top make-up artists and image consultants! This is one week you will most definitely want to be a part of! Events include: Monday 4th – Revamp your Style Clothes swap (The Bridewell), Tuesday 5th – Colour Analysis workshop (The Bridewell), Wednesday 6th – Visible Women Conference (Council Offices), Thursday 7th am – Women in Business NI Networking Lunch and pm Vintage Fashion Show (The Elk), Friday 8th – Billy Dixon lunch time seminar (The Terrace Hotel), Saturday 9th – Coffee & Couture Morning, Fabulous Fashion Fixes in Meadowlane and Make up workshops.

Armagh

The Marketplace Theatre presents Bond, Wednesday November 6th. In this latest physical style adventure, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)… solo! Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet – Ian Fleming himself! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as ‘Fantastical Voyage’, ‘Spittoon’ and ‘A Space Oddity’ touring in the UK, Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, the Middle East, Europe, and in 2013 in India, Australia and the USA.

Antrim

Ballet Theatre UK perform their critically acclaimed festive classic The Nutcracker at the Theatre at the Mill on Wednesday 6th November. Tchaikovsky’s most loved and unforgettable musical score is complemented by Artistic Director Christopher Moore’s magical choreography in this stunning new production. This timeless, enchanting adventure is beautifully told through the magic of dance and is sure to delight audiences of all ages. The Nutcracker features popular favourites including The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the world famous Waltz of the Snowflakes.

Belfast

Family skating Saturdays at Dundonald Ice Bowl from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Suitable for all ages – introduce young / novice skaters to ice skating without the hussle & bussle of public sessions. £4 per session, £1 skate hire.

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Project 24 is delighted to announce events and activities to give you a stylish Christmas like you’ve never had before! From the site’s very own Christmas Switch On, Friday 29 November, through to late night shopping for that special ‘Bangor Made’ present, to the magical world of shadow puppetry with Out of the Shadows from Friday 27 December to Sunday 29 December, there will be something to tantalise and to amaze everyone at Queen’s Parade on Bangor’s seafront.

On Friday 29 November start the Christmas season in style at Project 24! Come and be enchanted by the magical lantern parade leading up to the switching on of Project 24’s Christmas lights by Mayor of North Down Andrew Muir. Bring your children along to explore their artistic talents at a Christmassy craft workshop. Stand in awe and watch a fantastic unique digital light show by Pixel Poi – Europe’s premier digital light show artists making their first ever appearance in Northern Ireland. Laugh and giggle at the family-friendly Red Hot Santa’s whilst ho-humming to festive music or search for that special, unique gift at our artisan Christmas market. Visit and enjoy a hot drink, sample delightful hand-made chocolates, savour the toasted marshmallows and roasted chestnuts whilst listening to some familiar Christmas Carols. This is a free event and all are welcome.

From the Switch On (Friday 29 November) until Christmas, the Project 24 artists will be opening their pods until 9pm each Friday night,  enabling you to find a unique ‘Bangor Made’ gift for that unusual and bespoke present which you have been searching for! Many of the artists are offering limited edition prints and pieces, ceramic Christmas decorations and beautiful hand-made goods, there is something for every budget. Why not give it a personal touch and experience making a Christmas gift yourself by participating in one of our craft sessions. You are invited to see the best of Northern Ireland hand-made jewellery hosted by renowned Goldsmith Sarah McAleer showing an exhibition of beautiful work.

Come and experience something completely new and different for the whole family to enjoy! Awaken those nostalgic childhood memories and visit Project 24’s very first shadow theatre event between Christmas and New Year. From Friday 27^th to Sunday 29^th December we are thrilled to be hosting Out of the Shadows; a unique festival of shadow theatre featuring performances of well-known and loved children’s stories told through puppetry. Be captivated by Mowgli and his Jungle Book tales, allow your curiosity to be sharpened by Alice and the White Rabbit and be charmed by Aladdin. You’ll be welcomed at the flaming entrance and led through a world of enthralling shadows, and you can also learn more about the characters and the art form in post-performance workshops.

This is a free event, but places will be limited and tickets will be available soon – keep an eye on www.project24ni.com for details of when booking will be open.  Look out for Golden Tickets which gives you a front row seat!

Friday 27th December:

2pm – 3pm: Show – Alice and the White Rabbit

3.30pm – 4.30pm: Shadow Puppet Workshop

6pm – 7pm: Show – Alice and the White Rabbit

Saturday 28th December:

2pm – 3pm: Show – Aladdin

3.30pm – 4.30pm: Shadow Puppet Workshop

6pm – 7pm:  Show – Aladdin

Sunday 29th December:

1.30pm – 2.30pm: Show – Jungle Book

3.00pm – 4.00pm: Shadow Puppet Workshop

5pm – 6pm:  Show – Jungle Book

Acting Arts Officer Deborah Mulholland said “we wanted to create something exciting and completely different for Project 24’s first Christmas. With the digital light show by Pixel Poi and Out of the Shadows we believe we’ve brought exactly that to Bangor and these will be Christmas events unlike any other. Add to that the opportunity to buy uniquely handcrafted presents from the Project 24 artists and traditional cosy Christmas favourites such as roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate at the Christmas Market  we think we’ve got a series of Christmas activities you won’t want to miss.”

For full details of all events, please visit www.project24ni.com

The Northern Ireland bakery scene is set to be revamped this week as the Beannchor Group launches its newest venue, Patisserie Mimi.

Set on High Street, in the heart of the city’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter, Patisserie Mimi officially open its doors to the public on Wednesday 6^th November. The high-end artisan bakery is the first of its kind in the city and is set to renew Northern Ireland’s love of the traditional bakery with a modern, continental inspired twist.

The patisserie will serve up a vast array of artisan breads from bloomers and brioche to Bavarian rye bread and soured spelt flour bread with toasted sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

To guarantee that Patisserie Mimi is the best in the business, bakers will use traditional European bread making techniques to ensure that breads stay fresh for longer. Techniques include allowing bread to be rested for over 16 hours to ensure the perfect flow of flavour, a good body with a pronounced crust and longer-lasting freshness.

In addition to freshly baked bread, Patisserie Mimi will also serve gateaux, pastries and macarons, which come in an array of mouth-watering flavours including sea salt caramel, rhubarb and strawberry, ivory chocolate and Tonka bean, pistachio and Alpaco Grande Cru, to name but a few.

Bill Wolsey, managing director of Beannchor is confident that his latest project has the recipe for success. Commenting on the launch, he said:

“It is very exciting to be bringing the traditional bakery back into Belfast but giving it a continental twist to offer the city something new and innovative.

“Belfast is an increasingly cosmopolitan city and for this to continue, we need to keep creating venues that cater for the changing tastes of our residents and visitors to the city.

“We have spent a great deal of time and effort carefully developing and honing the baking techniques to ensure that Patisserie Mimi will offer the highest quality baked goods in Belfast and beyond.”

Patisserie Mimi is the latest addition to the Beannchor portfolio. Over £700,000 has been invested by the Group in Patisserie Mimi and its neighbour, The National Grande Café Bar, which launched in September.  Later this month Beannchor will launch another exciting venture, with the opening of pub and music venue, The Dirty Onion and free-range rotisserie chicken restaurant, Yard Bird within the same complex on Hill Street in the Cathedral Quarter.

The Beannchor Group – Ireland’s largest hospitality group, boasts a portfolio of over 50 pubs, hotels and restaurants across Northern Ireland.  This latest series of new business launches signal a significant jobs boost, with the creation of over 90 jobs in total.

Patisserie Mimi officially opens to the public on Wednesday 6^th November 2013. For further information, find Patisserie Mimi on Facebook and Twitter.