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As a mum of three who works full-time, it’s fair to say that Anna-Marie Colton has little spare time on her hands. However, what downtime she does have is now likely to be taken up fulfilling her role as chair of the National Autistic Society’s Dungannon and District Branch. Anna-Marie, who lives in Aughnacloy, has…
Kintala Resort & Spa
Local Women Magazine editor Lisa Smyth takes refuge from deadlines and downpours at Kintala Resort & Spa. What do you get when Storm Agnes meets the Local Women Magazine deadline week? The answer is, quite simply, a very stressed-out editor. Without boring you with the ins and outs of my domestic situation, the power to…
Right place, right time
Tracy McCausland is proof that being breast aware can save your life. The mum of two, who lives in the countryside outside Lisburn with her two sons, dog, cat, alpacas and hens, was diagnosed with breast cancer by Action Cancer. Given her age at the time, she was not eligible for the NHS routine breast screening…
Making a mark in the world of engineering
There has long been a collective belief that science, engineering, technology and maths – collectively known as STEM – are a male domain. So, as more women are following careers in STEM industries, it is important to celebrate those who challenge these stereotypes and are attempting to change the narrative. Hannah Miller and Jodie Jordan,…
