20 joyful pictures from the opening of Sweet Ideas NI, the newest business in Meadows Shopping Centre, Portadown

There was a real buzz in Portadown’s Meadows Shopping Centre on Saturday for the opening of Sweet Ideas NI sweet and coffee shop.

Sweet Ideas NI is run by Naomi Stafford from Dungannon who has successfully grown the business from a side hustle started just 12 months ago.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to catch up with some of those who joined in the excitement of the opening day.

17. Celebration time

All smiles at the opening of the new Sweet Ideas NI shop from, Izette Hunter, Caroline McGahan, Barney Mcgahan, Amanda Weir, Ruby Stafford (4), June Stafford and Jacob Stafford (6). PT37-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

18. Celebration time

A fine selection of sweet treats on display in the new Sweet Ideas NI shop. PT35-202. Photo: Tony Hendron

19. Celebration time

Sweet Ideas staff, Libby Shipman and Adam Gilmore. PT37-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

20. Celebration time

The new Sweet Ideas coffee and sweet shop atThe Meadows Centre. PT37-219. Photo: Tony Hendron